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Season of Entertainment
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Season of Entertainment
2010-2011 Guest Artists & Speakers Series
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ABBAmania
Friday, October 1, 7:30 p.m.
AABBAmania The Concert has been recognized as the #1 ABBA musical production in
the world with stops in Malaysia, South America, The Dominican Republic,
Jakarta, Grand Cayman Islands and the United States. ABBAmania features nine
incredible musicians and singers performing an entire evening of ABBA’s greatest
hits. The group’s authentic costumes, vocal collaboration and stage performance
exude an extraordinary recreation of the magic and excitement of ABBA. Celebrate
the music of ABBA from Mamma Mia! to the concert stage with ABBAmania.
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Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
Saturday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
JJIGU! In Chinese it means to
“beat or touch the drum.” Featured in the Beijing Olympics and hailing from the
Shanxi province, this world-renowned company of nearly thirty drummers,
percussionists and musicians is now preparing for their fourth tour of the
United States. Deeply rooted in Chinese folk traditions and updated with
high-tech lighting and special effects, Jigu’s spectacular movement and drumming
is a feast for the eyes, ears and spirit. Join this joyous celebration of
Chinese music, culture, drumming and percussive arts that is both an
awe-inspiring cultural event and an ultra-sensory entertainment experience.
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Christmas with The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band
Sunday, December 5,
3:00 p.m.
CConsidered the fastest rising vocal band on the planet, The Cat’s Pajamas
pride themselves on their singing talents and their ability to engage each
audience member during their dynamic, interactive performances. Their blend of
classic songs with a modern a cappella twist showcases their unique style which
commands every audience’s attention. After touring the world on the high seas
with major cruise lines for the past three years, and recently completing an
appearance on America’s Got Talent, The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band recently moved
to Branson, Missouri. Join the Band for this special concert featuring holiday
favorites that will put the entire family in the Christmas spirit.
http://www.vocalmeow.com
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The Tweaksters! Fabulous Feats of Physical Fun
Friday, February 25, 7:30 p.m.
TThe Tweaksters! Fabulous Feats of Physical Fun is an innovative mix of
acrobatic dance and artistic juggling that blends pure athletic creativity with
odd objects in a rhythmic, crazy cool performance for all ages. Sometimes
regarded as “The Blue Man Group” without the paint, Tweaksters Regan Patno and
Julia Snyder are specialists at transforming the mundane into the magical. From
ping-pong air raids to glow-in-the-dark illusions to skillful feats of strength
and balance, the Tweaksters explore, and seemingly ignore, the laws of physics.
It’s original, zany fun and all without words.
http://www.tweaksters.com
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Doug Lansky, Author & World Travel Expert
Friday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.
AAdventurer, award-winning author, National Geographic Adventure magazine
contributor and world-travel expert, Doug Lansky brings you along on a global
odyssey. In his acclaimed, informative and often hilarious presentation, “Get
Lost”, Lansky imparts lessons learned while backpacking through more than 100
countries using a barrage of color images. Lansky demonstrates how to avoid the
pitfalls on the road less traveled and how to adapt an inquisitive travel
mindset that can be applied to enriching your everyday life, no matter where you
go.
http://www.douglansky.com
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Aaron Tippin
Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
AAaron Tippin, the hardest working man in country music, is back and ready for
action. After a multi-year break from recording, Tippin is sharing new music and
old hits with his many fans. His previous five Gold Albums and one Platinum
Album included hits such as “My Blue Angel”, “That’s As Close As I’ll Get To
Loving You”, “I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way”, and “Call of the Wild.” Apart
from writing and recording songs and wowing crowds with his live appearances,
Tippin is also a pilot, farmer, winemaker, outdoorsman, competitive bodybuilder
and devoted family man. His performance at KC is part of the Aaron Tippin
Acoustic Series which gives audience members a more personal concert experience.
http://aarontippin.musiccitynetworks.com
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KC Choirs: A Feast of Song at Christmastide
Friday, December 3,
6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
Both performances of this event will be held in the Lifelong Learning Center.
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