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AUGUST 2019 AT THE GREEN MUSIC CENTER
Events Include:
Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan
Bob James, David Sanborn, & Marcus Miller – Double Vision Revisited
Free Movies at the Green – The Little Mermaid: 30
th
Anniversary Screening & Aladdin (2019)
Outlaws & Renegades Tour – Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band
Raiders of the Lost Ark – In Concert with the Santa Rosa Symphony
Taste of Sonoma
(Sonoma County, CA) — A dazzling array of indoor + outdoor performances continue this summer at
Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center. August begins with the highly anticipated double bill of
two iconic vocalists Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan (Aug 4). The following week jazz luminaries Bob
James, David Sanborn, & Marcus Miller revisit the GRAMMY
©
award-winning album Double Vision, (Aug
8) and the popular Free Movies at the Green series continues with a double feature of The Little
Mermaid, celebrating 30 years since its release, and Disney’s new live-action Aladdin (Aug 10).
Later in the month, Country superstars Travis Tritt and The Charlie Daniels Band bring their Outlaws &
Renegades Tour with special guest Love and Theft to Weill Hall & Lawn (Aug 22). Experience Raiders of
The Lost Ark– In Concert with John Williams’ epic score performed live by the Santa Rosa Symphony,
(Aug 24) and on the final day of August Sonoma County’s signature event Taste of Sonoma returns to
the Green Music Center showcasing the region’s wines, vintners, winegrowers and chefs (Aug 31).
Tickets to most Summer at the Green 2019 are on sale now starting at $25. Call 707.664.4246 or
visit gmc.sonoma.edu.
SUMMER AT THE GREEN 2019
MICHAEL MCDONALD & CHAKA KHAN
Sunday, August 4 at 7 P.M.
Two of the most distinctive voices of our time with a combined fifteen Grammy® wins, Michael
McDonald and Chaka Khan come together for an unforgettable double bill.
As the new face of the Doobie Brothers in the mid 70’s, Michael McDonald penned some of their
biggest hits from “What a Fool Believes” to “Minute by Minute” with his signature soulful sound,
later going on to a successful solo career with a string of hit collaborations with Patti LaBelle, James
Ingram, and more.
Hailed as a “one-of-a-kind premier vocalist” by the great Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan began her
career with funk pioneers Rufus, dominating the airwaves with hits including “Tell Me Something
Good” and “Ain’t Nobody.” Chaka’s superstar status was solidified with the 1984 R&B smash hit “I
Feel For You,” which set the stage for many more hits to come.
BOB JAMES, DAVID SANBORN, & MARCUS MILLER
DOUBLE VISION REVISITED
WITH GUESTS BILLY KILSON & LARRY BRAGGS
Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 P.M.
Jazz legend Bob James has a career that has defined the genre and continues to evolve at every turn.
David Sanborn is universally known as one of the most iconic saxophonists of the current age.
Marcus Miller’s characteristic bass sound can be heard on a limitless catalog of musical hits.
Together, these three virtuosos reunite for the first time since the release of Double Vision, the
1980s collaboration between James and Sanborn that dominated the airwaves, sold over one million
copies, and earned a GRAMMY© Award.
FREE MOVIES AT THE GREEN
THE LITTLE MERMAID: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING & ALADDIN (2019)
Saturday, August 10 at 5 & 6:45 P.M.
Pack a picnic and join us on Weill Lawn for a double feature of The Little Mermaid: 30th Anniversary
Screening and Aladdin (2019). Celebrate a classic and marvel in the new with this special evening of
Disney films.
For 30 years, the tunes of The Little Mermaid have been ringing throughout homes and children of
all ages have fallen in love with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and more. Don’t forget to bring your
dinglehopper for this special celebration screening.
Just out of theaters, the live-action feature of Aladdin brings to life your favorite animated
characters and takes viewers on a magical adventure.
Parking is $5. There will be attendants taking cash and credit cards in the lots starting at 3:30 p.m. To purchase a parking
pass in advance, visit: https://pmb.csustan.edu/dailypermits/#/
OUTLAWS & RENEGADES TOUR
TRAVIS TRITT & THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
WITH SPECIAL GUEST LOVE & THEFT
Thursday, August 22 at 7 P.M.
Dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89” along with other country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint
Black, and Alan Jackson—all of whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s, the southern rock-
influenced Travis Tritt continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans
across the globe.
Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels formed the iconic Charlie Daniel’s Band in 1970,
introducing southern-rock sounds into mainstream country music. With a string of hits including
“Uneasy Rider,” “Long Haired Country Boy,” “Simple Man,” and the iconic song “The Devil Went
Down to Georgia,” Daniels helped ignite a boom in country music’s popularity, widening its audience
across the nation.
Adding support to the bill, Nashville-based duo Love and Theft are best known for their smash hit
“Angel Eyes.” With their impassioned live performances and distinctive vocal chemistry, Eric
Gunderson & Stephen Barker Liles are positioning themselves as one of country’s most captivating
musical duos.
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
IN CONCERT
SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY
FRANCESCO LECCE-CHONG, CONDUCTOR
Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 P.M.
The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than
ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure... Raiders of the
Lost Ark... with John Williams’ epic score performed live by the Santa Rosa Symphony!
TASTE OF SONOMA
Saturday, August 31
Taste of Sonoma is Sonoma County’s signature event showcasing the region’s wines, vintners,
winegrowers and chefs. Voted one of the nation’s top wine festivals in a Reader’s Choice Poll by USA
TODAY, Taste of Sonoma celebrates the bounty of Sonoma County and features a walk-around wine
tasting, delicious culinary bites, guided wine seminars, musical entertainment, and themed lounges.
For information and tickets for this event please visit tasteofsonoma.com.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
A SEATING STYLE FOR EVERYONE
• WEILL HALL
Sit inside for the most intimate concert-going experience.
• TERRACED TABLE SEATING
Sit outside at a table and enjoy a view of the surrounding Sonoma Mountains. Table seating is
ideal for enjoying the music while dining with friends.
• LAWN
Soak in the sounds of summer on the beautifully landscaped Weill Lawn. With views of the stage
amplified by a large video screen, the lawn offers the feel of a summer festival. Bring your own
blanket or lawn chair.
SUMMER DINING
• PRELUDE RESTAURANT, BAR, & PATIO
A gourmet restaurant with a full bar is conveniently located on-site. Reserve a table inside or opt
for open seating on the patio or at the bar.
• PICNIC
Pack your own picnic or PRE-ORDER an elegant boxed meal from San Francisco’s iconic bakery,
Boudín.
• CONCESSIONS
A wide variety of concessions including meals, snacks, beer, wine, and other refreshments are
available before and during performances.
NO OUTSIDE LIQUIDS PERMITTED IN THE VENUE OR ON THE LAWN.
DIRECTIONS
Located in the heart of Sonoma County’s Wine Country, the Green Music Center (GMC) is the
performing arts presenting and producing organization based at Sonoma State University in
Rohnert Park. The GMC entrance is at the intersection of Rohnert Park Expressway and
Petaluma Hill Road.
From Highway 101, take the Rohnert Park Expressway exit. Drive east 2.2 miles to the Sonoma
State University entrance on your right.
PARKING
As you enter campus from Rohnert Park Expressway, there are multiple parking lots immediately to your
right. Parking is free with your ticket to all concerts at the GMC. Lots L, M, N, and O are directly across
from the GMC entrance. Arrive early for the best parking. Overflow parking is available on the SSU
campus for patrons who arrive late.
ABOUT THE GREEN MUSIC CENTER
The Green Music Center is the performing arts presenter at Sonoma State University. The mission of the
Green Music Center is to present the most compelling artists of our time, to investigate ideas, and to
provide access to diverse artistic experiences that educate, connect, and inspire Sonoma State
University and neighboring North Bay communities. Surrounded by the foothills of Sonoma County, the
Green Music Center includes the 1,400-seat Weill Hall, with a rear wall that opens to lawn seating for a
unique summertime experience, and the intimate 240-seat Schroeder Hall. As a focal point for the arts
and education in the region, the Green Music Center presents artists year-round, serving as home to the
Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma Bach, and the Sonoma State University Music Department.
ABOUT SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Sonoma State University is a public liberal arts college located in California's premier wine country, one
hour north of San Francisco. Nestled at the base of the idyllic Sonoma Mountains, the campus is home
to more than 9,000 undergraduate students and is among the most popular schools in the California
State University system. Named a "Most Wired" campus by The Princeton Review and a "Best Regional
University" by U.S. News & World Report, SSU was first in the country to offer an undergraduate degree
in Wine Business.
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