Arts in Action
march/april 2018
Established 1983
Garland Symphony Orchestra with Rachel Kudo
◆ March 16, 8 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Pianist Rachel Kudo performs Weber’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in Eb Major. This performance also features Guest Conductor Piotr Sulkowski. Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
The Savannah Sipping Society Garland Civic Theatre
◆ March 1-18 ◆ Granville Arts Center In this laugh-a-minute comedy, four Southern women decide it’s time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Tickets: $17 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
Vision of the Arts
Destination Sculpture Dedication and Reception Sunday, April 22, 1:30 p.m. Granville Arts Center
The Fantasticks
Garland Civic Theatre ◆ April 12-29 ◆ Granville Arts Center 2.5 ton, 18 foot bronze masterpiece for permanent display at the Granville Arts Center
The world's longest running musical comes to the Granville Arts Center! Escape into a romantic world of moonlight and magic in this tale of a boy, a girl, and the two fathers who try to keep them apart. Tickets: $17 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
MARCH
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Chal Chitra Yatra 3 p.m. UIL One Act Play Contest 10 a.m. UIL One Act Play Contest 10 a.m. Nava Rasa 5:45 p.m. Garland Symphony 8 p.m. UIL One Act Play Contest 10 a.m. UIL One Act Play Contest 10 a.m. GSM Auditions 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. GSM Auditions 1 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
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The Savannah Sipping... 7:30 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 8 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 8 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 8 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 8 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 2:30 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 8 p.m. The Savannah Sipping... 8 p.m. The Savannah Sipping...2:30 p.m.
Elvis, Cash & Diamond Stardom Entertainment
Neil Simon's Rumors Presented by CORP
The Misconception of Love MGK Productions
FREE Film Noir Festival
◆ March 18, 3 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Stardom Entertainment presents this amazing tribute concert to three of the most influential entertainers in the history of American popular music: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Neil Diamond! Awardwinning tribute artists perform the music of these legendary entertainers. Tickets: $25-35 at StardomEntertainment.us.
◆ April 19-22 ◆ Plaza Theatre Confusion and miscommunication spin into farcical hilarity, as the Deputy Mayor of New York shoots his ear in this comedic classic by the beloved American playwright Neil Simon. Tickets: $15 at 972-205-2790 and GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Macbeth 7 p.m. Macbeth 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Elvis, Cash & Diamond 3 p.m. The Misconception of Love 7 p.m. FREE Movie Easter Parade 7 p.m.
FREE Movie Easter Parade March 31, 7 p.m. Plaza Theatre
◆ March 30, 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Experience the real passion of Easter in this gospel stage play based on the Passion of Christ, told with compassion, insight, integrity, and love. Tickets: $10-25 online at Eventbrite. com, 469-222-7994, or at the door. Visit mgkproductionsinc.org for more details.
Taste of Garland Garland Crime Stoppers Fundraiser
GISD Senior Art Show March 10-25 Granville Arts Center Gallery Space
◆ March 17, 6 p.m. ◆ The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center The Taste of Garland is an all-you-can-eat fundraiser featuring the cuisine of many local restaurants. Tickets: $25 by calling 214-402-6493, $30 at the door.
◆ April 13-15 ◆ Plaza Theatre
The City of Garland presents a FREE Film Noir Festival at the Plaza Theatre!
April 13: Detour (6 p.m.), The Killers (7:30 p.m.) April 14: The Stranger (4 p.m.), The Postman Always Rings Twice (6 p.m.) April 15: D.O.A. (2 p.m.), The Big Sleep (4 p.m.)
Tickets: admission is FREE and open to the public.
The Sound of Music Dallas Christian School Theatre ◆ April 12-13, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center
The Sound of Music is a timeless story of faith, family, and unexpected love, featuring the award-winning score by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Tickets: $15 at
https://dcssoundofmusic.brownpapertickets.com.
APRIL
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The Sound of Music 7:30 p.m. The Sound of Music 7:30 p.m. Garland Symphony 8 p.m.
SMALL THEATRE 300 N. FIFTH STREET
Garland Symphony Orchestra
◆ April 20, 8 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center
Don’t miss Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major. This performance also features Der Rosenkavalier Waltz Sequence No. 1 by Richard Strauss! Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Andy Meadows Big Band ◆ April 7, 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre
Andy Meadows and his nine-piece big band return to the Plaza Theatre with a Vegas-style show that pays tribute to the best crooners of yesteryear. Hear Andy sing big band classics, and perform with special guests! Tickets: www.AndyMeadows.net.
Business for the Arts Award The Garland City Council received The Garland Cultural Arts Commission's Outstanding Commitment to the Arts Award for ongoing support of the performing and visual arts in Garland.
(left to right) Harlan Seagren (GCAC), Patty Granville (GCAC), DeAnne Driver (GCAC), Anita Goebel (District 2), Robert John Smith (District 8), David Gibbons (District 1 and Mayor Pro Tem), B.J. Williams (District 4), Scott LeMay (District 7), Jerry Nickerson (District 3) Photo by Jenny McWethy
Tall Texan Award
On February 2, the Garland Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors recognized Patty Granville for her contributions to The Chamber and to the City of Garland community, awarding Mrs. Granville with the Tall Texan Award at the Garland Chamber of Commerce's 86th Annual Banquet. Photo by Jenny McWethy
◆ March 24-25 ◆ Granville Arts Center ◆ Brownlee Auditorium Auditions for the Garland Summer Musicals 2018 Season (My Fair Lady and Kiss Me Kate) is by appointment only. To schedule your appointment, call the Granville Arts Center Box Office at 972-205-2790 beginning March 1. Please bring two copies of your headshot and two copies of your resume. Auditions for both shows will happen on the same weekend. Ensemble Only Audition: March 25, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (Dance Call) Principle Auditions for My Fair Lady and Kiss Me Kate: March 24, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Principle Auditions for Kiss Me Kate only: March 25, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance Call (ages 15 and up): March 25, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Call backs for My Fair Lady: March 25, Call backs for Kiss Me Kate: March 26.
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The Fantasticks 7:30 p.m. The Fantasticks 8 p.m. The Fantasticks 8 p.m. The Fantasticks 8 p.m. The Fantasticks 8 p.m. The Fantasticks 2:30 p.m. The Fantasticks 8 p.m. The Fantasticks 8 p.m. The Fantasticks 2:30 p.m.
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Andy Meadows Big Band 7 p.m. FREE Movie Detour 6 p.m. FREE Movie The Killers 7:30 p.m. FREE Movie The Stranger 4 p.m. FREE Movie The Postman... 6 p.m. FREE Movie DOA 2 p.m. FREE Movie The Big Sleep 4 p.m. Rumors 8 p.m. Rumors 8 p.m. Rumors 2 p.m. Rumors 8 p.m. Rumors 2 p.m.
Hats Off to Garland Heritage Celebration April 14, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Downtown Garland Square
North Texas Asian Photography March 28-April 29 Granville Arts Center Gallery Space
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Garland Civic Theatre's The Savannah Sipping Society March 1-18
Garland Symphony Orchestra March 16 , 8 p.m. April 20, 8 p.m.
The Fantasticks April 12-29
Arts in Action is available online at GarlandArts.com Published by Granville Arts Center Editor: Cheyenne Schweitzer, arts@garlandtx.gov
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