Arts In Action July/August 2014

Arts In Action Garland Summer Musicals presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie"

Join the Garland Summer Musicals for a song and dance spectacular! This Tony Award winning musical is based on the 1967 film starring Julie Andrews. It’s the story of Kansas farm girl Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York in 1922 to become a “modern” flapper, find a job, and marry her boss. However, Millie’s New York experience turns out to have lots of hilarious twists of fate and fortune. The sparkling songs include: Jimmy; Forget About the Boy; Long As I’m Here with You; Gimme Gimme; and the title song Thoroughly Modern Millie. Cast includes: Erica Peterman as Millie; Andy Gosnell as Jimmy; Andrea TalladinoCox as Miss Dorothy; Gregory Hullett as Trevor Graydon; Andi Allen as Mrs. Meers; Mark Quach as Bun Foo; Dominic Perikonis as Ching Ho; Patty Granville as Muzzy Van Hossmere; and Linda Frank as Miss Flannery. Performances are July 18, 19, 25, & 26 at 8 pm and July 20 & 27 at 2:30 pm. For tickets call 972-2052790 or visit GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com.

Garland Civic Theatre Opens wtih "The Wiz"

Ease on down the road! Winner of seven Tony awards, this beloved Broadway musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel, and soul! Performances are July 31-August 23 in the Small Theatre of the Granville Arts Center. Season tickets on sale now! Single tickets go on sale July 7. Tickets are $23-$27 and are available by calling 972-2052790 or at GarlandArtsBoxOffice. com. For more information visit GarlandCivicTheatre.org. July - August 2014 | GarlandArts.com

Granville Arts Center presents

Dallas Modern Quilt Guild Exhibit July 1-August 25

Gallery Space Viewing hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during night and weekend performances.

GarlandArts.com

Brownlee Auditorium

300 N. Fifth Street

July

18-19 Thoroughly Modern Mille 8 p.m. 20 Thoroughly Modern Millie 2:30 p.m. 25-26 Thoroughly Modern Millie 8 p.m. 27 Thoroughly Modern Millie 2:30 p.m.

Rankin Brothers 8 p.m.

Small Theatre July 31

Dallas Modern Quilt Guild Exhibit

July 1-August 25 | Granville Arts Center – Gallery Space

Come see the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild’s exhibit. Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work.

972-205-2780 | GarlandArts.com

Free Movie "A Bug's Life"

by Actors Anonymous July 11 & 12 | Plaza Theatre

July 5 | 2 p.m. | Plaza Theatre

Actors Anonymous Theatre Company presents their 9th summer camp musical: Disney's Aladdin Kids! See all of your favorite characters from the hit Disney film.

July's movie event is not to be missed! In a partnership with the Parks and Recreation team, we will be showing A Bug's Life on the big screen! Before the movie, join us in the square for a "buggy" ice cream party.

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The Marketplace

300 N. Fifth Street

The Wiz 7:30 p.m. The Wiz 8 p.m. The Wiz 2:30 p.m. The Wiz 7:30 p.m. The Wiz 8 p.m. The Wiz 2:30 p.m. The Wiz 8 p.m. The Wiz 2:30 p.m. The Wiz 8 p.m. The Wiz 2:30 & 8 p.m.

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July 19 & August 16 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Square

Every 3rd Saturday we invite you to the Historic Downtown Garland Square for growers, produce, vendors and food. This is a great opportunity to support local artisans, craftsmen, growers, and merchants.

Cars, Cooking and Blues

July 12 |10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Square

Featuring new and classic cars, food trucks, local vendors, musicians and a kid’s area, this event has something for everyone. Proceeds will go to New Beginnings Center of Garland which provides education, prevention and intervention programs and services to those affected by domestic violence.

972-978-7759 | GDBAGarland@gmail.com

August 1-2 3 7 8-9 10 15-16 17 22 23

"Disney's Aladdin Kids"

972-205-2780 | GarlandArts.com

August 1

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972-978-7759 | Kirk@EventiveMarketingSolutions.com

“Cinderella-Love, Hate & Christ” by Visual Teaching July 26 & 27 | Plaza Theatre

This family production will explore the Christian journey of Naomi and Ruth through the life of Cinderella. Through this well-known fairytale, audiences will understand the divine wisdom of God, an epic tale of Love, Hate & Christ. Tickets are $10.

VisualTeaching.org |800-955-4331 ext. 801

Rankin Brothers' Rock-n-Roll Tribute Show

August 1 | 8 p.m. | Granville Arts Center – Brownlee Auditorium

"Wagon Wheels West" by Company of Rowlett Performers July 31-August 3 | Plaza Theatre

Whoop-i-e-e-ee! This fast-paced comedy is filled with a goofy stable of hilarious characters: our trailblazin’ hero, Chuck Wagon, our sweet heroine, Candy Cane and the villainous crooked card dealer, Smiling Slade Claggett.

This fast paced production covers over 5 decades of music and will keep you captivated from beginning to end with Impersonations, Tributes, & Comedy! The Rankin Brothers, along with Lori Kelly and their band, replicate the songs and voices of the greatest legends.

972-205-2790 | GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com

972-205-2790| GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com

This is a Night of Worship to bless the Body of Christ in our metroplex organized by Reality Community. Tickets are $12 until July 31, $20 last week and at the door.

972-922-0022 | EventBrite.com

521 W. State Street

July

5 A Bug's Life 2 p.m. 11-12 Disney's Aladdin 7:30 p.m. 12 Disney's Aladdin 2 p.m. 26 Cinderella-Love, Hate & Christ 1 & 5 p.m. 27 Cinderella-Love, Hate & Christ 3 p.m. 31 Wagon Wheels West 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

August 1 2 3 7 9 16 23 30

Wagon Wheels West 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wagon Wheels West 7:30 p.m. Wagon Wheels West 2 p.m. Matt Gilman & Band 7 p.m. Garland Country Music Association 7 p.m. Unbound:Break the Chain 7 p.m. Gam Ganapathey Namo Namah 2 p.m. Garland Country Music Association 7 p.m.

Downtown Square July 5 12 19

Buggy Ice Cream Party 1 p.m. Cars, Cooking & Blues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Marketplace 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

August 16

Matt Gilman and Band

August 7 | 7 p.m. | Plaza Theatre

Plaza Theatre

"Unbound: Break the Chain" by BXA Productions

August 16 | 7 p.m. | Plaza Theatre

Join Beyond Xact Productions for “Unbound: Break the Chain,” a play production at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door.

BXAproductions@gmail.com | BXAproductions.com

Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street | Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street | Box Office 972-205-2790 | Rental Information 972-205-2785

Marketplace 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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A Bug's Life July 5

Disney's Aladdin

July 11 & 12

The Wiz

July 31-August 23

Thoroughly Modern Millie July 18-20 & 25-27

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Granville Arts Center & Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc.

Editor Kim Pajot, arts@garlandtx.gov