Griffin Area Arts Alliance

Coming Attractions in the Griffin area,

Courtesy of Griffin Area Arts Alliance.

Last updated Sunday, March 07, 2010.

[2010/2011 dates for MSP entered on January 18, 2010]

March 13, 2010 --- Auditions for "Broadway Dreams" --- (see June 3-5 listing that follows).

March 19-21, 2010 --- "Disney's High School Musical" (presented by Camelot Theatre); in the old Orr's School opposite Home Depot on Varsity Road; 770-412-7035.

March 26 & 27, 2010 --- "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" --- Griffin Choral Arts and Griffin Ballet Theater present a ballet/choral spectacular featuring the oratorio by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins staged to original choreography by Mitch Flanders; Griffin Auditorium. For more information about "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" please call 770-468-3072 or visit the Griffin Choral Arts website: www.griffinchoralarts.org.

March 27, 2010 --- Trash and Treasures --- (First annual flea market sale from 8AM until noon); sponsored by the Griffin Historical Society at the Bailey-Tebault House, 633 Meriwether Street; 770-229-2432.

April 4, 2010 --- Easter

April 17 --- Friends of the Garden Annual Plant Sale --- (a spring time ritual and a chance to load-up on some beautiful plantings and great bargains for a worthwhile cause); located on Ellis Road west of business 19/41 north of town; 770-228-3633.

April 24-25, 2010 --- "Griffin Mayfling"

April 17, 2010 --- "Annual Plant Sale" --- (presented by Friends of the Research Garden on Ellis Road) --- 770-228-3633.

April 17-April 25, 2010 --- Spring GSCS Break.

April 22, 2010 --- Canadian Tenors --- (blend the incredibly powerful tenor voices of four talented young men with diverse vocal styles, undeniable charm and individual international success with an eclectic blend of classical and contemporary pop and you have the recipe for a powerhouse quartet); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

April 24-25 --- "Old Car Show" --- (presented by the Griffin Spalding County Chamber of Commerce); 770-228-8200.

April 30-May 2, 2010 --- "Alice in Wonderland" --- (The story of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar animals with human attributes); presented by Griffin Ballet Theatre, Griffin Auditorium, 770-228-1306.

May 2, 2010 --- "Lemonade Day" --- (Lemonade Day is a nation-wide event that teaches kids the skills they need to be successful in the future. Youth learn to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, and give back to the community. Lemonade day is the perfect opportunity for a community to show kids they care and train the next generation of entrepreneurs through a FREE, fun, engaging, and experiential activity. Griffin is the pilot city in Georgia!); Noon-5PM all over town; vhyatt@cityofgriffin.com .

May 6, 2010 --- "I Hear America Singing" --- Griffin Choral Arts Spring Concert; First United Methodist Church; www.griffinchoralarts.org; 770-468-3072.

May 9, 2010 --- Mother's Day.

May 13-May 23, 2010 --- Main Street Players Show #3 TBA; 770-229-9916.

May 28-May 31, 2010 --- Last Day of School and Memorial Day.

June 3-5, 2010 --- "Broadway Dreams" --- the premiere performing arts training program is coming to Griffin. With a faculty made up of today's biggest Broadway stars, casting directors, choreographers and agents dedicated to giving back to the theatrical community, Broadway Dreams provides invaluable training to anyone who aspires to a career in musical theatre. Students will attend a series of classes in acting, dance and vocal performance by some of Broadway's brightest stars for four consecutive days from 9 am - 5 pm. Auditions for the Griffin Summer Mini Intensive will be held on March 13 and May 2, 2010 at Studio D School of Dance (111 Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223). Students should be prepared to sing 16 - 32 bars of a song to a CD they provide; hosted by Griffin Ballet Theatre; 770-228-1306.

June 5, 2010 --- "June Jam" --- (downtown fun and music); Solomon Street near Imperial Park; $100 for a table of eight; sponsored by Main Street Program; 770-228-5356.

June 5-12, 2010 --- "Bicycle Ride Across Georgia" --- (locally presented by the Downtown Council and Main Street Program) --- A loop ride beginning and ending in Fayetteville with overnight stops in Griffin (June 6), Thomaston, Columbus (layover day), LaGrange and Newnan; 770-228-5356.

Aug 2, 2010 --- First day of the school year for GSCSchools.

Sept 6, 2010 --- Labor Day.

Sept 21, 2010 --- "Barbara and Frank: The Concert that Never Was" ---- (It is unlikely that these two powerhouse voices of the century would have ever shared the same stage...until now. Sharon Owens stars as Barbra Streisand and Sebastian Anzaldo portrays Frank Sinatra. If you are a Streisand or Sinatra fan and love the music, this show is a winner); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

Oct 7-16, 2010 --- Griffin Spalding County Kiwanis Fair.

Oct 11-24, 2010 --- "Scarecrows in the Garden" --- (presented by Friends of the Research Garden on Ellis Road) --- 770-228-3633.

Oct 11-18, 2010 --- Columbus Day GSCS break.

Oct 17, 2010 --- "Fall Plant Sale" --- (presented by Friends of the Research Garden on Ellis Road); 770-228-3633.

Oct 21, 2010 --- Griffin Choral Arts Concert #1 TBA --- (presented by Griffin Choral Arts; www.griffinchoralarts.org; 770-468-3072.)

Oct 21-30, 2010 --- "Haunted Theatre" (It's not a play, it's THE Haunted Theatre); Main Street Players, 115 North Hill Street, 770-229-9916.

Oct 26, 2010 --- "Legacy of Floyd Cramer" --- (Jason Coleman has been blessed with tremendous talent inherited from his grandfather, the legendary keyboardist Floyd Cramer. He has matured into an uncanny reflection of his famous granddaddy and now his current concert tour, Legacy of Floyd Cramer, is bringing a heartfelt new life to Cramer's beloved music); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

Sun, October 31, 2010 --- Halloween.

Nov 22-28, 2010 --- Thanksgiving GSCS break.

Nov 26-28, 2010 --- "The Nutcracker" --- present by Griffin Ballet Theatre in the Griffin Auditorium; 770-228-1306.

Nov 28, 2010 --- "Santa Claus in the Garden" --- (presented by the Friends of the Research Garden on Ellis Road); 770-228-3633.

Dec 2, 2010 --- Griffin Choral Arts Concert #2 TBA --- (presented by Griffin Choral Arts; www.griffinchoralarts.org; 770-468-3072.

Dec 9-19, 2010 --- Main Street Players --- (Christmas show TBA).

Dec 20, 2010-Jan 4, 2011 --- Christmas GSCS break.

2011

Jan 17, 2011 --- Martin Luther King holiday

Feb 10-20, 2011 --- Main Street Players (Winter show TBA).

Feb 21-27, 2011 --- Presidents Day GSCS break.

March 4, 2011 --- Griffin Choral Arts Concert #3 TBA --- (presented by Griffin Choral Arts; www.griffinchoralarts.org); 770-468-3072.

March 10, 2011 --- "The Gibson Brothers" --- ("Combining the high lonesome sounds of Bill and Charlie Monroe with the sweet harmonies of Phil and Don Everly, the Gibson Brothers are the best brother duo to hit bluegrass music in years - maybe decades"); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

April 18-24, 2011 --- Spring break for GSCS.

April 18, 2011 --- "Wind Soloists of New York" --- (The Wind Soloists of New York brings together the leading wind players from New York City to perform the major works for winds from 4 to 15 players. The repertoire for the ensemble includes piano and wind works by Mozart, Poulenc and Beethoven, the wind serenades and divertimenti by Mozart and Beethoven as well as larger scale works such as Dvorak's Serenade for Winds, Mozart's Gran Partita and Strauss's Serenade for Wind Instruments); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

May 5, 2011 --- Griffin Choral Arts Concert #4 TBA --- (presented by Griffin Choral Arts; www.griffinchoralarts.org); 770-468-3072.

May 12-22, 2011 --- Main Street Players --- (Spring show TBA).

May 27, 2011 --- Last day of school for GSCS.

May 30, 2011 --- Memorial Day.

June 24, 2011 --- "Army Jazz Band" --- (The United States Army's premier big band. This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America's original art form, jazz. Concerts are designed to entertain all types of audiences. Custom compositions and arrangements highlight the group's creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections); presented by the Griffin Area Concert Association, 770-227-6185, in the Griffin Auditorium.

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

Members of the Griffin Area Arts Alliance (770-228-5356) include:

Camelot Theatre (404-232-7654),

Curtains Up For Kids Theatre (770-228-3372),

First United Methodist Church Fine Arts Academy &

Griffin Choral Arts (770-228-0166),

Flint River Writers Group (770-228-5356),

Griffin Area Concert Association (770-227-6185),

Griffin Ballet Theatre (770-228-1306),

Griffin Choral Arts (770-468-3072),

Griffin Spalding Art Association (770-228-5424),

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),

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