
Welcome to WOOD RIVER'S NEW
A PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

2007-2008 Season
At the NEW Wood River High School Performing Arts Center
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Third Saturday
Friendship Gatherings |
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10-13-07 10:30 a.m. “Canteen!” |
1-19-07 Anita Lewandowski “All stressed out and no one to choke!” A humorous look at how to cope 2-16-08 Ruby Washington Quilts and the Underground Railroad 3-15-08 Ann Atkins Victorian etiquette...come enjoy a Victorian tea party! 4-19-08 Sue Sandberg Presentation on orchids, and see some of Sue’s orchids in bloom |
| The Celebrate Wood
River Committee was formed in January 2006 and is made up of roughly
twenty individuals from the community. We represent all ages and all
walks of life. Our mission has been to make the dream of providing
entertainment and enrichment activities to the Wood River area come to
life. This second season will bring all new performers to Wood River for
your enjoyment! The “Third Saturday” series will also provide an
opportunity to explore and reminisce with friends. We thank you for your
support of both series in our second season...here’s to many more! All events are open to the public and are provided at no charge (other than all school play admission) thanks to the generous support of our three benefactors. A free will offering will be accepted to continue the entertainment series through the years ahead. We sincerely hope you’ll enjoy yourself and bring a friend or two. No tickets are needed for these performances; seating is first-come, first-served. With a 450 seat theater, there is generally plenty of room. Please help spread the word to friends and family — these entertainers love full theaters! Suggestions for future events and volunteers are warmly welcomed by contacting any committee member or Georgene Smidt 583-2606, Vince Boudreau 583-2961, or Sara Arnett 583-2235. Dare to dream a little with us, and let’s see what happens in the years to come! "And in the end it's not the years in your life
that count. It's the life in your years." |
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| Celebrate Wood River logo courtesy of SCORR
Marketing, Kearney NE The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports this program through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. |
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The
Wild Clover BandAugust 18, 2007 7:30 p.m. As part of Wood River’s annual Fun Fest weekend, we’re pleased to kick off our second season with The Wild Clover Band! The Wild Clover Band was formed in 2000 as a house band for a local brewery in Kearney. Since that time they have become a very popular act in Nebraska and surrounding states. Specializing in traditional Irish dance tunes, pub songs, and ballads, The Wild Clover Band also features music from other genres including Bluegrass, Jazz, and Rock. Come kick up your heels!* |
| Will Locke: Lewis & Clark October 4, 2007 7:00 p.m. Will Locke, Hastings College instructor and a renowned expert on the Lewis and Clark expedition, presents “Expedition on the Edge” with exciting stories and replicas depicting the explorers’ travels. This is sure to be an interesting evening for all ages! |
Nebraska
BrassOctober 26, 2007 7:00 p.m. Founded in 1987, the Nebraska Brass is one of the Midwest’s most popular brass quintets. Audiences young and old enjoy the group’s serious musicianship and light-hearted humor as they present a variety of music ranging from classical to popular, Dixieland, and Jazz. The group has released many CDs, and people travel from all across the state to hear them perform. Nebraska Brass will truly delight us all for the evening and be a memory-maker for the Celebrate Wood River performing arts and entertainment series!* |
Cabaret
Theater: “Old Friends”February 16, 2008 7:00 p.m. Cabaret Theatre, Omaha’s premiere cabaret troupe, will present “Old Friends”, an original revue that features the songs of Hoagy Carmichael, popular songs of the 1930s and a salute to the music of World War II. The group has toured throughout Nebraska and the Midwest, and has received critical acclaim for their WWII salute, performing for veterans at the Nebraska State Fair and the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Strategic Air Command. The Cabaret Theater charms and delights audience members wherever they perform. Call some friends and join us for this wonderful trip down memory lane!* |
| All-School Play March 28-29, 2008 A perennial favorite...come out and enjoy the latest production from the Wood River High School drama department. It’s always a BIG hit! |
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Chorus Kearney BarbershopApril 12, 2008 7:30 p.m. A perennial favorite throughout central Nebraska, the Kearney barbershop chorus will put on a splendid evening of song. Joining the chorus will be several featured quartets who are always a big hit. Don’t miss this season finale! |