Apr 25 Saturday
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.
The Mountain Harmony Show Choir and Northwoods Performing Arts present their annual youth show, this year entitled "High School Musical, Jr." Under the direction of Nina Pletsch, "High School Musical" features two popular teens auditioning for East High's Spring musical and is a nostalgic romp as they navigate the ins and outs of high school drama. Performances are scheduled on Apr. 16-18 and Apr. 23-25.
Apr 26 Sunday
Gayle Havercroft is displaying his unique block printing pieces at Indaba Coffee Shop through April and May. He's been perfecting his skills since 2001 and especially enjoys using the Palouse as inspiration for many of his works. Gayle began adding watercolor to the block prints a few years ago. You won't want to miss seeing these. Come for the art! Stay for the coffee!
Don Bailey, artist extraordinaire, is showing his work at Indaba Coffee on W Riverside through the months of March and April. Don't miss this. His work is unique and appealing to all.Come for the art! Stay for the coffee!
We exist in a moment of over-stimulation and information saturation, a moment where a short descriptive paragraph can create a beautiful, sparkling image for us, but then be quickly forgotten and dissolved back into the ether of the internet. These bits of data are reassembled into images or video, which can be visually interesting, but a bit disconcerting at times. This work is a playful way to make commentary on the serious questions about AI art. Using very simple pre-programmed vacuuming/mopping robots with some minimal modifications I wrangle the robots to produce something visually interesting. The catch is, just like AI, these robots cannot do it on their own. They need input and a lot of help from a person to make the art.
Apr 27 Monday
Sponsored by River Ridge Association of Fine Arts, Pennie Woods will have her whimsical painting on display and for sale at the Garland Sandwich Shoppe located on Madison across from the Garland Theater. Pennie's art is colorful, captivating, and affordable. Stop in to see! And have a sandwich! The Garland Sandwich Shoppe is open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Join us at ConnectDinners for a weekly gathering that feels more like a family meal than a typical church service. Enjoy a free dinner while connecting with neighbors and exploring faith in a warm, open environment. No RSVP is needed—simply pull up a chair because there is always room at the table for you. Visit www.ConnectDinners.org for more information.