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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-2023 Playbill FinalPERFORMING ARTS GUIDE 2022/2023 2 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com T WIN C ITIES B ALLET OF M INNESOTA TCB FunQuest: Little Red Riding Hood OCTOBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 Dracula WORLD PREMIERE MARCH 2021 MAY 2021 THERUBYSLIPPERS a Wizard of OZ Ballet www.TwinCitiesBallet.org JOI N USFOROUR 20 2 0 - 2 1 S EA S O N ThisactivityismadepossiblebythevotersofMinnesotathroughgrantsfromtheMinnesotaStateArtsBoard,thankstoalegislativeappropriationfromthearts andculturalheritagefund. Dance With Us Ballet Royale Minnesota Minnesota’s Premier Ballet Academy NURTURING • INCLUSIVE • PASSIONATE Safe, healthy and noncompetitive environment. From toddlers to adults & beginners to professionals. Full offering of in-person Classes for all ages including Live the Dream. Register Now BalletRoyaleMN.org -88-16 JOI N USFOROUR 20 2 2 - 2 3 S EA S O N A ROCK BALLET MARCH 2023 OCTOBER 2022 DECEMBER 2022 MAY 2023 Cinderella 1944: A Love Story DOWNTOWN DANCE! Creative dance classes at the Lakeville Area Arts Center T W I N C I T I E S B A L L E T Lakeville Area Arts Center 3 11211 205th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 (952)469-2995 One Bite and You’ll be Back! PorterHouse has built it’s reputation by staying true to quality. We serve all the steakhouse classics from hand-cut Angus steaks to succulent lobster tails. We offer a full bar and great wine list. Reserve on-line or by phone. porterhousesteakandseafood.com Steakhouse classics from hand-cut Angus steaks to succulent lobster tails, full bar and great wine list. DISCIPLINED. RELEVANT. CONSISTENT. Robert “Bob” Bayer, ChFC ®, CLU ®, CASL ® LPL Registered Principal (952) 223-6515 stonebrookewealthmanagementinc.com Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealth Advice for a Purposeful Life CLEAR. CONCISE. COMPELLING. Robert “Bob” Bayer, ChFC ®, CLU ®, RICP, CASL ®,BFA® LPL Registered Principal stonebrookewealth.com (952) 223-6515 4 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com SEATING INFO Our theater is a flexible, versatile space for which seating will vary for each theater event. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to showtime for most productions. Specific seating charts for each event are available on our website. Accessible seating is available in the floor section and in the balcony. There is an elevator at the front entrance that serves all levels of the building. WELCOME! To the Lakeville Area Arts Center STAFF Joe Masiarchin - Manager Karla Hartmann - Program Coordinator Nancy Schulte - Office Assistant WE ARE EXCITED TO SHARE OUR 2022/2023 SEASON! TICKETS Online: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Phone: 952-985-4640 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday) In Person: Arts Center office during weekday business hours at 20965 Holyoke Avenue At the Door: One hour before showtime 2022-23 Lakeville Area Arts Center Guide | August 2022 | Volume19, Published Annually Lakeville Area Arts Center 5 BECOME A MEMBER Your giving makes it happen! To ensure that the Lakeville Area Arts Center can continue to entertain, teach and connect us to the world of art, consider becoming a member of the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit LakevilleArtsCenterFriends.org/ become-a-member/ Membership packages start at only $35! CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITS Immerse yourself in the world of art by taking a class or viewing a gallery exhibit. We offer painting, pottery, mixed media, drawing and specialty workshops for all ages. Our knowledgeable instructors will guide you through the class using artist-grade materials. Visit LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com for the most up-to-date information. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Erickson, President Jeff Larson, Vice President Paul Haglund, Treasurer Carla Schulz, Secretary Julie Amacher Sue Blanchard Michelle Gensinger Keith Mattson Cheryl Morton Sarah Stowell Anna Zappetillo FRIENDS OF THE LAKEVILLE AREA ARTS CENTER This publication is produced and distributed with the support of the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The Friends of the LAAC has raised over $985,000 to support the arts in our community. The Friends is a nonprofit organization formed to support a wide variety of artistic endeavors. For more information, visit their website at LakevilleArtsCenterFriends.org. 6 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Coffee Concerts Become a member of the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center FRIENDS OF THE LAKEVILLE AREA ARTS CENTER Membership Levelsstart at $35 Visit LakevilleArtsCenterFriends.org to view member benefits SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARTS Lakeville Area Arts Center 7 TAKIN’ IT TO THE LIMIT: AN EAGLES TRIBUTE Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious Friday, September 30, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39 / $43 Two of Minnesota’s hottest bands are coming together on stage to perform music by one of the greatest rock bands of all time, The Eagles. Sit back and enjoy songs like “Take It Easy,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “One Of These Nights,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Desperado,” “Hotel California” and many more! “BIRTHDAY CLUB” Expressions Community Theater July 29 & 30, August 4 – 6, 2022 – 7 p.m. July 31, August 7, 2022 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 Minnesota native Phil Olson’s “Birthday Club” follows five women who get together for their birthdays, each with her own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids, while solving the problems of the world. FIRST THURSDAY PUB NIGHT – SEASON TICKETS: Season ticket holders will receive tickets to all six performances (October – March) for only $45 per season and will receive early entry for premium seating options. Pub Night tickets are general admission. First Thursday Pub Night: THE DANG OL’ TRI’OLE Thursday, October 6, 2022 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole is a 6-person bohemian folk group known for their highly entertaining stage presence, mixing musicianship with humor. In addition to originals, the band performs tunes from Fleetwood Mac, the Allman Brothers, Waylon Jennings, John Denver, the Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse and Michael Jackson, to name a few. 8 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com INSURANCE AGENT AUTO REPAIR HOME REPAIR CHIROPRACTOR ACCOUNTANT ATTORNEY RESTAURANT BANK CHURCH CAREER FITNESS CLUB DENTIST TRUSTED L O C A L R ESOURC ESwww.dakotaelectric.com 651-463-6212 Dr. Paula Schanck • Dr. Katherine Belisle Dr. Erin Wrecza • Dr. Kimberly Lentz Dr. Lucy Hancock Surgical • Preventive Medical • Dental Birds and Exotics Welcome www.southforkvet.com 952-892-7970 17445 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville (Just Off I-35 & Hwy. 50) Dr. Paula Schanck • Dr. Katherine Belisle Dr. Erin Wrecza • Dr. Lucy Hancock Dr. Andrea Nason Lakeville Area Arts Center 9 C. WILLI MYLES A Night of Comedy Friday, October 7, 2022 – 7 p.m. Tickets: $24 / 28 A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has a gift of connecting people through humor and storytelling. Growing up with nine sisters and one brother in the south, his stories about acclimating to the cold of Minnesota and his hilarious down-to-earth style will show you that Willi is truly comedy at its best! “BRIGHT STAR” Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts October 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 2022 – 7 p.m. October 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2022 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 Inspired by a real event and featuring the Tony®- nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s “Bright Star” tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, “Bright Star” is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. “CINDERELLA” CastleCo Theatre October 29, November 5, 2022 – 7 p.m. October 29 & 30, November 5 & 6, 2022 – 2 p.m. Tickets: Balcony - $10, Main - $15 / $10 (ages 60 and up) This is a play about a big cheese! Or at least that’s what the mice think. Actually, it’s a fresh retelling of the Cinderella story that will have audience members of all ages laughing in their seats! The play is set in a fairy tale land where mice can talk, magic is real, and the royalty and common folk never interact...that is until the Prince decides to switch up the guest list for his royal ball! 10 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com 11287 Klamath Trail Lakeville MN 952-435-7156 briannoscharthouse.com Chart House Live Music on the Lakeside Patio every day, Thursday through Monday NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 20171 Icenic Trail • Lakeville, MN 55044 (Hwy. 50 & Dodd Blvd) Next to McDonald’s (952) 469-3300 www.lakevilledental.com Your Hometown Dental Office! Serving the Lakeville community for over 40 years! Supporting Lakeville activities for 40 years Discover the Art of Gardening Supporting Lakeville activities for over 40 years Lakeville Area Arts Center 11 First Thursday Pub Night: TWINS OF FRANKLIN Thursday, November 3, 2022 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 The Twins of Franklin are not, in fact, twins. They are two dear friends and Minneapolis musicians Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou. After being regularly mistaken as twins for years they decided to embrace the label and with the help of their full band, they put on live performances of original songs that contain traditional folk elements with spouts of dance, pop, and even anthem rock. Their songs focus on themes of authenticity, self-love, and mental wellness. WINGS OVER AMERICA - A TRIBUTE TO PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS Collective Unconscious Friday, November 4, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34 / $38 Based on Wings’ 1976 live album “Wings Over America,” this show becomes a great retrospective of McCartney’s career and is a celebration of one of the most legendary careers in the history of pop and rock music. The concert features songs from the Beatles, McCartney’s solo albums and Moody Blues; “I’ve Just Seen a Face,” “Blackbird,” “Yesterday,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “Go Now,” “Bluebird” and “Uncle Albert.” “THE GAME’S AFOOT, OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS” Expressions Community Theater November 11 & 12, 17 – 19, 2022 – 7 p.m. November 13 & 20, 2022 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 This award-winning play, written by Ken Ludwig, is about an acclaimed actor of the 1930s, William Gillette, who invites his Sherlock Holmes co-stars to his eccentric Connecticut mansion for a Christmas Eve celebration. But when one of the guests is murdered, Gillette himself assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes to track down the killer before another victim appears. 12 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Join us in a popular series featuring a variety of live music performances on stage along with our in-house bar serving craft beers, wine and pub food. Grab a group of friends or make it a date night. General admission pub-style seating will be available for groups of two or more. Performances are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. but feel free to come and go as you please. TICKETS: $9 / SEASON TICKETS: Season ticket holders receive tickets to all six performances (October – March) for only $45 per season and receive early entry for premium seating options. Pub Night tickets are general admission. All concerts held at the Lakeville Area Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Avenue • 952-985-4640 • LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com THE DANG OL’ TRI’OLE Thursday, October 6, 2022 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole is a 6-person bohemian folk group known for their highly entertaining stage presence, mixing musicianship with humor. In addition to originals, the band performs tunes from Fleetwood Mac, the Allman Brothers, Waylon Jennings, John Denver, the Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse and Michael Jackson, to name a few. TWINS OF FRANKLIN Thursday, November 3, 2022 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 The Twins of Franklin are not, in fact, twins. They are two dear friends and Minneapolis musicians Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou. After being regularly mistaken as twins for years they decided to embrace the label and with the help of their full band, they put on live performances of original songs that contain traditional folk elements with spouts of dance, pop, and even anthem rock. Their songs focus on themes of authenticity, self-love, and mental wellness. First Thursday PUB NIGHTS RELATIVITY THE BAND Thursday, December 1, 2022 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 Relativity The Band combines outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and blazing fiddle to create a fun and eclectic evening of music. Their catalog ranges from acoustic covers of current top 40 songs to classic and folk rock. The band is made up of Sandy Jensen on vocals, mandolin and guitar; Toby Jensen on guitar & vocals; and Mike Hildebrandt, a Minnesota Rock and Country Music Hall of fame inductee, on fiddle and mandolin. TRAINWRECK DUET Thursday, January 5, 2023 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 Trainwreck Duet features Trent Shaw on acoustic guitar, vocals and foot percussion paired with a superb pianist. The band plays a wide variety of vintage lounge pop, blues and classic country, including dazzling virtuoso instrumentals and fun interactive audience banter. THE THIRSTY RIVER Thursday, February 2, 2023 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 The Thirsty River has an undeniable passion that is constantly pushing the limits of Americana music and is not to be defined by their first two studio albums, “The St. Croix Sessions” and “Waffles. They encompass intimate and energetic performances with dynamic harmonies and inevitable on-stage banter. Creating songs about whisky, tobacco, beer, heartache, whisky, growin’ old, workin’ hard, whisky, chewin’, ramblin’ and whisky; they are sure to play something that both you and your grandparents will enjoy. ME AND MR. WRIGHT Thursday, March 2, 2023 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 Join Victoria Johnson and William Wright for a return performance at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The band mixes classic and modern rock from across the decades, featuring artists like Stevie Nicks, The Beatles, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Nirvana and more. Lakeville Area Arts Center 13 14 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Lakeville Area Arts Center 15 TRASHY LITTLE XMAS SHOW Trailer Trash Friday, November 25, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 Tis the season for revelry and this legendary show is guaranteed to be the most fun you can have with your Grinch® underwear on. Rock, sway and swing the night away in your Santa suit, gay apparel or crazy Xmas sweater! This show is complete with general admission seating, dance floor and cash bar. MINI-NUTCRACKER Twin Cities Ballet Tuesday, November 29, 2022 – 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets: $13 / $16 The Mini-Nutcracker is a delightful abbreviated version of Twin Cities Ballet’s classic, “A Minnesota Nutcracker,” designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite. This beloved holiday tradition with soaring music by Tchaikovsky promises to hold the attention of even the youngest theatergoer. Suitable for all ages, this version is less than an hour and is performed by cast members from Twin Cities Ballet’s full-length production. A perfect holiday mini-treat! First Thursday Pub Night: RELATIVITY THE BAND Thursday, December 1, 2022 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 Relativity The Band combines outstanding vocals, guitar, mandolin and blazing fiddle to create a fun and eclectic evening of music. Their catalog ranges from acoustic covers of current top 40 songs to classic and folk rock. The band is made up of Sandy Jensen on vocals, mandolin and guitar; Toby Jensen on guitar & vocals; and Mike Hildebrandt, a Minnesota Rock and Country Music Hall of fame inductee, on fiddle and mandolin. 16 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Annual Holiday Art Sale LakevilleAreaArtsCenter Thursday, December 1 Empty Bowls Sale at Pub Night December 1-4 Instructor Gallery Exhibit & Sale (During theater events) December9&10 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Original artwork including: Jewelry, Ceramics, Paintings, Fiber Arts and more &EmptyBowlsFundraiser Give the gift of art this holiday season! Lakeville Area Arts Center 17 SIMPLE GIFTS Friday, December 2, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 Award-winning guitarist Billy McLaughlin is the leader of Simple Gifts, a six-member ensemble that has gained a loyal following for its acoustic, instrumental and vocal renditions of yuletide carols, hymns and seasonal favorites such as “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” The ensemble uses its Celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and voices to combine traditional folk music with a variety of modern elements. MONROE CROSSING Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $26 / $30 This holiday season bring your friends and family to the ever- popular traveling Bluegrass & Gospel Holiday Show. Although Monroe Crossing specializes in traditional Bluegrass music, they also put their own spin on selections from other genres such as country, R&B, and rock and roll, along with some of their originals. “AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS” Lakeville Area Community Band Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 / $15 Please join us as we ring in the season with “An Old Fashioned Christmas” featuring the Lakeville Area Community Band. Under the direction of Janice Differding, the band will play a collection of Christmas melodies to welcome the yuletide spirit to Lakeville. Table seats include complimentary holiday treats. A cash bar will also be available. 18 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Tuesdays; October 4, November 1, 2022 & January 10, February 7, March 14, April 18, 2023 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Tickets: $6 Dance With Me TWIN CITIES BALLET Join TCB for a fun-filled mini-show, where kids can dance with TCB’s professional dancers, and also watch them perform in full costume! The programs are designed for families and children ages preschool through eight. They are less than an hour long—the perfect length for busy schedules and curious minds. ”Dance With Me” highlights age and ability appropriate body movement and features different monthly themes. Experience the beauty and athleticism of dance, in a fun, approachable and relatable way. You are welcome to enjoy one, many, or all of the programs! Lakeville Area Arts Center 19 December 16 & 17, 2022 – 7 p.m. December 18, 2022 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $13 The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials, and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage as this familiar story unfolds. Don’t miss this charming take on a family favorite that will leave no one saying “Bah, humbug!” First Thursday Pub Night: TRAINWRECK DUET Thursday, January 5, 2023 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 Trainwreck Duet features Trent Shaw on acoustic guitar, vocals and foot percussion paired with a superb pianist. The band plays a wide variety of vintage lounge pop, blues and classic country, including dazzling virtuoso instrumentals and fun interactive audience banter. MICK STERLING PRESENTS: “BEAUTIFUL VISION” The Essential Songs of Van Morrison Friday, January 6, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34 / $38 The Irish soul songwriting genius of Van Morrison is celebrated in grand form with “Beautiful Vision” - The Essential Songs of Van Morrison. Featuring the most popular of his material such as “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Domino,” “Jackie Wilson Said,” “Wild Nights” and the list goes on! A spectacular 13-piece band is the soulful catalyst for this remarkable night of music. A CHRISTMAS CAROL RADIO PLAY 20 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com CELE 2O from 5-9pm at the Lake Join us Wednesday Lakeville Area Arts Center 21 EBRATING YEARS! .!/!*0! ƫ5 0$!ƫ '!2%((! +0.5ƫ(1 eville Area Arts Center y, August 17, 2022 22 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Student focused, community connected. isd194.org | 952.232.2000 | isd194@isd194.org CLIP THIS AD TO SAVE 10% ON YOUR NEXT IN STORE PURCHASE Not valid with any other offers. No discounts on Ovation Gear, Eleve and Grips. 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Coffee Concert No. 1 SAM BERGMAN & CARRIE HENNEMAN SHAW - OUTPOST Sunday, January 15, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $18 / $15 (ages 60+ / 18 & under) Outpost is a 21st century variety show blending music and spoken word, and featuring some of the most creative and original voices in the Upper Midwest. Music of Daijana Wallace, Alice Jones and Kenji Bunch is performed by Minnesota Orchestra violist Sam Bergman and soprano Carrie Henneman Shaw, with poet, writer and musician friends including writer Marissa Lingen, who will read one of her original stories. First Thursday Pub Night: THE THIRSTY RIVER Thursday, February 2, 2023 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 The Thirsty River has an undeniable passion that is constantly pushing the limits of Americana music and is not to be defined by their first two studio albums, “The St. Croix Sessions” and “Waffles. They encompass intimate and energetic performances with dynamic harmonies and inevitable on-stage banter. 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That Can’t be Beat • Serving Lakeville and surrounding communities for over 22 years! • Complimentary exams & second opinions • We make having braces fun! juried & emerging artwork community & youth art projects art demonstrations • live music food vendors • wine & beer Lakeville Area Arts Center Grounds 20965 Holyoke Avenue |Lakeville, MN 55044 LakevilleArtFestival.org |952.985.4640 September 1 7 -18,2022 Saturday from 10-5 Sunday from 10-4 2022 Featured Artist: Justin Hossle 2022 Lakeville Area Arts Center 25 “TEN NOVEMBER” Expressions Community Theater February 10 & 11, 16 – 18, 2023 – 7 p.m. February 12 & 19, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a storm in Lake Superior, taking with it 29 men. Inspired by the Gordon Lightfoot song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” the tragedy is told in story and song through the characters involved – the captain, the crew, the widows, the owners. MICK STERLING PRESENTS: “A BILLY JOEL STATE OF MIND” The Songs of Billy Joel Friday, February 24, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34 / $38 Billy Joel is truly one of America’s great singer-songwriters and his catalog is filled with decades full of hits and he’s still going strong. Led by Mick Sterling, a stellar four-piece horn section, full percussion, the double piano combination of Peter Guertin and Charlie Peterson, two violins and an incredible band totaling 14 members, “A Billy Joel State of Mind” features hits such as “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl,” “New York State Of Mind,” “Big Shot” and many more. Coffee Concert No. 2: OBOEBASS! PREMIERES MARY ELLEN CHILDS’ THERE IS A HUMMING Sunday, February 26, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $18 / $15 (ages 60+ / 18 & under) OboeBass! plays Mary Ellen Childs’ Harvard Fromm Foundation Commission, a climate piece informed by sights, sounds and scents from her sailing expedition to Svalbard. 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LakevilleHeritageCenter.com Meetings Large & Small Rooms KeepinShape Learn Special Occasions Presentations St b f t ! LAKEVILLE'S SUMMER FESTIVAL Lakeville Area Arts Center 27 First Thursday Pub Night: ME AND MR. WRIGHT Thursday, March 2, 2023 – 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 Join Victoria Johnson and William Wright for a return performance at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The band mixes classic and modern rock from across the decades, featuring artists like Stevie Nicks, The Beatles, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Nirvana and more. “BEN-HUR” Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts March 10 & 11, 2023 – 7 p.m. March 10 – 12, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 / $10 for groups of 20 or more Judah Ben-Hur’s life drastically changes as the result of the betrayal of a friend. Based on the 1880 best-selling novel by Lew Wallace, this stage adaptation by John McGreevey shows how Ben-Hur’s desperate journey of anger and revenge ultimately ends in forgiveness, repentance and salvation after encounters with a Nazarene. “HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL SUBJECTS” A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Jonny James and the Hall of Fames Friday, March 31, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34 / $38 Queen was one of the most popular, ambitious and beloved classic rock bands ever. Now you can hear their music live with all the energy, extravagance and rock you can handle. Featuring hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You” and many more. Performed by Jonny James and the Hall of Fames, the band that brought you “The Song Remains the Same” (Led Zeppelin), and Pink Floyd’s, “Dark Side of the Moon and Other Floydian Tales.” 28 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com The Lakeville Area Arts Center collaborates with Lakeville Liquors on numerous activities such as the Lakeville Art Festival; bar service at performances; craft beer, wine and spirits tastings; and Taste of Lakeville. Proceeds, in part, go back into our community. LAKEVILLE ART FESTIVAL September 17 & 18, 2022 Visit us in the Lake Vinery & Hops tent on the grounds of the Lakeville Art Festival where you can enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer. All proceeds benefit the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Free Family Friendly Event Lakeville PUTTING PROFITS BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1934. LOCATIONS Heritage, County Road 50 & Heritage Drive | Galaxie, County Road 46 & Galaxie Avenue Kenrick, County Road 46 & Kenrick Avenue | Keokuk, 210th Street West & Keokuk Avenue THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING Lakeville Area Arts Center 29 Coffee Concert No. 3: TWIN CITIES REED QUINTET Sunday, April 2, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $18 / $15 (ages 60+ / 18 & under) The Twin Cities Reed Quintet presents music from the new and growing repertoire for the exciting and dynamic reed quintet genre: oboe, sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon. You’ll discover music with dark, rich, vibrant sonorities and engaging, rollicking, and even rocking repertoire. Carrie Vecchione, oboe; David Milne, saxophone; Rena Kraut, clarinet; Pat O’Keefe bass clarinet; and Nick Ober, bassoon. “DÉJÀ VU” A TRIBUTE TO CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG Collective Unconscious April 14 & 15, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34 / $38 Collective Unconscious once again “drops the needle” on another classic rock album, this time the 1970 release from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: “Deju Vu.” You’ll hear hits like “Woodstock,” “Teach Your Children,” “Our House” and “Carry On,” as well as a pulse-pounding rendition of “Almost Cut My Hair” and a selection of other CSNY hits. Twin Cities Reed Quintet “VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE” Expressions Community Theater April 21, 27 – 29, 2023 – 7 p.m. April 22, 23, 30, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 This Tony Award-winning play features siblings Vanya and Sonia who share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up in this riotous comedy described as “deliriously funny… a heedless good time” by the NY Times. 30 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com SPONSORED BY THE AUDRY JOHNSON COMPANIESCoffee Concerts LAKEVILLE OUTPOST - SAM BERGMAN & CARRIE HENNEMAN SHAW Sunday, January 15, 2023 – 2 p.m. Outpost is a 21st century variety show blending music and spoken word, featuring some of the most creative and original voices in the Upper Midwest. OBOEBASS! PREMIERES MARY ELLEN CHILDS’ THERE IS A HUMMING Sunday, February 26, 2023 – 2 p.m. Harvard’s Fromm Foundation commissioned Mary Ellen Childs to compose There is a Humming, a climate piece informed by sights, sounds, & scents from her expedition to Svalbard, Norway. TWIN CITIES REED QUINTET Sunday, April 2, 2023 – 2 p.m. Music with rich, vibrant sonorities and engaging, rollicking repertoire. Carrie Vecchione, oboe; David Mill, saxophone; Rena Kraut, clarinet; Pat O’Keefe, bass clarinet; and Nick Ober, bassoon. ENSEMBLE MUZÉN Sunday, May 7, 2023 – 2 p.m. MUZÉN is six Minnesota friends with a shared vision of the power of music to heal and invigorate the soul beyond imagination. Rui Du, violin; Hyobi Sim, viola; Minji Choi, cello; Christine Soojin Kim, Oboe; Sang Yoon Kim, clarinet; Hanna Hyunjung Kim, Piano. Sponsored By Audrey Johnson Companies Audrey Johnson Companies are celebrating their 57th anniversary in residential & commercial real estate in Lakeville. In honor of this occasion, they are Season Sponsor for this 15th season of the Coffee Concerts at the LAAC. The Coffee Concert series features a wide array of chamber music, general admission seating and complimentary coffee and treats. Tickets: $18/$15 (ages 60+/18 & under) Twin Cities Reed Quintet Lakeville Area Arts Center 31 ONEBOOK, ONELAKEVILLE Saturday, April 22, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: FREE ADMISSION Now in its 15th year, OneBook, OneLakeville promotes family reading, literacy and community interaction by encouraging everyone to read the same book. This year’s book selection will be announced in fall 2022, with advanced tickets becoming available February 14, 2023. Visit LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com for the 2023 book selection and ticket information. Coffee Concert No. 4: ENSEMBLE MUZÉN Sunday, May 7, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $18 / $15 (ages 60+ / 18 & under) Music + Zénith = MUZÉN, the peak of music. MUZÉN is six Minnesota friends and colleagues with a shared vision of the power of music to heal and invigorate the soul beyond imagination. Musicians include Rui Du, violin; Hyobi Sim, viola; Minji Choi, cello; Christine Soojin Kim, oboe; Sang Yoon Kim, clarinet; and Hanna Hyunjung Kim, piano. Playing the music of Brahms, Britten, Bruch and Piazzolla. “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” Expressions Community Theater July 28 & 29, August 3 - 5, 2023 – 7 p.m. July 30, August 6, 2023 – 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 This Broadway smash hit, Tony Award-winning comedy is the story of two families, coming together by the marriage of Alice and Tony. Hers is a large extended family of charming eccentrics. His is so unlike in manner, politics and finance that Alice fears they will never come together. But why be so obsessed by money? After all, you can’t take it with you…. 32 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com “HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL SUBJECTS” A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Jonny James and the Hall of Fames Friday, March 31, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Lakeville Area Arts Center Tickets: $34 / $38 Queen was one of the most popular, ambitious and beloved classic rock bands ever. Now you can hear their music live with all the energy, extravagance and rock you can handle. Featuring hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You” and many more. Performed by Jonny James and the Hall of Fames, the band that brought you “The Song Remains the Same” (Led Zeppelin), and Pink Floyd’s, “Dark Side of the Moon and Other Floydian Tales.” These Chocolates areFineArt Gifts Desserts Parties Weddings Corporate Events www.masterpiecechocolates.com 612-979-5154 enjoy@masterpiecechocolates.com IndulgeYour Senses Available online and in our Lakeville store 17697 Kenwood Trail Lakeville Area Arts Center 33 Collective Unconscious once again “drops the needle” on another classic rock album, this time the 1970 release from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: “Deju Vu.” You’ll hear hits like “Woodstock,” “Teach Your Children,” “Our House” and “Carry On,” as well as a pulse-pounding rendition of “Almost Cut My Hair” and a selection of other CSNY hits. Collective Unconscius performs Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà vu April 14th & 15th, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Lakeville Area Arts Center – Tickets: $34/$38 34 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com ART PROGRAMS 2022/2023 Pottery, Painting & MORE The Arts Center brings together people of all ages and skill levels through a variety of art mediums. Our instructors provide a warm and welcoming environment in which students are encouraged to grow and learn in their creative endeavors. ADULT ART CLASSES POTTERY: WHEEL THROWING & HANDBUILDING Demonstrations will cover handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques for all levels. Students work at their own pace with both individualized and group instruction. OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING All skill levels are welcome in this step-by-step approach to painting. Learn to express your own artistic voice and hone your personal style through one-on-one guidance. By the end of class, you will complete one or two paintings in your choice of oil or acrylics. WATERCOLOR PAINTING Come and explore the wonder of watercolor by learning the fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. Demonstrations and a wide range of subject matter will help you gain self-confidence. By the end of the session you can expect to go home with two or three completed paintings. SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS The workshops are designed to offer a variety of mediums such as silver clay jewelry, glass fusing, knitting, art journaling and much more. Lakeville Area Arts Center 35 KIDS CLAY WORKSHOPS Starting with a clay slab, we will add fun textures, embellishments and glaze in bright shiny colors. Each workshop meets twice, once to make the featured handbuilding project and another to glaze. KIDS POTTERY WHEEL We offer a variety of opportunities for kids to learn how to throw on the wheel. In each class, students will create a variety of hand-thrown pots complete with a glazed finish. No experi- ence necessary. SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS Throughout the year a variety of youth workshops are offered including art samplers, jewelry, summer art camps and more. KIDS ACRYLIC & WATERCOLOR PAINTING Create instructor-led paintings with a variety of subject matters. This is a great class for introducing your child to a wonderful life-long hobby of painting. GALLERY EXHIBITS The Arts Center gallery features a variety of artwork by local artists. Past exhibits have included a vast array of unique items including pottery, paintings, photography, mixed media and much more. In addition to giving local artists more public exposure, the exhibits add another dimension of art education to the community. For a complete listing of updated program information, please visit our website at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or call the office at 952-985-4640. YOUTH ART CLASSES 36 LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com Located in the HERITAGE CENTER 20110 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 952-985-4680 LAKEVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Visit our website www.mnlahs.org to learn about volunteer opportunities and how to become a member. BRITISH ROCK ROYALTY JONNY JAMES AND THE HALL OF FAMES Lakeville Area Arts Center – January 13 & 14, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. Join JJHOF as we pay tribute to the Royal Families of Rock! Covering rock legends; The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Led Zeppelin and Queen. 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Sit back and enjoy songs like “Take It Easy,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “One Of These Nights,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Desperado,” “Hotel California” and many more! Lakeville Area Arts Center 39 COMING TO LAKEVILLE COOPERATIVE LIVING FOR 62+ SEE THE POSSIBILITIES OF NEW WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT ESTORIA LAKEVILLE, A VIBRANT, MEMBEROWNED COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY Preliminary Artist Rendering RESERVE YOUR HOME TODAY! Don’t miss out! Now offering spacious, single-level floor plans in a community designed to cater to your active lifestyle. Enjoy the benefits of ownership along with a maintenance-free and turnkey lifestyle. It’s the best of both worlds in one of the best places in Minnesota. 612.874.2000 |estorialakeville.com For a list of complete amenities or to learn more about Estoria Lakeville, visit our website or call today. 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