@danarts

Arts and entertainment writer for The Press Democrat

 Santa Rosa, California
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Joined March 2009
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‘Halloweird’ in Santa Rosa blends burlesque, circus acts with the bizarre

North Bay Cabaret’s annual Halloween spectacle returns to El Infierno Cantina with 15 variety acts, live music, a costume contest and a late-night dance party.

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Santa Rosa author chronicles the art of ska and punk in new book

After 15 years of research, Albino Brown has assembled a visual history of the album covers, posters and illustrations that helped define the music scene.

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A bird, a Disney rabbit and a hidden message: Inside this year’s Sonoma County Art Trails

The 42nd annual open studio tour brings 160 juried artists into the spotlight, including a former Disney Imagineer, a retired federal architect and a painter inspired by birds and the west county...

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Grammy nominee Ingrid Michaelson brings tour to Green Music Center

The Grammy- and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter behinds songs featured on “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Vampire Diaries” and other hit shows brings her “Cozy Fall Trio Tour” to the Green Music Center.

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Día de los Muertos returns to Santa Rosa with color, art and a block party

The Museum of Sonoma County’s 30th annual exhibition brings together local artists, community altars and a free Oct. 10 block party honoring loved ones who have died.

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Three short film festivals bring 100-plus movies to Sonoma County this weekend

From a 41-second student film to an Iranian romance and a documentary about Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the Healdsburg, River + Redwoods and Cotati festivals offer a weekend of cinematic variety.

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Award-winning vocalist Lucía blends Mexican tradition, jazz and modern pop. Now she's coming to a...

The celebrated Mexican artist blends Spanish-language classics such as “Silencio” and “Como Fue” with her own material and covers of contemporary pop songs by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

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Jerry Seinfeld adds second Santa Rosa show in November. Here’s how to get tickets

As the first show nears sellout, the second performance gives fans another chance to see the comedian known for turning the everyday details of life into comedy.

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Marriage equality pioneer Jim Obergefell to lead Russian River Pride

Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case that established a constitutional right to same-sex marriage nationwide, will serve as grand marshal for this year’s parade on...

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Sonoma County comedian follows a legendary path to San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition

Robin Williams, Dana Carvey and Ellen DeGeneres are among the comedy stars who once competed in the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition. Now Jake Sullivan from Rohnert Park is hoping to make...

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50 massive butterfly sculptures have taken over Santa Rosa. Here’s the story behind them

The art installation “Las SinCuenta Monarcas” transforms Howarth Park into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to reflect on shared experiences that connect people, cultures and places. 

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Latino music finds a bigger stage in Sonoma County

From downtown Santa Rosa to Rohnert Park, regional Mexican bands are drawing larger and more diverse audiences — and finding new venues across the county.

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Healdsburg Jazz brings Ravi Coltrane to Sonoma County as part of expanded program

Healdsburg Jazz continues to expand the scope and reach of its programs beyond its annual summer festival. Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ravi Coltrane performs Sept. 20.

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Fiesta de Independencia returns to Santa Rosa with music, food and family fun

The annual celebration at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts honors Mexican Independence Day and the independence traditions of other Latin American countries.

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Bert Kreischer, Netflix star with wild past, coming to Sonoma County

Bert Kreischer, the shirtless comedian, podcaster and actor, brings his latest stand-up tour to Graton Resort and Casino.

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Musicians to play HopMonk benefit for KRSH host Bill Bowker after fall

An impressive lineup of local and national artists will gather for a benefit concert for Bill Bowker, the longtime radio host who was injured last December in a fall.

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Sonoma State photography exhibits explore California’s changing landscape

Two new exhibitions opening Sept. 3 at the University Art Gallery feature photographs examining wildfire, floods, environmental change, identity and belonging.

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Roger Daltrey of The Who brings own mix of music to Luther Burbank Center

The Who’s legendary frontman, recently knighted and still touring, says his voice is better than ever. He brings his “A Great Night Out” tour to Santa Rosa on Sept. 4.

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Bud Snow returns to Santa Rosa with a 45-foot mural about hope and community

The former Sonoma County artist’s new “Metamorphosis” mural overlooking Highway 12 is her first Santa Rosa public art project since 2018.

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Sonoma County youth mariachi ensemble wins California state title

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts’ Cantares de Mi Tierra took first place at California State Fair’s youth mariachi competition, becoming the first Sonoma County youth ensemble to earn the honor.

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