::
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum ::
“Forum” is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life's troubles. The performance takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom.
With its unforgettable zany characters, a hysterical, perfectly constructed book by Larry Gelbart (of “MASH” and “City Of Angels” fame) and Burt Shevelove, and witty Stephen Sondheim songs which are modest in their vocal demands, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” allows a brilliant ensemble of comedic actors to shine
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Friday, August 26, 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 27, 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 28, 2:00 PM
Thursday, September 1, 7:30
PM
Friday, September 2, 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 4, 2:00 PM
Thursday, September 8, 7:30
PM
Friday, September 9, 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 10, 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 11, 2:00 PM
Thursday, September
15, 7:30 PM
Friday, September 16, 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 18, 2:00 PM
::
The Fighting Days ::
The Fighting Days by
Wendy Lill, is set in Winnepeg, Canada from 1910 to 1917. The play focuses
on the life and work of Francis
Marion Beynon, a Manitoba journalist and political activist. It's
a play about the polarities of public and private lives, and issues of
racism and pacifism within the women's movement.
This production is being presented by the Angels Theatre Company with
the Lincoln YWCA, Lincoln-Lancaster Women's Commission, the Nebraska Commission
on the Status of Women, and the League of Women Voters of Lincoln-Lancaster
County. See the Angels
Theatre Company website for more.
August 25-28,
30-31
September 1-3, 2005
The Loft at the Mill
7:30 pm (Sep. 2 curtain at 9:30)
:: James Arthur Vineyards Activities for June ::
JAV's MUSIC SERIES - Live Music Every Saturday in June and July. No reservations are required. Light picnic style of food available All musicians are set up outside on our porch
:: Dancing at the DelRay ::
Styled after the dance clubs and lounges of the 1940's, The DelRay Ballroom and Lounge hosts live music, classy cocktails, and ballroom dance lessons every night of the week. They will host an open dance featuring a variety of music for your dancing pleasure.
Thursday, Aug.
11, 2005 ~ 8 - 11pm
$5 Admission
DelRay Ballroom
817 R Street ~ in the Haymarket
402-435-3726 ~ thedelray.com
:: Rock the Block ::
Rock the Block is a family festival of fun and a fundraiser for Lighthouse, an after-school facility for Lincoln’s at-risk youth. Lighthouse programs support two of our corporate giving focus areas: "safe and vital communities" and "tolerance, inclusion and diversity."
Rock the Block is Friday, August 12, from 6-10 p.m. at Haymarket Park (Lincoln Saltdogs’ stadium). It features free children’s games and rides, live music, comedy with Juli Burney and a silent auction. Regular ballpark concessions will be available for purchase.
:: UPC Movies on the Green::
Here is the 2005 UPC
Summer Movies on the Green schedule.
The movies will begin at sundown (around 9pm) on the lawn of
Kimball Recital Hall and are free for everyone!
8/4- THE HEARTBREAK KID by Elaine May (1972)
Elaine May's second film, THE HEARTBREAK KID was also her most successful
comedy. Reminiscent of her old partner Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE, THE
HEARTBREAK KID deals with themes of misguided choices, the idea of true
love, and how lust colors both−all with the unique comic spin
created by May and screenwriter and playwright Neil Simon. Charles Grodin
is his fumbling, bumbling best as Lenny. When he meets pretty Lila (Jeannie
Berlin, May's real-life daughter) in a bar, their quick courtship leads
to marriage. However, on their drive south to their Miami honeymoon, Lenny's
having second thoughts by the time they get to Virginia. When they get
to Florida, Lila's quirks are driving him crazy. Lila is trapped in their
room after she gets a fierce sunburn their first day; newly liberated,
Lenny meets beautiful coed Kelly (Cybill Shepherd). The glamorous, blonde
Kelly is everything Lila isn't and everything Lenny has decided he wants.
When Lenny's surreptitious meetings with Kelly blossom into more than
he planned for, he is forced to choose whether he wants to have his cake,
eat it...or maybe try the pecan pie. May's legendary vision and her perfectionism
create a funny, touching, and fast-paced film classic.
8/11- American Graffiti
AMERICAN GRAFFITI by George Lucas (1973)
AMERICAN GRAFFITI presents a powerful collage of youth on the brink of
maturity just before the assassination of J.F.K... Based on George Lucas's
own teenage hot-rodding days in Modesto, California, this brilliant, bittersweet
comedy inspired numerous other productions, including the long-running
TV series HAPPY DAYS. Lucas's second feature film (following THX 1138),
AMERICAN GRAFFITI contains an early screen appearance by Harrison Ford,
who would figure heavily in the director's next movie, the sci-fi epic
STAR WARS. The film follows one night in the lives of several recently
graduated high school students. The genial Steve (Ron Howard)prepares
to leave for college the next day, and Laurie (Cindy Williams), his girlfriend,
is upset by his impending departure. Laurie's brother, Curt (Richard Dreyfuss),
the class intellectual, is also slated for college, but he has serious
doubts about his future. Also included here are the hopeless nerd (Charles
Martin Smith) and the eternally cool drag racer, John (Paul LeMat), who
feels pressure to live up to his reputation. A nostalgic feeling is evoked
in seeing the teenagers cruising in their hot rods, eating at Mel's Diner,
and listening to Wolfman Jack spin the latest hits, with the camera jumping
from character to character as they each enjoy or fret over their last
moments of summer freedom.
:: Bus Stop ::
In the midst of a blizzard, a busload of fascinating characters is stranded at a roadside diner. Cherie, a nightclub singer has been kidnapped by a cowboy with a ranch of his own and questionable romantic methods. While this relationship plays itself out, the owner of the café and the bus driver develop a friendship, a middle-aged scholar discovers himself and the young waitress has a taste of romance. A heart-warming comedy set in America's heartland.
Howell Theatre ~
:: Resident Alien ::
A sweet and quirky comedy filled with snappy dialogue about a family and their encounter with an alien. Aliens have abducted Billy, Michael and Priscilla's twelve-year-old son, so that they might do some tests. Priscilla and her new husband Ray don't believe a word of what Michael tells them, thinking he is pulling a custody-battle-type stunt. Little do they know that an alien from the mother ship has decided to spend some vacation time on this planet, staying at Michael's farmhouse. Throughout the surprising and funny scenes, The Alien reveals a number of insights about the culture, intelligence and diversity of the inhabitants of Earth.
Howell Theatre ~
:: The Lincoln Municipal Band ::
The Lincoln Municipal Band has announced the schedule for the 2005 Summer Pops Series. A tradition since 1911, these free concerts are the most popular events of the Lincoln Parks and Recreation summer performance series and boast regular crowds of more than 1500 citizens from Lincoln and its surrounding communities. The Lincoln Municipal Band presents its concerts in a traditional concert format that includes overtures, marches, pops music, instrumental and vocal soloists.
Performances are held Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell in Antelope Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. Admission is free. The series features a variety of themes to suit all musical tastes. The line-up is as follows:
August 7
• A Salute to Health Professionals
Conductor: Terry Rush • Soloist: Tony Falcone, percussion
August 14
• Lincoln Through the Ages
Conductor: Carolyn Barber • Soloist: Deborah Bouffard, trumpet
August 21
• Hot Cars and Cool Music
Conductor: Bob Krueger • Soloist: Robert Patton, baritone
For more information, contact Alexis Berggren, Events Coordinator (402-477-7899, alexis@artsincorporated.org) or Lincoln Municipal Band (lmb@artsincorporated.org & www.artsincorporated.org/lmb)
:: Crescent Moon ::
August 4 - 7:30PM –
New Moon Songwriter Night – featured writer to be announced / open
mic at 8:30
August 5 –
7 to 10PM – Jazz with Sean “Philly” Jones
August 6 –
8 to 10PM – Folk Trio of Tom Martin, DeAnn Allison, and Terri Jo
August 11 - 7:30PM
– New Moon Songwriter Night – featured songwriter to be announced
/ open mic at 8:30
August 12 –
7 to 10PM - Jazz with Sean “Philly” Jones
August 13 - 8
to 10PM – Singer/ songwriter, Simone Weber
August 18 –
7:30PM – New Moon Songwriter Night – featured songwriter to
be announced – open mic at 8:30
August 19 –
7 to 10PM – Jazz and more with “TootSweet”
August 20 –
8 to 10PM – Acoustic folk vocalist and guitarist, Tom Martin
August 25 –
7:30PM – New Moon Songwriter Night – featured songwriter to
be announce / open mic at 8:30PM
August 26 –
7 to 10PM – Jazz with “TootSweet”
August 27 –
8 to 10PM – Saucy folk & Celtic music with Wee Brazen Hussies
Crescent Moon Coffee,
816 P Street
No Cover charge !!!
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