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VISITING ARTISTS SERIES 2017-2018 CEDARBURG PERFORMING ARTS CENTER xperience a World E of Perf ormance… righ t here in Cedarburg. THE STARS ALIGN AT THE CPAC 2017-2018 SPONSORs & UNDERWRITERS Join us as the biggest and brightest stars align for our 2017-2018 Visiting Artists Series. Our upcoming season includes one of today’s most renowned country SPONSORS performers, a beloved Irish folk group, a recent TV singing competition phenom, Wisconsin’s favorite storyteller, a Grammy-winning pianist, a tribute to the original folk-singing “country boy” and more. But, that’s just the beginning. In keeping with our mission, the Visiting Artists who entertain our audiences also agree to work with local students to instill a love of the arts and share performing tips and techniques. Recently, members of Rockapella gave a master class for high school music students, with support from the CHS Fine Arts Boosters. And, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, with underwriting from the Rita Edquist Memorial Fund, will once again give young people a chance to experience light classical music during the holidays. The stars do align in Cedarburg. Consider a full series ticket package (saving you nearly 15%!) so you won’t miss any of these shining performances next season. See you at the Cedarburg PAC! UNDERWRITERS ABOUT THE VISITING ARTISTS SERIES History Cedarburg PAC, Inc. was founded in 1999 to help the Cedarburg School District deliver on its promise of bringing professionally managed performing artists to Ozaukee County. The Cedarburg PAC, Inc. enabled the District to fulfll its commitment to the community without assuming the fnancial risk of funding a Visiting Artists Series. Collaboration with the Cedarburg School District remains a vital element of the Cedarburg PAC, Inc.’s mission today. Key to this relationship is the recognized value of involving and exposing students to the performing arts/artists, as well as the operating business of a performing arts center, in ways that are not otherwise possible. riday, October 20, 2 Cedarburg PAC, Inc. Mission F 017 Each season, the Cedarburg PAC, Inc. sets out to Enlighten, Educate and Entertain. This | 7:30 pm translates to every event we schedule and every life we touch. We work to accomplish this mission by ofering ongoing opportunities to the students and residents of the www.wynonna.com greater Cedarburg area and beyond to experience and appreciate the performing arts. Tickets: $70 Bringing Our Mission to Life Each year, the Cedarburg PAC, Inc. brings world-class performers to our community WYNONNA JUDD through presentation of the Visiting Artists Series. The Visiting Artists Series showcases a broad range of nationally renowned performers and rising stars in a state-of-the-art, & THE BIG NOISE intimate theatre. Our 580-seat theatre allows audience members to get closer to their favorite vocalists, comedians, actors and musicians than many other venues. In fact, the Once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy last row in our theatre is only 78 feet from the stage! Cline,” Wynonna Judd’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Five-time Grammy Award-winner and New York Times best-selling author, With each performance an efort is made to expose students to guest artists through Wynonna has received over 60 industry awards, with countless charting singles, master classes, workshops, question & answer sessions and on-stage collaborations. In including 20 No.1 hits such as “Mama He’s Crazy,” “Why Not Me,” and “Grandpa, (Tell Me addition, we work to provide student internship experiences in conjunction with the ‘Bout The Good Ole Days).” Cedarburg PAC, Inc.’s marketing, hospitality and business functions. Wynonna, along with her band The Big Noise, will explore the past, present and future Sponsor & Underwriter Support of Wynonna’s extensive 33-year career in their 2017 Roots & Revival Tour. We rely heavily on the generosity, commitment and support of our dedicated Sponsors and Underwriters. They have helped to nurture the arts in our community. OPENING ACT – TBA And many have benefted…including our Visiting Artists Series audiences and our young people who have learned from and been inspired by our artists. nday, December iday, January 5, 2 Su 10, 20 Fr 018 | 17 | 7:30 pm 7:30 pm www.jimbrickman.com www.chrismannmusic.com Tickets: $55 Tickets: $40 JIM BRICKMAN CHRIS MANN & ANNE COCHRAN You might know Chris Mann from NBC’s The Voice, but that’s only one chapter of the HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE story. In 2012, the world fnally got the chance to meet Mann with his album debut, Roads, a bold re-imagining of the classical-pop genre. The record, which boasts a Christmas sparkles with new life as Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano wildly eclectic assortment of songs, hit #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart and Top 5 sensation Jim Brickman brings beautiful music and charm to his holiday tour, A Joyful on the Classical Chart. Christmas. Jim brings his favorites, the hits and classics and exciting new melodies in a concert experience like a Christmas card come to life. Singer Anne Cochran joins him Constellation, his most recent release, includes 12 original songs. “Each song is a special to share the sounds of the season. piece of me written over the past 10 years,” Mann says. “To me, they are all shining stars – my constellation.” “Brickman’s charm makes for an ingeniously imaginative holiday celebration,” said the New York Daily Gazette. Be prepared for “a warm and wonderful, winter’s night” while enjoying a concert that is “brimming with emotion…a Christmas tradition,” hailed the Dallas Morning News. ay, January 1 rday, March Frid 9, 2018 Satu 3, 201 | 7:30 8 | 7:30 aturday, January 20 pm & pm S , 201 www.tedvigil.com 8 | 2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $35 www.wonderbreadyears.com Tickets: $40 TED VIGIL’S PAT HAZELL’S JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Singer, songwriter and tribute artist, Ted Vigil, was born and raised in Washington state. Performing since the age of 10 in concert, symphonic and jazz bands, he also STARRING JOHN MCGIVERN developed his talents as a drummer and singer. In 2006, he took frst place in the Talent Quest contest in Laughlin, Nevada, competing against contestants from 28 states, New The Wonder Bread Years (written and directed by former Seinfeld writer, Pat Hazell) is Zealand, Australia and Canada. a fresh and funny salute to Americana. Audiences across the country are enjoying this fast-paced, hilarious, one-man show that not only restores a much-needed sense of Ted has performed with Steve Wiesberg, John Denver’s lead guitar player in the 70s. wonder, but leaves them laughing and savoring the past like never before. The most heard comments after his shows are, “I can’t believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver! It really took us back!” Starring in this production is John McGivern, who is best known for his Emmy Award- winning work on PBS and his one-man-shows, The Early Stories of John McGivern, A Midsummer Night McGivern, and John McGivern’s Home for The Holidays. His stories are personal and funny, touching and familiar, and speak to the importance of family. day, March 23, ursday, April 19 Fri 2018 Th , 2018 | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm www.thehighkings.com www.dallasbrass.com Tickets: $45 Tickets: $35 THE HIGH KINGS DALLAS BRASS Almost ten years ago, four Irish singers, performers and songwriters decided to take Founded in Dallas, Texas, Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical a calculated risk. Each of them had a wealth of history in the music business behind ensembles. They have established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments them, but knew that to maintain creative interest they would have to boldly go where with a full complement of drums and percussion. Their repertoire includes classical no other Irish ballad group had gone before. masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. To say that The High Kings are charting a new course for Irish ballad music – equal In addition to their solo engagements, Dallas Brass appears with symphony orchestras parts rousing and refective, energetic and insightful – is an understatement. They are, nationwide. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have performed for essentially, creating a new and bright era for Irish folk music, and aiming to bring a Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS Early Show broad demographic along for the journey. and their music has been used on the TV show, The Young & The Restless. Friends of the Cedarburg PAC, Inc. A special thanks to our generous Star Donors and other Friends of the Cedarburg PAC, Inc. 2017-2018 STAR DONORS Steve & Kay Castner Barbara & Layton Olsen Sandy & Jon Dehlinger Riegel Law, S.C. Doerr Family Today’s Dentistry (Joseph Kunick) Festivals of Cedarburg VIP Gilman Precision Dr. Gary Walters Hampton Inn & Suites Wittenberg Floor Covering Mark & Michele Kosobucki Zuern Building Products, Inc. ay, May 4, 20 Frid 18 | 7 Become a Friend of the Cedarburg PAC, Inc. :30 pm Without the support of our Friends, we would not be able to carry out our mission www.thecompanymen.com to enlighten, educate and entertain. We hope you will consider supporting the Cedarburg PAC, Inc. with a fnancial donation. As a Friend of Cedarburg PAC, Inc. Tickets: $45 (a non-proft organization), your donation is fully tax-deductible 501(c)3. As a donor, your name will be listed in our programs and on our website. THE COMPANY MEN Matching Funds Program The Company Men are a nationally recognized pop vocal group featuring performers There are thousands of companies that ofer matching funds programs – most from the Broadway and National Touring companies of Hairspray, The Lion King, of which will match 100% of your contribution.