The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa proved to be an excellent venue for seeing…read moreRick Steves. The theater was comfortable and well designed, with excellent sightlines that made virtually every seat feel like a good one. The lobby and public areas were especially inviting and created opportunities for more personal interaction with the headliner before and after the program. Ticketing was smooth and efficient, the concession area was well staffed with a good selection, and the restrooms were clean and well maintained. Even the exterior spaces were pleasant for waiting before the doors opened, and the attractive front of the building added to the overall experience. From arrival through the end of a wonderful program, the venue was welcoming, convenient, and very well suited to this type of event.

Ismo's stand-up comedy show this past Sunday did not disappoint. Parking was free and easy in the…read morevenue's parking lot. There were two entrances, both with short lines and a security & bag check. Once inside, we got a glass of the Sonoma County red blend and HenHouse hazy ipa from one of two concessions stands in the lobby, both beverages in theater cups that come with lids and are reusable for just $3 extra. Staff was friendly and helpful at the event, whether serving us drinks or helping us find our seats. The venue was plain looking both inside and outside. The seats in the auditorium (Ruth Finley Person Theater) were basic but not uncomfortable. And the view, even from the last row in the back on the lower level, was decent. Sound from the stage was fine, clear enough that I could hear every single word the comedian used to keep the crowd rolling with laughter, including myself of course. Good times!

Thoroughly surprised at the attention to detail in the decor of this theatre / stage. So grateful…read moreto have this for the community. Drinks available at bar. (Wine, cider, hard kombucha, beer and more)

Just saw Kommuna Lux an amazing Ukrainian Modern Folk Music Band at The Lost Church. I'll be honest…read morethat I was a bit hesitant to go to this venue for a music performance with my senior Mom with general seating, but am so glad we did. The space is amazing! There was no bad spot in the space and the variety of dining room chairs as seating was fun. I love how it was described as an entertainment space with a bar and not the other way around. Looking at the calendar there is a lot of diversity in performances. We will be back and look forward to where they will land after November.

I've attended a few of their musicals, and they have all been AMAZING!! Highly recommend!read more

Nice small theatre, no bad seats. Staff is amazing. I have attended with a group of seniors many…read moretimes and staff are right there helping them to their seats, stowing away walkers until after the performance and then appearing right away after to help patrons leave. This last time, we were offered blankets to either sit on or cover ourselves as the theatre was a little cool. What a nice surprise! We have never been disappointed by the productions. Talented actors, fun props (Mary Poppins was flying!) and a live orchestra tops it off!

Drop everything and go see these people. I've been involved in theatre as an actor, singer, opera…read moresinger, teacher, director, and coach for 45 years: THEY ARE THE REAL DEAL. From my years-ago first visit, to see their poetic, hypnotic, joyous, and sad adaptation of Lorca's Butterfly, through this year's Miracle Day, I love love love love love them. Do I always exactly understand/agree with every dramatic moment? No. Is there always a moment or two where I am thrilled, gobsmacked, and grateful beyond words for their courageous, committed, brilliantly inspired ensemble and individual work? HELL yes. If you like theatre. If you love theatre. If you love and long for community made by theatre, art made by theatre...if you've never really known why go to a local play, rather than a traveling spectacle, or rather than a movie...go check them out. You might love them. And the tickets are super reasonable. Plenty of parking. Just go. Kevin Simmons

This is an amazing location and group of creatives. They are a local theater group and have gone to…read moreseveral of their shows. They focus on creating community and culture and I am so excited to see what they do in the future!!

My first play, just a few weeks ago, was Avenue Q - a re-visioning of Sesame Street for adults. The…read moresinging and puppetry were great, staging used every nook and cranny of the venue to advantage, and audience was seated bistro style with tables for drinks from the full bar. Great evening!

I have been a season subscriber for several years now. I continue to be amazed at the range of…read moreplays. This year I've seen a musical where the songs actually supported the plot and all actors were outstanding. Another play had moments of humor and deep sadness as the two leads navigated the difference between their dreams and their reality. And, last night, I attended a play based on air guitar competition -- which surprised me with the depth each character developed in between outrageous air guitar performances. Try it out! The new season begins in September -- and The California Theater on 7th Street offers a variety of comedy, musical and dance band options throughout the week when the plays are dark. It's amazing!

The SRJC Summer Repertory Theater is back and it is better than ever. Since the main auditorium is…read morestill under construction a temporary Pavilion has been built and it allows for terrific views of the performances. Its theater in the round so every seat is a great seat. The actors and actresses are all from leading Universities and Performing Arts Centers around the country and they have very high skill levels. The first of 3 Musicals was Bonnie and Clyde. We didn't how it would adapt to a Musical but don't worry, it was excellent. The lead roles of Bonnie and Clyde had really good singing voices as well as acting ability. We thoroughly enjoyed this first Musical. Coming up in the next few weeks are Mamma Mia and Pippin. Can't wait! Considering the quality of the performers the cost of the shows is an excellent value. Look for some of these kids in future shows on Broadway, they are that good!

Excellent - lovely new renovations to the theatre. Great shows and talents - hardly a bad seat in…read morethe house. Well organized for check in showing vaccination cards etc. Highly recommended for any of their shows!

I am a veteran actress and patron of Spreckles. I love how no seat is bad and the fact that there…read moreis a live band a lot of the time. Everyone is so thoughtful and wow are the actors amazing! I grantee that if you want to go see a show you will be thoroughly impressed and taken care of!

Went to see Hands on a Hardbody and what a great show! We were not sure what to expect, but the…read moreactors were amazing. Their singing evoked many emotional responses. Great set design including an older Nissan truck on stage! The venue is nice. Seats are staggered so you don't have a totally blocked view if someone sits in front of you. Only downside, was we (myself and mom who uses a cane) had seats reserved on the Mezzanine and got there only to find out there were steep stairs and no elevator. Went and spoke to the friendliest usher (wish I had asked her name) and she quickly found us seats on the main floor.

We've seen three children's plays so far and we've enjoyed them very much. It's great for kids and…read morefamilies as its affordable. We bought tix online and we're given front row seats that fist time. I highly recommend

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I just came here for the first time…read more I couldn't stay but I thought the quality of acting was quite good ! :-)

We are blessed to have a live theater in Sebastopol with an amazing offering of plays and…read moreperformances. So looking forward to their return after our stay at home is lifted. We have been to several of the plays over the years and each one had characters/performers that engulfed the room with their theatrical presence..Being so close to the stage is like being an active participant feeling the array of emotions and witnessing the unfolding of the script. Knowing some of the actors brings a whole different reality....seeing them in character so opposite of their normal personality you wonder if they have a multi personality disorders...Interesting to see the play with a room full of people and the actors act as if we did not exist and were watching through a one way mirror. All of them completely consumed with perfection for the roles being played...Being a one stage setup the change of scenes are limited but effective. To compliment the evening they have a well stocked bar of local wines, beverages and treats.....

We were here for a 21+ ticketed event with some friends. I purchased a friends ticket, and we had…read moreagreed my friends would cover 1 or 2 drinks for the night. When we first arrived, I joked to my friend while we were ordering, "First round is on you because of tickets, remember?" - no big deal. We ordered a few (honestly, pretty mediocre) drinks, sat down, and enjoyed a great cover band that played music I grew up with. The atmosphere was fun, people were dancing, and we met and chatted with a few friendly folks near the bar and nearby tables. Most people were definitely buzzed, some outright drunk. It's a 21+ event, after all. It was a fun time. The problem? I was ''cut off'' after only 2.5 drinks, as one had accidentally spilled. When I went to order another after dancing with a friend, I raised my hand in a silly, playful way and smiled while ordering. Apparently, that was enough for the bartender, an older white woman (Ellen, I believe her name was), to decide I'd had "too much." She seemed to think other people were buying me drinks, which wasn't true, only my husband and friend did. She could have easily confirmed that with me or with whoever she thought was buying the drinks, but instead, she relied solely on her own incorrect judgment. I was definitely not drunk or behaving inappropriately. Meanwhile, there were people around us who were visibly intoxicated; slurring, stumbling, and clearly having a good time. They kept getting served without issue. One particularly drunk man made one of my friends uncomfortable, yet nothing was said to him. The difference? He was an older white guy, while I am a person of color. What really got me was when a bouncer pulled me aside to check my ID AFTER I had already been at the event for hours. I had walked past him multiple times that night, as I had gone to the bathroom or just stepped outside with friends. I wasn't carded when I first entered, and clearly my age had not been an issue until that moment - because you know, It was a ticketed 21+ event. I had, as stated above, even ordered a drink when we first arrived. Being told I'd be kicked out if I was seen with another drink, despite being calm, respectful, and coherent, felt humiliating and unfair. No one else was pulled aside, yet anyone with eyes witnessed plenty of people who were clearly less than sober, if you know what I mean. I understand the importance of responsible alcohol service, but the inconsistency and bias in how it was enforced here was obvious. It is disappointing when a place that's supposed to be about fun and music lets staff's assumptions ruin someone's night. It felt less like "safety" and more like a snap judgment and doubling down on an assumption.

This is based mainly on happy hour and the bar. The decor is truly lovely here, especially toward…read morethe evening, they have beautiful lighting throughout. Also on the weekends they've been known to have sone nice music accompanying the pretty lounge. The cocktails are average price, and tasty and there is an upscale vibe. If they improve the food and the comfort of the high top seat backs which are very low, I'd give a couple more stars. There's a menu that looks interesting and affordable with an Asian flair... but that's where the disappointment starts for me. It's lopsided with deep-fried, more protein, vs veggies, & plenty starchy items! We tried the panko crusted sliders, which we should have known meant the beef paddies would be deep fried. It was actually filling, but tasteless. It needed some onion or garlic aioli, slices of juicy tomato or something! We also got the chicken wings; again deep fried and in a sticky sweet Asian sauce that was tasty but very sweet. I did not try mains as they were on pricy side. We sat at the bar where service is ok, and better the more you order type of vibe.