Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra kick off the 2010-11 Lakeland Community Concert Association season.
Actually, it's Sharon Owens as Streisand and Sebastian Anzaldo as Sinatra, but they nevertheless captivate audiences worldwide. Their originally self-produced Las Vegas show brings laughter, tears and joy to everyone watching, according to information provided by the LCCA.
More information about the performers can be found online at http://www.bluemoontalent.com/barbra-and-frank.html
Ol' Blue Eyes and the "Funny Girl" will perform at the Rodeheaver Auditorium Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
After that iconic show, the Purdue Glee Club is next on the schedule.
According to provided LCCA information, "With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship and attention to every detail, the men of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadors of the university with honor and dignity for more than 115 years. This dynamic musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop, folk melodies, patriotic standards, familiar opera choruses, country and novelty tunes, and utilizes small groups and outstanding soloists to further enhance each show."
The Purdue Glee Club will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Rodeheaver.
More information on the glee club is online at http://www.purdue.edu/pmo/glee/glee.shtml
With Christmas comes the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. Now in its 67th season, the orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.
Debuting in October 1944, the orchestra expanded its concert programming in the 1945-46 season, presenting 14 programs with pianist William Kappell, violinist Yehudi Menuhin and tenor Mario Lanza, among the guest artists.
Find out more about the orchestra online at http://www.fwphil.org/
Four brothers will be a part of the LCCA season at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Rodeheaver.
That's when The Marlins - Gary, Jace, Rick and Robert - take the stage.
The foursome has been performing together for more than 25 years for conventions, fairs, festivals and corporate events in the United States and Canada.
The Marlins' repertoire covers the entire musical spectrum, including country, rock, big band, pop, classical, jazz and bluegrass.
Their official website is:
http://www.themarlins.net/
Last in the season will be The Pure Gold Tour at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at Rodeheaver Auditorium.
This competition was founded in 1982 under the artistic leadership of Josef Gingold to discover major violin talent and nurture the careers of those identified, according to information from LCCA.
Every four years, music lovers from all parts of the globe focus their attention on "The Indianapolis." Now, regarded as one of the most respected music competitions in the world, the Laureates uphold this tradition of excellence as soloists, chamber musicians and orchestral leaders in today's foremost cultural centers.
Read more about the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and Gingold online at http://www.violin.org/LCCA subscription tickets are $40 each for the entire season. Individual show tickets are available at the door. Children, 18 years old and younger, may attend free when accompanied by an adult member. A 10 percent discount is available for groups of 20 or more individuals.
All concerts will be held at Rodeheaver Auditorium, 900 Park Ave., Winona Lake, except the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra concert. The orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at WCHS PAC.
LCCA subscriptions are honored at community concerts in Kendallville, LaPorte and Kokomo.
Patron gifts are essential to the success of the series. Names of patrons will be printed in program inserts for each LCCA concert. Categories of gifts are defined as: Platinum, $1,000 or more; Directors Club, $500 to $999; Sponsors, $200 to $499; Donors, $100 to $199; Contributors, $50 to $99; and Friends, $15 to $49.
