24th Street Theatre
http://www.24thstreet.org/
The 24th Street Theatre is a community-based professional theatre and arts center that has been bringing music, theatre, dance, and visual art to Exposition Park and Greater Los Angeles since 1996. The Calendar of Events ranges from edgy music and theatre offerings to the Celebrity Reading Series, where stories from award winning children's books are read aloud to children's audiences.

ALEGRIA - The Mexican Folklorico Home Page
http://www.alegria.org
This Folklorico site offers dance educators a guide to the regional dances of Mexico. Upcoming Folklorico events and Mariachi performances are listed in the calendar of events. You may find information regarding these performances and who to contact in the "Directory of Groups" and "Calendar of Events" links on the home page. Under "Related links" you will find connections to music and art culture sites of Mexico. Visitors to this site can sign up to receive newsletters from this organization.

American Memory
http://memory.loc.gov
The American Memory Project is built and maintained by the Library of Congress. Over 100 collections can be found in the National Digital Library. Broad Topics include: Performing Arts, Arts and Architecture, Languages and Literature. The collections are easily searchable and are available in several digital formats. Primary Source materials are continuously added to the project. New users may want to access the "How to View" section to learn more about the digital formats used in the collections and how to best access these resources. The "Learning Page" contains activities, features, and lesson plans for the use of the primary source documents.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido
http://www.artcenter.org/
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido began as the Felicita Foundation for the Arts, founded in 1981. Located on a 12-acre campus in downtown Escondido, California, the Center encompasses all forms of the performing and visual arts in one location. The Center's mission is to promote the arts and their power to enrich the community by providing cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities of the highest quality. The Web site provides information on the current and upcoming season plus information on visiting shows. Ticket information is available including seating charts for the theatre, box office information, and online purchasing. Links under education provide information regarding student performances, classes, tours, and the Suave Program, a collaboration supporting arts in education. Employment and volunteer information can be found under the heading of General Information. Membership information is also available.

Capitol Opera Sacramento
http://www.capopera.com/Index.html
Capitol Opera Sacramento, located in Carmichael, is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization. Capitol Opera Sacramento (COS) produces five productions per season. COS brings quality, affordable opera and other lighter works to the Sacramento community. The Web site provides information regarding current events, directions to the theatre, volunteer opportunities, and contact information.

Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
http://www.carpenterarts.org/
The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of California State University Long Beach, opened in October 1994. Designed by local architect Donald Gibbs, the performance hall provides the surrounding community with hundreds of music, dance, film, and theatre events. The Web site provides a calendar of events, online ticket purchase, an online newsletter, and contact information. Select "Classroom Connections” to learn about education and visiting artist programs for the local schools.

Cerritos Center Performing Arts
http://www.cerritoscenter.com/
Friends of the Cerritos Center offers programs to teachers and students free of charge. As in the past, the Friends may be able to provide transportation to and from events for students if a school is not able to do so. The Arts Academy for K-12 Teachers is a popular program with no charge that gives participants both the practical tools and the confidence to bring the arts back into the classroom. Teachers who attend are given the opportunity to sign up for artists-in-residence to come to their schools and lead fun, art-filled workshops for students, and are invited to attend performances and special events at the Cerritos Center as the special guests of the Friends.

Crocker Art Museum
www.crockerartmuseum.org
The longest continuously operating art museum in the West, which is housed in one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture in the United States, offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of California , European and Asian artworks, and International Ceramics. The mission of the Museum is to promote an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. The Museum fulfills its mission by offering a variety of education programs for Youth & Family, Schools & Teachers and the Public.

Donald Pippin's Pocket Opera
http://www.pocketopera.org/
Pocket Opera presents professional performances of operatic works in intimate, intelligible productions at affordable prices. Artistic Director Donald Pippin's approach to opera is to tell the story in the clearest manner possible. Pippin brings the story to life via his nationally recognized English versions of opera libretti, in which he translates the spirit of the work rather than word by word, with complete fidelity to the composer's musical intentions. Pocket Opera is a theatre of the mind and of the heart. Productions are staged with minimal costuming and without sets, using only the few practical props that are essential to convey the story. The Pocket Philharmonic, a chamber orchestra of eight to fifteen musicians led by Donald Pippin from the piano, accompanies performances. Information on the Web site includes the current season, ticket information, plus background on the company and performances.

Fullerton Civic Light Opera
http://www.fclo.com/
Fullerton Civic Light Opera is one of the largest musical theater companies in the Southern California basin. The winner of over 30 Drama-Logue and Robbie Awards over the years, FCLO is dedicated to maintaining its reputation for bringing professional musical theater to Southern California. Performances take place at The Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, California. Tickets can be purchased online, in person, by mail, or by phone. Group rates are available for performances.

Irvine Barclay Theatre
http://www.thebarclay.org/
The Irvine Barclay Theatre is a 756 seat performing arts center, dedicated to presenting the best entertainment from across the nation and around the world to residents of Orange County and nearby areas. The Irvine Barclay Theatre is also home to many local performing arts groups. Performances include theatre, music, and dance groups. Groups regularly performing at The Barclay include: Ballet Pacifica, Mozart Classical Orchestra, Opera Pacific, Pacific Symphony, and Pacific Chorale. The Web site provides a calendar of events as well as information on purchasing tickets.

Kearny Street Workshop
http://www.kearnystreet.org
The mission of Kearny Street Workshop is to produce and present art that enriches and empowers Asian Pacific American (APA) communities. KSW is a nonprofit, community-based organization established to promote and present art that enriches and empowers APA communities. Kearny Street Workshop is based in San Francisco. Kearny Street Workshop's current programs include literary publications and readings, classes and workshops, history and culture-based presentations, and emerging artists programs. KSW-Next presents an annual festival that features the work of over 100 young Asian Pacific American artists each year. The Web site provides information on upcoming events and programs, internships, publications, and volunteer opportunities.

Kennedy Center--Education & Outreach
http://www.kennedy-center.org/education
The Kennedy Center Education and Outreach site offers free programs via satellite to serve teachers and students outside their service area, as well as live offerings in the Washington, D.C. area. Services are easy to access from the front page for professional development, performances across the nation, and satellite courses and classes.

Kodak Theatre
http://www.kodaktheater.com/
The Kodak Theatre is located in the heart of Hollywood. Since opening in November of 2001 the theatre has hosted a range of events and artists including dance, music, and theatre performances plus special speakers and events. The Web site provides an event calendar, ticket purchase information, directions to the theatre, and other contact information. Guided tours of the theatre are available; select the “guided theatre tours” link from the home page for information. Visitors to the Web site can sign up to received e-mail notices about events by selecting “Backstage Access” and completing the online form.

The Lamplighters Music Theatre
http://www.lamplighters.org/
The Lamplighters is San Francisco's only year-round musical theatre company. They specialize in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and also regularly present comic operas and musicals from European and American repertoires, as well as their own original Gala, written and produced by the company every year. Lamplighters Musical Theatre has been producing operetta and musical theatre since 1952. Performances of The Lamplighters take place at three Bay Area venues: the Ira and Leonore S. Gershwin Theater, Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The Web site provides ticket and audition information plus information to assist patrons with attendance at each of the company venues. An FAQ section can be located through the “Contact The Lamplighters” link on the Web site.

The Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room
http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/perform
The Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room is an excellent starting point when searching for collections of materials for the performing arts housed at the Library of Congress. The most extensive collections are in the area of music, with dance and theatre collections being less extensive. The music collection spans 800 years of western music history and has limited but excellent online images. A search of the collections can be conducted. Links are provided to information on public events, copyright office, foundations, and publications of the Library of Congress.

Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento
http://www.lightoperasac.org/
The Light Opera of Sacramento brings the works of Gilbert and Sullivan to Sacramento area audiences. Currently performances are held at the 24th Street Theatre in Sacramento. The Web site provides information regarding the current season and ticket prices. Information is also available regarding auditions for upcoming performances. Contact information is available through the “Contact Us” link, and visitors to the Web site can sign up online for e-mail or regular mail notification regarding future performances and events.

Los Angeles Opera Community Programs
http://www.losangelesopera.com/company/community_programs.asp
Los Angeles Opera invites everyone, from students to seniors, to make a journey of discovery into this most exciting art form! Los Angeles Opera's Department of Education and Community Programs have served over 600,000 people since its inception in 1986. Students enjoy matinee performances free of charge, in-school residencies, opera clubs, and an opera camp. Teachers can attend in-service teacher training and recital programs. Senior Citizens associated with city or county-funded senior centers can attend free dress rehearsals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Select from the topics in the box on the right hand side of the page to get more information on these topics.

McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
https://www.mccallumtheatre.com/
McCallum Theatre is located in Palm Desert, California and offers a variety of dance, music, and theatre performances. The theatre offers desert-inspired interiors and its 1,127 seats are set in an intimate environment reminiscent of a European opera house, with acoustics befitting the modern performer and audience. The Web site provides information on the current and upcoming season and ticket purchase information; tickets for upcoming events are available for purchase online. The site also offers information for volunteers and contact information. Education & Outreach program information is also available on the site.

The Mondavi Center
http://www.mondaviarts.org/
The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Davis, opened on October 3, 2002, with a two-month festival of performances by international touring artists, regional performing organizations, and music, theater, and dance ensembles from UC Davis. The Mondavi Center serves as a world-class venue for the UC Davis departments of Music and Theatre & Dance, a major K-12 arts education program, and one of the largest arts and lectures presenting programs in the nation. The Web site provides a calendar of events, ticket information, an “About the Center” section, and information on support opportunities. The “Teachers & Students” link provides information about the center’s Community Outreach Programs. Visitors to the Web site can also request a free brochure about the center and events.

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/mvcpa.html
The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is located at 500 Castro Street in downtown Mountain View, a community 40 miles south of San Francisco. The Center’s mission is to enrich Bay Area audiences through enjoyment, celebration, and interaction with the arts. The Web site provides a performance calendar, ticket services, contact information, and volunteer and employment information. Select “Outreach” to learn about the Center’s community outreach programs for all ages.

Music Center Arts and Education
http://www.musiccenter.org/education/
The Education Division of the Music Center is one of the nation's foremost providers of arts education services. Established in 1979 to provide opportunities for lifelong learning in the arts and to enrich education of all children by bringing the arts into the classroom. The Education Division has touched the lives of more than 12 million students and teachers throughout Southern California. It currently offers 15 in-depth programs, including Center On Tour, and provides nearly 13,000 performances annually.

Music Center-Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
http://www.musiccenter.org/
The Music Center is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Center Theatre Group (the Mark Taper and the Ahmanson Theatre), the Los Angeles Opera, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, as well as special events. The downtown Los Angeles complex includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the newly renovated Ahmanson Theatre, and the future Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Center provides quality music, dance, opera, and plays to the community, as well as educational programs for young performers. Ticket and performance information is available on the Web site.

National Arts and Disability Center
http://nadc.ucla.edu/
The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance, and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual, performing, media, and literary arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links, and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts. The NADC is a project of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), University Affiliated Program. A search feature is available under Resources Calendar of Events to access performance information.

North Bay Opera
http://www.northbayopera.org/
North Bay Opera is a regional opera company based in Fairfield, midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. The purposes of North Bay Opera are to promote opera, to provide a training arena for professional and student singers, and to give audiences of all ages an opportunity to enjoy opera at affordable prices in the intimate setting of its 400-seat theatre. The Web site provides information regarding the season’s production and contact information.

Oakland Opera Theatre
http://www.oaklandopera.org/index.html
The Oakland Opera Theater produces newly created operatic works. They use modern digital technology to reach beyond the audience seated in the theater, and produce fully staged productions geared to the pace of the 21st century. Their goal is make opera more accessible to all ages and cultures and to represent Oakland with a dynamic arts organization that embodies the local community. Performances take place at the Oakland Metro Theatre. The Web site provides a link for ticket purchase, contact information and background regarding the productions.

Opera Lafayette
http://operalafayette.org/
Opera Lafayette is the culmination of two organizations - The Violins of Lafayette, based in Washington, D.C. and The Redwoods Festival of Sonoma County, California. Incorporating the best programming and talents of each organization, Opera Lafayette produces a program of 17th or 18th-century opera on both coasts each year. The season begins in Sonoma County in the summer, and then continues in Washington, D.C. during the winter season. Other works from the period are presented to complement the season. Select “Program” to learn about upcoming events. The link “Contact” provides contact information and ticket information for both the Sonoma County and Washington venues.

Opera Pacific-Opera Education
http://www.operapacific.org/Education/ Opera Pacific's mainstage productions, extensive community outreach programs, and energetic Guild Alliance combine to create a dynamic cultural resource for all of Southern California. More than 670,000 people have enjoyed Opera Pacific's productions at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, while over 575,000 young people have discovered the world of opera through the company's in-school presentations and Student Previews, and award-winning Opera Camps. This part of the Web site provides information on Opera Pacific's many education programs and opportunities.

Opera San Jose
http://www.operasj.org/
Opera San José is a professional, regional opera company. San Jose Opera maintains a Resident Company of Principal Artists and specializes in showcasing the finest young professional singers in the nation. The company performs in the 519-seat Montgomery Theater, among the most intimate opera theaters outside Europe. The Montgomery Theater is located on Market Street at San Carlos in downtown San José. In addition to mainstage performances, Opera San José maintains extensive educational programs in schools and in the community at large, and offers Previews lectures and two Introduction to Opera symposiums for all mainstage productions. The Web site provides information regarding the current season, ticketing, auditions, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, plus adult and K-12 education information.

Opera Santa Barbara
http://www.operasb.com/
Opera Santa Barbara was founded in 1994 to bring high caliber opera to Santa Barbara. Performances are held in the historic Lobero Theater, an intimate theatre of 650 seats. The Web site provides information on the current season, a ticket link with online ticket orders available, and an events calendar link. From the home page select “About OSB” to locate information from the opera’s education department, which offers opportunities for noon school performances and student attendance at dress rehearsals.

Orange County Performing Arts Center-Education
http://www.ocpac.org/education/
The Orange County Performing Arts Center offers a variety of programs designed to make the performing arts an exciting, compelling, and relevant part of the lives of people in Orange County. Under the topic of “Education” resources can be found for Programs at the Center, Bringing Artists to You, Special Events & Festivals, Summer Student Institutes, Teacher Workshops, and more.

Runaway Stage Productions
http://www.runawaystage.com/
Runaway Stage Productions Inc. (RSP) of Elk Grove, California staged their first production in the summer of 1997. Since then, RSP has produced many events. In addition to Broadway-style shows and children's theater, RSP is dedicated to the education and enrichment of all audiences. Spearheading this effort is the Youth Musical Theater Workshops. The Web site provides information regarding current and upcoming shows, ticket information, theatre contact information, and theatre programs. Select “auditions” to access information on auditioning for productions. The link “YMTW” will take visitors to information regarding the Youth Musical Theatre Workshops. Select “Front Office” from the home page to access contact information for the theatre and to subscribe to the theatre’s mailing lists.

Sacramento Opera
http://www.sacopera.org/
The Sacramento Opera was established in 1980 to present compelling opera productions in the Sacramento area. Productions feature young operatic singers from around the world accompanied by the Sacramento Opera Chorus and Orchestra. The Web site provides information regarding the current season, tickets and subscriptions, volunteer opportunities, auditions, the Opera Guild, and education opportunities. A current season brochure in pdf format can also be downloaded from the Web site.

San Diego Opera Education and Outreach
http://www.sdopera.com/
San Diego Opera boasts one of the largest Opera Education and Outreach programs in North America. They offer several comprehensive programs that reach more than 200,000 students, educators, opera lovers, and citizens of Southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico. Their comprehensive network of programs not only entertains, but also enhances learning in a variety of subjects, and is designed to excite and challenge students and adults of all ages. Click on the program topics on the right-hand side of the page to get an overview of the specific general education or school program.

San Francisco Lyric Opera
http://www.sflyricopera.org/
Members of the San Francisco Opera Chorus founded San Francisco Lyric Opera in 1996. One of the goals of the company is to provide San Francisco children with the opportunity to hear and fall in love with opera. San Francisco Lyric Opera also aspires to develop a more diverse audience for opera and to provide a venue for young Bay Area singers to perform. Performances are held at the Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason. The Web site provides information regarding the season and ticket prices, plus information regarding auditions and volunteer opportunities.

San Francisco Opera
http://www.sfopera.com/
San Francisco Opera was founded in 1923. San Francisco Opera is now the second largest opera company in North America. Since 1923, San Francisco Opera has presented the United States debut performances of numerous artists. The War Memorial Opera House is the performing venue for the San Francisco Opera. San Francisco Opera also presents an annual free concert in Golden Gate Park on the Sunday following opening night of the Fall Season. The Web site provides a wealth of information regarding the opera company. Ticket and season information is available, plus a calendar of events, information about supporting the opera, and programs of the San Francisco Opera. The “Learn About Opera” link provides information regarding opera lectures, education materials, and programs. The “More Information” link provides an FAQ section plus employment and opera tour information.

Seattle Opera
http://www.seattleopera.org/
The Seattle Opera Company produces 5 full-scale operas per season. They have 30 internships available per year including assistant directors, hair and makeup sylists, music librarians, and stage managers. Open to high school graduates.

Spectra Arts in Education Program
http://www.ccscc.org/artsed.htm
The SPECTRA Arts in Education Program is the winner of the Governor's Award for excellence in arts in education. The program provides over 200 visual, performing, and literary arts offerings including: workshops, residencies, performances, and Young at Art family fun days to over 27,000 Santa Cruz County public K-8 classrooms. The goal of the Cultural Council's SPECTRA Arts in Education Program is to assist schools in improving the quality of education through offering quality arts programs.

Spreckles Performing Arts Center
http://www.spreckelsonline.com/performingarts/
The Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center, a city-owned and operated facility, provides performing arts programming from around the world for the residents of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, and the surrounding regions. The facility totals 41,000 square feet and houses two theatres designed and built exclusively for dance, music, and theatrical performances. The Nellie W. Codding Theatre seats 550 patrons and offers a variety of dance, music, and theatre performances. The Web site provides links for ticket and subscription purchase, volunteering at the center, rental information, staff information, directions to the center, and general contact information. Visitors to the Web site can sign up for a mailing list for center events. The Spreckles Center has an education/outreach program, for more information select the link “Arts Education.”

Starlight Musical Theatre
http://www.starlighttheatre.org/
The San Diego Civic Light Opera Company is a musical theatre company, performing during the summer season at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park, and during the winter season at indoor venues, most recently the Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon. The theatre employs equity actors in the leading roles and holds open audition calls for other roles. Select "Now Showing" to learn about the current production and for information on ticket purchases. The Web site provides information on the season, auditions, maps, and seating charts for the theatres, plus current press releases and show reviews.

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
http://www.civicartsplaza.com/
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is the largest performing arts center between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The center houses two theatre venues, The Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts, which seats 1800, and the 394-seat Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre. The Web site provides a performance calendar, ticket purchase information, general information about the center, including driving directions, and information about volunteer opportunities at the center.

VSA Arts
http://www.vsarts.org/
This is a comprehensive site which provides advocacy, information, and exhibition opportunities for special needs artists and students, as well as online galleries. In 1999, Very Special Arts changed its name to VSA Arts. Now standing for Vision, Strength and Artistic Expression, VSA Arts is an International Organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual arts.

WESTAF-The Western States Arts Federation
http://www.westaf.org/
WESTAF, the Western States Arts Federation, is a nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts. WESTAF fulfills its mission to strengthen the financial, organizational, and policy infrastructure of arts in the West by providing innovative programs and services. WESTAF serves the largest geographical area and number of states of the six mainland regional arts organizations, including the state arts agencies, artists, and arts organizations of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Welcome to the Ford Amphitheatre
http://www.fordamphitheatre.org/en/home/index.asp
The John Anson Ford Theatres, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, are owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles and located in a county regional park. Music, dance, film, theatre, and family events are presented May through September. An 87-seat indoor theatre space, [INSIDE] THE FORD, is the home of the "Hot Properties" season of new plays, a collaboration of the Arts Commission and A.S.K. Theater Projects. The Web site provides information about performances and ticket purchase, general information about the amphitheatre, and volunteer information. A calendar of performances by month is available through a pop-up menu on the home page. Employment opportunity information is available under “General Info” and visitors to the Web site should select “[INSIDE]The Ford” to view information about performances in that venue.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
http://www.yerbabuenaarts.org/
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opened in 1994 with a promise to respect and celebrate the people and ideas that energize the local communities; to present exciting local artists in context with their national and international peers; and provide the Bay Area with an eclectic and wide-ranging slate of exciting exhibitions, performances, films, and educational programs. The center has a strong focus on their Artist-in-Residence program, established to help artists develop new work, providing them the luxury of time, space, and the freedom to take creative risks. The center showcases both performing arts and the visual arts. The Web site provides a calendar of events, online ticket purchase, membership information, and an opportunity to sign up for special Web-only performance offers. The Web site also provides a search feature.