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Joan Baez

Monday, August 17th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

From Greenwich Village coffee houses of the ‘60s to the ever-evolving visions of today’s singer songwriters, Joan Baez has profoundly influenced and transformed folk music over the course ... • More Info •

Chris Isaak with special guest Kristina Train

Sunday, August 30th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

In the course of Chris Isaak’s career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy Awards, acted in several motion pictures, and starred in his own c... • More Info •

The Avett Brothers

Tuesday, September 1st • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Injecting new life into timeless roots music in much the same way as musical cohorts Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers combine bluegrass, country, punk, pop, folk, and old-time rock and roll.... • More Info •

Los Lonely Boys

Tuesday, September 15th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

These three brothers from San Angelo, Texas exploded onto the musical scene with their multi-platinum 2003 debut CD Los Lonely Boys. Their irresistible mixture of rockin’ blues and “T... • More Info •

Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke & Lenny White

Tuesday, September 22nd • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE & LENNY WHITE TRIO Trio of legendary artists draws on 30-plus years of cross-genre jazz exploration Three original members of the supergroup Return to Forever&mdash... • More Info •

The B-52s

Friday, September 25th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

It has been said that The B-52s are a quintessentially American pop band, and 25 years and over 20 million albums into their career, they have created a body of work that is unique, beloved and timele... • More Info •

Merle Haggard

Sunday, September 27th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

“One of country music’s most gifted and prolific songwriters” (Rolling Stone), there is no one in contemporary country music that has created a more impressive legacy than Merle Hagg... • More Info •

Gillian Welch

Wednesday, September 30th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

A neo-traditionalist raised on equal parts R.E.M. and bluegrass legends The Stanley Brothers, Gillian Welch succeeds in erasing the boundaries between folk, country, blues, and rock. Her gorgeously ev... • More Info •

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist

Friday, October 2nd • 8:00pm • Fulkerson Recital Hall

Every four years since 1962, aspiring concert pianists have trekked the long road to winning a Van Cliburn medal. Selected from hundreds of the most promising artists from around the globe, they aud... • More Info •

Pink Martini

Tuesday, October 6th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theare

With an eclectic set-list featuring songs sung in French, Croatian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, the 12-piece mini-orchestra Pink Martini performs its romantic, multilingual repertoire ... • More Info •

Ani Difranco with Anais Mitchell

Tuesday, October 20th • 8:00pm • Arcata Community Center [321 Community Park Way]

Songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Ani DiFranco is an independently minded artist possessing a singular vision. Seemingly always on the move stylistically, she has explored everything from the edgy &l... • More Info •

Theatre Sans Fil in The Hobbit

Thursday, November 5th • 7:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy know that it all started with Bilbo Baggins and The Hobbit. Montreal’s Theatre Sans Fil makes Bilbo, the wizard Gandalf an... • More Info •

John Cleese

Friday, November 6th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

And now for something completely different…  Actor, comedic genius and cheese shop denizen John Cleese, of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers (not to mention A Fish C... • More Info •

Lewis Black

Monday, November 16th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

America’s foremost commentator on everything, comedian Lewis Black will bring his unique brand of humor to the CenterArts stage! No matter the stupidity, the illogic or the outright injustice, L... • More Info •

Los Lobos

Sunday, November 29th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Over the past 35 years, East L.A.’s Los Lobos has redefined how a rock band—and rock music—can sound. Many musical groups are eclectic, but few are both as unpredictable and successf... • More Info •

A Celtic Christmas

Friday, December 11th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

A Celtic Christmas celebrates the season with an unforgettable staging of a typical night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse, where neighbors have gathered to share their traditional stories, joyo... • More Info •

Jenny Scheinman Trio

Saturday, December 12th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Truly a case of “local girl makes good,” acclaimed composer, jazz violinist and singer, Jenny Scheinman grew up right here in Humboldt County’s Petrolia. Since moving to New York Cit... • More Info •

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, A Creole Christmas

Friday, December 18th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is known for its signature brand of jazz originating from the Mardi Gras parades, saloons and riverboats of turn-of-the-century New Orleans. In this special show, the b... • More Info •

Peking Acrobats

Tuesday, January 19th • 7:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Direct from the People’s Republic of China, this elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers roll spellbinding 2000-year-old Chinese traditions and exotic Chinese music into a grav... • More Info •

Spirit of Uganda

Wednesday, January 27th • 8:00pm •

To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, a vibrant cast of performers, aged 8-18, bring to life the sounds and... • More Info •

The Second City

Friday, January 29th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

The instigators behind SCTV and the original inspiration for Saturday Night Live, Second City is “a comedy empire”—The New York Times. With a superstar alumni list tha... • More Info •

St. Lawrence String Quartet

Saturday, February 6th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Having walked on stage together nearly 2000 times in the last 20 years, the St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles of its generation. The group cont... • More Info •

Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas & Edgar Meyer

Friday, February 12th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

This once-in-a-lifetime newgrass supergroup provides a unique showcase for the unlimited sonic possibilities of acoustic instrumentation. Featuring Jerry Douglas, perhaps the hottest Dobro player on t... • More Info •

Suzanne Vega

Saturday, February 20th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Suzanne Vega personifies the neo-folk revival with her beautifully crafted, literate songs. She created an international sensation with her hits, “Luka,” “Tom’s Diner” an... • More Info •

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Tuesday, February 23rd • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Fabulous, funny and always outrageous, the Trocks dance the fine line between high art and high camp. An audience favorite around the world, these hilarious all-male “ballerinas” present l... • More Info •

SFJazz Collective

Saturday, March 6th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

An all-star, mega-band launched in 2004 by the San Francisco Jazz Festival, the Collective has quickly become one of the most exciting and acclaimed groups on the jazz scene. Balancing classic works b... • More Info •

Capitol Steps

Friday, March 12th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

What could be more amusing than Congress? How about a troupe of former congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the country skewering the people and places that once employed them! Regularly... • More Info •

Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, March 18th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

One of Russia’s prized musical jewels, the magnificent Moscow State Radio Orchestra was founded in 1978 to perform national radio broadcasts much like the BBC Symphony Orchestra in England. This... • More Info •

Hairspray

Wednesday, March 31st • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a big gir... • More Info •

Baaba Maal

Tuesday, April 13th • 8:00pm • Kate Buchanan Room

Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal has long been recognized as one of Africa’s greatest musical treasures. Accompanied by his supercharged electric ensemble and dancers, his high-energy music fuses... • More Info •

Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile

Wednesday, April 21st • 8:00pm • Kate Buchanan Room

Mandolin virtuoso/prodigy Chris Thile is best known as a key member of the award-winning newgrass band Nickel Creek. His new project, the Punch Brothers, combines the talents of Thile with the hottest... • More Info •

Yuja Wang

Sunday, April 25th • 8:00pm • Fulerson Recital Hall

Twenty-two year old Chinese-born pianist Yuja Wang is widely recognized for playing that combines the spontaneity and fearless imagination of youth with the discipline and precision of a mature artist... • More Info •

David Grisman Quintet

Saturday, May 8th • 8:00pm • Van Duzer Theatre

Jerry Garcia once dubbed David Grisman’s utterly unique blend of bluegrass, Latin and gypsy jazz “Dawg” music. Call it what you will—the undisputed master of the mandolin alway... • More Info •

Cirque Dreams Illumination

Wednesday, May 19th • 8:00pm •

The only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway! In the newest stage spectacle from Cirque Dreams, everyday occurrences are transformed into astounding feats performed by an international c... • More Info •