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Let Legacy remind you how captivating Celtic music can be! This power trio from the South returns to Michigan for the sixth summer (wonder why??) bringing toe-tapping tunes to our cool Theater. 

Trio members are Valerie Plested (fiddle, vocals), among the finest and most expressive young talents in the Southwest’s Celtic scene; exceptional musician Justin Murphy (flute, whistles, guitar, bodhrán, vocals), whose powerful tone on the flute and swaggering rhythm have been compared to such contemporary notables as Seamus Egan and Frankie Kennedy; and at the heart of the trio configuration, Michigan native Don Penzien's (guitar, bodhrán, whistles, vocals) DADGAD guitarwork provides the solid, driving rhythms that have long been a hallmark of Legacy performances. 

Tickets $15 (or take advantage of the "Music Lovers' Deal" and get tickets to three events for just $40. Only available at the Center.)

The 3rd Annual “Big Bang” 
   
Benefit Shoot for the Arts
Saturday, July 18 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We'll be at Black Duck Sporting Clays in Rapid River all day. You can win great prizes, from guns to art and meals out, buy food on the grounds, and enjoy our U.P. summer! Even if you haven’t shot before, this is a great opportunity to learn how; they have guns and ammo on site and a very helpful and fun staff. Mollie and Beth have been practicing and are looking forward to an even bigger crowd than last year. Shoot for the arts before or after that date by telling Black Duck you're shooting for us. Sorry, only early shooters (or day-of shooters) are entered into the prize drawing.
50 shots for $47 ($40 if you bring your own ammunition)                                          

Claudia Schmidt Sings
Saturday, August 15 - 7 p.m.

One of Michigan's treasures, Schmidt has sung and played guitar in nearly every city in the state, as well as throughout our region, nationally, and internationally.

Want jazz? She has a group called "Claudia Schmidt and the Jump Boys" that puts out jazz.

Want spoken word? She's got an album of it.

Want drama? She's written for stage, performed in theater, and was featured in "Gap Toothed Women", a production for Public Television.

Come see Claudia. You'll be glad you did!

Tickets $15

Past Events

 Lynn Soderberg Celebrates 60 - sold out
 Sunday, June 28; 7:30 p.m. 
Join Lynn, actress, singer and comedienne, and a cast of friends from her years in the Theater, right here at the Arts Center.
With a resume that includes singing with the Bright Spots, acting in EVERYTHING, teaching drama at Escanaba Area High School, and more - much more - we can't wait to discover what extravaganza she'll offer us!

 

 MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
presents THE PIED PIPER
Saturday, June 20, 3 & 7 p.m.
See what happens when a little red truck brings theater to Escanaba youth. Enjoy the singing, choreography, and clever show. It's a definite win-win!

Stars on the Rise Youth Cabaret
Saturday, June 13, 3 p.m.
These stars are high school aged or younger, with talent and pizazz. Instrumentals, vocalists, actors - come and see who's in the show this year, and be dazzled by these rising stars!

What's given us more to sing about?

LOVE GONE BAD CABARET
Friday the 13th 
(February, the day before Valentine's Day)
7 p.m. - doors open at 6:30

Music and munchies of the highest quality 

Click picture to visit Copper Box website
An Evening with Copper Box..
 ..the accordion / rock / polka / zydeco band from Oshkosh that just might have you dancing in the Theater aisles..
Saturday, January 10 - 7 p.m.
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As predicted, this was too much fun! Next time, don't miss them, and don't forget your dancing shoes.  

 Cancelled - we'll invite them back..

Jammin' Round with Jamie-Sue A Songwriters' Evening November 29 - 7 p.m.

Don't miss this potpourri of original music, brought to you from the Southeastern corner of Michigan where Americana artist Jamie-Sue Seal has assembled a quartet of fine writers. Jamie-Sue plays country-folk-blues. John Latini describes his music as folk-rock-blues. Siusan O'Rourke writes original ballads; her partner in Stonecross, Zig Zeitler, writes instrumentals for bouzouki and other instrumentsSo come on down! Your $15 ticket ($12 in advance at the Center or Gust Asp) entitles you to some of the finest acoustic music in the area, smoke-free, at the perfect time to relax after Thanksgiving.  

 Croon Me A Tune Cabaret 
WOW! 
Was this a great time?!? (YES!)
We sold out the day before the Cabaret, and an incredible time was had by all!
November 22, 2008 - 7 p.m.

We had a Babes Do the Blues Cabaret, and now it's time to give the guys their turn. Come on in and enjoy every minute, every lush note. Performers include Mark Ammel, Joe Archey, Jimmy Bruce, David Hopp, Keith Hallett, Phil Lynch, Harold Olson, the U.P. Express, and Robert Williams. It will be the perfect antidote to Hunting Season!
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

 HOLIDAY ARTS FAIR -
Saturday, November 1; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No charge - come on in!

Twenty-five booths at the Holiday Arts Fair offer arts and crafts from juried artists. The Center fills with the excitement of possibilities - possible Christmas gifts, cookies for possible holiday entertaining, and possibly, a treat for yourself.  Come enjoy the day. 

Here's the list of artists and goodies:
Sara Beck                jewelry & gift boxes
Barb Bennett                     quilting
Ingrid Blixt                         mixed media
Bonifas Booth                    notecards, photography, glass, beaded jewelry
Adrienne Bozic                  jewelry
Joan Broughton                  soap/lotion
Millie Castor                      woven rugs
Kristine Danielson              silver, gold jewelry
Pat Frenn                          watercolor
Michael Gage                    wood
Kellie Hanson                    mosaics
Heather Lindquist               beach glass jewelry
Nancy Lymangrover            silk painting
Jeff Massie                        photography
Cathy McCarthy                 weaving
Beth Millner                       silver jewelry
Melody Neece                   soap/lotion
Rose Peltier                      fiber
Peter Skellenger                wood
Daryl Thurston                   knives, wood
Tim Trombley                     photography
Jane Turner                       potter
Sandy Wilson                    beaded jewelry

 

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ANOTHER SUPERIOR RADIO HOUR:
Pirates of the Inland Seas
Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, 7 p.m.
Bonifas Arts Center Theater
   

Saturday, August 23 - 7 p.m.
Bonifas Arts Center Theater

     The cool music of White Water is as much a part of the U.P. as a trout stream, bringing upbeat traditional acoustic music to the Bonifas theater. Toes will be tapping as Dean, Bette and Laurel Premo share their love of harmony in a concert with guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and hammered dulcimer accompaniment. There's a reason White Water's loyal following is growing larger and larger - come see why.
     Tickets are $15 at Gust Asp or the Center, or at the door. Make an evening of fine music in our comfortable auditorium part of your perfect summer!

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An evening with Chicago's Emily Hurd 
Sat. July 26, 7 p.m.
Check out Emily Hurd's web site for an example of this Chicago musician's fine vocals, keyboards, and songwriting; then come and join us for an evening of great entertainment! Opening act is Augie and Almudena - fine guitar and mellow vocals. Just $15 in our air-conditioned theater.                

 

 

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The 2nd Annual “Big Bang” Benefit Shoot for the Arts
Saturday, July 19, 2008; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We'll be at Black Duck Sporting Clays in Rapid River all day. You can win great prizes, from guns to art and meals out, buy food on the grounds, and enjoy our U.P. summer! Even if you haven’t shot before, this is a great opportunity to learn how; they have guns and ammo on site and a very helpful and fun staff. Mollie and Beth have been practicing and are looking forward to an even bigger crowd than last year. Shoot for the arts before or after that date by telling Black Duck you're shooting for us. Sorry, only early shooters (or day-of shooters) are entered into the prize drawing.
50 shots for $45 ($40 if you bring your own ammunition)                                          

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WHITE WATER

 ^The TRILLIUM TRIO ^and Quintet Marinette Bonifas Arts Center Studio 
Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.

Children's Musical Theater - I Need a Vacation!
March 11 - under the direction of Sara Beck
with set assistance from Jo

Gerry O'Beirne Returns! 
Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m.

Gerry plays many stringed instruments superbly, and writes fine, well-crafted and elegantly performed songs. He's been called "one of Ireland's finest songwriters" and "guitar wizard".