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Tracy Silverman
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Saturday, February 5, 2011 7:30 PM
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The Most Exciting Electric Violinist Performing Today - TRACY SILVERMAN Tracy Silverman has virtually redefined what it means to play an electric violin. His in-demand skills make him one of the most sought after musicians working! From his many years with the Turtle Island String Quartet, to his annual touring with Jim Brickman’s Holiday Show, to working with Bella Fleck. From Mozart to Led Zeppelin, it will be an amazing evening. Tracy will also be doing youth workshops for kids while in the Lakes Area.

This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Iowa Arts Council, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation.

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Danu
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 PM
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University of Iowa/Hancher Auditorium 2011 Performance: From Ireland: DANU Formed in 1994, Danu has progressed to be the premier traditional Irish musical group performing today. Their music is described as: “Traditional Music & Song From Ireland”. Being a top artist on Billboard’s World Charts and one of the most successful Irish music attractions worldwide, Danu is a show you will not dare miss! Hancher only brings the very best to the PLAC, and Danu will be no exception.

SUPPORTED BY: SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/HANCHER AUDITORIUM and the PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER ENDOWMENT

Theatreworks USA/Matt Murphy Productions present: The Berenstain Bears
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Sunday, March 27, 2011 4:0 PM
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We have a delightful, musical presentation of The Berenstain Bears: Family Matters, just for kids! The Berenstain Bears have enchanted young readers for generations. Now, Matt Murphy Productions presents a fun-filled new musical that weaves together three of Stan and Jan Berenstain’s most popular books: The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food and The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble at School. This musical will be a thrilling experience for youngsters with the imaginative characters and colorful sets provided by Theatreworks, USA.

SUPPORTED BY: ERPELDING, VOIGT & CO.; A FRIEND OF THE PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER; GREAT LAKES INSURANCE; HILL AVENUE BOOK COMPANY; LANCE & TRACY EVANS

FROM THE DOORS: Ray Manzarek - with special guest Roy Rogers
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:30 PM
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Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and writing one of the most iconic rock songs of all time, “Light My Fire”, the Doors’ keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, is a true music legend! This incredible show will be a once in a lifetime experience. Ray will make you a part of the show as he finishes the evening taking questions about his life in The Doors by you the audience. Ray Manzarek will also be doing a book lecture for the PLAC on his New York Times best seller, Light My Fire- My Life With The Doors. Special Guest: Guitar Icon-ROY ROGERS Appearing with Manzarek will be the top slide guitarist working in music today, Roy Rogers. Roy’s worked with Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal, as well as being the band leader for over a decade for the late John Lee Hooker. Roy is a proven headliner all on to his own!

SUPPORTED BY: THE PEARSON ART FOUNDATION and PAUL & ALI WOFFORD

Lakes News Shopper Low-Dough Show: Pictures of Then
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:30 PM
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Tickets will go fast so GET THEM EARLY. This Minneapolis-based group is comprised of lakes area natives Joe Call (drums), Casey Call (vocals, guitar), and Joe Gamble (guitar), with Tim Greenwood (keyboard) and David LeDuc (bass). The group’s music has been featured on MTV’s The Hills and The Real World. Their newest CD, And The Wicked Sea, has received rave reviews – don’t miss this concert experience with Pictures of Then, a group that is taking college campus venues and festivals by storm!

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Billy Cade's B.B. King Tribute with Special Guest: Scottie "Bones" Miller
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:30 PM
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Billy Cade’s tribute show to the King Of The Blues features the only artist working today endorsed and approved by the man himself, Mr. B. B. King. If the music of B. B. King moves you, then this is the show for you! “When Cade takes the stage, he IS B.B. King”- Las Vegas Sun Special Guest: Keyboard Wizard SCOTTIE “BONES” MILLER This Minneapolis based keyboard player is one of the most accomplished players in music today. Because of his national tour with Ruthie Foster and working for over two years as the keys man for the legendary Bo Didley, Scottie’s set will be an exciting opener!

SUPPORTED BY: Mineral City

The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:30 PM
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The “Best of the Best”: The Return of THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT The PLAC is so very pleased to announce the return of the finest big band in the land, the Legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra for one night only! Big hits including; “Moonlight Serenade”, Tuxedo Junction”, ”Chattanooga Choo Choo”, and the biggest of them all, “In The Mood”, will be presented live on the PLAC stage. Tickets will go fast, so get them early!!

SUPPORTED BY: JOHN & KAREN GOODENOW AND THE GOODENOW FOUNDATION

The Headliners
Pomerantz Hall - Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:0 PM
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Back for their eighth year, it’s a tradition that the PLAC presents The Headliners for another night of fun, and great live music. This has been one of our best received shows for years. It is ALWAYS a sell out, so get your tickets early.

SUPPORTED BY: BOB AND MARTHA GRAHAM - GRAHAM TIRE; JOHN & LINDA HOPKINS

PLAC Membership Week Free Concert: Chad Hollister
Pomerantz Hall - Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:30 PM
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It’s The Pearson Lakes Art Center’s Membership Appreciation Week/Open House FREE Concert With The Return of Vermont’s CHAD HOLLISTER
New England’s Chad Hollister comes back for his second season at the PLAC! Many have asked for his return, so here he is!! It’s going to be a great evening of music in the casual atmosphere of Pomerantz Hall. This is a FREE show as a part of the PLAC’s Membership Appreciation Week & Open House. It’s always a great time to become a member!

SUPPORTED BY: LARRY STOLLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Grady Champion
Pomerantz Hall - Wednesday, July 13, 2011 7:30 PM
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The National Blues Foundation’s 2010 International Blues Challenge Winner: GRADY CHAMPION
If you love harmonica riffs and more, the PLAC is excited to bring to Boji, the hottest young blues and roots artist working today, Grady Champion! This Canton, Mississippi native has just won the largest world based blues contest over 1,000 other artists, The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Soulful vocals, incredible harmonica, and a very charismatic performer, Grady’s show will be the talk of the summer.

SUPPORTED BY: JANE & DAN HUMMEL and JUDY & DICK ANDERSON

The Second City
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:0 PM
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The returning comedy improv company, Chicago’s The Second City, plays the PLAC for another summer sell-out! “The Beatles of Improv Comedy” has had such comedic alumni as Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mike Myers, and many, many more! An evening of side-splitting laughter. Adult content.

To purchase this ticket at the "Package Price" (available when you purchase any number of tickets to 5 or more different shows, to receive an additional $2 off per ticket) please give our box office a call at 712-332-7013. Expires December 20th.
SUPPORTED BY: SIGNE KIM LAURIDSEN-JONES

Dave Rowley and Friends
Pomerantz Hall - Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:30 PM
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This is Okoboji’s reason to have fun and close the summer off in a memorable way! Dave and the band always give us a great show and many smiles at the end of the night. It’s a chance to kick back and hear many summer pop-standards we know and love. This is yet another great PLAC performance that sells out well in advance – so order early!

SUPPORTED BY: RUSS & SHARLENE ECKARD

Mato Nanji
Pomerantz Hall - Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:30 PM
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His name is Mato Nanji (“Standing Bear” in Nakota). His band is Indigenous.

Forget the image of flutes, drumming and screaming eagles soaring over a canyon. The songs of this singer-songwriter-guitarist will never be played inside a New Age bookshop. That’s because Nanji, a proud Nakota from the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, isn’t restrained by the label of “Native American” music.

Instead, think fierce guitar and bluesy soul along the lines of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and Carlos Santana. Think sophisticated songs that pierce through the guise of Native stereotypes.

With guest, Derek Post.

SUPPORTED BY: Perry and Teresa Pearson

Jennifer Batten
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:30 PM
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Considered to be in the Top 50 Guitarists performing today - JENNIFER BATTEN
From her three tours as the lead guitarist and band leader for pop icon, MICHAEL JACKSON, (Bad Tour, Dangerous, Tour & HIStory Tour) to being the lead guitarist for three years with JEFF BECK, Jennifer Batten has proved herself as a true guitar legend. As Jennifer plays, you will be able to view an amazing projection of some of the greatest music artists she has performed with. At the same time, the PLAC will have on display an incredible art guitar collection as a part of its Visual Arts Exhibition Series. This will be an evening of guitar mastery – to see AND hear - that one won’t soon forget.

SUPPORTED BY: LAKES PLUMBING AND HEATING and SIOUX FALLS MUSIC COMPANY/WASHBURN GUITARS with additional support from MOTOR INN OF SPIRIT LAKE; KRIS & DAVE ROWLEY; TOM & SHERRY FUHRMAN

Damon Dotson
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Thursday, November 3, 2011 7:30 PM
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One of the Best Names On the Midwest Live Music Scene - The Lakes Area’s Own DAMON DOTSON
Dotson has been touring and recording all over the Midwest for the past 7 years compiling 3 great albums, a devout fan base, and has shared the stage with B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Matt Kearney, and the Beach Boys! This show is full of background stories of his travels and insight into his songs. Dotson will be joined by several guest appearances of other Midwest musicians he has had the opportunity to meet and play with including local favorites Billie James and Dave Rowley. Don’t miss this 1 time event!

SUPPORTED BY: MHR INSURANCE; EMERALD HILLS GOLF CLUB; OKOBOJI SKINCARE; UNIVERSITY OF OKOBOJI; OAK HILL MARINA; CENTURY 21, DAWN HEATON; PAW PRINTS; FARMERS SAVINGS BANK, STYXNSTNZ VINEYARD

Dance With Me....More Songs and Stories from the Early Years of Rock & Roll...
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Friday, November 18, 2011 7:0 PM
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Good Times and Rock & Roll Come To The PLAC! The Pearson Lakes Art Center presents “Dance With Me . . . More Songs and Stories from the Early Years of Rock & Roll.”
We are proud to announce that this feel good, rock-along show is coming to Okoboji! This fast-paced production is the fifth in a series of different shows performed elsewhere in the region, showcasing some of the almost-forgotten songs and stories from the early years of Rock & Roll. Featuring a cast of talented area musicians and a new vocal group, this show will appeal to anyone young or old. Clark Marshall, and a host of local musicians, stage a rock and roll journey into the past, featuring the vocal stylings of Sincerely Yours, backed by The Sliders, and their salute to some of the forgotten vocal groups of the 50’s & 60’s. We’ll be offering two live performances, as we expect two sellouts to the great sounds of this rockin’ time. Get the letter jackets and bobby sox out, as we travel back to the 50’s & 60’s!

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Dance With Me . . . More Songs and Stories from the Early Years of Rock & Roll
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:0 PM
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Good Times and Rock & Roll Come To The PLAC! The Pearson Lakes Art Center presents “Dance With Me . . . More Songs and Stories from the Early Years of Rock & Roll.”
We are proud to announce that this feel good, rock-along show is coming to Okoboji! This fast-paced production is the fifth in a series of different shows performed elsewhere in the region, showcasing some of the almost-forgotten songs and stories from the early years of Rock & Roll. Featuring a cast of talented area musicians and a new vocal group, this show will appeal to anyone young or old. Clark Marshall, and a host of local musicians, stage a rock and roll journey into the past, featuring the vocal stylings of Sincerely Yours, backed by The Sliders, and their salute to some of the forgotten vocal groups of the 50’s & 60’s. We’ll be offering two live performances, as we expect two sellouts to the great sounds of this rockin’ time. Get the letter jackets and bobby sox out, as we travel back to the 50’s & 60’s!

To purchase this ticket at the "Package Price" (available when you purchase any number of tickets to 5 or more different shows, to receive an additional $2 off per ticket) please give our box office a call at 712-332-7013. Expires December 20th.
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From Stephens College: The Velvetones
Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre - Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:30 PM
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From Stephen’s College – with familiar faces from the Okoboji Summer Theatre -It’s Christmas with THE VELVETONES

Womens Vocal Jazz Ensemble: What makes for a better Christmas season than the incredible sounds of The Velvetones of Stephen’s College! What a fabulous way to get into the holiday spirit. Many of these incredible singers have been on stage at our legendary Okoboji Summer Theater (OST), located next door to the Pearson Lakes Art Center. Experience the best of the holiday season as only The Velvetones can present it! The PLAC would like to wish you the Happiest of Holidays.

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