And now it feels like the community is taking a breath in preparation for the whirlwind of art and culture that is about to begin. Even as the Academy of Children's Theatre is in the midst of their Summerstage production of Aladdin Jr, their casts and crews are gearing up for fall productions of Matilda and Frozen, Jr. The Mid-Columbia Mastersingers and Mid-Columbia Symphony are holding auditions next week, and Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre just announced their cast for Miracle on 34th Street. Everyone's season is set, so check out the calendar over on the right, or better yet, add the Tri-Cities Arts Events calendar to your Google calendars and never miss any of the fun! See you at the show!
Arts Events in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, WA
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Gearing Up for the 2019-2020 Arts Season
There's no doubt the Tri-Cities arts activity slows a bit down in the summertime, but it doesn't stop completely. The CBC Summer Showcase's production of Mamma Mia filled the air with disco, Art in the Park and the Second Saturday Uptown Art Walk (next one is on August 10) provided crowds with some beautiful and interesting original art and craft-works, and The Richland Players' adventurous production of "Boy" pushed its audience to consider challenging emotional and moral issues.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Shows to See This Weekend: May 10-12
There are a ton of great shows to go see this weekend, including four opening on Friday night:
Big Fish (musical) at Kamiakin High School: May 10, 17 and 18 at 7pm and May 11 at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Rehearsal for Murder at Richland High School: May 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door, $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Into the Woods (musical) at Hanford High School: May 10, 11, 15, 17 and 18 at 7:30pm for $12/$15, in addition to an Act-One-only (approx 90 min) matinee at 2pm on May 18, with all seats $10.
Girls of the Garden Club at Richland Players: May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8pm, and May 19, 26 at 2pm. Tickets $12/$15.
Continuing this weekend at the Academy of Children's Theatre is Alice in Wonderland, an original musical by Ginny Quinley and Steve Haberman. I saw it last weekend and it is super adorable and a lot of fun. May 10 and 11 at 7pm, and May 11 and 12 at 3pm. Tickets $10/$13/$16.
Big Fish (musical) at Kamiakin High School: May 10, 17 and 18 at 7pm and May 11 at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Rehearsal for Murder at Richland High School: May 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door, $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Into the Woods (musical) at Hanford High School: May 10, 11, 15, 17 and 18 at 7:30pm for $12/$15, in addition to an Act-One-only (approx 90 min) matinee at 2pm on May 18, with all seats $10.
Girls of the Garden Club at Richland Players: May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8pm, and May 19, 26 at 2pm. Tickets $12/$15.
Continuing this weekend at the Academy of Children's Theatre is Alice in Wonderland, an original musical by Ginny Quinley and Steve Haberman. I saw it last weekend and it is super adorable and a lot of fun. May 10 and 11 at 7pm, and May 11 and 12 at 3pm. Tickets $10/$13/$16.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Mid-Columbia Youth Symphony: Love Concert
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.
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.
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."
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