Performing Arts

What do Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Janis Joplin and Santa Claus have in common? They’re all part of the Rock & Roll Christmas Show. For the thirteenth consecutive year, the holiday season will be raucously kicked off when the perennial favorite hits the stage for one show only, Friday December …

When Brainerd Community Theatre’s holiday show ‘Elf-The Musical’ hits the stage it will not be without some behind-the-scenes drama. The show will perform December 9-11 and 14-16 at 7 pm and also as a 2 pm matinee on Saturday the 11th. All performances are on the John Chalberg Theatre stage …

The spotlight is focused on the work of over 45 local actors in Retrospective I, a photographic exhibit by John Erickson, now on display in the lobby of the John Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. The featured actors appeared in 19 different productions staged by …

The Chalberg Theatre stage will come alive with highly kinetic, exhilarating movement when Minneapolis dance company ARENA Dances performs at 7 p.m. on November 12. As part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, the dance program will present contemporary dance with messages for contemporary audiences. …

Minneapolis based singer/songwriter Peter Miller brings his indie rock band We Are the Willows to the Chalberg stage on October 15 for a 7 p.m. concert. As part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, the band brings a unique sound and an innovative approach to …

Brainerd Community Theatre debuts its 2021-22 season with the classic thriller ‘Wait Until Dark,’ performing on the John Chalberg stage on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. The tension ratcheting play runs October 21-23 and 28-30, with all performances at 7 p.m. Director Patrick Spradlin noted that this is …

When he died in 2017 Tom Petty had achieved phenomenal success, amassing dozens of hits and performing sold out shows for four decades. Minnesota band Free Fallin’ celebrate this musical icon when they perform on the John Chalberg stage on Saturday October 3. The 7 p.m. concert is part of …

The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center debuts its 2021-22 Cultural Arts Series with The Fabulous Armadillos’ most acclaimed show, ‘What’s Going’ On: Songs from the Vietnam War Era.’ The concert 7 p.m. concert will take place on September 24 in the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts on the campus …

Fifty-four actors. Ten creative team members (designers, choreographers, vocal directors). Three directors. Added up, this group of community members makes up the company for Brainerd Community Theatre’s 2021-22 season of theatre productions. BCT Director Patrick Spradlin called it a truly impressive collection of talent. “We held our first-ever company auditions …

With a mix of music, comedy, dance and magic, the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center is announcing its upcoming season of events known to audiences as the Cultural Arts Series. Center Director Patrick Spradlin called the season ‘ambitious, optimistic, and filled with events that have appeal for nearly everyone.”  “We approached …