Jackson College Potter Center Playbill

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Volume 15 | Issue 1

BLUE OYSTER CULT WITH MARK FARNER’S AMERICAN BAND 9.22.18 JEREMY CAMP & MATTHEW WEST THE ANSWER – ALL IN TOUR 2018 10.13.18

WORSHIP IN THE ROUND 10.8.17 HOWIE MANDEL 10.15.17 LARRY GATLIN 11.18.17

THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE! 10.19.18

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POTTER CENTER 2018 The Potter Center Playbills are produced by the Marketing and Communications Department at Jackson College. Comments or questions about the publication can be directed to the Marketing Department at 517.796.8416.

Publisher: Editor: Writer: Creative:

Cynthia S. Allen Dotty Karkheck Marilynn Fryer Jackson College Marketing

Jackson College Board of Trustees: Sam R. Barnes, Chairman John M. Crist, Vice Chairman Sheila A. Patterson, Secretary Donna L. Lake, Treasurer Matthew R. Heins, Trustee Philip E. Hoffman, Trustee Dr. Edward A. Mathein, Trustee Dr. Daniel J. Phelan, President/CEO Potter Playbills are published once yearly and distributed at all the professional performances held in the George E. Potter Center. All rights reserved. No part of the material may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher.

It is the policy of Jackson College that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, or handicap, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible for or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

The George E. Potter Center | Jackson College 2111 Emmons Road | Jackson, MI 49201 For tickets call the Box Office: 517.796.8600 or online www.jccmi.edu/pottercenter For information about Jackson College call: 517.787.0800. or online www.jccmi.edu.

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Welcome to the Potter Center Cindy Allen, Vice President of Administration, Human Resources and Talent Development Sandra Phelan, Operations Coordinator

Calendar of Events

A comprehensive listing of performances at the George E. Potter Center at Jackson College

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Featured Performer:

BLUE OYSTER CULT AND MARK FARNER’S AMERICAN BAND

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Featured Performer:

JEREMY CAMP AND MATTHEW WEST

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Featured Performer: BILL BLAGG LIVE!

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Sneak Peeks

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Welcome

TO THE 2018-2019 SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT AT JACKSON COLLEGE’S POTTER CENTER!

We have a great selection of performers who will take the stage this season! Enjoy music, magic, comedy, stage shows, ballet and more.

Our season starts the classic heavy metal rock sounds of Blue Oyster Cult and Mark Farner’s American Band on Sept. 22. Popular Christian contemporary artists Jeremy Camp and Matthew West bring their songs of faith in “The Answer – All In” tour to Potter Center on Oct. 13. Enjoy The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! when he returns to our stage on Oct. 19. With amazing illusions and trademark off-the-cuff personality, Bill Blagg is always a favorite for the whole family!

Planning continues for renovations to our Potter Center. The second phase of our renovation project is the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, with many improvements planned. We hope you enjoy the upgrades as we improve our beloved entertainment venue! Let s thank our regular attendees and season ticket holders for your continued support.

Enjoy your show!

Cindy Allen Sandra Phelan Vice President of Administration, Operations Coordinator Human Resources and Talent Development

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2018 - 2019 calendar of events

SEPTEMBER 22 Blue Oyster Cult & Mark Farner’s American Band 29 Jackson Symphony Orchestra Concert OCTOBER 11 Jackson Symphony Orchestra (school show) 13 Jeremy Camp & Matthew West:

The Answer-All In Tour 19 Bill Blagg’s The Science of Magic (school show)

The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE (evening performance) NOVEMBER 3 Roots & Boots Tour: Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye

and Sammy Kershaw 2, 3, 4, 9 Center Stage Jackson: The Music Man 10 & 11 10 Jackson Symphony Orchestra Concert 18 Community Concert Band Performance 30 Wizards of Winter DECEMBER 8 & 9 Ballet Chelsea & Jackson Symphony Orchestra:

The Nutcracker JANUARY 22 CeCe Winans FEBRUARY 2 Girls Night: The Musical 9 Jackson Symphony Orchestra Concert 12 Madeline and The Bad Hat (school show) 16 Best of Broadway: The Music of

Andrew Lloyd Webber 23 Late Nite Catechism 3: ‘Til Death Do Us Part MARCH 2 Jim Brickman and Melissa Manchester 4 Junie B. Jones (school show) 24 Community Concert Band Performance APRIL 12 The Underwater Bubble Show 14 Sara Evans 25 Magic School Bus:

Lost in the Solar System (school show) 27 Jackson Symphony Orchestra Concert 28 FOP’s Country Concert MAY 5 Jackson College Commencement 11 Ballet Chelsea’s The Five

Dancing Princesses JUNE 7, 8, 9, 14 Center Stage Jackson: Peter Pan 15 & 16

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premier partners KEEPING YOUR COMMUNITY CENTER STAGE As the curtain draws open on the 2018-2019 Potter Center season, get ready to enjoy the top quality entertainment provided by shows like CeCe Winnans, Sara Evans, Melissa Manchester, Jim Brickman and many more. Each year, the Potter Center is able to attract these great shows and others because of theatre patrons’ commitment to cultural and professional entertainment in southern Michigan.

Premier Partners are a select group of individuals and companies who share a commitment to diverse culture and entertainment. Members understand that ticket sales alone do not make each Potter Center season a success. The annual private support of individuals and businesses is critical.

YOUR SUPPORT ENSURES THE POTTER CENTER CAN: • Attract first class cultural events and entertainment to southern Michigan.

• Enhance the beauty and comfort of the Potter Center.

• Assure that the technical equipment will enhance the professionalism of each performance.

By becoming a Premier Partner, you also promote our entire community. The thousands of patrons who visit contribute directly to the local economy. They discover firsthand what a tremendous area we have and spread the word to others.

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Premier Partners do make a difference in many ways, and we hope you consider becoming a member today.

CONTRIBUTORS FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES $100 “PATRON”: Name listed in Potter Center Playbills. $250 “SPONSORS”: The benefit listed above, plus prioity purchasing of tickets before they go one sale to “Partners.” $500 “PARTNERS”: The benefits listed above, plus an invitation to a post-performance reception.

BENEFITS Partners joining at the $500-level and above are entitled to a Priority Ticket Purchasing Benefit. Partners at this level will receive priority in both series renewal and single ticket purchases for the 2019-2020 season.

MEMORIAL GIFTS Memorial gifts to the Potter Center are a meaningful tribute. Your memorial gift will be recognized in Potter Center Playbills throughout the year, while you receive the benefits of Premier Partner membership.

MATCHING GIFTS Double the value of your gift to the Potter Center! If you work for one of the many area companies offering a matching gift program, include the appropriate matching gift form with your gift to the Potter Center.

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If you are already a member of Premier Partners, we thank you for your contribution. If not, please remember that Premier Partners do make a difference in many ways. We hope you consider becoming a member today.

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Bill & Cindy Allen John & Jan Crist John & Deborah Friedrich Margaret Myers/ Little Caesar’s Carry-outs Roger & Vonnie Petersen Drs. Dan & Adriana Phelan

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WE WISH YOU SWEET SUCCESS IN THE 2018-2019 SEASON

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become a premier partner To become a Premier Partner, complete and mail this form to: Jackson College, 2111 Emmons Road • Jackson, MI 49201 or call Sandra Phelan, Operations Coordinator, 517.796.8413.

PREMIER PARTNER ENROLLMENT ❑ Yes, I work for a Matching Gift Company. Enclosed is the Matching Gift Form for: Company Name ___________________________________________________________ ❑ Please enroll me as a member of Premier Partners at the following level: ❑ Patron ❑ Sponsor ❑ Partner My contribution will be paid as indicated: ❑ Check enclosed, payable to the Jackson College Foundation, for $ _______________ ❑ Credit Card, call 517.796.8413 if you wish to make your donation using a credit card.

I pledge a total of $ ______________________, of which $ __________________ is enclosed.

Pledges available for gifts of $500 and above only. Total pledge must be paid in full within one year of gift. The balance will be paid as follows: $ _________ Date _________; $ _________ Date _________ ; $ _________ Date _________ Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________ Daytime Telephone # __________________ Home Telephone # __________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ Note: Unless otherwise specified, 50% of your contribution will be given to to the Cultural Affairs non-restricted account (for theatre and equipment enhancements) and 50% will be given to The Arts Endowment Fund, with annual interest used to provide first class entertainment. Matching gifts will be given to the Cultural Events non-restricted account.

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Saturday, September 22, 2018 • 7 p.m.

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or over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success.

The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and BÖC was listed in VH1’s countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.

Upon the release of BÖC’s self-titled debut album in 1972, the band was praised for its catchy yet heavy music and lyrics that could be provocative, terrifying, funny or ambiguous, often all in the same song. BÖC’s canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” from 1976’s Agents of Fortune, the pummeling “Godzilla” from 1977’s Spectres and the hypnotically melodic “Burnin’ for You” from1981’s Fire of Unknown Origin. Other notable BÖC songs include “Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll,” “Then Came the Last Days of May,” “I Love the Night,” “In Thee,” “Veteran of the Psychic Wars,” “Dominance and Submission,” “Astronomy,” “Black Blade” and “Shooting Shark.”

The intense creative vision of BÖC’s original core duo of vocalist/lead guitarist Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom are complemented by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, and the longtime rhythm section of bass guitarist Danny Miranda, and drummer Jules Radino.

The band members are proud of BÖC’s classic sound, and pleased the band is creating vibrant work for disenfranchised music lovers who don’t like the homogenized, prefabricated pop or sound-alike, formulaic rap-metal, which monopolizes the radio airwaves and best-seller charts.

BÖC has always maintained a relentless touring schedule that brings new songs and classics to original fans and, as Bloom puts it, “teen-agers with green hair.”

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Mark Farner’s American Band Legendary all-American frontman and guitarist Mark Farner was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts, and today he’s a platinum recording artist 30 times over. At age 69, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did at 20 during the summer of ’69, and his fans are still flocking to their captain. The rock patriot’s synergy and open heart come through in epic hits that defined a generation — “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home),” “We’re An American Band,” a recut of “The Loco-Motion,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful”— and “rock star” is only one facet of this Michigan-born son’s legacy. Farner is also about as real as they get: He’s a husband, in his fourth decade of marriage to wife Lesia. He’s a family man with five adult sons. And he’s a caregiver.

“I think our fans connected to our songs because we were sincere,” Farner said.

“My lyrics were about Mother Earth, stop the war, and all about love. They still have a point of reference with me in their heart.”

After the 1969 Atlantic Pop Festival put Grand Funk Railroad on the fast track, the band topped the Billboard Chart twice with the anthem “We’re an American Band” (1973) and 1974’s “The Loco-Motion.” The Flint, Mich., trio reached the top 10 with “Some Kind of Wonderful” (No. 3) and “Bad Time” (No. 4) before GFR disbanded for the first time in 1976. Although Farner joined up with the band during its 1980s and 1990s reunifications and has collaborated with other artists over the years, he’s forged an enduring solo career focused on bringing a message of love to his fans in all corners. “Love is unconditional,” he said. “Just like when you hold a baby, the love transfers. I feel that when I’m on stage from the audience.”

Farner, the rock patriot that he is, works tirelessly to honor service personnel and veterans everywhere. He wants everyone to remember the huge sacrifices the men and women of our armed services give up to protect our amazing country and our freedoms.

In 2010, Farner’s youngest son Jesse, then 21, was injured in an accident that left him quadriplegic. This life-changing event motivated Farner to intensify his career and keep his message of love, hope and connection burning bright.

Facing what many of his generation also face — providing and caring for a loved one — Farner’s lasting faith continues to inspire and guide him.

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Saturday, October 13, 2018 • 7 p.m.

rammy®-nominated and Dove Award-winning artists Jeremy Camp and Matthew West come together on The Answer/All In Tour. The tour takes its name from Camp’s current studio album, The Answer (Capitol CMG), and West’s current project, All In (Capitol CMG). “This has been one of those things I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” Camp says. “We’ve been good friends.

I love his heart. And I knew that this would be an awesome time!”

“I’m really excited about this,” West adds. “We believe this is going to be more than a concert. I know Jeremy’s heart, and both of our teams pray every night for this to be more than just a concert. We want God to show up in a big way.”

Jeremy Camp In October, Grammy®-nominated singer, songwriter and storyteller Jeremy Camp released The Answer, his 15th career album in 15 years. Since his debut album, 2002’s Stay, Camp has established himself with numerous landmark

Commi t ted t o Your Heal tH.

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accolades, including four RIAA-certified Gold albums, more than 4.5 million albums sold, a Grammy nomination, three American Music Awards nominations, multiple ASCAP awards, 41 radio No. 1’s, a Gold digital single (“There Will Be A Day”), and a multi-Platinum DVD. He has also toured the world, sharing his music in more than 36 countries, and his organization, Speaking Louder Ministries, has allowed him to travel to Brazil, Guatemala, Ukraine, Japan and Kyrgyzstan. Now, with his latest album ready to debut and a headlining tour this fall is almost underway, Camp finds himself, more than ever before in his life, truly living in the moment.

“What’s been amazing about The Answer is that all of the songs were inspired by just being present,” Camp shares. “There was no song where I was sitting there and had this epiphany when I was writing. In every writing session, any idea literally just came in the moment. I was praying the whole time, ‘Lord, give me opportunities to combine these things that You are doing in our hearts.”

Writing sessions began by just talking. The goal was to hang out, to share what’s going on in their lives. Camp explains, “I went in intentionally asking,

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‘What’s God teaching you? What’s going on in your life right now?’ We had true holy spirit moments.”

Matthew West Matthew West is a four-time Grammy® nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient, and was awarded an American Music Award (2013), a Billboard Music Award (Top Christian Artist, 2014), a K-LOVE Fan Award (2016), and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year (2016). West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name. In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards three times and has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and Mandisa, among others.

Selling more than 1.6 million albums to date (TEA), West’s discography includes acclaimed releases: Live Forever (2015), GRAMMY-nominated Into The Light (2012), The Story of Your Life (2010), Something to Say (2008), History (2005) and Happy (2003).

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Well-known for communicating stories through song, Matthew West has received thousands of stories from around the world. His latest studio album, Live Forever, continues that storytelling theme and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Sales Chart. He has obtained numerous No. 1 singles, most recently with “Grace Wins,” while achieving a record-setting No. 1 for 17 straight weeks at radio with “Hello, My Name Is” and “The Motions” for 15 weeks. Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written five books to date: “Give This Christmas Away,” “The Story Of Your Life,” “Forgiveness,” “Today Is Day One,” and his newest release, “Hello My Name Is.” He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story, so along with his father, Pastor Joe West, he founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life.

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You’re invited...

TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

For 40 years, the George E. Potter Center at Jackson College has been a centerpiece for arts and entertainment in southern Michigan. The Potter Center theaters are the premier performing arts venues in the area and are unmatched in both acoustics and versatility.

Thanks to our generous benefactors, we completed the first phase of renovations with the stunning lobby updates in the fall of 2017.

We ask that you help us continue to provide quality entertainment in a beautiful space as we begin the second phase of the Potter Center by making a gift to the Jackson College Foundation.

We would like to thank A.P. Cook Foundation, alumnus Charles Birney, the Myers family, Dawn Foods, the Weatherwax Foundation, and others for their generous support in phase one and continuing into phase two.

Please partner with us and help us continue to provide excellent performing arts in a newly renovated and accessible theater by making a gift today!

For more information call 517.787.0244. To make a donation visit www.jccmi.edu/givenow and support what you love!

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Friday, October 9, 2018 • 7:30 p.m.

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o say that Bill Blagg has had a magical life would be no exaggeration. He received his first professional magic book from his great-grandfather, which eventually led to building magic props with his dad. These early beginnings paved the way for what is now known as The Magic of Bill Blagg.

Today, Bill is one of the nation's top touring magicians. His theatrical brand of magic and illusion thrills thousands of people every single year. Bill's live performances combine his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take you on a magical journey you'll never forget!

Bill is known for instantly teleporting across theaters, squishing his body from 6 feet to 6 inches tall, bringing ordinary objects to life with a simple wave of his hands and much more!

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The Magic of Bill Blagg is more than a magic show, it's an interactive magic experience! Bill prides himself in performing new, never-before-seen illusions such as the world’s only rideable hoverboard.

Bill is constantly reinventing his performances with new magic & illusions to continue to thrill both new and repeat audiences. In addition to his full-scale show Bill also created an unbelievable educational experience The Science of Magic. Bill takes students on a rare behind-the-scenes journey to learn how magicians use science to create magic!

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sneak peeks Roots and Boots Tour with Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye & Sammy Kershaw

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 • 7 p.m.

Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye join forces for an evening filled with country stories and songs getting back to their roots. Sammy, Aaron and Collin have amassed almost 70 combined Top 40 hits. Sammy’s hits include “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer,” “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” and “Third Rate Romance.” Aaron’s songs nclude “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With the Radio,” and “Kiss This.” Collin is known for “Love Me,” “In This Life,” and “That’s My Story.”

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“Don’t let fear get in the way, because on the other side of the door are your dreams. Doors will open up when you go out and chase your dreams.”

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“I came to JC without a solid plan for my life. I don’t think my story is unique; community college meets you where you are.”

Chad Noble ‘81

Please join these and other Jackson College alums and share your “Words of Wisdom” with current and prospective students.

Visit www.jccmi.edu/alumni and share.

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Wizards of Winter

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 • 7 p.m.

Celebrate a holiday rock event for the whole family featuring former members of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The Wizards of Winter bring their musical intensity, stage theatrics and holiday fun to the Potter Center. This 12-member ensemble boasts soaring vocal harmonies, precision string instrumentation, powerful percussion and stunning keyboard work, layered around a rich storyboard that evokes December’s past. Celebrate the season with The Wizards!

CeCe Winans Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 • 7 p.m.

CeCe Winans stands as one of the most celebrated women in modern music, holding 10 Grammy Awards, 20 Dove Awards and seven Stellar Awards. Throughout her career, she has influenced a generation of gospel vocalists as both a solo artist

Nov. 2-11, 2018 at The Potter Center

March 22-24, 2019 Youth Theater Musical

Nov. 16-18, 2018 Youth Theater

Feb. 15-Mar. 3, 2019 Dinner Theatre at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

April 5-14, 2019 at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

June 7-16, 2019 at The Potter Center

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and as a duo with her brother, BeBe. She has also sold more than five million albums in the U.S., topping Billboard’s Gospel and R&B charts with hits like “Count on Me” from the multi-platinum album, “Waiting to Exhale.” Her latest album, “Let Them Fall In Love” showcases her soaring, confident voice and will fill you with inspiration.

Girls Night: The Musical

7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends.

Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the ’80s and ’90s make this musical a fan favorite! Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize a bit yourselves in every one of them!

GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and is packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive,” “We are Family” and many more.

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The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

7 p.m. Feb. 16, 2019 Songs that you sing long after the concert! Music that you simply cannot get out of your mind with the song styling of the world’s finest tenor, Terry Barber. “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” is

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it before. This is a kaleidoscope of music from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway Musicals, music from 10 of his most exciting collaborations. Vocalist Terry Barber, along with a cast of outstanding singers and musicians, brings these showstoppers to the stage.

Late Nite Catechism 3: ‘Til Death Do Us Part

7 p.m. Feb. 23, 2019 Sister is back! Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country’s feistiest couples counselor!

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