Monroe County Community College
10/19/2009Monday, October 19
Band and Chorale Concert; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
The season opener for the College/Community Symphony Band concert series.
Friday, October 30
Harry Potter Meets the Toledo Symphony; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
The Toledo Symphony performs the magical scores from the Harry Potter films. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite Potter character.
Saturday, November 14
Rare Earth; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Rare Earth, known for million-selling classics such as “I Just Want to Celebrate,” “Losing You,” and “Get Ready,” brings its classic Motown rock and funk sound to MCCC.
Tuesday, December 8
Santa Claus is Coming to Town…Maybe; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
It's Christmas Eve and Santa is ready for his yearly trip – or is he? In this play presented by MCCC's QuagMeyer Productions, Santa cannot remember what holiday it is, and only his trusty elf, Jingles, can help him figure it out before it's too late.
Sunday, December 13
Agora Chorale and the Monroe Community Choir Presents Handel's Messiah; 2:30 p.m.; IHM Motherhouse Chapel
The first words in Handel's oratorio, Messiah, are “Comfort ye!” During the hectic holidays, this phrase is balm on the soul. Let the Agora Chorale and Monroe Community Choir take you away from the frenzy.
Monday, December 14
Symphony Band Concert; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Saturday, January 23
The Blues Brothers Revue; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Featuring the comedy and music from the hit movie, the Official Blues Brothers Revue – sanctioned by Dan Akroyd and the John Belushi Estate – rocks the house with blues, gospel and soul.
Saturday, February 6
23rd Annual Black History Month Blues Series Concert; 7 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
MCCC partners with the Monroe County Library System and a “Blues Coalition” of community co-sponsors to kick off a month-long celebration of the blues.
Saturday, February 13
A Cappella Group elmoTHUMM ; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
elmoTHUMM has won the Midwest Harmony Sweepstakes, been voted Best Vocal Group in the Midwest and received praise from the Oval Office for a performance for George W. Bush. Features such tunes as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “I Can See Clearly Now.”
Monday, February 22
Band and Chorale Concert; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Saturday, March 6
A Night of Black and White; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Jeff Black and Don White are the yin and yang of contemporary folk music. Black is influenced by southern country blues and rock. White's influences are the New England folk scene and traditional storytelling. Guests are encouraged to wear black and white.
Saturday, March 20
The Saline Fiddlers; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
The Saline Fiddlers' energetic show includes music, song and dance from American folk fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, Western swing and Celtic music. They've given more than 1,000 performances nationwide, including three at the White House.
Monday, April 26
Symphony Band Concert; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Tuesday, April 27
Agora Chorale Concert; 7:30 p.m.; La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Tickets for select events are available online at www.monroeccc.edu/theater. Tickets can also be purchased by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover at (734) 384-4272 or in person at the MCCC Cashier's Office.