If only you had known what you would be missing by not coming to Saturday night's concert by the Mid-Columbia Youth Symphony and music director Adrienne Shields. It was a delightful program, from the Cadet Strings showing off their budding skills on three movements from Britten's Simple Symphony, to guest artist soprano Gayla Blaisdell dazzling the audience on Berlioz' song cycle Les nuits d'été. Rounding out the well-programmed concert were selections from the movie La La Land, by Justin Hurwitz, Cimarosa's overture to The Secret Marriage, and the ever-popular Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. And with a nod to the May 4 date, the Cadet Strings joined the Youth Symphony on stage for a surprise encore: a Star Wars suite!
This concert is a great example of the wonderful collaborative musical education provided by our local school music teachers, private music instructors, and non-profit organizations like the Mid-Columbia Symphony. All it takes is experiencing one of these performances to be inspired by the bright new musicians, and to feel hope for the future of the arts and culture in our community and in our world.
Arts Events in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, WA
Monday, May 6, 2019
Monday, April 23, 2018
Beer Choir: Atomic Chapter
Tommy's Tap House on April 26, 6:30-9pm.
If you haven't yet been to a session of Beer Choir, now is the time! Beer Choir is a chance to meet friends for fun, with no pressure to either drink beer or sing along, but the entertainment is great!
The Atomic Chapter of Beer Choir is sponsored by the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers. They provide the Beer Choir Hymnal and invite you to join in the ancient tradition of people singing while drinking beer. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like. Click here for the full info on Facebook.
If you haven't yet been to a session of Beer Choir, now is the time! Beer Choir is a chance to meet friends for fun, with no pressure to either drink beer or sing along, but the entertainment is great!
The Atomic Chapter of Beer Choir is sponsored by the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers. They provide the Beer Choir Hymnal and invite you to join in the ancient tradition of people singing while drinking beer. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like. Click here for the full info on Facebook.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
Fall 2018: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Spring 2019: Sweeney Todd
Summer 2019: Guys and Dolls
More info...
Spring 2019: Sweeney Todd
Summer 2019: Guys and Dolls
More info...
Sunday, April 15, 2018
April 16-22: Shakespeare and Vivaldi
Word has it that Hanford High's Romeo and Juliet is not to be missed - director Joanna Flaten is a proven artist, and the high school cast is top-notch.
Camerata Musica is presenting their last touring artists of the season, Byron Schenkman and Friends, performing a program of French and Italian classical music with harpsichord and chamber quintet, on April 21 - this FREE concert is a gift to our community.
Need more ideas? Check the Tri-City Herald Arts and Entertainment Calendar for April 13-22
Camerata Musica is presenting their last touring artists of the season, Byron Schenkman and Friends, performing a program of French and Italian classical music with harpsichord and chamber quintet, on April 21 - this FREE concert is a gift to our community.
Need more ideas? Check the Tri-City Herald Arts and Entertainment Calendar for April 13-22
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Who's got our Performing Arts Center?
Tri-City Herald - January 23, 2013
"One of the biggest needs in the Tri-Cities is a performing arts center, Brooks said. Otherwise, the perception is that the area lacks cultural depth, despite numerous local arts groups. Arts groups are forced to perform at high school theaters and the Toyota Center, which just isn't the atmosphere for such productions."
"One of the biggest needs in the Tri-Cities is a performing arts center, Brooks said. Otherwise, the perception is that the area lacks cultural depth, despite numerous local arts groups. Arts groups are forced to perform at high school theaters and the Toyota Center, which just isn't the atmosphere for such productions."
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
A View from the Bridge
So everyone needs to drop what they're doing and go see Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge" at Richland Players this weekend. They close on Sunday, and you will be sorry you missed this dramatic, suspenseful and somewhat disturbing play. Kudos to director Joyce Bean for creating a really special theatre event for us. The set is beautiful, and the acting is deep and moving. Go see it!
Also, speaking of viewing things from the "bridge," rehearsals for Titanic the Musical (produced by Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre) are in full swing, and I can tell you that the music is going to knock your socks off, and the set will be phenomenal - also the 3rd class passengers rock. That's all I know so far, more as the situation develops.
Also, speaking of viewing things from the "bridge," rehearsals for Titanic the Musical (produced by Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre) are in full swing, and I can tell you that the music is going to knock your socks off, and the set will be phenomenal - also the 3rd class passengers rock. That's all I know so far, more as the situation develops.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Opening Night
So tired... Opening tonight... Mozart's The Magic Flute, Yakima Valley Opera Company... Cotton Patch Gospel at Bethel Church
... ongoing, and AWESOME, A Tuna Christmas at the CBC Summer Showcase
Go see a show!
... ongoing, and AWESOME, A Tuna Christmas at the CBC Summer Showcase
Go see a show!
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