Jan./Feb. 2018
Arts in Action
Established 1983
The Widow
Garland Civic Theatre
◆ Jan. 18-Feb. 4 ◆ Granville Arts Center A bygone victim still haunts the halls of a stately home in Garland Civic Theatre's The Widow. Don't miss this contemporary gothic thriller, featuring a beautiful heroine, a twisted antagonist, and an ancient scandal. Tickets: $17 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door. Showing Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinees on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. A preview performance will take place on Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Garland Symphony Orchestra with Scott Stratton
◆ Feb. 16, 8 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Trombonist Scott Stratton performs Grondahl’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. This performance also features the annual Movie Scores Quiz, plus Cimarosa's Overture to II Matrimonio Segreto, and Capps' Music for a Western. Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Granville Arts Center Box Office Hours Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours prior to select performances. 300 N. Fifth Street, downtown Garland.
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BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM 300 N. FIFTH STREET 13 14 19 20 21 26 28
MLK Program (After Parade) MLK Youth Extravaganza 4 p.m. Garland Symphony 8 p.m. Royalty Dance Academy 7 p.m. Royalty Dance Academy 2 p.m. Take Me Home... 7:30 p.m. Dramapalooza 2 p.m.
SMALL THEATRE 300 N. FIFTH STREET 18 19 20 26 27 28
The Widow 7:30 p.m. The Widow 8 p.m. The Widow 8 p.m. The Widow 8 p.m. The Widow 8 p.m. The Widow 2:30 p.m.
PLAZA THEATRE 521 W. STATE STREET 13 14 19 20 21 21 22 22 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28
4 Ever Young... 7:30 p.m. That's a Low Down Dirty... 5 p.m. Gathering of Dances 7:30 p.m. Memorial Bluegrass Show 6 p.m. Annie, Jr. 5 p.m. Annie, Jr. 7:30 p.m. Annie, Jr. 9:45 a.m. Annie, Jr. 11:45 a.m. The Lion King, Jr. 9:45 a.m. The Lion King, Jr. 11:45 a.m. The Lion King, Jr. 9:45 a.m. The Lion King, Jr. 11:45 a.m. The Lion King, Jr. 7 p.m. The Lion King, Jr. 2 p.m. The Lion King, Jr. 7 p.m. The Lion King, Jr. 2 p.m.
GISD Faculty Art Exhibit Through Jan. 15 Granville Arts Center Gallery Space
Take Me Home - the Music of John
Denver - Starring Jim Curry Garland Summer Musicals Guild
Garland Symphony Orchestra with Ivan Donchev ◆ Jan. 19, 8 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center
◆ Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, stars in this John Denver tribute performance. Tickets: $22 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Pianist Ivan Donchev performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major. This performance also features Weber's Overture to Euryanthe, and Guest Conductor Piero Romano. Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
4 Ever Young and the Reflections
Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
◆ Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre This 8-piece band performs all your favorite hits from the 50s and 60s, from Elvis Presley to Frankie Valli. Tickets: $10-12 in advance at TheReflectionsOfDallas.com/tickets. $15 at the door, cash only.
◆ Jan. 20-21 ◆ Granville Arts Center
That's a Low Down Dirty Shame Stand-Up Comedy
Gathering of Dances millermuller ballet
◆ Jan. 14, 5 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Kingdom Publishing Productions presents That’s a Low Down Dirty Shame Stand-Up Comedy Show, starring comedian Ethan Lamar. Tickets: $40 at kingdompubpro.wixsite.com/mysite.
Royalty Dance Academy presents a ballet adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. Tickets: $12-$25 available at the door, online at RoyaltyDanceAcademy.com, or at Royalty Dance Academy.
◆ Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Gathering of Dances features performances from dance companies across DFW, including millermuller ballet, Allen Civic Ballet, and more! Tickets: $10-15 at the door. Reservations can be made by phone at 214-861-7221.
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Skywarn
FREE Storm Spotter Training
◆ Feb. 17, 9 a.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Can you recognize clues that suggest large hail, flash flooding or a possible tornado? The National Weather Service will answer these and many other questions at the SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program. Learn from the pros how to stay safe during severe weather. Tickets: admission is free and open to the public.
The Importance of Being Earnest Company of Rowlett Performers ◆ Feb. 15-18 ◆ Plaza Theatre
Jack Worthing's responsibilities at his English estate call for him to be above reproach, yet his heart yearns for the decadent pleasures of London, no matter how un-virtuous these delights may seem. Tickets: $15 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Garland MLK Performances
Mary Poppins
◆ Jan. 13-14 ◆ Granville Arts Center Following the Garland MLK Parade on Jan. 13, the NAACP Garland Branch will present a special MLK program. Festivities continue with the Garland MLK Youth Extravaganza at 4 p.m. on Jan. 14. Tickets: admission is free and open to the public.
◆ Feb. 1-3 ◆ Plaza Theatre Using magic and common sense, Mary Poppins teaches the Banks family how to value each other. Tickets: ActingForChildren.org or 972-658-3915. *Show dates/times subject to change.
NAACP Garland Branch
11th Annual Jim Paul Miller Memorial Bluegrass Show
◆ Jan. 20, 6 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre The Garland Square Pickers present bluegrass performances by local talent, benefiting scholarships for local aspiring musicians. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 at the door. Donations accepted.
Garland Symphony 8 p.m. Skywarn 9 a.m. Platinum Dance 9 a.m. Platinum Dance 9 a.m. Platinum Dance 9 a.m.
SMALL THEATRE 300 N. FIFTH STREET 2 3 4
The Widow 8 p.m. The Widow 8 p.m. The Widow 2:30 p.m.
PLAZA THEATRE 521 W. STATE STREET 1 1 2 3 9 15 16 17 17 18
Mary Poppins 9:45 a.m. Mary Poppins 11:45 a.m. Mary Poppins 6:30 p.m. Mary Poppins 6 p.m. FREE Movie, TBD 7 p.m. The Importance of Being... 8 p.m. The Importance of Being... 8 p.m. The Importance of Being... 2 p.m. The Importance of Being... 8 p.m. The Importance of Being... 2 p.m.
Breitling Youth Theater
FREE Movie Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Check Movie Title at GarlandArts.com
Dramapalooza
◆ Jan. 28, 2 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Dramapalooza gives adults with various disabilities the opportunity to learn about musical theater performance and production, culminating in this performance. Tickets: admission is FREE and open to the public.
Brendan Quimby Photo Exhibit Jan. 17-March 8 Granville Arts Center Gallery Space
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Garland Civic Theatre's The Widow Jan. 18-Feb. 4
Garland Symphony Orchestra Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.
Arts in Action is available online at GarlandArts.com Published by Granville Arts Center Editor: Cheyenne Schweitzer, arts@garlandtx.gov
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