April 2008 at Raue Center
April 2008 at Raue Center
Cherryholmes
Friday, April 4, 2008 7:30 pm
“Cherryholmes II Black and White” debuts at the top of Billboard’s Bluegrass Chart. Considered America’s new first family of bluegrass, Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the bluegrass world by winning the 2005 International Bluegrass Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year. more …
Nothin’ Up My Sleeve 6
Saturday, April 5, 2008 7:00 pm
It’s a yearly hit for the whole family! Mystifying, dazzling, befuddling, bamboozling. It’s Nothin’ Up My Sleeve! Back by popular demand—some of the Midwest’s finest magicians and entertainers combine tricks, sleight of hand, amazing illusions, juggling and ventriloquism. more …
From Opera to Broadway
Live Opera for the first time at Raue Center!
Friday, April 11, 2008 7:30 pm
An evening of song with Soprano Lauren Curnow and Baritone Levi Hernandez, with Luciano Laurentiu, accompanist.
A wonderful evening of song with three of our nations fastest rising stars on stage at Raue Center for a delightful evening featuring selections from a wide palette of artistry; from Puccini to Gershwin— this evening should be remarkable! more …
Festival of Four—A World of Music on a Single Stage
Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:30 pm
Passion, spirit and raw emotion come to life as a world of musical possibilities unveil the quartet known as Festival of Four. more …
Maria Stuarda
La Scala's Opera
Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:00 pm
Maria Stuarda (Mary Stuart) is a tragic opera, tragedia lirica, in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti to a libretto by Giuseppe Bardari based on Friedrich von Schiller’s 1800 play MARIA STUART. It is based on the lives of Mary, Queen of Scots and her cousin Queen Elizabeth I.
Approximate running time: 2 hours 45 minutes more …
Jim Brickman
Pre-Show Reception - $15 per person add'l
Friday, April 18, 2008 7:30 pm
Jim Brickman returns to Raue Center to present his revolutionary sound of adult contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano. more …
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play
Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:30 pm
This dynamic ensemble performs everything including jazz, folk, blues and classics. The group is led by multi-talented Chris Brubeck, the son of legendary jazz musician, Dave Brubeck, and includes the creative combination of Joel Brown on guitar and Peter “Madcat” Ruth on harmonica. more …
Voices in Harmony - Harmony United
Sunday, April 20, 2008 4:00 pm
This is one of the most unique programs ever by Voices in Harmony. We have invited Singers of United Lands (S.O.U.L.) to join their voices in a one-of-a-kind program with music from around the world. more …
District 300 Annual Award Ceremony Spring Gala
Friday, April 25, 2008 6:30 pm
District 300 Annual Award Ceremony Spring Gala will feature the distribution of the inaugural Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, the Alumni Award, innovation grants and other large grants. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. more …
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Pre-Show Reception - $15 per person add'l
Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:00 and 7:30 pm
One of the most endearing and enduring musicals, Ain’t Misbehavin’ started with a concept—the music of Fats Waller—and sparked it with high-voltage energy. more …
La Forza del Destino
La Scala's Opera - Digital Film
Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:00 pm
This production of Giuseppe Verdi’s tragedy La Forza del Destino is conducted by Zubin Mehta and designed by Ezio Frigerio. Violeta Urmana and Marcello Giordani give stunning performances in the roles of Donna Leonora and Don Alvaro, portraying the tragic love story between the two characters with the utmost vehemence. more …
