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Join me as I speak with Amber Shaver, Center Manager of the Harris Center for the Performing Arts at Folsom Lake College. We take listeners behind the scenes of one of the Sacramento region’s most dynamic performing arts venues — home to three unique stages, hundreds of annual events, and a mission that blends education, entertainment, and community.
Amber shares the story of the Harris Center’s founding and vision, honoring Dr. Brice Harris’ legacy and the Center’s evolution as both an academic and cultural hub. We explore how the venue manages a full calendar of local, national, and student performances; collaborates with the college and the greater Folsom community; and sustains operations through memberships, sponsorships, and volunteerism.
From Broadway tours to symphonies, children’s theater to local arts programs, the Harris Center is helping to make live performance accessible and affordable while fostering creativity and connection. You'll hear how the Harris Center continues to inspire, educate and entertain - keeping the arts thriving in Folsom and the greater Sacramento region.
To learn more about Harris Center for the Performing Arts as well as show schedules, visit the website HERE
Chapter Summaries
(00:00) Harris Center
The Harris Center is a cultural and educational hub in Folsom, hosting 400 events annually and serving as a resource for Folsom Lake College.
(11:29) Harris Center Community Support and Recovery
Community organizations can benefit from Harris Center collaborations, including sponsorship opportunities, membership support, and affordable ticket prices.
(20:29) Managing the Harris Center Operations
The Harris Center's reopening journey includes challenges, financial sustainability, and balancing work and family life.
(26:11) Harris Center Community Engagement
The Harris Center offers intimate performances, transforming the community with diverse artistic experiences and promoting support for the arts.
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