Tag: Arts

World-renowned pianist in free concert at Emmanuel Lutheran Sunday

Elena Ulyanova will play piano masterpieces tomorrow, Sunday, October 23rd at 4pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church as part of its Music at Emmanuel Series. 

Hailed by the Moscow Conservatory as one of its most gifted musicians, Ukrainian pianist Elena Ulyanova is described as possessing “great virtuosity, brilliant artistic temperament, unique interpretive expression and a rich sound pallet.”   From her early piano studies with her mother, she has gone on to be a prize winner in numerous national and international piano competitions.

Ms. Ulyanova has performed throughout Europe, Asia and North America and has released two critically acclaimed CDs, the second of which features Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #2 with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra.  This concert is free with a reception to follow! Not to be missed!

Emmanuel Lutheran Church is located at 150 N. Hanover Street in the heart of Pottstown. For more info go to Facebook.com/Music.at.Emmanuel.

Reminder: PIPPIN showing this weekend at Tri-PAC!

The popular Stephen Schwartz musical, PIPPIN, is now running at the Tri-County Performing Arts Center at 245 E. High Street. It continues through October 30th. 

 Treat yourself to this marvelous musical theater experience – high value with extremely low ticket prices, and no travel and parking problems! Bring your friends and introduce them to one of the gems of our community. You will be happy you did!

 TEASER: Below are links to an early orchestra rehearsal and a stage rehearsal for a sneak peek. And below THAT is all the info you need to plan your visit to the Tri-PAC.Thanks for your support of the Tri-PAC!

 Orchestra Rehearsal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaAg9H4XuN8

Rehearsal Video: http://youtu.be/O4MiHamEFXU

 Not your “Average, Ordinary” PIPPIN; It’s “Extraordinary!”

PIPPIN (musical)

 Pick your Seats Online at www.tripac.org!

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson; Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Parental Guidance Suggested*

PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional matinee on Saturday, Oct 29.

PIPPIN is the tongue-in-cheek fairy tale that captivated Broadway audiences with its pop score and show-stopping numbers. A young prince longs for true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. In the end, is the answer simpler than he had imagined? PIPPIN is by three-time Oscar®-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, the creator of WICKED, GODSPELL, POCAHONTAS, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, among many other musicals!

 

PIPPIN (Oct 13 – 30)

Thursdays

Oct 13 (preview)

Oct 20 & 27

7:30 pm

Fridays

Oct 14

Oct 21 & 28

8:00 pm

Saturdays

Oct 22 & 29

8:00 pm

AND

Oct 29 @ 3:00 pm

Sundays

Oct 16

Oct 23 & 30

3:00 pm

Special Events

Talkback with Cast/Crew: Sunday, 10/23

Tickets

ADULT:  Thurs $20; Fri, Sat & Sun $23

STUDENT/SENIOR(65+): Thurs $18; Fri, Sat, Sun $21

 CHILD (12 & under): Thurs $13; Fri, Sat & Sun $15

$2 off per ticket for groups of 10 or more!


 

Pippin Opening Weekend!

The popular Stephen Schwartz musical, PIPPIN, is now running at the Tri-County Performing Arts Center at 245 E. High Street. It continues through October 30th. TODAY is the official opening night, and includes a  traditional Opening Night Reception!

 Treat yourself to this marvelous musical theater experience – high value with extremely low ticket prices, and no travel and parking problems! Bring your friends and introduce them to one of the gems of our community. You will be happy you did!

 TEASER: Below are links to an early orchestra rehearsal and a stage rehearsal for a sneak peek. And below THAT is all the info you need to play your visit to the Tri-PAC. Thanks for your support of the Tri-PAC!

 Orchestra Rehearsal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaAg9H4XuN8

Rehearsal Video: http://youtu.be/O4MiHamEFXU

 

 Not your “Average, Ordinary” PIPPIN; It’s “Extraordinary!”

PIPPIN (musical)

 Pick your Seats Online at www.tripac.org!

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson; Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Parental Guidance Suggested*

PLEASE NOTE: there is no performance Saturday, Oct 15. Instead, there is an additional matinee on Saturday, Oct 29.

PIPPIN is the tongue-in-cheek fairy tale that captivated Broadway audiences with its pop score and show-stopping numbers. A young prince longs for true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. In the end, is the answer simpler than he had imagined? PIPPIN is by three-time Oscar®-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, the creator of WICKED, GODSPELL, POCAHONTAS, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, among many other musicals!

 Opening Night Reception: Friday, October 14th

PIPPIN (Oct 13 – 30)

Thursdays

Oct 13 (preview)

Oct 20 & 27

7:30 pm

Fridays

Oct 14

Oct 21 & 28

8:00 pm

Saturdays

Oct 22 & 29

8:00 pm

AND

Oct 29 @ 3:00 pm

No performance 10/15

Sundays

Oct 16

Oct 23 & 30

3:00 pm

Special Events

Opening Night Reception: 10/14

Talkbacks with Cast/Crew: Sundays, 10/16 & 10/23

Tickets

ADULT:  Thurs $20; Fri, Sat & Sun $23

STUDENT/SENIOR(65+): Thurs $18; Fri, Sat, Sun $21

 CHILD (12 & under): Thurs $13; Fri, Sat & Sun $15

$2 off per ticket for groups of 10 or more!

 

 


 

Local dance company performs classic Nutcracker based on original

I guess it’s not too early to get your tickets for The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company’s holiday production of The Nutcracker. Attention: Educational groups, senior centers and scout troops – scroll down for info on discounted tickets for your organization!

The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company will be performing a brand “new to the area” “Nutcracker” this year to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Two former principal dancers from the Kirov Ballet, Andrei Ustinov and Elena Martinson, will be setting choreography on the Company based on the original work by Marius Petipa (originally performed at the Kirov in 1892).

The performances will take place at the Hill School Center for the Arts in Pottstown on Saturday Dec. 3rd at 7:30pm, as well as on Sunday Dec. 4th at 2pm. Also, there will be specially priced matinees for school and senior citizen groups on Friday, Dec. 2. Artistic Director, Michelle Jones Wurtz, will be assisting the ballet masters and will be joining the cast for a special cameo appearance.

The Company performs a “Nutcracker” annually but this year there will be many changes to what people have become accustomed to in the area. For more information, visit www.svrdc.org, or call the Company at 484-941-0683. This is a holiday tradition not to be missed!

Order your tickets today!!
Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for students/seniors, 20% off for groups of 10 or more (Use the discount code “Group” when ordering online.)
Discount tickets available for the following: 
We are offering our special pricing for Educational Groups and Senior Centers for two performances on Friday December 2, 2011. Please find information below:
School Groups and Home School Groups:
Please visit our website for $6 seating information and reservation form for our two school performances on Friday December 2, 2011.
Activity Directors/Active Senior and Assisted Living Centers:
Please visit our website for $6 seating information and reservation form for our two performances on Friday December 2, 2011.
Attention Girl and Boy Scouts:
We are again offering our $6 seating Tech Rehearsal Viewing on Thursday evening December 1, 2011. Please visit our webstie for your troops reservation and information form.
Nutcracker Story Reading: Free!!
Join us for a Nutcracker story reading at All That Jazz on Sun. Nov. 20, 2011 at 1:00pm. Meet some of the characters from the Nutcracker, have your photo taken with them and enjoy hearing the story of the Nutcracker read aloud! All That Jazz is located at 50 W. 3rd Ave., Collegeville, PA 19426. We hope you can join us for this afternoon of Nutcracker fun!
Sponsor and Advertising Opportunities:
Please consider supporting SVRDC by sponsoring us or advertising with us for the Nutcracker! Forms can be found on our website (under Dancer Information, under Forms) and are due by Nov. 5, 2011. Thank you for your support!!
Nutcracker T-shirts and DVD’s:
Nutcracker t-shirts are available to be purchased for $30.00 per shirt. An image of this years t-shirt is attached. All t-shirt orders are due byOct. 19, 2011. Please indicate number of shirts and sizes desired when ordering. Nutcracker DVD’s are available to be purchased for $10.00 per DVD. Please indicate number of DVD’s desired and for which shows when ordering. Thank you!
More Information:
For more information please visit our website, www.svrdc.org, or contact us at 484-941-0683 or thesvrdc@yahoo.com.
Thank you and we hope to see you all at our upcoming performances!
-Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company

Emmanuel Lutheran presents outstanding choral, classical music

After promoting the Emmanuel Lutheran Music Series for the past year, I attended one of their concerts for the first time yesterday. All I can say is, “WOW!”

I will admit right here that I did not take to choral and classical music when I was growing up like my two musically-talented older sisters. I guess I just wanted choir practice to end so I could get into the next kickball or baseball game at the Franklin School playground. That being said, I’m pretty sure my musical appreciation IQ reached a new high yesterday while in the presence of some incredibly talented singers and musicians from The Hill School, The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus and Cantatica, the ensemble-in-residence for the 2011-2012 season at Emmanuel. The program featured “Music of the Celtic Isles,” and every piece was stunning – from solemn to achingly beautiful to Riverdance-inspiring.

Below is the schedule for the rest of the season, along with links. Mark calendars and make a point to get there. Emmanuel – under the creative leadership of Andrew Meade, head of Music Ministry – is bringing some world-class talent to town and showcasing homegrown talent, too.

Please note that there are actually two series: Emmanuel’s Music Series and Cantatica’s series. The Emmanuel Series is generally free; admission is charged for the Cantatica events.  See you there!

Emmanuel Lutheran is located at 150 N. Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

For a brochure of Emmanuel’s music series, click here.

For more info on Cantatica, visit www.cantatica.org.

MUSIC AT EMMANUEL

(all concerts held on Sunday)

ELENA ULYANOVA, Piano Masterpieces –  Oct. 23, 4 pm, Free

READING CHORAL SOCIETY, Celebration of Light – Dec. 11, 4 pm, Free

MATTHEW LEWIS, Pipe Dreams (organ) – Feb. 26, 2012, Free

MEGAN DURHAM, Mystery of the Song (mezzo-soprano) – Mar. 25, 2012, 4 pm, Free

WESTMINSTER KANTOREI – April 29, 2012, 4 pm, Free

CANTATICA SCHEDULE

AN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING – Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, 7:30 PM

 GUEST ARTIST:  The Coventry Singers

CABARET SONGS, A Special Gala Fundraising Event – Sunday, March 11, 2012, 4 PM

 FEATURING: Toni Marie Palmertree, Soprano 

JOYFUL, JAZZY AND JEWISH! – Sunday, May 27, 2012, 4 PM

FEATURING: Klezmer Band

ADMISSION

$12 Adults – $10 Seniors – $8 Students

Tickets available at the door.

TICKET RESERVATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

info@cantatica.org or 484-951-5113

“Music of the Celtic Isles” concert at Emmanuel today

OOPS! Please note that there is an admission fee for today’s concert at Emmanuel Lutheran. I apologize for the error.

ADMISSION

$12 Adults – $10 Seniors – $8 Students

Tickets available at the door.

TICKET RESERVATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

info@cantatica.org or 484-951-5113

 

 

In addition to its regular music series, Emmanuel Lutheran now has an ensemble-in-residence – Cantatica – which will offer even more outstanding music in the heart of Pottstown.

Come meet and hear Cantatica for yourself as they present “Music of the Celtic Isles” this afternoon at 4 pm. The concert is free and open to the public, giving area residents the chance to also experience this beautiful, historic church. Emmanuel Lutheran is located at 150 N. Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

For more info on Cantatica, visit www.cantatica.org.

For a brochure of Emmanuel’s music series, click here.

Schuylkill River Festival now underway – don’t miss it!

Schuylkill River Festival

Saturday, October 8, 2011
11 AM to 4 PM

Come to the Park for a day filled with music, art, food, and educational experiences.

Join us for Free, Family Experience
5th Annual Schuylkill River Festival
Riverfront Park and College Drive
Montgomery County Community College
Pottstown, PA 19464

Open House

Visit the College Exhibit and learn about programs and opportunities at the Montgomery County Community College.

Children’s Activities

Moon bounce, crafts, horse and carriage rides, wildlife exhibits and more!

Music Festival

Live Music on the Downey Amphitheatre stage from 11 AM to 4 PM. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

Arts and Crafts

  • View and purchase wares from great local and regional artists
  • View the “Scenes of the Schuylkill” Art show in the gallery at MCCC North Hall
  • Vendor applications still being accepted.—Application

Recreational Opportunities in the Park

  • Bike
  • Fish
  • Kayak or Canoe
  • Geocache

Community Information

Learn about opportunities and services offered right in your community!

Educational Opportunities

  • Native American Dancing and Displays
  • Cultural Exhibits from Various Groups
  • Environmental Conservation and Preservation Displays and Information

Food, Food, and More Food!!!

A great variety of sandwiches, desserts and more!

Platinum Level Sponsors

  • The Borough of Pottstown
  • Exelon Energy
  • Montgomery County Community College
  • Pottstown Mercury

Work of American watercolorist now showing at Hill School’s Boyer Gallery

The Hill School is currently exhibiting the work of James McFarlane in the Boyer of Gallery of The Center For The Arts. The exhibition, titled “Images Seen and Images Imagined,” is free of charge and open to the public until Friday, October 21. Visitors may enjoy the exhibit Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment on weekends. The Boyer Gallery is one of Pottstown’s lesser known arts and cultural venues that offers area residents the chance to experience world-class art close to home.

Use the directions and campus map (it’s building #2)  on The Hill’s website to get there; you can’t miss The Center for the Arts and its parking lot at the corner of Beech and Sheridan Streets.
James McFarlane currently serves as president of the American Watercolor Society. He is a member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. He teaches painting locally at the Woodmere Museum, the Greater Norristown Art League, and the Doylestown Art League. Nationally, he hosts workshops and is a regular speaker and demonstrator at community events. Recently, Mr. McFarlane was featured in a 12-page article of American Artist, Watercolor.

Schuylkill River Festival happens once a year… this Saturday!

Schuylkill River Festival

Saturday, October 8, 2011
11 AM to 4 PM

Come to the Park for a day filled with music, art, food, and educational experiences.

Join us for Free, Family Experience
5th Annual Schuylkill River Festival
Riverfront Park and College Drive
Montgomery County Community College
Pottstown, PA 19464

Open House

Visit the College Exhibit and learn about programs and opportunities at the Montgomery County Community College.

Children’s Activities

Moon bounce, crafts, horse and carriage rides, wildlife exhibits and more!

Music Festival

Live Music on the Downey Amphitheatre stage from 11 AM to 4 PM. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

Arts and Crafts

  • View and purchase wares from great local and regional artists
  • View the “Scenes of the Schuylkill” Art show in the gallery at MCCC North Hall
  • Vendor applications still being accepted.—Application

Recreational Opportunities in the Park

  • Bike
  • Fish
  • Kayak or Canoe
  • Geocache

Community Information

Learn about opportunities and services offered right in your community!
Vendor applications still being accepted.—Application

Educational Opportunities

  • Native American Dancing and Displays
  • Cultural Exhibits from Various Groups
  • Environmental Conservation and Preservation Displays and Information

Food, Food, and More Food!!!

A great variety of sandwiches, desserts and more!
Food Vendor applications still being accepted.—Application

Platinum Level Sponsors

  • The Borough of Pottstown
  • Exelon Energy
  • Montgomery County Community College
  • Pottstown Mercury

Many Exciting Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Contact 610-718-1847 for details.

Fall Festival and Pet Fair downtown this Saturday

Pottstown’s First Annual Pet Fair will take place downtown tomorrow, Saturday, September 24 from 9 AM to 2 PM. The Pet Fair will be located in Smith Family Plaza in front of Pottstown Borough Hall.

The Fall Festival will include a massive community yard sale, which is on from 8 am – noon so get up early and head downtown to catch the best deals and find that special something you never knew you needed!

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