The Music Matters Recital will feature the community’s young
musicians displaying their talents. Music Matters is a Gateway Arts Council
program that gives area youth the opportunity to create music and demonstrate
their talents. The goal for the program is to provide not only instruments,
but additional music education and performance outlets. The students
participating in this event raise money & all donations/proceeds benefit
the Shriner's Hospitals.
Price: Free
Located at: Masonic Temple (303 E Poplar Street, Sidney)
Gateway Arts Council is proud to be able to bring professional
entertainment to Shelby County through its Presents Series. This
season’s Presents Series is a sure bet for the best in arts and entertainment in Shelby County. Great
songs, dynamic groups, family fun, moving performances – all are a part of
the series. It is a season you won’t want to miss and we invite you to be a
part of it!
Once again we will be having reserved seating for season ticket holders.. Now when you purchase your tickets, you will have a choice in
seats. Season tickets are also available at a discounted price of $45, or $15
dollars per show! Please call or visit
Gateway Arts Council at 937-498-2787 or 216 N. Miami Ave - Sidney to purchase season tickets!
Gary Lewis & The Playboys
Sunday, November 20, 2011
7:00PM
Sidney High School Auditorium
Gary Lewis and the Playboys, a 1960’s rock and roll group, have 8 Gold Singles, 17 Top 40 Hits, 4 Gold Albums, and 45 Million records sold worldwide and today remain one of the hottest acts around. When Gary comes out on stage, audiences still scream and when he ends a song, they shout for more.
Gary Lewis and The Playboys took their first single, “This Diamond Ring” straight to number one. After their second hit titled “Count Me In” went to number two, Gary and the band proved that they would be a continued success. They followed with more Top 10 songs such as “Save Your Heart For Me”, “Everybody Loves A Clown”, “She’s Just My Style”, “Sure Gonna Miss Her”, and many more.
In 1965 Gary was Cash Box magazine’s “Male Vocalist of the Year”, winning the honor over other nominees Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. He was the first and only artist during the 1960’s to have his first seven releases reach Billboard magazine’s Top 10 on the Hot 100 chart. Along with his appearances on various popular television shows including “American Bandstand”, “Hullabaloo”, and “The Tonight Show”, Gary accumulated an impressive five appearances within two years on the “Ed Sullivan Show”. Gary, No.1 son of comedian Jerry Lewis, has landed his own spot in music history!
Currently, the band performs between 60 and 100 shows a year with the likes of The Grass Roots, Peter Noone, The Turtles and The Buckinghams. You won’t want to miss this show!
RED - A Tribute by Tom Mullica
Sunday, February 12, 2012
7:00PM
Sidney High School Auditorium
It’s hysterical! – It’s heartwarming! – It’s fun for the entire family! Join us for a night of warm, gentle humor at America’s funniest tribute show. Tom Mullica pays tribute to America’s Most Beloved Clown as he magically transforms himself into the comedy genius of Red Skelton live on stage. Red Skelton was an American comedian, best known as a top radio and television star from 1937 to 1971. Skelton’s show business career began in his teens as a circus clown and went on to Broadway, films, radio, TV, night clubs and casinos. Join Freddy the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, George Applebee and a legion of memorable characters in this wonderfully-funny tribute performance by Tom Mullica.
“ From the day we met in the early 80’s, Red and I shared moments of both happiness and sadness together. Red was kind to everyone he met; he was a touchable person who shared his life with those around him. He lived every day as if it was Christmas. He gave me permission to use his material, gave me W.C. Field’s twisted pool cue and most importantly, he trusted me. I once told him I didn’t feel as though I was contributing anything to life, and what I was doing doesn’t mean anything to anyone except me. He said, “Tom, don’t talk like that and never forget that laughter, and being able to evoke it, is a gift of the Gods!”
Oh What a Night - A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Sunday, April, 2011
7:00PM
Sidney High School Auditorium
Oh What a Night! is an exciting musical revue written and directed by independent Motown producer and creative consultant George Soloman, and award-winning producer/director Michael Chapman with choreography by Paul Holmquist. Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adore You, Working My Way Back To You, Lets Hang On and Who Loves You are just some of the many hits you'll enjoy from the dynamic song book. This loving concert tribute will feature all the original hits as well as several top 10 releases not in Broadway's Tony awarding-winning hit, The Jersey Boys. The show and delivers informative and often hilarious banter between our stellar, high-spirited cast. Fans of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will surely want to see Oh What a Night!
In 1990 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons were included into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To this day their unique and irresistible music continues to thrill all ages. The personable cast of Oh What a Night! stay true to the original recordings without trying to mimic or impersonate the group...And their interpretation of these classic hits are so true to the original recordings that it must be pointed out that our cast is singing live and not lip-syncing. The end result is a show as fresh and relevant today as it is nostalgic for the purists. The audience gets to know and love our four dynamic talents and cheer them on with each exciting, individual performance.
This exhilarating music revue has been thrilling audiences with great choreography, boundless energy, humor and, of course, instantly recognizable classic pop songs that make this show indeed...Oh What a Night!
Tickets available at: Ron & Nita's in Sidney, Sidney Kroger, and Gateway Arts
Council (937-498-2787)
Located at: Sidney High School Auditorium (1215 Campbell Road, Sidney)
The Princess Ball - A
Father–Daughter Dance - May, 2012 - 7:00–9:30PM
Come be a princess at this very special"Father-Daughter"
dance. Enjoy the evening dancing the night away as a live DJ plays all of
your favorite songs at Lehman High School! Enter your name to win a number of
prizes, including a Bitty Baby & an American Girl doll! Enjoy cookies and
punch. Most of all, enjoy spending time with your favorite guy – your dad!
Price: $10 Dad & Daughter; $15 Dad & 2 or More
Daughters
Tickets available at: Ron & Nita's in Sidney, Sidney Kroger, and Gateway Arts
Council (937-498-2787)
Located at: Lehman High School Gymnasium (2400 St. Marys Avenue, Sidney)
The Visual Arts committee is responsible for the Spring Fling
Fine Art Exhibit. Held annually since the spring of 2000, the Spring Fling
has become the area's premiere art show. Over the years, this juried event has
been patronized by hundreds of artists and thousands of fine art supporters.
The Gateway Arts Council see growth in
talent each year, as entries are received from near and far. A fine art
professional ischosen to be adjudicators of the show. This year, the show moves to its new home at the Gateway Arts Council Office at 216 N. Miami Ave in Sidney. It also will be a juried show for entry with 100 pieces of art making the show. One of the show's
greatest traditions is its opening reception, which is free to participating
artists. Docent-led tours also take pace for area third graders, during which
the third graders are taught the elements of art and principles of design
through viewing the show. The children also have the privilege of seeing an
artist at work. The exhibit lasts two weeks and is always impressive! 2011
marks the 11th year of this great exhibit!
Artists interested in entering their work should call or
email
Gateway Arts Council (937-498-2787), or visit our registration page.
Price: Free
Located at: Gateway Arts Council Office 216 N. Miami Ave - Sidney.
The Youth Education Series (YES! Series) presents the arts
to children and families by way of national touring companies with a variety
of genres in busic, dance, and theatre. We strive to provide a well-crafted
art experience that produces positive arts, academic, and social experiences
for our community's children. This year we will be offering three fun and
entertaining shows based on classic literature, including The Emperor's New
Clothes, Mr. Scrooge (based on the Dickens classic), and Alice in Wonderland.
Additionally, we will be presenting the Columbus Children's Theatre's Young
Amelia Earhart free to 2nd graders county-wide during a school-day field
trip. The goal with the YES! Series is to educate as well as entertain.
Season Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 Children
Individual Shows: $6 Adults; $4 Children To order or purchase, call 937-498-2787, visit the Gateway Arts Council Office 216 N. Miami, Ron & Nita's in downtown Sidney or Sidney Kroger.
Aladdin
Saturday, October 15, 2011
2:00pm
Cameo Theatre
A boy named Aladdin is infatuated by the beautiful princess, the Sultan’s daughter. But he’s just a poor street boy. What would such a beautiful princess ever want with him? It’s impossible… or is it? Aladdin comes upon an old lamp and, when he accidentally rubs it, a Magic Genie appears. Things are looking up for the boy and his mother, but watch out, Aladdin! An evil magician has been searching for that lamp for years and he wants it badly! Aladdin gets more than he bargained for in this age old story full of magic, adventure and romance featuring audience participation.
Gift of the Magi
Saturday, December 10, 2011
3:00pm
Cameo Theatre
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation during the Christmas season.
The Wright Brother's
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Private Showing for County Second Graders
Sidney High School Auditorium
Sometimes great voyages of discovery happen in our own backyard – in this case, Dayton, Ohio! “The Brothers of Flight”, Wilbur and Orville Wright will take you on an exciting, true journey as they relive the fascinating story of how they were inspired as children. It started with a toy helicopter that changed their life and eventually led to the birth of air travel. Ohio history comes to life “wright” before your eyes in your school!
Ugly Duckling
Saturday, March 10, 2012
2:00pm
Cameo Theatre
"The Ugly Duckling" is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from his neighbors until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better. “The Ugly Duckling” was first published 11 November 1843 with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great critical acclaim. The tale has been adapted to various media including opera, musical, and animated film. The tale is completely Andersen's invention and owes no debt to fairy or folk lore.
It is the mission of the Gateway Arts Council to promote the
accessibility, creation, presentation, and preservation of artistic/cultural resources
for the benefit, enjoyment and enrichment of the Shelby County community.
Gateway Arts
Council | 216 N. Miami Ave. | PO Box 14 | Sidney, Ohio 45365
telephone: 937-498-2787
email: Office@GatewayArtsCouncil.org
