TICKETS ON SALE MAY 7

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The Ramsdell has your summer season ready

Tickets on sale May 7!

April 2018, Manistee, Michigan. The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (RRCA) is excited to present an outstanding line up of quality performances in Manistee June through September 2018. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, May 7 to the public.

The RRCA’s summer shows offer a variety of genres, from classical music, to rock n’ roll, to Broadway and theatre, to contemporary percussion music! Our highlights include The Brandenburg Festival (June 9 at 6:00 p.m.), The Accidentals (July 22 at 7:30 p.m.), and Emmy-Award Winning actor Ed Asner (September 21 at 7:30 p.m.). Visit our website at www.RamdsellTheatre.org for more information on our upcoming season.

Our audiences love coming to the Ramsdell for shows! “Wonderful ushers and helpful people assisting!” If you haven’t been, you must see a performance this summer. “We enjoyed everything! Great music, the best company.” Join us this summer for what is going to be an enjoyable and memorable experience!

All tickets can be purchased through MyNorthTickets.com or by calling 1-800-836-0717. You may also visit us at the Ramsdell by entering through the 1st street door entrance during business hours and purchase your tickets in person. Business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also call us at 231-398-9770. See you at the Ramsdell!

“Escanaba in Da Moonlight” is here this weekend!

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The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (RRCA) partners with veteran director Dr. Rick Plummer to produce “Escanaba in Da Moonlight.” A “laugh-out-loud” and “a super Yooper comedy,” Escanaba is a show you won’t want to miss!

This weekend only, the show will take place at the RRCA from April 26 – 29, 2018. “Rick directed it years ago at West Shore Community College. This new cast is amazing, and is the same team that brought you ‘A Tuneful Christmas Carol’ at the RRCA,” said Xavier Verna, Executive Director of the RRCA. Tickets are available now through MyNorthTickets.com or by calling 1-800-836-0717. Cast members include Greg Kjolhede as ‘Albert Soady,’ Jordan Sell as ‘Remnar Soady,’ Mik Mikula as ‘Rueben Soady,’ Jeremy D. Engwall as ‘Jimmer Nagamanee,’ De-Ahna Underwood as ‘Wolf Moon Dance Soady,’ and Bill Ferguson as ‘Ranger Tom T. Treado.’

Escanaba in Da Moonlight is written by actor Jeff Daniels and was premiered at the Purple Rose theatre in Chelsea, MI in 1995. The play is set in the present, with flashbacks to 1989, and located somewhere deep in the woods north of Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “This is hands down one of the funniest plays ever written.  Audiences howl with laughter at the ‘Up North’ shenanigans of some of the wackiest ‘Yoopers’ you’ll ever encounter,” said director Rick Plummer. “Escanaba is side-splittingly sophomoric and, ‘Holy Wha’–is it ever a scream for adults with a taste for slightly risqué yet riotous humor!” This show is not recommended for young audiences.

Don’t miss out, get your tickets today!

Escanaba in Da Moonlight is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

 

Benzie Career Days

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Executive Director, Xavier Verna, visits Benzie Central and meets with 7th graders to share information about the Ramsdell and career options in the arts. 7th graders from Benzie Middle School met with several other career professionals from the area to learn about professional opportunities. This event was led by Benzie Schools and the Benzie Rotary Club.

The Accidentals concert postponed until July 22

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The Accidentals concert has been postponed until July 22.  Hang on to your tickets, they will be honored at the July concert.  Looking forward to seeing you in July @ The Ramsdell

The Accidentals (3.4.2016) | B.Hockensmith Photography

Ramsdell Annual Fundraising Gala

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“Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish.”

–Lyndon Johnson, on signing into existence the National Endowment on the Arts

Join us Saturday, May 5th at 5:30 pm in support of “The Arts” with our Annual Gala fundraiser.
For more ticket information, please contact Laura;
Lortiz@RamsdellTheatre.org or by calling (231) 398-9770

VIP – The Accidentals!

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VIP SHOWING – THE ACCIDENTALS

The Accidentals are coming to Manistee on Saturday, April 14 and performing at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (RRCA)! Want to feel like a VIP? Here’s your chance! A contest is open for participants. You could be one of 6 winners to view a private acoustic performance. Take selfies, get autographs, and be a part of this exclusive party before the show. To enter, you must have purchased a ticket to the show, “like” and “follow” the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts Facebook page, and sign up to receive e-news from the RRCA. Drawing is this Friday, April 6.

Named among Yahoo Music’s “Top 10 Bands to Watch in 2017,” The Accidentals’ adventure began in their hometown of Traverse City, MI, when Larson, a sophomore cellist, and Beuist, a junior violinist, were paired for a high school orchestra event. The gifted young musicians became fast friends and before long, bandmates. Having both grown up in musical families with professional pianists for fathers and vocalists for mothers, their shared influences bounced between classical, jazz, bluegrass, country, alt-rock, and the obscure.

“The Accidentals display a genre-hopping range of influences and some smart songwriting skills to go with their abundant musical chops.” – Billboard Magazine

Get your tickets today! See you at the Ramsdell on Saturday, April 14, at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now at MyNorthTickets.com or by calling 1-800-836-0717. This show is sponsored by the EZ Market in Onekama and Ideal Kitchen.

Escanaba in Da Moonlight Cast!

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The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (RRCA) partners with veteran director Dr. Rick Plummer to produce “Escanaba in Da Moonlight.” A “laugh-out-loud” and “a super Yooper comedy,” Escanaba is a show you won’t want to miss!

One weekend only, the show will take place at the RRCA from April 26 – 29, 2018. “Rick directed it years ago at West Shore Community College. This new cast is amazing, and is the same team that brought you ‘A Tuneful Christmas Carol’ at the RRCA,” said Xavier Verna, Executive Director of the RRCA. Tickets are available now through MyNorthTickets.com or by calling 1-800-836-0717. Cast members include Greg Kjolhede as ‘Albert Soady,’ Jordan Sell as ‘Remnar Soady,’ Mik Mikula as ‘Rueben Soady,’ Jeremy D. Engwall as ‘Jimmer Nagamanee,’ De-Ahna Underwood as ‘Wolf Moon Dance Soady,’ and Bill Ferguson as ‘Ranger Tom T. Treado.’

Escanaba in Da Moonlight is written by actor Jeff Daniels and was premiered at the Purple Rose theatre in Chelsea, MI in 1995. The play is set in the present, with flashbacks to 1989, and located somewhere deep in the woods north of Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “This is hands down one of the funniest plays ever written.  Audiences howl with laughter at the ‘Up North’ shenanigans of some of the wackiest ‘Yoopers’ you’ll ever encounter,” said director Rick Plummer. “Escanaba is side-splittingly sophomoric and, ‘Holy Wha’–is it ever a scream for adults with a taste for slightly risqué yet riotous humor!” This show is not recommended for young audiences.

Escanaba in Da Moonlight is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Manistee Jaycee’s Award RRCA executive director!

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The Manistee Jaycee’s announced on February 26 the winners of the 2018 community service awards. The Jaycees announced that these are individuals in the community of Manistee that are being recognized for all the good things that they do. They were nominated by community members. Executive director Xavier Verna has been awarded the “Young Professional” award. “It was out of the blue! I did not expect that and I am humbled that the community voted for me. Thank you! said, Xavier. An award reception will be held to honor the recipients. The list of winners is below:

2018 Young Professional: Xavier Verna of the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
2018 Young Volunteer: A tie between Ben Crowley of Edward Jones, and Breanna Miller of the MHS Forensics Team
2018 Young Healthcare Provider: Amiee Patulski of Munson Manistee’s Emergency Department
2018 Young Educator: Bill Kinnunen of Casman Academy
2018 Young Public Safety Provider: Brian Gutowski of the Manistee County Sheriff’s Department
2018 Young Person Making a Difference: Jenna Johnson of the Michigan DNR

Congratulations to all of the recipients!

The MET Operas remaining 2017-2018 season (Time Changes)

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Join us for the remaining Operas in the MET’s 2017-2018 Season of live HD movie theatre transitions.

PUCCINI
La Bohème-Saturday, February 24, 2018 @ 12:30 pm
The world’s most popular opera returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production starring a cast of young stars, including Sonya Yoncheva as the fragile Mimì and Michael Fabiano as the poet Rodolfo. Marco Armiliato conducts.

ROSSINI
Semiramide-Saturday, March 10, 2018 @ 12:55 pm
This masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance—its first in nearly 25 years—with Maurizio Benini on the podium. The all-star bel canto cast features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, a trouser role sung by Elizabeth DeShong. Javier Camarena, Ildar Abdrazakov, and Ryan Speedo Green complete the stellar cast.

MOZART
Così fan tutte (New Production)-Saturday, March 31, 2018 @ 12:55 pm
A winning cast comes together for Phelim McDermott’s clever vision of Mozart’s comedy about the sexes, set in a carnival-esque environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island. Manipulating the action are the Don Alfonso of Christopher Maltman and the Despina of Tony Award–winner Kelli O’Hara, with Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, Ben Bliss, and Adam Plachetka as the pairs of young lovers who test each other’s faithfulness. David Robertson conducts.

VERDI
Luisa Miller-Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 12:30 pm
James Levine and Plácido Domingo add yet another chapter to their legendary Met collaboration with this rarely performed Verdi gem, a heart-wrenching tragedy of fatherly love. Sonya Yoncheva sings the title role opposite Piotr Beczała in the first Met performances of the opera in more than ten years.

MASSENET
Cendrillon (New Production)-Sunday, May 13, 2018 @ 1:30
For the first time ever, Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met. Joyce DiDonato stars in the title role, with mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of Prince Charming, Kathleen Kim as the Fairy Godmother, and Stephanie Blythe as the imperious Madame de la Haltière. Bertrand de Billy conducts Laurent Pelly’s imaginative storybook production.

MET opera L’elisir d’Amore time changed to NOON.

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The next MET opera in the series, L’elisir d’Amore scheduled for Saturday, February 10th will start at Twelve o’clock.  Please be prepared to come earlier to enjoy this romantic comedy with us.