October 22nd, 2009 11:56am

Of mice, men and Wells Fargo Center

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For a beleaguered high school literature student, there are few reading assignments quite as welcome as John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” It’s easy to read, tells a powerful story and (compared to many of the great novels) it’s blessedly short. But even for those motivated partly by short attention span, this tale of two men on the road in search of work makes a lasting impression. And if you’re not in a … Read More »

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September 9th, 2009 09:30am

“All the Great Books” opens Vol. II in Napa

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Last spring, Jennifer King directed a production of “All the Great Books (Abridged)” at Sebastopol’s Sonoma County Repertory Theater that had audiences howling with laughter. If you missed it, don’t worry. You’re getting a second chance. Long a mainstay at the Rep, King is also artistic director at Napa Valley College, and she’s bringing back the show for a reprise on campus, with the same cast. The premise is a variation on a … Read More »

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