Mark Twain Historic Saloon Tour of the Sonoma Plaza
The incomparable Mark Twain spent five and one half years in the West, and his story is brought to life by George Webber with a “booming delivery, a chuckle in his voice, and a mischievous glint in his eyes.” In lectures, dinner shows, and walking tours, George Webber “does a perfect Mark Twain” that will make you feel you have met the famous author and lecturer in person.
Those last two quotations are from a review of a Mark Twain Dinner Lecture in Napa, California on Thursday, March 10, 2011 by Napa Valley Register theatrical reviewer Ev Parker. The whole article can be seen here
George Webber has featured Mark Twain in over 50 radio shows….performed in Petaluma, Sonoma, Napa, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, and Auburn…and will be bringing him to Napa in the summer of 2011 in walking tours of Main Street.
Extensive study allows Mr. Webber to host any questions about Mark Twain from the audience, the portion of every lecture known as the “hire-wire act” of professional character portrayal performances.
In addition to tales of the Mississippi River, Mark Twain will describe his five years spent in the West; with an emphasis on gold and silver mining, his beginning as a reporter for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, and a curious frog from Calaveras County. Extensive descriptions of his time living in San Francisco will also be offered to appreciative audiences.
George Webber has brought Mark Twain to lecture to corporate audiences, History organizations, tour groups and schools. Readings from his Mark Twain’s works have included Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Roughin’ It, and the recently published Autobiography.
The Mark Twain Historic Saloon Tour of the Snoma Plaza consists of a liesurely stroll around the Sonoma Plaza , with the History of Sonoma as viewed from Mr. Clemens' pespective. Plus generous amounts of time spent in the fine, Historic Saloons ringing the Sonoma Plaza deep in private discussions with the famous author and lecturer.