:: propagandART ~ september 27, 2004 ::

many great events again this weekend.
and there are many more listed on the calendar.
hit it... www.landisarts.com/propagandART/

:: Angels Theater Fundraisers ::

ANGELS THEATRE COMPANY TO PRESENT FUND RAISERS AT VINEYARD

The Angels Theatre Company, a Lincoln-based performing arts organization, is hosting two Sunday evenings of performance at the James Arthur Vineyards. These two evenings are fund raisers for the company.

Sunday, October 3, 2004 ~ THE ANGELS' LITERARY EVENING.
Featured writers/readers are Lettie Van Hemert, Paige Namuth, David Landis, Eileen Durgin-Clinchard, Edgar Clemens, Deborah McGinn, Dani Bradstreet and Rita Paskowitz.

Tickets are $20.00, which includes the performance and a glass of wine from James Arthur Vineyards. Tickets are available by contacting Judy Hart at 474-2206. Performances are at 5:30 p.m. each Sunday evening, doors open at 5:00 PM. James Arthur Vineyards is located north of Lincoln at 2001 W Raymond Road.

For more information about these fundraisers, visit www.angelscompany.org or call 474-2206.

:: Clarence Darrow ::

The Haymarket Theatre presents Clarence Darrow, a play by David W. Rintels. Clarence Darrow is the true story of a man who fought against all odds, for the protection of basic human rights. Mark Klemetsrud is the famous attorney. Klemetsrud, former UNL Adjunct Acting professor, is nationally known for portrayals of Theodore Roosevelt and directed Fences by August Wilson last year for the Haymarket Theatre.

Clarence Darrow by David W. Rintels
September 30 through October 10
Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm
Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, and $9 for Students.
Group discounts are available

:: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story ::

“I saw Buddy Holly at the Playhouse,” claimed Margaret Susan Kravitz, a star-struck LCP box office volunteer. “He just walked up to the ticket window with his guitar. I said, ‘Can I help you, Sir?’ and he replied, ‘Maybe, Baby.’ I knew in a Heartbeat he was the real deal.”

Ms. Kravitz notes that she is Buddy Holly’s number one fan – and was heartbroken for weeks after the rock legend perished at age 22 in a tragic plane crash. “Oh, Boy,” Kravitz gushed. “It’s So Easy to get excited when someone like Buddy Holly comes back from the dead and starts talking Words of Love.”

According to Kravitz, Holly said he would return to the Playhouse on October 1 – That’ll Be The Day that BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (book by Alan Janes; music by Buddy Holly) opens on the LCP Mainstage. The rock star will Rave On with fellow rock & rollers Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, as well as the incomparable Crickets, through October 24.

“It Doesn’t Matter Anymore!” exclaimed Kravitz, who announced that from now on she will answer only to the nickname, Peggy Sue. “I’m buying four punch cards and making my reservations in advance so I can be in the audience for every show. It’ll be Raining in My Heart until I can see Buddy again.”

Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 2, 7:30 PM
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2:00 PM

Lincoln Community Playhouse ~ 56th & Normal Blvd
Box Office: 489.7529

:: PlainSong Folk Festival ::

Break out your comfort clothes, pack up a cooler and head out of town (albiet only 15 mins away) for a great day of spirit-lifting music and merriment. This festival is one of the state's best kept secrets. You'll be treated to some nationally recognized folk artists, a reading by the state poet, songwriting workshops and tons more great fun. There will even be a petting zoo!

The headliner is John McCutcheon.
For information about this spectacular talent check out his website at: www.folkmusic.com
or, read his entry at allmusic.com (the best music information site on the web):

If I tried to tell you all about the event, I'd be here all night. Instead...I'll ask you to hit their website for the extensive lineup (and directions): www.plainsongfestival.com.

PlainSong Folk Festival at the Olive Creek Orchard in Hickman
Saturday, October 2, 2004 ~ Noon to 9 pm
One $10 Pass Admits the Whole Family

:: A Taste of Wine & Broadway ::

TADA Productions in cooperation with James Arthur Vineyards transforms the party room of the winery once a month into a cabaret straight out of Chicago, Minneapolis or New York. This is your chance to hear some superb music sung by great local talent while enjoying a taste of Nebraska's best wine. Featuring the talents of : Julie Enersen, Steve Pearson, Donna Harler-Smith, Chip Smith, Neal Stenberg, Brent Welch. Hosted by Cris Rook & Karen F. Wills

Friday October 1st at 7:30pm & 9:00pm*
James Arthur Vineyards ~ 2001 West Raymond Road
Tickets Only $10.00** ~ Call 783-5255 to reserve tickets
*if necessary
**includes 1 glass of wine

:: Fright in the Night: Fall Melodrama at Mahoney ::

Spunky heroine Nancy Nightingale is out to prove herself in the world. Her plan is to take her deceased gangster uncle’s abandoned roadhouse and turn it into a successful and family friendly establishment. Handsome real estate agent Chick Smith is there to help Nancy as much as he can while winning her heart. Will Chick and his bumbling assistant Wilbur be able to save Nancy from the clutches of her uncle’s evil henchman Nick Nightshade? And what about the hidden treasure? Will somebody get rich, or will somebody get a ... Fright In The Night?

Mahoney State Park, Kountze Memorial Theatre
Runs weekends through October 31st.
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00, Sundays at 3:00.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.
More info available at www.melodrama.net