Siegmann Family

We've Only Just Begun

2018 2019Season Program

GINA CHAVEZ

JERRYSCHMITT

Backtrack Vocals

Welcome!From LuCille Tack’s vision back in 1994 to our twenty-third season of presenting quality artistic experiences, we would like to think we’ve only just begun. Showcasing an eclectic mix of culture, music, theatre and comedy has always been our intent. We try very hard to provide something for everyone.

But times and priorities change. You’ve told us that weekends were so busy it was difficult to make time for your own enrichment. To address this, we have scheduled several performances on weeknights. You can put supper on the table, cruise to the Tack, enjoy some live entertainment in a social setting and be home before the news. Of course, there are still lovely opportunities for date nights and get-togethers with friends on the weekend.

And while we’ve got your ear, could we talk about trust? We’d like to believe we’ve earned yours! Even after presenting hundreds of shows, we would argue that there’s never been a bad one. A few may have been “different,” but they’ve always met or exceeded a certain level of quality. So this season, we encourage you to trust us. Take a chance on something new and put your hard earned dollars on a show that sounds interesting. Consider it an adventure and allow yourself to be surprised. Trust us to do the heavy lifting in selecting events for our stage, so you can choose from any of them without fear of making a mistake. You may be pleased with what you learn about yourself in the process.

And speaking of process, purchasing tickets online should be even easier this season. It’s another example of how everything we do is directed at making your time with us more meaningful, more comfortable and well, just more! So sit down with a cuppa, take a peek at what’s coming to our theatre and make plans that you can look forward to in the coming months. It will extend the pleasure all that much more!

We’re eager to welcome you back to the Tack. Remember, we’ve only just begun!

LTCA Board of Directors To contribute to this legendary woman's fund, please visit

lucilletackcenter.com/supporttheltca

Special Event!Season Preview

PartyJoin us to celebrate the unveiling

of our fabulous new season on Friday, September 21, 5 – 7 p.m., as the LTCA Board of Directors

share highlights of what's coming to our stage. The 2018-19 Season Preview Party will be full of great music, video clips, refreshments and special one-night-only offers

to pick your seats and save on tickets to your favorite shows.

Social media encouraged! This event is free; no ticket required.

We've Only Just Begun

Performance Series

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

Backtrack VocalsSunday, September 23, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. Reserved seating $20

With more than nine million YouTube views and multiple first place awards at the International Championship of A Cappella, this New York City-based ensemble explores the power of the human voice through unique vocal arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beatboxing. Pushing the limits of a cappella, the group impressively performs covers of past and present pop music and shares inspiring original compositions, often daring to take on unexpected genres such as classical and electronic music. Audiences praise Backtrack for its unique, high-energy and interactive performances and applaud the strong sense of musicality and skill of each member and the ensemble as a whole. backtrackvocals.com

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Sarah Graves & Patrick Kraus, Mabeus Dental Office, Rembs Funeral Homes, Bruce & Cathy Wineman

Our Front Porch Series presents

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat A Community MusicalFriday, November 2, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.* Saturday, November 3, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. Reserved seating $12 adult, $5 youth

With cast members from communities throughout Central Wisconsin, the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors returns to the LTCA and comes to vibrant life in this lighthearted family-friendly musical that tells the story of Joseph and his envious brothers. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. Written by the award-winning team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, LP.

*If Spencer High School qualifies for a WIAA football game to be played on Friday, November 2, this performance will instead take place on Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

The Jerry Schmitt BandThursday, November 8, 2018 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating $15

No stranger to summer festivals, wedding dances and breweries, The Jerry Schmitt Band is a-hankering to bring their traditional country-with-a-side-of-rockabilly sound to the cozy confines of the Tack. Forget swatting mosquitoes and

side-stepping your tipsy cousin and focus instead on this Nashville recording artist and his six piece band sourced from locals and as far away as Minneapolis. A Stratford native, he’s got a new album in the works and is eager to meet both long-time fans and those who haven’t been fortunate enough to catch him somewhere else in the last decade. Help welcome Jerry to LuCille’s Vision Series at the Tack. thejerryschmittband.com

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Marty & Laurie Reinhart

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

SUPERSTAR: The Songs, The Stories, The CarpentersThursday, October 11, 2018 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating $35

With blessings from Richard Carpenter himself, internationally acclaimed singer and Grammy-nominee Helen Welch offers a fresh perspective on the music of The Carpenters in Superstar! Intertwining all the songs you know and love with fascinating back stories, Superstar takes us on a nostalgic journey that honors the brother/sister pop duo’s brilliant career. Helen’s velvety alto voice and charming sense of humor are a perfect fit for her band’s spot-on arrangements of Close to You, We’ve Only Just Begun and Top of the World, to name just a few. Join us for an evening that celebrates and pays tribute to the timeless music of The Carpenters. We know you’ll want to sing along! helenwelch.com

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Kathy & Joe Burnett, Partners Bank, Bruce & Cathy Wineman, Wise Mind Mental Health Clinic, Ron & Joyce Wiskerchen

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

The Doo Wop ProjectSaturday, December 8, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Premium Reserved seating $57; Reserved seating $47

Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli and The Drifters? Ever wonder what Adele would sound like if she’d lived in the Doo Wop era? Featuring stars from Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical with their hot band, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate some of the greatest music in American pop history. In true doo wop style, the showmanship level of this group is off the charts! It’s sure to be an evening of pure energy and magic, lifting you from your seat with excitement triggered by the power and charisma of these gifted young performers. What a perfect way to welcome the holiday season! thedoowopproject.com

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Burnett Transit, Carol & Steve Hemersbach, Bill Mork & Mary James Mork – Marshfield Furniture, Progressive Travel, Humberto & Debbie Vidaillet, Anne & Duane Teska

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

The Siegmann FamilySunday, January 27, 2019 | 2:00 p.m. Reserved seating $15

One of Wisconsin's best-kept secrets, the Siegmann Family will charm, inspire and move you all at once! Filled with beautiful family harmonies and skilled musicianship, this family's love of music goes back to their childhood years growing up on their farm in Rubicon, Wisconsin. In the beginning, all eight children toured and performed with their parents. More recently, and in order to continue bringing their honest and life-changing songs to the public, they have regrouped to include five family members and a life-long friend. If your toes tap to bluegrass, southern gospel, a cappella and acoustic music, you will not want to miss The Siegmann Family!

Sponsored by the generosity of Bill & Linda Bauer

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

Gina ChavezSaturday, February 9, 2019 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating $25

From NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert to small-town Spencer, meet Gina Chavez, a Latina pop-songstress who blends sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. Perhaps most striking is the ease with which she moves between social and love songs, between North American and Latin genres, and between languages, sometimes passing from English to Spanish and back mid-song. Chavez’s passionate collection of bilingual canciones takes the audience on a journey through the Americas, where she and her band have performed in nine countries, touring as cultural ambassadors for the US State Department. After being featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” her first album hit #1 on Amazon and Latin iTunes charts and she continues to receive accolades and call-outs from media across the United States. ginachavez.com

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Carmen & Jeff Schweiger, Randy & Diane Veale

Our Front Porch Series presents

Missoula Children’s Theatre: King Arthur's QuestSaturday, March 2, 2019 3:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Adult $10; Youth $5

King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage and confidence … or did he? What if the troubles of his kingdom threatened to overwhelm him? Join the Knights and Squires of the Round Table as they try to do the right thing as your favorite characters from Camelot—Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Taleisin, The Raven, Lancelot, and their fellow Camelotians—wrestle with the challenges facing their realm. Follow an original twist on this familiar story as it weaves its way through a landscape full of surprises! Don’t miss this family favorite cast with some 60 local children.

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Citizens Bank of Loyal, Family of Susan Hornick, Greg & Tami Jackan, Ruby Thomas

LuCille’s Vision Series presents

The High KingsThursday, March 14, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Premium reserved seating $45; Reserved seating $35

Selling out houses across America and the British Isles, The High Kings have been serving up both traditional and original Irish songs for more than ten years. To celebrate this milestone, their DECADE World Tour will feature sparkling new arrangements of yesterday’s Gaelic tunes that remain true to their roots while defining a bright new era for Irish folk music. Equal parts rousing and reflective, energetic and soulful, The High Kings are charting a new course for Irish ballads, one they believe will attract a new generation and bring a broad demographic along for the journey. Experience the music and song of yesteryear and get a jumpstart on your Saint Paddy’s Day celebration! thehighkings.com

Sponsored in part by the generosity of: Tim & Marlene Ablett, Ron & Marcia Draeger, Bruce & Cathy Wineman, Wiskerchen Cheese

Basket Weaving ClassesThe Basket Patch Signature BasketThis stunning, but useful piece measures 13 inches square by 10 inches high, not including the unique oak Mountain Swing handle. Participants will have a choice of several colors for the matching fabric/button embellishments.

Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost of materials and instruction is $55

Picnic BasketThe perfect companion for your summer activities or to hold your projects at home, this basket measures 12x14x10 inches high. Its tightly woven bottom will keep the contents from falling through and the beautiful oak hinged lids will be the envy of many. You’ll be proud to carry this versatile beauty to all your year-round social events.

Thursday, May 2, 2019 | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost of materials and instruction is $55

Note: Both baskets are appropriate for any experience level. Your registration confirmation will include a list of basic weaving supplies to bring to class. The sessions are held in the Spencer High School Commons, Door #22. Shirley Mount is the instructor. thebasketpatch.com

An Evening with an Author: Danielle Sosin, Duluth Wednesday, October 3, 2018 7:00 p.m. General admission $5 at the door (no advance purchase available)

Danielle Sosin “always hated writing in school” until she stumbled into a literary class in the late 1980s. Not long after, she found herself moving from Minneapolis to do research in Duluth on the shores of Lake Superior. The recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, Danielle earned the Milkweed National Fiction Prize in 2011 for her book, The Long-Shining Waters. Take a break from your workweek and join us as Danielle discusses the creative process of her novel that is centered on Lake Superior and explores the power of place and the fluidity of time. She’ll also share a sneak peek of her latest work. Book clubs, readers and writers will all enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the life of this published author. Books will be available for purchase and signing. daniellesosin.com

Motor Coach Trip:Quilt Expo, MadisonThursday, September 6, 2018 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. $55

Join us on a trek to Madison’s Alliant Energy Center to enjoy an incredible day of everything quilted. From breathtaking fabric creations, demonstrations and classes, and shopping provided by nearly 200 vendors, you’ll explore the diverse world of this American-made art form. Whether a newbie, an expert or just curious, you’ll take home new ideas, inspiration and appreciation for quilting. Fee includes admission and transportation via Progressive Travel motor coach. Your registration confirmation will offer additional itinerary details. Space is limited and this popular trip fills quickly! wiquiltexpo.com

Special Events

October 5 – 29, 2018

Everything and Everything About Everything and EverythingR. Christian Egger has come to the realization that everything in nature and all of existence is connected. His collection of colored images expresses an inner life—the personal vision of an individual’s mind shown in the works of art. godsartwow.com

Open House, Friday, October 5, 5 - 7 p.m.

November 2 – 26, 2018

Crafting Flatware Into Sculptures That Feed the SoulDaniel Vidaillet exhibits an exquisite array of stainless steel flatware transformed into unique handmade welded sculptures. His renderings range from the whimsical flight of butterflies and the defiant stance of a bird of prey to human figures engaged in professional activities. He strives to capture movement, nature and the magic of the human experience.

Open house, Friday, November 2, 5 - 7 p.m.

December 1 – 21, 2018

Spencer Elementary Student ArtA variety of media and thematic elements are reflected in the works of these young artists.

January 4 – 28, 2019

Places We’ve Been Take a road trip across the country with Tom Marcott as he presents a collection of photographs capturing the everyday life of people, places and things as viewed from behind the lens of his trusty camera.

Open House, Friday, January 4, 5 - 7 p.m.

February 1 – 25, 2019

Shadow and Light Mary Jo Fox uses two strongly contrasting media to recreate an ordinary flower or vegetable from her garden: pen and ink to depict shadow and deep secret places, and watercolor to represent light. She finds inspiration in the details and intricacy of objects we see every day and simply take for granted.

Open House, Friday, February 1, 5 - 7 p.m.

March 1 – April 1, 2019

Trial And Error An educator in the Spencer School District and an accomplished artist, Carmen Schweiger’s exhibit represents the diversity of her talents. This collection of oil paintings, photographs, and pencil drawings offers just a taste of her multi-faceted works.

Open House, March 8, 5 - 7 p.m.

April 5 – 29, 2019

Petals In The Wind – Conversations with Paintings Once captivated by her camera lens, Carmen Duran returns to the gallery to inspire us with her talent for painting with color and texture. Each piece tells a different story, leaving the viewer with a sense of wanting more. carmenduranart.com

Open House, April 5, 5 - 7 p.m.

May 1 – 31, 2019

Spencer High School Art StudentsBoth 2D and 3D fine art pieces will be displayed by Spencer’s maturing young artists, as will sculptural works by students in the Tech Ed Department.

The gallery of the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts presents monthly exhibits by area visual artists. Displays may be viewed during Open House visits and at the time of a performance.

Gallery Exhibits

Season TicketsMay 7 – 31, 2018

Subscribe and save! For the best cost and convenience option, select a season ticket package of six or more performances in the LuCille’s Vision Series. Benefits are:

Lower price than individual tickets—a 10% discount!

First and best choice of seats—individual tickets are not available until June 1.

Guaranteed same seats at each performance.

First priority to retain your seat selection for 2019–20 season.

Convenience—season subscribers receive their tickets in advance so there is no waiting in line!

Mail your order or email info@lucilletackcenter.com

Our Front Porch Series tickets may also be purchased in advance with the understanding that these tickets do not count toward the six performance minimum required for season tickets.

Individual Ticket SalesJune 1, 2018

Tickets for all shows go on sale to the general public. You may order tickets:

Online: Choose your seats and purchase with VISA, MasterCard or Discover card. Then, select a delivery method and you’re done. Convenient, safe, and no pesky fees, as ALL taxes and charges are included in the price of the ticket! lucilletackcenter.com

By mail: Fill out the enclosed Ticket Order Form and mail with your payment to: LuCille Tack Center for the Arts, 400 School St., Spencer, WI 54479.

By phone: You may charge tickets by calling the Box Office at 715-659-4499 with your VISA, MasterCard and Discover card. Tickets can be held at Will Call or emailed to you.

In person: starting September 5, 2018. Purchase tickets at the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts Box Office, located in the Spencer High School Commons, Door #22.

Box Office hours starting September 5, 2018 Wednesday & Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

At-the-door ticket sales – Subject to availability, tickets may be purchased at the door beginning one hour prior to all performances.

Group sales discounts – Groups of 12 or more may be eligible for special group ticket prices. Contact the Box Office at 715-659-4499 for specific group pricing information.

Gift CertificatesShare the experience of the performing arts with LTCA gift certificates. They are available online in $25 increments or from the Box Office in any amount.

Ticket and Performance Information All sales are final. No cash refunds or ticket exchanges are allowed on ticket purchases. In the event you cannot use your tickets, the donation of your tickets back to the Box Office is appreciated and will be acknowledged for tax deduction purposes.

Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Programs, dates and times are subject to change or cancellation.

Theatre doors open one-half hour before performances.

Late-comers will be seated at a suitable pause in the performance.

Reserved seating selection is not guaranteed after the performance begins.

Photography and recording of any type are not permitted.

Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off during performances.

Smoking is not permitted in the Center or on school grounds.

The LuCille Tack Center for the Arts is wheelchair accessible. Please call the Box Office to purchase accessible seats.

Inclement weather policy: All performances will go on as scheduled, regardless of weather, and no refunds will be issued. If the Center cancels a performance, messages will be posted on our phones and at lucilletackcenter.com. We encourage patrons to plan early and make their own decisions based on their individual needs and local weather conditions.

WebsiteVisit lucilletackcenter.com for more information.

Volunteer for the Arts!Find out about available opportunities by visiting lucilletackcenter.com or calling the Box Office at 715-659-4499.

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We've Only Just Begun

2018 2019Season Program