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Season of Entertainment
2009-2010 Guest Artists & Speakers Series
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Bill Miller
Saturday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Bill Miller is an award-winning recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, painter and world-class accomplished flute player. A Mohican Indian from northern Wisconsin, Bill Miller has long been one of the most admired figures in the native American music arena and beyond. His Grammy Award winning recording, Cedar Dream Songs, exemplifies his artistry by blending the native American and western folk blues traditions into something wholly new.
http://www.billmiller.net
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Spencers Theatre of Illusion
Saturday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.
For more than a decade, Kevin and Cindy Spencer have entertained audiences throughout the United States and around the world with one of the most successful touring illusion shows in the nation. Their performance combines original theatrical elements with cutting-edge illusions, audience interaction, dramatic lighting, special effects, music, movement and stage magic, propelling the age-old art of magic into the 21st century. The Spencers feature illusions that will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions … and keep you on the edge of your seat!
http://www.spencersmagic.com
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A Branson Christmas with The Duttons
Saturday, December 19, 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with The Duttons. Based in Branson, they are international touring and recording artists that perform everything from bluegrass to classical music in their shows. In addition to being accomplished singers and dancers, the family members play a variety of instruments including violin, guitar, bass, viola, banjo, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica and drums. Top Ten finalists on America’s Got Talent, The Duttons will delight you with a truly memorable holiday event.
http://www.theduttons.com
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Saturday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.
Special Event: "All You Need Is Love" Sweetheart Dinner
Make the evening complete by joining KC Chef Clarke Griffin and the KC Culinaires as they prepare a great Valentines dinner for you and your special someone. It will be a complete meal of taste treats topped off with wonderful chocolate dessert creations. This pre-performance event will be held in the Lifelong Learning Center and requires a separate advance ticket.
American English: The Complete Beatles Tribute
Saturday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.
American English is simply the best Beatles tribute story of our time. At the inception of the band, they were voted “number one” by thousands of Beatles fans at Beatlefest contests. Covering all periods from the early years to Abbey Road, American English has shared the stage with musical headliners including The Neville Brothers, Three Dog Night, The Buckinghams, and many others. The fantasy lives on with these remarkable musicians who take the music to the highest level possible. American English is the closest you will ever get to reliving the Beatles. Whether you grew up with the Fab Four or not, this show will be your window to the past. Witness “The Complete Beatles Tribute” with American English.
http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
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Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.
Muntu Dance Theatre is a Chicago-based company that performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music and folklore. A colorful and invigorating professional company, Muntu has brought its audiences into the aisles with its unique synthesis of dance, rhythm and song. The Company has received enthusiastic and critical acclaim for performances that are brightly costumed, athletically performed and accompanied by a powerful six-man drum orchestra.
http://www.muntu.com
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Brady Barr, Reptile Expert and TV Host
Saturday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
A frequent guest on The Tonight Show, Brady Barr is nationally recognized for his work with reptiles and efforts to preserve them. Barr is currently the host of Dangerous Encounters on the National Geographic Channel. True to the series title, he recently survived an attack by a 12-foot reticulated python while working in waist-deep guano inside a bat cave. Barr’s presentation at KC, entitled “Dangerous Encounters”, will take you behind the scenes for a spine-tingling ride through the world of wildlife documentaries and animal conservation.
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KC Madrigal Singers – Madrigal Dinner
Friday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 6:30 p.m.
Travel back in time with the Kaskaskia College Madrigal Singers and performers as you experience the music, merriment and food of medieval England. The evening features entertainment and a multi-course dinner fit for a King. Both performances of this event will be held in the Lifelong Learning Center.
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