Wood River's Performing Arts

Made Possible by
The Donna Lee Moyer Performing Arts Gift

2010-2011 Celebrate wood River Events
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
13800 W Wood River Road, Wood River, NE
All Performances are free and open to public

In case of inclement weather, please call Georgene Smidt, 583-2606 for cancellation information, before leaving home…

No Better Cause
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand from our first season, don’t miss the kickoff show of the 2010-11 Celebrate Wood River Season! No Better Cause is an award winning pop/soul/funk vocal band hailing from Lincoln that performs nationally. With a unique assortment of both original songs and uniquely arranged cover No Better Cause is guaranteed to deliver a show that people of all ages can appreciate and enjoy, whether it be of a rock, pop, funk, soul, jazz or gospel influence… and it’s all done using NOTHING but heir voices!

JIM SALESTROM
Friday, November 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Jim is an Emmy award winning songwriter and a gifted guitarist who has been writing and recording music since he was 13. His music crosses generational boundaries and is enjoyed by fans of all ages. During a career spanning the last 35 years, Jim has recorded and performed with such stellar artists as John Denver, Kenny Rogers, and Dolly Parton, and has appeared on several national TV and awards shows, as well as performed for four United States Presidents. Jim makes his home in the Rocky Mountains these days, but he still comes "home" to Nebraska to visit family. Don't miss this amazing opportunity!

THE LIGHTNING BUGS
Saturday, January, 8 2011, 7:00 p.m.
The Lightning Bugs will take you back to when the big bands were blowing, the dance floors were crowded and the Mills Brothers helped everyone fall in love. The Bugs use smooth vocal harmonies and tasteful instrumental styling to tip their hats to such masters as Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and Nat King Cole.

THE REVIVAL BAND
Saturday, February 12, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
You asked for them back so here they are! Jump back a few decades with this 4-piece band that has been a big hit at other popular Nebraska venues. Remember your favorite Rock & Roll and easy listening music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s? Come hear music from the Beatles to the Drifters to Fleetwood Mac!

ALL SCHOOL PLAY
March 25-26, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
A perennial favorite… come out and enjoy the latest production from the Wood River High School drama department. You’ll be amazed at the entertainment our youth can provide- let’s show them our support!

SWEET ADELINES
Sunday, April 3, 2011, 3:00 p.m.

The Nebraska Pride Chorus of Sweet Adelines has over 30 singers from 12 different towns throughout the heartland of Nebraska. They give three fall shows, attend regional competition and perform at many community events, state meetings, banquets and conventions. Their large repertoire of music includes music through the decades, the Beatles, Beach boys, some country, and religious, patriotic and of course, good old fashioned barbershop music. Come out and enjoy this spectacular season finale!

Weekend Friendship Gatherings An informal gathering for friends old and new, young and old, to explore and reminisce. We'll gather at Wood River Rural High School in the Theater lobby at 9:30 a.m. Come early for coffee and goodies prior to the presentation .
Hats Saturday, September 18, 2010 – 9:30 a.m. Stuhr Museum personnel will bring hats of different periods to be displayed and modeled by audience participants, along with a bit of history of each hat’s era. Attendees are encouraged to bring/wear a hat of which you can tell some history. They Also Served Saturday, November 20, 2010 – 9:30 Leslie Vollnogle of Stuhr Museum will talk about women who served during the First World War. Christmas Concert Sunday, December 12, 2010 – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the local talent of the Wood River Community Choir as they present their annual Christmas Concert.	Valentines Saturday, February 19, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. Renae Hunt of Stuhr Museum will bring old valentines and discuss them plus traditions surrounding the sending of valentines. Attendees are asked to bring a special valentine to show/share with the audience. Dolls Saturday, March 19, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. Kay Grimminger will show and discuss dolls she has made. Kay does beautiful handwork, quilts and garments. You are encouraged to bring a special doll that you have. Easter Cantata Sunday, April 17, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. Celebrate the joy of Easter with the Wood River Community Choir.
The Celebrate Wood River Committee was formed in January 2006 and is made up of roughly twenty individuals from the community. We represent all ages and all walks of life. Our mission has been to make the dream of providing entertainment and enrichment activities to the Wood River area come to life. This season will bring all new performers to Wood River for your enjoyment! The "Weekend Friendship Gathering" series will also provide an opportunity to explore and reminisce with friends. We thank you for your support of both series in our current season...here’s to many more! All events are open to the public and are provided at no charge (other than all school play admission) thanks to the generous support of our three benefactors. A free will offering will be accepted to continue the entertainment series through the years ahead. We sincerely hope you’ll enjoy yourself and bring a friend or two. No tickets are needed for these performances; seating is first-come, first-served. With a 450 seat theater, there is generally plenty of room. Please help spread the word to friends and family — these entertainers love full theaters! Suggestions for future events and volunteers are warmly welcomed by contacting any committee member or Georgene Smidt 583-2606, Vince Boudreau 583-2961. Dare to dream a little with us, and let’s see what happens in the years to come! *"And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."* - Abraham Lincoln
Celebrate Wood River logo courtesy of SCORR Marketing, Kearney NE The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports this program through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.