Aug. 28, 2012
HARRISBURG — The 2012-13 season of the Live at Rose Lehrman Artist Series features a diverse collection of musical, dance and theatrical performances.
“We thank our patrons for their ongoing support of our series and we are proud to report that we had a 93 percent capacity attendance last season,” said Teri Guerrisi, director of Live at Rose Lehrman at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on the Harrisburg Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.
“We are also thrilled to share that we were the recent recipient of the Arts Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capital Region in April 2012. It was a wonderful night to celebrate our contribution to the cultural life of Central Pennsylvania. Season 2012-13 is just around the corner, so make plans to join us.”
The season opens in September with “Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway,” a tour of the musical stage's greatest moments with five Broadway veterans performing many of the most well-known show tunes.
In October, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and The Ahn Trio perform “Temptation of the Muses,” a blend of poetry, music and dance. Other musical talent on tap for the season include the legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter and the Ron Carter Trio.
The Four Bitchin’ Babes usher in the holidays with a humorous approach in “Jingle Babes,” which includes a Girl's Nite Out pre-show party. Other music-and-dance performances include the passionate Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Lula Washington Dance Theatre and The StepCrew.
The family-oriented Imago Theatre’s “Zoo Zoo” brings a cast of zany animal characters to the stage and features pre-show Floyd “SuperReader” Stokes performances and other fun activities for kids in February.
The Live at Rose Lehrman 2012-13 season:
• Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
Veterans of the musical stage perform early classics such as “Some Enchanted Evening” as well as hits from more recent shows like “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Phantom of the Opera.”
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation, Knisely Landscape Materials and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsors: The Patriot-News and abc27-TV
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
Other support: HACC’s C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center
Dinner and a show offered prior to performance. Dinner seating at the C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center is at 5:45 p.m. Purchase dinner and a show package by Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. Seating is limited.
• Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and The Ahn Trio
The internationally renowned dancer and her company join the Ahn Trio, one of classical music’s most innovative ensembles, to perform “Temptation of the Muses,” blending original poetry, music and dance.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation
Media Sponsors: abc27 and WITF
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Cultural Enrichment Fund, and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
Other support: Chinese Cultural and Arts Institute
A talkback with the performers follows the show.
• Ron Carter, Legendary Jazz Bassist, and the Ron Carter Trio
Grammy award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter brings his original musical style cultivated while performing with such jazz greats as Miles Davis, Lena Horne and Bill Evans.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsors: abc27 and WJAZ 92.7 FM
Grant Support: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Cultural Enrichment Fund, and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
Other support: Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz
• The Four Bitchin' Babes, “Jingle Babes”
“Jingle Babes,” is a festive evening of offbeat humor amid shared musical traditions from the ladies who brought you “Hormonal Imbalance” and “Diva Nation.”
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsors: abc27-TV and abc27.com
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
Other support: HACC’s C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center, HACC Contemporary Crafts Marketing and HACC Massage Therapy programs
Free: “Girl’s Nite Out” holiday party included with the ticket features chair massages, holiday shopping, gourmet coffees and other goodies.
• Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca
The true spirit of Spanish flamenco is alive and well and lives in Noche Flamenca, considered Spain's most successful touring company.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsor: abc27-TV
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
• Lula Washington Dance Theatre
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre fuses African and Afro-Haitian dance, incorporating the dance styles of gospel, classical ballet, modern, street, theatrical, and hip-hop.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation, the HACC Alumni Association and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsors: PennLive.com and abc27-TV
Grant Support: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
• Imago Theatre Zoo Zoo
See penguins play musical chairs, watch a cat get into a giant paper bag and check out hippos with insomnia. Zoo Zoo evokes acrobatics mixed with mime. Floyd “SuperReader” Stokes will perform before each show and an animal-themed book and cookie party will follow. Live animal displays from Lake Tobias Wildlife Park and temporary tattoos from FairyTale Boutique round out the kid-oriented activity.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation, HACC Student Government Association, American Literacy Corp., Fairy Tale Boutique and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsors: Central Penn Parent and abc27-TV
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Cultural Enrichment Fund, Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
Other support: Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
• The StepCrew
Join this talented ensemble on a musical dance journey through three exhilarating dance forms – Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance and tap. The six dancers and five-piece Celtic ensemble have performed with the likes of The Chieftains, Cherish The Ladies and Bowfire. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation, Oxford Hall and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsors: Lamar Advertising and abc27-TV
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
• Brian Sanders’ JUNK
The choreography of Sanders’ show, “Patio Plastico Plus,” incorporates found objects from trash cans and pogo sticks to broken ladders and windowpanes.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation and The Hershey Company
Media Sponsor: abc27-TV
Grant Support: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour and the Richmond Foundation administered through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee
Other support: Greater Harrisburg Arts Council
Patrons are encouraged to become a “Friend” of Live at Rose Lehrman. As a Friend, members have the satisfaction of knowing that they are sustaining the excellent high-quality events that have made Live at Rose Lehrman the cultural and artistic pride of the region. Friends memberships start at $35.
Ticket sales for the season begin on Sept. 4, 2012. Patrons can view upcoming events and purchase tickets online at www.LiveatRoseLehrman.org. For more information or a season brochure, call 717-231-ROSE (7673). Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/LiveatRL, or view our season preview on YouTube at www.youtube.com/LiveatRoseLehrman.
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