Monday, August 17, 2009

Chipola Artist Series Season Tickets ON SALE

Season tickets for the 2009-10 Chipola Artist Series go on sale Monday, Aug. 17.
The highly-acclaimed four-event series opens Sept. 10 with “An American Portrait: On Wings of Freedom” at 7 p.m. An American Portrait celebrates two centuries of American milestones as our country’s story is told through the songs that united and inspired its people. The finale is pure patriotism as America’s most beloved anthems are performed with eloquence and majesty.
“Celebrating the Season,” is Thursday, Dec. 10. Perfect for the holiday season, the show features Chipola music faculty who will delight the audience with their musicianship, skill, and showmanship. The performers will present classical to modern literature and music of the season.
“Cantus” one of America’s finest professional male vocal ensembles will perform Feb. 1, 2010. Cantus maintains a vigorous schedule of national tours, subscription concerts in its home of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, as well as educational outreach programs and recording.
Sarah Geller, violinist, will perform March 18, 2010. Geller is described as possessing “the simple, poised, confident stage presence of a seasoned performer,” is highly regarded from coast to coast for captivating audiences with her intriguing programming..
The Chipola Artist Series is funded through Chipola’s Performing Arts Fund, with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Southern Arts Federation, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Chipola Regional Arts Association and corporate donors.
Season tickets—$40 for all four events—include same seat reserved seats and “Meet The Artist” receptions sponsored by Tyndall Federal Credit Union, Bank of Bonifay, First Capital Bank and Regions Bank. Season ticket holders also get a subscription to the CRAA arts calendar.
A limited number of individual event tickets—$12 for adults and $8 for ages 18 and under—will be available prior to each performance at the Chipola Business Office.
For performance information, contact Joan Stadsklev at 850-718-2301 or stadsklevj@chipola.edu.
Tickets are available in the college Business Office, located in the Student Services Building, or by phoning 850-718-2220.

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