



Cinderella and the Chinese Slipper
Bits ‘N Pieces Giant Puppet Theatre
Saturday, September 22
Rumph Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.
Also:
Thursday & Friday, September 20-21
2 Puppet-Building Workshops in 2 Suwannee County Schools Each Day
GSC Magnolia Dining Room, 10:30 a.m.
www.puppetworld.com
In this original retelling of the beloved children's classic, Bits ‘N Pieces’ giant nine-foot-tall puppets and costumed characters take their audience to China, the earliest known home of their heroine Pandarella, a.k.a. “Cinderella,” and her family of pandas — and her Fairy Godmother, a magic goldfish!
An American Carnival
Caribbean Sound Steel Pan & World Music Ensemble
Thursday, October 18
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
Also:
Wednesday, October 17
Suwannee County Schools: 2 performances/1 location
Mid-Afternoon “drum stroll” thru GSC/Dacier Manor
www.caribbeansound.net
Using steel drums, this stage show mixes the sound and culture of the Caribbean through Calypso, Soca, and Latin music with Classical, American pop, and original compositions. The group’s sense of style and passion for their music captures the unique and colorful artistry and melodious atmosphere of the Caribbean!
Dr. Stephen Robinson & the Stetson Guitar Ensemble
Friday, November 9, 2007
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
Also:
Thursday, November 8
GSC Magnolia Dining Room, 10:30 a.m.
Dacier Manor Dining Room, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Bixler Chapel (performance for Suwannee County schoolchildren), 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Robinson: www.stephenrobinsonguitar.com
Stetson Guitar Ensemble: www.stetson.edu
Heralded as "outstanding, seductive, satisfyingly rich and full" by the Daytona Beach News Journal, The Stetson University Guitar Ensemble is comprised of the scholarship students of Dr. Stephen Robinson, Professor of Guitar. The ensemble returns to do a residency program that combines performances around the ACV campus with various combinations of guitars.
*** SPECIAL FREE CONCERT ***
Shall We Gather At The River?
In Memory of Champ & Verma Boutwell
Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
www.kingsbrass.org
This ensemble presents hymn classics with a contemporary flair, featuring three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards that blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations!
Heralds of Harmony Barbershop Chorus
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
www.heraldsofharmony.org
Entertaining Florida audiences since 1945, the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony (“The Heralds”) is a semi-professional chorus affiliated with the largest international organization of men’s a cappella singing: the Barbershop Harmony Society. The chorus represents the state in the society's annual international chorus competition where they have placed as high as ninth in the world.
Music For Violin and Piano
Alfonso Lopez, violin & Michelle Tabor, piano
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
Also:
GSC Magnolia Dining Room, 3:00 p.m.
www.violinist.com
This magnificent duo will present a varied program that will include some classics such as Mozart, some brilliant Spanish music, some songs from George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess," and a wonderful short piece based on Latin dance rhythms composed by Alfonso Lopez himself!
Legends and Tales of Florida & Appalachia
The Storytelling Sims
Friday, February 29, 2008
Rumph Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.
- Light refreshments will be served. –
Also:
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Workshop – “Gifts of Story: Weaving A Tale,” 10:00 a.m., Harmony Center
“Mini-Performance” – Dacier Manor Dining Room, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, February 29, 2008
“Mini-Performance” – GSC Magnolia Dining Room, 10:30 a.m.
Phillips Dining Room, 7:00 p.m., Light Refreshments
www.storyteller.net
Making history with their tales of Florida, Appalachia, and the South, Wayne and Jane Sims — a.k.a. The Storytelling Sims — have spent the past 12 years sharing their unique, eclectic brand of tandem humor with school, library, elderhostel, retirement community, and special event audiences, whom, they say, they like to “Turn on to storytelling!”
Comedy with a Twist of Lemon
presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory
Friday, March 28, 2008
“Mini-Performance & Character Stroll,” GSC, 10:00 a.m.
“Mini-Performance & Character Stroll,” Dacier Manor, 3:00 p.m.
www.ftfshows.com
This hilarious old time vaudeville comedy review introduces Barnabus B. Lemon and the history of his talented family. Audiences are captivated by the magic, juggling, ribbons, unicycles, and all the excitement that Barnabus has up his sleeve. Imagination is key for this old time melondrama, and everyone will leave wondering..."How'd he do that?"
The Great Bear Trio
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
Also:
Musical Strings Workshop, 10:30 a.m., Bixler Chapel
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
GSC Magnolia Dining Room, 10:30 a.m.
Dacier Manor Dining Room, 3:00 p.m.
www.vfiddle.com
Hailing from the northeast, the Great Bear Trio is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and talked about contra dance bands in the nation. With twin fiddles and piano, the Great Bear is now bringing their unique brand of high-energy folk music to festival stages, concert halls, and dance floors across the country.
The UnConservatory Festival Orchestra
featuring Kirk Whipple &
Marilyn Morales, duo pianists
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Village Church, 7:00 p.m.
Also:
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Whipple, Morales & Guests – GSC Magnolia Dining Room, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Whipple, Morales & Guests – Dacier Manor Dining Room, 3:00 p.m.
Orchestra: www.unconservatory.org
Whipple & Morales: www.unconservatory.org
www.southernartistry.org
Let us introduce you to one of America's most cutting edge — and audience friendly — chamber orchestras. You will discover a most unique group of individuals — including duo pianists/return performers, Whipple and Morales — dedicated to bringing quality musical and educational experiences to world-wide audiences!