2020-21 Mid-Season Mailer - North Central College Fine & Performing Arts

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The 2020-2021 North Central College Fine & Performing Arts Season is made possible by the generous support of our donors.

Make your impact; join Friends of the Arts today and start receiving exclusive benefits.

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IMPRESARIO SOCIETY

*Annual gifts made at the Standing Ovation level and above will also include membership into the North Central College Presidents Club. The Presidents Club consists of donors who make a minimum gift of $1,000 or more to the College. Presidents Club members are invited to the Presidents Club BBQ and the Presidents Club Dinner held each year.

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North Central College thanks our Fine & Performing Arts 2020-2021 season sponsors for their generous support.

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NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE One of the most iconic objects in the world of theatre is the ghost light. It is left on when theatres and concert halls are not in use.

Superstitions dating back to the late 1800s claim ghost lights were used to ward off spirits of past performers. A less dramatic but more practical purpose for these lights is safety. Ghost lights enable one to navigate a performance venue and avoid accidents such as falling into the orchestra pit or tripping over set pieces.

This year the ghost light made a comeback.

Many theaters forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic have renewed the tradition of ghost lights as a way of indicating the theaters will re-open. The seats may be empty, but North Central has its ghost lights burning brightly on the stages of Wentz Concert Hall, Madden Theatre, Meiley-Swallow Hall and Pfeiffer Hall. These lights will stay on until we can safely open once again.

During this intermission, the College is still devoted to presenting outstanding artists to our community. Even though we are unable to offer live performances at this time, we are bringing the arts straight to you for a virtual season that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your homes­­—with the dress code and refreshments of your choosing!

We are excited to kick off our first virtual season and hope you will join us for these extraordinary performances. We look forward to a time when we can come together to celebrate in person, but until then, stay safe, be well and know that we are all united in spirit through our love of the arts.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Berosek Coordinator of Fine Arts Ghost light burning bright in the world-class Wentz Concert Hall.

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE SERIES

Our virtual presented events are free of charge* and offer flexible viewing options. Ticket reservations can be made by visiting the Fine & Performing Arts website at northcentralcollege.edu/show.

The Hit Men Thursday, January 28 - Sunday, January 31, 2021

The Langston Hughes Project Thursday, February 4 - Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies Thursday, February 11 - Sunday, February 14, 2021

Naturally 7 Thursday, February 25 - Sunday, February 28, 2021

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers Thursday, March 11 - Sunday, March 14, 2021

Lee Rocker of Stray Cats Thursday, March 25 - Sunday, March 28, 2021

Chicago Sinfonietta Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, March 28 - Tuesday, March 30, 2021 *Purchased tickets are required for this event

The Sharpe Family Singers Thursday, April 8 - Sunday, April 11, 2021

Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra Thursday, April 22 - Sunday, April 25, 2021

Robert Neary “So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience” Thursday, May 6 - Sunday, May 9, 2021

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE PERFORMANCES Theatre and music performances are live-streamed events and will only be available for viewing during the times listed.

THEATRE PERFORMANCES The Neo-Futurists at NCC February 25, 26 at 7:30 P.M., February 27 at 2 P.M.

What Happened Here March 25, 26 at 7:30 P.M., March 27 at 2 P.M.

Little Women April 23, 24 at 7:30 P.M., April 25 at 2 P.M.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES The 33rd Annual Gospel Extravaganza Friday, February 26 at 7 P.M.

Additional academic music performances will be available as the virtual season progresses. For updates, please visit northcentralcollege.edu/show.

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