Saturday, April 26, 2008Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:
Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Buddy Morrow
Sponsors: Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
Biggs Construction Service
The world renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra presents a special concert
performing the music that made this ensemble famous the world over.
Buddy Morrow, an internationally known band leader of his own
orchestra, leads these outstanding musicians in a concert you will
never forget. Buddy Morrow is one of the all-time great trombone
players who was a featured performer with the great bands of the Big
Band era. Buddy insists that the band retain the authentic sound and
style of the late Tommy Dorsey and still have the elasticity to meet
every musical situation. You will hear the original Dorsey classics as
well as popular music from Dixieland and rhythm and blues. The Tommy
Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow represents explosive and swinging
Big Band entertainment at its best.Tickets: $25 for adults, $5 for children
386-5001 M-F, 10 to 2, www.northportcac.org, or available at the door
Other Community Events:
Saturday, April 26, 2008 – 7am to 2 pm
Scott Brow Fishing Derby – Northport Old Mill Pond
Prizes will be awarded during the day. Sponsored by the Northport
Sportsman Club. For more details, contact Jack Moorlag at 386-7692.------------
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 – 6:30 pm
Senior Project Exhibitions
Northport Public School invites you to attend the Senior Project
Exhibitions which will begin in the school auditorium. Thirteen
seniors have prepared their exhibitions to share with the public.------------
Saturday, May 3, 2008 – 4 to 8 pm
Sportsman's Club Smelt Dinner
Northport Sportsman Club is holding their annual Smelt Dinner in the
Leelanau Township Fire Hall. For more information, contact Jack
Moorlag at 386-7692. Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and
tadpoles (pre-school) eat free.Monday through Friday – 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (note time change)
Walking Track
The walking track and exercise equipment at Northport Public School is
available for public use. One mile is equal to 14 times around the
track plus another 30 feet. To get to the track, enter the school
through the main front doors and turn right, proceeding to the first
hallway. Then turn left going to the second door on the right for the
stairway leading up to the track and exercise equipment. Use at your
own risk.
Norma Neve
nneve@earthlink.net
Saturday, April 19, 2008Northport events
Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Auditions for West Side Story
Theatre North TC will produce this Academy Award winning musical for
the Northport Community Arts Center on July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August
1, 2, 3, 2008.Auditions will occur in the Music/Band Room at Northport Public School
on April 22, 2008, at 7:00 pm. and at the Grand Trunk Theater, 620
Railroad Place (accessed from Eighth St) on April 20 & 21 at 7:00 pm.They are looking especially for high school and college students, to
fill the roles of many of the leads, the Jets and Sharks gang members
and dancers. For further questions call Thomas Stokes, Vocal Director
at 946-1953 or Mike Kelly, Director at 360-0487.------------
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Buddy Morrow
Sponsors: Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
Biggs Construction Service
The world renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra presents a special concert
performing the music that made this ensemble famous the world over.
Buddy Morrow, an internationally known band leader of his own
orchestra, leads these outstanding musicians in a concert you will
never forget. Buddy Morrow is one of the all-time great trombone
players who was a featured performer with the great bands of the Big
Band era. Buddy insists that the band retain the authentic sound and
style of the late Tommy Dorsey and still have the elasticity to meet
every musical situation. You will hear the original Dorsey classics as
well as popular music from Dixieland and rhythm and blues. The Tommy
Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow represents explosive and swinging
Big Band entertainment at its best.Tickets: $25 for adults, $5 for children
386-5001 M-F, 10 to 2, www.northportcac.org, or available at the door
Other Community Events:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm
History of the Wolfe Family in Northport
Area native and local historian Avis Wolfe will talk about the history
of the Wolfe family at Northport's Trinity Church. The presentation
is sponsored by the Northport Area Heritage Association.Wolfe, who grew up near Omena, has researched both her and her
husband's family histories as well as much Northport history. She'll
present brief biographies of the thirteen children of Payson and Mary
Jane Smith Wolfe, complete with photographs of them all. The
Smith/Wolfe family has a long history in Northport. Mary Jane Smith
Wolfe was the daughter of Rev. George N. Smith, one of the early
settlers.There is no charge for attending, but a free will offering will be taken.
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Scott Brow Fishing Derby – Northport Old Mill Pond
More details at a later date or contact Jack Moorlag at 386-7692.
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Monday through Friday – 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (note time change)
Walking Track
The walking track and exercise equipment at Northport Public School is
available for public use. One mile is equal to 14 times around the
track plus another 30 feet. To get to the track, enter the school
through the main front doors and turn right, proceeding to the first
hallway. Then turn left going to the second door on the right for the
stairway leading up to the track and exercise equipment. Use at your
own risk.
Norma Neve
nneve@earthlink.net
Thursday, April 10, 2008Northport Community Arts Center Coming Events:
Movie -- Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 2:00 pmMemoirs Of A Geisha (2006) Drama
Ziyi Chang, Ken Wantanabe, Michelle YeohA visually stunning adaptation of Arthur Golden's best-selling novel,
the director of "Chicago," Rob Marshall, transports us into a
mysterious and exotic world. Gorgeously photographed, meticulously
directed and hypnotically acted, it will leave you breathless.
3 stars, PG-13 (mature subject matter), color, 145 minutesShown on the big screen at the Northport Community Arts Center located
at Northport Public School. (Donations appreciated to cover expenses.)------------
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Auditions for West Side Story
Theatre North TC will produce this Academy Award winning musical for
the Northport Community Arts Center on July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, August
1, 2, 3, 2008.Auditions will occur in the Music/Band Room at Northport Public School
on April 22, 2008, at 7:00 pm. and at the Grand Trunk Theater, 620
Railroad Place (accessed from Eighth St) on April 20 & 21 at 7:00 pm.Only dedicated students who love to act and sing or dance should
consider applying, especially high school and college students, to
fill the roles of many of the leads, the Jets and Sharks gang members
and dancers. For further questions call Thomas Stokes, Vocal Director
at 946-1953 or Mike Kelly, Director at 360-0487.Other Community Events:
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Athletic Awards
Northport Public School will present Athletic Awards in the school
auditorium beginning at 7:00 pm. Public is welcome.------------
Monday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Auditions for Sugar's Folly
The Northport Area Heritage Association is sponsoring the musical
Sugar's Folly on June 27 & 28, 2008, at the Northport Community Arts
Center. Auditions will be held in the Music/Band Room at the Northport
Public School. Cast requirements: three males and five females. For
more information call: 386-5606 or 386-5216.------------
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 5:30-7:30 pm
Soup for Sustainability
Join Sophia Mosher for a soup and bread dinner that will be the
product of her senior project which is about the need for change in
the government food aid program. All proceeds will go to Heifer
International, an organization focused on long-term solutions to world
hunger. It will be held in the Northport Public School entrance lobby.
Suggested donations: $8.------------
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Scott Brow Fishing Derby – Northport Old Mill Pond
More details at a later date.
------------
Monday through Friday – 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (note time change)
Walking Track
The walking track and exercise equipment at Northport Public School is
available for public use. One mile is equal to 14 times around the
track plus another 30 feet. To get to the track, enter the school
through the main front doors and turn right, proceeding to the first
hallway. Then turn left going to the second door on the right for the
stairway leading up to the track and exercise equipment. Use at your
own risk.
Norma Neve
nneve@earthlink.net
Friday, April 04, 2008TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA HEADLINES NORTHPORT COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
SEASON KICK OFF CONCERT MAY 5, 2008NORTHPORT, MI – The world renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will kick
off the 2008 concert season for the Northport Community Arts Center on
May 5, 2008.
Led by internationally known band leader Buddy Morrow, one of the
world's all time great trombone players and a featured performer with
the great bands of the Big Band era, the orchestra retains the
authentic sound and style of the late Tommy Dorsey but is flexible
enough to incorporate other music into their repertoire. Concert
goers will enjoy original Dorsey classics as well as popular music
from Dixieland and rhythm and blues. Tickets for this special
performance are just $25 and can be ordered by calling the NCAC at
231-386-5674.
This is the first of 10 performances, including eight concerts and two
musicals planned by the Northport Community Arts Center from May to
December 2008. For a complete list of concerts visit the NCAC Web site
at www.northportcac.org and click on the Complete Calendar link on the
home page.
The Northport Community Arts Center is dedicated to supporting and
encouraging the performing and visual arts and to enhancing arts
education by presenting affordable performances. The NCAC is a state
of the art auditorium located in the Northport Public School at 104
Wing Street, Northport.
For more information about or directions to the Northport Community
Arts Center visit www.northportcac.org or call 231.386-5001.EDITORS NOTE: Dates and descriptions of all the NCAC performances for
2008 follow:
2008 Northport Community Arts Center Performances
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra – with Buddy MorrowMay 5, 2008 – 8 pm
The world renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra presents a special concert
performing the music that made this ensemble famous the world over.
Buddy Morrow, an internationally known band leader of his own
orchestra, leads these outstanding musicians in a concert you'll not
forget. Sponsors: Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern, Northport and Biggs
Construction Service.
Battle of the BandsMay 18, 2008 – 8 pm
This concert features three outstanding high school jazz bands: Elk
Rapids, Kingsley, and Suttons Bay. Bill Sears, Interlochen's Director
of Jazz Studies and Saxophone, will clinic the bands during the
afternoon. The three jazz bands will be featured in the evening with
Bill Sears as a featured soloist. Co-sponsors: Northern Lumber
Company & Pro Hardware, Suttons Bay and The Business Helper.
The Chenille SistersJune 21, 2008 – 8 pm
Exploding on the music scene in 1985 as single artists doing their own
thing, the "sisters" shared the limelight from time to time and
discovered that their voices melted together like honey butter on hot
toast. The Chenille Sisters were born and triumphantly return to our
stage. Sponsors: Northport Building Supply & Ace Hardware, Timm Sahs
and L. Mawby Vineyards, Larry Mawby.
Juggernaut Jug BandJuly 5, 2008 – 8 pm
From Louisville, Kentucky, comes the "natty-cool" Juggernaut Jugband
featuring jug and washboard along with a snare drum, trumpet and
electric guitar playing music from vaudeville to Nat King Cole. Enjoy
fabulous vocal harmony with a mood of inspired silliness. Sponsor:
Sherwood Manufacturing Corporation, Northport, and the Woods family
Dave Bennett QuartetJuly 19, 2008 – 8 pm
Dave Bennett brings his own band to our stage for his tribute to the
world renowned clarinetist, Benny Goodman. Bennett is one of our
nation's most recognized clarinet performers including his incredible
renditions of Benny Goodman. Sponsor: Northport Point Jazz Buffs.
West Side Story – Theatre NorthJuly 24, 25, 26, 31, August 1, 2 – 8 pm
July 27, August 3, 2008 – 3 pm
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre
International. One of the greatest musicals comes to the NCAC for
eight performances. Theatre North of Traverse City performs this
classic Leonard Bernstein musical in our concert hall. The music and
dancing will be spellbinding so make your plans early. Sponsors: Char
Bickel, Artist, Northport; Easling Construction, Leland, Marty
Easling; Leelanau Enterprise, Alan & Debra Campbell.Co-sponsors: Black Star Farms, Busby Oil & Propane, Northport; Comfort
Keepers, Traverse City, Leslie & Russ Knopp; Friends of ShareCare of
Leelanau; GillsPierTravel.com, Northport, Becky & Kent Holton; Robert
& Taffy Walker; Silvertree Deli & Gourmet Market; andThemie & Barbara Majoros
Northport Sousa Band
August 30, 2008 – 8 pm
August 31, 2008 – 3 pm
Enjoy the fast-paced Sousa style with surprises for everyone. Ken
Bloomquist again conducts this popular concert. Two performances are
scheduled for this annual sell-out. It's the fourth year for Sousa in
Northport. Sponsor: Gertrude L. McDuck Benevolent Society.
Co-sponsors: Northport Properties, Ltd., Sharon and Chuck Kalchik and
Larkin Insurance Group
Kevin Cole Fall Color ConcertOctober 5, 2008 – 3 pm
Kevin Cole's piano artistry makes his Gershwin performance among the
best. He's back at the NCAC by demand after is breathtaking 2007
performance. Sponsor: Richard and Sherry Koenig, and Barbara Bartley
$croogical – Northport Theatre CompanyNovember 7, 8, 14, 15 – 8 pm
November 9, 16, 2008 – 3 pm
A new musical by the well-known composer and musician Kirby Shaw,
$croogical is based on Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol". Kirby's
music and his wife Markita's libretto, bring this engaging story
up-to-date. This special treat is bound to be on Broadway so see it
first at the NCAC. Sponsors: Thomas & Milliken Millwork, Northport
and Leelanau Wine Cellars
Christmas ConcertDecember 13, 2008 – 8 pm
December 14, 2008 – 3 pm
Local artists, The Village Voices and Northport Community Band
conducted by Ann and Ken Bloomquist, will once again present your
favorite music. Planned for the young at heart with an emphasis on
children, Santa Claus will visit with his bag of goodies. This year
we've scheduled two performances, so join your friends and neighbors
and start the "Happy Holidays" in style. December 13 co-sponsor:
Leelanau Township Community Foundation and Northport-Omena Chamber of
Commerce December 14 Sponsor: Northport Bay Boat Yard, Mark & Susan
Holtz, Don & Rae Ellen Thyer
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