The Green Music Center is one of the most spectacular landmarks that Sonoma State University has to offer. 

How can one forget the countless marvelous live musical performances that the Green Music Center offered to the local community? 

Unfortunately, those beautiful lights that illuminate the incredible venue will not be shining this fall. With the COVID-19 outbreak, this venue will obviously not host any live performances for students and family to enjoy.

 However, as with many things this year, we have learned to adapt to what 2020 has brought in terms of using technology as the new form of socialization. 

The Green Music Center presents the brand new, “Green Room”, the new form of presenting some of the most diverse and talented musical performers in the world to the SSU community. Music fans can tune into one of these live sessions online with their families for the low price of $10, Sonoma State students still can access the sessions for free. 

How does the program work? Similar to the name Green Music Center, The Green Room is a new online venue that could really benefit the community and others outside the community because it’s online. This program gives a look into the backstage lounge, where performers sit back and relax before their big show. 

The GMC will offer in-depth conversations with artists of many cultural backgrounds all filmed for the viewer’s entertainment and learning. Here, audiences can learn about personal stories and connections that the artists have to share. This Fall, students can grab their family and friends, find a comfortable seat and tune into 9 shows this season. 

The Sonoma State University community can continue to be inspired and connected while experiencing shows from some of the most fascinating musicians of our time, all while learning new perceptions on the global threats we face today. 

Unless you are a student, each live show costs $10. The entire series, consisting of 9 shows, costs $80. Once purchased, the customer will receive an email two days before the presentation consisting of a link and a description on how to join the live stream of the event. 

The event is available to view on any internet streaming platform however, The GMC recommends using a large TV and speakers for the ultimate viewing experience. 

Performances this season include: Las Cafeteras, Invoke, Liz Lerman, Juilliard String Quartet, DDAT and many more of the most influential and compelling artists of our generation.

 Because of all the trials and tribulations that the Sonoma County community has faced the GMC is pleased to announce that they will be offering free tickets to first responders, as a thank you for saving our community from all that 2020 has brought us. If you need help accessing a ticket you can email [email protected] for more information. In the words of the organizers of the Green Room and the Green Music Center, “No one will be turned down”.

The Green Room will have their first event on Saturday, September 26th at 6 pm named the “Party for the Green”. A virtual cocktail party where The Green Music Center partnered with some local food companies. All proceeds will go directly to Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center and Sonoma Family Meal in support of the community.