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West Nebraska Arts Center Gallery:

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It’s time to see some changes made around here!  The West Nebraska Arts Center with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council, is pleased to present the WNAC President’s Show: CHANGE. This collection of original artwork conveys several artists’ interpretations of the theme chosen by Steve Frederick, WNAC Board President.  Seasons change, day changes to night, moods and minds change – political powers change, most living things change. Dollar bills change into change, and gallery exhibits also change. This is an exciting exhibit not to be missed!

EMBARQ sponsors this gallery exhibit which will be on display July 2 - 31, 2009. An opening reception, catered by members of North Platte Valley Artist Guild will be held Thursday, July 2nd from 6-8 p.m. at West Nebraska Arts Center. The gallery exhibit and opening reception are free and open to the public.

Artist and educator Cortney Boyd will select artwork to receive awards at this year’s exhibit. Cortney Boyd grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado, in a family that was actively involved in the arts. In 2001 she received her B.A. in Studio Art with an emphasis in printmaking as well as her B.A. in Art Education from Hastings College in Nebraska. While attending her last semester at Hastings College, Boyd decided to take a glass class, which impelled her to pursue her work in glass after being captivated by the material.  Boyd’s glass was featured at West Nebraska Arts Center’s gallery in 2007. She received her M.F.A. in glass from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2008. Her current work explores domestic objects that serve as vehicles for her memories and connections to past generations. Currently, Boyd is the Visiting Assistant Professor in Glass at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"
July 02

madagascar.jpgRated: PG Running time: 1h29min

Synopsis:Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With military precision, the penguins have repaired an old crashed plane - sort of. Once aloft, this unlikely crew stays airborne just long enough to make it to the wildest place of all -- the vast plains of Africa itself -- where our zoo-raised crew encounters species of their own kind for the very first time. While discovering their roots, they quickly realize the differences between the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa. Despite long-lost relatives, romantic rivals and scheming hunters, Africa seems like a "crack-a-lackin" great place...but is it better than their Central Park home? 

Showtime: July 2nd @ 1:30

All tickets: $3.00 at the door

 
 
 
SOUTH PACIFIC
July 15

South_Pacific.JPGShowdates:  July 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30pm 

The Story: Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.
SOUTH PACIFIC won a 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway!

 
 
   
TOFY CAMP (Theatre Opportunity For Youth)
July 20

Theatre West will sponsor a theatre camp experience for area youth  with its TOFY Camp during our 2009 production season.  Camp Director is Kim Grams and all assistants are members of the Theatre West 2009 Company.  The theme will be High School Musical 3 and will focus on basic singing, choreography, and acting skills. 
 

Camp dates are July 20 -25th.     Campers will be divided into two age groups:  those who have just finished 1st - 3rd grades will be in the WNCC Vocal Music Room, and those who have just finished 4th - 7th grades will be in Room A111 in the John Harms Technology Center. 

Fee:  $40 ($20 for each additional child in family)

All Campers will receive a complimentary ticket to the Theatre West production of South Pacific.
 

Registration:  To register for the TOFY Camp, visit the lobby Theatre West Box Office at 1601 East 27th Street between the hours of 10:00 - 4:00, Monday through Friday beginning May 19, 2009.  Deadline for registration is July 16th (or when the classes are filled).  First come, First served!  Registration is limited to 20 per session.
 
   
Glenn Miller Orchestra
September 24
MoonlightSerenaders_web_1.jpgThe Friends of the Midwest Theater is  proud to announce the return of the World Famous “Glenn Miller Orchestra”  to the stage at the Historic Midwest Theater on Thur Sept 24 @ 7:00 pm.

Tickets go on sale On Aug 20th   for The “Glenn Miller Orchestra” The doors will open at 6:00 and the house at 6:15, so come early and get a good seat. The Friends of the Midwest Theater are so excited to bring back this group as the last time they performed here they sold out 2 shows.  Get your tickets Early – this is a one night only show !!!
 
General Admission Ticket Prices:
$12.00 for members & students $17.00 for non-members
 

Reserved Seating Ticket Price:
$22.00 for Members & Non-Members