Griffin Area Arts Alliance

Coming Attractions in the Griffin area

Courtesy of Griffin Area Arts Alliance.

Last updated Friday, December 16, 2011.

December 2-11, 2011 --- "A Tuna Christmas" --- (a withering satire --- notable in that two men play the entire cast of over twenty eccentric characters of both genders and various ages); presented by the Main Street Players, 115 North Hill Street, www.mainstreetplayers.org; 770-229-9916.

December 21, 2011-January 4, 2012 --- Christmas school break for GSCS.

February, 2012 --- "Tuesdays with Morrie" --- (tells the true story of retired sociology professor and his relationship with his students); presented by the Main Street Players, 115 North Hill Street, www.mainstreetplayers.org; 770-229-9916.

February 20-27, 2012 --- Presidents' Day school break for GSCS.

March 1, 2012 --- "Masterworks: Gloria!" --- Our major choral-orchestral offering of the season features the well-known Gloria in D by Vivaldi and the lesser-known but highly regarded Messa di Gloria by Puccini. Elegant baroque style and operatic drama make this a concert not to be missed. Presented in the Griffin Auditorium by Griffin Choral Arts, 770-468-3072; 7:30PM; www.griffinchoralarts.org;

March 8, 2012 --- "Carpe Diem String Quartet" --- ("A classical string quartet that rocks?" Yes! Carpe Diem String Quartet is quickly becoming the premier American indie string quartet. The group's musical passion has led them down the paths of gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz inspired music, but the quartet is equally at home with the traditional string quartet repertoire.) Presented by Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-228-3229, in the Griffin Auditorium. www.griffinconcerts.com

April 8, 2012 --- Easter Sunday.

April 17, 2012 --- "Billy Dean" --- (An American country music singer and songwriter, who first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. Active as a recording artist since 1990, he has recorded a total of eight studio albums (of which the first three have been certified gold by the RIAA and a greatest hits package which is also certified gold. His studio albums have accounted for more than twenty hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including eleven Top Ten hits.) Presented by Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-228-3229, in the Griffin Auditorium. www.griffinconcerts.com

April 12-22, 2012 --- "Titanic-The Musical" --- (the award winning musical presented on the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of the ship's disaster at sea which sank on its maiden voyage April 15, 1912.); presented by the Main Street Players, 115 North Hill Street, www.mainstreetplayers.org; 770-229-9916.

April 23 -29, 2012 --- Spring break for GSCS.

May 3, 2012 --- "Earth Songs" --- Season five of GCA ends with a celebration of our earthly home. Songs of creation and new life, cautionary songs calling us to better stewardship, and delight in cultural and artistic diversity combine with the premier of a commissioned work from New Zealand composer David N. Childs, written in honor of our fifth year. Presented in the Griffin First United Methodist Church by Griffin Choral Arts, 770-468-3072; 7:30PM; www.griffinchoralarts.org;

May 4-6, 2012 --- "The Little Mermaid" --- A new work from Griffin Ballet Theatre, choreographed by GBT Founder and Artistic Director Mitch Flanders who has incorporated some spectacular under water scenes; presented in the Griffin Auditorium by Griffin Ballet Theatre, http://www.griffinballettheatre.org, 770-228-1306.

May 13, 2012 --- Mother's Day.

May 28, 2012 --- Memorial Day.

June 1, 2012 --- Last day of school for GSCS.

June 14-24, 2011 --- "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" --- ("'South Park' meets 'Desperate Housewives'!") --- STRONG LANGUAGE--- presented by the Main Street Players, 115 North Hill Street, www.mainstreetplayers.org; 770-229-9916.

July 4, 2012 --- Independence Day.

All performances subject to change, call ahead when making plans.

Members of Griffin Area Arts Alliance (770-233-6230) include:

First National Bank (770-227-2251),

Griffin Area Concert Association (770-228-3229),

Griffin Ballet Theatre (770-228-1306),

Griffin Choral Arts (770-468-3072),

Griffin Spalding Art Association (770-227-3673),

Griffin Spalding Chamber of Commerce (770-228-8200),

Griffin Music Club (770-227-2018),

Griffin School for the Arts (770-227-0775),

Lamar Arts and Gallery (770-358-5888),

Main Street Players (770-229-9916),

Pike County Arts Council.

For more complete information: www.griffinareaartsalliance.com or visit www.cityofgriffin.com or www.downtowngriffinga.com .