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“It is a happy talent to know how to play.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson There’s something for the young and young at heart in our 2017-2018 Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Family Series at the Ferguson Center! From acrobats and martial artists to a zany “mad” scientist and bona-fide canine cabaret, our lineup will have families laughing, cheering and completely smitten with the magic of live theater. We hope you’ll join us as a series subscriber!

Subscribers enjoy the best seats at the best prices. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we are able to make our presentations more accessible than ever before. Subscribers will be able to attend all three performances for $70!

And a child/student subscription is just $25 - less than $10 per show! There’s never been a better time to introduce young people to the wonder and excitement of live performances.

If you love the arts and appreciate the profound impact they make in our lives (and want an even higher seating priority) please consider becoming a Partner in the Arts member. Ticket sales cover less that 60 percent of our operating costs; the remainder is made up through generous donor support from people like you.

I can’t wait to share these shows with you!

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Through the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we are able to offer the family series at the lowest prices in our history.

Subscribers will be able to attend all three performances for $70! And a child/student subscription for all three performances is just $25 - less than $10 per show!

Subscriber benefits include: • Priority seating • Deepest ticket discounts • Option to purchase additional single tickets at a 15% discount. Some restrictions may apply.

• Last-minute ticket exchanges • Simple replacement of lost tickets • One-time ​annual, minimal handling charge • First opportunity to renew and upgrade seats for our next season • Advance notice of special events and performances

MUTTS GONE NUTS

A L I T R A M T S S I T R A ATS B O R C A JIN N A I T F O sunday, november 5, 2017, at 3 p.m. diamonstein concert hall One of the best acrobatic troupes from China, the Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, shows off its superior skill with thrilling acrobatics, circus acts, illusions and mesmerizing demonstrations of martial arts.

Accompanied by traditional Chinese music, more than 100 acrobatic and martial arts performers take the stage in a vibrant spectacle of aerial stunts, juggling acts, contortion tricks and feats of balance guaranteed to dazzle and delight.

There’s plenty of excitement for the whole family!

SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: $70 | $25

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saturday, february 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. diamonstein concert hall It’s Doggone Incredible!

Expect the unexpected, as canines and comedy collide in a smash-hit performance that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers.

Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, the dogs are sure to steal your heart, and then your socks!

Mutts Gone Nuts promotes the adoption of rescue animals.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: $70 | $25

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saturday, march 3, 2018, at 3 p.m.

Peebles theatre Doktor Kaboom, an over-the-top German physicist, travels the world over, thrilling both adults and children with his scientific prowess.

Join the “good Doktor� as he takes the audience on an interactive and educational tour of the fundamentals of electrical energy, full of increasingly spectacular, hilarious experiments designed to involve, excite and entertain.

LIVE WIRE! The Electricity Tour was cocommissioned by Doktor Kaboom, LLC and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and was first presented at The Kennedy Center during the 2014-2015 season.

Best for Grades 3-8 and family.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: $70 | $25

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The Ferguson Center for the Arts is committed to bringing world-class performers to Hampton Roads and providing easy access to everyone. The Arts for All program is a key component to make that happen. ​​A community where everyone has the opportunity to experience the arts creates a society that is richer in understanding and broader in its appeal.

Funded by the generous donations of businesses and individuals, the program enables every citizen to experience the best the arts have to offer, providing the opportunity to inspire, educate and entertain.

Arts for All accomplishes this on several levels: Underwriting. Contributions help to underwrite the Center’s programming as ticket sales account for less than 60 percent of performance costs. Through the generous support of sponsors and donors, this year the Center can offer Dance, ​Classical​​and Family concert series, with subscriptions starting as low as $25. Additionally, the Center provides ticket vouchers used by community organizations toward their fundraising initiatives.

Access. The program makes available free and discounted tickets to a wide range of community groups, military organizations and students. During the coming season, the Center hopes to provide an estimated 5,000 subsidized tickets to these groups. The program also helps pay for services such as open captioning and assisted listening that make the arts accessible to all. Benefiting organizations include Wounded Warriors, Newport News Public Schools, Achievable Dream, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America,​ ​among ​many ​others.

Education. Funds provided through Arts for All underwrite performances and masterclasses for schoolchildren throughout Hampton Roads, both in the classroom and at the Center.

Community Outreach. The program helps to fund lecture-demonstrations, artist residencies and masterclasses, as well as provide internships and volunteer opportunities.

A​rts for All was established in 2006 to provide discounted tickets to not-for-profit organizations serving children and families who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Through the support of Ferguson Enterprises, the Newport News Arts Commission, our sponsors and private donors, the program has greatly expanded to become an integral part of the Center’s mission. To support Arts for All, contact Kim Hinson, Director of Advancement for the Arts, at (757) 594-7179. For information about participating as an organization, call (757) 594-7747.

seating priority Seating priority is based on the date a subscriber’s order form is received at the Ticket Office and after donor subscriptions have been processed. For information on becoming a donor, visit fergusoncenter.org/support. Tickets will be mailed to subscribers during the summer. Although subscriptions may be purchased up until the day prior to the first series performance, ordering by July 31 ensures access to the very best seats.

refunds and exchanges There are no refunds. Subscribers may exchange tickets without fees for another Ferguson Center-presented performance during the same season, and up to one hour prior to the performance.

lost and misplaced tickets The Ferguson Center Ticket Office can reprint lost or misplaced tickets without charge, prior to the performance.

late seating For the consideration of the artists and our patrons, anyone arriving while a performance is in progress will be seated only at times designated by artists and their management.

accessibility services The Ferguson Center for the Arts strives to make its facilities and performances accessible to all patrons. This includes parking, seating and other necessary services. If you have any questions, a special accommodation or need additional assistance, please contact our Ticket Office at (757) 594-8752.

Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts 1 Avenue of the Arts | Newport News, Virginia 23606-3072 Ticket Office Summer Hours (May 15 through August 14): Monday–Friday 10 am–3 pm Normal Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 10 am–6 pm | Saturday 10 am–2 pm Ticket Office: (757) 594-8752 Administrative Office: (757) 594-7448 Website: fergusoncenter.org Email: tickets@cnu.edu All dates, times, artists and programs are subject to change.

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