Arts Council sponsors free performances Nov. 7 and 9
Where can you go to see live theater, jazz, and flamenco guitar all in one week? Several months ago, Superior would be the last place on people’s minds, yet a group of dedicated people are making this happen.
Mineral County Performing Arts Council (MCPAC) began as a hastily formed group of citizens in an effort to save the local movie theater from possible conversion to other uses. Although the theater was taken off the market, MCPAC has quickly shifted its focus to bringing top flight artists to the area.
Mid-summer brought Scott Billadeau, Laura Loge, and Jodi Marshall to Superior for a performance enjoyed by over 100 people who were generous enough in their offerings
to give MCPAC the impetus to schedule more entertainment.
On Wednesday, November 7th, at 7:00 PM, Montana Repertory Theatre comes to
town with MCPAC as their new sponsors. The troupe will hold a workshop at the Superior High School for students, followed by a 50 minute adaptation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s classic Frankenstein in the multi-purpose room. The
performance is offered free for the public, though freewill offerings on behalf of MCPAC will be accepted.
Two evenings later brings Jodi Marshall back to Superior at 7:00 PM with friends Melody Anderson and Richard Conviser. The concert will be held at the Baptist Church. Melody is a jazz vocalist and Richard a violinist with local symphonies.
Jodi’s reputation extends far beyond Missoula, but is most commonly associated with the Missoula Community Theater, the University, and recently formerly recognized by the Jazzoula committee as a local living legend in the field of jazz. Jodi and Richard are also celebrating the release of a new CD.
But there’s more on Friday. Mineral County local Donn Dale will treat listeners to the
sounds of his flamenco guitar. Although flamenco has been popularized through artists such as Ottmar Liebert, Donn brings the Spanish Andalusian art form back to its roots with poignant, gypsy melodies interspersed with flourishes and tapping on his guitar.
“MCPAC hopes to continue its offerings relying solely on the interest and generosity of
the public,” states Jim Goss, Treasurer of MCPAC. “With continued support, we hope to eventually form a concert series, and longer term, build or procure a space amenable to a variety of different performances."
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Mineral County Performing Arts Council (MCPAC) began as a hastily formed group of citizens in an effort to save the local movie theater from possible conversion to other uses. Although the theater was taken off the market, MCPAC has quickly shifted its focus to bringing top flight artists to the area.
Mid-summer brought Scott Billadeau, Laura Loge, and Jodi Marshall to Superior for a performance enjoyed by over 100 people who were generous enough in their offerings
to give MCPAC the impetus to schedule more entertainment.
On Wednesday, November 7th, at 7:00 PM, Montana Repertory Theatre comes to
town with MCPAC as their new sponsors. The troupe will hold a workshop at the Superior High School for students, followed by a 50 minute adaptation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s classic Frankenstein in the multi-purpose room. The
performance is offered free for the public, though freewill offerings on behalf of MCPAC will be accepted.
Two evenings later brings Jodi Marshall back to Superior at 7:00 PM with friends Melody Anderson and Richard Conviser. The concert will be held at the Baptist Church. Melody is a jazz vocalist and Richard a violinist with local symphonies.
Jodi’s reputation extends far beyond Missoula, but is most commonly associated with the Missoula Community Theater, the University, and recently formerly recognized by the Jazzoula committee as a local living legend in the field of jazz. Jodi and Richard are also celebrating the release of a new CD.
But there’s more on Friday. Mineral County local Donn Dale will treat listeners to the
sounds of his flamenco guitar. Although flamenco has been popularized through artists such as Ottmar Liebert, Donn brings the Spanish Andalusian art form back to its roots with poignant, gypsy melodies interspersed with flourishes and tapping on his guitar.
“MCPAC hopes to continue its offerings relying solely on the interest and generosity of
the public,” states Jim Goss, Treasurer of MCPAC. “With continued support, we hope to eventually form a concert series, and longer term, build or procure a space amenable to a variety of different performances."
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