Press Release Rochester Civic Theatre 20 Civic Center Dr, SE Rochester, MN 55904 Contact: Gregory Stavrou Phone: 507-282-8481 Email: [email protected] September 12, 2013 For Immediate Release Rochester Civic Theatre announces Civic Live Autumn & Holiday Line Up Rochester, MN — The Rochester Civic Theatre announces the 2013 Civic Live Autumn & Holiday schedule. Civic Live is proud to once again bring nationally and internationally acclaimed artists to Rochester and to maintain affordable ticket pricing so that everyone can attend these great shows. Civic Live Autumn schedule: Americana Showcase – YEAR 5! September 25: Sally Barris, Elle Pollock, Hugh Bob, Brandon Sampson October 23: Haley Bonar, Erik Koskinen, Barry Nelson, Brandon Sampson, November 13: Adam Levy, Chastity Brown, & Brandon Sampson Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $22 at the door Real Music Series featuring Dessa October 10 at 7:30pm The Civic Theatre is pleased introduce the “Real Music Series” with two concerts in our intimate Theatre. We kick off this exciting addition to the Rochester music scene with Dessa, whose unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry, is just one of the reasons for her rapidly increasing popularity and celebrated status in the national music scene. Powerful, honest and strong; with a cappella arrangements that are seductively delicate, expressive, and float upon blue-tinged, old world harmonies. Tickets are $17 in advance, $22 at the door. An Evening with Rudy Maxa and Kerri Miller October 13 at 7:30pm A delightful evening of audience participation and fascinating; off-the-record conversation with two of the American media’s most interesting professionals. Rudy Maxa, one of America’s premier travel journalists, will join Kerri Miller on the Civic Theatre stage, to offer a look behind 1 of 3 | P a g e the scenes of their professions. Maxa and Miller draw from his career as a DC-based scandal monger-turned-travel-writer-and-broadcaster and her career as television news reporter-turned- radio-talk-show-host-and-literary doyenne. This is a ticked event. Ticket prices TBA. “The Boy at the Gate, A Memoir” by Danny Ellis October 17 at 7:00pm Dialogue with the author, and readings from “The Boy at the Gate, A Memoir” by Danny Ellis, an Irish singer-songwriter and author. Beautifully written with warmth and humor, a searingly honest, harrowing account of a young boy's struggle to survive orphanage life, and an inspiring testament to the healing power of music and love. Free admission and open to the public. Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater 35th Anniversary Celebration October 18 at 7:30pm Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater celebrates its 35th Anniversary Season at the Rochester Civic Theater with an evening of critically acclaimed works from throughout the company's history as well as new works from SPDT's repertory. SPDT's company of artists integrates emotional physicality with vocal and theatrical expression to explore the common themes of love, loss, and longing with audiences worldwide. Tickets are $17 in advance, $22 at the door. Jazz Jam October 19, November 9 at 8:00pm Live jazz & open mic at the Rochester Civic Theatre. John Sievers (trombone) and the D’Sievers host these popular jazz open mic events from 8 to 11pm. Bring your instrument, warm up your voice and play or sing a tune with a great live jazz band. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome. Free admission and open to the public. My Cabaret by Minnesota Ballet Theatre October 25 – 27 Time: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm Where Les Folies Bergere meets Swan Lake. Rochester’s own Minnesota Ballet Theatre presents a dynamic and entertaining evening of musical theatre, jazz, ballet, vocalists and other cabaret performers. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for children 2 of 3 | P a g e Civic Live Holiday schedule: The Steel Family Holiday Show December 1 at 7:30pm Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to welcome back the remarkable Jearlyn Steel and her internationally acclaimed family for an evening of soul-drenched Gospel greatness! The Steeles, featuring J.D., Fred, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy, will amaze, delight, and inspire. Tickets are $22. Alison Scott Holiday Show December 4 at 7:30pm With one of the best voices in the industry, a bigger band, and a full choir, Alison Scott’s much anticipated Holiday Show debut at the Civic Theatre, is a not to be missed event for all her fans. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $22 at the door. Real Music Series featuring The New Standards December 11 at 7:30pm The Minnesota “super band” featuring John Munson, Chan Poling, and Steve Roehm from Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare, and The Suburbs. Performing a full holiday concert you won’t forget. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Americana Showcase Holiday Show December 18 at 7:30pm Rochester’s ever-popular music series, Americana Showcase presents its holiday concert to conclude the Fall/Winter ’13 season. The featured musicians for this December concert is a closely guarded secret – it will be your holiday surprise treat. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $22 at the door. All tickets are on sale now at the Rochester Civic Theatre Box Office at 507-282-8481 or www.rochestercivictheatre.org. ### For more information or interview opportunities, please contact Gregory Stavrou, Rochester Civic Theatre Executive Director at 507-226-4807or [email protected] 3 of 3 | P a g e .