MARCH-APRIL 2020
ARTS IN ACTION GRANVILLE ARTS CENTER AND PLAZA THEATRE
Simone Spadino, violin Garland Symphony Orchestra ◆ March 20, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center
Concert VI of the "Music that Grows on You" Season features violinist Simone Spadino and performances of Elgar's "Serenade," Turina's "La Oración del Torero," Mendelssohn's "Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra," 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.
"Once Upon a Mattress" Garland Civic Theatre
◆ April 23-May 10 ◆ Granville Arts Center
Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, this rollicking spin on “The Princess and The Pea” provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. 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.
MAY MARCH events Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland GAC - Brownlee Auditorium
March 1, 1:30 p.m. - Sai Nritya Academy March 3, 10 a.m. - UIL One Act Plays March 5. 10 a.m. - UIL One Act Plays March 8, 2 p.m. - Ray Price Tribute March 20, 7:30 p.m. - Garland Symphony March 21 - GSM Auditions March 22 - GSM Auditions March 24, 11 a.m. - UIL One Act Plays March 26, 11 a.m. - UIL One Act Plays
"For the Good Times: A Tribute to "American Trilogy: Eras of Elvis" Ray Price" Stardom Entertainment ◆ March 8, 2 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center The music of legendary Country Music superstar Ray Price comes alive in this wonderful tribute show starring 3-time “Academy of Western Artists Vocalist of the Year” and “Entertainer of the Year” Billy Mata. Tickets: $25 LionOfTexas.com.
◆ March 8, 3 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artists Andy King, Cote Deonath and Moses Snow take you on a journey through all eras of Elvis Presley's historic career, from the birth of Rock 'N Roll to his 1968 Comeback Special and concert years of the 1970s. Tickets: StardomEntertainment.Tix.com.
Ronnie McDowell Live Dickerson Productions
"You Can't Take It With You" Garland Civic Theatre
2020 Season Auditions Garland Summer Musicals
Free Movies and Exhibits Granville Arts Center, Plaza Theatre
GAC - Small Theatre
March 1, 2:30 p.m. - "One Flew Over..." March 19, 7:30 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." March 20, 8 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." March 21, 8 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." March 22, 2:30 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." March 27, 8 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." March 28, 8 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." March 29, 2:30 p.m. - "You Can't Take..."
GAC - Gallery Space
March 1-17 - GISD Senior Art Show March 18-April 19 - Jeff Steed, Jan
Venuso, Sharon Rogers Art Show
◆ March 14, 6 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre Ronnie McDowell sings his greatest hits: “Older Women”, “The King is Gone” and more! This show also features the Country and Rock ‘N Roll stylings of George Dickerson, Million Dollar Quartet member Cole, and Tyler Dean McDowell. Tickets: DickersonProductions.tix.com.
GAC - The Atrium
◆ March 19-April 5 ◆ Granville Arts Center A sweet-natured woman falls for a banker’s son. When she invites her snooty prospective in-laws to dinner to give their blessing, her own family might be too eccentric. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
March 6, 6:30 p.m. - Murder Mystery Dinner
Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street
March 1, 5 p.m. - "But I'm Married..." March 8, 3 p.m. - "Eras of Elvis" March 14, 6 p.m. - Ronnie McDowell Live March 21, 7 p.m. - "The Pink Panther" March 26, 8 p.m. - "The Red Velvet..." March 27, 8 p.m. - "The Red Velvet..." March 28, 8 p.m. - "The Red Velvet..."
◆ March 21-22 ◆ Granville Arts Center Audition for Garland Summer Musicals' productions of "Grease" and "The Drowsy Chaperone" by signing up at GarlandSummerMusicals.org. Bring two copies of your resume and headshot. Those only interested in Ensemble will only need to sign up for Dance Call.
◆ March 1-17 ◆ GAC ◆ GISD Senior Art Exhibit ◆ March 18-April 19 ◆ GAC ◆ Multi-artist Exhibit ◆ March 21, 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza ◆ "The Pink Panther" ◆ April 11, 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza ◆ "The Maltese Falcon" ◆ April 22-May 30 ◆ GAC ◆ Faith Artists Exhibit
Admission: free and open to the public. Exhibits are open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. and during performances.
"The Red Velvet Cake War" CORP
◆ March 26-April 4 ◆ Plaza Theatre In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins, Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette, could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion! Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Plaza Theatre door.
"The Misconception of Love" MGK Productions
◆ April 10, 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre This live play is a heart-warming, Biblical drama that speaks of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ with timely lessons for all. Through powerful scenes including singing and dancing, this play reminds the audience of Jesus' message. Tickets: EventBrite.com.
APRIL events Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland GAC - Brownlee Auditorium
April 2 - Dallas Christian School April 3 - Dallas Christian School April 17, 7:30 p.m. - Garland Symphony
GAC - Small Theatre
April 3, 8 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." April 4, 8 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." April 5, 2:30 p.m. - "You Can't Take..." April 23, 7:30 p.m. - "Once Upon A..." April 24, 8 p.m. - "Once Upon A..." April 25, 8 p.m. - "Once Upon A..." April 26, 2:30 p.m. - "Once Upon A..."
Nathan Little and Pascual Osa Garland Symphony Orchestra
◆ April 17, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Trumpeter Nathan Little and Guest Conductor Pascual Osa highlight this concert that features Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7 in A Major." Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Granvillle Arts Center Box Office.
"Chamber-Lorian" Garland High School Percussion
◆ April 28-29, 7 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre This Chamber Show features an intergalactic theme in honor of the new TV series, “The Mandalorian.” Witness this student-developed show that involves acting, videos, music, and comedy. Tickets: $5 by contacting via email jluna@garlandisd.net.
"Becoming Garland Avenue" 2020 Revival
◆ April 18-19, 3 p.m. ◆ Plaza Theatre The sell-out musical drama returns to tell the rollicking story of Garland’s early days in 1913! The 2020 Revival will also feature new songs and several new characters. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790 or at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
Left to right: Robert Smith, Patty Granville
Robert Alan Smith Receives "Business for the Arts Award"
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. presented the "Business for the Arts Award" to Robert Alan Smith at the Garland Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Friday, Jan. 24. Mr. Smith has invested and promoted public art in Garland by commissioning numerous murals and sculptures.
GAC - Gallery Space
Through April 19 - Jeff Steed, Jan Venuso, Sharon Rogers Art Show April 22-May 30 - Faith Artists Show
GAC - The Atrium April 18, 11 a.m. - Earth Day Celebration
Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street
April 2, 8 p.m. - "The Red Velvet..." April 3, 8 p.m. - "The Red Velvet..." April 4, 8 p.m. - "The Red Velvet..." April 10, 7 p.m. - "The Misconception..." April 11, 7 p.m. - "The Maltese Falcon" April 18, 3 p.m. - "Becoming Garland..." April 19, 3 p.m. - "Becoming Garland..." April 26, 3 p.m. - NatyaNidhi April 28, 7 p.m. - "Chamber-Lorian" April 29, 7 p.m. - "Chamber-Lorian"
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