Richmond Community Schools and  Civic Hall Associates

present

The 2007-2008 Proudly Presenting Series  

Celebrating years of great performances in Civic Hall!

  

 

Individual tickets on sale now for all shows

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American Big Band

Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.

"American Big Band" is the theatrical 'Sentimental Journey' of the Big Band Era in America. In this new theatrically-staged, costumed and choreographed production of 20 singers, dancers, and musicians, the Big Band story is brought to life featuring the greatest highlights of the last 80 years of Big Band music in America. The show is set as a radio program and they "broadcast" to the audience...an emcee helps tell the story and sometimes becomes the radio announcer. The sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and many more are sure to get you 'In the Mood' with the very best of the Big Band Era.

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Bowfire

Saturday, November 3, 2007 @ 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Bowfire is the total string experience in the hands of Masters. Bowfire presents an "All Star Show" of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage. The concert takes its audiences on a musical journey that moves seamlessly from Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Celtic, Rock, Gypsy, World, Texas Swing, Ottawa Valley and Cape Breton styles.  The performers also mix in incredible step and tap dancing, along with a beautiful voice.  All of this gets wrapped around a fast-paced show with first class production values that include great sound, choreography, dramatic lighting, set design and costumes.  Don’t miss this wonderful and exciting evening of music.

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A Lettermen Christmas

Saturday, December 15, 2007 @  4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

The beautiful voices of the singing trio, The Lettermen, first hit the music charts in 1961 with "The Way You Look Tonight".  Their voices blended as one and after following that first hit with another chart topper, "When I Fall In Love”, they were voted best vocal group of that year.  The '60's and early '70's saw The Lettermen score over 25 chart hit singles, including "Theme From A Summer Place", "Goin' Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and "Hurt So Bad”.   Their signature sound made romantic standards of songs such as "Put Your Head On My Shoulder”, and "Shangri-La”. The Lettermen have been part of Americana for over forty-five years.  Now…just in time for the Christmas season, don’t miss The Lettermen performing a special Christmas concert at Civic Hall.

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Crystal Gayle

Saturday, March 15, 2008 @  8:00 p.m.

The blue eyed beauty from the Appalachian coal mining town of Paintsville, Kentucky, Crystal Gayle took country music to town on her arm in the ‘70’s and introduced it to mainstream audiences. Country, folk, pop, rock ’n roll, Broadway show tunes and gospel music all found an equal place in her heart.  Like sister Loretta, growing up as the youngest of eight children, Crystal was a “coal miners daughter” before she was a platinum selling singer and a world-class entertainer.  This will be an evening of music you won’t want to miss!

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Golden Dragon Acrobats

Saturday, May 17, 2008 @  4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago.  The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.  The company hails from Cangzhou, Hebei province, in the People’s Republic of China, and has toured the United States continuously since 1978.  Its 25 members are athletes, actors and artists who have studied and trained for their craft since early childhood. The group has performed in all 50 states and in over 65 countries across the world.  This will be a remarkable performance for the entire family.

 

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These programs are supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional contributions from General Mills Foundation, Land O’Lakes Foundation, and the Indiana Arts Commission.  Further funding has been provided through the generosity of our sponsors: KICKS 96 (WQLK-FM and WHON-AM), First Bank Richmond, Wayne County Foundation, ThinkTV, Indiana Public Radio, Whitewater Broadcasting (1490 WKBV and G101-3 radio). Co-sponsors include: Earlham College, Belden, Palladium-Item, Paust Printers, Wayne Bank and Trust Co., City of Richmond, U.S. Bank, Dr. William H. Toedebusch, and Dr. J. Michael and Nancy Perez and Family.

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