The Renaissance Center

Friday, April 10, 2009

Arts Happenings!

Opening in the Gaslight Dinner Theatre is the heartwarming stage adaptation of Tuesdays with Morrie. Mitch Albom's visits with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, become one last class on the meaning of life. Productions run now through May 16th with senior matinees Tuesdays through Friday at noon for $25, and evening shows Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm for $35.

Don't miss
Arts Advocacy Day on April 14th at Legislative Plaza from 10am-3pm. Tennesseans for the Arts is hosting a free showcase of musicians, dancers, performers and visual artists to show the value of the arts to the public. Your favorite Renaissance Center employees will be there helping all the stage acts. Look for us in the black Tech shirts!

Jump into spring from 7pm-8:30pm on April 17th through exploring techniques of landscape and wildflower photography. Then on April 18th from 7am to 11am put the lessons into practice by shooting on location in a field setting in the
Spring Nature Photography Workshop taught by Terry Livingstone for $85.

On April 18th from 10am-noon, study the six pillars of character through acting exercises in the
Character Counts Acting Workshop with Kendra Simonton, which costs $20. Or learn and perform musical numbers with Bryan J. Wlas and Nathan W. Brown in the Musical Theatre Song and Dance Workshop on April 18th and 25th from 11am-12:30pm for $40.

Also on April 18th, come from 6-6:45pm for basic ballroom instruction with Davileen McNeely and Matt Stewart for $5. Then show off your new skills at an open
Dance Party from 7-10pm.

Finally, come and
audition for this summer's production of Willy Wonka based on the Roald Dahl's children book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Children 5-10 audition April 20th at 7pm, while those ages 11 and up will audition at 7pm on April 21st. Come ready with 16 measures of any song and sheet music or an accompaniment CD. Be prepared to move, as there will be a short dance audition as well.

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