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Crystal Bowersox

Saturday, October 19

1964 || SEPT. 28

HEYWOOD BANKS OCT. 11

T– IGH N ST EIL UGU TO N V. 16 A HOT IBUTE || NO R A T MOND A I D

CRYSTAL BO WERSOX || OCT. 19

LAT CAT E NITE ECH C ISM HRIST || D MAS EC. 7

HOTEL CALIFORNIA LUTE TO THE EAGLES A SA JAN. 18

ELVIS AARON PRESLEY JR. || MAR. 8

LIVINGSTON TAYLOR MAR. 21

Visiting Artist Series

2013/2014

Monroe County Community College is proud to host a superb array of mixed media exhibits and slide lectures every year. Spotlighting well-known regional artists, the exhibits and demonstrations are free and open to the public.

Stay tuned to the MCCC Web site, www.monroeccc.edu, for details on this year’s Visiting Artist Series.

The La-Z-Boy Center is Monroe County Community College’s state-of-the-art theater complex and corporate training facility.

The La-Z-Boy Center houses the 575-seat Meyer Theater, which is surrounded by a rehearsal hall, dressing and make-up rooms, and scene shop. The complex also has six multi-use training rooms, a computer classroom and a multi-use lecture hall. The facility is complemented by a large atrium and a full culinary kitchen. The offices of the college’s Division of Corporate and Community Services are located in the La-Z-Boy Center, as well as the Board Room.

The La-Z-Boy Center provides exciting opportunities for students and the community and is flexible enough to respond to three different and equally important needs – cultural arts programming, customized training for business and industry, and unparalleled space for community activities and conferences.

For a detailed Meyer Theater seating chart, go to www.monroeccc.edu/theater/seats-web.pdf.

Community Theater Exceptional Community Theater at the Community’s Exceptional Theater The Monroe Community Players bring more than 50 years of tremendous community-based theater to the exquisite Meyer Theater for their 2013-14 season.

The Odd Couple NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3

King Lear J A N U A RY 2 4 , 2 5 , 2 6

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof APRIL 4, 5, 6

Sound of Music M AY 1 5 , 1 6 , 1 7 & 1 8

Tickets for All Shows $20 for adults $15 for seniors 60 and over and children 12 & under Season tickets are available for $57 for adults and $45 for seniors 60 and over and children 12 & under.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Monroe Community Players at (734) 241-7900 or at www.monroecommunityplayers.org NOTE: All shows and ticket prices are subject to change.

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY OF MONROE COUNTY One Book, One Community of Monroe County is modeled after a program developed by the American Library Association and promotes the value of reading by recommending a compelling book that links community members in a common conversation through readings, group discussions, programs and other events.

The book selection for the 2014 One Book, One Community of Monroe County is “The Distance Between Us: A Memoir” by Reyna Grande. Events to enhance the reading of “The Distance Between Us” are being planned and will run from March 17 to April 11. Grande will visit MCCC on March 26. Stay tuned to www.monroeccc.edu /onebook for details on all One Book, One Community events.

Books will be available for purchase at the MCCC Bookstore, Book Nook and Books-A-Million.

Crystal Bowersox

Fall September 1964: The Tribute

Saturday, September 28 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $27 VIP SEATING: $37*

1964: The Tribute will once again dazzle a whole new generation of fans while staying true to the memories many have held dear for nearly 50 years.

Dubbed the “best Beatles tribute on earth”

by Rolling Stone, 1964 has perfected the illusion of The Fab Four in concert. Like actors, these master musicians cast a spell as they step into the characters of the originals before your very eyes. Critics and fans internationally have hailed 1964: The Tribute as the most authentic Beatles tribute in the world. For over 28 years, this group of performers has successfully recreated every sensation of being at a Beatles concert circa 1964-1966 – from wardrobe to hairstyles and Liverpool accents to singing nuance and vintage instruments. http://1964site.com/#/home/

October

Heywood Banks

Saturday, October 19 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $27 VIP SEATING: $37*

Crystal Bowersox has made it her mission to live life and her music to the fullest. With a gentle warmth and wisdom well beyond her years, the consummate artist has an uncompromising vision of herself and her music that is refreshing and rare. It is this fortitude and courageous spirit that resonated with millions night after night when the 2010 “American Idol” runner up took the stage. There is a sincerity and authenticity about her that just can’t be manufactured, and she writes and performs a rich mix of blues, country, folk and rock that makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years. www.crystalbowersox.com

Band and Chorale Concert Monday, October 21 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

Don’t miss the season opener for both the College/Community Symphony Band, directed by Mark Felder, and the Agora Chorale, directed by Cathy Brodie.

November

Friday, October 11 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $22 VIP SEATING: $32*

Heywood Banks is not your normal stand-up comedian – he is simply one-of-a-kind.

Dressed in a plaid jacket and wearing dark-rimmed glasses, Banks’ style is all his own. Equal parts genius and buffoon, this songwriter/comic/singer/poet/musician is a cult hero and pop icon whose comic routine appeals to a wide variety of people, from college students to businesspeople to grandmothers. Banks intersperses his humorous observations on life with twisted, inventive, bizarre songs sung and played in a variety of styles. Just a few of his national television credits include the nationally syndicated “Entertainment Tonight,” A&E’s “Evening at the Improv” and MTV’s “1/2 Hour Comedy Hour.” He is also a regular guest on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Bob and Tom Show. www.heywoodbanks.com

Hot August Night – A Tribute to Neil Diamond Saturday, November 16 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $27 VIP SEATING: $37*

If you can't make it to a live Neil Diamond show, then catch the next best thing: one of the country’s best Neil Diamond tribute acts, performed by Hot August Night at the Meyer Theater. Lead singer Dean Colley has impressed audiences worldwide with his uncanny recreation of Diamond’s look and unique vocal style. He’s played before audiences in the U.S., Japan, Canada and England. He and the band will be performing such classic tunes as “Sweet Caroline,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Holly Holly,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and many more. http://hotaugust.com

r e t n Wi December Sister’s Christmas Catechism – The Mystery of Magi’s Gold Saturday, December 7 / 7:30 p.m.

January

Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles

Saturday, January 18 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER / RESERVED SEATING: $22 / VIP SEATING: $32*

Get ready to take a trip “down a dark desert highway” and feel the “cool wind in your hair” as this Eagles tribute band transforms the Meyer Theater into the Hotel California.

Accurately reproducing the classic sound of the Eagles – which transcends the boundaries of rock, country, and rhythm and blues – Hotel California delivers a modern, action-packed performance that brings this timeless music into the new millennium. www.hotelcal.com

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $22 VIP SEATING: $32*

It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages: whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.)

Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic.

Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you've ever seen. With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions. www.entertainmentevents.com/shows/ sister_catechism.asp

February The Monroe Big Band

Saturday, February 8 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $14

There is nothing like the sound of live “Big Band” with all of its different musical styles.

The Monroe Big Band has been doing this for more than 20 years with the sounds of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman and more. In addition, Joel Zmuda and Lisa Young, veteran vocalists, will provide the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and Natalie Cole. This will be an evening of the old standards and a few new ones. www.monroebigband.com

27th Annual Black History Month Blues Series Concert Saturday, February 22 / 7 p.m.

Please note that the start time is different from other events.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

Agora Chorale Concert

MCCC will once again partner with the Monroe County Library System and a “Blues Coalition” of community co-sponsors to present this all-star concert, kicking off a month-long celebration of the blues. Since its inception in the late 1980s, this award-winning series of free concerts has thrilled music fans of all ages.

Full details on the 2014 Blues Series will be announced in October.

Tuesday, December 10 / 7:30 p.m.

Band and Chorale Concert

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

Monday, February 24 / 7:30 p.m.

Symphony Band Concert Monday, December 16 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

The concert will be hosted by the College/Community Symphony Band and Agora Chorale, and directed by Band Director Mark Felder and Chorale Director Cathy Brodie.

g n i r Sp March

Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. Friday, March 8 / 7:30 p.m.

April

Antiques in April Saturday, April 5 / 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 6 / 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WELCH HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING GENERAL ADMISSION: $3

Collectors’ dreams come true as MCCC hosts its 13th-annual Antiques in April Show and Sale. The show is fast becoming one of the best antique shows in the Midwest, featuring an unprecedented display of high-quality antiques and collectibles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $22 VIP SEATING: $32*

Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr., Elvis’s only son (Yes, he had a son), is a riveting performer. His incredible singing voice, naturally reminiscent of “The King,” and fine sense of humor has thrilled audiences worldwide. A gifted linguist, Presley, Jr. has surprised many crowds by serenading them in their native tongue. Elvis Jr.’s talent as a musician and entertainer is a gift to all who enjoy the works of his late father. http://elvisaaronpresleyjr.com

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks!

Friday, March 14 / 7 p.m.

Please note that the start time is different from other events.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: $7

This exciting new musical revue is based on favorite contemporary children’s books.

It is approximately one hour in length and recommended for grades K-4. The show includes: “Teacher From the Black Lagoon,” “Dogzilla,” “Grumpy Bird,” “I Want My Hat Back,” “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse,” “Love Splat,” “Splat the Cat” and “The Grasshopper and the Ant.” www.theatreworksusa.org

Livingston Taylor Friday, March 21 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER RESERVED SEATING: $22 VIP SEATING $32*

He’s a storyteller, singer, pilot and a professor.

He also has a very well-known brother. With a career that has spanned three decades, 14 albums and more than 4,000 performances, Livingston Taylor creates a unique dialogue with his audience and prides himself on offering an enjoyable concert experience. The intimate Meyer Theater could not be a more perfect place for it to happen. http://livtaylor.com/

2014

Flashback Fifty A Performance by MCCC’s Inside Out Dance Ensemble Saturday, April 12 / 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 13 / 3 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: $14

In honor of MCCC’s 50th Anniversary, let MCCC’s Inside Out Dance Ensemble and Director Kellie Lajiness jog your treasure house of memories with the help of music and dance blasts from the past 50 years through present day. Flashback! Flash Forward! Flashback Fifty is a celebration and testimonial of culture, place and time!

Symphony Band Concert Monday, April 28 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

Agora Chorale Concert Tuesday, April 29 / 7:30 p.m.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

May

MCCC’s Prelude Children’s Chorus Monday, May 5 / 7 p.m.

Please note that the start time is different from other events.

LA-Z-BOY CENTER, MEYER THEATER GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

*VIP Seating includes balcony seating, munchies and cash bar.

Groups of 15 or more, seniors, and MCCC staff and students can receive a $2 discount off the full ticket price when tickets are purchased in person at the MCCC Cashier’s Office prior to the day of the event. Discounts will not be given the day of the performance.

Tickets are based on availability, so please make your plans early.

Monroe County Community College students with a valid student I.D. can purchase up to two tickets at half price 30 minutes before the start of any show.

In conjunction with one of our events, groups of 20 or more can take advantage of the beautiful spaces right inside the La-Z-Boy Center by holding a gathering in one of our reception areas. From a simple reception to a complete dinner, let us help you provide an event your group won’t soon forget. Please call Tom Ryder at (734) 384-4201 for more information and availability.

Gift certificates for MCCC events are available at the MCCC Cashier’s Office.

DONATE TODAY TO CULTURAL ARTS AT MCCC The Foundation at MCCC is working to establish a Cultural Enrichment Endowment dedicated to maintaining and expanding the cultural programs and events held at the college. For more information, go to www.monroeccc.edu/foundation/enrichment.html, or call (734) 384-4207.

Events that require tickets are listed here.

1964: The Tribute Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

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Heywood Banks Reserved seating VIP Seating*

Crystal Bowersox Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

Hot August Night Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

Sister’s Christmas Catechism Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

Hotel California Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

Monroe Big Band Reserved Seating

Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon General Admission Seating

Livingston Taylor Reserved Seating VIP Seating*

Antiques in April Flashback Fifty Saturday, April 12 General Admission Seating Sunday, April 13 General Admission Seating

*VIP Seating includes balcony seating and cash bar.

TOTAL $

TICKET PACKAGES If you are interested in attending several events, you can save by ordering one of our four ticket packages: the Spotlight Series, the Harmony Series, The Foundation Series and the Platinum Series.

Ticket packages do not include VIP Seating.

The Foundation Series

$60 x _______ quantity = $ __________

Heywood Banks || Hotel California || Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr.

The Spotlight Series

$70 x _______ quantity = $ __________

1964 || Crystal Bowersox || Hotel California

Harmony Series

$70 x _______ quantity = $ __________

Crystal Bowersox || Hot August Nights || Livingston Taylor

The Platinum Series

$192 x _______ quantity = $ __________

1964 || Heywood Banks || Crystal Bowersox || Hot August Night Sister’s Christmas Catechism || Hotel California || Monroe Big Band Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. || Teacher from the Black Lagoon || Livingston Taylor NOTE: Packages do not include VIP seating.

TOTAL $

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Bill through VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card Number: ______________________________ Expiration Date: __________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________

You can purchase tickets: On the Web at www.monroeccc.edu/theater Via phone using VISA, MasterCard or Discover by calling the MCCC Ticket Hotline at (734) 384-4272 In person at the MCCC Cashier’s Office in the Warrick Student Services/Administration Building (Building A) By mail by sending this Ticket Order Form, with your payment by check or credit card, to: Tickets – Cashier’s Office Monroe County Community College 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe MI 48161-9746 Tickets may also be purchased at the door, if available. All sales are final.

No refunds or exchanges. Event information is subject to change at the discretion of MCCC.

To order tickets online, visit www.monroeccc.edu/theater.

The La-Z-Boy Center is accessible to those with disabilities.

Assisted listening devices are available upon request.

Monroe County Community College is an equal opportunity institution and adheres to a policy that no qualified person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, height, weight or veteran’s status in any program or activity for which it is responsible.