"Arts in Action" - July-Aug. 2021

JULY-AUGUST 2021

ARTS IN ACTION GRANVILLE ARTS CENTER AND PLAZA THEATRE, DOWNTOWN GARLAND

9 to 5: The Musical Garland Summer Musicals

• Fridays-Sundays • July 16-25 • Granville Arts Center With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: The Musical is based on the sensational 1980 hit movie.

This hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. Three unlikely friends learn there's nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.

Tickets: • 972-205-2790 • GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com • 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.

Big Fish School Edition Dallas Young Artists

• Thursday-Sunday • July 8-11 • Granville Arts Center Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers around a son’s determined quest to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.

Tickets: • 972-205-2790 • GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com • 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.

JULY events Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland GAC - Brownlee Auditorium July 16, 8 p.m. - 9 to 5: The Musical July 17, 8 p.m. - 9 to 5: The Musical July 18, 2:30 p.m. - 9 to 5: The Musical July 23, 8 p.m. - 9 to 5: The Musical July 24, 8 p.m. - 9 to 5: The Musical July 25, 2:30 p.m. - 9 to 5: The Musical GAC - Small Theatre July 8, 7 p.m. - Big Fish July 9, 7 p.m. - Big Fish July 10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. - Big Fish July 11, 2 p.m. - Big Fish

The World Goes 'Round Presented by CORP

Dramapalooza Live Performance

Enter the world of celebrated writing team Kander and Ebb in this stunning revue of the songbook from the Tony award-winning team. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems.

Tickets: CorpTheatre.org or 972-977-7710.

Dramapalooza, created in 2003, gives 1520 adults with various disabilities the opportunity to learn about musical theater performance and production, culminating in this public performance. No part is a small part in Dramapalooza.

Admission: free and open to the public.

• Fridays-Sundays • July 9-18 • Plaza Theatre

• Sunday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m.

• Plaza Theatre

GAC - Gallery Space Through July 26 - Mark Mullino Exhibit July 27-Sept. 13 - Jeff Rogalski Exhibit

Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street, Garland

July 9, 8 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round July 10, 8 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round July 11, 2 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round July 16, 8 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round July 17, 8 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round July 18, 2 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round

Blue Hawaii Free Classic Movie

Carvin Jones Live Concert

Elvis Presley stars in this 1961 romantic comedy musical set in Hawaii. Chad Gates (Elvis Presley) defies his parents, working as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.

Admission: free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets are required for entry.

World-renowned blues guitarist Carvin Jones, voted in Top 50 Guitarists by Guitarist Magazine, brings his ultimate guitar experience to Downtown Garland!

Don't miss his first-ever performance at the Plaza Theatre.

Tickets: CarvinJones.com

• Friday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.

• Plaza Theatre

• Friday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.

• Plaza Theatre

FREE Art Exhibits - Granville Arts Center - Gallery Space

Mark Mullino - Through July 26

Jeff Rogalski - July 27-Sept. 13

AUG. events Garland Civic Theatre's 2021-22 Season!

Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre

Tickets to Garland Civic Theatre's 54th season go on sale Monday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m.

Check out the amazing shows headed your way in 2021-22!

• Something Rotten - Sept. 10-26 • Neil Simon's The Odd Couple - Oct. 22-Nov. 7 • A Tuna Christmas - Nov. 26-28 (Plaza Theatre) • Plaid Tidings - Dec. 3-19 • Wait Until Dark - Jan. 28-Feb. 13 • On Golden Pond - March 11-27 • You Can't Take It With You - April 29-May 15 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.

Garland Symphony Orchestra's 2021-22 Season!

Granville Arts Center - Brownlee Auditorium

Season Tickets to Garland Symphony Orchestra's Mozart con Amore season are now on sale. Concert dates for the 2021-22 symphony season are listed below.

• Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. • Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m.

• Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. • March 18, 7:30 p.m. • April 15, 7:30 p.m. • May 13, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Season Tickets are available by calling 972-926-0611. Tickets to individual performances will go on sale at the Granville Arts Center Box Office beginning in September by calling 972-205-2790, online at 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.

Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. 2021-22 Grant Program The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2021-22 Grant Program for local arts groups, historic preservation organizations, and other artistic entities. Applications may be picked up beginning Monday, Aug. 2, at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, 300 N. Fifth St. in Downtown Garland. Applications will be available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Thursday, Sept. 16.

Completed applications are due to the Granville Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 17. Grant money will not be awarded to any group that does not submit the completed application by the deadline. Follow-up interviews will take place Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Granville Arts Center. For more information, call 972-205-2780.

Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland GAC - Gallery Space July 27-Sept. 13 - Jeff Rogalski Exhibit

Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street, Garland

Aug. 8, 2 p.m. - Dramapalooza Aug. 13, 7 p.m. - Free Movie - Blue Hawaii Aug. 27, 8 p.m - Carvin Jones Concert

For more information on the exciting events at the Granville Arts Center and Plaza Theatre, visit the calendar at GarlandArts.com

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