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Los Lobos
After 34 years of making music, Los lobos (“The Wolves’) is still churning out inventive an inspiring music. Since their first noteworthy public appearance in 1980 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles the band has toured extensively throughout the world, working with such greats as Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. In 1987, the band recorded some Ritchie Valens covers for the soundtrack to the film La Bamba, including the title track which became a number one single for the band and one of only a few non-English songs to top the charts in the U.S.. In 1995, the band released the prestigious and bestselling record “Papa’s Dream” with veteran guitarist and singer Lalo Gurerrero. In recent years, the band has released its first full-length live-show DVD Live at the Fillmore in 2004, and “The Town and the City” album in 2006. “With the exception of U2, no other band has stayed on top of its game as long as Los Lobos.” – Rolling Stones Magazine
Backyard Tire Fire
Listen Now To Backyard Tire Fire
DIARY OF A WORM It’s great to be a worm, but a wormy life also has its difficulties (like wigglingacross a playground as human kids jump rope). Follow a worm’s adventures as he writes about them all in his diary. (Adapted by Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez, based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss)
FLUFFY THE CLASSROOM GUINEA PIG When Fluffy enters a Best Pets Contest, a pesky flea threatens to derail the entire competition. (Adapted by Steven Lutvak & Robert L. Freedman, based on the book Fluffy’s Silly Summer by Kate McMullan.)
HORACE & MORRIS BUT MOSTLY DOLORES Three mice promise to be best friends forever. But when Horace and Morris join the Mega-Mice club (for boys only!), and Dolores becomes a Cheese Puff (for girls only!), what will happen to their friendship? (Adapted by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, based on the book by James Howe, Illustrated by Amy Walrod.
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE Young Jeremy Jacob would love to sail away and be a pirate no vegetables, no manners, no bedtime, and no rules at all! But he soon discovers that there’s really no place like home. (Adapted by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin, based on the book by Melinda Long, illustrations by David Shannon.)
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE A bossy little pig’s demands frazzle a little girl in this hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. (Adapted by Anthony King & Scott Brown, based on the book by Laura Numeroff, illustrations by Felicia Bond.)
LILLY’S BIG DAY Lilly’s teacher is getting married, and she just knows she’ll be a great flower girl, despite the fact that Mr. Slinger has already asked his niece to be the flower girl. When she suffers a bout of stage fright, it’s up to Lilly to save the day! (Adapted by Kevin Del Aguila & Brad Alexander, based on the book by Kevin Henkes.)
THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS When a ferocious dragon smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her fancy clothes, and kidnaps her beloved prince, she dons a paper bag and comes to the rescue. (Adapted by David Kirshenbaum, based on the book by Robert Munsch.)
If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books was directed by Kevin Del Aguila, with choreography by Devanand Janki. Scenery and props were designed by Vaughn Patterson, and costumes.
Appropriate for grades pre-k - 4
Approximately 60 minutes in length
Seven delightful stories come to life in Theatreworks USA’s musical revue If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books . Performed by a multi-talented cast, the stories represent various issues, themes and ideas relevant to a broad and diverse audience of children. Books featured in the show include: DIARY OF A WORM It’s great to be a worm, but a wormy life also has its difficulties (like wigglingacross a playground as human kids jump rope). Follow a worm’s adventures as he writes about them all in his diary. (Adapted by Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez, based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss)
FLUFFY THE CLASSROOM GUINEA PIG When Fluffy enters a Best Pets Contest, a pesky flea threatens to derail the entire competition. (Adapted by Steven Lutvak & Robert L. Freedman, based on the book Fluffy’s Silly Summer by Kate McMullan.)
HORACE & MORRIS BUT MOSTLY DOLORES Three mice promise to be best friends forever. But when Horace and Morris join the Mega-Mice club (for boys only!), and Dolores becomes a Cheese Puff (for girls only!), what will happen to their friendship? (Adapted by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, based on the book by James Howe, Illustrated by Amy Walrod.
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE Young Jeremy Jacob would love to sail away and be a pirate no vegetables, no manners, no bedtime, and no rules at all! But he soon discovers that there’s really no place like home. (Adapted by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin, based on the book by Melinda Long, illustrations by David Shannon.)
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE A bossy little pig’s demands frazzle a little girl in this hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. (Adapted by Anthony King & Scott Brown, based on the book by Laura Numeroff, illustrations by Felicia Bond.)
LILLY’S BIG DAY Lilly’s teacher is getting married, and she just knows she’ll be a great flower girl, despite the fact that Mr. Slinger has already asked his niece to be the flower girl. When she suffers a bout of stage fright, it’s up to Lilly to save the day! (Adapted by Kevin Del Aguila & Brad Alexander, based on the book by Kevin Henkes.)
THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS When a ferocious dragon smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her fancy clothes, and kidnaps her beloved prince, she dons a paper bag and comes to the rescue. (Adapted by David Kirshenbaum, based on the book by Robert Munsch.)
If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books was directed by Kevin Del Aguila, with choreography by Devanand Janki. Scenery and props were designed by Vaughn Patterson, and costumes.
Appropriate for grades pre-k - 4
Approximately 60 minutes in length
Seven delightful stories come to life in Theatreworks USA’s musical revue If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books . Performed by a multi-talented cast, the stories represent various issues, themes and ideas relevant to a broad and diverse audience of children. Books featured in the show include: DIARY OF A WORM It’s great to be a worm, but a wormy life also has its difficulties (like wigglingacross a playground as human kids jump rope). Follow a worm’s adventures as he writes about them all in his diary. (Adapted by Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez, based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss)
FLUFFY THE CLASSROOM GUINEA PIG When Fluffy enters a Best Pets Contest, a pesky flea threatens to derail the entire competition. (Adapted by Steven Lutvak & Robert L. Freedman, based on the book Fluffy’s Silly Summer by Kate McMullan.)
HORACE & MORRIS BUT MOSTLY DOLORES Three mice promise to be best friends forever. But when Horace and Morris join the Mega-Mice club (for boys only!), and Dolores becomes a Cheese Puff (for girls only!), what will happen to their friendship? (Adapted by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, based on the book by James Howe, Illustrated by Amy Walrod.
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE Young Jeremy Jacob would love to sail away and be a pirate no vegetables, no manners, no bedtime, and no rules at all! But he soon discovers that there’s really no place like home. (Adapted by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin, based on the book by Melinda Long, illustrations by David Shannon.)
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE A bossy little pig’s demands frazzle a little girl in this hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. (Adapted by Anthony King & Scott Brown, based on the book by Laura Numeroff, illustrations by Felicia Bond.)
LILLY’S BIG DAY Lilly’s teacher is getting married, and she just knows she’ll be a great flower girl, despite the fact that Mr. Slinger has already asked his niece to be the flower girl. When she suffers a bout of stage fright, it’s up to Lilly to save the day! (Adapted by Kevin Del Aguila & Brad Alexander, based on the book by Kevin Henkes.)
THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS When a ferocious dragon smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her fancy clothes, and kidnaps her beloved prince, she dons a paper bag and comes to the rescue. (Adapted by David Kirshenbaum, based on the book by Robert Munsch.)
If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books was directed by Kevin Del Aguila, with choreography by Devanand Janki. Scenery and props were designed by Vaughn Patterson, and costumes.
Appropriate for grades pre-k - 4
Approximately 60 minutes in length
Seven delightful stories come to life in Theatreworks USA’s musical revue If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books . Performed by a multi-talented cast, the stories represent various issues, themes and ideas relevant to a broad and diverse audience of children. Books featured in the show include: DIARY OF A WORM It’s great to be a worm, but a wormy life also has its difficulties (like wigglingacross a playground as human kids jump rope). Follow a worm’s adventures as he writes about them all in his diary. (Adapted by Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez, based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss)
FLUFFY THE CLASSROOM GUINEA PIG When Fluffy enters a Best Pets Contest, a pesky flea threatens to derail the entire competition. (Adapted by Steven Lutvak & Robert L. Freedman, based on the book Fluffy’s Silly Summer by Kate McMullan.)
HORACE & MORRIS BUT MOSTLY DOLORES Three mice promise to be best friends forever. But when Horace and Morris join the Mega-Mice club (for boys only!), and Dolores becomes a Cheese Puff (for girls only!), what will happen to their friendship? (Adapted by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, based on the book by James Howe, Illustrated by Amy Walrod.
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE Young Jeremy Jacob would love to sail away and be a pirate no vegetables, no manners, no bedtime, and no rules at all! But he soon discovers that there’s really no place like home. (Adapted by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin, based on the book by Melinda Long, illustrations by David Shannon.)
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE A bossy little pig’s demands frazzle a little girl in this hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. (Adapted by Anthony King & Scott Brown, based on the book by Laura Numeroff, illustrations by Felicia Bond.)
LILLY’S BIG DAY Lilly’s teacher is getting married, and she just knows she’ll be a great flower girl, despite the fact that Mr. Slinger has already asked his niece to be the flower girl. When she suffers a bout of stage fright, it’s up to Lilly to save the day! (Adapted by Kevin Del Aguila & Brad Alexander, based on the book by Kevin Henkes.)
THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS When a ferocious dragon smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her fancy clothes, and kidnaps her beloved prince, she dons a paper bag and comes to the rescue. (Adapted by David Kirshenbaum, based on the book by Robert Munsch.)
If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books was directed by Kevin Del Aguila, with choreography by Devanand Janki. Scenery and props were designed by Vaughn Patterson, and costumes.
Appropriate for grades pre-k - 4
Approximately 60 minutes in length
ROYAL FIREWORKS
Jeanette Sorrell, conductor St. Charles Singers, chorus Matthew Agnew and
Nazar Dzhuryn, cellos
Handel Suite from Water MusicVivaldi Gloria Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Violoncellos Vivaldi La Folia variations
Handel Royal Fireworks Music
This season our yearly salute to the Baroque features not only the St. Charles Singers and Handel’s Water Music, but the ESO’s own cellists, Matt Agnew and Nazar Dzhuryn performing Vivaldi’s concerto written for two celli.
Jeanette Sorrell, conductor St. Charles Singers, chorus Matthew Agnew and
Nazar Dzhuryn, cellos
Handel Suite from Water MusicVivaldi Gloria Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Violoncellos Vivaldi La Folia variations Handel Royal Fireworks Music
This season our yearly salute to the Baroque features not only the St. Charles Singers and Handel’s Water Music, but the ESO’s own cellists, Matt Agnew and Nazar Dzhuryn performing Vivaldi’s concerto written for two celli.
ROYAL FIREWORKS
Jeanette Sorrell, conductor St. Charles Singers, chorus Matthew Agnew and
Nazar Dzhuryn, cellos
Handel Suite from Water MusicVivaldi Gloria Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Violoncellos Vivaldi La Folia variations
Handel Royal Fireworks Music
This season our yearly salute to the Baroque features not only the St. Charles Singers and Handel’s Water Music, but the ESO’s own cellists, Matt Agnew and Nazar Dzhuryn performing Vivaldi’s concerto written for two celli.
BEETHOVEN 7
Jaime Laredo, conductor & viola Isabella Lippi, violin Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
OvertureMozart Sinfonia Concertante Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Jaime Laredo joins ESO’s Concertmaster Isabella Lippi in a dazzling performance of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante you won’t want to miss! Laredo has stunned audiences as soloist, conductor, recitalist and chamber musician for almost 50 years, inspiring critics to write “In the 1920’s it was Yehudi Menuhin; in the 1930’s it was Isaac Stern; and last night it was Jaime Laredo.”
BEETHOVEN 7
Jaime Laredo, conductor & viola Isabella Lippi, violin Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
OvertureMozart Sinfonia Concertante Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Jaime Laredo joins ESO’s Concertmaster Isabella Lippi in a dazzling performance of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante you won’t want to miss! Laredo has stunned audiences as soloist, conductor, recitalist and chamber musician for almost 50 years, inspiring critics to write “In the 1920’s it was Yehudi Menuhin; in the 1930’s it was Isaac Stern; and last night it was Jaime Laredo.”
The mission of the Elgin Short Film Festival is to create a platform for area filmmakers to reach the best possible audience for their work. We encourage all interested filmmakers to apply and experience the art of short cinema in the beautiful Hemmens Cultural Center.
VIP Dance goes above and beyond at every regional event to offer you a competitive experience unlike any other. Dance competitions are meant to provide performance opportunity, offer feedback for improvement, create fun & lasting memories... and of course, present awards! VIP Dance delivers top-notch quality in each of those areas.
Our competitions are held at professional facilities with plenty of dressing space, beautiful staging, and top quality flooring, sound, & lighting. VIP Dance provides Marley flooring in each city. A backstage manager is present at every event. Every performer feels like a star on our stage!
NEW IN 2010... VIP Dance provides video critiques (from ALL 3 judges) and digital scoring, offering the most advanced and descriptive feedback available anywhere! Teachers now receive printed score sheets with a breakdown of points from each judge in the four categories of scoring criteria... performance (1-35), technique (1-35), choreography (1-20), & overall appearance (1-10). VIP Dance offers two levels of competition, intermediate and advanced, with judges' critiques being geared toward the appropriate level. Our judges are qualified professionals who are committed to inspiring young dancers. VIP Dance offers optional convention classes in every city giving dancers the chance to take class from our talented panel of judges.
Our award ceremonies are like no other! We do actually roll out the red carpet for every set of awards and even incorporate our own dramatic theme song during the High Score presentations. VIP Dance gives every participant a VIP Lanyard with an All-Access Pass (which has become quite the collector's item) and VIP cards for each adjudicated routine! Awards presented include medals, plaques, trophies, cash awards, gift certificates, and scholarships. Every studio receives a Studio Swag Award and one Entertainment Award is chosen from each school. All winners are posted on our website complete with videos of the VIP List Top 10!
In addition to the many awards given, VIP Dance makes a charitable donation for every adjudicated award presented on stage as part of our 'Dancing For Charity' program. This gives competitive dancers the opportunity to share their passion by dancing for the good of others.
Teachers do not go unnoticed at VIP Dance! We appreciate your support and thank you through incentive programs... VIP style!!! Early Entry Rebates are available to those that get entries in by the early deadline. Our new Referral Program offers you thanks and incentive for sending studios our way. And best of all... our all new VIP Studio Rewards Program, designed to honor our loyal customers, delivers the best of the best rewards!
Our friendly, courteous staff together with our panel of qualified & energetic judges creates a relaxed competitive atmosphere and a fun event for all! We look forward to seeing you all on the 2010 Tour. In 2011... the company is expanding to host 35 regional events with 3 National Finals. We are excited to grow and promise to continue to bring you the latest and greatest!
Easter Egg Hunt
Family Entertainment
As seen on ABC, NBC, CBS and GAC-TV, Little Nashville is “ROCKIN’ THE WEE WORLD!"
This award-winning, family-focused live concert offers children the opportunity to have a ton of fun while learning about the world around them. The concert features a high-energy stage show with an authentic Southern flair! The music is produced in the vein of today's "hot" Country and while the words and the messaging are geared for the kids, the music is produced for the adults. Our goal is to bring families together and create an experience that both the children and their parents can enjoy. (We're not the Wiggles or Barney...think Garth Brooks for Kids!)Don’t miss this roof-raising, foot-stomping good time… guaranteed to bring the house down!
Watch Little Nashville In Action
Ages: 10 and under ~ Fee: Free
Location: Old Gail Borden Library Lot & The Hemmens Cultural Center
A Special Thanks to the Elgin Moose Lodge #799
