PAC News
AT YOUR PAC
By Connie Waterman - Executive Director
September 18, 2009
Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, gypsy pyrotechnics and a World Accordion Champion – this is Quartetto Gelato. Where music meets theatre and audiences are taken on an unforgettable musical journey! This incredible quartet will be performing at Wautoma’s McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center this Saturday, September 26th at 7:00 PM. We received a call a few days ago from a patron in Ripon who heard Quartetto Gelato in concert at Ripon College – she was raving about the performance and was delighted we were able to bring them to the area. Take some time out from you hectic fall schedule to check out this group – great fun, great music!
For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic anecdotes. Classical in training – eclectic by design – Quartetto Gelato (QG) not only thrills its audiences with its multi-instrument mastery, but also offers the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. With a performance repertoire that travels the globe including classical masterworks, operatic arias, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and folk songs, the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establishes an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide. The Los Angeles Times stated “Light programming, like comedy, is serious business. Quartetto Gelato has the stuff. Dry humor and occasional clowning are part of the quartet’s arsenal, yet first it meets the requisite virtues of skilled music-making. Its pleasure giving is consistant”.
A special Elegant Buffet dinner package is being offered prior to the show at Pine Ridge of Wautoma. Quartetto Gelato’s Wautoma appearance is being sponsored in part by Pine Ridge of Wautoma and McComb/Bruchs PAC Inc.
Several rental events are coming soon to your PAC. Big Brothers, Big Sisters in the Wautoma and Westfield School Districts are presenting a wonderful comedian, Craig Tornquist, at 7:00 PM Monday, September 28th. Tickets are available from Big Brothers, Big Sisters at Parkside Middle School and numerous area citizens. On October 3rd at 2 PM and 7 PM the Coloma Area Historical society is presenting the Clausen Family Band as a fund-raising event. Tickets are available at National Exchange Bank locations and the PAC box office.
Great dinner packages are available for most shows at our quality area restaurants.
You may now save 20% by buying a full season pass before September 26th for just $156, or you can create your own package of any four shows for a 10% discount. The Season Package offers a $40 discount over individual show prices for eight live performances and a bonus free ticket offer to the recently added Dangerous Folk “Blowing in The Wind” concert on January 16th.
While our box office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, you can leave a message to order tickets at any time by calling (920) 787-2189, or toll-free (888) 987-2189. Our volunteers will respond to fill your requests. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Group and student discounts are available.
Area service groups, clubs, church organizations, or businesses that would like to hear a presentation about the great shows and ticket packages being offered in our new season can call 787-7193 to schedule a date. We look forward to seeing you at your PAC!
