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Meet Clarence Darrow. He’s a fiery lawyer who pioneered the way in defending causes like labor unions, civil rights, and the right for teachers to teach evolution in the classroom. Often considered one of the most famous lawyers and civil libertarians, he made a name for himself during the early …
Read More »Wild Time with Deuces Wild: Theatre Fundraiser June 4
The third annual Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center fundraiser will feature Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos in concert on Saturday, June 4. The event will be held at the Centre at Cragun’s Resort. A 6:30 social hour precedes the 7:30 p.m. show. CLC’s Director Patrick Spradlin says bringing back …
Read More »CLC, Wadena community bands to hold joint concerts
The Central Lakes College Community Band and the Wadena Area Community Band will hold two combined concerts. In a program of new and traditional music, the bands will perform separate concerts and combine for two selections. Music ranges from familiar melodies and composers to new, fresh compositions from the leading young …
Read More »‘Spamalot’ comes to the CLC stage April 14
Join King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they journey on their quest for the Holy Grail when Brainerd Community Theatre presents ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’, opening on April 14 and playing six performances through April 23. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on …
Read More »Life on the Mississippi: Don Shelby as Mark Twain
Veteran television newsman Don Shelby, known for his 30+ years of reporting in Minnesota, brings his portrayal of iconic wit Mark Twain to the Chalberg Theatre on Saturday, April 2. Presented as part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, the show begin at 7 p.m. …
Read More »Crank up the Jukebox! Country Artist Kevin Mac at CLC Feb. 19
Country music artist Kevin Mac will bring his ‘Classic Country Jukebox’ show to the Chalberg Theatre stage on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The show is part of the Cultural Arts Series presented by the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center. “I was told that before a single note …
Read More »Audition for Monty Python’s Spamalot
Auditions for the Brainerd Community Theatre production of ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. ‘Spamalot’ is a musical described as being ‘lovingly ripped off from the motion …
Read More »CLC to host Mixed Blood Theatre “Daughters of Africa” performance
Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre’s production of Daughters of Africa will be performed at noon on Feb. 4 at the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. The free show is open to the public. It’s sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and the Resource Center …
Read More »Carpenters tribute show at CLC
In putting together the current Cultural Arts Series calendar, Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center Director Patrick Spradlin was offered something a little different. “Where we’ve had a pretty constant series of rock and roll shows, this event seemed to be the perfect counterbalance.” And so, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays: …
Read More »Annual Merry Tuba Christmas performance Dec. 12
The Central Lakes College Music Department will sponsor its 23rd annual Merry Tuba Christmas at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 in front of Herberger’s in the Westgate Mall. Interested tuba, euphonium (baritone horn) and trombone players are urged to share in the Christmas music and fun. Rehearsal is at …
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