Performing Arts Season Returns to the Weidner Center
Weidner Center Presents’ season unveiling marks the first performing arts
Green Bay, WI --
Jul 26, 2007 --
Weidner Center Presents, the non-profit organization that took the programming reins for the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts this past December, is proud to announce their 2007-2008 Performing Arts Season for the venue. This much anticipated season release marks the first performing arts season announcement for the Weidner Center in nearly two years.
Beginning in September and running through May of 2008, the new season will showcase fifteen titles, kicking it all off with comedian and actor Martin Short on September 23 and wrapping up with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons on May 14, 2008.
In addition, Weidner Center Presents is proud to announce the new Community Connections Series as part of its 2007-2008 line-up. This first-of-its-kind series was developed to provide opportunities for local talent to receive exposure throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, perform at the world-class Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, and allow the public an affordable opportunity to enjoy entertainment at the venue. Tickets for all Community Connections events are $15 or less.
The Weidner Center Presents Performing Arts Season is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Edward W. Weidner. A dedicated and highly involved board member of Weidner Center Presents, Dr. Weidner was proud to be a part of rebuilding the programming at the Center and rejuvenating the wonderful opportunities it offers the community. His hard work and insight helped shape and develop this new 2007-2008 season.
2007-2008 Weidner Center Presents Performing Arts Season Line-Up
Martin Short - September 23, 2007 Georgian State Dance Company – October 10, 2007 The 5 Browns – November 8, 2007 Irving Berlin’s I Love A Piano – November 9-10, 2007 A Christmas Carol – December 12, 2007 Tomaseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas – December 18, 2007 The BoDeans: Home for the Holidays – December 28, 2007 San Jose Taiko – March 2, 2008 The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion – April 4, 2008 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – May 14, 2008
The Wood-Baer Family Organ Concert Series Peter Richard Conte, Organist – October 28, 2007 Anthony & Beard, Trumpet & Organ – January 20, 2008
Community Connections Series Shady Dive Entertainment intelligently presents “Masters of Moron” – September 14-15, 2007 A Very Special Family Concert with Randy Peterson – February 16, 2008 Bent Grass – April 5, 2008
Tickets are on sale via subscription first, with patrons needing to select just three or more events in the season to qualify as a subscriber. The average price of one, three-show subscription package is less than $90, and three of the events in the season offer discounted children’s pricing, making a night out at the Weidner Center an affordable activity. Subscription orders are being accepted now, and remaining tickets for individual shows will go on sale at the end of August. All orders will be processed by University Ticketing Services, located in the lower level of the University Union.
Recent Weidner Center ticket buyers can expect to receive a full season brochure in the mail next week, but full season and ordering information is available immediately online at www.wcpresents.com.
About Weidner Center Presents’ role at the Weidner Center
This past December, following the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s withdrawal from programming the Weidner Center, a multi-year, collaborative relationship was established between UW-Green Bay and Weidner Center Presents (WCP) in where WCP, an independent non-profit organization separate from the University, took the lead in programming the venue and serving as primary renter of the facility. Since that December 2006 announcement, Weidner Center Presents has rebuilt an Educational Series of programming for daytime school groups, continued the Bellin Health LifeLines speaker series, and reestablished a Performing Arts Season for the venue.
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Media Contacts:
Katie Green, Executive Director Weidner Center Presents, Inc 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311 920.465.5108 office 920.819.8724 cell katie@wcpresents.com
Paul Jadin, WCP Board Member Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 400 S Washington Street Green Bay, WI 54301 920.593.3405
Sharon Lutsey, WCP Board Member Community Volunteer 920.265.0040
Information about the 2007-2008 Performing Arts Season, the Stage Doors Education Series, the Bellin Health LifeLines speaker series, and Weidner Center Presents can be found online at www.wcpresents.com. A CD-ROM of 2007-2008 event images is also available upon request.
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Weidner Center Presents, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing first class entertainment and arts education opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin.
Weidner Center Presents, Inc. • P.O. Box 10207 • Green Bay, WI 54307-0207 920.465.5100 • contact@WCPresents.com
