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Next Gen Presents:
Bill Blagg's Magic Science Lab
Making Magic wth the Scientific Method
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December 11 - 12
Crooked Tree Arts Center Presents:
The Nutcracker
Enchant your holiday season with Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s presentation of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
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Sun / December 19
Great Lakes Cinema Series Presents:
The Polar Express
Experience this inspiring cinematic adventure based on the award-winning children's book on the Center's 45-foot cinema screen.
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Wed / December 29
Comedian Todd Barry
"Comedy savants revere this Conan and Letterman veteran's hushed, singsong sarcasm." – Entertainment Weekly
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Upcoming Events

More Info for Messiah
December 16 - 17
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Presents:

Messiah

December 16 - 17
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More Info for An Evening with Chris Botti
Sat / August 27

An Evening with Chris Botti

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer.

Event Starts 8:00 PM
Sat / August 27
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More Info for Postmodern Jukebox
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Postmodern Jukebox

Rescheduled to a date TBA in summer of 2022

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More Info for Vienna Boys Choir - Rescheduled to October 22, 2022
Sat / October 22

Vienna Boys Choir - Rescheduled to October 22, 2022

The famous children's choir adored worldwide for their lively singing style and beautiful tone

Event Starts 2:00 PM
Sat / October 22
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New York City-based comedian and actor Todd Barry is widely recognized for his roles as the bongo-playing "Third Conchord" on HBO's Flight of the Conchords and Mickey Rourke's deli boss scene in 2009 Oscar winner The Wrestler, and renowned throughout the entertainment industry for his nuanced, measured, and thoroughly original approach to stand-up. Drawing audience members in with his deadpan self-deprecation and ability to pile punchline upon punchline, his decidedly low-key stage persona perfectly contrasts his deeply intelligent, often biting, occasionally absurdist worldview. Admired by discerning fans who seek a fresh yet honest update to traditional observation and social commentary, Todd Barry always delivers a refreshing outlook on life. Catch him LIVE at the Center on December 29! Visit greatlakescfa.org for tickets and event specific covid policies. #comedy #holidayatthecenter #holidayevents #greatlakescenterforthearts
New Event! 🎅🎄 Next stop, the North Pole! Join us, December 19 at 2:00PM, for a special screening of the Polar Express on the Center's 45-foot cinema screen. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and will receive a seasonal treat to take home! Learn more and buy your tickets at greatlakescfa.org or 231.439.2610. #cinemaseries #polarexpress #holidayevents
Stop by the Center for some treats as part of the Bay Harbor Downtown Village's annual Trunk or Treat this afternoon from 4:00PM - 5:00PM! Looking forward to seeing all the boos and ghouls in their costumes!
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer at the Center? All you have to do is attend an upcoming training session: Friday, November 12 at 6:00PM Sunday, November 14 at 2:00PM Volunteers get to enjoy the events they serve at, are invited to an annual appreciation gathering, and create meaningful connections!
New Next Gen virtual event announced! Bring Bill Blagg's Magic Science Lab right into your living room anytime from October 25 to January 21. Learn more and register today at greatlakescfa.org.
Are you 25 or under and interested in events at the Center? Join the Text Tix Club for exclusive ticket offers including last-minute seats, discounts, and underwritten complimentary tickets! Text "TIX" to 844-319-5794 and get access today!
Did you know? The Center's Theater is equipped with a high standard air filtration system with MERV 13 filter ratings. Who knew air filtration systems would be so cool? Every 20 minutes, filtered air is cycled through the venue to ensure a safe and clean venue for patrons, artists, volunteers, and employees. To learn more about the Center and COVID-19 visit the link in our bio.
A hearty welcome to Kilwins, the Center’s newest Corporate Circle member! This delectable confectionery is a hometown hero to the Center. Patrons from around the country are sure to recognize the Kilwins name in their locales, too, as this national brand is expanding quickly. Both Kilwins and the Center share the joy of sending sweet experiences outward from Northern Michigan – whether that be a chocolatey treat or the delicious memories of an artist on Center Stage. Thank you, Kilwins, for your support and partnership! For more information on the Center's Corporate Circle, visit the link in our bio.
Coming at you live from her tour bus, it's country music icon, Tanya Tucker! She's packing her bags and arriving in Northern Michigan September 5 for the second show of her Bring Flowers Now tour! For tickets and more information, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email tickets@greatlakescfa.org.
The country music award-winning husband and wife country duo take Center Stage this October! Since breaking out in 2010 with 2X-platinum #1 chart-breaker Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not, husband and wife team Keifer and Shawna Thompson have delivered two Top 5 Country albums and another romantic #1 hit with platinum-certified If I Didn’t Have You -- plus two more Top 10s with I Got You and Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About. With five Top 20 hits, nearly 1 billion digital streams, and a social media following of over 1.9 million, the Reviver Entertainment duo has been honored with multiple GRAMMY nominations and wins at the ACM and CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year. For tickets and more information vist the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email tickets@greatlakescfa.org.
The Center's stage has transformed into the Grand Ole Opry! With opening night of Always...Patsy Cline days away, the set has been built, rehearsals have begun, and the spirit of Patsy Cline has filled the venue. There is still time to get your tickets to this heartwarming musical with performances Friday through Sunday at 8:00PM! Experience the music of country icon Patsy Cline, as she comes to life live on stage. For tickets and more information, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email tickets@greatlakescfa.org!
"A singer so influential that she's shaped everyone from Miranda Lambert to Margo Price to Brandi Carlile." -Sterogum The country music icon's sultry voice and vivacious stage presence make Tanya Tucker one of the most admired and respected female vocalists in the country music genre. Tanya's reign includes 23 Top 40 albums and a string of 56 Top 40 singles, 10 of which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts. Along the way, she has provided some of the biggest country music songs of each decade, including the hit "Delta Dawn." Tucker is the recipient of numerous awards, and in August 2016, the Academy of Country Music honored Tucker with the Cliffie Stone Icon Award during the 10th Annual ACM Honors Awards show. For tickets and more information visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email tickets@greatlakescfa.org.
Tonight! The Center welcomes back the wildly entertaining Tony award-winning beloved Broadway baritone Brian Stokes Mitchell to Center Stage. With a brand new show titled "Out with the Old, In with the New" and a trio of musicians, the performance will be filled with musical theater, jazz standards, and a few surprises! Do you have your tickets? Reserve your seats today by visiting the link in our bio. The Box Office is also reachable by phone at 231.439.2610 or by email at tickets@greatlakescfa.org. Walk-up assistance is available until 5:00PM today and then again at 6:00PM.
Next weekend, experience musical theatre star Cayman Ilika at the Center in Always...Patsy Cline! Starring in the lead role of Patsy Cline, Cayman Ilika, is a brilliant singer-actress from Seattle, Washington, who attended the Berklee College of Music and majored in contemporary vocal performance, and now works professionally in the musical theater and recording industries. She is a versatile vocalist specializing in pop, rock, country, jazz, musical theater, and classical. Ilika has performed one role after another, including Lilli Vanessi/Kate in Kiss Me, Kate, Nancy in Oliver! at the Musical Theatre West, Natasha in the world premiere of Beatsville at Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, and many more! Next weekend Cayman brings her powerful singing voice and exceptional acting skills to Northern Michigan for three nights of musical theater in Always...Patsy Cline! For tickets visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email tickets@greatlakescfa.org.
Coming to you live from New York City, it's Brian Stokes Mitchell! This Friday, August 6, Stokes brings his beloved Broadway vocals to Center Stage! The powerful baritone and Tony Award-winner, Stokes will perform songs from musical theater, jazz, standards, and a few surprises! Experience Broadway at the Center with the entire family! To purchase tickets today, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or e-mail tickets@greatlakescfa.org.
"One of the world's most elegant live bands." -The Times There is still time to purchase your tickets to Pink Martini, part big band, part classical ensemble, part salsa troupe, and all fun! This weekend, experience the 12 member "little orchestra" as they make their way back to Northern Michigan! Pink Martini brings multilingual lyricism and gives an around-the-world musical performance with songs in 25 languages. They have collaborated with numerous artists, including Phyllis Diller, Jimmy Scott, Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, Jane Powell, Rufus Wainwright, Japanese legends Saori Yuki and Hiroshi Wada, Henri Salvador, Chavela Vargas, New York performer Joey Arias, puppeteer Basil Twist, Georges Moustaki, Michael Feinstein, Charo, and so many others. For tickets and more information, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email tickets@greatlakescfa.org.

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