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January 2027
Folsom Prison Experience
Fri, Jan 15, 2026 • 1:30PM & 7:30pm Prepare to step inside Folsom Prison for a retelling of one of the most defining days of Johnny Cash’s career. The moment the doors open, you’re an inmate, surrounded by guards, watched by the Warden, and fully immersed in the tension of January 13, 1968 Hear the music that …
Michael Shynes
Michael Shynes returns for another performance with his band and a new record to release. “Stylistically, he is difficult to pigeonhole because his sound amalgamates many different flavors, blending R&B, pop and blues into awesomely immediate melodies, evocative lyrics and contagious rhythms. Michael Shynes really has it going on.” – The Huffington Post
The Texas Tenors
The Texas Tenors Marcus Collins | JC Fisher | John Hagen The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 3 PBS Specials, 5 DVDs, multiple singles …
GREAT Theatre: Come From Away
When 38 planes were unexpectedly grounded in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, nearly 7,000 strangers found themselves stranded in a town of just 9,000. During that fateful week, tensions ran high in the face of uncertainty, but what followed was an extraordinary outpouring of hospitality, humor, and human connection. In a world divided by …
February 2027
Spoken Word Series – February
Join us for our exciting Spoken Word series, a haven for poets and poetry lovers alike! Every month, we create a warm and welcoming space where you can share your stories, connect with others, and soak in the vibrant energy of poetry in all its forms. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, …
March 2027
Spoken Word Series – March
Join us for our exciting Spoken Word series, a haven for poets and poetry lovers alike! Every month, we create a warm and welcoming space where you can share your stories, connect with others, and soak in the vibrant energy of poetry in all its forms. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, …
April 2027
GREAT Theatre: Shrek The Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning animated film, Shrek the Musical brings everyone’s favorite ogre to the stage in a larger-than-life adventure filled with fairy tale mashups, silly sidekicks, and unexpected twists. When Shrek’s quiet swamp is overrun by storybook outcasts, he sets off on a quest to reclaim his home – a mission that quickly becomes bigger and far …
Spoken Word Series – April
Join us for our exciting Spoken Word series, a haven for poets and poetry lovers alike! Every month, we create a warm and welcoming space where you can share your stories, connect with others, and soak in the vibrant energy of poetry in all its forms. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, …
May 2027
Courtney Burton – Rescheduled For May!
RESCHEDULED for Sat, May 8 – 7:30PM For over 25 years, Courtney Burton has been performing the jazz standards of the Great American Songbook with her jazz ensemble, Court’s In Session, since 2009, as lead vocalist of the 18-piece Beasley’s Big Band since 1996, and as a 2024 Twin Cities Jazz Festival debut artist. Courtney …