The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center presents The Exonerated, a powerful and haunting documentary play by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, running May 22–24 on the Central Lakes College Dryden Theatre stage. First produced in 2002, The Exonerated is based on the true stories of six individuals who were wrongfully convicted …
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The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center proudly presents Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kathy Mattea at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2. This special performance is part of CLC’s Cultural Arts series, dedicated to providing the Brainerd lakes community with diverse, high-quality arts programming. …
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The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center proudly presents RENT, Jonathan Larson’s revolutionary rock musical that changed the landscape of Broadway. Performances run April 10–19 on the Chalberg Theatre stage. Marking nearly 30 years since its Broadway debut, RENT remains a cultural touchstone for a generation of theatre lovers. With …
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The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center invites the community to help shape its upcoming 2025-26 performing arts season by participating in a brief online survey. The season will feature productions from both Brainerd Community Theatre and the Cultural Arts Series, and community input is key to ensuring the lineup …
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The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce auditions for its summer 2025 productions: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical and Hadestown: Teen Edition. These two productions promise to offer exciting opportunities for performers of all ages and experience levels. Since 2023, the CLC Performing Arts Center has produced an annual …
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It started with a book. Then a staged reading in 2023 at CLC. And now, It’s Murder, Dontcha Know is ready for its full theatrical debut at the Chalberg Theatre. The adaptation, written by local playwright Mary Aalgaard and based on author Jeanne Cooney’s novel, brings a cozy murder mystery …
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Embark on a spellbinding adventure like no other as Dragons and Mythical Beasts takes the stage at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts on Sunday, February 16, at 2 p.m. This interactive theatrical experience is perfect for the whole family and is presented as part of the Central Lakes College Performing …
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Get ready for a heartfelt and entertaining evening as celebrated storyteller Kevin Kling brings “The Love Show” to the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College on Saturday, February 15, at 7 p.m. This event is part of the Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, which showcases exceptional …
Read More »Central Lakes College (CLC) is excited to announce its Winter/Spring 2025 Cultural Thursday program lineup, featuring two engaging and inspiring events designed to foster curiosity and cultural understanding. These free, public presentations will take place at CLC’s Brainerd campus and showcase diverse perspectives and experiences. Crafting Stories with Representation Presented …
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Prepare for an evening of laughter as comedian Ali Sultan takes the stage at the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College on Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m. Sultan is presented by the Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center as part of their Cultural Arts Series, which brings regional, national, and international artists to the …
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