Artsin

ActionEstablished

1983Jan./Feb.

2018

Garland Symphony Orchestrawith Scott Stratton◆ Feb. 16, 8 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts CenterTrombonist Scott Stratton performs Grondahl’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. This performance also features the annual Movie Scores Quiz, plus Cimarosa's Overture to II Matrimonio Segreto, and Capps' Music for a Western.Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at 972-205-2790,GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The WidowGarland Civic Theatre◆ Jan. 18-Feb. 4 ◆ Granville Arts CenterA bygone victim still haunts the halls of a stately home in Garland Civic Theatre's The Widow. Don't miss this contemporary gothic thriller, featuring a beautiful heroine, a twisted antagonist, and an ancient scandal. Tickets: $17 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.Showing Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 3 at8 p.m. Sunday Matinees on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. A preview performance will take place on Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Granville Arts Center Box Office HoursMonday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours prior to select performances.

300 N. Fifth Street, downtown Garland.

BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM300 N. FIFTH STREET

13 MLK Program (After Parade)14 MLK Youth Extravaganza 4 p.m.19 Garland Symphony 8 p.m.20 Royalty Dance Academy 7 p.m.21 Royalty Dance Academy 2 p.m.26 Take Me Home... 7:30 p.m.28 Dramapalooza 2 p.m.

SMALL THEATRE300 N. FIFTH STREET

18 The Widow 7:30 p.m.19 The Widow 8 p.m.20 The Widow 8 p.m.26 The Widow 8 p.m.27 The Widow 8 p.m.28 The Widow 2:30 p.m.

PLAZA THEATRE521 W. STATE STREET

13 4 Ever Young... 7:30 p.m.14 That's a Low Down Dirty... 5 p.m.19 Gathering of Dances 7:30 p.m.20 Memorial Bluegrass Show 6 p.m.21 Annie, Jr. 5 p.m.21 Annie, Jr. 7:30 p.m.22 Annie, Jr. 9:45 a.m.22 Annie, Jr. 11:45 a.m.25 The Lion King, Jr. 9:45 a.m. 25 The Lion King, Jr. 11:45 a.m.26 The Lion King, Jr. 9:45 a.m.26 The Lion King, Jr. 11:45 a.m.26 The Lion King, Jr. 7 p.m.27 The Lion King, Jr. 2 p.m.27 The Lion King, Jr. 7 p.m.28 The Lion King, Jr. 2 p.m.

JAn. Granville Arts Center Box Office HoursMonday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours prior to select performances.

300 N. Fifth Street, downtown Garland.

GISD Faculty Art ExhibitThrough Jan. 15

Granville Arts CenterGallery Space

Garland Symphony Orchestra with Ivan Donchev◆ Jan. 19, 8 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts Center Pianist Ivan Donchev performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major. This performance also features Weber's Overture to Euryanthe, and Guest Conductor Piero Romano.Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.

4 Ever Young and the Reflections◆ Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Plaza TheatreThis 8-piece band performs all your favorite hits from the 50s and 60s, from Elvis Presley to Frankie Valli.Tickets: $10-12 in advance at TheReflectionsOfDallas.com/tickets. $15 at the door, cash only.

Take Me Home - the Music of John Denver - Starring Jim CurryGarland Summer Musicals Guild◆ Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts CenterTribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, stars in this John Denver tribute performance.Tickets: $22 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Gathering of Dancesmillermuller ballet◆ Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. ◆ Plaza TheatreGathering of Dances features performances from dance companies across DFW, including millermuller ballet, Allen Civic Ballet, and more! Tickets: $10-15 at the door. Reservations can be made by phone at 214-861-7221.

That's a Low Down Dirty ShameStand-Up Comedy ◆ Jan. 14, 5 p.m. ◆ Plaza TheatreKingdom Publishing Productions presents That’s a Low Down Dirty Shame Stand-Up Comedy Show, starring comedian Ethan Lamar. Tickets: $40 atkingdompubpro.wixsite.com/mysite.

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe◆ Jan. 20-21 ◆ Granville Arts CenterRoyalty Dance Academy presents a ballet adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe.Tickets: $12-$25 available at the door, online at RoyaltyDanceAcademy.com, or at Royalty Dance Academy.

BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM300 N. FIFTH STREET

16 Garland Symphony 8 p.m.17 Skywarn 9 a.m.23 Platinum Dance 9 a.m.24 Platinum Dance 9 a.m.25 Platinum Dance 9 a.m.

SMALL THEATRE300 N. FIFTH STREET

2 The Widow 8 p.m. 3 The Widow 8 p.m. 4 The Widow 2:30 p.m.

PLAZA THEATRE521 W. STATE STREET

1 Mary Poppins 9:45 a.m. 1 Mary Poppins 11:45 a.m. 2 Mary Poppins 6:30 p.m. 3 Mary Poppins 6 p.m. 9 FREE Movie, TBD 7 p.m.15 The Importance of Being... 8 p.m.16 The Importance of Being... 8 p.m.17 The Importance of Being... 2 p.m.17 The Importance of Being... 8 p.m.18 The Importance of Being... 2 p.m.

Feb.

The Importance of Being EarnestCompany of Rowlett Performers◆ Feb. 15-18 ◆ Plaza TheatreJack Worthing's responsibilities at his English estate call for him to be above reproach, yet his heart yearns for the decadent pleasures of London, no matter how un-virtuous these delights may seem.Tickets: $15 at 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Granville Arts Center Box Office HoursMonday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours prior to select performances.

300 N. Fifth Street, downtown Garland.

Garland MLK PerformancesNAACP Garland Branch◆ Jan. 13-14 ◆ Granville Arts CenterFollowing the Garland MLK Parade on Jan. 13, the NAACP Garland Branch will present a special MLK program. Festivities continue with the Garland MLK Youth Extravaganza at 4 p.m. on Jan. 14. Tickets: admission is free and open to the public.

Dramapalooza◆ Jan. 28, 2 p.m. ◆ Granville Arts CenterDramapalooza gives adults with various disabilities the opportunity to learn about musical theater performance and production, culminating in this performance.Tickets: admission is FREE and open to the public.

SkywarnFREE Storm Spotter Training◆ Feb. 17, 9 a.m. ◆ Granville Arts CenterCan you recognize clues that suggest large hail, flash flooding or a possible tornado? The National Weather Service will answer these and many other questions at the SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program. Learn from the pros how to stay safe during severe weather.Tickets: admission is free and open to the public.

Brendan Quimby Photo ExhibitJan. 17-March 8

Granville Arts CenterGallery Space

11th Annual Jim Paul MillerMemorial Bluegrass Show◆ Jan. 20, 6 p.m. ◆ Plaza TheatreThe Garland Square Pickers present bluegrass performances by local talent, benefiting scholarships for local aspiring musicians. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 at the door. Donations accepted.

Mary PoppinsBreitling Youth Theater◆ Feb. 1-3 ◆ Plaza TheatreUsing magic and common sense, Mary Poppins teaches the Banks family how to value each other.Tickets: ActingForChildren.org or972-658-3915.*Show dates/times subject to change.

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