September 27, 2016

Celebrate the holiday season at The Carson Center!

Tickets go on sale to you soon!  Cirque Dreams Holidaze  Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella 

Cirque Dreams Holidaze 6 p.m. November 27, 2016  Tickets go on sale to Donors Monday, October 3; and to Members Wednesday, October 5, before going on sale to the public Friday, October 7.  Ticket prices: $52, $45, $39 (plus fees) Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a spectacular Broadway musical and family Christmas show all in one. The New York Daily News calls it a "delicious confection of charm, sparkle, and talent by the sleigh load, and so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil!" This amazing holiday production has more than 300 costumes, 20 acts, and 30 artists from around the world. See snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, ornaments, and Santa Claus. Audiences of all ages will witness soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers, imaginative costumes, illusions, and other lively entertainment. Cirque Dreams Holidaze celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with singers, original music, and seasonal favorites performed in a winter wonderland on stage. Cirque Dreams productions have entertained more than 50 million people worldwide -- in theaters, casinos, theme parks, at sea, and on Broadway. www.cirqueproductions.com Part of the Broadway Series, Presented by Baptist Health Paducah and CSI Performance sponsors: Paducah Bank and Fluor

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella 7 p.m. December 1, 2016  Tickets go on sale to Donors Monday, October 3; and to Members Wednesday, October 5, before going on sale to the public Friday, October 7.  Tickets: $68, $57, $46 (all tickets plus fees) Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that delights audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features jaw-dropping transformations, and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and more—plus surprising new twists. Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes. www.cinderellaonbroadway.com Part of the Broadway Series, Presented by Baptist Health Paducah and CSI Performance sponsor: Toyota of Murray

Jackie Evancho 7 p.m. December 17, 2016  Tickets go on sale to Donors October 17 and to Members October 19, before going on sale to the public October 21.  Ticket prices: $59, $49, $39, $29, $19 (plus fees) Jackie Evancho is a 16-year-old classical crossover vocal prodigy who sings everything from opera to popular songs from the movies. Her extraordinary soprano voice appeals to fans of all ages and musical preferences across the nation and around the world. She got her big break as a 10-year-old contestant on television’s “America’s Got Talent,” where she finished in second place. Her first release for , a Christmas extended play (EP) titled “O Holy Night,” was certified Platinum. Miss Evancho was the top-selling debut artist in 2010 and the youngest solo artist ever to go Platinum and debut in the Top 10. Miss Evancho released her “Dream With Me” in 2011. Produced by the legendary , this Gold-certified album debuted at Number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. She recorded “Dream With Me In Concert” for PBS’s Great Performances. This public television special became one of PBS’ most popular programs. Miss Evancho released her “Awakening” album in 2014 at age 14. “Awakening” entered the Billboard Classical Chart at Number One. She performed for Pope Francis when he visited the United States in 2015. During her concert tours, Miss Evancho continues her education. http://jackieevancho.com Performance sponsor: First American Recovery and Recycle / The Reigle Family

Reminders Fridays @ 5 Join us at our last TWO Fridays @ 5 for 2016 on September 30, and October 7. Enjoy the view from the Williams Family Terrace, have a drink via a cash bar, and listen to live music. Friday, September 30, the live music will be the New York City-based JazzReach with special guest Dr. Ted Borodofsky. You will have a chance to win 2 tickets for the Mannheim Steamroller concert on December 7. Enter to win between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Winner drawn at 7 p.m. and does not need to be present. Outside drinks are not allowed. The terrace will be open until the sun goes down. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays @ 5 Sponsored by: Bud Light

AmazonSmile – support the Carson Center while shopping on-line. https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/news/amazon-smile-program

Upcoming Performances Annie Moses Band https://thecarsoncenter.org/events/annie-moses-band Performance: Saturday, October 1, 2016, 7 p.m.

Jason Bishop Straight Up Magic https://thecarsoncenter.org/events/jason-bishop-straight-up-magic Performance: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

Josh Turner https://thecarsoncenter.org/events/josh-turner Performance: Friday, October 21, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

For King & Country https://thecarsoncenter.org/events/for-king-country Performance: Sunday, October 23, 2016, 3 p.m.

Bob Dylan https://thecarsoncenter.org/events/bob-dylan Performance: Sunday, October 30, 2016, 8 p.m.

And much more: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events

Thank You to our 2016-2017 Carson Center Sponsors Sponsorships listed are $1,000 and up. For sponsorship information, please call Debbie Wattier (270) 443-9932.

Broadway Series Baptist Health Paducah and CSI – Presenting Sponsors Sponsors of Broadway Performances Dialog Telecommunications Fluor Paducah Bank Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Toyota of Murray Concerts & Other Performances First American Recovery & Recycle / The Reigle Family – Producer’s Circle Sponsor United Propane Gas (UPG) – Producer’s Circle Sponsor Atmos Energy Linda A. Miller, CPA Dr. & Mrs. Carl Hinton Class Acts Education Series and US Bank Family Series Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation (underwriting) Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation (JPEC) (co-sponsor, Class Acts Education Series) Paducah & Louisville Railway (P&L) (co-sponsor, Class Acts Education Series) US Bank (title sponsor of Family Series) James Sanders Nursery Sponsors of Family & Educational Performances Paducah Bank (Page to Stage Sponsor) Ingram Barge Company (First Stages Mini-Series) Jean L. Truitt & Family Arts-in-Education Initiatives Barkley Regional Airport Dr. & Mrs. Ted Borodofsky C-Plant Federal Credit Union Harper Industries Fluor Lone Oak Animal Clinic Lourdes Paducah Dental Care Missing Bella Colgan Orthodontics Myre Series Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation (underwriting) Lourdes (series co-sponsor) Byrn Funeral Home The Housman Financial Group, Hilliard Lyons Superior Care Home Fundraising Events Roof Brothers Wine & Spirits (Distiller’s Dinner) Wagner Wine & Spirits (Vintner’s Dinner) Special Event Sponsors Caring People Services (2016-2017 Season Preview) Dr. Matthew Milliner, Milliner Orthodontics (2016-2017 Season Preview) Golden Eagle Distributing (Fridays @ 5) Independence Bank (State of the Carson Center) Grant Providers Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation City of Paducah (educational programming) Kentucky Arts Council South Arts McCracken County Community Career Endowment