Welcome to the Paradise Center for the Arts!
We are excited to announce our 2025/2026 season! Everyone at the Paradise, from our dedicated staff to our board of directors, is eager to showcase the extraordinary experiences our art center has to offer. Our multidisciplinary space serves as a hub of creativity, encouraging everyone to express themselves and connect with the arts.
In our season guide, you will find an exciting mix of events, performances, and gallery exhibitions to spark your imagination and enhance your artistic journey. Whether you enjoy live theater from the Paradise Community Theatre, the heartfelt sounds of Joyann Parker Presents: The Music of Patsy Cline, comedy shows that make you laugh, or visual arts displayed in our four on-site galleries, there is something here for everyone!
The Paradise Center for the Arts has been a vibrant part of the Faribault community and beyond for the past eighteen years, offering meaningful arts activities and experiences.
Join us for our 2025/2026 season! We can’t wait to welcome you and share the transformative power of the arts!
Thank you for your support!
Julie321 Central Avenue North Faribault, MN 55021
507.332.7372
info@paradisecenterforthearts.org www.paradisecenterforthearts.org
Hours: Wed-Fri 12-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-2 pm One hour prior to performances
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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STAFF
Julie Fakler - Executive Director - full time
Julie is excited to lead the Paradise Center for the Arts with an amazing team. Julie has been with the Paradise for over 13 years as a staff member, and this will be her 16th year as the head of the gallery committee. Julie has a BFA in painting and drawing from Minneapolis College of Art & Design, and continues to create art whenever possible. Julie can be reached at: director@paradisecenterforthearts.org
Will McIntyre - Performing Arts & Education Director - full time
Will is a proud graduate of St. Olaf College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Sociology, and Anthropology. He has been part of the PCA team for the past two years, and truly calls the Paradise his second home. Having grown up on the Paradise stage, Will has been involved in numerous productions over the years—as an actor, director, music director, and more. His lifelong connection to the arts shines through in everything he does, and he’s especially excited to help showcase the vibrant lineup of shows and events coming in the 2025/2026 season.
You may reach will at will@paradisecenterforthearts.org
Sara Caron - Production Coordinator - part time
Sara has the enviable position of being the primary contact for the performers at the PCA. Sara also writes press releases about the events happening at the Paradise. Sara is the driving force behind the Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl.
Sara can be reached at: production@paradisecenterforthearts.org
Char Johnson - Box Office Staff/Volunteer Coordinator - part time
Char is one-half of the team that makes up our Box Office staff, as well as the Volunteer Coordinator for the front of house. She has an amazing ability to juggle patron requests, phone calls, donations, and more, and still finds time to keep us all supplied with chocolate. Char is a fiber and clay artist who teaches classes at the Paradise Center for the Arts. In addition, Char volunteers her time for several committees here at the Paradise. Char can be reached at: char@paradisecenterforthearts.org
Dallas Musselman - Box office staff - part time
Dallas is the other half of the box office staff team. Dallas artfully wears many hats while selling tickets, processing memberships, telling PCA history and keeping us all on our toes with her delightful stories filled with many different accents! If you don’t see Dallas behind the desk, she just might be on the stage!
Dallas can be reached at: boxoffice@paradisecenterforthearts.org
Rhonda Norgaard - part time admin
Rhonda enjoys numbers (we are so happy she does) and fills a variety of needs with regard to the function of the Paradise through payables, receivables and so much more. We could not do everything we do without her input and expertise.
Rhonda can be reached at: accounting@paradisecenterforthearts.org
Todd Ginter, President
Jessica Schwie, Vice President
Todd Rost, Secretary
Mandy Barnes, City Council Rep.
BOARD MEMBERS
Vicki Kanne
Rosemarie Marraccini
Kandice Nelson
Matt Long
Palmer Huff
Maggie Gale
Craig Ryan
Luke Havumaki
Patty Salmon
Peggy Paulson
Laura O’Connor
Martha Brown
Jenny Whannel
AT A GLANCE
2025
JUNE
27: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
- runs through AUG 9
JULY
11-20: Assassins - Paradise Community Theatre
26: A Night at the Theatre - A Tribute to Queen
AUGUST
1-10: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
Cinderella - Marquee Children’s Theatre
15: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
- runs through SEP 27
21: Music Trivia - Muck and Tracey
- Fundraiser
23: Joe Flip
SEPTEMBER
13: Event TBD
19: 50th Anniversary Film Showing of “Rocky Horror Picture Show”
26: Joyann Parker Presents
- The Music of Patsy Cline
29: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
- runs through NOV 15
OCTOBER
10: Philanthropic Educational Orginazation - Fundraiser
17-26: The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
- Paradise Community Theatre
31: Fari “BOO” - Downtown Bar Crawl
NOVEMBER
1: Comedian C. Willi Myles
8: Joseph Hall - Elvis - Rock’N’Remember Tribute
20: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
- runs through DEC 20
DECEMBER
5-14: The Sound of Music
- Paradise Community Theatre
19: Holiday Dessert Auction
19: A Very Diva Christmas
2026
JANUARY
9: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception
- runs through FEB 21
9: Improv Comedy Show - Presented by Little Fish Imrpov
30: Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
FEBRUARY
7: The Looney Lutherans Present
- It Could Be Worse
20-Mar 1: KILL ME, DEADLY
- Paradise Community Theatre
27: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception - runs through APR 11
MARCH
6: Student Art Show - runs through APR 10
13: Bonnie Drunken Lad
20: 80s Prom - Fundraiser
28: Church of Cash
APRIL
4: Country Roads - A Tribute to John Denver
17: Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception - runs through JUN13
17-26: Jake’s Women
- Paradise Community Theatre
MAY
1: Fundraiser for Women’s & PCA Endowments
8: Mick Sterling Presents
- Elton John with Strings
16: Roll On - The Music of Alabama
JUNE
12: Magic Carpet Ride
- Produced by Gary Rue
17-20: Recycled Art Sale
Our members are the driving force behind the Paradise Center for the Arts. When you become a member you receive all the benefits the Paradise has to offer, and you become part of a family. Your membership supports local arts programs and helps build a stronger community.
Benefits of Becoming a Paradise Center Member
INDIVIDUAL: $55 / 5 yr $250
INDIVIDUAL SENIOR (65+): $45 / 5 yr $200
STUDENT: $35 / 5 yr $155
• Member Pricing on up to 2 tickets per performance
• Electronic updates of current Paradise happenings
• Access to pottery and painting studios (must take a class first)
• Inclusion in the annual Member Show
• Discounts on classes
• Voting rights at the annual meeting
FAMILY: $85 / 5 yr $387.50
• Member pricing on up to 6 tickets per performance
• Electronic updates of current Paradise happenings
• Access to pottery and painting studios (must take a class first)
• Inclusion in annual Member Show
• Discounts on classes
• Voting rights at the annual meeting
BUSINESS: $275 / 5 yr $1250
Benefits for a professional organization
• Member pricing on up to 6 tickets per performance
• Electronic updates of current Paradise happenings
• Access to pottery and painting studios (must take a class first)
• Inclusion in annual Member Show
• Discounts on classes
• One complimentary Balcony rental for employee or customer appreciation event (individual tickets additional, subject to availability)
• Two tickets to each Community Theatre Production
• Voting rights at the annual meeting
THANK YOU TO OUR
Mark E. Ahnemann
Carol J. Anderson
Anonymous
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Marian Bahl
Greg & Diane Barta
Barta Machine, LLC
John & Phyllis Battles
Gregory & Bonnie Becker
Tim & Wendy Becker
Alane Bendtsen & Steve Searl
Fred & Jan Bettner
Fred, Nichole & Ella Bettner
Ellen & Ward Bisping
Scott & Kari Boldt
The Budde Family
Dan & Diane Burns
Kenneth & Linda Butzow
Mary Cameron & Bob Crone
Brent & Judy Conlow
Richard Cook Family
Dave Correll & Ann Meillier
Brad & Marcia Schroder
Dean Schultz In Memory of Loreen Schultz
Susan Searl
Julianna & Roger Skluzacek
Reuben & Janet Tangren
Troy & Linda Temple Family
Tolle Fine Art
Sara Coulter
Mary Donahue Family
Father Henry Doyle
Matt & Kris Drevlow
Tony & Kathy Drouillard
Amy Elliott & Matt Drenth
Faribault Chamber Trust
Faribault Foundation
Faribault Vacuum & Sewing Center
Roger Fette - Fette Productions
Richard & Joyce Fette - Fette Electronics
In Memory of Greg Fette - The Fette Family
Scot & Peggy Gardner
Tom & Kathleen Gerbig
Dennis & Patt Germann
George Gleim
Cate Grinney & Steve Hunter
Tom’s Pro Glass
Marvin & Sandi Trandem
The Tuma Family
Cathy Von Ruden
Sertoma Club of Faribault
Harley Tate
The Joe Varley Family
James Coulter
David M. Gross & Lynne E. Goldberg
Bonnie & Bruce Gustafson
John & Diane Hagen
Gary & Jacquelyn Hartwig
Jason & Jane Hillesheim
Dr. Richard & Nancie Huston
Jane Donn & Ardys Johnson
LuAnn Johnson
Diane E. Juvland
Ken & Pat Kangas
Richard & Anna Kettering
Gail Kielmeyer
Al & Carol Kingsley
Kathy Hilgers Larson
Dwight & Dianne Lockerby and Saul & Sarah Lockerby
Doug Madow & Micki O’Flynn
Rod Mahler
Todd & Lori Jo Markman
Bill & Marsha McDonald
George & Eileen Voracek
Cori & Rob Weems
Barbara A. & Robert A. Wegner
Neil & Jenny Whannel
Evelyn Kay Meyer & Seabron B. Johnson
Mike & Carmen Monge
Doug & Liz Nelson
Mary Niermann
Tom Noble
Glen & Shirley Norgaard
Dr. Robert & Julie Olson
In Memory of Elaine Paukert Lynch by her Loving Daughter
Jim & Deb Purfeerst
Carol Quail
Audrey & Wayne Quiggle
Reliance Bank
Don & Jeanette Reuvers
Mary and Mike Richie
Pat Rice
Craig & Lisa Ryan
Jennifer R. Sawyer
Kim & Darren Schaufenbuel
Dan Schonebaum & Sigrid Nelson
Marvin & Sara Schrader
George Wickstrom, Jr.
Grant & Lisa Wilson
Mark & Deb Wisdorf
Simon & Dr. Karen Zeller
Assassins presented by the Paradise Community Theatre
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Director: Eric Parrish
JULY 11, 12, 18 & 19 AT 7:30PM, JULY 13 & 20 AT 2PM
ASL performance July 18, 7:30pm
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50 / Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into America’s fascination with celebrity and the extreme lengths some will go to achieve it. This bold musical intertwines the stories of nine individuals linked forever to presidential history, as “Everybody’s got the right to their dreams...” Don’t miss this riveting journey through America’s past, presented with humor, empathy, and insight.
Season Sponsor: Show Sponsor:
Assassins contains scenes and references involving violence, including the use of firearms, gunshots, depictions of death, and suicide. It also includes mature language, historically racially sensitive terms, and other adult themes. As such, this production is not recommended for children.
A Night at the Theatre: A Tribute to Queen with
Jonny James and the Hall of Fames
SATURDAY, JULY 26 AT 7:30PM
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Paying tribute to one of the greatest British bands of all time, this tribute show offers glorious vocals with multiple singers and blazing guitar solos. Queen has rocked us over the years with their chart-topping hits and bountiful b-sides – and JJHOF is here to keep it all alive. The core group (Jonny James, Andy, Mike, and Matt) is joined by the ridiculously talented Ben Bakken and John Jamison. This show is dedicated to bringing you the live performances of Queen with all the energy, extravagance, and rock you can handle. Featuring hits like “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You,” and many more. This new show is bound to be “A Kind of Magic!”
Sponsored by:
THE BAHL FOUNDATION
Rogers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella
Youth Edition
Youth Edition: Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella presented by the Marquee Children’s Theatre
Music by Richard Rodgers; Adaptation by Tom Briggs Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Director: Kayla Mollenhauer; Music Director: Will McIntyre; Choreographer: Jordyn Tesch
AUGUST 1, & 8 AT 7PM & 2, 3, 9 & 10 AT 2PM
ASL performance August 10, 2pm
Adults: $14.50 / Student: $9.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee) Gather ‘round, one and all, for the Prince is giving a ball! Perhaps the most famous fairytale of all, this magical story has been re-imagined and set to music by two great masters of the musical theatre. Cinderella, forced into a life of household chores by her wickedly cruel stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of a better life. The town crier announces a royal ball at which the Prince of the kingdom intends to find a bride, and Cinderella wishes she could attend. When her stepsisters and stepmother go off to the ball, a Fairy Godmother appears and magically grants Cinderella’s wish. What happens next? Put on your glass slippers, hop in your carriage, and hurry to the ball to find out! Musical highlights include “In My Own Little Corner,” and “Impossible.” Audiences will love this timeless tale for the entire family!
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*This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Music Trivia: Muck and Tracey
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 AT 7PM
$100 per team of four ($25 per person)
Join us for music trivia with Muck and Tracey! Gather three of your friends and get ready for a fun evening at the Paradise Center for the Arts. Do you think your team has what it takes to win? Teams of four will compete for the title of champion in Paradise’s first music trivia event. Enjoy yourself while helping raise funds for Paradise and winning fabulous prizes!
Tribute to Outlaw Country and Southern Rock by
Joe Flip
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50
Non-Member: $26.50
Student: $16.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of outlaw country and southern rock with Southern Soul, a show nominated for “Tribute Act of the Year” by the Midwest Country Music Organization! Billboard Charting artist Joe Flip leads it and features powerhouse vocalist Swanny Rose, backed by an all-star band. Southern Soul delivers faithful renditions of legendary hits from: Johnny Cash & June Carter, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels Band, ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers, and More!
Rocky Horror Picture Show Film, Fun, Fundraiser
Rating: R
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30PM MOVIE STARTS AT 9PM
$14.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Join us in celebrating the 50th birthday of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*! Experience a costume contest like no other. Enjoy Rocky Horror-themed games and end the night with a screening of the film on the Paradise screen in the auditorium. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky Horror character for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
This film is probably the oddest, most unconventional cult classic ever made. It follows a young couple who stumbles into a castle inhabited by eccentric characters from the planet Transylvania, including Dr. Frank N. Furter, a transvestite Frankenstein in rhinestone heels. This marvelous musical spoof encourages you to “Give yourself over to absolute pleasure.”
Artist Julie Fakler
Joyann Parker Band Presents: The Music of Patsy Cline
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50
Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann Parker, backed by a seasoned band of musicians, beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love, including songs such as “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy” and more. Join us for a perfect evening of memories and music!
Philanthropic Educational Orginazation:
PEO Funsdraiser
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 6PM
$21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Fundraiser for P.E.O. Chapter AR- a sisterhood of women who are purposeful and passionate about celebrating, supporting and motivating women to advance through education. Join us for this special showing of Hidden Figures, the inspiring true story of three brilliant African American women at NASA who overcame racial and gender barriers to play a pivotal role in the space race. Social hour, including food, drinks, trivia, and more begins at 6pm prior to the 7:30pm movie. All proceeds fund our almost 30year tradition of providing scholarships to Faribault’s female graduates pursuing post-secondary education.
Show Sponsor:
The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
By Tammy Barton, Gayann Truelove
Directed by Kathy Rush
OCTOBER 17, 18 & 24 AT 7:30PM
OCTOBER 19, 25 & 26 AT 2PM
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50
Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
A whimsical romp down the rabbit hole! Join Alice as she discovers a magical land full of zany characters and lots of fun. Don’t miss the fun as we Follow Alice as she meets the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the rhyming Caterpillar, the outrageous Mad Hatter and a Paranoid Egg.
Season Sponsor:
THE BAHL FOUNDATION
Sponsored By:
The Signature Bar & Grill, Our Place on 3rd, Boxer’s Bar, The American Legion, Heavy Metal Customs, Faribault Community Coop, Gold Star Manufacturing, The Depot Bar & Grill, Cry Baby Craig’s and Francis Animal & Pest Control.
Fari “BOO” Downtown Bar Crawl
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
STARTING AT 7PM
$12 entry fee per person
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Join hundreds of costumed crawlers this Halloween in historic downtown Faribault for the second annual Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl – a fundraiser for the Paradise Center for The Arts! Registration for the Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl begins at 7 PM at the Paradise and is $12 per person. Between 7-11pm, participants must visit all four bars: The Signature, Our Place on Third, Boxers, and the American Legion, to be judged for the costume contest. Winners of the costume contest will be announced at 11:30 PM in the Paradise auditorium. First place prize - $500, second place prize - $250, and third place prize - $100. Must be 21 and older to participate in this ghoulishly fun-filled event!
Comedian C. Willi Myles
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50
Student: $16.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Comedian C. Willi Myles, “America’s Everyday Comedian,” has been combining his quick wit and a great sense of humor to deliver one of this country’s most high-energy, side-splitting shows for all ages. “Keep ‘em laughing” has been C. Willi’s goal on the stage over the last 18 years and he isn’t about to stop. With an audience-driving interactive performance that will ‘keep you laughing,’ C. Willi Myles has shared the stage with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys and Toby Keith. Combining everyday people with everyday humor, C. Willi Myles’ humor has built a dedicated audience around the country because of its non-offensive flavor. Don’t miss “Faribault’s favorite comedian” live on the Paradise stage!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 7:30PM
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50
Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Joseph Hall has performed all over the world and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent. He has won many awards throughout his career including the “Spirit of Elvis” award and is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, recognized as one of the top Elvis Tribute artists in the world today! Get ready to be “all shook up”—Joseph Hall’s Elvis Tribute is so electrifying, you’ll swear The King never left the building! Don’t miss this Faribault tradition that keeps fans coming back year after year!
The Sound of Music
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Directed by Shelley Fitzgerald
DECEMBER 5, 6, 11 & 12
AT 7:30PM
DECEMBER 7,13 & 14 AT 2PM
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $23.50
Student: $17.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
For 65 years, ‘The Sound of Music’ has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Featuring beloved songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss,” ‘The Sound of Music’ is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors—and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain!
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Holiday Dessert Auction
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 AT 5-7PM
The Paradise Center for the Arts is excited to invite you to a delightful Dessert Auction just before our A Very Diva Christmas concert on Friday, December 19! Come join us for a cheerful evening filled with holiday spirit and the chance to bid on some amazing homemade desserts.
Our dessert auction kicks off at 5:00 PM and runs until 7:00 PM. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on a wonderful assortment of tasty treats, all generously donated by our local businesses and community members. Every dollar raised will go directly to the Paradise Center for the Arts, helping us keep our live performances, visual arts, educational programs, and much more going strong. This is a fantastic way to start the holiday season and support the arts in our community at the same time. We can’t wait to see you there!
A Very Diva Christmas
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
AT 7:30PM
Member: $26.50
Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Get ready for a dazzling holiday experience that will make your Christmas season sparkle like never before! The Divas will pay tribute to classic Christmas hits that have warmed hearts for generations, while gliding seamlessly through the decades to the modern pop holiday tunes that define today’s festive spirit! Feel the joy and nostalgia as they revisit timeless favorites, witness the evolution of Christmas music, and celebrate the enchanting Divas who’ve graced us with their iconic renditions of these beloved songs. From soulful ballads of the past to high-energy dance beats of today, “A Very Diva Christmas” promises a night of holiday magic that will have you dancing, singing along, and leaving with hearts full of Christmas cheer!
Improv Comedy Show Presented by Little Fish Improv
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 7:30PM
Member: $13.50 / Non-Member: $17.50 Student: $11.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Little Fish Improv is a local group of actors and comedians looking to bring improv comedy to Southern Minnesota while raising money for the Paradise Center for the Arts! Come join us for a night full of laughter where the actors make up the show as they go! They will be doing family-friendly improv for people of all ages!
Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 7:30PM
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50
Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
“Buddy Holly: OH BOY!” takes you back to the original line-up of the 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY Tour, with the first set warming you up with the music of Buddy’s co-stars Frankie Sardo, Dion & the Belmonts,
The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Set number two has our Buddy (Nicholas Freeman) crooning all your favorite Holly Hits, backed by the red-hot BIG BEAT BAND. A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly, featuring original cast members (Nicholas Freeman, Blake Foster, and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-awardwinning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Produced and music directed by Gary Rue.
Looney Lutherans in:
It Could Be Worse
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 2PM
Member: $21.50
Non-Member: $26.50
Student: $16.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
After 20 years together, the Loonies have compiled some techniques and tricks for surviving relationships. Tips include: “How to understand what your spouse is thinking”, a Looney take on “the Dating Game,” and the Lutheran Feelings Chart. Don’t miss this hilarious show featuring the spectacular Looney Lutherans you know and love!
KILL ME, DEADLY
presented by the
Paradise Community Theatre
By Bill Roberts
Directed by Patrick Braucher
FEBRUARY 20, 21, 27 & 28
AT 7:30PM
FEBRUARY 22 & MARCH 1 AT 2PM
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50 Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-karat diamond. With the help of his wise-cracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects. Packed with romance, intrigue and murder, this detective noir is a smart parody that will keep you guessing until the end.
Sponsored by:
Season Sponsor:
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Bonnie Drunken Lad FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Enjoy the lively sounds of Bonnie Drunken Lad—a band of four lads and one lass (with questionable Celtic heritage) bringing you traditional and modern Irish drinking songs, war anthems, sea shanties, historical oddities, and all things Luke Kelly. Hailing from a shack in Apple Valley, MN, these five deliver an unforgettable performance.
Artist Julie Fakler
80s Prom Night
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Grab a date and some friends and get ready to dress your 80s best for a spring fundraiser to
remember - it’s an 80s Prom Night! Join us for a nostalgic night filled with vibrant music from your favorite decade and party the night away while reliving the iconic styles and unforgettable hits of the past. Embrace the color, hairspray, those cool shades, and the energy of the 80s! We can’t wait to see you there!
Church of Cash
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Church of Cash returns to the Paradise after multiple sold-out engagements! The Johnny Cash tribute show performed by singer Jay Ernest and his band is an unforgettable experience that brings the music of the Man in Black to life. Jay Ernest’s deep, resonant voice sounds remarkably like Cash’s, and he captures the essence of the legendary performer with his dynamic stage presence. The show features an electrifying setlist that includes all of Cash’s greatest hits, from “I Walk The Line” to “Ring of Fire” and beyond! The band’s musicianship is impeccable, and they create an authentic sound that’s true to Cash’s original recordings!
Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 7:30PM
Member: $24.50 / Non-Member: $28.50 / Student: $18.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Jake’s Women
presented by the Paradise Community Theatre
Written
by
Neil Simon
Directed by Palmer Huff
Headlined by Dennis Curley, Country Roads is a tribute show to one of America’s best-loved performers and draws deeply on Curley’s own love of John Denver’s music. Backed by a fantastic 6-piece band, Curley’s renditions are sure to bring a smile to audiences of all ages! Some of the featured tunes include “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Annie’s Song” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” Frontman Dennis Curly intersperses the songs with personal recollections of growing up with John Denver’s music, as well as stories from friends and family that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone! And in a truly unique twist, he invites audience members to share their personal stories as well!
APRIL 17, 18, 24 & 25 AT 7:30PM APRIL 19 & 26 AT 2PM
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50
Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
America’s premier comic playwright makes another hilarious foray into the world of modern relationships. Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks played in his mind are interrupted by visitations from actual females.
Season Sponsor: Sponsored by:
THE BAHL FOUNDATION
Ooh la la
Women’s endowment and PCA endowment Fundraiser: Ooh la la!!
Come to Le Parti for Women Who Care!
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 7-9PM
In the fashion of 100 Women Who Care, your entry to the event is your $100 charitable donation to the Faribault Foundation. Donations from the event will be shared with the Women Who Care Endowment, the Paradise Center for the Arts, and a local nonprofit chosen by the women who attend.
Mick Sterling Presents: Elton John with Strings
FRIDAY, MAY 8 AT 7:30PM
Member: $21.50
Non-Member: $26.50
Student: $16.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
“Elton John with Strings” is a unique love letter for and to anyone who is a true Elton John fan, especially of the masterpiece symphonic songs of Elton’s most prolific and influential period. Featuring Peter Guertin on Piano, Steve Lehto on guitar, and Mick Sterling on vocals! Elton with Strings is fueled by a spectacular String Quartet providing the orchestral feel of songs such as “Levon,” “Madman Across The Water,” “Border Song,” “Your Song,” and more!
Don’t miss this incredible and beautiful show of beloved Elton John songs.
Sponsored by:
Rosemarie Marraccini
Entertainment provided by Eclipse. Enjoy Divine Divas, a tribute to music’s most powerful women!
Roll On:
The Music of Alabama
SATURDAY, MAY 16 AT 7:30PM
Member: $24.50
Non-Member: $28.50
Student: $18.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Based in Minnesota, this band is a top-notch group of musicians having fun with the great hits of the iconic country band, Alabama! The harmonies and instrumentation of “Roll On” creates memories of some of the greatest songs of all time including: “Dixieland Delight,” “Roll On,” “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas,” “Feels so Right,” “Love in The First Degree,” and many more! Be thrilled by the American country and Southern rock sounds that made Alabama’s music hit the charts with 40 #1 hits!
Sponsored by:
Magic Carpet Ride
By Gary Rue
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT 7:30PM
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50
Student: $21.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Magic Carpet Ride is a musical journey through one of the most electrifying and impactful times America has ever seen. Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, Procol Harum, Cream, The Zombies, Steppenwolf and Janis Joplin. Produced & music directed by Gary Rue.
Paradise Community Theatre season tickets Pass
Each pass contains 5 tickets that may be used interchangeably within the 2025-2026 Paradise Community Theatre Season.
Shows include:
Assassins
July 11, 12, 18, & 19 at 7:30 PM, July 13 & 20 at 2:00 PM
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by John Weidman, Director: Eric Parrish
The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
OCTOBER 17, 18 & 24 AT 7:30PM
OCTOBER 19, 25 & 26 AT 2PM
By Tammy Barton, Gayann Truelove
Directed by Kathy Rush
The Sound of Music
DECEMBER 5, 6, 11 & 12 AT 7:30PM
DECEMBER 7,13 & 14 AT 2PM
Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Directed by Shelley Fitzgerald
KILL ME, DEADLY
FEBRUARY 20, 21, 27 & 28 AT 7:30PM
FEBRUARY 22 & MARCH 1 AT 2PM
By Bill Roberts
Directed by Patrick Braucher
Jake’s Women
APRIL 17, 18, 24 & 25 AT 7:30PM
APRIL 19 & 26 AT 2PM
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Palmer Huff
PCT Ticket Pass - Member Adult Price: $87
PCT Ticket Pass - Non-Member Adult Price: $97
PCT Ticket Pass - Student Price: $67
The pass is easy to use, and you don’t have to pay the processing fee. You use the code that comes with your confirmation email, simply input your pass code during an online transaction, or contact our box office.
Bridal Alterations for your wedding party and tuxedo and suit rental for your wedding and special occasions!
location coming Aug. 1st Open by Appointments only. Contact information is web site: weddingsbydeb.com Email: weddingsbydebfbo@gmail.com Phone is 507-332-7171
GALLERY
JUNE 23 - AUGUST 9, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION JUNE 27, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Minnesota Mosaic Guild
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Aramis Wells
K&M Gallery – Marisa Shackleford, Trudi Schaefer & Dana Lacina
Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery – Monica Wilder
AUGUST 11 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION AUGUST 15, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Karl Friedrich & Pat Dunn-Walker
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Patricia Johnson
K&M Gallery – Judy Saye-Willis & PCA Instructors
SEPTEMBER 29 – NOVEMBER 15, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION OCTOBER 3, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Kate Langlais
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Studio Artour: Char Johnson, Julie Fakler, Johnnie Walker
K&M Gallery – Studio Artour: Char Johnson, Julie Fakler, Johnnie Walker
Corey Lyn Creger Memorial GalleryBethlehem Academy
NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 20, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION NOVEMBER 20, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Holly Days Sale
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Holly Days Sale
K&M Gallery – Holly Days Sale
Minnesota Mosaic Guild
Judy Saye-Willis
Kate Langlais
Dana Lacina
Aramis Wells
Karl Friedrich
Patricia Johnson
Trudi Schaefer
Pat Dunn-Walker
Marisa Shackleford
Gallery Season Sponsors:
2026
GALLERY
JANUARY 5 – FEBRUARY 21, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION JANUARY 9, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Rice County Historical Society
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Barbara Schwenk
K&M Gallery – Leo Bird & PCA Pottery Department
FEBRUARY 23 – APRIL 11, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION FEBRUARY 27, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Recovery Show
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Recovery Show
K&M Gallery – Recovery Show
MARCH 6 - APRIL 10, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION MARCH 6, 5-7PM
2nd Floor Gallery – Area Student Show
APRIL 13 - JUNE 13, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 17, 5-7PM
Carlander Family Gallery – Rocky Casillas Aguirre
Lois Vranesh Gallery – PCA Members Show
K&M Gallery – Ivete Vaz & PCA Members Show
JUNE 17 - JUNE 20, 2026
Carlander Family Gallery – Recycled Art Sale
Lois Vranesh Gallery – Recycled Art Sale
K&M Gallery – Recycled Art Sale
Rocky Casillas Aguirre
Barbara Schwenk
Leo Bird
Rice County Historical Society
Ivete Vaz
REGISTER FOR A CLASS TODAY
The Paradise Center for the Arts is committed to offering creative opportunities for the community. We welcome beginners as well as those with advanced experience. We offer a variety of classes that nurtures the love for the arts. Classes are available throughout the year. Please visit www.paradisecenterforthearts. org/education/
Children and adult classes:
At the Paradise, there’s something for everyone! Whether you love pottery, painting, or theatre, we have fun classes for all ages. Customize a class to fit your group or club needs. At the Paradise we realize everyone is busy and has different schedules. If our class times don’t work for you and your group, please call us to discuss your needs. We will work together to find a class that fits your schedule and needs.
You can register for classes online at www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/education or call 507-332-7372 during open hours. Please register at least 3 days prior to the start date of the class. Teachers need time to get supplies ready.
Sponsored by:
Celebrating theArts
ArtsOfferingsInclude:
¥ K-5music&bandprogram;annualplay
¥ Middleschoolart/shop&dailyband/choir
¥ HighSchoolprograms:
¥ Pep,Jazz&ConcertBands
¥ ConcertChoir
¥ FineArts:StudioArts&Intarsia/Shop
¥ TheatreClub&PlayPerformances
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