Art Galleries
Artists Alley of historic Aberdeen, 100 W. Main Street. Original artwork by regional artisans. Pottery, wearable art, glass art, decorative painting, wood and fiber art and more. Artists on site. Hours are Tues-Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 944-2008.
The Artists League of the Sandhills is featuring its Fall Festival of Art, which will be displayed up until Dec. 20. Art is a great investment and would make a wonderful gift. The Gallery is located at 129 Exchange St. in Historic Aberdeen and is open from noon to 3 p.m. weekdays. Call 944-3979 for more information.
Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst showcases works by regional artists Hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 1-4 p.m. Info: 295-4817.
The Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, features watercolorist Kathleen Gwinnett in an exhibit held throughout the month of December. Holiday hours: Closed Dec. 25-26. Call 692-4356 for more information.
Jane Casnellie has an art gallery located within The Shops of Pinehurst Place, “THE GALLERY,” 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst. Open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 295-3207 for information
Jewels of Pinehurst, a contemporary jewelry gallery in the village of Pinehurst, features the original art jewelry of owner Patricia Reil, handmade in precious platinum and gold, along with other goldsmith artists. Holiday hours: Mon-Sat, 11-5. For information, call 295-2824.
Kate Buie and Hannah Cole have a gallery featuring their work (and the work of other regional artists) at 113 West Main Street, Aberdeen, in the old Silk Route building. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 639-6401 for information
L’Atelier 173, a studio gallery, features the work of artist Jessie Mackay. Mackay paints in her gallery, gives lessons, and has shows featuring other artists’ works. The paintings are colorful oils of landscapes, people, and still life. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11-3. Info: 315-3344.
The Venue (A Visual and Performing Arts Gallery) is located at 35 McIntyre Road, Pinehurst. Café opens at 7p.m. Call 235-0189 for more information.
White Hill Gallery, 407 Hwy 15/501, Carthage, just south of Sanford, offers a variety of pottery from modern functional wares, to petroglyph design pit fired pots, to whimisical pieces, and to pottery with colors from a rainbow. Contact, Sandra Layne, proprietor, at 947-6100.
Art Instruction
Artist Alley is now registering students for its “Tole and Decorative Painting” series. Class projects are on display now and class sizes are limited. Fee: $60 deposit, plus supplies. To register for the following classes, call Kathleen Miller at 246-0982. Basic Beginner Series: Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for 10 weeks starting Jan. 13. Intermediate Class series: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 14-May 19.
Dogwood Pottery, 310 E. Philadelphia, Pinebluff, offers beginning pottery classes for adults, children or groups. For more information call 281-5926.
The Joy of Art Studio, 130 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, presents its “Fall into Winter” program through January for ages 5-16, offering Earth Art, Weaving, Creative Stamping, Angel Plates, Sand Art, Drawing and Painting. For a program schedule, call 695-7055 or email Joyof_Art@msn.com.
Artists League of the Sandhills
The Artists League of the Sandhills announces its slate of upcoming classes. Payment is required at time of registration. For more information call 944-3979 between 9-12 p.m., and 1-3 p.m. weekdays.
Classes
Watercolor Portraits with Raymond Reid is scheduled for Mondays, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, 16, and March 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $110 for members and $120 for Non-members. The class is limited to 12 students. Register by Jan. 5.
Kids Art Class with Gayle Greer is scheduled for Monday afternoons, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of $60 including all supplies. The class is limited to 12 students. Registration due by Jan. 5.
Intermediate to Advanced Acrylics and Oils with Harry Neely is scheduled for Monday evenings, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost of $65 for Members and $75 for Non-members. The class is limited to 15 students. Register by Jan. 5.
Color Theory: Putting it to Work with Susan Edquist is scheduled for Tuesdays, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, from 10 am to 4 p.m. at a cost of $110 for Members and $120 for Non-members. The class is limited to 10 students. Register by Jan. 6.
Colored Pencils with Betty Hendrix is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $100 for Members and $110 for Non-Members. The class is limited to 16 students. Register by Jan. 7.
Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor with Elda Hiser is scheduled for Thursdays, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, from 9 am to 3 p.m. at a cost of $165 for Members and $175 for Non-members. The class is limited to 10 students. Register by Jan. 8.
Basic Drawing with Barbara Sickenberger is scheduled for Thursday evenings, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at a cost of $45 for Members and $55 for Non-Members. The class is limited to 12 students. Register by Jan. 8.
Oil Pastels with Craig Bowen is scheduled for Friday afternoons, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $100 for Members and $110 for Non-members. The class is limited to 12 students. Register by Jan. 9.
Beginning Watercolor with Mike D’Andrea is scheduled for Tuesday evenings, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost of $85 for Members and $95 for Non-Members. The class is limited to 12 students. Register by Jan. 13.
Caguioa
Caguioa fine art studio and portrait gallery … at the Mews, 280 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, offers classes and is now accepting students, both youth and adults. Limited to 10 students per class. To register, call 695-1877.
Classes
Beginners Portrait from Photos: Venetian Master’s Technique. Saturdays, Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class fee $350 plus supply fee.
Intermediate Portrait from Photos: Flemish Realism. Saturdays, Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class fee $425 plus supply fee.
Still Life #1: Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Class fee $120 plus supply fee.
Still Life #2: Thursdays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Class fee $120 plus supply fee.
Study of “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” after Jan Vermeer: Sundays, Feb. 15, 22, Mar. 1, 7, from 2 to 7 p.m. Class fee $350 plus supply fee.
Portraits from Live Model: call for dates.
Community Interest
The North Carolina Zoo presents the “Holiday of Lights,” a 1.25-mile drive with over 250 displays, through Dec. 30-except Christmas Day, in the zoo’s North America parking lot. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $10. Info: 800-488-0444.
The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department holds its annual Youth New Year’s Bash on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Pinehurst Village Hall. Its free for youth ages five to 10 with arts and crafts, a movie and popcorn, face painting, entertainment, and more. To pre-register, call 295-2817.
The Southern Pines First Eve celebration is a free, family-friendly community festival held Dec. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the downtown area. Events include live music, puppetry, artists, magicians, storytelling, dance, and a mock countdown. Contact Maura Coulter at 692-0892 or email cmcoulter@earthlink.net.
Dance
Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club holds dances at the Olde West End Gym on Dec. 19 and from Jan. through May on the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Arrival time is 7 p.m. with a free lesson from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., with general dancing until 10 p.m. Dues are $20 per couple per year; admission is $2 per couple for each dance. Info: call 235-0998 or visit www.pinehurst.net/~ballroom/ or ballroom@pinehurst.net
Terpsichore...a moving experience presents its 12th annual production of “The Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at Owen’s Auditorium, SCC. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for children/students/senior citizens. Reservations: 695-1116.
Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club is an all phase club. Dances are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Old West End Gym. The cuer is Lucille Hensley. Information: Max and Frances Lamberti at 949-2566.
Footprints offers instruction in ballet and more. Now offering special introductory classes for girls age 6 and up. Call Diana Turner Forte for information, 695-8863. Footprints studio, 282 Gatewood Ave., S.P.
Line Dancing Classes are offered at Aberdeen Parks and Recreation for all ages. Cost is $9 per month. For more information, call 692-8878.
Model A Square Dance Club is an Advanced (A-1, A-2) level club. Dances are every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., in the Olde West End Gym. New dancers to the area are welcome. Caller is Harry Morgan. For more information call George and Pat Cavelius 673-5183.
Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio, Pinehurst Executive Center, offers ballroom dance lessons on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Belly Dance class on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Mingles mini-dating events on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call Claudia Ann at 295-3003.
Sharifa Asmar teaches Belly Dance Classes held weekly on Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Broadway Dance Theatre, 147 Steele St, Sanford. Sessions run for six weeks and beginners start at anytime. For info call 718.6043 or email broadwaydancetheatre@yahoo.com.
Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club is a Plus level club. Dances are every Thursday 8–10 p.m. in the Olde West End Gym. New dancers to the area are welcome. Caller is Charles Johnson. Beginner classes are given every fall. For more information call President Billye and Mac McLaughlin at 295-5332.
Literary
The Country Bookshop
The Country Bookshop in downtown Southern Pines announces its upcoming slate of visiting authors. For additional information contact Joan Scott at 692-3211.
Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 5 p.m.: Local writer Marjorie Johnson Hopkins will talk about her first novel, “I, Amanda,” in which an eight-year-old Swedish girl recounts her family’s many adventures, as they seek to realize their dreams of a new life in America.
Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m.: North Carolina writer Lila Hopkins will discuss her new book, “Strike a Golden Chord,” about a woman who returns to her small hometown in the Appalachian Mountains and finds mystery, suspense and hidden treasure of love.
Museums/Historic Sites
The historic Bryant House and McLendon Cabin at 3361 Mt. Carmel Rd., Carthage, N.C. are open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. for touring. No admission charge. Call 947-3995 for directions or group tours.
House in the Horseshoe, located just North of Carthage, follow signs from Hwy 15-501 North. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m .Monday-Saturday and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 947-2051 for information.
Kelly’s Classic Autos, US Hwy 1, Pinebluff, has a variety of antique cars from every decade of the 20th century, including Richard Petty’s 1988 Winston Cup Car #43. Call 281-0104 for information.
The Malcolm Blue Farm and Museum Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Road) in Aberdeen, is open Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4 p.m. A novel exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Teddy Bear. Call 944-7558 or 944-1084 for information or to book a tour. Holiday hours: closed Dec. 24-25; open Dec. 26, 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., so bring your holiday guests for a visit.
The Shaw House, Garner House and Sanders Cabin, located at the intersection of Morganton Road and Broad Street in Southern Pines, are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4p.m. Groups tours are by appointment. Call 692-2051 for more information.
Tufts Archives holds over a Century of memorabilia from the Pinehurst area. Located in Given Library across from the Holly Inn in the village, the archives are open Mon.-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday. For information, call 295-3642.
Music
Area singing groups will be performing music in downtown Southern Pines on Saturday, Dec. 20. Instrumentals and Choral Groups will be around from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Jan Liverman of WIOZ at 692-2107 or Eileen Malan at 695-3651.
Broadway Series South presents “Seussical, The Musical,” a fantastical world of Dr. Seuss with the land of Whos and the Jungle of Nool, Dec. 30-Jan. 1 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Tickets available at the BTI Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets.
Pinehurst Resort will host The Band of Oz for a New Year’s Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Cost is $75 per person and includes: Dinner 8-10 p.m., Entertainment from 9 p.m., Champagne at midnight, Continental Breakfast 12:30 a.m. For reservations, call 800-487-4653 or 235-8553.
The North Carolina Symphony offers young people the Platypus Theatre “Rhythm in Your Rubbish,” with a saw that can play duets with a cello and bottles that play with the flutes, on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at the BTI Center in Raleigh. Tickets: (919) 733-2750.
Chamber Music Series
The 2003-2004 Chamber Music Series features programs sponsored by the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, held at 3 p.m. For ticket information, call 692-6261, email weymouthcenter@pinehurst.net, or visit www.weymouthcenter.org.
Jan. 11: Ellen Williams, mezzo-soprano, and Terry Rhoades, soprano
Feb. 8: Carolina Piano Trio
March 7: Richard Luby, violinist
April 18: Equal Voices
Classical Concert Series
The 2003-2004 Classical Concert series features several concerts at Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College at 8 p.m. Prices are $20 per person for adult single concert tickets, and student tickets are $8. Call 295-1466 for more information or to purchase tickets.
Jan. 12: Alexandre Bouzlov, cellist
Feb. 25: Spoleto Festival USA Chamber Music event
North Carolina Sympony
The North Carolina Symphony 2003-2004 Moore County Series presents outstanding orchestral programming held at 8 p.m. in the Robert E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For more information or tickets, call (877) 627-6724 or visit www.ncsymphony.org.
Jan. 11: All-Orchestral Concert, Gerhardt Zimmerman, conductor laureate
Feb. 5: Classical Favorites, Kenneth Raskin, conductor
March 18: A Wagnerian Night at the Opera, William Henry Curry, conductor
April 29: Sarah Chang, violin, potential music director finalist
The Moore County Choral Society holds rehearsals for its spring classical concert at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church on May Street in Southern Pines. Registration will close on Jan. 6. The concert will take place on April 18. For more information, please call 295-9085 or 949-3619.
The Moore County Youth Chorale meets at Bethesda Presbyterian in Aberdeen. Ages 6-14. For information: Nancy Arnold, 944-9378.
Sandhills Music Academy at Southern Pines United Methodist Church is now registering students for spring classes to begin Jan. 12 offering Kindermusik for newborns-5 years and Childrens Choir for 2nd-12th grade. For more information, call Torin Wright at 295-4863.
Nature
The “Annual Southern Pines Christmas Bird Count” will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21 at Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve sponsored by the Moore County Bird Club. Call Libba Watson, organizer, at 692-2167. Volunteers are welcome.
Nightlife
Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events.
The Back Alley, 274 Gatewood Ave, Southern Pines, welcomes members and guests. Live entertainment is featured each Friday night. Back Alley may be reached at 693-1150.
Basils’, 211-H in Olmstead Village , 1.5 miles west of the traffic circle and opposite Homewood Suites features The Mellow Jazz Trio every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. On Fridays is Donn Stanley on the piano. Reservations suggested at 235-3737.
Broad Street Bar & Grill, 715 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, features the Hot Rod this Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Hot Rod will take you on a Rock-n-Roll joy ride through the best of the 60’s-90’s and today’s party rock favorites!
Café Diva in Southern Pines presents the easy listening sounds of the holidays with “Movin’ Through,” Friday, Dec. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. Dinner fare will be served. Closed Christmas Day! The café is available for holiday parties and catering. Info: 695-3663.
Dugan’s Pub in Pinehurst features unplugged nights on Wednesday with local bands, karaoke on Thursdays, and on Friday and Saturday the pub offers a different live band each weekend. Cover charge applies. Info: 295-3400.
Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst, offers a winetasting every Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. featuring a different vineyard weekly. A full dinner menu is also available. Info: 295-FOOD (3663).
The In Zone (formerly Right-on-Cue): 1113 S. Old U.S. 1, Southern Pines, across from the Sports Page. For more information, call 695 - 0049.
The May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music with The Randy Hughes Band with Steve McKenzie on lead guitar, and Joyner, Marie and Young alternating each Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Reservations suggested, 692-4110.
Neville’s Club, 130 W. New Hampshire, Southern Pines, No cover. Information: 692-1939.
O’Donnell’s of downtown Southern Pines hosts weekend live entertainment for members and guests as often as possible and features Wednesday night guest bartenders with tips going to charity. Call 695-1915 or go to www.patodonnellspub.com.
The Red Room, downtown Southern Pines’ nightclub showcasing cutting-edge, electronic music DJ’s Friday nights (18+) and DJ Hitman every Saturday night spinning Top 40 dance music (21+). Info: 695-2300 or www.theredroomclub.com. 100 W. Massachusetts Ave.
Red’s Roaring 20’s Jazz and Supper Club, 130 Wicker St., Sanford, offers an Open Mike Night on Wednesdays and features some live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights, from 8 to 11 p.m. Dinner is served Tues.-Sat. from 4 p.m. Call (919) 777-0107 for more information.
Shuckers Oyster Bar, 135 Pinehurst Ave., Southern Pines features live entertainment on their deck Saturdays and Wednesdays, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. No Cover! For more information, call 695-1000.
The Venue—A Performing Art Gallery features “Dancin with Glen Davis!” Friday, Dec. 19. Glen Davis sings a variety of music that will get you in the dancing mood. The cafe opens at 7 p.m., entertainment is from 8 to 11 p.m. 35 McIntyreRd., Pinehurst, 235-0189, www.thevenuepinehurst.com.
The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room is open Wednesday and Friday nights as a casual wine bar with an extensive selection of wines by the glass and half glass. Info: 692-3066.
Sports
There is a pickup soccer game for any and all ages on Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Southern Pines Middle School Soccer Field. Call Dre at 692-5385 for further information.
The Sandhills Youth Soccer League offers soccor games with practice times that vary. Info: 255-0662.
For tennis: there are public courts behind Sandhills Community College and in the downtown park on Ashe Street in Southern Pines. For instruction call the Lawn and Tennis Club at 692-7270, or the Pinehurst Tennis Club at 235-8556.
There is a pick up volleyball game each Sunday at Aberdeen Lake at 3 p.m. Call 944-5902 for information
Theater
Carolina Performing Arts
670 SW Broad St., Southern Pines. Call 695-7898 to register today.
Drama Classes at CPAC: Creative Dramatics: Mon & Wed, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Drama Workshop: Mon, Wed, & Fri. 4:30-6 p.m.; Drama One: Tues & Thurs 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Film One: Tues 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Dancer Acts I: Wed, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Dancer Acts II: Thurs, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Reader’s Theatre and Senior: Mon & Wed 10-11:30 a.m.
Theatre America Auditions. Men needed for musical review to be produced in March 2004 and directed by Rod Harter. A stipend is included. Contact Rod Harter at 724-4905 or by email at rharter@nc.rr.com.
Sandhills Theatre Company
250 NW Broad St. , Southern Pines
Box Office/Tickets: 690-9069
Business Office: 944-7853
www.sandhillstheatre.com
January (TBA): See How They Run, a slapstick comedy set in a vicarage in post-World War II England. Venue: Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College.
Feb. 21-22: A Thousand Cranes, a poignant story of a young Japanese girl diagnosed with radiation sickness.
March 12-21: The Foreigner. An extremely shy young man is left at a fishing lodge in Georgia.
April 23-25: Patchwork, a cleverly designed ensemble of old-fashioned fables and contemporary foibles. Venue: Carthage Amphitheater, Carthage.
May 22-23: The Man Who Tried to Save the World. A Texas good old boy stumbles into the disaster relief field and discovers his own great gift.
June 10-13: Meshuggah Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense. The Little Sisters of Hoboken are back in this musical comedy and this time they are learning Yiddish. Venue: Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College.
Auditions
Sandhills Theatre Company announces its 2003-2004 Season Auditions and Rehearsals. Auditions will be held at Classroom 103 of Van Dusen Hall at SCC.
‘The Foreigner” By Larry Shue Auditions: Jan. 5 or 6. Callbacks: Jan. 7. Casting Needs: 5 men; two women,townspeople. Performances: March 12–21 (Dark Monday and Tuesday). Location: Sunrise Theater.
“Patchwork” Auditions: Feb. 2, 3. Callbacks: Feb. 4. Casting Needs: between four and 41 youth actors. Performances: April 23, 24, 25 outdoors at Carthage Amphitheater.
“Meshuggah Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense” Auditions: April 13 or 14. Callbacks: April 15. Casting Needs: four women and one man. Performances: June 10–13, at Owens Auditorium of Sandhills Ccmmunity College.
Temple Theatre
118 Carthage St, Sanford
Box Office/Tickets (919) 774-4155
www.wave-net.net/templetheatre
Through Dec. 21: “A Taffetas Christmas-A ‘50’s Christmas Reunion” by Rick Lewis
Jan. 29–Feb. 15: “I Do! I Do!” Words by Tom Jones and Music by Harry Schmidt
March 11–28: “Picasso At The Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin
April 22–May 9: “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon
June 10–27: “Always Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley
Tours
Moore County Historical Association is sponsoring a 12-day tour of our National Parks in the Southwest from June 13–24, 2004. Call 692-2051 or 692-2365 for more details.
ARTours
The Arts Council of Moore County hosts various ARTours over the year. Reservations or more information is available by calling 692-4356 or consult the website at www.arts-council-moore.org, e-mail: kmacrae@pinehurst.net.
The annual tour to New York on March 24-28 features award-winning Broadway shows “Boy from Ox” and “Never Gonna Dance” plus Madama Butterfly at the Met. Accommodations: the Warwick Hotel.
Join a tour to Winston Salem on April 6 featuring Piedmont Opera’s production of the American musical classic “Porgy & Bess.” Pre-theater dinner at Nobel’s Grill included. Deadline for registration Jan. 5.
Join an exciting art and architecture tour to Spain on May 6-18. Visit Spain’s three dynamic, art-filled cities: Barcelona, Bilboa and Madrid. Also visit Toledo, San Sebastian, spend a night in a lovely parador in the village of Sos del Rey Catolico. Accommodations in 4-star hotels. Registration deadline Jan.15.
Kirk Tours
Kirk Tours offers trips to Broadway Series South 2003–2004 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium with Dress Circle Seating for the 2 p.m. matinee and Dutch treat dinner after the show. Info: www.kirktours.com.
Jan. 24: The Graduate. The hilarious coming-of-age story about Benjamin Braddock. $78 pp.
Feb. 14: Les Misérables. Around the globe, people are swept away by the power, the passion, and the triumph of the human spirit that is Les Misérables. $79 pp.
March 15: Mamma Mia! Abba’s greatest hits woven into three wonderful love stories. $86 pp.
May 8: Oliver! Dickens’s greatest characters spring to life again. $72 pp.
June 5: Fame. The young, dynamic, 24-member ensemble performs with brilliant music and vivacious choreography that will have you dancing in the aisles. $70 pp.
