2020 Concerts and Events
Ole & Lena in Rep!
What?
Your favorite Swedish couple is back this February in Ole & Lena: Cafe Chaos (a musical!) and Ole Runs for Office! Enjoy the laughs, love, and constant bickering of Ole and Lena in this all new comedy about family, life, and growing old together.
When?
February 7th - February 9th
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Your favorite Swedish couple is back this February in Ole & Lena: Cafe Chaos (a musical!) and Ole Runs for Office! Enjoy the laughs, love, and constant bickering of Ole and Lena in this all new comedy about family, life, and growing old together.
When?
February 7th - February 9th
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Dance Party Reunion: A Buddy Holly Tribute Concert!
What?
DANCE PARTY REUNION is a 're-staging' of Buddy Holly's 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY, featuring music of Buddy's co-stars, Ritchie Valens ("La Bamba", performed by Allen Malicsi); Dion & the Belmonts (with Brian Pekol, singing "Teenager in Love"), The Big Bopper ("Chantilly Lace", featuring Zach Spicer) and Frankie Sardo ("Fake Out", featuring a local singer!).
A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly , featuring original cast members (Nicholas
Freeman, Blake Foster and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Hosted by Mr. Charles Fraser! Music direction by Gary Rue, produced by Gary Rue. Learn more about their show at https://garyrue.com/dance-party-reunion-a-salute-to-buddy-holly-and-friends!
Watch a video preview of the show at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUecD7qHQsI
When?
Friday, February 21st, 7:30 PM
Where?
Alliance Church of the Valley, 1259 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024
DANCE PARTY REUNION is a 're-staging' of Buddy Holly's 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY, featuring music of Buddy's co-stars, Ritchie Valens ("La Bamba", performed by Allen Malicsi); Dion & the Belmonts (with Brian Pekol, singing "Teenager in Love"), The Big Bopper ("Chantilly Lace", featuring Zach Spicer) and Frankie Sardo ("Fake Out", featuring a local singer!).
A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly , featuring original cast members (Nicholas
Freeman, Blake Foster and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Hosted by Mr. Charles Fraser! Music direction by Gary Rue, produced by Gary Rue. Learn more about their show at https://garyrue.com/dance-party-reunion-a-salute-to-buddy-holly-and-friends!
Watch a video preview of the show at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUecD7qHQsI
When?
Friday, February 21st, 7:30 PM
Where?
Alliance Church of the Valley, 1259 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Hiroya Tsukamoto
What?
Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen and took up the guitar shortly after. Hiroya has been leading concerts internationally and won second place in the International Finger Style Guitar Championship.
When?
Friday, April 3rd, 7:30 PM
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen and took up the guitar shortly after. Hiroya has been leading concerts internationally and won second place in the International Finger Style Guitar Championship.
When?
Friday, April 3rd, 7:30 PM
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Flying & Falling by Combustible Company
What?
This celebration of humanity’s desire to fly is inspired by the history and mythologies surrounding Icarus, Leonardo da Vinci and Amelia Earhart. Flying & Falling brings these famous characters together in a new myth –told through a unique blend of physical theatre, puppetry, and multimedia– about the risk, failure, and triumph that is the process of dreaming and creating.
When?
May 8th, 9th, & 10th
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
This celebration of humanity’s desire to fly is inspired by the history and mythologies surrounding Icarus, Leonardo da Vinci and Amelia Earhart. Flying & Falling brings these famous characters together in a new myth –told through a unique blend of physical theatre, puppetry, and multimedia– about the risk, failure, and triumph that is the process of dreaming and creating.
When?
May 8th, 9th, & 10th
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Paul Draper: Mentalist Magician
What?
Paul Draper is a comedy presenter, mind-reader, and speaker who has appeared on the History Channel, A&E, and HBO and also with David Copperfield and Teller of Penn & Teller. Come see a show that will astound and amaze as well as leave you chuckling all the way home.
When?
May 29th & 30th, 7:30pm
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Paul Draper is a comedy presenter, mind-reader, and speaker who has appeared on the History Channel, A&E, and HBO and also with David Copperfield and Teller of Penn & Teller. Come see a show that will astound and amaze as well as leave you chuckling all the way home.
When?
May 29th & 30th, 7:30pm
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
The Chris Graham Quartet
What?
Masterful Minnesota based guitarist Chris Graham brings his talented jazz quartet into town! Chris Graham has been playing guitar in the Twin Cities for the past 15 years. Formally educated at the prestigious New School in NYC, Chris's playing is heavily rooted in the jazz tradition. Lyrical phrasing, rich harmonies, and rhythmic sophistication work together to form his dynamic improvisational style.
When?
Saturday, August 29th, 7:30 PM
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Masterful Minnesota based guitarist Chris Graham brings his talented jazz quartet into town! Chris Graham has been playing guitar in the Twin Cities for the past 15 years. Formally educated at the prestigious New School in NYC, Chris's playing is heavily rooted in the jazz tradition. Lyrical phrasing, rich harmonies, and rhythmic sophistication work together to form his dynamic improvisational style.
When?
Saturday, August 29th, 7:30 PM
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Colleen Raye and the Girl Singers: Sirens of the 60s!
What?
Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty bring their talents to the stage to perform classic 60s tunes from female artists of the era. Celebrating the vocal prowess of singers like The Mamas and The Papas, Barbra Streisand, and scores of others, the show mixes dynamic vocals, excellent musicianship, laughs, fun facts, reminiscing and sing-a-longs in an evening of exceptionally groovy entertainment!
When?
October 2nd, 7:30pm
Where?
Alliance Church of the Valley, 1259 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty bring their talents to the stage to perform classic 60s tunes from female artists of the era. Celebrating the vocal prowess of singers like The Mamas and The Papas, Barbra Streisand, and scores of others, the show mixes dynamic vocals, excellent musicianship, laughs, fun facts, reminiscing and sing-a-longs in an evening of exceptionally groovy entertainment!
When?
October 2nd, 7:30pm
Where?
Alliance Church of the Valley, 1259 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Carrie Elkin
What?
Carrie Elkin is one of those rare artists with a tidal wave singing voice, and a stage whisper writing voice that brings you to the edge of your seat, emotionally. Like Patty Griffin or Brandi Carlile, she straddles the Americana, Folk, and Indie Rock worlds, where meaningful songs meet the fierce-yet-fragile voices of powerful women. Like these other seminal artists, Elkin has the gift of projecting very personal intimate moments into transcendent universal experiences that move us all.
The voice, the stories, the images, the grace and infectious enthusiasm, it’s a complete package. But it’s the power of her live performances that have created an incredible buzz around this artist. Maverick Magazine said it best, after a recent festival performance: “I have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. That’s the gospel truth, and from what I’ve subsequently learned, I’m not the only one to believe or state that. Onstage, Elkin was simply a force of nature.”
When?
Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Carrie Elkin is one of those rare artists with a tidal wave singing voice, and a stage whisper writing voice that brings you to the edge of your seat, emotionally. Like Patty Griffin or Brandi Carlile, she straddles the Americana, Folk, and Indie Rock worlds, where meaningful songs meet the fierce-yet-fragile voices of powerful women. Like these other seminal artists, Elkin has the gift of projecting very personal intimate moments into transcendent universal experiences that move us all.
The voice, the stories, the images, the grace and infectious enthusiasm, it’s a complete package. But it’s the power of her live performances that have created an incredible buzz around this artist. Maverick Magazine said it best, after a recent festival performance: “I have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. That’s the gospel truth, and from what I’ve subsequently learned, I’m not the only one to believe or state that. Onstage, Elkin was simply a force of nature.”
When?
Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box Theatre
Krismas Kookies!
What?
Comical, sometimes sentimental, but always entertaining, a Krismas Kookies concert features original music in four part harmony with a light-hearted and humorous look at the holiday season and winter in Wisconsin!
When?
Saturday, December 5th, 2:00 PM
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box
Comical, sometimes sentimental, but always entertaining, a Krismas Kookies concert features original music in four part harmony with a light-hearted and humorous look at the holiday season and winter in Wisconsin!
When?
Saturday, December 5th, 2:00 PM
Where?
Franklin Square Black Box