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WSCC CONCERT CHOIR
APRIL 24, 2016 2PM
TOM CLINTON PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 10, 2016­2 PM
Math & Magic
ARTHUR BENJAMIN, MATHEMAGICIAN
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater (Free)
Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a professor of mathematics and
a magician, presents a dynamic presentation called
“Mathemagics,” suitable for all audiences, where he demonstrates and explains his secrets for performing rapid
mental calculations faster than a calculator.
Next Generation of Great American Jazz Musicians!
MSU BEBOP SPARTANS WITH SPECIAL
GUEST ARTIST BRIAN LYNCH
OCTOBER 10, 2015 7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
The next generation of great American jazz musicians
is represented in this ensemble playing improv, bebop,
swing, blues & soul. Special guest artist Brian Lynch.
“The fun never stops!” –Associated Press
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
OCTOBER 22- 24, 2015 7:30 PM
OCTOBER 25, 2015 2 PM
Ludington Area Center for the Arts
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958
Springfield High School prom to meet the Wonderettes,
four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline
skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls
perform classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs: “Lollipop,” “Dream
Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me,
Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party,” and many more!
Great Michigan Read Author
EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL
NOVEMBER 4­, 2015 7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater (Free)
Emily St. John Mandel is the author of four novels, most
recently Station Eleven, which was a finalist for a National
Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and won the
2015 Arthur C. Clarke Award.
Virtuoso Guitarist
FRANK VIGNOLA
NOVEMBER 21­7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists
performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the
world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna,
Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark
O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar
legend Les Paul.
WSCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE
DECEMBER 10, 2015 ­7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
WSCC CONCERT CHOIR
DECEMBER 13, 2015 2PM
Center Stage Theater
WSCC CHAMBER WINDS
& WIND SYMPHONY,
DECEMBER 16­, 2015 7:30 PM
Shelby High School Auditorium
Arts and Science Center, Location TBA (Free)
Tom Clinton creates collographs with grid-like images to
show the beauty in logical construction.
Classical ensemble
THE MERLING TRIO
FEBRUARY 26­, 2016 7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
The Merling Trio is recognized as one of today’s premier
ensembles. A truly international trio, The Merling Trio has
been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed
with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent
precision, and an impeccable blend of sound.
Drama
BREAKING THE CODE
MARCH 10-12, 2016 7:30 PM
MARCH 13, 2016 2 PM
Center Stage Theater
Breaking The Code tells the story of a mathematical
genius, Alan Turing (as portrayed by Derek Jacobi in the
London production) who, assigned to the top secret
Bletchley Park England during World War II, was responsible for designing the first computer, which enabled the
allies to crack the German Enigma code and, some would
argue, win the war.
WSCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE
APRIL 14­, 2016 7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
WSCC CHAMBER WINDS
& WIND SYMPHONY
APRIL 20­, 2016 7:30 PM
Location TBA
Center Stage Theater
Jazz trumpeter/vocalist/composer
BRIA SKONBERG
APRIL 28, 2016­7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
Bria Skonberg is a catalyst for all things jazz. Hailing
from West Coast Canada and now living in New York City,
award winning trumpeter/vocalist/ composer BRIA SKONBERG is”poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.”- Wall Street Journal.
Summer spectacular
COLE “A MUSICAL REVIEW” JUNE 10-11 & 18, 2016 7:30 PM
JUNE 12 & 19, 2016 2 PM
Center Stage Theater
A musical review about the King of Musicals, Cole Porter.
Includes Cole Porter standards such as as “I Love Paris,”
“Take Me Back to Manhattan,” “Love for Sale,” “Night and
Day,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You,” including a narration
which tells the story of Cole Porter’s life. TICKETS
General Admission*__ $15
Senior_____________ $12
Child_______________ $8
WSCC MUSIC ENSEMBLES
All Seats*____________ $5
*Students receive one free ticket to all events, contact box office.
Purchase General Admission seats 24/7 online!
It’s easy and convenient by clicking on the
“Performing Arts” icon on the bottom of the
college’s homepage, westshore.edu. Visa, Master
Card, Discover credit cards are accepted. Or call or
visit the Box Office Monday through Friday, 8am4pm, 231-843-5507. Box Office is located in the
WSCC Schoenherr Campus Center Bookstore.
2015-2016
OUR SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Jim and Heidi Truxton
Living Trust
GOLD SPONSORS
2015-2016
2015-2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ARTHUR BENJAMIN,
MATHEMAGICIAN
SILVER SPONSORS
­TOM CLINTON
PRESENTATION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
2 PM
Arts and Science Center
MSU BEBOP
SPARTANS, GUEST
ARTIST BRIAN LYNCH
THE MERLING TRIO
OCTOBER 10, 2015
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
THE MARVELOUS
WONDERETTES
FEBRUARY 26­, 2016
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
BREAKING THE CODE
MARCH 10-12, 2016
7:30 PM
MARCH 13, 2016
2 PM
Center Stage Theater
OCTOBER 22-24, 2015
7:30 PM
OCTOBER 25, 2015
2 PM
Ludington Area
Center for the Arts
WSCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE
GREAT MICHIGAN
READ AUTHOR, EMILY
ST. JOHN MANDEL
WSCC CHAMBER
WINDS
& WIND SYMPHONY
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
FRANK VIGNOLA
NOVEMBER 21­, 2015
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
WSCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE
DECEMBER 10­, 2015
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
WSCC CONCERT CHOIR
DECEMBER 13, 2015
2 PM
Center Stage Theater
WSCC CHAMBER
WINDS
& WIND SYMPHONY
DECEMBER 16­, 2015
7:30 PM
Shelby High School Auditorium
MANIERRE DAWSON GALLERY EXHIBITS
APRIL 14­, 2016
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
APRIL 20­, 2016
7:30 PM
Location TBA
WSCC CONCERT CHOIR
APRIL 24­, 2016
2 PM
Center Stage Theater
BRIA SKONBERG
PAINTINGS AND CERAMICS
BY ILLINOIS ARTISTS KRISTIN
AND MEGAN QUINN
AUGUST 31 – OCTOBER 8, 2015
EXHIBIT OF WORKS BY WSCC ART FACULTY
Rebecca Mott Sabbatical Exhibit:
Sculpture and Alternative Firing
OCTOBER 19 – DECEMBER 18, 2015
EXHIBIT OF WORKS
BY GRAND RAPIDS ARTIST
TOM CLINTON
JANUARY 11 –
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
PRESENTATION BY TOM CLINTON
FEBRUARY 10­, 2016 2 PM
Arts and Science Center
APRIL 28­, 2016
7:30 PM
Center Stage Theater
18TH ANNUAL REGIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
COLE “A MUSICAL
REVIEW”
ANNUAL WSCC STUDENT EXHIBIT
JUNE 10-11 & 18, 2016
7:30 PM
JUNE 12 & 19, 2016 2 PM
Center Stage Theater
MARCH 1 - 24, 2016
APRIL 5 - 26, 2016
WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
JUNE 6 - JULY 29, 2016