North Coast Symphonic Band

Star Spangled Spectacular

Bring your family and friends and join your neighbors in the community for a free concert of patriotic and pop music by the North Coast Symphonic Band at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 3, at the Liberty Theater in downtown Astoria.

The NCSB’s appearance at the Liberty on July 3 is made possible by an earmarked donation from Mike Green and Wendy Doran of Astoria.

Doors open at 6:45 P.M. and the pre-show featuring the NCSB Jazz Band begins at 7:00.

The North Coast Symphonic Band will be conducted by Steve Kuske of Sherwood, Oregon. Kuske is an Astoria High School graduate and an award-winning music instructor at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington. This will be his second appearance as guest conductor of the North Coast Symphonic Band. Master of Ceremonies for the evening concert will be David Hall of Astoria. Hall is a popular classical music programmer on KMUN-FM.

Conductor Kuske selected pieces for the concert that invite audience participation - toe tapping, singing along, or smiles. He hopes that whole families will attend the free concert and have a great time. Kuske was eager to return to Astoria because he has great childhood memories of the area. He grew up in Astoria and “had the best times of his life in this place.” He likes to drive around before rehearsals start and imagine seeing Astoria for the first time again. Kuske says that North Coasters are friendly, kind, and wonderful. He feels that Astoria is an important cultural community because it supports the arts and that brings a sophistication to the area that is admirable.

In addition to inspiring concert band selections that will induce pride on America’s national holiday, Kuske has selected familiar marches, selections from the musical “Wicked,” and traditional sing-a-longs. Featured soloists for the evening include horn player Allan Stromquist, also a former Astoria High School graduate, who has gone on to make a career in music in the Portland metro area; Ken Chapman, a former Astoria High School drama teacher who will recite the Red Skelton version of the Pledge of Allegiance; and Bob Walters, recently retired music teacher from the Ocean Beach School District in Washington who will sing the Star Spangled Banner and lead the patriotic sing-a-longs. Following tradition, Clatsop Post Number 12 of the American Legion will present the colors as a tribute to American servicemen and the concert will end with John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes.”

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
Show Begins at 7:00 PM

Ticket Prices:

Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm - 5:30pm and two hours before the show.

Tickets may also be purchased through TicketsWest 503.224.8499 or 1.800.992.8499. Tickets subject to a convenience charge. Ask for your tickets to be put in Will Call at the theater and you can pick them up on show night and avoid the shipping charge.

Liberty Theater presents Blackbeard the Pirate

with Missoula Children's Theatre

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Liberty Theatre is pleased to announce it’s annual summer theater camp production of BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE! Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Blackbeard the Pirate will be in residency at the Liberty Theater from July 22 through the 27, 2013

What starts as a lazy day at the beach, quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins! Tales both past and present lead us on a search of untold riches. Just where has Blackbeard and his crew hidden their legendary treasure?

OPEN AUDITIONS will be held at the Liberty on Monday, July 22 from 10 am until noon. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:45 am and plan to stay for the full two hours.

Among the roles to be cast are Blackbeard and his crew of bearded Pirates, Sailors of the High Seas, cranky Crabs and Crocodiles, magical Mermaids and Seaweed Creatures, Parrots and even a group of Beach Bums! Students entering 1st grade through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals from 10 am to 3 pm each day for the remainder of the week.

BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE will be presented on Friday July 26 at 5:30 pm and Saturday July 27, at 2 pm at the Liberty Theater. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency is brought to you by the Liberty Theater. Tickets are $5 and available at the Liberty Box Office 325.5922 Ext 55 and at the door.

There is a modest charge of $10 per student for this weeklong camp of fun, rehearsal and performance. There will be an additional fee to participate in any (each) of the extra workshops available throughout the week.

For more information contact Liberty’s Business Office 325.5922 Ext. 33 The direct link to tickets on line is http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3aTWS%3aPLIB13:PLIB0726%3a&linkID=twspok

Friday, July 26th, 2013
Show Begins at 5:30 PM
This event is presented by the Liberty Theater

Ticket Prices:

Open Seating
Adult $5.00
Student, Senior, Military $5.00

Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm - 5:30pm and two hours before the show.

Tickets may also be purchased through TicketsWest 503.224.8499 or 1.800.992.8499. Tickets subject to a convenience charge. Ask for your tickets to be put in Will Call at the theater and you can pick them up on show night and avoid the shipping charge.

Liberty Theater presents Blackbeard the Pirate

with Missoula Children's Theatre

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Liberty Theatre is pleased to announce it’s annual summer theater camp production of BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE! Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Blackbeard the Pirate will be in residency at the Liberty Theater from July 22 through the 27, 2013

What starts as a lazy day at the beach, quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins! Tales both past and present lead us on a search of untold riches. Just where has Blackbeard and his crew hidden their legendary treasure?

OPEN AUDITIONS will be held at the Liberty on Monday, July 22 from 10 am until noon. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:45 am and plan to stay for the full two hours.

Among the roles to be cast are Blackbeard and his crew of bearded Pirates, Sailors of the High Seas, cranky Crabs and Crocodiles, magical Mermaids and Seaweed Creatures, Parrots and even a group of Beach Bums! Students entering 1st grade through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals from 10 am to 3 pm each day for the remainder of the week.

BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE will be presented on Friday July 26 at 5:30 pm and Saturday July 27, at 2 pm at the Liberty Theater. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency is brought to you by the Liberty Theater. Tickets are $5 and available at the Liberty Box Office 325.5922 Ext 55 and at the door.

There is a modest charge of $10 per student for this weeklong camp of fun, rehearsal and performance. There will be an additional fee to participate in any (each) of the extra workshops available throughout the week.

For more information contact Liberty’s Business Office 325.5922 Ext. 33

The direct link to tickets on line is http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3aTWS%3aPLIB13:PLIB0727%3a&linkID=twspok

Saturday, July 27th, 2013
Show Begins at 2:00 PM
This event is presented by the Liberty Theater

Ticket Prices:

Open Seating
Adult $5.00
Student, Senior, Military $5.00

Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm - 5:30pm and two hours before the show.

Tickets may also be purchased through TicketsWest 503.224.8499 or 1.800.992.8499. Tickets subject to a convenience charge. Ask for your tickets to be put in Will Call at the theater and you can pick them up on show night and avoid the shipping charge.