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The Genesee Theatre Presents: America -- Thu, 8/24
Thursday, September 24th, 8:00 p.m.
The Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee St
America with special guest Down the Line
Tickets available at the box office
or Ticketmaster
Joplin's Java -- Standing in the Gap -- CD Release Party -- Thu, 9/24
Thursday, September 24th
Joplin's Java
Standing in the Gap -- CD Release Party
7:00 p.m. 'til 10:00 p.m.
Free -- Donations being accepted for KidsUganda
This Thursday, Joplin's Java & Ragtime Cafe is hosting the CD release party for "Standing in the Gap" produced by Ken Hall and Jami Considine. All the Readings and music are to benefit KidsUganda! With specials guests, Emi Jarvi, Donna Jarvi, Scott Hall and Kim Minichiello. Come support a good cause!
When Ken and friends performed here in July, together we sponsored THREE children for a WHOLE YEAR in one afternoon! THANK YOU!!!
Juz Jokkin' 4th Anniversary Celebration -- Sat, Sept 19
Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 p.m. (doors open 7:45)
Juz Jokkin' -- 4th Anniversary Celebration
115 N Genesee St
Tickets are 2 for $25 in advance and include dinner which begins at 8:20 (otherwise tickets are $20)
reservations@waukegancomedy.com or call 847.649.3657 (debra)
Clockwise Theatre Company Kickoff Event -- Thu 9/17
Thursday, September 17th, 7:00 p.m.
The Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee St
Clockwise Theatre Company Kickoff Event
Tickets available at clockwisetheatre.com
Short performances featuring the talents of Alexandra Main (Jeff-nominated actress and Gift Theatre ensemble member) Doug McDade (two-time Jeff Award winning actor), Jasmin Cardenas, Miranda Gonzalez, Maggie Graham, Less Boyd (Clockwise Co-Artistic Director), Mac Myles, and Icelle Anderson are on the program. Selected scenes include excerpts from Tanya Saracho’s Kita Y Fernanda and WALLS, Sci-Fi Series for the Stage by Madelyn Sergel, and represent the diverse offerings Clockwise brings to Lake County’s arts scene. Music, food, and a silent auction round out the evening’s entertainment for this fundraising event. To RSVP, see below!
Clockwise Mission
Clockwise Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre company committed to producing timely, smart, professional theatre. With an emphasis on Midwestern artists, Clockwise works to provide satisfying theatrical and cultural experiences for local audiences and professional opportunities for local artists.
The Genesee Theatre Presents: Casablanca Fri 9/18 & Sat 9/19
Friday, September 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 2:00 p.m.
The Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee St
Casablanca
Tickets available at the box office
• Adults -- $6
• Seniors 65 and up -- $3
• Children 12 and under -- $3
• Military personnel with ID -- $3
Joplin's Java -- Fri, 9/18 -- Laury Shelley
Friday, September 18th
Joplin's Java
Laury Shelley
7:00 p.m. 'til 10:00 p.m.
$10
This Friday, a fresh new face is coming to Joplin's! Laury Shelley is an amazing, dynamic Chicago singer who has toured for over 5 years with Grammy & Academy Award winning composer Michel Legrand. She has also performed with jazz greats Phil Woods, Ron Carter, Grady Tate and Randy Brecker. For this show she is being accompanied by Tom Muellner on piano, Jim Cox on bass, Phil Gratteau on drums, and David Gross on trombone. Tom Muellner, who has performed at Joplin's Java many a time, is one of Chicago's hottest jazz pianists. Laury's voice will MELT YOU! This evening will be absolutely unforgettable! Tickets are still on sale, call in and reserve yours today!
The Genesee Theatre Presents: The Lake Forest Symphony
Sunday, September 13th, 3:00 p.m.
The Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee St
Lake Forest Symphony: From Russia with Love
Tickets available at the box office
or Ticketmaster