It's that great time of year . . . when Gull Lake High School’s Performing Arts Company gives three home performances of its state tour show. This year's production is A Little Princess, a beautiful adaptation of Francis Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, set in Victorian England.
Your chance to see the play comes this weekend at Gull Lake Middle School (you know, the FORMER high school) stage this Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, February 3, at 2 p.m. General admission is $5; $3 for children under 12.
A Little Princess is PAC's entry in this year’s state drama festival. They've already performed it at the district theater festival competition on January 26. In spite of running about a minute too long--which loses competition points--the production won the highest possible rating, a 1.
Following this weekend's home stand, PAC will take the play to regional competition on February 9, and state finals will be held February 15 and 16 at Auburn Hills Avondale High School.
But we're lucky enough not to have to travel all the way to Auburn Hills to see this great production. Just come on down to Gull Lake Middle School this weekend to experience A Little Princess.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Fight cabin fever! We've got the cure.
Time to take off the fuzzy slippers and get OUT, everyone!
Start with a healthy dose of the blues. Jordan Lunardini is playing right down the street at the Stagecoach Barn at the Blackhawk Grill, M-89 and C Avenue, this Saturday, January 26, starting at 9 p.m.
Then head downtown to hear Combat Corduroy play Thursdays, February 7 and 14 at Rugger's Up and Under and Friday, February 8, at Harvey's on the Mall.
There are two exciting openings on Friday, February 8: First, it's the grand opening of the new Blue Water Gallery, 8860 N. 32nd Street, in the equally new Clocktower Green. Come between 5 and 9 p.m. and commune with artworks of all kinds--sculpture, jewelry, photography, ceramics, wood, fiber--by Kathy Kreager, Maryellen Hains, Gretchen Huggett, Michael Dunn, and many other great Michigan artists.
Also opening Friday, February 8, and continuing through Saturday, February 23, is Shakespeare in Hollywood at the Civic Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo. This fast-paced comedy, in which Oberon and Puck materialize on a Warner Brothers' 1934 film production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, is our chance to spot Mary Teutsch on stage again.
Wee folks in need of an outing should head for the Richland Community Library. Preschool story hour happens at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:15 a.m. Fridays; toddlers love Wednesday Wigglers at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, of course.
And finally: Could this be the end of house concerts at Chicken House Concerts in Halifax, Nova Scotia? The concerts may go on, but Louise Hanavan's chickens must go, apparently. Check the CBC News for the latest!
Start with a healthy dose of the blues. Jordan Lunardini is playing right down the street at the Stagecoach Barn at the Blackhawk Grill, M-89 and C Avenue, this Saturday, January 26, starting at 9 p.m.
Then head downtown to hear Combat Corduroy play Thursdays, February 7 and 14 at Rugger's Up and Under and Friday, February 8, at Harvey's on the Mall.
There are two exciting openings on Friday, February 8: First, it's the grand opening of the new Blue Water Gallery, 8860 N. 32nd Street, in the equally new Clocktower Green. Come between 5 and 9 p.m. and commune with artworks of all kinds--sculpture, jewelry, photography, ceramics, wood, fiber--by Kathy Kreager, Maryellen Hains, Gretchen Huggett, Michael Dunn, and many other great Michigan artists.
Also opening Friday, February 8, and continuing through Saturday, February 23, is Shakespeare in Hollywood at the Civic Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo. This fast-paced comedy, in which Oberon and Puck materialize on a Warner Brothers' 1934 film production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, is our chance to spot Mary Teutsch on stage again.
Wee folks in need of an outing should head for the Richland Community Library. Preschool story hour happens at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:15 a.m. Fridays; toddlers love Wednesday Wigglers at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, of course.
And finally: Could this be the end of house concerts at Chicken House Concerts in Halifax, Nova Scotia? The concerts may go on, but Louise Hanavan's chickens must go, apparently. Check the CBC News for the latest!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A glance back at 2007--with thanks!
Before we get too much farther into the new year, let's take a little look back at 2007. You--with your donations, work for PAF, contributions in kind, and moral support--have made fantastic things happen. Thank you!
Now join me in the Way Back Machine . . .
As the year changed to 2007, PAF presented a plaque to Marcell Klett, longtime devoted costumer for the Performing Arts Company, to show our appreciation as she and her husband Doug moved to St. Louis. Marcell will be much missed as this year's state tour show gets under way.
Two home performances of PAC's 2007 state tour show, The Handicapper General, were snowed out. PAF came to the rescue with funds to replace the lost ticket revenue so that the show could go on.
PAF ran the food concession and sold shirts and videos at the first-ever Spring Arts Showcase at Gull Lake High School in May. The event truly was a showcase for the work of students in all the arts--PAC, Jazz Band, Choir, and visual arts students--and promises to be a great annual event.
Gull Lake drama teacher Robin Nott received a grant from Education for the Arts to attend a storytelling workshop in New Hampshire in the summer; PAF approved a grant for Robin's gas expenses to travel to the workshop, but Robin returned the grant, having minimized expenses (hey, and carbon emissions!) by carpooling with other attendees. Robin worked with some internationally-known storytellers at the workshop and plans to bring one of them, Len Cabrell, to Gull Lake this spring to work with our students. PAF will help to fund his visit.
PAF provided funds for the repair of a computer and to add to the play library in the arts department at the high school.
PAF provided a scholarship for a high school student to travel with a PAC group to Stratford, Ontario, to see several productions and take some fascinating behind-the-scenes tours. The group also took an acting class with a Stratford company member, an opportunity paid for by a PAF grant.
PAF purchased amplifiers and cases for the electric guitars of three special education students of Rick Bengelink at the Middle School. The three have formed a group that has been learning to play guitar and hope to perform at the Glitter talent show this spring.
A high school band student will receive a PAF scholarship to join the band’s trip to Florida during spring break 2008.
Those were some of the highlights of PAF's work in 2007. Thanks to everyone who helped to make it all happen! Now PAF is preparing to help with PAC's 2008 state tour show, The Little Princess . . . planning to help bring storyteller Len Cabrell to our schools . . . providing scholarships to arts students . . . and much more. Your support means so much to so many kids--and to the community at large. Thank you!
Now join me in the Way Back Machine . . .
As the year changed to 2007, PAF presented a plaque to Marcell Klett, longtime devoted costumer for the Performing Arts Company, to show our appreciation as she and her husband Doug moved to St. Louis. Marcell will be much missed as this year's state tour show gets under way.
Two home performances of PAC's 2007 state tour show, The Handicapper General, were snowed out. PAF came to the rescue with funds to replace the lost ticket revenue so that the show could go on.
PAF ran the food concession and sold shirts and videos at the first-ever Spring Arts Showcase at Gull Lake High School in May. The event truly was a showcase for the work of students in all the arts--PAC, Jazz Band, Choir, and visual arts students--and promises to be a great annual event.
Gull Lake drama teacher Robin Nott received a grant from Education for the Arts to attend a storytelling workshop in New Hampshire in the summer; PAF approved a grant for Robin's gas expenses to travel to the workshop, but Robin returned the grant, having minimized expenses (hey, and carbon emissions!) by carpooling with other attendees. Robin worked with some internationally-known storytellers at the workshop and plans to bring one of them, Len Cabrell, to Gull Lake this spring to work with our students. PAF will help to fund his visit.
PAF provided funds for the repair of a computer and to add to the play library in the arts department at the high school.
PAF provided a scholarship for a high school student to travel with a PAC group to Stratford, Ontario, to see several productions and take some fascinating behind-the-scenes tours. The group also took an acting class with a Stratford company member, an opportunity paid for by a PAF grant.
PAF purchased amplifiers and cases for the electric guitars of three special education students of Rick Bengelink at the Middle School. The three have formed a group that has been learning to play guitar and hope to perform at the Glitter talent show this spring.
A high school band student will receive a PAF scholarship to join the band’s trip to Florida during spring break 2008.
Those were some of the highlights of PAF's work in 2007. Thanks to everyone who helped to make it all happen! Now PAF is preparing to help with PAC's 2008 state tour show, The Little Princess . . . planning to help bring storyteller Len Cabrell to our schools . . . providing scholarships to arts students . . . and much more. Your support means so much to so many kids--and to the community at large. Thank you!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
PAF meeting rescheduled
The Performing Arts Foundation meeting scheduled for this Thursday, January 10, has been cancelled--no, let's say rescheduled (see below). That means that on Thursday you can enjoy some bluegrass and old time music with the Hoot Owls, featuring Robin Nott. They're playing this Thursday, January 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Koffee Klutch, 2 W. Michigan Avenue in Galesburg. Have fun!
In the meantime, if you have business that PAF needs to attend to before we meet again, please e-mail us at PerformingArtsFoundation@gmail.com.
Our next regular PAF meeting is on the calendar for February 14 . . . but something tells us that some folks might have other plans for that particular evening. So we're going to split the difference and combine the January and February meetings into one Super Meeting on Thursday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Area Community Center.
So, to reiterate: We won't meet on January 10 or February 14; we WILL meet on February 7. See you then, if not before!
In the meantime, if you have business that PAF needs to attend to before we meet again, please e-mail us at PerformingArtsFoundation@gmail.com.
Our next regular PAF meeting is on the calendar for February 14 . . . but something tells us that some folks might have other plans for that particular evening. So we're going to split the difference and combine the January and February meetings into one Super Meeting on Thursday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Area Community Center.
So, to reiterate: We won't meet on January 10 or February 14; we WILL meet on February 7. See you then, if not before!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Hoot Owls
If you enjoy bluegrass and old time music, don't miss the Hoot Owls playing this Thursday, January 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Koffee Klutch, 2 W. Michigan Avenue in Galesburg. The Hoot Owls feature our own Robin Nott.
And, by the way, happy birthday, Robin!
And, by the way, happy birthday, Robin!
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