Calendar
Nov. 14-23, 2008
Bye Bye Birdie
A P.L.C.T. Production
Years before there was Hairspray, there was Bye Bye Birdie, one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It tells the story of rock and roll singer Conrad Birdie, who is about to be inducted into the army. His managers concoct one final national publicity plan before his induction. more»
Nov. 24, 2008
GLAPA Meeting
All are welcome to attend our meetings that are held at the Community Education building promptly at 6:00! We are working together for the arts in our greater lakes area. more»
Jan. 17, 2009
Tim Gabrielson
Comic magician Tim Gabrielson has one goal when he steps on the stage. Keep it funny. A native of Minnesota, Tim began performing at a local theme park at the age of 16. His comedic wit and natural timing combined with amgical prowess quickly made him a park favorite. he soon became one of the Midwest's youngest and fastest rising entertainers. more»
Feb. 13-22, 2009
Born Yesterday
A Comedy by Garson Kanin
Prouduced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Romance and politics don't mix, and when the two clash, the results are hilarious.
In this famous comedy by Garson Kanin, one of the longest running plays in Broadway history, vulgar, egotistic junkman Harry Brock has come to a swanky hotel in Washington to make crooked deals with governement big-wigs. He has brought with him the charming but dumb ex-chorus girl Billie, whose lack of social graces embarrasses even Harry. To give her a little class, Brock hires the young, idealistic magazine reporter Paul Verrall, who has been investigating political skullduggery.
As Billie gets smarter, she and Paul fall in love, and she comes to realize the extent of Harry's crooked schemes. She rebels against the junkman and his ambitious effort to defraud the public, and helps Paul get hold of incriminating documents. At the end, Paul and his promising pupil turn their backs on the anti-social and anti-democratic Brock and strike out on their own.
Written in 1946, Born Yesterday demonstrates that very little has changed in the world of political machination. Kanin's wise, witty comedy could have been written yesterday and taken from current headlines.
Mar. 28, 2009
Gaudete Brass Quintet
The Gaudete Brass Quintet has established itself as one of the finest brass chamber ensembles in the country today. Founded in 2004, the quintet is committed to sharing the great brass quintet literature with audiences in an exciting and relevant way. They are Artist-in-Residence at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and have been featured on a number of prominent concert series and live radio broadcasts. more»
Apr. 18, 2009
Strikepoint
Strikepoint, from Duluth, Minnesota, is a church-based handbell ensemble with a community group feel. Led by "Player/Coach" Bill Alexander, this 11 member group performs in a directorless ensemble setting. College students and community members have joined with selected ringers from the seven bell choirs at Duluth's First United Methodist Church to provide a consistently high level of musicianship since Strikepoint began in 1984. more»