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Regular Season Shows /
Performing Arts for Youth and Seniors
Indian Valley Theatre /
Music Teachers Consortium Recitals
Evenings of Bluegrass /
Society for Preservation of Old Time Music
Gospel Music /
Irish Music Celebration
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Artist |
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09/30/07
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E-MAIL - operahouse@sannauk.com
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09/30/07
7:00 p.m.
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MONROE CROSSING Award winning Bluegrass band named in honor of Bill Monroe,performs music of Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs and the Osborne Brothers as well as contemporary forms of Bluegrass
Question and answer session at 7:00 p.m. before |
Bluegrass |
$22.50 $20/65+ $18 students |
10/07/07
7:00 p.m.
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THE GREENROOM - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT
A fully improvised,fully interactive show,Greenroom's improv takes audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turns them into hilarious theatre pieces before your eyes! Competing improv tea |
Comedy Improv |
$18/$15-65+/$12/Students |
11/03/07
8:00 p.m.
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BANJO BUDDIES DIXIELAND BAND
Always a favorite at the Sandwich(DeKalb Co.) Fair are the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band, one of the most unique and exciting musical attractions around today. This high-energy Dixieland show band has performed throughout the |
Dixieland Show Band |
$20/$18 -65+/$15 Students |
11/17/07
8 p.m.
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GRANDE ROMANZA- Grand Romantic Victor Herbert selections, Student Prince, Showboat, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and more sung by Nina and Stefano in beautiful "Grande" Romantic costumes.
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Grande Operettas and Classic Broadway in Costume |
$20/$18-65+/$15 Students |
01/12/08
8:00 p.m.
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JIM KANAS TRIO & FRIENDS
Tight three-part vocal harmonies with Jim Kanas on guitar, Roger Hintzsche on acoustic bass and Steve Strombeck, a fourth generation fiddler, but don't be surprised if you hear pedal-steel guitar, twin fiddles, banjo, harmonic |
Bluegrass, Swing, Jazz and Folk Music |
$20/$18- 65+/$15/Students |
01/27/08
7:00 p.m.
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MOSCOW NIGHTS with GOLDEN GATES
Authentic traditional Russian folk music featuring Moscow Nights, award winning world recognized trio from Russia, and Golden Gates, Russian children dancers on a 5 week sold out tour through the U.S>A.
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Russian folk music and children dancers |
$22.50/$20-65+/$18 Students |
02/09/08
8 p.m.
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CHORAL-AIRES CHORUS
Local award winning members of Sweet Adelines International and a Men's Barbershop Quartet.
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Women's and Men's Barbershop Harmonies |
$18/$15-65+/$12 students |
03/08/08
8 p.m. 7:30 Lecture/Demonstration
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THE GENERAL GUINNESS BAND
A Cabaret show combining pub music, ballads, and haunting sea songs with traditional fiddle tunes and Irish step-dancing. Includes humor and a bit o' history and culture.
This presentation is supported by the Performing Art |
Irish songs, instrumentals, dance, humor and history |
$22.50/$20-65+/$18-Students |
03/29/08
8 p.m.
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MAXWELL STREET KLEZMER BAND
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band was named in tribute to the spirit of Chicago's early immigrants and the music they made. Combining classical and jazz styles with folk traditions, their unique blend of dance music, folk songs |
Eastern European Yiddish Music |
$20/$18-65+/$15-Students |
04/18/08
8:00 p.m.
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ELISABETH von TRAPP
Elisabeth, the granddaughter of legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of
Music, has created her own artistic style, at once ethereal and earthy, delicate and powerful. With equal ease and eloquence she |
Bach to Broadway vocals with cello and guitar |
$20/18-65+/$15-Students |
04/26/08
8:00 p.m.
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SHAKESPEARE'S TWELFTH NIGHT
Mistaken identities, misdirected passions, unrequited love,fools, reveling and madness... Shakespeare's popular comedy about twins Sebastian and Viola who are separated by shipwreck boasts some of his most memorable character |
Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT - a Musical |
$22.50/$20-65+/$18-Students |
Performing Arts for Youth and Seniors
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TALL TALES: K-8th Grade
Histories For Kids, Inc. Terry Lynch narrates stories of the legends ofPecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, Bess Call and John Henry.
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Thurs., October 2, 2007
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THE DOCTOR IS IN- An All Dr. Seuss Show Pre-K-5th
Sandi Sylver, Storyteller, Ventriloquist, Songstress
Dr. Seuss stories performed by Sandi and the "girls".
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
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STEAMBOATIN' DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI WITH MARK TWAIN
2ND-6TH Grade 9 AM & 10:30 AM SHOWS CANCELLED
Brian "Fox" Ellis steps on stage to regale the audience with Twain's favorite yarns and his adventures as a cub pilot on the Mississippi. Fox talks about
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Tuesday, October 9. 2007
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THE ADVENTURES OF BETTY BOOKLOVER, SPACE LIBRARIAN
Headcheese/Fat Boss Productions Pre-K-4th
Betty Booklover encourages the love of reading. The program is a perfect fit for the 2007 IREAD theme Mission Read:To the Library and Beyond.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW K-6th Grade
Great Works Theatre Company
Ichabod Crand is the new nerd...er..."schoolmaster" in town, but his snooty cosmopolitan ways rub some of the residents of Sleepy Hollowthe wrong way. He meets their own local lege
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Tuesday, October30, 2007
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RIVER GHOSTS FOX TALES INTERNATIONAL 3-8TH Grade
Drawing from the writings of Mark Twain and true stories of local ghosts, this show is a mix of haunting ballads and spooky tales that are sure to make your flesh crawl.
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
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WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS American Eagle Prod. Pre-K-5
An original musical based on Shel Silverstein's collection of poems.
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Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, Nov.14
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THE INSPECTOR IWANNANO SHOW Mobile ED Prod. K-5th
Inspector Iwannano delivers a strong message with a comedy-packed, magic-filled program. Character clues covered are: respect, trustworthiness, caring, fairness, responsibility, and good citizenship.
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Thursday, November 15 2007
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IF YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE, YOUR EARS CAN'T BE FAR BEHIND. Hasety Pudding Puppet Co. K-3rd Grade
If things go just right, Ralph could become one of Santa's helpers at the North Pole. All he has to do is get through the interview and he'll be
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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THE HIPMAS CAROL - Headcheese/Fat Boss Prod. Pre-K-8th
This is a fast-paced, lightning-style blues rendition of Charles Dickens' classic.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
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THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP CONCERT - Lee Murdock 3rd-8th
The story in song based on the historic events of a 19th century Great Lakes captain who sails the treacherous winter waters of Lake Michigan to deliver the Tannenbaum (the Christmas tree) to German
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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STORIES FROM THE NORTH POLE Sandi Sylver Pre-K-5th
Storyteller, Songstress, Ventriloquist/Sandi dresses as Mrs. Clausand tells stories from the North Pole "point of view." This show includes holiday singing and "The Girls", her puppet family.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
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THE INSPECTOR IWANNANO SHOW - Mobile ED Productions
A special magnifying glass, a talking cartoons drawing, a contraption that creates an American flag, and a trust building game show help students uncover certain "character clues" - respect, trustworth
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
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MIKE OFFUTT'S ULTIMATE SCIENCE SHOW K-8th Grade
Artists of Note
An unusual demonstration of oddities and seemingly magical "tricks" with explanations of the scientific principles which make these remarkable feats possible.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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POPEYE AND SWEE' PEA Class Act Pre-K - 5th Grade
Trained dog act with amazing tricks including tightrope walking balancing on a can, jumping rope with members of the audience. "Popeye" educates audiences on the valueof a good obedience foundation
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Thursday, January 10,2008
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Mobile ED Prod. 2nd-8th
Important characters and events surrounding his life will be expressed through song, poetry, and powerful oration.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER K-8th Grade
Hastey Pudding Puppet Company
This show teachesthat judging a person bywhat you see on the outside doesn't work.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
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THE LIVING ABE LINCOLN Mobile ED Prod. K-8th
A chronological first person narrative of his life, from his humble origins in the backwoods of Kentucky through his trying years in the White House.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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TUBMAN -ROAD TO FREEDOM Great Works Theatre Co. 3-8th The life history of one of America's greatest heroes, from her girlhood in slavery to her role as the leading light of the Underground Railroad.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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BY GEORGE AND EVERYBODY ELSE K-6th Grade
Hastey Pudding Puppet Company
Thurston Osgood, host of the interview program, "Meet the Patriots", brings you face to face with Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Betsy Ross.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
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FISH FACE ArtsPower Nat'l. Touring Co. 1st-4th Grade
Addressing serious issues with a winningly light touch, this story sparkles with lively wit based on the children's book, "Fish Face."
CANCELLED
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CANCELLED Thursday, March 6, 2008
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E-Mail operahouse@sannauk.com
or sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
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9/30/07
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CHARLOTTE"S WEB American Eagle Prod. Pre-K - 3rd
A delightful musical that will help students disconver the true meaning of loyalty and friendship.
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Wednesday March 12 & Thursday, March 13, 2008
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT K-8th
American Eagle Productions
Joseph and his brothers learn about loyalty and forgiveness in the most popular musical of the last decade.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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SUPERHEROES THEN AND NOW Histories for Kids, Inc.
K-6th Grade
Get ready to be amazed by the action-packed tales of superheroes of yesterday and today.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
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Annual Fire Victims Relief Benefit Concert
ANNUAL SHOWS DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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Christmas In The Movies
Fox Valley YMCA Dance Co. presents Christmas In The Movies. December 15,16,2007
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Do-It-Yourself MESSIAH
TO BE ANNOUNCED
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E-MAIL operahouse@sannauk.com
or: sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
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Gold Star Academy of Dance
NOT SCHEDULED
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Indian Valley Community Band
FRANKLIN MALL HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT Sunday, November 25, 2007 2 p.m. General Admission - Donation
Indian Valley Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Paul Rossok, will present its 19th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, November 26th, 2006, at the Sandwich Opera House at 2:00 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food or cash will be accepted for the Annual Franklin Mall Project. General seating. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
The Annual Spring Benefit Concert will be presented on Saturday, April 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
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Indian Valley Theatre
AN EVENING OF CULTURE October 20, 21,26,27,28, 2007 Box office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and one hour before each performance.
Christmas Show December 6,7,8,9,2007
Musical- May9,10,16,17,18,2008
SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP 1ST-8TH GRADE June 16-28, 2008
ADVANCED THEATRE WORKSHOP -July 14-26, 2008
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Indian Valley Theatre Summer Workshops
Advanced Workshop - July 14-26, 2008 1st - 8th Grade - June 16-28, 2008
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Music Teachers Consortium Recitals
The Music Teachers' Consortium was formed in 1987 to provide area music students the opportunity to perform on the Opera House stage. Six Sunday afternoon recitals are again scheduled for the coming season. In addition to piano, string and wind instrument students perform. These recitals have become very special events for the young artists, parents and friends. Consortium members are: Joyce Jacobson, Carol Larson, Norma Norling, Elaine Olsen, Jessica Ortega, Wendy Peterson, Sara Stutzman, Linda Thomas, Norma Tucker, and Sandy Wilson. Performances presented by the Opera House are supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
Adults $2/Students $1 October 7. 2007br> November 18, 2007
February 3, 2008 March 9, 2008br> April 13, 2008 May 4, 2008
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TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Tri-County Players
NO SHOWS SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
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128 S. Depot Street
Somonauk, IL 60552
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815/498-2396
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2 Gletty Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
815/786-9292
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125 Duvick Ave.
Sandwich, IL 60548
786-9766
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Full Service Drive Thru
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606 E. Arnold Road
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815-786-2165
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1 E. County Line Road, Suite A
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Sunday 3pm-9pm (Apr-Oct)
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