2010-2011 per forming ar ts season
Myles Reif Performing
Arts Center
Grand Rapids, Minn.
Celebrates
years of live
entertainment
Find your seat at the Reif Center this Season.
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2010-2011
September
25: Ragamala Dance Theater
26: Golden Dragon Acrobats
October
1: Mad Science: CSI Live
2: Tim Kliphuis
6: Wailin’ Jennys
8: Tartan Terrors
10: Lise de la Salle
15: The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe
16: Richie Havens
20: Dark Star Orchestra
25: Vienna Boys’ Choir
November
2: Houston Ballet II
6: Bambi on the Hood X:
Dr. Etta
11: The Mushroom Picker
12: S’Wonderful
December
3: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
12: John Berry [Christmas]
17, 18, 19: The Nutcracker
January
7: Rhythmic Circus
11: FDR featuring Ed Asner
15: Gary Puckett
22: From My Backyard
23: Let’s Get Away From It All
29: Janie Fricke
February
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April
8: An Enemy of the People
9: Michael Johnson
17: Music Man
19: Cherryholmes
28: Church Basement Ladies:
Second Helping
May
4: 30 Anniversary Celebration 1: Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra
12: Beauty and the Beast
with Robert Bluestone
21: Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones
9: Stringfever
Experience
11: Ferdinand the Bull
13: ABBA - Mania
June
20: Tiempo Libre
10, 11, 12: Spring Dance
Performance
March
th
5: Company Show & Dancing
With Our Stars
9: Frank Vignola Quartet
11: Giggle, Giggle, Quack
13: All Shook Up
19: Eric Himy: Gershwin in Paris
31: Switchback
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and parents. It is a
place we gather to
celebrate — that is
“community.” I am
proud to share these
experiences with you.
We are at the beginning
of a brand new season at
the Reif Center. This year
we will be celebrating our
30th Anniversary, for those
who keep track of such
things. The facility was
dedicated on January 31,
1981. This marks my 15th
season at the Reif Center,
though it seems like
yesterday. With more than
40 performances this year,
there is guaranteed to be
something in this season
for EVERYONE.
One thing you will see throughout the season
is a reference to “Legacy Funding.” In 2008 the
voters in Minnesota passed a constitutional
amendment to increase our sales tax just a bit.
Those new funds were dedicated specifically
to ensure clean water, to expand wildlife
habitat, and to extend cultural opportunities
for everyone living in Minnesota. While it’s not
much (37¢ on a $100 purchase), those funds
add up quickly and you will see quite a number
of Reif events supported with these new funds.
This is a particularly proud moment for us all in
Minnesota.
We often refer to the Reif Center as our
community’s “front porch.” It is a place where
we see friends and neighbors and where we
can exchange ideas and “build community.”
We come to the Reif Center to be entertained
and to engage in exciting new experiences. We
come with friends and family and with children
You will note
a number of
celebrations
throughout the year
and more will be
announced as plans
are finalized. Please
help us at the Reif
Center by sharing
word of our great
treasure with others.
And let us know how
we can improve in
our mission to “…stimulate the arts in Northern
Minnesota…” My contact information is below,
and I hope to hear from you.
David Marty, President
[email protected] / 218-327-5780
2010-2011 performing arts season
Friday, February 4, 2011 / 7:30pm
all tickets: $25
Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
Celebrates
years of live
entertainment
January 31, 2011, marks the 30th Anniversary of the dedication of the Myles
Reif Performing Arts Center. As far back as the 1960s, arts activist and
Grand Rapids native, Lois Gildemeister, proposed the building of an arts
facility in Grand Rapids. After years of discussion and planning with the
Blandin Foundation, the new center was finally realized as a collaboration
with ISD 318. The facility was dedicated posthumously as the Myles Reif
Performing Arts Center to honor Myles Reif (Blandin Foundation officer and
Blandin Paper Company Plant Manager), who worked vigorously to see the
center realized, but who did not live to see it completed. The result has
been an exceptional community resource, with 30 years of nationally and
internationally respected artists on its stage. To mark the occasion, the Reif
Arts Council is presenting a week-long anniversary celebration (January 30
through February 5), filled with performance events, residency experiences,
and artists in the schools. The celebration will culminate on Friday, February
4, with a special performance featuring special guest musician Robert
Bluestone.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Sunday, September 26, 2010 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Golden Dragon
Acrobats
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a timehonored tradition spanning more than 25 centuries. Direct
from China, the company has travelled to all 50 states and over
65 countries on five continents. This performance features
astounding acrobatics, traditional Chinese dance, contortionists,
tumblers and jugglers in such acts as plate-spinning, the Bicycle
Pagoda and juggling — everything from balls to umbrellas —
using not only hands, but feet! Add spectacular costumes, ancient
and contemporary music and eye-popping theatrics for a show of
breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
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Monday, October 25, 2010 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Vienna Boys’
Choir
Every person has music in them.We all are part of culture;being a chorister is a way to
contribute to our culture.
More than half a millennium ago, Emperor Maximilian I moved
his court to Vienna, giving specific instructions that there were
to be six boys among his court musicians. Historians have settled
on 1498 as the official foundation date of the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
Today there are around 100 choristers between the ages of ten
and 14, divided into four touring choirs. The four choirs perform
over 300 concerts each year in front
of almost half a million people,
carrying on the finest of choral
traditions.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Houston Ballet II
Houston Ballet II is the second company of the Houston Ballet,
America’s fourth largest ballet company. Though they are called
“II,” there is nothing second-fiddle about them! Featuring a stellar
roster of young artists, HB II performs an array of dance works,
from classical excerpts, such as Sleeping Beauty, to contemporary
works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch.
The Reif is especially proud to present the Houston Ballet. Two of
our Reif Dance faculty, Daniel and Julie Blake, are products of this
acclaimed program. Both attended the Houston Ballet Academy
and performed both solo and corps roles with the main company.
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Friday, January 7, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Rhythmic Circus
Rhythmic Circus has quickly risen from an underground
percussive-dance phenomenon to an innovative live
performance company known for transforming their tap shoes
into instruments of rhythm. The Minneapolis Star Tribune put
it well when they called the dance troupe “Flat out amazing!”
The company’s repute goes well beyond the sum of the dancers’
talents; themed pieces include costume changes and musical
segues highlighting the funky styling of a seven-piece band.
The combined and highly integrated talents of the dancers and
musicians alike have built a reputation for leaving audiences on
their feet and dancing in the aisles!
This activity is funded,
in part, by the
Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund
as appropriated by
the Minnesota State
Legislature with money
from the vote of the
people of Minnesota on
November 4, 2008.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Sunday, February 20, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Tiempo Libre
Three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is the hottest
young Latin band performing today. Equally at home in concert
halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, the members of the Miamibased band are true modern heirs to the rich musical traditions
of their native Cuba. Though classically trained, the group has
reinterpreted and reinvigorated traditional Cuban music, with
a modern, youthful sound. They are celebrated internationally
for their incendiary, joyful performances of timba, an irresistible,
dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive
rhythms of son.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Cherryholmes
Chances are you’ve never encountered a family quite like the
Cherryholmes. As little as 10 years ago, the band itself didn’t
exist, and half of its youthful members had never picked up
instruments. Now, after winning the International Bluegrass
Music Association award for Entertainer of the Year and four
Grammy nominations, it’s hard to imagine bluegrass music
without them. Featuring twin fiddles, Irish step-dancing,
classic country yodeling, old-time clawhammer banjo, and
even some soulful gospel singing, the Cherryholmes are
aggressive without losing the precision of smooth, blended
family harmony.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Saturday, May 21, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Satisfaction
a rolling stones experience
“Legends” is the first word that comes to mind, or perhaps “icons
of the modern era” would be more appropriate. Whatever the
term may be, the fact is the Rolling Stones and their music have
out-lived and out-toured more rock artists than any other group
in history. And now, to honor them, we are pleased to bring you
Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience. The tribute show which
celebrates the look, sound and attitude of the Rolling Stones.
Relive the magic of the world’s greatest rock n’ roll band.
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
Ragamala
dance theater
Ragamala is an Indian dance company from
Minneapolis. Though rooted in Bharatanatyam,
a classical dance form from southern India,
Ragamala goes beyond the traditional
to create work that resonates with new
audiences. Old forms are used in new ways
to retain the past, enhance the present and
inspire the future. Their unique contemporary
dances, while still of an ancient artistic
tradition, are a bridge not only between
ancient and modern, but between cultures.
Ragamala performances are an enchanting
blend of dance, music and poetry.
In celebration of Ragamala Dance Theater’s
week-long residency with the Reif Center,
and to honor the bridging of diverse cultures,
join us for a Lefse Meets Curry party. This
celebration is free to event ticket holders. Stay
tuned for more details!
This activity is funded,
in part, by the
Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund
as appropriated by
the Minnesota State
Legislature with money
from the vote of the
people of Minnesota on
November 4, 2008.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $30, SENIOR $27, STUDENT $15
FDR
featuring ed asner
Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe
Awards, stars in the solo performance drama, FDR. This powerful
retrospective follows the iconic president as he reflects on his
years in office and the events and decisions that shaped a nation,
from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
Asner is magnificent, delivering a fearless performance of
this dynamic and powerful world leader, showing us why this
president was known as “that man in the White House,” scorned
by many and admired by most.
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Friday, November 12, 2010 / 7:30pm
Sunday, March 13, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
ADULT $35, SENIOR $32, STUDENT $18
S’Wonderful
All Shook Up
S’Wonderful is a new
musical revue that
celebrates the genius of
George and Ira Gershwin.
Incorporating five minimusicals, this show
takes you on a ride to
the places, times and
musical styles that made
the Gershwin brothers
the most successful
songwriting team in the
history of popular music.
Like a Technicolor® movie,
S’Wonderful, paints a
picture of nostalgia and
entertainment while paying
tribute to the incomparable
songbook of the Gershwin
brothers.
It’s a square little
town until a
motorcycle ridin’,
guitar playin’,
hip-swivellin’
hunk rides in and
has everyone
jumpin’ out of
their blue suede
shoes in All Shook
Up. With more
than 24 Elvis
hits, All Shook
Up kick starts a
chain reaction
of romances and rebellion through the power of rock n’ roll music!
Mistaken identities and outlandish who-loves-who mix-ups ensue,
creating a feel-good story with laugh-out-loud comedy. You can’t
help fallin’ in love with All Shook Up!
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Friday, April 8, 2011 / 7:30pm
Sunday, April 17, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $15, SENIOR $13, STUDENT $8
ADULT $35, SENIOR $32, STUDENT $18
An Enemy of the People
Music Man
The Commonweal
Theater of
Lanesboro,
Minn., is one
of the nation’s
best interpreters
of Norwegian
playwright
Henrik Ibsen,
and one of the
region’s best kept
secrets. They are
proud to present
Ibsen’s 1882
play An Enemy of the People, the story of one brave man’s struggle to
do the right thing, and speak the truth in the face of extreme social
intolerance. It is a classic satire about the irrational tendencies of the
masses, and the corrupt nature of political systems.
This activity is funded,
in part, by the
Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund
as appropriated by
the Minnesota State
Legislature with money
from the vote of the
people of Minnesota on
November 4, 2008.
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An affectionate paean to
Smalltown, USA, Music
Man follows fast-talking
traveling salesman Harold
Hill as he cons the people of
River City, Iowa into buying
instruments and uniforms for
a band he vows to organize.
His plans to skip town with
the cash are foiled when he
falls for Marian, the town
librarian, with chaos ensuing
as the townsfolk get wind
of his scheme. Filled with
musical favorites including,
Seventy-Six Trombones, and
‘Til There Was You, Music Man
is the perfect All-American
Musical!
MINNESOTA’S ARTS & CULTURAL
HERITAGE FUND
Thank you for voting “Yes!” to the Minnesota Arts
& Cultural Heritage Fund in November
2008! As a result of your historic
support, three-eighths of one percent
of the Minnesota’s sales tax will be
dedicated to a fund from which nearly
20 percent will be earmarked for arts
and arts programming. That’s good
news for the Reif Center! Although it
seems like a long time ago since this
groundbreaking amendment passed,
the Reif is just now feeling the positive
effects in terms of our organization’s budget.
The primary result of these new dollars allows us
to support programming from around the State
that we previously would not be able to present.
In particular, five Reif Center performances are
brought to you because of Legacy
Funds (Ragamala, The Mushroom
Picker, Rhythmic Circus, An Enemy of the
People, and Duluth Superior Symphony
Orchestra).
We are certain that you will be delighted
with the strength, integrity, and poise
of these polished productions, and we
just wanted to say thanks for your part
in making this happen, and a special
thank you to the Minnesota State Arts Board
for managing and distributing these important
Legacy Funds to arts organizations throughout
Minnesota.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 / 2pm
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $20, SENIOR $18, STUDENT $10
ADULT $20, SENIOR $18, STUDENT $10
Lise de la Salle
Stringfever
French pianist, Lise de la
Salle, began playing at age
four. At nine, she gave her
first concert, which was
broadcast live by Radio
France, and made her
formal debut at the Louvre
at age 13. For such a young
artist, she takes her music
seriously, concentrating on
the essential. She does not
want to dazzle and glitter,
to seduce and pretend —
she wants to be herself.
The piano is her means of
communication, and with it,
she can say more than she
can with words.
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Stringfever, the world’s
first genetically
modified string
quartet, combines
exceptional skill and
real talent to involve
and engage audiences.
This charismatic
group makes for an
unforgettable evening.
Highlights include
their acclaimed version
of Bolero, where all
four members play
one cello at the same
time, a rousing game
of Name That Tune, and the group’s signature finale, The History of
Music . . . in 5 Minutes.
Saturday, March 19, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $20, SENIOR $18, STUDENT $10
Eric Himy
gershwin in paris
Eric Himy is one of those little-known pianists whose concerts are gems,
and very infrequently found. This performance features the works of
music great, George Gershwin, but in a most beguiling and novel way —
through transcription. The art of transcription, of recasting music, more
or less, can sometimes shed new light on already familiar music. A good
transcription tests the abilities and imagination of the transcriber, trying
to maintain the distinct characteristics of a given work, while meeting the
demands of a new medium.
Sunday, May 1, 2011 / 2pm ADULT $20, SENIOR $18, STUDENT $10
Since its inception in 1932, the Duluth-Superior
Symphony Orchestra has proven to be a leading
cultural organization in this region. Now, in its
78th Season, the DSSO has consistently provided
professional level performances of symphonic music,
both traditional and new, to audiences of every age
and background. The DSSO has set itself apart from its
peers and established a unique tradition by regularly
featuring the most important soloists of the day.
This activity is funded,
in part, by the
Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund
as appropriated by
the Minnesota State
Legislature with money
from the vote of the
people of Minnesota on
November 4, 2008.
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*Family Events Special: One Student ticket FREE with each adult or senior ticket at regular price!
Friday, Oct 1, 2010 / 7pm
Friday, October 15, 2010 / 7pm
AD $15, SEN $13, *STU $10
ADULT $15, SENIOR $13, *STUDENT $10
Mad Science: CSI Live
When a crime
is committed
at the premiere
of Max Spade’s
Magic Show,
the CSI team
springs
into action.
Audience
members jump
up on stage
to take part
in the case
by becoming
witnesses, suspects and CSI recruits. Together they will use
their superior logic and forensic know-how to uncover hidden
details, investigate evidence and test theories. How was
the crime committed? Who is guilty? Only you can find the
answers. It’s CSI: LIVE—join the adventure!
Recommended audience: Ages 8+
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The lion, the witch,
and the wardrobe
This enchanting musical, based
on C.S. Lewis’ literary adventure,
tells the story of four children,
who accidentally enter the land
of Narnia by climbing through a
magic wardrobe. This strange and
wondrous place is ruled by the coldhearted White Witch, who makes
winter last year round. Although
they seem unlikely saviors, the
children fulfill an ancient prophecy
by defeating the witch, thus
restoring sunshine and peace to the
spell-bound Narnia and returning
the Lion King Aslan to his throne.
Recommended audience: Grades 1-7
2010-2011 performing arts season
Friday, December 3, 2010 / 7pm
Friday, February 11, 2011 / 7pm
ADULT $15, SENIOR $13, *STUDENT $10
ADULT $15, SENIOR $13, *STUDENT $10
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Ferdinand the Bull
First there was the Mouse,
then the Pig, now — here
comes the Cat in an all-new
musical caper based on
the newest volume in the
zany If You Give A… book
series. When Cat asks Laura
for some sprinkles on his
cupcake — the hijinks
begin! Follow Cat’s wacky
antics as he travels to the
beach, the gym, and the
museum, only to make his
way back home, where
more sprinkles and another
cupcake await him.
Recommended audience:
Grades PreK-4
Meet Ferdinand,
an unusual bull
who prefers
picking flowers
to fighting in
the ring, and
Danilo, a young
nobleman,
whose father
has big dreams
for him. Watch
what happens
when Danilo,
the reluctant
matador, meets Ferdinand in the bullring. You’ll cheer for them
as they defy the crowd and strike a blow for individuality and
celebrating our differences. Integrating Spanish, Flamenco dancing
and original music, this show creates a memorable theatrical
experience perfect for young audiences and families.
Recommended audience: K-6
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*Family Events Special: One Student ticket FREE with each adult or senior ticket at regular price!
Friday, March 11, 2011 / 7pm
Thursday, May 12, 2011 / 7pm
ADULT $15, SENIOR $13, *STUDENT $10
ADULT $15, SENIOR $13, *STUDENT $10
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Beauty and the Beast
A handsome prince
is transformed into a
hideous beast by a wicked
enchantress. He will only
return to his true form when
he learns to love another and
earns their love in return.
Hope seems lost until Belle,
the beautiful daughter of
a merchant, finds herself
imprisoned at his palace.
The two develop a genuine
friendship, but could Belle
ever learn to love a beast?
This timeless classic has
never been more magical
than when it’s experienced
LIVE!
Farmer Brown has left his
brother in charge while he takes
a much-needed vacation. He’s
left detailed instructions so that
nothing will go wrong, including
the important warning “Keep
an eye on Duck!” But when the
instructions fall into the wrong
hands (or wings!), Duck makes
a few creative embellishments
that result in madcap musical
mutiny. Soon it’s pizza for the
hen and movie night for the cow!
Will Duck be discovered as the
author? What will happen when
Farmer Brown returns?
Recommended audience: PreK-4
Recommended audience: K-3
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Visit with friends and neighbors over a cup of coffee and a small treat,
or a bottle of cool water. The Café will be open during intermission of
select performances throughout the 2010-2011 Season.
Check the neon board when you arrive for special treats and prices.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
The Nutcracker
Friday, Dec 17 & Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 / 7pm
Sunday, December 19 / 2pm
ADULT $12, SENIOR $11, STUDENT $8
Recreated from the classical ballet by Tchaikovsky,
and performed by our superb Reif Dancers, The
Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of young
Clara, who dreams that her nutcracker doll is
transformed into a valiant prince. After defeating
the evil Mouse King and his army, they are
transported to the fantastical Land of Sweets,
where they are welcomed by a host of delectable
characters. A winter holiday tradition, this
performance, with its passionate music , beautiful
costumes and elegant dancing, will leave your
family warm with good cheer.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Saturday, March 5, 2011 / 7:30pm
ADULT $15, SENIOR $14, STUDENT $10
Company Show and
Dancing with Our Stars
photo: jeff parlanti
The Reif Center Dance Program is the premier
dance school in the region, and this performance
features the best of the best. Trained and talented
in all dance styles, the Reif Dance Company
puts on a great show! Enjoy the elegance of a
traditional Pas de deux and the athleticism of
contemporary tap and Pointe numbers. Not to be
missed is the 4th Annual Dancing With Our Stars
competition, where local celebrities are paired
with Reif dancers and have just six weeks to knock
our socks off!
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Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11, 2011 / 7pm
Sunday, June 12, 2011 / 2pm ADULT $12, SENIOR $11, STUDENT $8
Reif Spring Dance Show
After a year of training and hard work— it
has finally arrived, the much anticipated, Reif
Center Dance Spring Performance! A long
standing tradition, and a sure sign of summer,
this fun, family-friendly show has delighted and
entertained thousands, with past performance
themes such as masquerade dances, the circus,
and works of art. All of our Reif dancers, from
the adorable fundamentals, clad in tutus; to the
skilled Company Dancers, will perform in this
stirring season finale!
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 / 7:30pm
ADULT $15, SENIOR $14, STUDENT $8
Tim Kliphuis
Cl
ear
w at e r H o t
Cl
ub
Opening: Clearwater Hot Club
Dutchman, Tim Kliphuis, is fast gaining a reputation as one of the
most imaginative, exciting and entertaining violinists on the acoustic
scene. He combines Gypsy, Classical, Folk, Tango, World music and
Grappelli jazz to create an inspired and daring fusion with soulful
melodies, driving rhythms and funky chords.
Opening for this performance is the very popular local group,
Clearwater Hot Club, an acoustic jazz ensemble, featuring lead
guitarist Sam Miltich, bassist Matthew Miltich, and rhythm guitarist
Mark Kreitzer.
in collaboration with
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010 / 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $8 [$2 discount for mpr members ]
Wailin’ Jennys
Three extraordinary voices — one singular vision. The Wailin’ Jennys
continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their
individual talents. Almost eight years after blowing in on a fresh
acoustic breeze from Canada’s midwestern heartland, this awardwinning folk trio has released four albums and toured throughout
North America and Europe. The group has also made appearances on
Garrison Keiller’s A Prairie Home Companion, sharing the stage with
luminaries such as Bonnie Raitt and Meryl Streep.
in partnership with
Friday, October 8, 2010 / 7:30pm / AD $25, SEN $23, STU $13
Tartan Terrors
Taking the Celtic scene by storm, the Tartan Terrors have been
described as, ”one act to keep an eye on!” Combine the prowess of
championship-caliber Highland Dancers, internationally recognized
comedic performers, the driving tones of drums from around the
world, a guitar played unlike any you’ve heard, and the blistering
piping of a Two-Time World Champion Bagpiper, and understand
why the Tartan Terrors are recognized as North America’s premier
Celtic Event.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 / 7:30pm
All tickets $25
Richie Havens
Gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular
music, Richie Havens has a soulful singing style that
remains as unique and ageless as when he first emerged
from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s.
For four decades, since his historic
appearance at the first Woodstock
Music & Arts Fair in 1969, Richie
Havens has used music to convey
messages of brotherhood and
personal freedom, “I’m not in show
business;” Havens says, “I’m in the
communications business. I sing
songs that move me.”
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 / 7pm
ALL TICKETS $25
Dark Star Orchestra
grateful dead tribute
Dark Star Orchestra is a tribute to the extensive music catalog of the
Grateful Dead. Each show is based on the set list from one of the
Grateful Dead’s 30 years of concerts, incorporating their original songs
and most often-played covers. DSO approaches their performances like
an orchestra interprets classical works; channeling the composer’s spirit
to capture the excitement and innovation of the original compositions.
Rolling Stone praises DSO’s “fanatical attention to detail,” allowing fans,
young and old, to relive the experience!
Saturday, November 6, 2010 / 7:30pm /ALL TICKETS $20
Bambi on the Hood X
dr. etta
If you’ve ever seen Etta May before, you haven’t seen her like this!
Dr. Etta is a unique, original show that everybody can relate to on so
many levels. It is a hilarious look at the breakdown of the American
Family. Staged as a seminar, this two-act play makes you laugh one
minute and cry the next. It’s common sense for the common man.
The family of the 21st century is deathly ill, and Dr. Etta has the cure!
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Thursday, November 11, 2010 / 7:30 pm
ALL TICKETS $10 [ veterans free : reif box office only ]
The Mushroom Picker
Sunday, December 12, 2010 / 7:30pm
Matt “The Mushroom Picker”
Konop, was never willing
to share the stories of his
World War II experience.
After his death, however,
his family stumbled upon
journals that revealed
he was a genuine hero,
having liberated the
Czech towns of his parents
and grandparents. His
grandson, so moved at
finally understanding
his grandfather’s history,
created this one-man
presentation based on
those writings. Performed
on Veteran’s Day, The
Mushroom Picker is a timely
celebration of the valor of
our armed forces.
ALL TICKETS $25
John Berry
Mention his
name to just
about any
country music
lover and the response will
likely be, “What an awesome
vocalist!” John Berry is noted
for the intense passion he has
brought to hits such as Your
Love Amazes Me and Standing
on the Edge of Goodbye. His
wide-ranging tenor voice is
an instrument of stupendous
power. Back at the Reif
Center for a special holiday
performance, this concert
will fill you with the spirit of
Christmas.
This activity is funded,
in part, by the
Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund
as appropriated by
the Minnesota State
Legislature with money
from the vote of the
people of Minnesota on
November 4, 2008.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Saturday, January 15, 2011 / 7:30pm
ALL TICKETS $30
Gary Puckett
It was Gary Puckett’s signature voice that led popular rock band,
The Union Gap, to stardom in the 1960s. The group garnered six
consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits, for such titles
as Young Girl, Woman Woman, and Lady Willpower; at one point
selling more records than the Beatles. Throughout his career,
Puckett has performed on more than 30 network television shows
and primetime specials, even adding a command performance for
the President and Prince Charles at the White House. His ongoing
success proves that some things just get better with age.
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Saturday, Jan 22, 2011 7:30pm
ADULT $25, SENIOR $23, STUDENT $13
from My Backyard
photo © Diane Weber
This unique performance by world-renowned photographer,
Jim Brandenburg and performing artist, Michael Monroe, is a
rare experience for eye and ear. Brandenburg and Monroe share
their understanding of Minnesota’s north woods and wilderness
as our “backyard.” Together they explore the subtle, quiet places
that spark the imagination and touch the heart. Brandenburg’s
breathtaking images and the rich tones of Monroe’s vocals,
guitars and bamboo flutes create a poetic blend. Find yourself
moved by the music, enthralled by the stories behind some
of the most famous nature photographs of all time, and
mesmerized by the creative collaboration of two of our region’s
most inspired artists.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Sunday, January 23, 2011 / 2pm
Saturday, January 29, 2011 / 7:30pm
ALL TICKETS $15
ALL TICKETS $25
Let’s Get Away from it All
Janie Fricke
Featuring the music of
Rodgers & Hammerstein
and Cole Porter, vocalist
Cathy Scott, backed by a
jazz trio, will take you on
a musical journey to such
destinations as the South
Pacific, where the sun is
shining and the tropical
breezes are blowing.
Together, we’ll hop on
board the S.S. American,
where Anything Goes, head
South of the Border and go
Flying Down to Rio for some
sultry Latin beats.
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Throughout her career Janie
Fricke dominated the country
charts, racking up an enviable
string of smash hits such as
Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me Baby, He’s
A Heartache and Your Heart’s
Not In It. Included among her
many awards are: Country
Music Association’s Female
Vocalist of the Year, Billboard
Top Country Female Vocalist,
Academy of Country Music
Female Vocalist of the Year, two
Grammy nominations, and a
spot on the Country Music Hall
of Fame’s Walkway of Stars.
2010-2011 performing arts season
Sunday, February 13, 2011 / 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 / 7:30pm
ALL TICKETS $25
ADULT $20, SENIOR $18, STUDENT $10
Having sold over 375 million
records worldwide, ABBA
is considered the fourth
best-selling popular music
group in the history of
music. ABBA-Mania takes
you back to the disco era
to relive the music, style
and excitement of these
internationally acclaimed
superstars. Featuring 9
incredible musicians, the
group promises to perform
all of your favorite ABBA
hits: Dancing Queen, SOS,
Mamma Mia, and the song
that started it all Waterloo.
ABBA-Mania is sure to
get you on your feet and
singing out loud!
Frank Vignola Quartet
Opening: Clearwater
Hot Club
In celebration of Django
Reinhardt’s 100th birthday,
guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola,
a leading proponent of
Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz style,
has assembled a topnotch
quartet for a searing tribute
to one of his earliest musical
influences. Only a musician
the caliber of Frank Vignola,
an accomplished and
influential guitarist in his own
right, could dare tackle the
monumental task of honoring
the centennial of the
legendary Django Reinhardt.
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2010-2011 performing arts season
Thursday, March 31, 2011 / 7:30pm / AD $20, SEN $18, STU $10
Switchback
It can be somber and solemn, or witty and whimsical. Few other
genres seem as well-suited to the array of human emotions as Celtic
music, and the Irish duo Switchback is one of the best bands suited for
the job. “Celtic music is a very tribal kind of music,” said McCormack,
who plays guitar and bass guitar. “Whether you’re a Celt or not—Irish
or not—you feel it. It’s a music and culture that appeals to everyone.”
Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 7:30pm /
AD $20, SEN $18, STU $10
Michael Johnson
His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings Bluer
Than Blue, Give Me Wings, That’s That, This Night Won’t Last Forever
and other landmark songs. In his music, Michael Johnson shows a
diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication
to a labor of love. What you’re sure to take with you is the meaning
of the lyric, the music of the guitar, and the feeling of being at home
with a friend.
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Thurs, Apr 28, 2011 / 7:30pm
ALL TICKETS $25
The year is 1969 and the world is a changin’. Folks protest the
Vietnam War and women demand equal pay for equal work,
but in their small community, the ladies of the Lutheran
Church basement kitchen are dealing with changes of their
own. With its heartwarming humor and hilarious antics, CBL
2: A Second Helping! takes us from serving the Luther League
Banquet to a Viking Super Bowl Sunday. These women
find strength in each other as they deal with the joys and
upheavals from below the “House of God!”
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Series info. / Seating chart
Your Series
Limited schedule? Or do you
like a diverse range of music and
entertainment? Or perhaps you
purchased another series but want
to see more…well, this is the ticket
package for you! Select three or
more performances of your choice,
and receive a 10 percent discount
off regular ticket prices! This offer
is not valid for Super 8 seats. From
great classical music to great jazz
performances, pop music, comedy,
and more, this is a great package to
buy as a couple, a family or just for
you. Select as many performances
you want.
Stan Plan
Our friend, Stan, loves the Reif
Center. He attends nearly every
performance, year after year. We
offer a season pass, just like Stan’s!
See ALL of the 2010-2011 Season
performances for only $699! That’s
44 shows at less than $16 per show!
Attend all the performances yourself,
or give your tickets as gifts to friends
or family.
Group Ticket Sales
Groups of ten or more can qualify
for a 10 percent discount on eligible
tickets. Ticket order must be placed
at one time. Greater discounts are
available for larger groups. Group
seating selections may be arranged
in advance upon request. For more
information, call the Reif Center box
office at 218-327-5780.
Discounts
Senior Citizens (age 62+) receive a
discount on all series and most single
performances. Student discount
tickets are available to anyone with
a valid high school or college ID.
Student Rush tickets are available
15 minutes before most shows. Any
student may purchase returned or
remaining tickets for $5.
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Accessibility
Wheelchair locations are available
on the ground floor for patrons
who have wheelchairs or difficulty
walking.
Phonic Ear Sound Enhancement is
offered to any patron who desires
amplified hearing. Please call the
Reif Center box office in advance to
reserve a headset.
Sign Language Interpreter is
available upon request. Please call
the Reif Center Box Office at least
two weeks prior to the performance.
Large Print playbills are available for
all performances. Please ask your
usher for assistance.
Please contact the Reif Center
at 218-327-5780 or e-mail arts@
reifcenter.org for additional
information.
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Overnight Adventure
Why not make your visit to the Reif Center
an overnight getaway adventure? Our
partners offer overnight and
weekend packages, which
include performance tickets,
lodging, discounts on meals
and more!
For more information, visit
reifcenter.org, or check out
visitgrandrapids.com and
look for the Hot Lodging
logo and go to the Theater
Packages page.
A special
to all of our supporters — for without their contributions, this
fantastic 2010-2011 Season wouldn’t be possible. We appreciate their support!
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Super 8 Seats
Once again, Super 8 seats
are available for most
performances. These tickets
can be purchased in advance
— they go on sale Monday,
August 2, 2010 — or before
each performance. Seats are
limited and cost only $8 each!
Tickets are made available through the
generous underwriting of Super 8 Motel in
Grand Rapids.
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house / General Ticket Info.
General Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased at the Reif Center
box office, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand
Rapids, Minn., 55744, between 8:30am and
5pm, Monday through Friday. Tickets are
also available at Reed Drug, 417 NW First
Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minn., 55744, from
9am to 9pm daily. Orders must be paid at time
of purchase. Unpaid reservations won’t be
accepted.
Phone orders can be placed through the
Reif Center box office only at 218-327-5780,
during regular business hours and will be
assessed a $2 handling fee. MasterCard and
VISA are accepted. After hours, call 218327-5780 and select option 2 on the voice
messaging system, or visit reifcenter.org.
Online Ticket Information
Reif Center tickets are available online at
the Reif Center’s web site. For a small service
fee, Reif patrons can purchase tickets online,
24/7! Vacationing or away from the Grand
Rapids area, and you want tickets for a certain
performance? Now you can order your tickets
from anywhere there’s internet access!
Delayed Payment Plan
For a $5 fee, divide your ticket order into
three convenient payments. Provide a
credit card number when you order [season
or series tickets only — not available for
individual performances]. We will bill 1/3 to
your credit card now. The final two payments
will be billed on November 1, 2010 and
February 1, 2011. Note: unpaid reservations
will not be accepted [with the exception of
group sales orders]. We accept MasterCard
and VISA.
Refunds
Sorry, there are no refunds. Patrons who can
not attend a performance may return their
tickets and receive a charitable donation
receipt.
House Guidelines
The House will open 30 minutes before
the curtain with the approval of the
performers. Latecomers will be seated at the
discretion of the management. Cameras,
recording devices, pagers, cellular phones
are prohibited in all performance areas.
Smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden
on the premises. Food and beverages are not
allowed in all performance areas. Regardless
of age, a seat must be purchased for
everyone attending an event.
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$23
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$32
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Ferdinand the Bull
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Beauty and the Beast
$13
$13
$13
$13
$13
$13
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$50
$72
$18
$8
$18
$15
$13
$75
$91
$13
$13
$13
$13
$13
$13
$13
stu
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
n/a
$32
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
n/a
$56
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
s8
Family Events Special: One Student ticket FREE with Each Adult or Senior regular priced ticket
$15
Mad Science: CSI Live!
FAMILY EVENTS
$90
Music Man
$13
or Full Series Price [20% discount] $100
$35
An Enemy of the People
$27
$32
$127
$15
All Shook Up
$23
$140
$30
$35
FDR: Featuring Ed Asner
$25
S’Wonderful
THEATER SERIES
$135
Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Tribute
$23
or Full Series Price [15% discount] $150
$25
Cherryholmes
$23
$23
$161
$25
Tiempo Libre
$23
$23
$23
sen
$175
$25
$25
Rhythmic Circus
$25
$25
Vienna Choir Boys
$25
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Houston Ballet II
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Signature Series
Ticket Prices
Reif Sustaining Fund add $1 per ticket.
NOTE: Super 8 [S8] Seats are limited. Please place your order in person or by phone to verify availability.
Visit reifcenter.org to view seating availability for specific performances.
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$25
$25
$18
$18
$18
$25
$25
$25
$23
$15
$30
$25
$10
$20
$25
$25
$23
$23
$14
$23
$25
$10
$10
$10
$25
$25
$25
$13
$15
$30
$25
$10
$20
$25
$25
$13
$13
$8
$13
$8
$10
$8
$30
$40
$10
$10
$10
$10
* Hot Lodging Deals: Get a deal on overnight entertainment packages.
Visit www.reifcenter.org for more information!
Stan Plan: $699 [all performances] average $15 per ticket!
Your Series: 10% discount when tickets are purchased for 3 or more performances.
Church Basement Ladies: Second Helping
$20
$25
From My Backyard [Monroe & Brandenburg]
Michael Johnson
$15
Let’s Get Away From it All
$20
$30
Gary Puckett
Switchback
$25
John Berry
$20
$10
The Mushroom Picker [veterans free: reif box office only]
$25
$20
Dr. Etta May [Bambi on the Hood X]
Frank Vignola Quartet
$25
Dark Star Orchestra
ABBA-Mania
$25
Richie Havens
$25
$25
Tartan Terrors
$25
$25
Wailin’ Jennys [mpr members $2 discount]
Reif Center’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
$15
Tim Kliphuis & Clearwater Hot Club
Janie Fricke
$25
Ragamala
BONUS EVENTS
$12
Spring Dance Performance
$11
$11
$14
$12
$15
The Nutcracker
$54
$72
$18
$18
$18
$18
Company Show and Dancing with Our Stars
REIF DANCE PERFORMANCES
$60
$20
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
or Full Series Price [25% discount]
$20
Eric Himy: Gershwin in Paris
$80
$20
Stringfever
Total
$20
Lise de la Salle
ARTIST SERIES
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$8
$32
$8
$8
$8
$8
NonProfit Org
Reif Center, Inc.
Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
720 NW Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Mailed from
ZIP Code 56601
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video clips from each
performance, please
contact the Reif Center
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in person
or by phone.
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2010-2011
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