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Spotlight p e r f o r m a n c e

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 4 & 7:30 p.M.

SARA Belle NoveMBeR THeATeR

Tickets are required for these free events.

Riders are America’s Favorite Cowboys, carrying the torch passed on by Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. These

stellar vocalists and instrumental virtuosos have recorded more than thirty albums, providing three decades of the

finest in comedy and western entertainment! These performances are made possible through

a generous donation to Westminster Canterbury Foundation by Marilyn Rider in loving memory

of her husband Brick Rider.

Riders In The Sky

The most successful touring Broadway concert in America returns for another spectacular performance. This dazzling all-new show features five of Broadway’s finest stars from hit shows Jersey Boys, Wicked and Mamma

Mia. This magical evening will be full of the best and most beloved Broadway musicals of the past 101 years.

These performances are made possible by residents Harriet and Bill Miller through their generous gift

to Westminster Canterbury Foundation.

THURSDAY, ApRIl 11, 2013 • 4 & 7:30 p.M.SARA Belle NoveMBeR THeATeR


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linhart Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Wcr forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Seminary mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

chaplain's lecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

pastoral performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

pastoral care events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

cultural film Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

campus events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Season Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Ticket reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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FRi. Jan. 4 The Eckhart Ensemble7:30 p.m. The Music of J.S. Bach saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Begin your New Year with a collaborative Bach project performed by musicians from across the country. The night will include Bach’s First Brandenburg Concerto which calls for three oboes, two horns, a solo violin and strings. Karen Johnson, former Concertmaster of the Richmond Symphony, will be featured.

Tickets are required for this free event.

tuE. Jan. 8 Virginia Repertory Theatre 4 & 7:30 p.m. Highlights from The Producers

saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER Max Bialystock (Jason Marks) and Leo Bloom (Scott Wichmann) team up to make millions . . . by producing the biggest flop in Broadway history! They find the worst play ever written, obtain a large number of investors, hire a lead actor and director with no talent and then wait for the bad reviews. The plan doesn’t go as expected when the show becomes a hit!

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WEd. FEb. 6 Motown with Bak N Da Day 4 & 7:30 p.m. saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Be part of the campus-wide celebration of Black History Month and take a trip down memory lane with Richmond’s quintessential oldies vocal group, Bak N Da Day. They are masters of vocal group harmony, drawing from a repertoire of close to 100 songs spanning the 50s – 70s and encompassing several musical genres including Doo-Wop, Motown and Philly Soul.


mon. FEb. 11 Molly Ringwald7:30 p.m. An Evening of Jazz

saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER Molly has been surrounded by music, theater, film and literary pursuits her entire life. With velvet tones and a delicious sense of humor, Molly enchants audiences with an evening of unforgettable selections of Jazz and American Songbook favorites! You have seen her in Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club – don’t miss your exclusive opportunity to see this shining star live.


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presented in cooperation with

sat. FEb. 23 The School of Richmond Ballet7:30 p.m. & Minds In Motion Team XXL saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

The School of Richmond Ballet offers superior training for those young people who are the future of ballet as they eventually become dancers, audiences and ballet patrons. Richmond Ballet Minds In Motion Team XXL is a group of forty, fifth-eighth grade students learning discipline, dedication and self-awareness through a series of choreographic movements.


mon. maR. 4 Virginia Opera7:30 p.m. Selections from A Streetcar Named Desire saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Join the artists from Virginia Opera’s production of André Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire – part of the Opera’s American Opera Cycle, a commitment to stage a contemporary American opera each year. The Streetcar score evokes the gravity of the story and the lush, bluesy New Orleans atmosphere.


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sat. maR. 9 Robin Spielberg’s 7:30 p.m. American Tapestry saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

The trio delights audiences with the music woven into American culture. From the Civil War, to the Gold Rush, to the great wave of immigration during the first half of the Twentieth Century, these songs chronicle journeys, hardships and loves won and lost, all while celebrating the beauty and majesty of America.


thu. maR. 21 Riders In The Sky4 & 7:30 p.m. America’s Favorite Cowboys saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Riders are America’s Favorite Cowboys, carrying the torch passed on by Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Riders are comedians, whose wacky western wit is an integral cornerstone of their live performance as well as their radio series, Riders Radio Theater. Based in Nashville, Riders are performing members of the Grand Ole Opry. These performances are made possible through a generous donation to Westminster Canterbury Foundation by Marilyn Rider in loving memory of her husband Brick Rider.


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thu. maR. 28 Richmond Ballet 7:30 p.m. saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Following their successful international debut in London, Richmond Ballet returns to Westminster Canterbury with Classical Symphony by Malcolm Burn, Notturno by Salvatore Aiello, Fairy Doll by Sergei & Nikolai Legat and more. In June, Richmond Ballet makes their Kennedy Center debut as part of Ballet Across America.


WEd. aPR. 3 Richmond Symphony 7:30 p.m. saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Join the Richmond Symphony and Associate Conductor Erin R. Freeman as they perform light classics designed to get you in the mood for spring. This program will feature the chamber orchestra and members of the new Vocal Apprenticeship Program.


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tuE. aPR. 9 Amanda McBroom 7:30 p.m. The Rose and Other Songs of Love & Life

saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER Golden Globe winner Amanda McBroom has been called “the greatest cabaret performer of her generation.” Her songs have been recorded by Bette Midler, LeAnne Rimes, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, and Harry Belafonte, but it’s McBroom’s own voice that has dazzled audiences worldwide.


thu. aPR. 11 Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway 4 & 7:30 p.m. saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

This dazzling all-new show features five of Broadway’s finest stars from hit shows such as Jersey Boys, Wicked and Mamma Mia. This magical evening will be full of the best and most beloved Broadway musicals of the past 101 years. These performances are made possible by residents Harriet and Bill Miller through their generous gift to Westminster Canterbury Foundation.


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presented in cooperation with

sat. aPR. 20 The Greater Richmond 3 p.m. Children’s Cantare Choir and Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Adult Choir Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Two of Richmond’s finest choirs with professional soloists and 18-piece orchestra combine to present this beautiful and rarely performed choral Mass. Under the direction of Hope Armstrong Erb and Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis. This performance is made possible by Hill, Lisa, Quincy and Frances Snellings in memory of former resident Eleanor Craig Snellings.


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thu. FEb. 28 VCU Jazz Orchestra I 7:30 p.m. saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

The VCU Jazz Program has received DownBeat Outstanding Performance awards in the big band combo, soloist and vocalist categories. The Jazz Orchestra I has entertained audiences at the Smithsonian Institution, Notre Dame Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and since 2001 has been under the direction of Antonio J. Garcia.


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Thelma K. Linhart Lindemann served as a trustee of Westminster Canterbury Foundation from 1990 to 1993 and was a devoted patron of the arts. In 2000, family and friends established an endowment to honor her memory by funding a series of performances each year. This series continues to grow. For a limited time, a $100,000 challenge issued by Ted and Mary Linhart will double gifts to the Linhart Endowment including the gifts of donors naming theater seats.

FRi. maR. 15 American Youth Harp Ensemble7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Preview saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Prior to their debut in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, the nationally acclaimed and locally-based American Youth Harp Ensemble returns to Westminster Canterbury. For this special program, the American Youth Harp Ensemble will be joined by the Virginia Choristers. The program will include innovative arrangements and works composed by world-renowned composers especially for this performance.


mon. aPR. 22 Cashore Marionettes7:30 p.m. Life in Motion saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Characters of depth, integrity and humanity are portrayed in an evening unlike anything else in theater today. Set to beautiful music by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss, and Copland, the Cashore Marionettes take the audience on a journey that celebrates the richness of life with a simplicity that expresses the essence of the moment. This show is a one-of-a-kind evening for adult audiences.


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Wcr forumThe WCR Forum Lecture Series is coordinated by a committee of Westminster Canterbury residents. Suggestions should be submitted in writing to the Performing Arts Program Coordinator.

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Joseph H. SeipelRichmond’s Next Big Thing - The VCU Institute for Contemporary ArtWEd. Jan. 16 7:30 p.m., saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER Richmond is home to the country’s top-rated public university art and design program, VCUarts. And soon, the corner of Broad and Belvidere will boast a building the likes of which this city has never seen, showcasing the most current visual and performing arts from around the country and the world. Seipel, the Dean of the VCU School of the Arts will discuss what the VCU Institue for Contemporary Art means for Richmond.

Tom SilvestriWEd. maR. 207:30 p.m., saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER Tom Silvestri became president and publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in 2005. The paper was recently purchased by Warren Buffet, making Silvestri Vice President, Richmond Group, World Media Enterprises. Silvestri was formerly chairman of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the American Press Institute and Leadership Metro Richmond. Silvestri is a Pace University graduate and has a master’s in business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.


Seminary mondayS

The Rev. Irving Stubbs The God Connection mon. Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 2810:30 a.m., RicE assEmbly Given what we are learning about the human brain, our thinking is stretched about what it means to be connected with God. Join Rev. Stubbs as he engages participants in dialogue on what the mind of Christ means today. The program is based on Rev. Stubbs’ Be New-Be a New Creation series of The Living Dialog Collection. Rev. Stubbs is President and Executive Editor of The Living Dialog Ministries and serves on the board of directors at The Values Institute, an organization committed to helping youth develop core character building values. He has also written several books.

Registration is required. Call Vanessa Perry at 200-1502.

The Rev. Suzanne L. Vinson A Holy Pause: Reflections on Restmon. FEb. 18, 25, maR. 4, 11, 18 & 2510:30 a.m., montaguE chaPEl Lent is a time to create space for rest, renewal and reflection. We will consider how we can use our minds, bodies and spirits in rest as an act of spiritual practice. Suzanne Vinson is currently serving as a Chaplain in our Pastoral Care department where she integrates her roles as artist and minister. Suzanne is an artist, leads art+spirit retreats and facilitates bereavement support using creative expression.

Tickets are not required for these free events.

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The Very Rev. Nicholas Bacalis Icons tuE. maR. 19 3 p.m., montaguE chaPEl

Father Bacalis serves as the dean of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral here in Richmond. He is a graduate of The University of Virginia, Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary, and the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland.

paSToral performanceDevotions with One Accord sun. aPR. 284 p.m., saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatER

Join us for devotions and worship with One Accord. One Accord is the adult ensemble of First Baptist Church. The group made its debut on the main concert stage at Carnegie Hall in November 2006 and has gone on to appear at several State Music Conferences. They have had the honor of singing in Washington, DC, at the White House and National Cathedral and as the feature choir for worship at Duke University Chapel. One Accord is directed by Phil Mitchell, minister of music.

Tickets are not required for this free event.

Tickets are not required for this free event.

Epiphany – Burning of the GreensFRi. Jan. 44:45 p.m., RicE assEmbly We will celebrate the revelation of Jesus by burning Christmas evergreens, representing burning sin and beginning life anew.

Ash Wednesday ServiceWEd. FEb. 133 p.m., commons

Stations of the Cross FRi. FEb. 15, 22, maRch 1, 8, 15 & 223:30 p.m., montaguE chaPElJoin us to reflect on each “station” on Jesus’ route through Jerusalem from Herod’s Court to where he was crucified.

Seder MealWEd. maR. 276 p.m., commons (reservations required)We will partake in the Jewish tradition of thanksgiving, the central celebration of the Passover as recorded in Exodus.

Maundy Thursday Service: Holy Communionthu. maR. 2810:30 a.m., montaguE chaPEl

Good Friday ServiceFRi. maR. 2910:30 a.m., montaguE chaPEl

Easter Services sun. maR. 314 p.m., Holy Communion, montaguE chaPEl7 p.m., Vespers, montaguE chaPEl

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Tickets are not required for these free events

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Cultural Films are presented in the Commons on designated Fridays at 3:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise in The Westminster Canterbury Tales. For more information call ext. 6268. Films are on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Tickets are not required for these free events.

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Jan. 4 Olmsted and America's Urban Parks

Jan. 11 Seven Wonders of the Muslim World

Jan. 18 Why Ships Sink

Jan. 25 Victor Borge: 100 years of Music and Laughter

FEb. 1 The Great Wall

FEb. 8 In a Brilliant Light: Van Gogh in Arles

FEb. 15 The Power of Myth Series with Bill Moyers, Part 1

FEb. 22 The Power of Myth Series with Bill Moyers, Part 2

maR. 1 The Power of Myth Series with Bill Moyers, Part 3



maR. 22 The Power of Myth Series with Bill Moyers , Part 6

maR. 29 The Barnes Collection

aPR. 5 Robert Motherwell and the New York School

aPR. 12 Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

aPR. 19 Suleyman the Magnificent

aPR. 26 Between the Folds: The Science of Art, The Art of Science

JanuaRyChihuly at VMFA Cooking Demo with FritsOut to Lunch: Café RusticaTricia Pearsall Riding Tour “RVA’s Mural Project”

FEbRuaRy Cooking Demo with FritsOut to Lunch: Tarrant’s Café maRch Cooking Demo with FritsOut to Lunch: Joe’s Inn, the FanTricia Pearsall Riding Tour

“Beginners Guide to Richmond”

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Cooking Demo with FritsOut to Lunch: Osaka Sushi & SteakThe Grounds of Maymont Tram Tour

Registration is required for all excursions. Details will be published in The Westminster Canterbury Tales. Offerings are subject to change. For more information, call ext. 6058.

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Lettie Madison Black History SymposiumFEb. (specific date to be announced) saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatERJoin Westminster Canterbury in its annual celebration of Black History Month.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Award Program thu. FEb. 212:30 p.m., saRa bEllE novEmbER thEatERJoin us for a special lecture and reception in honor of Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans’ birthday and in celebration of the 2013 award recipient, Sanders T. “Bud” Schoolar III.

Westminster Canterbury Daffodil ShowtuE. aPR. 28 a.m. – 6 p.m., h. scott novEmbER gallERy

Mobile DMVtuE. aPR. 910 a.m – 4 p.m., cEntER looP

Operation OperatuE. FEb. 26, 7 p.m., commons, A Streetcar Named Desire WEd. aPR. 17, 7 p.m., commons, The Marriage of Figaro

Echo Shop Spring Fashion Showthu. aPR. 252 p.m., commons

Details will be published in The Westminster Canterbury Tales.

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FRi. Jan. 4 4:45 p.m. Epiphany - Burning of the Greens

FRi. Jan. 4 7:30 p.m. The Eckhart Ensemble The Music of J.S. Bach mondays 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Irving StubbsJan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 The God Connection

tuE. Jan. 8 4 & 7:30 p.m. Virginia Repertory Theatre Highlights from The Producers

WEd. Jan. 16 7:30 p.m. WCR Forum: Joseph H. Seipel Richmond’s Next Big Thing - The VCU Institute for Contemporary Art WEd. FEb. 6 4 & 7:30 p.m. Motown with Bak N Da Day

mon. FEb. 11 7:30 p.m. Molly Ringwald An Evening of Jazz

WEd. FEb. 13 3 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service

FRidays 3:30 p.m. Stations of the CrossFEb. 15, 22, maR. 1, 8, 15 & 22

mondays 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Suzanne L. VinsonFEb. 18, 25, A Holy Pause: Reflections on RestmaR. 4, 11, 18 & 25

thu. FEb. 21 2:30 p.m. Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Award Program

sat. FEb. 23 7:30 p.m. School of Richmond Ballet & Minds In Motion Team XXL

thu. FEb. 28 7:30 p.m. VCU Jazz Orchestra I

mon. maR. 4 7:30 p.m. Virginia Opera Selections from A Streetcar Named Desire

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sat. maR. 9 7:30 p.m. Robin Spielberg’s American Tapestry

FRi. maR. 15 7:30 p.m. American Youth Harp Ensemble Lincoln Center Preview

tuE. maR. 19 3 p.m. The Very Rev. Nicholas Bacalis Icons

WEd. maR. 20 7:30 p.m. WCR Forum: Tom Silvestri

thu. maR. 21 4 & 7:30 p.m. Riders In The Sky America’s Favorite Cowboys

WEd. maR. 27 6 p.m. Seder Meal

thu. maR. 28 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday Service

thu. maR. 28 7:30 p.m. Richmond Ballet

tuE. aPR. 2 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daffodil Show

WEd. aPR. 3 7:30 p.m. Richmond Symphony

tuE. aPR. 9 7:30 p.m. Amanda McBroom: The Rose and Other Songs of Love & Life

thu. aPR. 11 4 & 7:30 p.m. Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway

sat. aPR. 20 3 p.m. The Greater Richmond Children’s Cantare Choir and Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Adult Choir Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini mon. aPR. 22 7:30 p.m. Cashore Marionettes Life in Motion

thu. aPR. 25 2 p.m. Echo Shop Spring Fashion Show

sun. aPR. 28 4 p.m. Devotions with One Accord

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TickeT reServaTionS

• Ticket request forms become available two weeks prior to the program. Ticket request forms may be picked up and returned to Tower, Avalon and Center Desks. Residents of the Mary Morton Parsons Health Center, Pavilion, Monticello and The Gables may submit ticket requests through Recreation staff.

• Tickets will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for receipt of ticket requests, usually three days before a program, will be indicated on ticket request forms. Requests received after a performance has reached capacity, or after the deadline, will be placed on a waiting list in order of response. Returned tickets will be distributed to those on the waiting list until the day of the performance. Any remaining tickets and/or standby tickets will be issued from the Low-November Box Office 45 minutes prior to the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

• To return tickets, please call the Low-November Box Office or return tickets to Tower, Avalon or Center Desks as soon as possible and no later than two hours before a performance.

Call the Low-November Box Office at (804) 200-1133 for information about performances in the

Sara Belle November Theater.

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