Whatley Center for the Performing Arts 2022-2023

THE WHATLEY CENTER for the Performing Arts

Proudly Presents The

2022-2023 SEASON

Buy tickets online at www.whatleycenter.com Neal McCoy

The Texas Tenors

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Whatley Season Schedule 2022 Events

Sept. 2-21........................... Exhibit: Larry Terrell Photography, Eagles Oct. 6................................................................................. The Drifters Oct. 7-26..................................................Exhibit: Decorative Painters Oct. 23.........Dr. Andrew Daniel, Andre Daniel, & Sherry Daniel Concert Nov. 1................................................................ Hot Club of Cowtown Nov. 11-30................................Exhibit: Quilt Exhibit by Local Quilters Dec. 1-4.......................................... Theatre Northeast: Almost, Maine Dec. 6.............................................................Celtic Angels Christmas

2023 Events Feb. 3....................................................................... The Texas Tenors Feb. 3-22..............................Exhibit: Marsha Brown: Variety of Media Feb. 5..................................................Dr. Ron Clinton, Piano Concert Feb. 18............................................................................. Neal McCoy March 10-30........................... Exhibit: Mt. Pleasant Art Society Show April 4 - May 2......................Exhibit: Annual NTCC Student Art Show April 14........................................................... 50 Years of Rock & Roll April 20-22........................................Theatre Northeast: The 39 Steps April 30............................................ Mt. Pleasant Chamber Orchestra

All dates subject to change

Love the Whatley? Join the Whatley Guild!

As a member of the Whatley Guild you have the opportunity to volunteer as an usher/greeter, provide hospitality for artists, assist with concessions, work with artists to sell merchandise, help with the box office, etc.

Guild membership is $25/person annually

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Get Ready For Fun!!

Dear Friends, Another exciting year is planned for the Whatley Center! We will begin our season October 6th with The Drifters – remember “Under the Boardwalk”? Other shows in the Entertainment Series are Celtic Angels Christmas, The Texas Tenors and 50 Years of Rock and Roll.

The NTCC Foundation is sponsoring Neal McCoy in a special event and we also are presenting Hot Club of Cowtown – with some Western swing.

We are bringing back our Sunday afternoon series Sounds of Northeast featuring Dr. Andrew Daniel, Dr. Ron Clinton and the Mt. Pleasant Chamber Orchestra. You also won’t want to miss the Theatre Northeast productions and an exciting series of foyer art exhibits.

I hope you will consider joining our Whatley Guild and help us as a greeter, usher, box office helper and other needs. Also, please consider becoming a Friend of the Whatley at one of the levels of membership listed in this brochure.

Thank you for supporting the Whatley Center! We look forward to seeing you at all of our events!

Carolyn Franks Whatley Center Director 903-434-8182 cfranks@ntcc.edu

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Entertainment Series

The Drifters October 6, 2022 • 7:30 p.m.

The Drifters - one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups is once again touring the U.S. under the auspices of their original management team. Through an historical journey, which included no less than 5 legendary lead singers, including Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King, the group's ongoing story has covered the entire spectrum of Rock & Roll. You'll hear their hits like There Goes My Baby, Stand By Me, and Under the Boardwalk.

Included In Season Package Adults: $30 Students: $10

Sponsored by Texas Heritage National Bank

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Celtic Angels Christmas

December 6, 2022 • 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate The Many Moods Of Christmas And Immerse Yourself In The Celtic Angels ... The Heavenly Joy Of Christmas. Celtic Angels Christmas captivates audiences of all ages with the magic of Christmas in an awe-inspiring show which encompasses vocal and instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with spectacular world class champion Irish dancing. Celtic Angels Christmas is an international delight for all audiences.

Included In Season Package

Sponsored by Cypress Bank

Adults: $30 Students: $10

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Entertainment Series

The Texas Tenors February 3, 2023 • 7:30 p.m.

The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America's Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 2 PBS Specials, 4 DVDs, multiple singles and a children's book that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children's Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine's #10 Classical Artist in the World.

Included In Season Package Adults: $30 Students: $10

Sponsored by Kaye & J.T. Brison

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50 Years of Rock & Roll

By Neil Berg

April 14, 2023 • 7:30 p.m.

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, up until MTV in the early '80s, Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and ground breaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres.

Included In Season Package Adults: $30 Students: $10

Sponsored by Guaranty Bank & Trust

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Special Events

Hot Club of Cowtown November 1, 2022 • 7:30 p.m.

Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has become the band’s global brand. Lauded for its “downhome melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away” (The Independent).

Adults: $25 Students: $10

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Neal McCoy February 18, 2023 • 7:30 p.m.

Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinumcertified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That's Life.

All Seats $35

Sponsored by the NTCC Foundation

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Special Events

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Sounds of Northeast

A Special Series Featuring Talent from Northeast Texas

Dr. Andrew Daniel, Guitar

With Andre Daniel (violin) & Sherry Daniel (piano)

October 23, 2022 Proceeds benefit NTCC Music Department

2:30 p.m.

Adults: $20 Students: $5

Buy tickets online at www.whatleycenter.com

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Dr. Ron Clinton Benefit Piano Concert

February 5, 2023 2:30 p.m.

Adults: $20 Students: $5 Proceeds benefit the NTCC Foundation

Mt. Pleasant Chamber Orchestra April 30, 2023 2:30 p.m.

Adults: $20 Students: $5 Follow Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook!

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Theatre Northeast Photo courtesy of Hudson Old

Theatre Northeast

2022-2023 Performance Schedule

• Almost, Maine By: John Cariani

Dec. 1-2, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m & 7:30 p.m.

• The 39 Steps By: John Buchan

April 20-21, 7:30 p.m.

April 22, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

All dates subject to change.

Dr. Page Petrucka, Director of Theatre Northeast

Visit www.ntcc.edu/theatre to learn more about Theatre classes at NTCC

Call the box office at 903-434-8181 for Theatre Northeast tickets

Fine Arts

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Photo by Larry Terrell

2022-2023 Art Exhibits & Receptions Fri., Sept. 2- Wed., Sept. 21................... Larry Terrell Photography, Eagles Artist Reception - Wed., Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m., Whatley Center Foyer Fri., Oct. 7 - Wed., Oct. 26.................................................. Decorative Painters Artist Reception - Wed., Oct. 12, 12:30 p.m., Whatley Center Foyer Wed., Nov. 11 - Wed., Nov. 30..........................Quilt Exhibit by Local Quilters Artist Reception – Fri., Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m., Whatley Center Foyer Fri., Feb. 3 - Wed., Feb. 22...........................Marsha Brown: Variety of Media Reception - Wed., Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m., Whatley Center Foyer Fri., March 10 – Thurs., March 30...................Mt. Pleasant Art Society Show Reception - Sat., March 11, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Whatley Center Foyer Gallery closed March 13-17 (Spring Break) Tues., April 4 – Tues., May 2..................................NTCC Student Art Show Reception - Wed., April 12, 12:30 p.m., Whatley Center Foyer Visit www.ntcc.edu/art to learn more about Art classes at NTCC

Art exhibits are located in the Whatley Foyer & free to the public!

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Friends of the Whatley

2022-2023 Memberships Executive Producer................$1,500 Four reserved seats to all performances offered this season, reserved parking, four passes to all student programs, program recognition and gallery opening invitations.

Producer................................$1,000 Four reserved seats to all performances offered this season, four passes to all student programs, program recognition and gallery opening invitations.

Actor.........................................$500

Two reserved seats to all performances offered this season, two passes to all student programs, program recognition and gallery opening invitations.

Patron.......................................$250 Two reserved seats to all Whatley Entertainment Series events (4), plus two passes to all student programs, program recognition and gallery opening invitations.

New Member Subscriptions & Single Ticket Sales Begin September 1, 2022 Call 903-434-8181 to reserve/renew season tickets

General Information Whatley Center Seating

Whatley Box Office: 903-434-8181 PO Box 1307, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-1307 Website: www.whatleycenter.com • E-mail: cfranks@ntcc.edu Hours: M-Th 9-4, F 9-12 and 1½ hours before shows We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. There is a $2 handling fee for mailing tickets. All sales are final.

We have wheelchair accessible seating. We have added more temporary handicapped parking spaces in the circle for events, and remember you can drop off passengers in the circle before you park!

Babes-in-arms and children under 4 are not admitted to Entertainment Series, Special Events and Sounds of Northeast Texas.

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Online Single Ticket Sales Begin Sept. 1

Call 903-434-8181

Season Tickets On Sale Now!

Whatley Center for the Performing Arts Northeast Texas Community College P.O. Box 1307 Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-1307