Excellent Concerts at the Center for the Arts this Winter!
The Center for the Arts is busy this winter with a variety of upcoming performances. The always popular Arne Fogel and Maud Hixson are returning to the Center for the Arts February 22. Get in the mood for the Oscars by attending their performance of Hollywood's Favorite Movie Songs. New to the Center for the Arts but with high praise will be The Jack Brass Band concert about the history of New Orleans Brass Bands on Friday, February 28 and the Girl Singers of the Hit Parade on Saturday, March 1.
Arne Fogel and Maud Hixson Hollywood's Favorite Movie Songs
Saturday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. Schneider Theater
"The envelope, please..." These words have thrilled moviegoers for decades, as they anticipate the winners in the annual Hollywood award sweepstakes. Join Maud Hixson and Arne Fogel as they celebrate the nominees, both winners and losers, and sing a panorama of songs associated with the golden age of cinema.
Adults $25, Seniors $22, 25 and under $18 952-563-8575 or www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/bloomington
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3rd Annual Radio Show to benefit the Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
Sunday, February 23, 3 p.m. Schneider Theater
Hosted by special guests Aaron Humble & Gary Ruschman of CANTUS, this special event will support the scholarship fund established in honor of long time Director Rita Docter and will feature performances by all the Angelica ensembles and the Alumni Choir. The event will also include a silent auction and dessert reception. www.angelicacantanti.org
Adults/Seniors/Students $25 952-563-8575 or www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/bloomington
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The Jack Brass Band The History of New Orleans Brass Bands
Friday, February 28, 7:30 p.m. Schneider Theater
This concert will cover material spanning more than 100 years of New Orleans brass band history. It will include narration about the origins of the music and the social role that brass bands play at community events.
Adults $22, Seniors $19, 25 and under $18 952-563-8575 or www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/bloomington
Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Salute to the Female Vocalists of the 50s
Saturday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. Schneider Theater
This revue features the music of Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Connie
Francis, Doris Day and Peggy Lee as performed by Colleen Raye, Jennifer
Grimm, Debra O'Keefe and Sophie Grimm under the direction of Norton
Lawellin. You'll enjoy hit after hit and a "true to the era" sound.
Adults $25, Seniors $22, 25 and under $18 952-563-8575 or www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/bloomington
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Medalist Concert Band Moods and Memories
Sunday, March 2, 4 p.m. Schneider Theater
This concert presents so-called character pieces: compositions that portray specific moods, ideas, events, people and so on. The works in this musical genre express a wide range of emotions and are written in a variety of styles and forms. Featured is a tribute to well-known, American composer Leroy Anderson.
Adults $12, Seniors $10, 25 and under $10 952-563-8575 or www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/bloomington
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