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Push Play 2011 FINE ARTS SERIES 2012

Illstyle & Peace photo: William A. Herbert

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You’ll love this show if you dig high-energy hip-hop dance, athleticism and positivity.

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Without a single red nose, big shoe or little car, 500 Clown’s unpredictable shows pack tons of fun and audience involvement into their unique brand of physical theater.

You’ll like these shows if you love to laugh and like over-the-top experiences. You may not like these shows if you want a classic retelling of Shakespeare or Shelley or are turned-off by slap-stick violence.

Illstyle & Peace

500 Clown

“A hip-hop revue with killer dancing,” (New York Times) Illstyle & Peace delivers positive messages of individual expression to audiences both young and old. The company celebrates the art and history of hip-hop through a funky, explosive blend of locking, breaking, popping, beatboxing, and DJing. This high-energy company spreads messages of unity, peace and respect and is fun for all ages – perfect for teens and tweens.

500 Clown Macbeth – back by popular demand!

Saturday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

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Three clowns descend upon the stage to perform the Scottish play. Each becomes infected by ambition as they compete for the crown and, in the process, smash the Macbeth script to hysterical bits.

Friday, September 16, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

500 Clown Frankenstein REPLAY Replay and After Party are sponsored by CSB/SJU Intercultural Center and CSB/SJU Joint Events Council.

Sponsored in part by HealthPartners and D.J.Bitzan Jewelers.

Embark on a madcap journey to construct Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. The Clowns stitch together the tale of the Doctor and the Monster from scraps of the classic novel. Comic mayhem takes a sharp turn when one clown is forced into the tragic role of Frankenstein’s Creature.

Saturday September 17, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

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The direct descendant of the great Irish tradition of storytelling, actor Conor Lovett’s one-man performances have been captivating audiences worldwide. By giving precedence to the writer’s work, he creates evenings of mesmerizing theatre.

photo: Ros Kavanagh

These performances are for you if you like amazing acting and classic literature. The End may not be for you if you don’t enjoy dark humor.

You will love this show if you’d enjoy beautifully sung jazz standards in a casual jazz club environment.

Gare St. Lazare Players Ireland

Jane Monheit Jazz Cabaret

The End - Samuel Beckett

An exceptionally gifted vocalist, Jane Monheit’s romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite of the jazz and cabaret worlds. Experience jazz in its natural setting – an intimate cabaret with drink service throughout as the sultry Monheit takes the stage to deliver velvety covers of great jazz standards.

The End is a darkly funny account of the last days of an old man’s life as he struggles to live despite his willingness to die. It is one of Beckett’s most complete, compelling works and is a perfect introduction to the humor and humanity characteristic of Beckett’s work. Irish hardanger fiddle player Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh will perform before and after this show.

Thursday, September 22, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

Moby Dick - Herman Melville Considered one of the Great American novels, Moby Dick is a work of immense detail, charismatic characters, and the collision of human passions. This adaptation allows audiences to hear the beauty and wealth of Melville’s language while the mood is set by hardanger fiddler Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh.

Pre-show dinner, see page 16 for details.

Premium table seating will enjoy front row views and beverage service throughout the show at a 4 person table.

A cash bar will be available through the entire show for all patrons.

Friday, September 30, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Gorecki Family Theater, CSB Premium Table Seating: $37, Senior $34, Faculty/Staff $27, Student/Youth $10 Reserved Seating: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10 Sponsored in part by Wilkie Sanderson.

Friday, September 23, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10 Note: these performances contain adult themes/language and are not recommended for children under 14.

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This event is for you if you appreciate poetry and would like to experience the work of a living legend.

You’ll like this show if you appreciate bold artistry on the piano.

A Reading by Seamus Heaney

Christopher O’Riley & the CSB/SJU Orchestra

presented by CSB Literary Arts Institute

One of the most celebrated and influential poets in contemporary literature, Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney will present an evening of readings and commentary of his work. Robert Lowell deemed Heaney “the most important Irish poet since Yeats” and Heaney’s list of honors and awards affirms that praise. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995; his 2006 anthology of poetry, District and Circle, won Britain’s prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize and was named as one of the “100 Best Books of the Decade” by The Times (London).

Sunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $20, Senior $18, Faculty/Staff $10, Student/Youth $10

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Pianist Christopher O’Riley has redefined the possibilities of classical music. He is an enthusiastic advocate for new music and young musicians. As the host of the popular National Public Radio program, From the Top, O’Riley works and performs with the next generation of talented musicians.

Now he partners with the CSB/SJU Orchestra to perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor.

Saturday, October 8, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $25, Senior $22, Faculty/Staff $15, Student/Youth $10

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This show is for you if you enjoy bluegrass and country music by legendary musicians.

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You’ll like these shows if you enjoy contemporary and traditional chamber music.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder The Treasure Chest Tour

Pastiche

Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder return to the Escher Auditorium for the Treasure Chest Tour. This concert will feature a mix of Skaggs’ classic country hits as well as a collection of his famous bluegrass tunes. A 14-time Grammy Award winner, Skaggs has often said he is “just trying to make a living” playing music that he loves – that love has led him on a musical journey resulting in numerous mainstream and genre-bending favorites that audiences have embraced for more than five decades.

Pastiche will present its traditional Family Weekend Concert, featuring an eclectic mix of traditional and new repertoire.

Pre-show dinner, see page 16 for details.

Faculty ensemble Pastiche performs a wide range of instrumental and vocal music from the Baroque to the 21st century. It’s always different – it’s always enjoyable.

Friday, October 28, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $12, Senior $8, Student/Youth $8, Faculty/Staff $7, CSB/SJU Students $7

The concert will feature instrumental and vocal ensemble music from the Baroque to the 21st century.

Friday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $12, Senior $8, Student/Youth $8, Faculty/Staff $7, CSB/SJU Students $7

Saturday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $35, Senior $32, Faculty/Staff $25, Student/Youth $10

REPLAY Sponsored in part by St. Cloud Orthopedics and Palmer Printing.

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You’ll dig this show if you like (reasonably clean) improv and masterful skit comedy.

You’ll like this performance if you enjoy multi-media performances, environmental themes and world music.

The Second City

Bella Gaia

The famed Second City improv company can rightly be called the originators of sketch comedy. For the last 50 years, they’ve graduated some of the biggest names in the business – the Belushi Brothers, Gilda Radner, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey to name just a few. Now tomorrow’s stars bring their unbridled shenanigans to stage for one night of side-splitting sketch comedy.

A Poetic Vision of Earth from Space

Saturday, October 29, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

Sponsored in part by Quinlivan and Hughes, P.A.

Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) is a moving, multimedia journey that conveys the transformative beauty of the planet Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts. Created by award winning director and violist Kenji Williams, in collaboration with NASA, Bella Gaia features live world music set against large-scale NASA projections of Earth from space. It is an immersive theater experience, a way for audiences to develop a deeper connection and empathy with our planet. From the distant reaches of space down to life as we know it on the planet, Bella Gaia imparts a sense of universal connection to Mother Earth.

Saturday, November 5, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

REPLAY Sponsored in part by Dr. Jerry & Patty Wetterling – St. Joseph Family Chiropractic

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photo: Ken Cartwright

You’ll like these shows if you enjoy performances that highlight outstanding student and faculty talents.

CSB/SJU Theater Department A Christmas House By Kaarin S. Johnston November 10-13, 16-19, Gorecki Family Theater, CSB

It seems like any other Christmas season for one typical American family, with its mix of charity and selfishness. All that changes when some of the world’s traditional Christmas characters, Saint Nickolas, the Holy Family, and the Kinder Christ, unexpectedly show up and teach us all about the true meaning of Christmas.

As Five Years Pass

By Federico Garcia Lorca March 22-24, 29-31, Gorecki Family Theater, CSB

Imagine lasting through a five-year engagement only to be dumped for an obnoxious football player. Enter surreal heartbreak: a psychedelic dream world where reality bends and shifts in order to reveal the core of your heart. True love was never so messed up!

All Theater Department performances go on sale beginning August 31, 2011.

You’ll like this performance if you enjoy multi-media performances, radio theatre, and pop art.

Intergalactic Nemesis Live Action Graphic Novel The year is 1933. Pulitzer-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez, and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon.

This show is a sci-fi-horror-suspense-comedy-romance graphic novel presented in a whole new format: three actors, one Foley artist, and one keyboardist perform all the voices, sound effects and music, while more than 1,000 hand-drawn, full-color, hi-rez, blow-your-mind comic book images blast from an on-stage screen, all performed LIVE. This show is appropriate for ages 7 and above.

Friday, November 11, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

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You’ll love this show if you like Christmas classics for the whole family.

You’ll love this performance if you are a fan of Celtic/Scottish music and dance and holiday celebrations from other cultures.

Minnesota Ballet presents The Manhattan Nutcracker

Natalie MacMaster Christmas in Cape Breton

The holidays are not complete without The Nutcracker!

Filled with awe-inspiring spectacle, this beloved ballet tells the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. Journey with Clara to the Land of Sweets, dance with the snowflakes in Central Park, and fight the menacing Mouse King. This production is set in turnof-the-20th-century Manhattan and features remarkable dancing, dazzling costumes and larger-than-life staging.

Performed alongside the full CSB/SJU Orchestra, this is sure to be a treasured family favorite.

In her Christmas show, fiddler Natalie MacMaster invokes the holiday traditions of her native Cape Breton. With a sound born in Scotland and nurtured in Nova Scotia, MacMaster’s performances of Celtic melodies and Christmas carols feature foot-tapping rave-ups and world-class step dancing, all delivered with an infectious energy felt by the musicians and audience alike.

Saturday, December 3, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $35, Senior $32, Faculty/Staff $25, Student/Youth $10

Pre-show dinner, see page 16 for details.

Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10 Sponsored in part by St. Cloud Orthopedics and Coborn’s.

Sponsored in part by Bremer and Centrasota.

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photo: Dan Ozminkowski

You’ll like this show if you like experimental theatre and contemporary puppetry and art. This show may not be for you if you are offended by adult themes and occasional adult language.

Blair Thomas The Hard Headed Heart Chicago’s most acclaimed puppet master, Blair Thomas, presents a trio of interconnected solo shows – The Puppet Show of Don Cristobal, St. James Infirmary and The Blackbird.

A one-man band, Thomas uses traditional hand puppets, shadow puppets on lamplit paper scrolls and marionettes to tell tales of darkly romantic, at times bawdy, adult themes of courtship, love and grief. The performances are based on the writings of Federico Garcia Lorca and Wallace Stevens as well as a traditional New Orleans blues song.

Note: this show contains adult themes.

Friday, February 10, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

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You’ll enjoy this show if you are inspired by world music, other cultures, and the empowerment of children.

Spirit of Uganda “Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy” (New York Times), the children of Spirit of Uganda are ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans. Featuring a vibrant cast of performers, age 8-18, these children personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation as they bring to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. Spirit of Uganda celebrates the cultural roots and newer offshoots of this lush and diverse nation through melodic tones of standing drums, dramatic choreography, and gorgeous call-and-response vocals.

Friday, February 17, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

REPLAY Sponsored in part by HealthPartners and Mahowald Insurace Agency.

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This show is for you if you like heartbreakingly beautiful music, superb musicianship, astounding vocals in genres ranging from folk to country to gospel.

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This performance is for you if you like energetic classical music as well as hip hop and jazz. This may not be for you if you like traditional chamber music.

Over the Rhine

PROJECT Trio

Chosen by PASTE magazine as among the “World’s Greatest Living Songwriters,” the folksy husband and wife duo of Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, otherwise known as Over the Rhine, have been innovators on the Indie music scene since 1991. They released their 14th studio album, The Long Surrender, in 2011. Shot through with the joys and sorrows of modern-day existence, their soulful music is an intimate epic on the unchanging fundamentals of the human condition.

Bursting onto the scene with their landmark videos (62,000,000 YouTube views and counting) PROJECT Trio is a musical experience defining a new level of entertainment for the internet generation and beyond. With a beatboxing flutist, a rocking cellist, and jazz playing bassist, PROJECT Trio blend their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles. Their passion infects their performances with a high-energy enthusiasm for the music of yesterday and today.

Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m.

Gorecki Family Theater, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

REPLAY Sponsored in part by Wilkie Sanderson

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Friday, March 23, 8:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

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photo: Bennett Miller

You’ll like this show if you like creative writing, social satire, and a hilarious and irreverent view of history. This show may not be for you if you do not like political humor or non-traditional views of history.

Sarah Vowell When David Sedaris visited campus, he said “you know who would be great here? Sarah Vowell.” As fans of Sarah’s, we agreed.

Sarah Vowell is the New York Times’ bestselling author of six nonfiction books on the occasionally musty topic of American history. Don’t let that fool you though – by examining connections between the past and present, she offers hilarious insights into everything from presidents and their assassins to colonial religious fanatics. Vowell is a contributing editor for NPR’s This American Life and starred as the voice of shy teen superhero Violet Parr in the Pixar film, The Incredibles.

Pre-show dinner, see page 16 for details.

Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

photo: Steven Schreiber

You’ll like this show if you enjoy graceful, powerful dance, and are energized by R & B, classical music and hip hop.

Abraham. In. Motion.

The Radio Show The 2010 Bessie award winning dance company, Abraham.

In. Motion. creates work that is deeply rooted in personal experience. Choreographer Kyle Abraham intertwines his sensual movement with a strong understanding of music to create work that investigates human behavior and emotion.

Through the lush and striking movement of The Radio Show, Abraham explores questions of the lingering effects of lost communication, both in a community and in a family.

Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

REPLAY Replay supported in part by CSB/SJU PRiSM.

Sponsored in part by St. Cloud Orthopedics.

REPLAY Sponsored in part by Thomsens Greenhouse and Garden Center.

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Mark Wigglesworth

You’ll like this performance if you like masterworks of classical music.

This show is for you if you like jazz classics, the music of Wes Montgomery, and a casual jazz club environment.

Minnesota Orchestra

Russell Malone Quartet Jazz Cabaret

The Fine Arts Series is proud to welcome the Minnesota Orchestra back for another memorable performance by one of the top symphonic ensembles in America today.

Mark Wigglesworth, conductor Basil Reeve, oboe Berkeley Ravel

Oboe Concerto Daphnis and Chloe (complete)

Sunday, April 29, 2:00 p.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

Jazz guitarist Russell Malone possesses an astounding skill and versatility matched by few performing artists today.

Moving from blues to gospel to R&B and jazz without hesitation, he has played alongside jazz luminaries such as Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., Billy Taylor and Sonny Rollins. Malone’s enthusiasm for the music draws audiences in with his warm, conversational playing style. This cabaret style show is a must-see for guitar players and enthusiasts.

Enjoy this intimate jazz performance in a cabaret setting, complete with beverage service throughout.

Pre-show dinner, see page 16 for details.

Sponsored in part by St. Cloud Hospital.

Premium table seating will enjoy front row views and beverage service throughout the show at a 4 person table.

A cash bar will be available through the entire show for all patrons.

Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

Gorecki Family Theater, CSB Premium Table Seating: $37, Senior $34, Faculty/Staff $27, Student/Youth $10 Reserved Seating: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10

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Grab a drum, learn a new hip-hop move, or find your Zen...

Blair Thomas – Buddhist Meditation Saturday, February 11, TBD

This workshop is an introduction to Buddhist Meditation and is a collaboration with the Saint Benedict’s Monastery Spirituality Center.

Over the Rhine - Writing Workshop Jim Donovan Drumming Circle Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 p.m.

Escher Auditorium Stage, CSB $5 per person

Jim Donovan is back for another hands-on drumming circle workshop. This workshop encourages participants to deepen their listening skills while having a fun, interactive drumming experience. A number of percussion instruments are available on a first-come basis.

Saturday, February 25, TBD

Join songwriters Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist for a Writing as a Spiritual Discipline workshop.

This workshop will be a collaboration with the Saint Benedict’s Monastery Spirituality Center.

Illstyle & Peace Hip-Hop Dance Classes

Abraham. In. Motion Dance as Identity Ownership Workshop

Hip-Hop for Youth (ages K-6th) Helgeson Dance Studio, CSB Hip-Hop Class (ages 7th grade and above) On the Benedicta Arts Center lawn Both classes Saturday, September 10, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m

Friday, April 27, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Helgeson Dance Studio, CSB

Illstyle & Peace offers classes that are fun and challenging. These classes introduce participants to various dance styles such as B-Boying/B-Girling, hip-hop, modern, jazz, African and more. Following the classes, there will be a community Freestyle dance with the music of DJ Sparkle.

The focus of this workshop is to present participants with an opportunity to use dance as a platform for generating and exploring dialogue about gender and sexuality. No dance experience necessary.

Continue the party with a postperformance Replay and DJ Party in the Colman Theater, Benedicta Arts Center.

Minnesota Orchestra Pre-performance Talk

Jane Monheit Jazz Vocal Master Class

Arrive early to take in an informal discussion that will explore the music featured on the afternoon’s concert program, led by a member of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Friday, September 30, TBD

The public is welcome to observe a jazz vocal master class featuring three CSB/SJU music faculty members.

Sunday, April 29, 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for most activities. Contact the Box Office at 320-363-5777.

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Recommended for grades PreK-2nd.

Recommended for grades PreK-4th.

Theatreworks USA presents

GREAT Theatre & the Fine Arts Series present

Skippyjon Jones

Winnie the Pooh

Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! Sometimes he pretends to be a bird, sometimes he pretends to be a llama, and sometimes he pretends to be a whale… anything BUT a Siamese cat!

Skippyjon’s wild imagination takes over and he imagines he’s a Chihuahua – and not just any Chihuahua. He dons a mask, a cape, and an accent and transforms into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico!

Based on the book by Judy Schachner.

From the classic, endearing stories of A.A. Milne comes this magical production of Winnie-the-Pooh. That willy, nilly, silly old bear and all his friends - Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Christopher Robin and Tigger – are all ready for grand adventures. From the arrival of Roo and Kanga’s bathtub, to the search for Eeyore’s missing tail, the Heffalump hunt and especially Eeyore’s birthday, these friends see each other through thick and thin.

Pre-show dinner before the 7:00 p.m. show, see page 16 for details.

Friday, October 7, 9:15 a.m.

Friday, October 7, 11:15 a.m.

Friday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $17, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff $12, Student/Youth $10 Sponsored in part by Plaza Park Bank.

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Follow your tummy to the Hundred Acre Woods for a musical celebration of friendship, sharing and caring!

Pre-show dinner before the January 27 show, see page 16 for details.

Friday, January 20, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 21, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2:00 p.m.

Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 28, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 29, 2:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $17, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff $12, Student/Youth $10

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Recommended for grades PreK and above.

Recommended for grades PreK-3rd.

Spirit of Uganda

Bits ’N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents

Featuring a vibrant cast of performers, age 8-18, this 60 minute performance highlights the arts and culture of East Africa and includes a post-performance Question & Answer session. As ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans, these young performers bring to life the lush sounds and movements of their homeland through dramatic choreography, call-and-response vocals, and melodic drumming.

Friday, February 17, 10:00 a.m.

Escher Auditorium, CSB Tickets: $17, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff $12, Student/Youth $10 Sponsored in part by HealthPartners and Mahowald Insurace Agency.

The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit Dapper, young Peter Rabbit believes he knows better than Mama Rabbit. Ignoring her warnings, he is determined to go to Farmer McGregor’s forbidden garden. Peter slips away on a musical adventure to the paradise carrot patch – along the way, he gets a taste of life and the perils of trespassing, with the farmer hot on his tail! Through all of his ups and downs, Peter manages to save his own tail when he admits he’s learned a valuable lesson – “It’s better to be good than bad!”

Filled with singing, dancing and giant 9-foot tall puppets!

Pre-show dinner before the 7:00 p.m. show, see page 16 for details.

Thursday, March 15, 9:15 a.m.

Friday, March 16, 9:15 a.m.

Friday, March 16, 11:15 a.m.

Friday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey, SJU Tickets: $17, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff $12, Student/Youth $10

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Recommended for grades PreK-3rd.

Recommended for grades 5th-8th.

Theatreworks USA presents

GREAT Theatre & the Fine Arts Series present

Nate the Great

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Introducing the latest and greatest in the grand tradition of crime-solving detectives. This pint-size young detective has found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens and even a lost goldfish. But when his neighbor Annie asks for help in locating her missing painting, it takes all of Nate’s derring-do to solve the toughtest case of his career! This new musical about teamwork and friendship is based on the book by Majorie Weinman Sharmat.

One of William Shakespeare’s most hilarious and enchanting works comes to the stage in a production created especially for students. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a whimsical story of love, mischief, matchmaking and magic as four young lovers enter the woods on a midsummer’s night and get caught up in a lover’s quarrel between the king and queen of faeries.

Pre-show dinner before the 7:00 p.m. show, see page 16 for details.

Friday, April 27, 9:15 a.m.

Friday, April 27, 11:15 a.m.

Friday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $17, Senior $14, Faculty/Staff $12, Student/Youth $10

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Expect the unexpected with our fanciful, glimmering visions of laughter and mayhem in this classic turned modern comedic fantasy.

Pre-show dinner before the May 18 show, see page 16 for details.

Friday, May 18, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 20, 2:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU Tickets: $10 – all seats

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Act One - Join Us For Dinner

Winnie the Pooh Friday, January 27 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Great Hall, SJU $6 per person

Have a little rumbly in your tumbly before the show? Build your own peanut butter & honey sandwich, enjoy carrots fresh from Rabbit’s garden, a bag of chips, a honey cookie and a beverage!

The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit Friday, March 16 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Great Hall, SJU $6 per person

Jane Monheit Jazz Cabaret Friday, September 30 @ 5:30 p.m.

Served in the Gorecki Family Theater, CSB $26 per person

Enjoy a sophisticated, four-course meal featuring blini with smoked salmon and crème fraiche, an avocado and watercress salad, Bistecca alla Fiorentino served with twice baked potatoes, and a classic tiramisu. Beverages include ice water and coffee; a cash bar will be available throughout dinner and the performance in this intimate cabaret setting.

Skippyjon Jones Friday, October 7 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Great Hall, SJU $6 per person

Share dinner with your little rabbits before the show. Enjoy yummy macaroni & cheese, fresh fruit and carrot cake just the way rabbits like it – with no raisins or nuts!

Sarah Vowell Friday, April 13 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Haehn Campus Center, CSB $22 per person

This tapas bar puts a unique spin on appetizers as you know them and includes novelty finger sandwiches, fruit kabobs with tequila marinade, and southwestern egg rolls, among other offerings. A cash bar will be available.

Nate the Great Friday, April 27 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Great Hall, SJU $6 per person

Is the little Skippito Friskito in your family hungry before the show? Let us plan dinner! Enjoy a taco bar, (both hard and soft shells for your little Chihuahuas) fresh fruit, an ice cream sandwich and beverage.

When Nate the Great is getting ready to solve a mystery, he fills up with some pancakes first. Fill your young detectives up before the show with a dinner of pancakes, sausage patties, fresh fruit, an M&M cookie and a beverage.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Russell Malone Jazz Cabaret

Saturday, October 22 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Haehn Campus Center, CSB $19 per person

Begin your evening with a scrumptious buffet that includes gorgonzola salad with baby lettuce, Scaloppini Chicken with Mediterranean vegetables and rice pilaf. Top it off with a pumpkin ginger mousse for dessert. Beverages include ice water and coffee with a cash bar.

Natalie MacMaster – Christmas in Cape Breton Thursday, December 8 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Haehn Campus Center, CSB $21 per person

Celebrate the Christmas season with a Scottish themed buffet!

The menu will feature traditional Scottish potato salad, maple roasted pork tenderloin with apricot and sage stuffing, baby red potatoes with red peppers and scones. Finish the meal with a dessert station with something for every sweet tooth at your table. Beverages include ice water and coffee with a cash bar available.

Friday, May 4 @ 5:30 p.m.

Served in the Gorecki Family Theater, CSB $25 per person

Set the tone for the evening with this superb menu featuring a fall greens salad with spinach, grilled flank steak with white truffle scented mashed potatoes and a triple chocolate tiger cake. Beverages include ice water and coffee; a cash bar will be available throughout dinner and the performance in this intimate cabaret setting.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Friday, May 18 @ 6:00 p.m.

Served in the Great Hall, SJU $6 per person

By May, we’re all dreaming of midsummer nights! Enjoy a summer themed cook-out with hamburgers, potato salad, chips, brownies, and a beverage before the show.

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How to Order Tickets How to Order

Patron Categories & Discounts

BY MAIL: Mail the order form to: Box Office – Benedicta Arts Center College of Saint Benedict 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374

Senior: Ages 60 and over.

Youth: Ages 3 and up. Children’s shows (pages 13-15) are for all ages. All attendees must have a ticket.

Student: Any full-time student through collegeaged Group Discount: Applicable for groups of 20 or more. All group tickets must be purchased at the same time. Call the Box Office Systems Manager at 320-363-5700 to make arrangements.

BY PHONE: Call (320) 363-5777 ONLINE: www.csbsju.edu/fine-arts IN PERSON: Visit the BAC Box Office.

Box Office Hours Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) Academic Year Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Summer Box Office Hours (May 16 – August 30) Monday through Friday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Box Office Open 2 hours prior to events

Patrons are encouraged to request services that will enhance their experience in our facilities.

Wheelchair Accessible (WSC) seating on the ground floor is barrier free with ramping for easy access from the lobby, restrooms and parking.

Seats with Moveable Arms (MA) are available for transfer from wheelchair or for patrons needing more space.

Exclusions may apply

Low-vision (LV) seating is available. Make advance arrangements through the Box Office.

Refunds & Exchanges

Audio Description (AD) is provided with one month advance notice.

We will gladly exchange your tickets up to 48 hours in advance of the date on the tickets. If an event is cancelled, tickets will be exchanged for another performance or refunded. If a refund occurs, we will apply a credit to the card used at time of purchase if the order was made with a credit card.

Preferred Hotel Holiday Inn & Suites (320) 253-9000; www.holidayinn.com/stcloudmn

Early Bird Discounts

Accessibility

Purchase 10-19 tickets by July 1, 2011 and receive 2 free tickets. Purchase 20 or more tickets by July 1, 2011 and receive 4 free tickets. Indicate your choices on the order form. Coupons, guest certificates and group rates cannot be applied to the Early Bird offer.

Some exclusions may apply.

Large Print Programs (LP) are available in the lobby or request one from an usher.

Braille Programs (BP) are available if requested at least one month in advance of the event.

Phonic Ear Sound Enhancement (PE) systems amplify stage dialogue or music. Patrons may pick up their individual receiver in the lobby prior to the performance or request one from an usher.

American Sign Language (ASL): Please contact the Box Office at least one month in advance to request interpretation for performances. Patrons can email the Box Office at bacinfo@csbsju.edu Tickets may be purchased by using the phone relay services for the Deaf at 1-800-627-3529 or 711.

Seating ESCHER AUDITORIUM

GORECKI FAMILY THEATER

STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER

CSB Benedicta Arts Center

CSB Benedicta Arts Center

Saint John’s University

STAGE

STAGE

STAGE

Chairs Rows A-J

Rows A-D

Rows A-H Floor Seating

Lower Tier

Ramped Floor

Rows J-O

Rows K-P

Stepped Aisles

Stepped Aisles

Rows Q - W Under Balcony

1st Balcony 2nd Balcony

Rows E-K Upper Tier

Upper Tier

Rows P-U Upper Level

Last row of the lower tier has no steps

Virtual View of Seats Available Online: Go to www.csbsju.edu/fine-arts Chairs Added for Select Performances: Chairs are added in front of Row A for some special presentations in the Escher Auditorium and the Gorecki Family Theater, Benedicta Arts Center.

(See house map)

No elevator to balconies

ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Directions to our campuses.

Traffic is light and parking is free.

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT (CSB) (320) 363-5777

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT

From I-94: Take County Road 2 east (exit 160) to the second stop sign. Turn right onto College Avenue. Turn right at the south entrance to the college onto Lottie Ardolf Boulevard.

From County Road 75: Turn south at County Road 2 onto College Avenue. Turn right at the south entrance to the college.

SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY (SJU) (320) 363-3577

SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

From I-94: Take exit 156.

Turn south onto County Road 159.

Follow signs for event parking.

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID FINE ARTS PROGRA MMING

College of Saint Benedict

Benedicta Arts Center 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099 Series Sponsors:

Over the Rhine