JAN.-FEB. 2020
ARTS IN ACTION GRANVILLE ARTS CENTER AND PLAZA THEATRE
"The Rat Pack Lounge" Garland Civic Theatre
◆ Jan. 16-Feb. 2 ◆ Granville Arts Center
Frank, Dean, and Sammy are up in heaven, but God tells them they left unfinished business back on Earth. Frank made an unfulfilled promise to Vic, the owner of The Rat Pack Lounge, so he and the boys have one night to make things right. With hits like "My Way", "What Kind of Fool Am I?", "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime," and over 30 hit songs, "The Rat Pack Lounge" will leave you singing and savoring the days of highballs and high rollers. Tickets: 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and beginning two hours before each performance.
Cicely Parnas, Cello Garland Symphony Orchestra ◆ Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center
Concert IV of the "Music that Grows on You" 2019-20 Season features internationally-acclaimed cellist Cicely Parnas. This performance also includes Holst's "St. Paul’s Suite" and Bartok's "Divertimento." Tickets: 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and beginning two hours before the performance.
MAY JAN. events Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland GAC - Brownlee Auditorium
Jan. 12, 2 p.m. - "Dramapalooza" Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. - Garland Symphony Jan. 18, 11:30 p.m. - MLK Youth Concert Jan. 19, 4 p.m. - MLK Extravaganza Jan. 24, 8 p.m. - Ballet Hispanic of the Arts Jan. 25 - Royalty Dance Academy Jan. 26 - Royalty Dance Academy
Granville Arts Cente Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and tw 300 N. Fifth Street, D
Free Movies Plaza Theatre
"Dramapalooza" City of Garland
MLK Celebration NAACP Garland Branch
Jim Paul Miller Memorial Bluegrass Show
Disney's "Aladdin, Jr." Breitling Performing Arts
"Love Good Music" Live Concert
◆ Jan. 11, 7 p.m. ◆ "Pillow Talk" (1959) ◆ Feb. 7, 10 a.m. ◆ "For Colored Girls" (2010) ◆ Feb. 8, 7 p.m. ◆ "The Lady Eve" (1941) The City of Garland presents several free movies throughout the year! All are firstcome, first-served, general admission shows. Admission: free and open to the public.
◆ Jan. 12, 2 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center "Dramapalooza"gives adults with various disabilities the opportunity to learn all about musical theater performance and production, culminating in this public performance. Every participant is given a chance to shine regardless of ability. Admission: free and open to the public.
GAC - Small Theatre
Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Jan. 17, 8 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Jan. 18, 8 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Jan. 19, 2:30 p.m. - "The Rat Pack..." Jan. 24, 8 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Jan. 25, 8 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Jan. 26, 2:30 p.m. - "The Rat Pack..." Jan. 31, 8 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge"
GAC - Gallery Space
Jan. 1-16 - GISD Faculty Art Show Jan. 29-Feb. 26 - NTAPA Photo Exhibit
Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street
Jan. 4, 7 p.m. - "The Halfway House" Jan. 5, 5 p.m. - "The Halfway House" Jan. 11, 7 p.m. - Free Movie "Pillow Talk" Jan. 12, 5 p.m. - USA Miss Texas Pageant Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. - millermuller ballet Jan. 18, 6 p.m. - Bluegrass Show Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. - "Aladdin, Jr." Jan. 24, 7:15 p.m. - "Aladdin, Jr." Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m. - "Aladdin, Jr." Jan. 26, 2:30 p.m. - "Beauty and the Beast, Jr." Jan. 26, 7 p.m. - "Beauty and the Beast, Jr."
Free Exhibit GISD Faculty Art Show
◆ Jan. 1-16 ◆ Granville Arts Center
◆ Jan. 18-19 ◆ Granville Arts Center Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this two-day event featuring the Youth Gospel Concert (Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m.) and the MLK Extravaganza (Jan. 19, 4 p.m.), showcasing praise dance and step routines from Garland's youth. Admission is free and open to the public.
◆ Jan. 19-25 ◆ Plaza Theatre Aladdin and his three friends are down on their luck until he discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who grants three wishes. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Plaza Theatre door prior to show time.
◆ Jan. 18, 6 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre The Jim Paul Miller Memorial Bluegrass Show is an annual event with the stated objectives of promoting traditional Bluegrass, encouraging local musicians, and raising funds to provide scholarships to worthy young talent. Tickets: available at the door.
◆ Feb. 2, 4 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre "Love Good Music" features hits from the 60s and 70s. Victor Trevino, Jr. performs as Elvis Presley. Gray Skool sings hits from The Temptations, The O'Jays, and more! Tickets: StardomEntertainment.Tix.com or cash at the door.
er Box Office Hours: wo hours prior to select performances. Downtown Garland.
Bill Cherry & Diogo Light B&N Entertainment
◆ Feb. 8, 7 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Award-winning, internationally-acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artists Bil Cherry and Diogo Light perform the music of The King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley, backed by the Fever Band. Tickets: NedSpencer.Tix.com. For more information, call 940-440-2121.
"Much Ado About Nothing" CORP
◆ Feb. 13-22 ◆ Plaza Theatre The Company of Rowlett Performers presents this Shakespearean comedy about misunderstandings, love, and deception in Messina, Italy. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Plaza Theatre door prior to show time.
FEB. events Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland GAC - Brownlee Auditorium
Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m. - Inspiring Horizons Feb. 8, 7 p.m. - Elvis Tribute Show Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. - Garland Symphony Feb. 15, 9 a.m. - Skywarn Training Feb. 22, 6 p.m. - High Octavez Feb. 23, 2 p.m. - "Reflections of Patsy Cline" Feb. 29 - UT Dallas Hansini
GAC - Small Theatre
Cristiana Pegoraro, Piano Garland Symphony Orchestra
◆ Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Gold Medal Winner of the 2016 Global Music Awards Cristiano Pegoraro performs with the Garland Symphony Orchestra on Valentine's Day! Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
Garland Civic Theatre
◆ Feb. 20-March 1 ◆ Granville Arts Center R.P. McMurphy is transferred to a mental institution ran by the dreaded Nurse Ratched. *For mature audiences only. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
Skywarn Storm Spotter Training National Weather Service
◆ Feb. 15, 9 a.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Can you spot the clues that suggest large hail, flash-flooding, or a possible tornado? Learn these valuable skills from the pros, as the National Weather Service teaches you how to be safe with Skywarn Storm Spotter Training. Admission: free and open to the public.
"Reflections of Patsy Cline" Starring Lisa Layne
◆ Feb. 23, 2 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Lion of Texas Entertainment presents this musical journey through the career of Country Music legend, Patsy Cline. Lisa Layne, the voice of "All I Want for Christmas is You," stars as Patsy Cline! Tickets: LionOfTexas.com.
Feb. 1, 8 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m. - "The Rat Pack Lounge" Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." Feb. 21, 8 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." Feb. 22, 8 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." Feb. 23. 2:30 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." Feb. 28, 8 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." Feb. 29, 8 p.m. - "One Flew Over..."
GAC - Gallery Space Jan. 28-Feb. 26 - NTAPA Photo Exhibit
Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street
Feb. 1, 1 p.m. - "Beauty and the Beast, Jr." Feb. 1, 6 p.m. - "Beauty and the Beast" Feb. 2, 4 p.m. - "Love Good Music" Feb. 7, 10 a.m. - Free Movie "For Colored Girls" Feb. 8, 7 p.m. - Free Movie "The Lady Eve" Feb. 9, 3 p.m. - "H.O.T. Marriage" Feb. 13, 8 p.m. - "Much Ado About..." Feb. 14, 8 p.m. - "Much Ado About..." Feb. 15, 8 p.m. - "Much Ado About..." Feb. 20, 8 p.m. - "Much Ado About..." Feb. 21, 8 p.m. - "Much Ado About..." Feb. 22, 8 p.m. - "Much Ado About..." Feb. 28 - Austin Academy Show Feb. 29 - Austin Academy Show
Free Exhibit NTAPA Photo Show
◆ Jan. 29-Feb. 26 ◆ Granville Arts Center
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