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2391 S. RIDGE ROAD ASHWAUBENON, WI 54304 Order Now! Purchase three or more events in this Series and save up to 10% on your order! CALENDAR OF EVENTS WELCOME AT A GLANCE 2019-2020 Performing Arts Series Welcome to the third annual performing arts series October 2019 at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center! Saturday, October 5 Mallory Lewis & Lamb Chop: A Lamb Chop Celebration The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a state-of-the-art performance Friday, October 11 Mark Twain Revisited venue built for the educational, artistic, and theatrical enrichment of the students and Sunday, October 13 Go Green Bay residents of the Village of Ashwaubenon and neighboring communities. Saturday, October 19 A Cavalcade of Big Bands, featuring the Dick Strauss Many Happy Returns Orchestra In addition to the numerous local and school events that occur at the Performing Arts Center throughout the year, we are pleased to present a collection of shows as part of our November 2019 professional annual Performing Arts Series, featuring area talents as well as a variety of Saturday, November 2 One Night In Memphis: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash national and international touring artists. November 22, 23, 24, 30 Les Misérables: Presented by Ashwaubenon High School Performing Arts Sincere thanks goes to the committed members of the Ashwaubenon Performing December 2019 Arts Center Community Advisory Board, who act as tremendous community liaisons, Sunday, December 1 Les Misérables: Presented by Ashwaubenon High School Performing Arts donating countless hours of time, expertise, and resources in support of the PAC. Great Thursday, December 19 John Kelley & the Fusion Xpress Orchestra-FXO: A Not So Silent Night appreciation also goes to the Village of Ashwaubenon and Ashwaubenon School District Sunday, December 22 Daddy D’s Christmas for their strong partnership and commitment to growth. January 2020 Additionally, we thank of our amazing volunteer usher corps, over 100 members strong, Friday, January 24 Frank’s Tribute and the All-Star Band who dedicate their time in making sure our patrons have a welcoming experience from Friday, January 31 Comedian Jeff Allen: The America I Grew Up In the moment they set foot in the venue. And an enormous thank you goes out to our wonderful patrons and contributors for their enthusiasm and support of all that happens February 2020 at the PAC. We are able to grow because of you! Saturday, February 8 Click, Clack, Moo We invite you to join us at a show (or two…or three!) this season and experience live Saturday, February 15 Lee Rocker Of The Stray Cats entertainment all season long at the beautiful Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center! March 2020 Saturday, March 7 ABBA-Mania Saturday, March 14 The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Performing Arts Center Community Advisory Board Friday, March 20 Celebrate Sinatra Lissa Marth, Chair Sunday, March 29 Charlotte’s Web John Filcher, Vice Chair Tami Witter, Secretary April 2020 Paul Trondson, Treasurer Saturday, April 4 Comedian Bill Engvall Greg Sauve, Board Member Friday, April 17 Semi-Toned A Cappella with guest The MadHatters Julie Wagnitz, Board Member Saturday, April 25 Four Guyz In Dinner Jackets: Now In Technicolor Kate Green Mark Williams, Board Member Executive Director Calendar is subject to change. Shelly Young, Board Member Updates can be found on our website and social media pages. Steve Havlichek, Technical Director Wes Carvenough, Volunteer Usher Coordinator A Center Stage Affair: Dim the Lights and Donate! Mary Kardoskee, Village of Ashwaubenon President Kurt Weyers, Ashwaubenon Superintendent of Schools Limelight events offer a little something extra to your show experience! While these special events are centered around fantastic live entertainment, we also invite you to join us for savory canapés in the lobby and great opportunities to support the performing arts, including naming a seat in the theatre! Visit www.AshwaubenonPAC.org for details. 2 AshwaubenonPAC.org 3 SERIES SUPPORTERS NATIONAL SERIES – A CAVALCADE OF BIG BANDS Thank You Series Supporters NATIONAL SERIES This Performing Arts Series is generously supported by the following contributors. Please join us The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center is dedicated to identifying high-quality national and international in extending a heartfelt “Thank You!” to these individuals and businesses who are dedicated to artists, tours, and talent, and we are thrilled to be able to bring these productions to the PAC for our local supporting the performing arts and improving the quality of life in our community! community to experience and enjoy. Ken & Marge Bukowski A Cavalcade of Big Bands Featuring the Dick Strauss Many Happy Returns Orchestra Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 7:30 PM Lobby Activities Begin at 6:00 PM A celebration of the big band era featuring all the signature songs of the world’s best known bands! Join Dick Strauss and the Many Happy Returns Orchestra as they bring us back to the days of their youth when the sounds of big band swing and jazz were everywhere. Celebrating the great artists who brought us the music of the thirties and forties: Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Les Brown, Xavier Cugat, Guy Lombardo, Harry James, Stan Kenton, and more! Sponsored by Ken & Marge Bukowski Dale & Vickie Quinn A Center Stage Affair: Dim the Lights and Donate! Limelight events offer a little something extra to your show experience! While these special events are centered around fantastic live entertainment, we also invite you to join us for savory Connie Williams canapés in the lobby and great opportunities to support the performing arts, including naming a seat in the theatre! Visit www.AshwaubenonPAC.org for details. 4 AshwaubenonPAC.org 5 NATIONAL SERIES – ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS NATIONAL SERIES – COMEDIAN JEFF ALLEN Comedian Jeff Allen: The America I Grew Up In Friday, January 31, 2020 • 7:30 PM Jeff Allen is the best at what he does – making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. Allen resonates with his great observational style of comedy, shining a light on everyday life from growing up in the 50’s and 60’s, married life, raising kids, to the changes that he has seen in American life from his vantage point as a first-rate comic. A rare talent who avoids being blue and delivers a comedic tour de force with wit, great timing, and a humble, easy-going style on stage. At times both gut-wrenching and hilarious, Jeff’s one-man show, The America I Grew Up In, offers a unique view into his crazy world. Sponsored by One Night In Memphis: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash Saturday, November 2, 2019 • 7:30 PM “One Night in Memphis” is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Over 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950’s rock and roll music performed live and backed by an authentic and energetic rockabilly band. Created and directed by John Mueller from the highly acclaimed show, “Winter Dance Party,” this show has met with the same accolades, sell-out shows, and audience standing ovations. Be a witness to a rock and roll royalty jam session with the music and talent that has stood the test of time. True American music featuring the hits, “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lotta Shaking Going On,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” and many, many more with acclaimed national talent, all performed live without tracks and guaranteed to get any audience rocking and rolling! Sponsored by 6 AshwaubenonPAC.org 7 NATIONAL SERIES – LEE ROCKER NATIONAL SERIES – ABBA-MANIA ABBA-Mania The World’s #1 Tribute To Abba Saturday, March 7, 2020 • 7:30 PM ABBA-Mania, the only production to perform for Mamma Mia, is an all- Canadian cast and the world’s number one tribute to ABBA. ABBA-Mania recreates ABBA as they were on stage in concert as one of the most successful bands in pop history. Abba-Mania has performed for the past 18 years to sold-out audiences at performing arts centers across the U.S. and Canada as well as with the London Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Boston Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Denver Symphony and Montreal Symphony, to mention a few. ABBA-Mania performs every song note for note, chord for chord, exactly as the original recordings. The cast features Angela Seeger as Agnetha, Monica Tietz as Anni-Frid, Matthew Whale as Benny and John Stevens as Bjorn. Lee Rocker Of The Stray Cats Sponsored by Grammy-Nominated Stray Cats Founder And Bass Player Hall Of Famer Saturday, February 15, 2020 • 7:30 PM “ABBA-Mania is amazing.” –THE NEW YORK TIMES Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom), of “ABBA-Mania looks and the Grammy-nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and sounds like the real ABBA.” garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide. Come hear Lee and his band –CHICAGO TRIBUNE perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen,” “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town,” plus lots of other rockin’ songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends from Ringo Starr and George Harrison to John Fogerty and The Rolling Stones. “The closest thing to ABBA that anyone will ever see.” –Cast of Mamma Mia Sponsored by 8 AshwaubenonPAC.org 9 NATIONAL SERIES – THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE! NATIONAL SERIES – COMEDIAN BILL ENGVALL “Unbelievable!” Comedian Bill Engvall –USA Today “Just Sell Him For Parts” Tour “Absolutely Incredible!” Saturday, April 4, 2020 • 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM –CHICAGO TRIBUNE Bill Engvall is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country.