Performing Arts

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 …

Holy Heck! The Holy Rocka Rollaz August 11 at CLC The Holy Rocka Rollaz return to Brainerd with their high energy show on Wednesday, August 11on the south lawn of Central Lakes College. The 6 pm show is part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Fall Outdoor Concert …

In a departure from past audition practices, Brainerd Community Theatre will hold auditions for its entire 2021-22 season of plays. Auditions will be held on August 2, 6 and 7. BCT Director Patrick Spradlin is looking to cast a core company of actors who will possibly participate in multiple productions …

The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s 2021 summer season of music, theatre, and film turns rollicking with ‘Xanadu’,  a musical comedy combining 80’s fashion and dance with Greek myths. The Brainerd Community Theatre production opens on the Chalberg Theatre stage on July 28, with performances through the 30th and again August 3-5. All shows are at …