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Tamra Osheroff is the Co-Owner, CMO at The Magic Flute presenting the 3rd Annual Guitar Restring-A-Thon on Saturday August 19, a benefit for Believe Music Heals hosted at Ounces Outdoors and Northgate Mall in Terra Linda (San Rafael).

The Magic Flute is a full-service music store serving Marin musicians for over 47 years, providing instrument sales and rentals, sheet music, accessories, repair services, and music lessons. Located in Northgate One, San Rafael, open daily.

Bay Phil Plays Beethoven on June 4 in Union City, CA. Conductor Jung-Ho Pak leads the Bay Philharmonic in two of Beethoven's most beloved works - the iconic Seventh Symphony and the virtuosic Third Piano Concerto. Guest piano soloist Charlie Albright, who brings "the art of classical music improvisation to a new level," (Philadelphia Inquirer), creates dazzling moments on the spot - just like Beethoven did. Together, Jung-Ho and Charlie explore the limitless possibilities and timeless relevance of music that remains very much alive.

Novato Theater Company presents Shakespeare in Love on May 19 to June 11. The HUGE cast is directed by Nic Moore and Gillian Eichenberger. Shakespeare in Love was written by Lee Hall. Adapted from the movie written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. The beloved Oscar-winning film comes to life onstage in this imagined story of how young Will Shakespeare is inspired by his muse — the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola — to write Romeo & Juliet, his romantic masterpiece. A rollicking tale of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics.

Show Intro (0:00-2:34), Giants & Bob Myers (2:35-End)

Caroline McCaskey, a multi-talented musician, is renowned for her skills on several instruments, including violin, viola, cello, piano, and the musical saw. She grew up in Sacramento and began playing at the young age of 11. Dubbed “prima donna assoluta of the saw” by the SF Symphony music director Michael Tilson Thomas after soloing on the saw with the SF Symphony in 2012, Caroline's exceptional musical talent has been recognized with various accolades, such as winning the 2019 US National Scottish Fiddle Championship and being a two-time winner of the International Musical Saw Championship.

Director and primary choreographer, Dalia Rawson founded New Ballet in 2016 and created Fast Forward in 2017, because as she describes, “I wanted to provide the opportunity for choreographers and dancers to experiment, explore, and push the boundaries of classical ballet.”

Rawson continues, “During a time when so many artistic ventures have been curtailed by the pandemic, the opportunity to create and perform new work allows artists to continue to grow. Your support of this program through ticket purchases helps keep the art of ballet moving forward.”

At New Ballet School, founded in 2016, they recognize the importance of each student's total well-being. Their approach prioritizes the dancer, not their dance. New Ballet's Principal Dr. Elizabeth Hutter has gained national recognition and was recently elected President of the American Psychological Association in Performance Psychology. To our knowledge this is the only ballet school led by a dancer who is also a clinical psychologist. Students who train at New Ballet benefit from her support and counsel no matter what their career paths. No need to pay additional thousands for college prep or career counseling. 

About NEW BALLET SCHOOL: New Ballet School is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation and the official school of New Ballet in downtown San Jose. Classes are available for all ages and stages, including summer intensives, camps, and classes for kids as young as 2.5 years old through serious pre-professionals, as well as for beginners including kids and adults. New Ballet School is the only American Ballet Theatre Certified School in the region, one of only five in the United States, and the school provides a complete classical ballet education at an international standard. Over $75,000 in scholarship training is provided annually to local students, helping New Ballet achieve its mission of sharing the benefits of ballet training and performance with San Jose’s full community.

Discussing her music and upcoming performance at Sausalito Seahorse

Come vibe and dine to an upbeat mix of 70s,90s rock, a good helping of country rock, Americana, in-genre originals, and a few French and Spanish songs! Laura Williams (@laurawinterwilliams) and Third Coyote Band performing at Sausalito Seahorse Friday, June 24, 6-9pm. Laura, a Bay Area singer-songwriter, fronts the project. Her esteemed band members are Kelyn Crapp (@kelyncrapp) painting on lead, by Max Edelman (@elvencarpenter) on drums and Joe Belson (@mightjoe.b) on bass.

Jimmy Leslie is the writer and star of Spirit Hustler’s sonic cinema. A fixture on the Bay Area music scene, Leslie’s eclectic resume is insightful. He is internationally respected as the Frets Editor at Guitar Player, and the two instrumentals on Spirit Hustler showcase his “freehand” percussive fingerstyle. He uses Spirit Hustler examples to school readers on his highly original approach to Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock in the magazine’s June, July, and August issues.

Spirit Hustler celebrates the physical release of its eponymous debut album on June 24 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. Spirit Hustler is modern classic rock from San Francisco born of an acoustic heart and layered with cosmic electricity. Its debut plays like Theatre of the Mind experience in two acts.

Richard is the founder and artistic director of Teatro Nagual. Before founding Teatro Nagual, he studied and performed at the American Conservatory Theater, the Piccoli Theatre, and Playhouse West among others. Drawing on his rich background and commitment to social justice, Richard collaborates with a variety of organizations in Sacramento, including United Latinos.

Teatro Nagual (TeNa) Theatre

Teatro Nagual actors and actresses will present a short play written by Nicole Limón and directed by Richard Falcón for the “Breaking Down Walls” event.

Alison Peltz - she plays Nora, the lead character in Novato Theater Company (NTC) presents A Doll's House, Part 2 for their last play of their 2021-2022 season.

Her other roles include Velma Kelly in Chicago with the Pinole Players and Novato Theater Company (SFBATCC Award nomination-Principal Performance), Diana/Choreographer in Next to Normal (SFBATCC Award winner and TBA Award finalist-Principal Performance and Choreography) and Baker’s Wife/Choreographer in Into the Woods (SFBATCC Award-Choreography) with Novato Theater Company/Theatre-at-Large and Spreckels Theatre Company, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors with Novato Theater Company, Winnifred in Once Upon A Mattress (Dean Goodman Award) with Ross Valley Players and Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar with Theatre-at-Large