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Season of Entertainment
Season of Entertainment
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John McEuen
Saturday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen performs a broad spectrum of music. A mix of Americana, with a bit of “the old country” music thrown in for good measure, has made John the instrumental poet for America. His musical impressions, which from over 30 years of worldwide travels are brought to the stage with performing expertise that sets him apart from others, focus on acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin.
http://www.johnmceuen.com
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Golden Dragon Acrobats
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 p.m.
Presenting a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the U.S. and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The sixteen members of the Golden Dragon troupe bring their award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
http://www.goldendragonacrobats.com
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Christmas from Dublin:
Starring The Three Irish Tenors
Sunday, December 14, 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with a genuine Irish Christmas filled with songs of the season such as “Little Drummer Boy”, “Silent Night”, “Saviour’s Day” and “O Holy Night”. Direct from the Emerald Isle, Christmas from Dublin is full of warmth, charm, and music that continues to enchant audiences throughout the world. The Irish Tenors are complemented by a full ensemble of musicians for a truly memorable holiday event.
http://thethreeirishtenors.com
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Six Saturday, January 17, 7:30 p.m.
“Six” are six real life brothers who will close out the season with their high-energy, a cappella singing. Performing everything from doo wop, blues, Motown and soft rock, Six (also known as the Knudsen Brothers) showcases amazing vocals and percussion sounds. Based in Branson, Six has shared the stage with Trisha Yearwood, Diana Ross, the Beach Boys, Olivia Newton John, the Doobie Brothers and many others.
http://www.sixrealbrothers.com
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Siegel-Schwall Blues Band
Friday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.
Beat the winter doldrums and enjoy a great night of blues music. A key member of the “Blues Revival of the Late 1960’s”, the Siegel-Schwall Blues Band earned their spurs backing greats like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Willie Dixon. Current band members include: Corky Siegel, harmonica and piano; Jim Schwall, guitar and mandolin; Sam Lay, drums; and Rollo Radford, bass. The band’s most recent CD is entitled “Flash Forward”.
http://www.chamberblues.com
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Special Event: Blues, Barbeque & More
Join the KC Culinaires as they offer KC Chef Clarke Griffin’s special recipe BBQ ribs as well as a Chicago-style Hot Dog Station. Top it off with a selection of delicious side dishes and desserts and it is indeed a “special” event. This pre-performance event will be held in the Student Center and requires a separate advance ticket. See ticket order form for details.
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Space Exploration: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
March 27, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
It has been 40 years since man first walked on the moon! Join the celebration as a Smithsonian Institution speaker looks at the past, present and future of space exploration. How far have we come? What are the challenges that lie ahead? When will humans colonize the moon and land on Mars? What are the implications of long term space travel? It’s a fascinating look at the human need for exploration and at the adventures that await us in space.
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