Desserts, good company, live music serve as prelude to Gilmore Creek shows
WINONA, Minn. — In addition to catching light-hearted comedies with the Gilmore Creek Summer Theatre, attendees can now also enjoy live pre-show entertainment, delicious desserts and good company — all in a picturesque setting.
Audiences attending “Little Shop of Horrors” or “The Foreigner” are invited to come onto the Saint Mary’s University campus an hour before the 7:30 p.m. performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or before the 3 p.m. performances on Sundays. A full lineup of local music will be available, beginning on opening night Thursday, July 10, with Nate Gill, a rootsy folk/blues musician hailing from Australia, who specializes in finger-style guitar playing and warm, baritone vocals.
Whether strumming along to cover tunes, or on-the-spot improvisation, Adam Stasica aims to please with his original approach to the guitar. Local favorite Chris Kendall — performing tunes from his soon-to-be-released CD — is a prolific singer and songwriter whose clever lyrics tell insightful stories of life. And brothers Michael and Timothy Johnson will play both originals and covers influenced by artists like Coldplay and Radiohead.
Make sure to save room for dessert! Amy Marks from Blooming Grounds Coffee House promises to provide delicious delicacies destined to be devoured by devoted fans, including their best-selling lemon bars. Soft beverages will make the music and the munchies go down with ease. If you didn’t get your fill early, you’ll have a second chance at intermission.
Schedule:
Thursday, July 10, Nate Gill
Friday, July 11, Chris Kendall
Saturday, July 12, Michael and Timothy Johnson
Sunday, July 13, Michael and Timothy Johnson
Thursday, July 17, Nate Gill
Friday, July 18, Chris Kendall
Saturday, July 19, Chris Kendall
Sunday, July 20, Nate Gill
Thursday, July 24, Chris Kendall and Adam Stasica
Friday, July 25, Adam Stasica
Saturday, July 26, Chris Kendall and Adam Stasica
Sunday, July 27, Adam Stasica
Thursday, July 31, Chris Kendall
Friday, Aug. 1, Chris Kendall and Adam Stasica
Saturday, Aug. 2, Adam Stasica
Sunday, Aug. 3, Chris Kendall and Adam Stasica
The professional actors of Gilmore Creek will present “The Foreigner” and “Little Shop of Horrors” in repertory with the children’s story “The Mouse Expedition” July 10 through Aug. 3. “The Foreigner” and “Little Shop of Horrors” will be staged at Saint Mary’s Page Theatre, and audiences can catch “The Mouse Expedition” at the Valéncia Academy Theatre, located at 1164 W. 10th St.
Tickets are available for any of the Gilmore Creek shows from the SMU Box Office or online at www.pagetheater.org. Tickets to “The Foreigner” and “Little Shop of Horrors” are $20; $18 for seniors or $12 for youth ages 12-18. Family and group packages are available. Tickets to “The Mouse Expedition” are $8.
* Music will relocate inside the Performance Center in case of rain.
