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February 2019
IMPROV 101: Intro to Improv
Upcoming Session Dates: Jan. 14 - Feb. 18 Time: Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Graduation Performance: Feb. 22 - 7pm Ages: 18+ This six-week class meets once a week, and includes one graduation performance. Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in this popular class at Blacktop Comedy. Blacktop Comedy offers a unique approach to improv that helps you focus on the moment, creativity, and laughter. We know how to help you become a more confident presenter, performer,…
Find out more »Ernest Hemmingway Show
Ten photos of American literary icon Ernest Hemingway, his friends and family. Photos are available to view during library hours.
Find out more »Jaye Devan Stand Up
Jay Devan- Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Currently resides in Las Vegas, NV. After graduating, Jaye would join the Marine Corps where he would get his first exposure to standup during a talent show on base. Taking second place was not nearly as significant as the passion he found from telling his stories onstage. He would spend nearly three years honing his craft but upon leaving the Marine Corps found it difficult to balance civilian life with his passion.…
Find out more »Improv 201: Foundation and Character
Upcoming Session Dates: Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Graduation Performance: Mar. 1 Ages: 18+ Prerequisite: Improv 101: Introduction to Improv Welcome to Foundation and Character! Our six-week course is designed to help you develop your core improv skills as a performer. Discover the Foundation of every improv scene, and how you use them to make every scene stronger, funnier, and more interesting. Improv 2301 also helps you effectively build, develop and sustain a character a scene. In…
Find out more »Operation Improv: Scenework
Welcome to OPERATION IMPROV: SCENE WORK! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen, trust, develop your characters, and explore the scene. Are you ready to be the best improviser possible? A chance for stage time, practice, notes and feedback. It's a workout for your creativity. Exercise without the sweat. A night of laughs with new friends OPERATION IMPROV: SCENE WORK isn't about creating the perfect scene. OIS is about practice and discovering your improv comedy habits!…
Find out more »Open Mic Night
Grab a drink, and catch Blacktop Comedy's Open Mic. The Open Mic is a chance to watch or perform. Catch new and experienced comedians work on fresh material, perfect their sets. Catch the best, and not so best comedians in Northern California! Performers should arrive at Blacktop by 7:30 to sign up. There will be 15 spots available. Performers who bring audience members are GUARANTEED stage time. No one is getting bumped or downgraded for bombing, which is a normal part…
Find out more »March 2019
Ernest Hemmingway Show
Twenty photos of Ernest Hemingway during the time he spent in Italy are on display. Available to view during library hours from March 5 to April 27, 2019
Find out more »Newsies
Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Find out more »Stand Up 101 Graduation Showcase with Keith Lowell Jensen
With Special Guests Don't miss the Stand Up 101 Student Showcase this Sunday. Come out and catch the new comedians of Sacramento and Placer! Interested in signing up and performing? Take the class! Upcoming Session Dates: March 16 & 23 Time: Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm Graduation Performance: Mar. 24 - 8pm Ages: 18+
Find out more »Masterworks Concert III: Dance Episodes
Bernstein: Three Dance Episodes from On the Town . . . carefree and irresistible gems from the Broadway musical Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 . . . our principal takes the spotlight with fanfare and soaring heroic themes Bizet: Danse boheme from Carmen . . . builds from a slow and sultry beginning to a fevered pitch John Adams: The Chairman Dances . . . a "foxtrot fantasy" depicting Chairman Mao's bride-to-be crashing a presidential banquet during Nixon's visit…
Find out more »April 2019
Ernest Hemmingway Show
Fifty photos of Ernest Hemingway taken during World War I when he was an ambulance driver in Northern Italy and later when he returned to visit friends in Venice and the Veneto area. On display from April 2 to April 24 at General Gomez Art Gallery.
Find out more »Free Improv Class
We love being able to introduce you to improv! Want to test the water before you decide to take the plunge? Join us for a free Improv class, but please RSVP for this popular event. Expect to play fun group games and exercises. The environment we build is safe, supportive and fun! If you love Whose Line is it Anyway, and are curious about learning improv come join us. Questions? Reach out to us at (916) 749-3100 or email us…
Find out more »Marvel Superhero Illustration
Marvel Artist Jerry DeCaire who has illustrated Thor, Deadpool, Wolverine and other super popular heroes for Marvel Entertainment. He will give a presentation on his career as a comic book illustrator along with a live drawing performance! Participants will learn from the professional on how to use cubes and cylinders to draw a superhero profile/head, design your own superhero costume and comic book page. Are you ready to learn the art of blue line drawing in a professionally illustrated comic book…
Find out more »Auburn Symphony 7th Annual Gala
Join your neighbors and friends for a wonderful evening of good company, spectacular food, lively music, and a special preview of the 2019/2020 season by Maestro Jaffe! Local farm fresh fare, prepared by Placer County Real Food Cookbook co-author Laura Kenny, wine and beer from Placer County vintners and brewers, raffle, live and silent auctions, and music by members of the Auburn Symphony. (Space is limited.)
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