Thu 20 Sep 2007

The Golden Dragon Acrobats

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Since early times, Chinese acrobats have entertained audiences ranging from the poorest of peasants to mighty emperors. The Golden Dragon Acrobats continue this tradition that began twenty-five centuries ago in a performance the whole family will enjoy 7:30pm, Friday, October 19 at Shryock Auditorium.

The company hails from Cangzhou, Hebei province, in the People’s Republic of China. The 25 acrobats are athletes, actors and artists and are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as today’s premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company. This year marks their 29th anniversary of performing before audiences in all 50 states and in over 65 countries around the world.

Founder and Director Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding energy. Juggled items will include everything from soccer balls to umbrellas to chandeliers. Contortionists will bend this way and that. And every imaginable prop from ladders to giant spinning wheels to bicycles will be used during this extravagant performance.

Tickets are $30, $25 and $10. SIUC students receive a $5.00 discount with proper ID. Children 12 and under receive a $5.00 discount. A 20% off discount per person is available for groups of 10 or more for select seats. Order tickets at ticketmaster.com/shryock, call 866-646-8849 or visit the SIU Ticket Office in the Arena (west entrance); the Student Center Ticket Office; Schnucks in Carbondale and Cape Girardeau; Kroger in Carbondale (east), Marion and Mt. Vernon; f.y.e. in Paducah or DJ’s Music in Paris, TN.

 

Tue 4 Sep 2007

Shryock Auditorium Performances Now On Sale

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Feverish fiddling and mesmerizing step dancing, daring Chinese acrobatics, a dynamic bluegrass family band, a Tennessee Williams classic, and one of the greatest of all Broadway musicals of the 20th century. These are some of the events taking place during the 2007-2008 season at Shryock Auditorium. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 7 for five feature performances at southern Illinois’s premiere fine arts facility. All show times are at 7:30pm.

Expect a high energy performance from one of the world’s most talented fiddlers as Natalie MacMaster returns to the Shryock stage Thursday, October 4. Recognized throughout the United States and abroad as today’s premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company, The Golden Dragon Acrobats appear Friday, October 19.

April 2008 will be a busy month at Shryock Auditorium. Saturday, April 5, the dynamic bluegrass family band Cherryholmes make their debut in Southern Illinois. Tuesday, April 15, the Montana Repertory Theater brings their production of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” to the Shryock stage. Everything’s coming up roses and you’ll hear some of the greatest songs in Broadway history as “Gypsy” entertains one and all Saturday, April 19.

Discounts: These discounts apply only to these five Shryock Auditorium performances. SIUC students receive a $5.00 discount with proper ID. Children 12 and under receive a $5.00 discount. A 20% off discount per person is available for groups of 10 or more for select seats.

Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com/shryock, 866-646-8849, the SIU Ticket Office in the Arena (west entrance), the Student Center Ticket Office or any Ticketmaster outlet.
 

Mon 16 Jul 2007

Jackson County Stage Company Presents “Peter Rabbit”

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit and His Friends” by Joseph Robinette, directed by Jacquie Betz, goes up this weekend. Friday and Saturday evening at 7 pm or Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Performances are at Brehm Preparatory School on West Grand in Carbondale. Tickest are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Tickets are being sold at the door only and can be purchased as early as one hour before showtime.

“The Tale of Peter Rabbit and His Friends” is the true story of Beatrix Potter and how she became the well-known author of many delightful stories. The story is told by her nanny, Annie Carter. Intermixed with the story of Beatrix’ life are the various tales, including “Peter Rabbit”, “The Tailor of Gloucester,” “The Tale of the Two Bad Mice,” “The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher,” and “The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.”

We’ve got a great group of young adults bringing this show to life. Abi (Beyke) Cowser portrays Annie Carter, Katie Hughes plays Beatrix Potter. Roger Jones, Vlad Nland, Madison Mueller, Chelsea Welch, and Rachael Paul complete the cast by playing Annie’s children and the characters in the tales.

Hope to see you all at the show!!!!!!
 

Thu 15 Mar 2007

Lifeguard Certification Class

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Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start! Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position, working as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water. You could save a life too! Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and future employers. It’s a great way to demonstrate what you can offer. Colleges and employers look for applicants who can deal effectively with people, who have a take charge attitude, and who are willing to work to develop new skills. The Carbondale Park District has a lifeguard class scheduled to begin March 23, 2007. Prerequisites include 300 yard swim using breast/crawl strokes and a timed, underwater retrieval of a ten pound object. The fee of $125.00 includes instruction, text, and ARC costs. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive American Red Cross Certification. Classes are held at the LIFE Community Center, 2500 W. Sunset Drive. For more information or to register, call 618-549-4222.
 

Mon 26 Feb 2007

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

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We rarely come across genuine buskers in America – street musicians playing their hearts out in public – let alone tightly-meshed ensembles with keening vocal harmonies, fiddles and banjos. But Old Crow Medicine Show (O.C.M.S.), young, rollocking, punkified, and doing things the old-fashioned way, bring it all together to play songs from some of the earliest traditions of American music - tunes from jug bands and traveling shows, back porches and dance halls, southern Appalachian string music and Memphis blues.

However, with a wider musical range than their Appalachian string band origins, O.C.M.S. play more concert halls, festival stages and rock venues than street corners, but a sense of surprise is still very much in play. Old Crow is not the only band playing pre-World War II blues, fiddle tunes, rags, hollers, hokum and jug band music, but they do so with a brazenness born of growing up around AC/DC, Nirvana and Public Enemy. The fiery result equally impresses fussy old-time music scholars; fellow modern day roots musicians and fans that forage on the frontiers of hip.

SHRYOCK AUDITORIUM
CARBONDALE, IL

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
8PM

Tickets on sale:
FRIDAY, MARCH 2 AT 10AM

Ticket locations:
SIU ARENA TICKET OFFICE & ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS
TICKETMASTER.COM
866-646-8849

Ticket price:
$18 ADV / $20 DOS + USUAL FEES
GENERAL ADMISSION
 

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