Dance, Concerts & Comedy

SAT, NOV 30, 2024 / 7:30 PM

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor.

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THU, DEC 5, 2024 / 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening of laughs from nationally touring comics with our monthly comedy nights! December's comedy night will take place in the Little Theater with Zach Wycuff, featuring Billy Reno.

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FRI & SAT, DEC 6 - 7, 2024 / 8 PM
SAT & SUN, DEC 7 - 8, 2024 / 2 PM

Visions of sugar plum fairies will dance across the stage in this treasured holiday classic! The Grand Rapids Ballet returns to perform their re-envisioned production of The Nutcracker, played by our own Symphony Orchestra. Experience the holiday magic with Clara as she journeys to the Land of Sweets with the Nutcracker, a gift from her mysterious uncle. Featuring choreography from world-renowned Val Caniparoli, with the dancing set against a distinctive and lush storybook set created by celebrated The Polar Express author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg and designed by Tony® Award winner Eugene Lee.

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SUN, DEC 8, 2024 / 2 & 7 PM
Located at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson Ave, Midland

Get ready to be serenaded by the incredible talents of the Men of Music as they perform songs of the season! There will be a freewill offering to benefit the Midland County Food Assistance Network.

Grace A. Marra / Director
Joan Kinnett / Accompanist

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THU, JAN 9, 2024 / 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening of laughs from nationally touring comics with our monthly comedy nights! December's comedy night will take place in the Little Theater with Wesley Ward, featuring Jason Fylan-Mares.

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SUN, JAN 26, 2025 / 3 PM

One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY-winning musician, GRAMMY-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), and co-founder of The Compass Records Group which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023.

Although Alison began her musical career as a teenager in the Southern California bluegrass scene, she has built a reputation as one of today’s most forward thinking and innovative banjo players. She is known for taking the instrument far beyond its Appalachian roots by blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a sonic tapestry that has earned praise and recognition from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today.

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TUE, JAN 28, 2025 / 7:30 PM
In the Little Theater

Stephanie Chou is a Chinese-American jazz composer, saxophonist, and singer who seamlessly blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop, fostering immediate crosscultural connections and emphasizing audience engagement. She has graced prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, B.B. King's, Joe's Pub, Miller Theater, as well as numerous international music festivals and venues. Chou's quintet features saxophone and vocals in Mandarin/English, complemented by Chinese violin (erhu), viola, and a jazz rhythm section, amplifying the universal appeal of her music to her ever-expanding fan base.

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SAT, FEB 15, 2025 / 7:30 PM

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS A LITTLE EARLY!

For over 40 years, 2-time Grammy® award-winning 8th generation Louisiana Creole, Terrance Simien has been performing traditional Zydeco roots music. Join us for a celebration of the up-tempo sounds and syncopated rhythms of zydeco – blending blues, R&B, indigenous, soul, Afro-Caribbean, Cajun, and early Creole music. Simien and his band mates have performed nearly 10,000 concerts, touring millions of miles to over 45 countries. They’ve played with legends including Art Neville, Los Lobos, Robert Palmer, and Dave Matthews Band, to name a few. Don’t miss this rockin’ evening of washboard, accordion, brass, and guitar performed by Zydeco masters!

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SAT, MAR 1, 2025 / 7:30 PM

From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on tour with a brand new show: FLASHBACK! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood and friendship. There are new things to talk about and some old things to talk about in new ways like surviving marriage, fashion, and the tween-teen years. These two may be older but they are only getting better. Or bitter. Let's go with better. "Let's all get together and find a way to laugh at the stuff the usually makes us cry." This show is rowdy, raucous and a little bit naughty. Get a group of your lady friends, or fly solo, you can even bring your husband (make sure he sits in the front row) and get ready to laugh. #IMOMSOHARD LIVE: FLASHBACK! is the night you need and deserve.

This performance is for ages 18+.

THU, APR 3, 2025 / 7:30 PM
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 @ 10 AM

Back by popular demand! Gary Mullen & The Works featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.

For over two decades, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed to audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries - performing and selling out many of the same venues that Queen have, all around the world.

They WILL ROCK YOU and are GUARANTEED TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate One Night Of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works!

FRI, APR 25, 2025 / 7:30 PM

STEP AFRIKA! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.

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WED, APR 30, 2025 / 6:30 PM

From the moment the lights fade, you are transported into another world … where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to the world of iLuminate, named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent in 2011. Experience the electrifying spectacle of the country's best dancers, wearing customized LED suits as they dance to vibrant music, creating extraordinary lighting effects that take viewers on an exhilarating ride!

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