july/august 2018
Arts in Action
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"Kiss Me Kate"
Garland Summer Musicals
◆ July 20-29 ◆ Granville Arts Center
GSM continues its 2018 season with Cole Porter’s Sensational “Kiss Me Kate,” starring Michael Isaac as Fred Graham and Lauren LeBlanc as Lilli Vanessi. This hilarious tale revolves around a musical production of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” and the onstage and offstage conflict between the musical’s director/producer/star and his leading lady/ex-wife. Also featuring: Christine Phelan as Lois Lane; Brandon Baker as Bill Calhoun; James Williams as General Howell; Steve Golin and Alan Hanna as the Gangsters; and Whitney Rosenbalm as Hattie. Tickets: $27-33 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and two hours before each performance. Show times: Fridays and Saturdays, July 20-28, 8 p.m.; Sundays, July 22 and July 29 at 2:30 p.m.
Garland Civic Theatre 2018-2019 Season
◆ Granville Arts Center Beginning August 1, regular tickets will be available to the public for Garland Civic Theatre's exciting 2018-2019 Season at the Granville Arts Center! The season features Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" (Sept. 6-23), Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" (Oct. 18-Nov. 4), "Dashing Through the Snow" (Nov. 29-Dec. 16), "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" (Jan. 24-Feb. 10), "The Foreigner" (March 7-24), and "Nunsense" (April 25-May 12). Tickets: regular tickets will be available on August 1 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790, or inperson at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance. Season tickets will be available until July 30 by calling 972-485-8884.
JULY
Granville Arts Cente Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and tw 300 N. Fifth Street, D
BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM 300 N. FIFTH STREET 20 21 22 27 28 29
"Kiss Me Kate" 8 p.m. "Kiss Me Kate" 8 p.m. "Kiss Me Kate" 2:30 p.m. "Kiss Me Kate" 8 p.m. "Kiss Me Kate" 8 p.m. "Kiss Me Kate" 2:30 p.m.
SMALL THEATRE 300 N. FIFTH STREET 1
"Children of Eden" 2 p.m.
PLAZA THEATRE 521 W. STATE STREET 1 1 6 7 7 8 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 28 29
"The Jungle Book" 5 p.m. "The Jungle Book" 7 p.m. "The Little Mermaid, Jr." 7:30 p.m. "The Little Mermaid, Jr." 2 p.m. "The Little Mermaid, Jr." 7:30 p.m. "Elvis Tribute Show" 3 p.m. "Wonderland!" 7 p.m. "Wonderland!" 10 a.m. "Wonderland!" 1 p.m. "Wonderland!" 10 a.m. "Wonderland!" 1 p.m. "Annie Get Your Gun" 8 p.m. "Annie Get Your Gun" 8 p.m. "Annie Get Your Gun" 8 p.m. "Annie Get Your Gun" 2 p.m.
"Annie Get Your Gun" CORP
"The Jungle Book"
"Wonderland!"
"The Little Mermaid, Jr."
◆ July 24-26 ◆ Plaza Theatre
◆ July 6-7 ◆ Plaza Theatre Join 45 talented kids, aged 6-17, on a journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends! Tickets: $10 in advance at TheDramaQueens.com and at the door 30 minutes prior to curtain.
◆ July 26-Aug. 5 ◆ Plaza Theatre When "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show" comes to Cincinnati, Ohio, the show's star gets more than he bargained for when he’s bested in a shooting contest by the backwoods, tomboyish Annie Oakley, whom he invites to join the show! Tickets: $18 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790, or at the door of the Plaza Theatre prior to the show.
CORP
This unabashedly silly adaptation of “Through the Looking Glass” features hiphopping music and an upbeat story that audiences of all ages will adore! Tickets: $10 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790, or at the door of the Plaza Theatre prior to the show.
"Elvis Tribute Show" Ned Spencer
Mark Mullino's Exhibit Through July Granville Arts Center
◆ July 8, 3 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Moses Snow, Gib Maynard, and Ned Spencer perform the music of Elvis Presley! The Fever Band along with the Shake, Rattle & Roll backup singers round out an amazing tribute to the King of Rock & Roll. Tickets: NedSpencer.tix.com.
Breitling Youth Theater
◆ July 1, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Join the orphaned boy Mowgli and Baloo the bear as they adventure through the jungle and evade the treacherous tiger Shere Khan and giant snake Kaa. You'll never want to leave this jungle! Tickets: $9-11, ActingForChildren.org or at the door. For show times, visit ActingForChildren.org. *Show dates/ times subject to change.
Actors Anonymous
"Children of Eden" Dallas Young Artists
◆ July 1, 2 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center The Dallas Young Artists Summer Camp culminates in a performance of “Children of Eden.” Tickets: $14 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
AUG.
er Box Office Hours: wo hours prior to select performances. Downtown Garland.
BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM 300 N. FIFTH STREET 4 12 25 25
Sampradaya 3:30 p.m. Sampradaya 4 p.m. "Pranavam Navamakam" 10 a.m. "Pranavam Navamakam" 4 p.m.
PLAZA THEATRE 521 W. STATE STREET
"Celebration of Elvis" Stardom Entertainment
◆ August 26, 3 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Kraig Parker, award-winning Elvis Tribute artist, performs at the Plaza Theatre along with Gib Maynard and Moses Snow. Backed by Brad Swiger’s Edge of Realty Band grand finale, this performance will bring the audience to their feet! Tickets: StardomEntertainment.us or 817-251-1316.
Tickets Now On Sale "A John Denver Christmas Starring Jim Curry
◆ December 7, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Jim Curry, the World’s top John Denver tribute artist, performs the music of John Denver as well as holiday classics! Tickets: $24 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the Plaza Theatre door.
"Pranavam Navamakam"
Sampradaya Performing Arts
◆ Aug. 25, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center This annual recital features students’ vocal performances. Tickets: FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 404-510-8983 or email divinecarnatic@gmail.com.
◆ Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 12 at 4 p.m.
Pranavam School of Music
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"Annie Get Your Gun" 8 p.m. "Annie Get Your Gun" 8 p.m. "Annie Get Your Gun" 2 p.m.
"Divas Got Issues" 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
"Celebration of Elvis" 3 p.m.
Arangetrum
◆ Granville Arts Center Sampradaya Performing Arts presents the Arangetrum of Lochan, Maya, and Priyanka on August 4 at 3:30 p.m., and the Arangetrum of Amulya, Himja, and Siddhi on August 12 at 4 p.m. Tickets: FREE and open to the public.
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 Grant Program for local arts groups, historic preservation organizations, and other artistic entities. Applications may be picked up beginning Wednesday, August 1, 10 a.m. at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, located at 300 N. Fifth Street in Downtown Garland. No applications will be mailed. Applications will be available Monday-Friday,10 a.m.4 p.m. until Thursday, September 20. Completed applications will be accepted no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 21. Grant money will not be awarded to any group failing to submit the completed application by the deadline. Interviews will take place on Thursday, September 27 at the Granville Arts Center. Please call 972-205-2780 for additional information.
"Vision of the Arts" Sculpture Reception August 4, 10 a.m. Granvile Arts Center
Rick Rembisz's Exhibit Honoring Frida Kahlo Granville Arts Center Aug. 2-Sept. 9
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"Kiss Me Kate" Garland Summer Musicals July 20-29
Arts in Action is available online at GarlandArts.com Published by Granville Arts Center Editor: Cheyenne Schweitzer, arts@garlandtx.gov
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