March 19, 2018
In this Issue: Little River Band in Concert at the Carson Center! 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018. Tickets go on-sale to Donors starting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26 and to Members starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28 See you this Thursday, March 22, at our Party for a Purpose! ***New starting time of 5:30 pm – see below*** For tickets or tables, call (270) 443-9932 or buy on-line. Broadway Workshop at the Carson Center June 11-16 Missoula Children's Theatre: Blackbeard the Pirate Musical Camp July 16-20 Donors and Members can now purchase tickets on-line during Donor and Member on-sale periods by using a provided code. Code for the on-sale is in the instructions below. Log-on to your account at https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/account/login.aspx, Enter the code in the Promo Code box and select Little River Band from the calendar listing. Promo Code: XXXXXX. (codes will be provided on a show-by-show basis) If you need assistance in accessing your account, please call (270) 450-4444. As always, tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (270) 450-4444 or in person at our Box Office 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Party for a Purpose We are starting and ending Party for a Purpose a bit early so that you can support the Carson Center and watch the UK-Kansas State game this Thursday, March 22. THE NEW SCHEDULE IS: Doors will open at 5:30 pm instead of 6 pm and the Live Auction will start at 7:30 pm instead of 8 pm. For information and reservations, please call (270) 443-9932. Check out the Auction Program at https://thecarsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/PFP_WTA_2018_AuctionProgram.pdf
Presenting Sponsors: A&K Construction, Atmos Energy, Golden Eagle Distributing, Harrah’s Metropolis, Peel & Holland, UBS Brown Wealth Management Group
Little River Band in Concert at the Carson Center 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018 Tickets go on-sale to Donors starting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, to Members starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, before going on sale to the public March 30. Ticket prices: $75 (Rows AA-EE main floor), $65 (Rows A-E main floor), $55 (remainder of main floor and loge, 1st Balcony Rows A-F & Boxes; $40 (1st Balcony Rows G-J, 2nd Balcony, Rows A-E & Boxes); $25 (2nd Balcony, Rows F-L) (all tickets plus fees) The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” In the 1970s and 1980s, Little River Band hits included “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “We Two,” “Man On Your Mind,” “The Other Guy,” and “It’s A Long Way There.” Worldwide album, CD sales, and digital downloads now top 30 million. “Reminiscing” has garnered rare status with more than 5 million airplays on American radio, and “Lady” is close behind with more than 4 million airplays. Bassist/vocalist Wayne Nelson joined the band in 1980, and worked alongside founding members with some of the most distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities, creating the unique Little River Band sound. Guitarist extraordinaire Stephen Housden joined the band in 1981, bringing a rock element. As band members departed, Housden and Nelson brought the band into the new millennium. In 2004 the band was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame. In 2015 the band was awarded Casino Entertainer of the Year. The current lineup of Little River Band: Nashville Guitarist ColinWhinnery shares lead vocal role with Nelson and plays rhythm and lead guitar. Keyboardist Chris Marion is a Dove Award winning producer. Lead Guitarist Rich Herring also is a singer, songwriter, and producer. Drummer Ryan Ricks rounds out the vocals with his incredible range. Recent hit songs include “Cuts Like a Diamond,” “What If You’re Wrong,” “Forever You, Forever Me,” and “You Dream, I’ll Drive.” Sponsored by United Propane Gas, Producer’s Circle Concert
Two Summer Arts Education Experiences – https://thecarsoncenter.org/class-acts/summer-opportunities
Broadway Workshop at the Carson Center June 11-16, 2018 Broadway Workshop, New York's Best Training for Young Actors, is a 5-day musical theatre intensive directed by Marc Tumminelli, owner of Broadway Workshop NYC. Mr. Tumminelli and a team of teaching professionals who have worked on Broadway and/or Broadway tours, will work with students ages 9-18 of all levels of talent to help them advance vocal, acting, and dance technique. Please contact Mary Katz at [email protected] or Josh Morehead at [email protected] for more information.
Missoula Children's Theatre and the Carson Center present Blackbeard the Pirate Musical Camp July 16-20, 2018 Boys and girls age 6-18 are cast and perform in an original production of Blackbeard the Pirate on the Carson Center stage. During the camp, participants learn parts and rehearse – as well as participating in classes in acting, singing, and other theatre arts. Camp cost is $100. Please contact Josh Morehead at [email protected] for more information.
Salute to 2017-2018 Sponsors!*
Broadway Series CSI and Baptist Health Paducah – Presenting Sponsors
Sponsors of Broadway Performances Atmos Energy Dialog First American Recovery & Recycle / The Reigle Family Linda A. Miller, CPA Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Toyota of Murray
Concerts UPG, Producer’s Circle Sponsor
Class Acts Education Series, US Bank Family Series, 1st Stages Mini-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) Ingram Barge Company (1st Stages Mini-Series)
Sponsors of Family & Educational Performances Paducah Bank (Page to Stage Sponsor) James Marine, Inc. Jean L. Truitt & Family Arts-in-Education Initiatives C-Plant Federal Credit Union Harper Industries James Sanders Nursery Lone Oak Animal Clinic Paducah Water Lourdes Morningside of Paducah GEO Consultants Colgan Orthodontics Regions Bank Paducah Dental Care Dwain and Mary Taylor of Murray
Myre Series Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation (underwriting) Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing / Marcum Engineering (series co-sponsor) Lourdes (series co-sponsor) Caring People Services GEO Consultants Regions Superior Care Home
Events A&K Construction, 2018 Party for a Purpose Atmos Energy, 2018 Party for a Purpose Golden Eagle Distributing, 2018 Party for a Purpose and O’Carson Irish Bash Harrah’s Metropolis, 2018 Party for a Purpose Peel & Holland, 2018 Party for a Purpose UBS Brown Wealth Management Group, 2018 Party for a Purpose Roof Brothers Wine & Spirits, Distiller’s Dinner Independence Bank, State of the Carson Center Reception
Grants Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation City of Paducah (educational programming) Kentucky Arts Council Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tri-State Downtown Paducah Kiwanis Club
*Sponsors at $1,000 and up as of March 19, 2018. To sponsor a performance, please call (270) 443-9932