2016-17 Season Brochure - Midland Center for the Arts

2016-2017
Celebrating 45 Years
Season
YOU
BelongHERE.
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Midland Center for the
Arts’ 2016-2017 season! As a new
member of the Center team, I am
excited for the year ahead, my first
full season, filled with unforgettable
experiences from the moment you
arrive to the final standing ovation.
The words on the front of the brochure cover aren’t just a
slogan, they are our commitment to you. You belong here! We
truly believe there is a little something for everyone to enjoy
this season. From world-renowned live entertainment for kids
and adults to cultural artists from around the globe, to virtuosic
musicians, to amazing local talent, to insightful and engaging art
and science exhibitions, the opportunities abound.
But we believe the Center is more than a place to experience
fantastic entertainment (which it is!). As the world around us
continues to be unpredictable and sometimes tumultuous, the
arts provide us with shared experience and vocabulary, a laugh
to lighten the load, and insight to help us better understand one
another’s perspectives more fully. We hope you will make us your
place to learn and play, to get to know other people around our
region, to have fun and enjoy each other’s company.
In addition to the performance and museum exhibitions
throughout the season, we are launching a new program entitled
Thursday Nights at the Center (see page 23). These weekly social
gatherings take place in various spaces throughout the Center,
feature food, drinks and entertainment, and add to the richness
and diverse cultural entertainment in Great Lakes Bay Region.
Thank you for your interest in Midland Center for the Arts. I look
forward to seeing you this season!
Terri M. Trotter
President and CEO
Midland Center for the Arts
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2016-2017
Performances at a Glance
SEPTEMBER 2016
15 The Piano Guys
22 The HillBenders
24-30 The Drowsy Chaperone
JANUARY 2017
13-22 Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps
20 TorQ Percussion
27-29 Road Warriors
OCTOBER 2016
1
Opening Night with Edgar Meyer
1-9The Drowsy Chaperone
15Vocalosity
15-16 The Manhattan Dolls
FEBRUARY 2017
3 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
11
Brahms Double
18 Pilobolus: Shadowland
18-26 Long Day's Journey into Night
25 Brown Bear, Brown Bear
NOVEMBER 2016
1STOMP
5
Classical John Williams
6
Indivisible
11-13 Phantom Tollbooth
18-19 Dr. Seuss'
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
25-27 The Brethren
27 Mannheim Steamroller
DECEMBER 2016
2 Danú: A Christmas Gathering
4
Men of Music Christmas Concert
8-11"Hometown" ~ Anonymous
10
Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie
14
Youth Choirs Holiday Concert
17
Jingle: A Holiday Extravaganza
MARCH 2017
4
Earthsongs
10-11 Venus in Fur
17-18 One-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy
25-31 Disney's Beauty and the Beast
APRIL 2017
1-2 Disney's Beauty and the Beast
7
MSO Season Preview
19
Youth Choirs Spring Concert
22
Lullabies of Broadway
25 Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live!
28-29 Men of Music Spring Show
29
Tchaikovsky & Grieg
MAY 2017
12-21 Assassins
13BODYTRAFFIC
JUNE 2017
15-18 Dorothy in Wonderland
25
Camerata June Concert
AUGUST 2017
3-5The Outsiders
COLOR KEY
Midland Symphony Orchestra
Center Stage Theatre
Center Stage Choirs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Night Out on the Town...................3-4
Community Theatre........................13-14
Education at the Center.................21-22
Family & Kids Series.......................5-6
Community Choirs..........................15-16
Thursday Nights at the Center.......23-24
Holidays at the Center....................7-8
Museum of Science & Art................17-18
Get Involved....................................24
Windows on the World...................9-10
Historical Society............................19
Ticket Office Info............................25
Donate............................................10
Youth on Stage...............................20
Symphony Orchestra.......................11-12
2
Night Out
on the
Town
MATRIX:MIDLAND
The ultimate mash-up of classical and pop!
THE PIANO GUYS
SEP 15, 2016 • 8 pm
Find out for yourself why The Piano Guys are a viral
sensation around the world! These four talented dads from
Utah became an online sensation through their strikingly
original self-made music videos, including an innovative,
multi-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You
Beautiful” and a gorgeous reinvention of the hit song “Let
It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.
Tickets*: $65, $55 & $42 | VIP Tickets: $127 (includes premium seating
and post-show meet-and-greet with The Piano Guys)
It’s the aca-perfect concert experience!
VOCALOSITY
OCT 15, 2016 • 8 pm
From the artistic producer of Pitch Perfect and The SingOff, this fast-paced production features 12 dynamic voices
tackling all genre of music – from classic choral, all the
way to The Beatles and Bruno Mars. Add choreography
from Sean Curran (STOMP original cast member) and you
have an exhilarating evening of a cappella unlike anything
you’ve ever seen or heard before!
Tickets*: $42, $33 & $22
Photo by Jeremy Daniel
Daringly dramatic and hugely comedic!
PILOBOLUS - SHADOWLAND
FEB 18, 2017 • 8 pm
Get ready for a completely unbelievable evening!
Shadowland blends Pilobolus’ legendary modern dance
with projected images, acrobatic dance choreography
and thrilling visuals to transform the human body into
metaphorical themes before your very eyes. High energy,
fast paced and utterly astounding!
Pilobolus’ dancers will appear in skin-tight costumes
during this performance.
Tickets*: $40, $38 & $28 Adults | $40, $24 & $18 Students
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Get ready to get STOMP’d!
STOMP
NOV 1, 2016 • 7:30 pm
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, is a joyful
explosion of music, dance, and physical comedy. The cast of eight
inventive young performers has the world dancing to a new beat
using instruments created from everyday objects and a perfectly
synchronized ballet of juggled sticks, drums, and dance. Thrilling
to watch, incredible to hear, and impossible to forget!
Tickets*: $54, $47 & $37
Photo © Steve McNicholas, 2012
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Family and
Kids Series
Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Live theatre to warm the hearts of multiple generations!
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE!
May the FARCE be with you!
ONE-MAN STAR WARS™ TRILOGY
FEB 3, 2017 • 6:30 pm
MAR 17, 2017 • 7:30 pm | MAR 18, 2017 • 3 pm & 7:30 pm
Approximately 80 minutes, including intermission.
Approximately 75 minutes.
Tickets*: $30, $24 & $20 Adults | $25, $20 & $18 Students
VIP Tickets*: $40 (includes premium seating and post-show photo
opportunity with Daniel Tiger and one of his friends)
Tickets*: $26 Adults | $21 Students
Mesmerizing for all ages
65 million years in the making, but worth the wait!
Daniel Tiger and all of his friends are hopping aboard
AGES
the trolley for an interactive musical adventure filled
2-8
with singing, dancing, life lessons and laughter as they
explore their much-loved Neighborhood.
BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR
AND OTHER TREASURED STORIES
This zany take on Star Wars condenses all the epic plots into one
hilarious show as one tireless actor single-handedly performs
all the characters, sings the music, and fights the battles!
NOTE: costumes are welcome; no masks or weapons allowed.
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd.
All ‘Star Wars’ elements property of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
AGES
3-8
FEB 25, 2017 • 11 am
Nova Scotia’s Mermaid Theatre uses innovative puppetry to
bring together old favorites and new friends from three of Eric
Carle’s beloved stories – The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Brown
Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Papa, Please Get the
Moon for Me.
Approximately 60 minutes.
Tickets*: $12
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AGES
6 - Yoda
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ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE
AGES
5 - 12 +
APR 25, 2017 • 6:30 pm
Get ready for an extreme playdate! These eye-popping puppets
are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run
and hide – but don’t! You won’t want to miss a minute of this
fun, entertaining and educational live show!
Approximately 50 minutes.
Tickets*: $22 & $16 Adults | $18 & $12 Students
VIP Tickets*: $40 (includes premium seating and on-stage meet-and-greet
before the show)
Please note: Everyone attending a Midland Center for the Arts
performance must have a ticket, regardless of age.
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Youth on Stage
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©Disney
MIDLAND’S OWN CENTER STAGE THEATRE PRESENTS
MAR 25, 31 & APR 1, 2017 • 7:30 pm
MAR 26 & APR 2, 2017 • 3 pm
The smash hit Broadway musical returns in all its splendor to Center
Stage Theatre! It’s a classic musical love story filled with unforgettable
characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers
including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Relive the romance
and enchantment! Approximately 120 minutes, including intermission.
Tickets*: $43, $33 & $28 Adults | $33, $23 & $18 Students
Family 4-Pack*: $92 (2 Adults + 2 Students)
AGES
5 & UP
BE OUR GUEST! Add-on experience!
MAR 26 & APR 2, 2017 • 1 pm
Tickets: $9 | Details at mcfta.org
Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice | Book by Linda Woolverton.
Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth | Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Directed by Tommy Wedge
Sponsored by
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Holidays at
the Center
Holidays sponsored by
National touring company!
Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE
CHRISTMAS! The Musical
NOV 18, 2016 • 7 pm | NOV 19, 2016 • 1 pm • 4 pm • 7 pm
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes
to life on stage! Featuring the hit songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr.
Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s
more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming
holiday classic. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New
York Times calls "100 times better than any bedside story!"
Tickets*: $52, $42, $32 & $25
VIP Tickets*: $100 (7 pm shows only)
One performance only!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
by Chip Davis
NOV 27, 2016 • 3:30 pm
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been
America’s favorite holiday tradition for 30 years! Grammy®
Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the
beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with
dazzling multimedia effects. The spirit of the season comes alive
with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller!
Tickets*: $97, $72, $62 & $47
MIDLAND’S OWN CENTER STAGE CHOIRS PRESENTS
MEN OF MUSIC'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT
DEC 4, 2016 • 2 pm & 7 pm
The “Ambassadors of Music” perform a Christmas concert filled
with sentimental favorites.
Location: First United Methodist Church, Midland
Directed by Grace Marra
FREE ADMISSION; a freewill offering will be taken
JINGLE: A HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
DEC 17, 2016 • 7 pm
Share the excitement of December with a joyous holiday show
featuring the combined 200 voices of the Chorale, Camerata,
Men of Music, the Bella Voce singers and contemporary vocal
jazz ensembles! Enjoy a heart-warming recitation of A Visit from
St. Nicholas, and brighten a needy child’s holiday by bringing an
unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army’s toy drive!
Directed by James Hohmeyer, Heather DeGroot, Tracey Kempsell & Grace Marra
Tickets*: $16 Adults | $11 Students
Co-sponsored by RE/MAX of Midland - Wayne & Karen Crosby
and Feeny Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Midland
Save the Date!
Holiday Art Fair Nov 12 & 13
More Holidays
Danú
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The perfect balance of classical zest
& pop culture's best!
HOLIDAY POPS
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
DEC 10, 2016 • 7:30 pm
Experience the magic of the holidays,
the wonder of cirque, and the beauty of
live orchestra! Cirque de la Symphonie is a
unique and elegant fusion of awe-inspiring
performances by aerial flyers, acrobats,
contortionists and dancers, all choreographed
to some of the holiday’s best traditional and
popular music. Celebrate the season with the
Midland Symphony Orchestra!
Tickets*: $45 & 38 Adults | $18 & $15 Students
Family 4-Pack*: $91 (2 Adults + 2 Students}
“The ushers helped me pick my jaw up
off the floor…” ~ DC Metro Theater Arts
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The
wow
Series
Windows on the World
TICKET
PACKAGES
Artists from around the country and around the globe visit the Great
Lakes Bay Region to share their cultural heritage. Each performance
ends with a free and casual post-show party with the performers.
Try something new! Have a drink…share a laugh…explore your world.
Rock & roll meets bluegrass
THE HILLBENDERS:
Tommy – A Bluegrass Opry
SEP 22, 2016 • 7:30 pm
only $50
for all
four shows!
Rolling Stone magazine hailed The HillBenders’ bluegrass-infused tribute to
The Who’s classic rock opera as one of the "50 Best Things We Saw At SXSW
2015." Using banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and guitar, The HillBenders defy all
hillbilly stigmas to bring new perspective to Tommy – all while paying total
respect to its creators.
Tickets*: $25 & $15
Hailing from historic County Waterford!
DANÚ: A CHRISTMAS GATHERING
DEC 2, 2016 • 7:30 pm
The award-winning ensemble returns to the U.S. with a high-energy celebration
of Christmas, offering a taste of the customs and charm of traditional Irish
holiday celebrations. Danú thrills Celtic music lovers around the globe with
their virtuoso instrumentals, gorgeous singing and topnotch guest dancers in a
glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.
This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest
that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Tickets*: $42, $35 & $20
Photo by John D. Kelly
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Special thanks
to the Midland Area Community Foundation for
supporting the WoW Series and to Momentum Midland.
Watch for special activities in downtown Midland before each show.
Donations
Can you imagine a world without the arts?
Neither can we. In addition to the joy it brings, an
active local arts scene helps connect and engage
communities, and Midland Center for the Arts is
pleased be the area’s leading presenter of arts
experiences that inspire and entertain thousands
each year.
They'll get the house rockin', eh?
TORQ PERCUSSION QUARTET
JAN 20, 2017 • 7:30 pm
Pioneers in the world of modern percussion, the exhilarating
Canadian ensemble leaves audiences of all ages amazed with
their showmanship and musicianship. Their unparalleled
commitment to excellence and ability to meaningfully
connect with an audience makes them a unique musical
ensemble not to be missed!
Tickets*: $25 & $15
But did you know that ticket and tuition sales cover
only 1/3 of our costs? The rest comes from generous
supporters like you.
With your 100% tax-deductible contribution, you
help MCFTA present diverse and affordable local,
national and international talent and education
programs that enhance everyone’s quality of life.
When you donate to MCFTA, you become a member
of our “Circle of Friends,” a group of dedicated
individuals and families who understand how vital
the arts are to the Great Lakes Bay Region. Plus,
you'll enjoy special benefits throughout the season.
Please join our Circle of Friends by including a
financial contribution with your ticket order.
Thank you!
It's all green lights for BODYTRAFFIC
BODYTRAFFIC
MAY 13, 2017 • 7:30 pm
Whether you’re new to dance or an experienced viewer,
BODYTRAFFIC will help you explore the cutting edge with
new, original works. For the award-winning Los Angelesbased ensemble, variety counts for much and a dose of sexy
never hurts in a performance that shows the many ways the
human body can express itself – and hopefully tells us a bit
about ourselves!
Tickets*: $25 & $15
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Midland Symphony
Orchestra
Bohuslav Rattay, Music Director
Opening Night
ALL ABOUT THAT BASS
OCT 1, 2016 • 7:30 pm
Edgar Meyer, bass
Sibelius Finlandia
Meyer Double Bass Concerto No. 1
Bottesini Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass
Elgar Enigma Variations
Grammy® Award-winning bassist and composer Edgar Meyer is
known for his wide range of musical styles including bluegrass,
classical and jazz. As the most remarkable virtuoso in the history of
the instrument, he’s collaborated with superstars like Joshua Bell,
Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile and James Taylor. Closing the evening, the
riddle Elgar built into his Enigma Variations remains unsolved, but
no answer is needed to appreciate this witty masterpiece.
Tickets*: $43 & $34 Adults | $15 Students
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Holiday Pops
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CLASSICAL JOHN WILLIAMS
NOV 5, 2016 • 7:30 pm
Bernstein Overture to Candide
John Williams Horn Concerto
R. Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Kurt Civilette, horn
Popular film composer John Williams steps outside the silver screen with his
purely classical concerto, a symphonic poem that explores a variety of colors
and moods. MSO’s own Principal Horn Kurt Civilette takes on this technically
demanding work. Strauss’ romantic suite from his opera, Der Rosenkavalier,
ends the evening on a comic note.
Tickets*: $43 & $34 Adults | $15 Students
BRAHMS DOUBLE
FEB 11, 2017 • 7:30 pm
Amanda Wang, violin
Patrick Owen, cello
Debussy Afternoon of a Faun
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn
Brahms Double Concerto
The orchestra serves up a double dose of Brahms with Haydn Variations,
showcasing Brahms’ skills as a composer; and Concerto for Violin and Cello, his
final work for orchestra. Cellist Patrick Owen returns to his hometown with
violinist Amanda Wang to perform the powerful and sincere double feature.
Tickets*: $43 & $34 Adults | $15 Students
Sponsored by
MSO SEASON PREVIEW
APR 7, 2017 • 7:30 pm
Music Director Bohuslav Rattay and the MSO offer a sneak peek at next
season’s highlights with added commentary from MSO musicians. After the
performance, the orchestra welcomes the audience to come up on stage for a
reception in celebration of the coming season.
Tickets*: $38 Adults | $15 Students
Sponsored by
TCHAIKOVSKY & GRIEG
APR 29, 2017 • 7:30 pm
Gabriela Martinez, piano
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
From the crashing opening chords to the boisterous final movement, Grieg’s
Piano Concerto has enchanted listeners for over a century. Venezuelan guest
pianist Gabriela Martinez joins the MSO to perform this enduring favorite
with panache and poetry. The program concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth
Symphony, self-doubtful yet showcasing his undisputed mastery of melody.
Tickets*: $43 & $34 Adults | $15 Students
Sponsored by
1012
Center Stage
Theatre
Community Theater at its best!
Winner of 5 Tony Awards®!
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
SEPT 24 & 30, OCT 1, 7 & 8, 2016 • 7:30 pm
SEPT 25, OCT 2 & 9, 2016 • 3 pm
The perfect show for folks who love musicals – and those who
need to be won over! When a mousy musical theater lover
lowers the needle onto a recording of his favorite show, the
characters explode to life, singing and dancing across his living
room! A loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical featuring a slate
of kooky characters and one show-stopping song-and-dance
number after another! Will it work out in the end? Of course it
will – it’s a musical!
Music & lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar
Directed by Dexter Brigham | Choreographed by Rita Gnida
Tickets*: $26 Adults | $19 Students
World premiere of original drama
“HOMETOWN” ~ ANONYMOUS
DEC 8 & 9, 2016 • 7:30 pm | DEC 10 & 11, 2016 • 3 pm
The artists of Center Stage Theatre are proud to unveil a
new play, developed from stories submitted by members of
our community, and woven into a revealing narrative that
honors America’s legacy as a nation of immigrants. Hometown
Anonymous seeks to bring friends and neighbors together to
experience our shared story, our journey from a far-off land.
Directed by Keeley Stanley-Bohn
Tickets*: $20 Adults | $16 Students
Madcap tour de force!
ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S THE 39 STEPS
JAN 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2017 • 7:30 pm
JAN 15 & 22, 2017 • 3 pm
Hitchcock’s classic 1935 film of mystery and suspense comes to
life on the stage to hilarious effect as the entire film script is
faithfully reenacted by just four actors, complete with highspeed chases, daring escapes and the occasional stabbing. This
audience favorite is an absurdly enjoyable, gleefully theatrical
riff on the Master of Suspense’s spy tour de force!
Adapted by Patrick Barlow | Directed by Bill Anderson, Jr.
Tickets*: $20 Adults | $16 Students
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LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
FEB 18, 2017 • 3 pm† , FEB 25, 2017 • 7 pm
FEB 19 & 26, 2017 • 2 pm
A single day in the home of the Tyrone family reveals deep bonds of love
damaged by addiction, blame and resentment. Eugene O’Neill’s explosive,
semi-autobiographical, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama reveals a family mired
in the dark recesses of a bitter, troubled past.
Written by Eugene O’Neill | Directed by Matt Hutchinson
Sponsored by Midland Area Community Foundation and Neil & Annmarie Hawkins.
Tickets*: $20 Adults | $16 Students
† Long
Day’s Journey into Night’s February 18 performance: Act 1 will begin at 3 pm; Act 2 will
begin at 7 pm. There is an optional dinner between acts for an additional fee. Details at mcfta.org.
Sizzling dark comedy!
VENUS IN FUR
MAR 10 & 11, 2017 • 7:30 pm
A casting call for an actress to play the lead in an adaptation of the classic
sadomasochistic tale Venus in Furs turns up an actress utterly unsuited for the
part. However, as director and actress work through the script, they blur the
line between play and reality, entering into an escalating game of submission
and domination only one of them can win.
Adult language and subject matter. One-hour, self-contained production
prepared for 2017 American Association of Community Theatre Competition.
Written by David Ives | Directed by Susie Polito
Tickets: $12
Dark and twisted fun
ASSASSINS
MAY 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2017 • 7:30 pm
MAY 14 & 21, 2017 • 3 pm
Bold, original and disturbing – Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals
who tried to assassinate the President of the United States. From John Wilkes
Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, this musical journey bends time and space; a
nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins from different historical
periods inspire each other to harrowing acts in pursuit of glory and fame.
Adult language and subject matter.
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Book by John Weidman
Directed by Michael Wisniewski
Tickets*: $26
Center Stage Theatre
Season Sponsor:
Dr. John Carter, D.D.S
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Scene from February 2016
performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Center Stage
Choirs
Friends & neighbors singing together
The calendar says 2016, but it will feel like 1940!
THE MANHATTAN DOLLS
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
OCT 15, 2016 • 7:30 pm | OCT 16, 2016 • 3 pm
Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and join The
Manhattan Dolls on a musical journey through the 30s and 40s.
The Dolls blend beautiful ballads with favorite toe-tapping
tunes, and take time to honor our brave men and women in the
military. From boogie-woogie to the blues, The Manhattan Dolls
celebrate the best of the Great American songbook!
Tickets*: $23 Adults | $15 Students
Songs that stand the test of time!
INDIVISIBLE: With Liberty and Justice For All
NOV 6, 2016 • 3 pm
The Center Stage Chorale and Bella Voce singers continue their
exciting tradition of saluting our great country with rousing
renditions of America’s favorite songs selected from the different
ethnic traditions that make our country a magical place!
Directed by James Hohmeyer, Heather DeGroot and Tracey Kempsell
Tickets*: $16 Adults | $11 Students
Free for military (active & veterans), and emergency responders courtesy of
RE/MAX of Midland - Wayne & Karen Crosby & FEENY Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Spilling secrets of song & stage
ROAD WARRIORS: The (Mostly) True Tales
of Two Old Theatre Guys
JAN 27 & 28, 2017 • 7:30 pm | JAN 29, 2017 • 3 pm
Join Choral Director James Hohmeyer, Managing Director
Dexter Brigham and a myriad of talented friends as they swap
questionable war stories about smoky backstage shenanigans,
onstage hijinks and other tales of a misspent youth, all while
regaling their adoring crowd with song!
Directed by James Hohmeyer and Dexter Brigham
Tickets*: $19
Many voices, one world!
EARTHSONGS
MAR 4, 2017 • 7:30 pm
The Chorale and Bella Voce singers explore songs from across
the globe featuring the human voice in thrilling, remarkable
and unforgettable ways.
Tickets*: $16 Adults | $11 Students
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The perfect evening for musical theatre lovers!
LULLABIES OF BROADWAY
APR 22, 2017 • 7:30 pm
This is the stuff that dreams are made of! Hear Center Stage
vocalists perform some of Broadway’s most enduring classics
– from the early days of the Great White Way through today’s
Broadway of Stephen Sondheim and Stephen Schwartz – all
performed on the Auditorium stage by our own local talent
and orchestra.
Directed by James Hohmeyer
Tickets*: $20 Adults | $15 Students
This performance will feature a farewell tribute to Midland’s esteemed
conductor, James Hohmeyer, who will be retiring this season.
Wholesome fun for the entire family!
MEN OF MUSIC SPRING SHOW
APR 28, 2017 • 8 pm | APR 29, 2017 • 2 pm & 8 pm
The always entertaining Men of Music will tickle your funny bone
with costumed skits and wholesome fun for the entire family!
Directed by Grace Marra
Tickets*: $15
Exceptional vocal talent
CAMERATA SINGERS JUNE CONCERT
JUN 25, 2017 • 7 pm
The Camerata Singers, the elite vocal ensemble of Center Stage
Choirs, presents a unique repertoire. From the Renaissance
to contemporary choral music, the sound of the human voice
raised in song is a uniquely memorable experience.
Tickets*: $13
Center Stage Choirs
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MUSEUM HOURS:
Winter Hours (SEPT 6, 2016 – MAY 27, 2017)
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm | Thursdays until 8 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm | Closed Monday & Tuesday
Current hours at www.mcfta.org/abdm
ADMISSION:
$9 Adults | $6 Ages 4 - 14 | Free for ABDM members
Hall of Ideas-only Ticket: $5 Ages 4 and up.
National Touring Exhibition!
DESIGN ZONE: BEHIND THE SCENES
JAN 28 – APR 30, 2017
Visitors can go behind the scenes and see how video game
developers, music producers, roller coaster designers, and other
creative problem solvers use math to do amazing things.
Exhibition created by The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
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Sponsored by
The galleries on the 4th floor of the museum provide a respite
and journey into art and artists whose work fuses art and science.
FALL 2016 OCT – DEC
FREEING THE GESTURE: DONALD MARTINY
Arising out of the traditions of Gestural Abstraction, Martiny’s
brush strokes are freed from the canvas, creating threedimensional sculptures that spill into the viewer’s space.
Exhibition organized by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
SPRING 2017 APR
– JUNE
GREATER MICHIGAN ART EXHIBITION
Solo Exhibit Winner
CHROMATIC DRAWING
An invitational exhibition of colored pencil drawings created
by artists from across America.
APR 28 – MAY 27, 2017
4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ART AWARDS
MIDLAND AREA SCHOOLS ART SHOW
Sculpture by Donald Martiny
RHYTHM IN ALGORITHM: JIANGMEI WU ORIGAMI
Wu uses the discipline of paper folding to create overlapping
realms between art, design, science and engineering.
55th Annual GREATER MICHIGAN ART EXHIBITION
Works by artists from across the state in a juried competition.
WINTER 2017 JAN – MAR
SUMMER 2017 JUNE – AUG
Drawing by Armin Mersmann
DRAWN OUT: A DRAWING INVITATIONAL
Drawing realizes the ultimate depiction, uniting the artist with
the mark making surface. Features works from across America.
STUDIO SCHOOL STUDENT & FACULTY SHOW
WATER, RAIN AND FOG
Featuring artists from around the country who revel in the
complex difficulty posed by artistically representing water and
other liquids.
CONTEMPORARY MASTERS OF MARINE PAINTING
A collection of works by masterful painters, many of whom are
notable members of the American Society of Marine Artists.
SANDRA GOTTLIEB: OCTOBER WAVES
The artist's large-scale photographs capture the ephemeral
nature of the sea – from peaceful and calm, to tumultuous
and angry.
Exhibition organized through Katharine T. Carter & Associates.
Painting by James Wolford
County
Historical Society
Midland
BECOME
A MEMBER
TODAY!
Under the umbrella of Midland Center for the Arts, the Midland
County Historical Society features two unique museum
properties: Heritage Park encompassing the 1874 Bradley Home
Museum, the Carriage House, and the Herbert H. Dow Historical
Museum and The Herbert D. Doan Midland County History
Center featuring an interactive gallery and a research library of
Midland County history. www.mcfta.org/mchs
Visit
www.mcfta.org/member
SPECIAL EVENT!
HONORING OUR VETERANS:
VICTORIAN FUNERAL AND CEMETERY TOUR
MAY 20, 2017 • 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM
Tickets: $15 | $12 MCHS members and military personnel
Cemeteries carry history – personal and collective – like no
other site. This unique event brings a personal touch to this
history. Begin at the Bradley Home learning about Victorian
funeral customs before being transported via double decker
bus to the cemetery where you will hear personal stories
during graveside “conversations” featuring actors portraying
area veterans from the Civil War through WWII. Double decker
bus transportation provided by Baymont Inn and Suites.
HERITAGE SERIES
7:30 pm • Tickets: $5 | Free for MCHS members
These unique and entertaining programs will enhance your
appreciation and understanding of important chapters in history.
NOV 17, 2016 • Early Television: The New World in Black & White
FEB 16, 2017 • Women’s Wartime Work Overseas
MAY 18, 2017 • Ernest Hemingway: Michigan and WWI Influences
AUG 17, 2017 • Cement Freighters on the Great Lakes
HANDS-ON HISTORY
11 am – 2 pm • Free admission for all!
Stop by Heritage Park for fun and engaging family-focused
activities to discover, appreciate and preserve our unique
local heritage. A new theme each time!
Topics at www.mcfta.org/hoh.
Sponsored by
SEP 17, 2016 | DEC 17, 2016
FEB 18, 2017 | APR 29, 2017
FIRESIDE CHATS
2 pm • Free admission for all!
Join local residents as they share memories of yesteryear.
SEP 15, 2016 | OCT 13, 2016
APR 13, 2017 | MAY 11, 2017
Kids andCenter Stage Theatre's
Live Theatre connect
Youth on Stage
Where
Youth from across the region have opportunities to learn
about the performing arts while being part of onstage
theatrical productions. Each season, Peanut Gallery offers
family-friendly productions featuring actors in 4th through
8th grade, and Interim Theatre provides opportunities for
aspiring actors ages 13 through 21.
Peanut Gallery’s
THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH
NOV 11 & 12, 2016 • 7:30 pm
NOV 12 & 13, 2016 • 3 pm
Performed by 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Written by Susan Nanus | Based on the book by Norton Juster
Directed by Cheryl & Larry Levy
Tickets: $14 Adults | $10 Students
Peanut Gallery’s
THE BRETHREN
NOV 25, 26 & 27, 2016 • 2 pm & 5 pm
Performed in the Bradley Home by 8- to 14-year-olds.
Written and directed by Jeff Simmons
Tickets: $8
CENTER STAGE YOUTH CHOIRS
The Choirs provide year-long programs educating youth
in the vocal arts. The Prelude ensemble is for grades 3 – 5;
the Lyrica ensemble is for grades 5 – 8. Additionally, the
Bel Canto ensemble is comprised of select Lyrica ensemble
members. Rehearsals take place at Midland Center for the
Arts on Tuesdays from 4:30 – 6 pm, September through April.
Bella Voce is an ensemble of high school-age women that
performs regularly with the Center Stage Chorale as well as
at many community events. Rehearsals take place at Midland
Center for the Arts on Mondays from 6:30 – 8 pm.
CENTER STAGE YOUTH CONCERTS
Peanut Gallery’s
DOROTHY IN WONDERLAND
JUNE 15, 16 & 17, 2017 • 7:30 pm
JUNE 17 & 18, 2017 • 3 pm
DEC 14, 2016 • 7 pm - Prelude, Lyrica & Bel Canto
MAR 22, 2017 • 7 pm - Bella Voce
APR 19, 2017 • 7 pm - Prelude, Lyrica & Bel Canto
Tickets: $8
Performed by 4th, 5th and 6th graders.
Book by Brian Taylor | Music by Bill Francoeur | Lyrics by Scott DeTurk
Directed by Bill Heeschen
Tickets: $14 Adults | $10 Students
Sponsored by
Interim Theatre’s
THE OUTSIDERS
AUG 3, 4 & 5, 2017 • 7:30 pm
Performed by 13- to 21-year-olds.
Book by S. E. Hinton | Adapted by Christopher Serge
Directed by Gretchen VanHoorelbeke
Tickets: $14 Adults | $10 Students
Youth Auditions
www.mcfta.org/
auditions
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Education at
the Center
FAMILY DISCOVERY DAYS
Programs that spread excitement about science and art
through entertaining presentations and hands-on discovery.
All events except Super Science Day and Exploration Stations
have limited space; no guarantee of availability at the door.
Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Sponsored by
Midland Symphony Orchestra presents
TUNES FOR TOTS
AGES
0-4
Free interactive musical encounters for children held
in the Auditorium Lobby.
Sponsored by Members First Credit Union & MOMS Club of Midland
OCT 26, 2016 • 10 am
SCREAM, SHOUT, STOMP!
Jim Fulkerson and the Midland Resonators turn ordinary
upcycled objects like trash cans, boxes and hardware tools into
fun musical instruments. Halloween costumes encouraged!
NOV 9, 2016 • 10 am
GIDDY UP, GUITAR!
Strum and hum along with classical guitarist Brad DeRoche
on one of the most popular and versatile musical instruments
ever played.
DEC 7, 2016 • 10 am
CAROL ALL THE WAY
Kick off the holiday season with a fun and interactive musical
introduction to movement, rhythm, creativity, singing and a
variety of instruments presented by The Children’s School
of Music!
FEB 1, 2017 • 10 am
TUBA TIME
How low can YOU go?
MSO Principal Tuba
Mark Cox introduces
the low bellowing sounds
of the largest member
of the brass family
accompanied by MSO
pianist Mary Jo Cox.
SEP 17, 2016 • 10 am
ALPACA FARM EXPERIENCE
AGES Meet at Varner’s Alpaca Links to learn the science
8+
and art of raising Huacaya alpacas. Try your hand at
chores, see what alpacas eat and where they sleep,
then make a felt project using alpaca fiber!
Tickets: $6
OCT 22, 2016 • 10:30 am
AGES
8+
HALLOWEEN MAKEUP WORKSHOP
Learn step-by-step superhero, monster and animal
makeup effects from a professional makeup artist.
Includes makeup kit and instructions to take home.
Register by Oct. 7 to reserve your spot.
Tickets: $30 | $25 AB Dow museum members | Free for chaperones
FEB 11, 2017 • 11 am – 3 pm
AGES
4+
SUPER SCIENCE DAY
Explore science at 15 hands-on demonstration stations
during this fun, open house-style event.
Tickets: $4 per child | Free for chaperones
MAR 30, 2017 • 6 – 8 pm
AGES
4+
EXPLORATION STATIONS
Museum visitors will be invited to participate in a
variety of interactive demonstrations.
Free with museum admission
APR 8, 2017 • 3 pm
IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD – LIVE ANIMAL
ENCOUNTER!
Learn about the characteristics of Michigan birds,
mammals and reptiles, the habitats they occupy and
the roles they play in the ecosystem with live animal
ambassadors from Howell Nature Center.
AGES
4+
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Tickets: $9 | $6 AB Dow museum members
STUDIO SCHOOL
Small class sizes mean more one-on-one attention, and our
topnotch facilities include spacious studios and specialized
equipment – darkroom with enlargers, high-fire kilns, and
a jewelry/metals studio featuring a vacuum caster.
www.mcfta.org/class for current offerings
The Studio School is funded in part by the Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Trust.
Special Events
SEP 7, 2016 • 5:30 pm
HE SAID/SHE SAID
THE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
OF MUSIC
Start your child's musical journey with TCSOM. Our goal is
to teach music and also exercise children’s natural
musicianship so they will have a lifelong source of inner
expression, creativity, happiness and fulfillment. Providing
quality musical education, piano, and guitar to children of
all ages and skill levels – babies through age 12 – in a familyfriendly environment.
www.mcfta.org/tcsom or email [email protected]
CAMPS & CLASSES
We offer Spring Break and Summer camps & classes! Sign your
kids up and open the door to a world of creativity! Half-day and
full-day camps available for preschool through teens!
www.mcfta.org/class
Gather in the Saints & Sinners Lounge for a fun and enlightening
happy hour as Midland artists Valerie Allen and Armin
Mersmann discuss their top choices for ArtPrize 2016.
FREE: light refreshments and cash bar available
SEP 26 & OCT 4, 2016 • ALL DAY
DESTINATION ARTPRIZE
Day-long charter bus trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to
experience ArtPrize 2016. Artprize.org
Tickets: $45 | $35 AB Dow museum members
SCIENCE CAFÉS
AGES
14 +
Engaging explorations of science topics geared toward
young adults and older.
FREE ADMISSION
NOV 14, 2016 • 7 pm
GLOW NIGHT
Get a closer look at fluorescence, phosphorescence and chemiand bio-luminescence of living things. For ages 12 & up.
Reserve tickets in advance.
DEC 8, 2016 • 7 pm
BACON & EGGS: They’re not just for breakfast!
Bring your scientific curiosity and be prepared for some culinary
exploration. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
MAR 11, 2017 • Noon – 3 pm
FEB 2, 2017 • 7 pm
Come find the perfect camp for your child during this
FREE event featuring representatives from over 20
organizations! Bring your summer calendar; many
organizations will be accepting registrations!
Learn the science of sleep, see and test equipment used to
evaluate sleep habits and address sleep issues.
Offered in partnership with “Thursday Nights at the Center”
Saints & Sinners Lounge open for socializing and music at 5:30 pm.
SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF
SCIENCE AND THE SANDMAN: All About Sleep
JUNE 15, 2017 • 8 pm
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Midland Center for the Arts’ Art from the Heart scholarship
fund can assist with costs associated with attending classes,
performances or other cultural events. Early application is
recommended. www.mcfta.org/forms
Generously supported by the Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Trust
FIRE(WORK)’D UP!
The Characteristics and Chemistry of Pyrotechnics
A fun and educational talk on the chemistry and safe use of
fireworks, focusing on compliance with Michigan law. An
outdoor demonstration follows, weather permitting.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Underwritten by The American Chemical Society – Midland Section
Sponsored by Arbury Insurance Agency
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Thursday Nights
at the Center
The weekend is almost here…Make Midland Center for
the Arts your go-to spot for Thursday night fun and
entertainment! Thursday Nights at the Center are a time to
gather, hang out, discuss, and just have a good time together.
Complete schedule of Thursday Nights at the Center events at
www.mcfta.org/thursdays
UNCORKED HAPPY HOUR
21 & UP NIGHTS IN THE MUSEUM
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month • 5:30 – 8 pm
4th Thursday of each month • 8 – 10 pm
Unwind from an already too-long week with a fun happy
hour in the Saints & Sinners Lounge. Special entertainment
will include everything from mellow jazz music to energetic
a cappella to trivia and holiday-themed celebrations. The bar
will feature specialty drinks along with a great wine and beer
selection.
Why should the kids have all the fun? You can create your own
rock band or be inspired on the digital painting wall or just
wander through the galleries with a nice glass of wine. These
events will feature food, drink and entertainment along with
access to all of the fun and unique exhibits in the museum.
Must be 21+ to attend.
Saints & Sinners Lounge
Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art Galleries
Free admission, entertainment and socializing; cash bar
Tickets: $10 (includes museum admission)
COMEDY & CABARET
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
2nd Thursday of each month • 8 – 10 pm
Need a few laughs? Enjoy an evening of pure fun! Some
months will feature stand-up comedians, other months will
feature cabaret entertainment produced by our own Center
Stage Theatre artists. Whatever the event, drinks will flow,
light munchies will be provided, and a good time will be had!
Saints & Sinners Lounge
Tickets: $10
mcfta.org | 800.523.7649
5th Thursday of each month • 6 - 8 pm
Occasionally, the calendar gifts us with a 5th Thursday in
the month, and those are special days where we encourage
families to join us for a family-friendly evening activity that
will have your kids reeling for days! From a magic show &
balloon animal creations to a Kid’s Cabaret night (complete
with youth performers) these are events for families to share.
Activities included with museum admission
Get Involved!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
Thursday Nights at the Center
SEPTEMBER
8
Cabaret
15
Uncorked
OCTOBER
6
Uncorked
13
Comedy
NOVEMBER
3
Uncorked
10
Cabaret
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VOLUNTEER
A great way to support the community, meet new friends,
fulfill a passion, or just have fun. The Center couldn’t
function without our dedicated volunteers. We need you!
Family Fun
20
Uncorked
Learn more at: www.mcfta.org/volunteer
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DONATE OR BECOME A MUSEUM MEMBER
Your tax-deductible contribution to our Friends of
the Center program supports all of the programming
and education events at the Center. From the Midland
Symphony Orchestra to Center Stage Theatre and Choirs
to our education and outreach programs, to high profile
events and entertainment, we couldn’t do it without our
Friends and museum members. In addition, donors and
members receive special benefits.
21 & Up
17
Uncorked
DECEMBER
1
Uncorked
8
15 2122
Uncorked Uncorked
& Up
JANUARY
5
12
Uncorked Cabaret
FEBRUARY
2
Uncorked
MARCH
2
Uncorked
APRIL
6
Uncorked
MAY
4
Uncorked
www.mcfta.org/donate
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Comedy
AUDITION FOR A SHOW
Are you ready to take that step and put your passions
and talents out there? Audition for an opportunity to
participate in one of the Center Stage productions or our
choral ensembles. Auditions are available for ages 3rd
grade through grandma and grandpa.
19 2126
Uncorked
& Up
www.mcfta.org/auditions
JOIN THE E-CLUB
Make sure you know what’s coming up at
the Center. Receive all the program
information plus special offers! If you’re
not a member, you are missing out.
Sign up today at mcfta.org. Click “JOIN E-CLUB.”
E-CLUB
16 2123
Uncorked
& Up
TAKE A CLASS
9
Cabaret
13
Cabaret
11
Comedy
16
Uncorked
20
Uncorked
18
Uncorked
23
21 & Up
30
Family Fun
Learn new skills through our acting classes or stage
management forums. Or check out the Studio School and
try your hand at the visual arts. All of our classes provide a
fun and supportive environment to try something new.
www.mcfta.org/class
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21 & Up
CONNECT • DISCOVER • SHARE
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Midland Center
for the Arts
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Ticket Office
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Saturday • 12 pm – 4 pm
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Purchase tickets to our outstanding performances,
programs and exhibitions!
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All sales are final. Tickets may be returned prior to
performance and considered a charitable contribution.
Everyone attending a Midland Center for the Arts
performance must have a ticket, regardless of age.
Auditorium Seating Chart*
Midland Center for the Arts offers a diverse selection of
arts entertainment. Not all productions or exhibitions
may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for
all ages. Therefore, patrons are responsible for making
informed decisions regarding their ticket purchases.
Questions about specific programs should be directed to
the Ticket Office.
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Processing Fees: Midland Center for the Arts applies a
Processing Fee to most performance tickets. This small
per-ticket fee is specifically used to maintain and upgrade
our facilities. Printed on your actual ticket you will see the
Processing Fee separate from the ticket price.
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on house right. The lower the seat number, the closer it is to the
middle of the theatre.
Imagine . . .
a place where art, science, history, music, theatre, dance, films,
camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers all live
under one roof! This is Midland Center for the Arts, a beautiful
landmark facility where people of all ages are invited to create as
well as appreciate and explore these many areas of interest. With
two performance venues, two museums, art studios, lecture halls,
a historical campus and more, Midland Center for the Arts is
unique among arts centers: it encourages participation in as well
as appreciation for art, music, science and history.
Thank You to our supporters:
Fabiano Brothers, Inc.
RE/MAX of Midland –
Wayne and Karen Crosby
Community Partners
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation • Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation • Midland Area Community Foundation • Charles J. Strosacker Foundation
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs • The Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation • The Alden & Vada Dow Family Foundations
First Merit Bank - Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Fund • Midland 100 Club • The Doan Family Foundation • James R. and Anita Horne Jenkins Family Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts • Barstow Foundation • Bay Area Community Foundation • Saginaw Community Foundation • Michigan Humanities Council
Arts Midwest • Michigan Baseball Foundation • Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission
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Celebrating 45 Years
1801 W. Saint Andrews
Midland, MI 48640
mcfta.org
TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 15 AT NOON!
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HOW TO ORDER
YOUR TICKETS
1. Online at mcfta.org
2. Call: 800.523.7649
3. Visit:Mon-Fri 12-6 pm
Sat 12 - 4 pm
Join us for a FREE outdoor concert!
FUNKADESI
AUGUST 26, 2016 • 7 PM
A delirious blend of Indian music, reggae, funk and Afro-Caribbean
grooves creates the one-world sound and positive vibe that makes
Chicago’s Funkadesi a unique and compelling musical force!
Location: Downtown Midland
Details at www.mcfta.org/wow
Read all about The WoW Series on page 9!