Live! at the Civic
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LIVE! AT THE CIVIC - 2009-2010 CONCERT SEASON Live! at the Civic presents 5 concerts during its upcoming celebration of its official 80th season of concerts for the Helena community. The first concert is October 10, 2009, and the season-ending concert is April 17, 2010. All concerts feature distinguished artists who travel throughout the USA, Canada and Europe as noted musical or dance groups with many ties to the heart of the arts in New York. All concerts are family oriented with season tickets available. Individual tickets are available at a premium price. All regular series concerts are held at the Helena Civic Center with opening curtain at 7:30 PM. Ticket prices range from a general admission single season ticket for $65 to a family of 4 season ticket for $239, which also includes the premium production, Celtic Legends. For further details, updates, ordering tickets and more, check out the website at www.liveatthecivic.org. October 10, 2009 - SAXOPHOBIA - It's a Who's Who of Saxes gone wild!! Did you know that between 1923 and 1924 over 100,000 saxophones were sold? It was the era for saxes everywhere! The show's entertaining and enlightening presentation recognizes the contributions of legendary artists and the songs they popularized: who could forget Boots Randolph honking out "Yakety Sax," the wispy tones of Plas Johnson slinking along with the "Pink Panther Theme," the fiery style of Charlie Parker carving out innovative Bebop melodies such as "Scrapple from the Apple," or the warm, lush, breathy tone of Stan Getz and his sensuous version of "Girl from Ipanema"? Saxophobia presents a rich and riveting history of the saxophone and the players who gave the sax its many voices. Today, over one hundred and fifty years after its birth, the saxophone continues to be loved and embraced, and is a vital voice in many styles of music. www.saxophobia.net October 25, 2009 - STRING FEVER!! Listening and Seeing is Believing! Charisma, warmth, talent, humor, classically honed musicianship - all this describes the four-some that makes up the String Fever group. Three brothers and their cousin play 5 and 6 stringed electric violins, a viola and a cello in a truly original show. Have you ever seen 4 English dudes playing on one cello - simultaneously?! The audience will enjoy "Name that Tune" as they race through 20 of the best-loved film themes - all in one breathless arrangement! From playing on the streets of almost every major capital city in Europe to the Royal Academy of Music and onto touring with the national English tour of "The Phantom of the Opera", String Fever is brilliant! This isn't a concert - it's an experience that you must.experience! www.stringfeverusa.com January 11, 2010 - DANIEL RODRIGUEZ, THE SINGING POLICEMAN. America's beloved tenor from 9-11 lifted the spirits of Americans in the wake of the September 11 tragedies. As a young man and a New York police officer, he became one of the department's official singers. From a PBS concert in Washington DC to the 2004 Republican National Convention as well as the "Celebration of Freedom" Inauguration concert in 2005 and the Tournament of Roses parade , Daniel Rodriguez has sung for a wide variety of occasions. He's also recorded 3 CDs. He's been presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the flag for this presentation was flown over Camp Freedom Iraq in Daniel's honor. "Daniel Rodriguez was born with a beautiful tenor voice. His success is a source of great joy to me because he truly deserves it." ...Placido Domingo February 5, 2010 - SHANGHAI ACROBATS - ENTERTAINMENT IN ABUNDANCE! Appearing in a six week run on Broadway, these agile athletes with their colorful and athletic acts, stole the hearts of New Yorkers! They are a graceful company of acrobats who transcend the Chinese circus traditions in bringing a spectacular and spellbinding show to the stage. They stretch the limits of human abilities! It's been 2000 years in the making as this group traces their origins to the harvest festivals of more than 20 centuries ago. Demanding, challenging, delightful and entertaining it's all available in one evening with the breathtaking heights of skill! April 17, 2010 - RAVE ON - THE SPIRIT OF BUDDY HOLLY! Capture the music of the Godfather of R&R!! Remember poodle skirts? What about carhops? Hula hoops? Ducktails? Then you surely remember the legendary Buddy Holly! This electrifying new show pays homage to the immortal legend. Billy McGuigan is backed by a 7 piece band that accurately recreates all the hits like you've never seen them before! And then there's a musical salute to several of Buddy's fellow chart toppers of the 50's - you'll stroll & jitterbug to the bop of the beat in this musical extravaganza! DO YOU STILL BELIEVE IN R&R??!! PLUS a PREMIUM PERFORMANCE MARCH 30, 2010 CELTIC LEGENDS --A COLOSSAL CELTIC JOURNEY! The dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent derived from all areas of Irish life! With Michael Londra at the helm, Celtic Legends has grown into a monster show, filling huge venues all across Europe. Over 1 million fans have enjoyed the entertainment provided by the large cast. The show is inspiring, and it combines traditional dance and traditional music in a story that weaves you into its Irish artistry. Michael Londra, the former lead vocalist of Riverdance, is from the singing capital of Ireland. From Radio City Music Hall to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and onto Broadway, Londra began a serious platform for his own recording and producing career. Celtic Legends has a busy schedule for 2009, including a mammoth visit to China playing the biggest theaters in many of its largest cities, a US tour and a 3 month stop in Reno, a tour of South America and many more European dates in the fall. Many other countries are vying to get this show, but the tour is so busy that many countries are on a waiting list! With Celtic Legends you will enjoy first-class musicianship, true showmanship and a brilliant theatrical production. It's a MUST-SEE SHOW!
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Map and Driving Directions
 Contact Info
Mailing Address:
PO Box 143 Helena, MT 59624 Street Address: 340 Neill Avenue Helena, MT 59601 Phone: 406-227-6588 http://www.liveatthecivic.org Email: joyofmusic@qwest.net
Directions
Live! At the Civic is held in the Helena Civic Center located at 340 Neill Avenue, on the corner of Neill, Benton and Park Avenues, just off Highway 12 West in Helena.
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Event Details:
10/10/2009 - 4/17/2010
