DeltaArts 2009-2010 Family Arts Series
Experience quality, educational and enlightening arts performances with DeltaArts Family Arts Series. All performances are held at the West Memphis Civic Auditorium at 7:00pm and admission is only $10 per family. Before each event, an artist will lead the audience in a warm-up activity focusing on high-lights of the performance. Tickets are available at the door. For reservations, please call or email Melissa Pirani at 870.732.6260 or marketing@deltaarts.org
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Appalachian Roots
Presented by Carol Ponder
West Memphis Civic Auditorium
$10 per Family; Senior Citizens FREE
Sponsored by H.W. Durham Foundation
Take a look at the deep roots of Appalachian music. Nationally ac-claimed musician Carol Ponder will present a variety of southern mountain music, including ballads, call and response and rollicking mountain songs. Using her voice, hambone, guitar and spoons, Carol will bring the region to life for your family. |
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Nut Re-Mix
Presented by New Ballet Ensemble
West Memphis Civic Auditorium
$10 per Family; Senior Citizens FREE
Sponsored by H.W. Durham Foundation
Get into the Christmas spirit early this year with this fun mix of style and story. Nut Remix takes a detour from tradition, fusing ballet, Hip Hop, Flamenco and urban dance styles with the classical score of Tchaikovsky. Audiences will experience classical ballet of The Sugar Plum juxtaposed with the raw energy of urban dance that has come to be associated with New Ballet. |
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Presented by Voices of the South
West Memphis Civic Auditorium
$10 per Family
Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta West Memphis Area Alumnae Chapter
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. covers his life from childhood through the civil rights era. This inspirational, one-man show allows children to see the power of non-violence and the spoke word. The story is told through song, dance, speeches and poetry. |
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Hansel and Gretel
Presented by Opera Memphis
West Memphis Civic Auditorium
$10 per Family
Sponsored by Audrey Taylor
This tour show is a 45 minute reduction of Engelbert Humperdinck’s interpretation of the Grimm’s fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. Hansel and Gretel are sent out to gather food. While on their adventures in the mysterious and magical forest, they learn of the importance of teamwork and they realize that things are not always as they first appear. This show will include student involvement with an ensemble of 15-20 students from the audience. |
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2009-2010 Family Arts Series Poster
Family Arts Series Sponsors Include:
H.W. Durham Foundation
Delta Sigma Theta West Memphis Area Alumnae Chapter
Audrey Taylor
West Memphis Civic Auditorium
Mid-South Community College
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