CLC announces 2016 lineup for James Lumber Center
Submitted by the College of Lake County
Two special musical events have been added to the entertainment lineup at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County for Spring Semester 2016.
The two special events - VoicePlay on Jan. 26 and the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet on April 3 - both feature special ticket prices of $23; $8 for any student across Lake County, (prices do not include $2 JLC facility fee). These events are not part of the Professional Touring Season subscription series.
James Lumber Center gift certificates are available for purchase at the box office or by phone in any denomination. The box office is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Dec. 23. The college will be closed for winter break Dec. 24 to Jan. 4.
Tickets to the JLC Professional Events range from $30 to $45, with two different price levels available for Mainstage Theatre shows. Discounts are available for seniors 65 and older and CLC alumni. CLC students and teen tickets are $15. For information, call the Box Office at (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.
VoicePlay will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Mainstage Theatre. As seen on Season 4 of NBC's "The Sing-Off," this five-man a cappella group from Orlando (where they perform regularly at Disney World) will stop by Grayslake on a Midwestern tour.
VoicePlay performs across the country and entertains regularly on Disney and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The group recreates the orchestrated sound of an entire musical production with nothing but the human voice. Enjoy an evening filled with harmonies and hilarious onstage theatrics. Special ticket prices at www.thevoiceplay.com.
The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, in the Mainstage Theatre. With their extraordinary and equally-matched abilities, the group was described by Soundboard Magazine as "one of the major guitar ensembles in the world."
According to American Record Guide, "The MGQ's playing is faultless. They are expressive, with a large dynamic and timbral range, perfect ensemble and an inventive approach." This foursome leaves audiences mesmerized with their distinct voicing, interwoven clarity of lines and laserlike purity. Visit www.minneapolisguitarquartet.com.
The James Lumber Center spring 2016 Professional Touring events include the following events:
• "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Mainstage Theatre. The clever Sherlock Holmes maneuvers the twisted web of London's most intriguing cases with split-second deductions and logical reasoning in this fast-paced production. The Aquila Theatre brings its physical style to this new adaptation featuring actors drawn from the top British and American stages. Visit baylinartists.com/artist/aquila_theatre/tours/526.
• The Peking Acrobats 30th Anniversary Tour at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in the Mainstage Theatre. The Peking Acrobats will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as they perform their daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, along with trick cycling, precision tumbling and gymnastics. Visit imgartists.com/artist/the_peking_acrobats.
• Mariachi Divas at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Mainstage Theatre. Winners of two Grammy Awards (with six nominations), this all-female Mariachi group brings new meaning to the genre with their multicultural, eclectic and innovative sound. Led by its director, Cindy Shea, the Mariachi Divas continue to prove that music has no boundaries and is not dictated by age, race or gender. Visit www.mariachidivas.com.
• Jim Witter's "The Piano Men" at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Mainstage Theatre. A multimedia musical journey featuring the hits of Billy Joel and Elton John. Jim and his band recreate such classics as "Just The Way You Are," "Crocodile Rock," "Only the Good Die Young," "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," "Piano Man" and many others. This concert is now in its 15th year of touring. Visit www.thepianomenshow.com/main.
• Luma - Art In Darkness, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, in the Mainstage Theatre. This light spectacle uses the dark as the canvas and light as the brush to create colorful illusions. "Art in Darkness" is the first all-female cast in Luma's long history, featuring Melissa Staroszik, Canada's rhythmic gymnastics champion, and seven talented dancers. The show has been seen in 15 countries and taps into the universal draw that all living things have toward light. Visit lumatheater.com.
• Manual Cinema's "Lula Del Ray" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in the Studio Theatre. Set in the midcentury American Southwest and inspired by the music of Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and Patsy Cline, "Lula Del Ray" is a mythic reinvention of the classic coming-of-age story performed with live music. Visit manualcinema.com/lula-del-ray.
• Jim Brickman at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Mainstage Theatre. Brickman's engaging stage presence blends mood and music. With solo piano and chart-topping hits like "Valentine" and "Love of My Life," Brickman, the best-selling solo pianist of the day, will wow audience members. Visit www.jimbrickman.com.
Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office in the James Lumber Center, Room P112, on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.; by phone; or at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. For more information call (847) 543-2300 (option 5). The Box Office is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To request a brochure, call (847) 543-2300 or sign up for the mailing list at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Call group sales at (847) 543-2431 or email JLCgroupsales@clcillinois.edu.
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