Saint Mary’s announces next Page Series season
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Buckets and Tap Shoes WINONA, Minn. — The 23rd season of the Saint Mary’s University Page Series is once again filled with music, dance, theatre, and family-friendly offerings from around the world! You don’t have to travel far for world-class performances. Season subscriptions go on sale May 18 through July 31 and Aug. 17 through Sept. 18.
Purchase tickets to three or more events to receive these benefits:
• New subscribers: 10 percent off total order
• Returning ’08-’09 subscribers: 25 percent off total order
• Everyone: exchange privileges and guaranteed seating choices
Pre-show Dinners
Select shows have pre-show dinners available. Make your evening an event; enjoy a pre-show dinner — catered by Chartwells — in SMU’s Toner Student Center. Dinners can be purchased when buying your tickets and cost $22 for adults and $14 for children.
The 2009-2010 Page Series
• Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Buckets and Tap Shoes
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5
Virtuoso percussion and extraordinary tapping by this world-travelled group
Since 1997, this unique company of musicians, percussionists, and rhythm tap dancers has astounded audiences, creating intense driving rhythms with 5-gallon buckets, metal cans, barrels, found objects, and tap shoes. Their shows usually begin with no-holds-barred drumming and tapping, mixed with original live funk music, dashes of improvisation, and magic tricks.
• Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company
Adults $27, Seniors and Students $25. Student Rush $10
An 80-member traditional folk troupe that leaps, flies, but never stops
This renowned folk dance ensemble is famous for its bright colors, dramatic forms, and the vivid liveliness of its performances. It reflects the beauty of its native Ukraine, the wisdom of its people, as well as the folk tradition of humor and optimism. The ensemble’s diverse programs have been warmly received by audiences all over the world.
• Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
In The Heart of The Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre: Beneath The Surface
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5
A circus of wonderment about our relationship to water
Using water, flour, newspaper, paint, and unlimited imagination, they have been telling stories that explore the struggles and celebrations of human existence for more than 35 years. Beneath The Surface overflows with fun, energy, and imagination, offering a great way to introduce the children in your life to the issues about water that face our world.
• Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Five By Design: Club Swing
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20, Student Rush $10
Pre-show dinner available
Where the music’s hot, the drinks are cool, and the legend lives forever
Celebrating the songs, events, and personalities that defined American popular culture during the Swing era, Five By Design enchants audiences by deftly blending music and theatrics effortlessly. Whether performing their seductive arrangement of Cole Porter’s “Begin the Beguine,” the madcap parody of Spike Jones’ “Cocktails for Two,” or the lush romance of Nat King Cole’s “Mona Lisa,” be prepared for a night of unparalleled delight at the fabulous Club Swing!
• Jan. 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Underground Railroad Theatre: Are You Ready My Sister
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5
The story of how Harriet Tubman helped free 300 slaves
This historical adventure story of the “great conductor” of the Underground Railroad, and the Quaker women who helped her bring 300 slaves to freedom, features live music based on spirituals of the time, dramatic scenes, and audience participation. The set, a giant patchwork quilt, unfolds the story; each square of the quilt comes to life with shadow puppets and illuminated scenery.
• Jan. 26, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Moscow Festival Ballet: Giselle
Adults $27, Seniors and Students $25, Student Rush $10
Preshow dinner available
A classic story told by one of the world’s greatest dance companies
Giselle is a story of love, betrayal, madness, revenge, and forgiveness. It is the story of a pure and innocent peasant girl who is jilted by a rich nobleman. Driven mad by the experience, she dies and enters the graveyard world of ghosts of vengeful brides betrayed by undeserving suitors. The role of Giselle is one of the most sought-after in of all of ballet, as it requires technical perfection, outstanding grace, lyricism, and great dramatic skill.
• Feb. 9, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Théâtre Sans Fil: The Hobbit
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5
The JRR Tolkien tale of Bilbo Baggins told with large-scale puppets and wonder filled sets
Théâtre Sans Fil (Theatre without Strings) was last in Winona in 2008 performing Hansel & Gretel. Specializing in giant puppets — initially inspired by the classical technique of Japanese Bunraku theatre — the company successfully unites this style with original and modern set design, lighting, and music. Fantasy, poetry, make-believe, and magic, along with unusual and heroic characters, highlight this production of the world-renowned fantasy tale.
• Feb. 24, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
The Wailin’ Jennys
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20, Student Rush $10
Sweet harmonies and original music
Three extraordinary voices, two founding singer-songwriters, one singular vision. Five years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada’s mid-western heartland, the Wailin' Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents. Often heard on “A Prairie Home Companion,” as well as touring on three continents, they have a dedicated following wherever they play.
• March 10, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
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Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20, Student Rush $10
Pre-show Irish-style dinner available
Award-winning traditional Irish music from County Waterford
Take a musical and cultural journey through Celtic history with this all-star ensemble of traditional Irish musicians who play multiple instruments and provide historical and cultural backgrounds. The group includes, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, vocals; Benny McCarthy, button accordion; Eamonn Doorley, bouzouki; Oisin McAuley, fiddle; Donal Clancy, guitar; Donnchadh Gough, bodhran and uillean Pipes; and Tom Doorley, flute and whistles.
• March 13-14, 2010, 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., Figiulo Recital Hall
Ned Kirk
Adults $22, Seniors and Students $18, Student Rush $10
Pianist interprets Beethoven and others
Known locally as the artistic and managing director of the Minnesota Beethoven Festival, Ned Kirk is also an electrifying and sensitive interpreter of Beethoven. His technique is “impeccable” and his musicianship has been described as “marvelous.” Kirk will be in the midst of a 16-city tour of solo and concerto concerts that highlight his interpretations of classical repertoire.
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