The five sincere young men that make up Cadillac Sky, Bryan, Matt, Ross, Panda, and David, realize that people remember moments...when they look back on their life, they will not remember the days, but the moments in their life.  Cadillac Sky is a musical unit that strives with every note recorded, every show performed, to create moments that will be remembered and music that will last.  "Original", "innovative", "fearless", "ambitious", 'propulsive", "a marvel of emotion and razor sharp focus"...these are the words of those that have had a chance to hear the sound that for the past several years has been reverberating out of Texas from one of American music's most compelling bands, Cadillac Sky.  Their music has been coined everything from "experimental acoustic music" to 'psychobilly bluegrass" but they themselves, simply hope they just make "good" music.  Join us at the Nampa Civic Center for an evening of entertainment to start the New Year off right!  This energetic group will encompass the stage and your hearts with a performance that shouldn't be missed!

Adults: $15.00 and Children 12 & under: $10.00.

*Additional ticket fees will apply

Studio C Dance Co. Presents
Dance Raw
January 10, 2009

We are very excited to present the Danceraw workshop.  RAW stands for Rough Artisitic Works, which are those routines that are a work-in-progress for a competition or performance.  Danceraw is a safe place to present those routines and get professional feedback - with privacy and without any pressure.  There is no need for costumes, staging or final music cuts - we know you are in development. 

Please visit are website at www.danceraw.com or call (877) RAW-5880 to register.

Gospel Jubilee
January 11, 2009

In the spirit of the Grand 'Ole Opry and great gospel music, the Gospel Jubilee will perform a variety of country, folk, and gospel songs that will keep your toes tapping.  Join your friends and enjoy the heart lifting sight and sounds of the Gospel Jubilee.

All tickets are general seating and $5.00 at the door.

Starlight Mountain Theatre Presents
Always...Patsy Cline
January 16-17, 2009

They're Back!  Marnie Kelley and Debbie Basora return to the Starlight stage in one of our biggest hits ever.  This dynamic duo makes a triumphant return to Starlight in Always...Patsy Cline.  Based on a true story, this tribute to the legendary country music singer and her friendship with devoted Houston fan Louise Seger is rich with down-home country humor and includes 27 of Clines unforgettable hit songs.

Be the Star You Are
Audition for Pinocchio
January 19, 2009

Attention Students K-12:  Be the star you are and audition for Pinocchio Monday, January 19th at 4:15 at the Nampa Civic Center!  No advance preparation is necessary and the audition process is approximately two and a half hours.  Registration will start at 3:00 pm on January 19th.  It is suggested you arrive before 4:15 to get registered.  Most students will rehears nightly for 3 to 4 hours from January 19th to January 23rd.  The performances are scheduled for Saturday, January 24th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Nampa Civic Center.

For more information, contact Kim at 468-5557 or email kim@nampaciviccenter.com

This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's tour and is presented locally by the Nampa Civic Foundation and the Nampa Civic Center.

Registration cost:   $5.00 for Nampa Residents  /  $10.00 for Non-Nampa Residents

City of Nampa Presents
Human Rights Day Lunch
Dr. Keith Anderson
January 19, 2009

Dr. Keith Anderson is an educator, a motivator, a speaker, an author and an entertainer.  Dr. Anderson is the founder of the Idaho Center for Racial Sensitivity.  His goal for Idaho-CRS is to help Businesses and educators to improve communication and rapport with students to deal with complicated multi-cultural and race issues.  Dr. Anderson will share words of courage, inspiration and hope that help paint a picture of the actions we need to do to improve our world.  Dr. Anderson believes it is time for the community to get "out of the huddle and into the game" and make a difference!

Centennial Elementary Choir will be providing music for this special event.

Doors open at 11:30am with lunch served at 11:45am and the program will start shortly after noon.  Tickets are $10.00 and will be on sale soon!

Dr. Charles Fay Presents
A Day of Love And Logic
January 22, 2009

Join Dr. Charles Fay to learn how to get students to behave so you can teach and they can learn! 

To register or for more information, call 800-338-4065 or visit www.loveandlogic.com.

Nampa Customer Appreciation Day
January 24, 2009

Customer Appreciaiton Day is an event where everyone can find out about opportunities that exist in Nampa.  This is a family event that includes everything from food, recreation, business services and clubs.  Beyond the dozens and dozens of great exhibitors, there will be free entertainment, food samples from local restaurants and lots of prizes!  If that isn't enough, then join us in the reptile room to interact with some of nature's most interesting critters.  This is a free event and fun for the whole family, so join us and come see all that Nampa has to offer!

Missoula Children's Theatre
PINOCCHIO
January 24, 2009

Geppetto fashioned the puppet in the image of a small boy.  Even as the lonely and kind woodcarver worked far into the night, old Geppetto was not aware that the wood under the chisel had come from the trunk of an enchanted tree.  But the Blue Fairy was aware, as she watched from afar and gave to that puppet the gift of life.  Thus begins the Missoula Children's Theatre adaptation of one of the most beloved of all children’s stories – Pinocchio.  Join our wooden-head as he dances with Geppetto’s charming toys, travels the road to Pleasure Isle with Candlewick and his Crew, and is swindled by the unsavory Fox and Cat.  After escaping the clutches of the evil puppetmaster, Stromboli, Pinocchio find himself in trouble once more – this time swallowed by a monstrous whale. Very scary stuff! As Geppetto and the friendly Urchins spin their magical tale, we learn with Pinocchio that there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming a real, live boy.

Join us for this family friendly, entertaining production, performed by over 50 local youth.   Great for children of all ages.

 Ticket $1.00 more at the Door

Gospel Jubilee
January 25, 2009

In the spirit of the Grand 'Ole Opry and great gospel music, the Gospel Jubilee will perform a variety of country, folk, and gospel songs that will keep your toes tapping.  Join your friends and enjoy the heart lifting sight and sounds of the Gospel Jubilee.

All tickets are general seating and $5.00 at the door.

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
Michael Cooper
Masked Marvels & Wonder Tales
January 30, 2009

Michael Cooper is an eye-popping visual artist and virtuoso mime whose exquisite performances have dazzled audiences for almost thirty years. His one-man extravaganza combines his breathtaking handcrafted masks, original stories of courage and wonder, outlandish stilt dancing and a physical repertoire that ranges from the madcap to the sublime.  The result is a “moving sculpture.”

Individual Tickets on sale Oct 1, 2008 Purchase as part of a Season Ticket package now to assure ticket availability, best price and best seats! Call 468-5553 for more information and to be mailed a brochure.

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
BOISE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
February 6, 2009

Feb 6, 2009  8PM  Enjoy of evening of soothing and exciting classical music with works that range from Bach and Handel to Vivaldi and Mozart.   This concert will feature a world premiere work by Idaho composer Jim Cockey, written for the Boise Baroque Orchestra with special guest the Langroise Trio.    This 20+ member professional orchestra will provide an evening of unforgettable music.  

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
MCMANUS IN LOVE
A McManus Comedy
February 13 & 14, 2009

In "McManus In Love," young Pat finally defeats his fear of the dark and realizes it was child's play compared to his fear of ...girls! The result is a hilarious romp through the maze of self-torture we all go through when we begin to date!

Music Theatre of Idaho Presents
Seussical: The Musical
February 20-28, 2009

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., Feb. 20-21, Thu.-Sat., Feb. 26-28 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Feb. 21 at 1:30 pm

All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters – including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and the Whos of Whoville – have been lovingly brought to life in this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks!” As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
BEARFOOT BLUEGRASS
March 6, 2009

Hailing from Alaska, “Bearfoot” is one of the nation’s fastest rising musical ensembles.  They have been bringing audiences to their feet from coast to coast.  Their music features lots of sweet vocal harmony combined with acoustic accompaniment including twin fiddles.   Many concert reviewers feel they are the next Alison Krauss sensation.   Their songs range from traditional bluegrass to original jazzy compositions.  If you liked Cherryholmes, you will love “Bearfoot.”

DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
March 27, 2009

A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition.  Affectionate nudging between audience members occurs during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage.  Caveman makes us laugh at ourselves about all the ways men and women fight, laugh and love. Couples all across America (and around the world) are in love with Defending the Caveman.

Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries, and it’s sure to win yours.  

The “outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap” (Chicago Sun Times) has made Defending the Caveman “a comic phenomenon.” (New York Times)

This show also available as part of the 2007-2008 Performing Arts Series Season Ticket Packages. Please contact 468-5553 for more information and to be mailed a brochure.
 
Individual Tickets on sale for $37.00

*Note:  There is a $3.00 convenience fee per ticket.

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
Bye Bye Birdie
National Tour
April 1, 2009

Bring the family to one of the best-loved musicals of all time! Just days away from enlisting in the Army, Fifties pop idol Conrad Birdie is preparing for one last appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show to bid a lucky teenage girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Winner Kim MacAfee and the rest of Sweet Apple, Ohio have their lives turned upside-down by Conrad's arrival, while his manager, Albert, juggles publicity pressures, a marriage-minded sweetheart, and a meddling mother! Lots of laughs, loveable tunes, and a measure of merry nostalgia make this eight-time Tony Award-winner a true American classic. 

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
April 10-18, 2009

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., Apr. 10-11, Thu.-Sat. Apr. 16-18 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Apr. 11 at 1:30 pm

Mark Twain’s classic story comes to exuberant musical life in this Broadway adaptation of America’s favorite book. The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America. This Broadway musical version of Mark Twain’s immortal novel is set in 1840 in St. Petersburg, Missouri, a bustling town on the banks of the Mississippi River. In the course of the story, Tom matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly, falls in love with the beautiful, feisty Becky Thatcher, and goes on the adventure of his life with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn. Along the way we meet a terrifying villain named Injun Joe, Tom’s bratty half-brother Sid, and all the other boys and girls in the village.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
Ache Brasil
April 21, 2008

Experience the culture and rhythms of Brazil as the members of Aché Brasil combine acrobatics, martial arts, Afro-Brazilian dance and hypnotic rhythms.

2008-2009 Performing Arts Series
FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL
May 3, 2009

 In 1984 the movie Footloose captured the heart of America. With its youthful spirit, dazzling dance and electrifying music, footloose launched a dance craze that spread across the nation. When Ren, a boy from Chicago, has to move to a Midwestern town with his mom, he discovers a conservative world where rock music and dancing have been banned. It’s the youth of the town that teaches the elders there is no sin in being young, having fun and getting to dance!

Footloose has the heart, it’s got the music and it’s got everyone on their feet! The show’s classic 80’s hits include “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Almost Paradise”, “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” and of course the unforgettable “Footloose!”

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
The King and I
June 19-27, 2009

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., June 19-20, Thu.-Sat., June 25-27 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., June 20 at 1:30 pm

East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the incomparable Jerome Robbins ballet, “The Small House of Uncle Thomas,” is one of the all-time marvels of the musical stage.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
Les Misérables: School Edition
July 30-August 1, 2009

Evening Performances: Thurs., July 30-31, Aug. 1 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Aug. 1 at 1:30 pm

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

Originally adapted from Victor Hugo’s timeless novel, Les Misérables, School Edition introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. For, within Les Misérables lies the universal truth: ”To love another person is to see the face of God.“

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
Sweet Charity
September 11-19, 2009

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., Sept. 11-12, Thu.-Sat., Sept 17-19 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Sept. 12 at 1:30 pm

Have you ever known a girl who wanted something so badly, that she tried too hard to get it? Meet Charity, the girl who wants to be loved so much, that she has lost sight of who she is. Charity sings, dances, laughs and cries her way through romances with the “animal magnetism” hero, the “ultra-chic continental” hero, and the “impossible-to believe-but-he’s-better than nothing” type hero. Her world is the all too real world of Times Square, and the people who pass through her world are as deceptively charming a group as ever swept across any stage. Wonderful musical numbers include Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, Too Many Tomorrows, There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This, I’m a Brass Band and Baby, and Dream Your Dream.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
Beauty and the Beast
October 22-31, 2009

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Oct. 22-24, Thu.-Sat., Oct. 29-31 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances: Sat., Oct 24, Sat., Oct 31 at 1:30 pm

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, plus some new additions written just for the stage.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
Annie
December 3-12, 2009

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Dec. 3-5, Thu.-Sat., Dec. 10-12 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances: Sat., Dec. 5, Sat., Dec. 12 at 1:30 pm

The popular comic strip heroine takes centerstage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.