There’s always so much happening around our great area, so we’ve teamed up with VisitBN.org to bring you highlights each week. Here’s 5 for the week of March 6. You can find more things to do around town HERE.
CINDERELLA AT COMMUNITY PLAYERS THEATRE
Thursday, Saturday (7:30pm-10:30pm) , Sunday (2:30-5:30pm)
Community Players Theatre
As the second musical in their historic 100th season, Community Players Theatre presents the classic and magical musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. While there have been many mountings of this story both on screen and on stage, the 2013 adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the first version with the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein score mounted on Broadway. Notable songs include “In My Own Little Corner,” “The Prince is Giving A Ball,” and “Impossible/It’s Possible.” The new book by Douglas Carter Beane introduces several new characters and features several additions from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s collection. This classic tale is great for the whole family!
96TH ANNUAL MCLEAN COUNTY AMATEUR ART EXHIBITION
Friday, March 10, 2023 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McLean County Arts Center
The 96th Annual McLean County Amateur Art Exhibition will open on March 10th,2023, 5-7pm, at the McLean County Arts Center. Applications close at Noon on February 20th, 2023. All accepted artists will be notified via email by Noon on February 24th, 2023.
Featuring work by high school, university, and adult artists, this juried exhibition highlights the diverse creativity of our community. Professional artists external to the MCAC serve as paid jurors.
All submitted works will be juried and judged for cash merit awards based on the artist category (high school, university, or adult) and by their medium (painting, graphics, photography/new media, or sculpture).
At the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 11th, 27 2PM wards will be presented, totaling over $2,000 in cash prizes. Each year, the Best of Show Merwin Medal is awarded to the most outstanding artwork, and the Ashley C. Ritter Most Promising Art Award is given to the artist exhibiting the most future potential.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Become a witness to the greatest story ever told, as the American Pasion Play brings the magnificent scripture to life in its 100th season.
STAR WARS & BEYOND, THE BEST OF JOHN WILLIAMS
Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
ISU Center for the Performing Art
Get your seats now for an out-of-this-world experience as the talented musicians of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra led by Vince Lee take you to a galaxy far away as they perform some of the greatest cinematic hits written by John Williams! From the iconic music of Star Wars to Harry Potter to Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, there’s something for everyone. Round up your friends and family and join us for Star Wars & Beyond!
Listen LIVE to your Illinois Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 10th at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield or Saturday, March 11th at the ISU Center for the Performing Arts in Normal. Concerts start at 7:30 PM.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 |1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Uptown Circle, Normal
Sharin’ of the Green Parade is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate Irish Heritage and “share the green” by donating to Children’s Home & Aid.
Children’s Home & Aid has been a resource for families of McLean County and the surrounding area for over 130 years. The agency offers a comprehensive array of services and programs, annually serving the needs of more than 3,000 local children and families.
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