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“The Story of Anne Frank”

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

May 17th at 11am our Educational Outreach Program presents the Bright Star Touring Theatre's Production of "The Story of Anne Frank" $10 GENERAL ADMISSION DISCOUNTS…

CRYC Spring Concert – Seasons of Song

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Friday, May 18 7:30PM / Free! Director:JULIE LAWRENCE Accompanists:MICHELLE SENSENIG& HEIDI BUTLER

#SmalltownsBIGARTISTS

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Saturday, June 9 / $8 9:30 p.m. to midnight The event is limited to people 18 years old or older. #SmallTownsBigArtists will feature hip-hop, rhythm…

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Short Attention Span Theatre

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

June 22 - July 8 Producers Diane Landskroener and Mark Sullivan invite you to the 14th year of Short Attention Span Theatre at the Garfield…

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Animal Crackers Open Auditions!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Auditions will take place at the Garfield Center on the following dates: Tuesday, June 26 @ 7pm Thursday, June 28…

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Hedgelawn Summer Performance Series

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

7/18 @ 2pm - Arianna Ross: The Magic of the Sea / $5 7/25 @ 1pm - Mural Painting with Fredy Granillo / $10 8/1…

Harry Potter’s 38th Birthday Party

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

July 28th 7pm/$10 CLICK FOR TICKETS Sponsored by the Chestertown HP Festival Help us celebrate Harry's 38th Birthday! Come to the Garfield Center for the…

Brushes & Bubbly!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Join in the fun while painted and embellishing through texture this large 20 inch Maryland Blue Crab shape. You will be given lots of color…

Brad Chaires Live! A Concert Tribute to the Rat Pack

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

August 25th 7pm/$20 CLICK PURCHASE TICKETS Local performer, Brad Chaires will be taking to the Garfield stage on August 25th at 7pm. Usually seen on…

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AUDITIONS – Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol by Tim Ludwig directed by Bonnie Hill AUDITION DATES: Sunday, Aug 26 @ 2pm Tuesday, Aug 28 @ 6pm Thursday, Aug…

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Chestertown Jazz festival Weekend September 5-10

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Chestertown Jazz Festival September 6-10, 2018 Various locations throughout Kent County www.chestertownjazzfestival.org The Chestertown Jazz Festival is an exciting collaboration between Rock Hall’s Mainstay Theater,…

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Animal Crackers

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Sept 14 - 30 Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith On September 14th director Jennifer Kafka Smith will be opening a new show at the Garfield…

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Chester River Youth Choir Practice

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

KEEP SINGING! Join the Chester River Youth Choir! The Chester River Youth Choir, for treble-voice singers ages 7-17 will again perform with the Chester River…

2018 Chestertown HP Festival Weekend

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

A Weekend of Magic: in Chestertown, Maryland Join us! October 5-6, 2018 Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of…

“Little Shop of Horrors” movie

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Movie Night at the Garfield presents Little Shop of Horrors! Saturday, October 20 @ 7PM FREE! $5 suggested donation!

KCAC presents RED DEVIL MOON

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

The Kent County Arts Council presents: MIGRATION: An Exploration in Art, Words and Music, Inspired by Jacob Lawrence The Kent County Arts Council presents: MIGRATION:…

Celebrating 90 years at the Garfield!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Celebrating 90 Years at the Garfield! OCTOBER 25, 2018 / 7 p.m. / $10 BUY TICKETS Lecture and booksigning with AMY DAVIS author of FLICKERING…

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KCAC presents MIGRATION

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

The Kent County Arts Council presents: MIGRATION: An Exploration in Art, Words and Music, Inspired by Jacob Lawrence The Kent County Arts Council presents: MIGRATION:…

Chester Chamber Singers Veteran’s Day Concert

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Chester Chamber Singers Veteran's Day Concert 7pm / $5 suggested donation featuring the Stories in Service short documentary by Tess Hogans On November 9th, join…

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Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Nov 30 - Dec 9 Directed by Bonnie Hill Garfield Center Announces the Cast of Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol On November 30th director Bonnie Hill…

Nutcracker in a Nutshell

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, slightly revised and only 30 minutes in length. Presented by students of Ballet with Becky. Free, Donations suggested.  

Gather ‘Round

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

December 15 @ 3PM FREE! Donations welcome! Holiday stories for all ages!

The High & Wides

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

December 15 @ 8pm Tickets: $15 CLICK FOR TICKETS   “These guys are the apostles of hillbilly boogie” — The Washington Post “From fiery barn…

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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

February 8 - 24, 2019 Directed by Gil Rambach The season opens February 8 with Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, written by Edward Albee. Directed…

Women Helping Women

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

14th Annual Women Helping Women Concert Wednesday, March 13, 2019 / 7pm / $25 Make your reservations early – the event is always SOLD OUT!…

Film: “A Star Is Born” (1937)

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Movie Night at the Garfield presents A Star is Born A young woman comes to Hollywood with dreams of stardom, but achieves them only with…

Live Playwrights’ Society

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 2 The Live Playwrights' Society for Play Writers, Readers, Observers & Critics aims to foster a community of playwrights, actors and…

Broadway by the River

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! We are so excited to have The Kent County News as our sponsor for this event! THE GARFIELD CENTER…

Film: “The Gold Rush” (1925)

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Movie Night at the Garfield presents The Gold Rush A prospector goes to the Klondike in search of gold and finds it and more, written…

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SAST OPEN AUDITIONS

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

OPEN AUDITIONS! Tuesday,  April 30 at 6pm Thursday,  May 2 at 6pm Saturday,  May 4 at 11am PERFORMANCE DATES: THREE WEEKENDS JUNE 21 - JULY…

CRYC Spring Concert

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

I Hear America Singing A Celebration of American Music! FRIDAY, MAY 17 7:30PM / Free! (Donations Welcome!) Director:JULIE LAWRENCE Accompanist: MICHELLE SENSENIG  

Educational Outreach – Mark H. Rooney

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Taiko Drumming at the Garfield on May 28 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! The spring installment of the Garfield’s Educational Outreach Program features Mark H. Rooney,…

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Circle Mirror Transformation OPEN AUDITIONS

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Auditions for Circle Mirror Transformation, Annie Baker’s Obie Award-winning play will be held at The Garfield Center for the Arts on Tuesday and Thursday, June…

Community Open House

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

YOU’RE INVITED! Community Open House at the GARFIELD CENTER Friday, June 7th 5-6:30pm Special Performance by The Garfield Improv Group Take our survey and get…

Haint Blue

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Mainstay at the Garfield presents: Haint Blue in concert on June 7th @7pm. Tickets are $15 PURCHASE TICKETS NOW "There’s folk music, and then there’s…

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Short Attention Span Theatre

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

June 21 - July 7, 2019 Produced by Mark Sullivan & Diane Landskroener Short Attention Span Theatre, the Garfield’s own ten-minute play festival, opens its…

Sally Sells Seashells (and you can, too!)

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

MUSICAMP presents Sally Sells Seashells (and you can, too!) Music and lyrics by Denver Casado Book and lyrics by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm July 12 @ 7pm

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Hedgelawn Summer Performance Series

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

July 17th @ 2pm - Chicago Improv Productions - The Make 'Em Up July 24th @ 2pm - Curtis Blues: Up-Cycling: Turning Junk Into Musical…

McLintock! movie

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Wealthy rancher G.W. McLintock uses his power and influence in the territory to keep the peace between farmers, ranchers, land-grabbers, Indians and corrupt government officials.…

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OPEN AUDITIONS – HP Street Theatre

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

BE A PART OF THE MAGIC! ACTORS NEEDED! The Garfield Center for the Arts is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for actors to participate in street theatre…

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OPEN AUDITIONS – ANNIE

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

ANNIE Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Performance Dates: November 22 - December 8 AUDITION DATES: Orphans (children): Sun, July 28 @ 2pm |  Mon &…

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Playmakers present Fantastic Mr. Fox

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

August 9, 10 @ 7pm August 11 @ 2pm *Please note that the GCA has changed our Sunday matinee performance times to 2pm

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Circle Mirror Transformation

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

August 23 - September 8, 2019 Directed by Bonnie Hill PURCHASE TICKETS Director Bonnie Hill brings the contemporary piece, Circle Mirror Transformation to the stage…

Chestertown Jazz Festival

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Save the date! September 12 - 16, 2019 Jazz Fest in Wilmer Park September 14, 2019 11am-6pm PURCHASE TICKETS Our 2019 Schedule Larry McKenna Thursday,…

Jazz Fest presents Barbara Parker & Joe Holt

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Barbara Parker & Joe Holt in concert, 7pm, $20 PURCHASE TICKETS Part of Jazz Fest Barbara Parker is a singer/songwriter who goes in many directions,…

The Little Princess (film)

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Movie night at the Garfield presents The Little Princess (with Shirley Temple) 7pm/$5 suggested donation

High Street Soul Jam

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Concert with 3DC, 2 Macs & a Mic, Tony Perry, and Karen Somerville Tickets $15 advance/ $20 at the door Call the Box Office at…

DREAMWEAVER – David Mills as Langston Hughes

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

DREAMWEAVER – Langston Hughes – One Performance Only, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 The Kent County Arts Council (KCAC) is excited to present DREAMWEAVER – a…

2019 Chestertown HP Festival Weekend

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

A Weekend of Magic: in Chestertown, Maryland Join us! October 4-5, 2019 Grab your wand, hop on your broom, and come for a weekend of…

A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

October 10 - 10am Educational Outreach Program - Bright Star Children's Theatre Company presents "A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe"…

Night Of The Living Dead – film

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

October 18 - movie night at the Garfield - Night Of The Living Dead / 7pm / $5 suggested donation

A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin Featuring  Sylvia Frazier and the Sweetettes Vaughn Bratcher with the Bratcher Project Lester Barrett, Jr. Saturday,…

The Pam Ortiz Band

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

November 2 - The Pam Ortiz Band 7pm / $15 Downrigging Weekend Concert PURCHASE TICKETS

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OPEN AUDITIONS! The Farnsworth Invention

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Auditions for The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin will be held at the Garfield Center for the Arts on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30PM, Thursday,…

Cast of ANNIE Sings Broadway

The Mainstay 5753 N Main St, Rock Hall, MD

The cast of ANNIE with Director, Jennifer Kafka Smith, and Musical Director, Julie Lawrence, brings an evening of Broadway music to The Mainstay stage. The…

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Annie – the musical

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

November 22 - December 8, 2019 Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Fridays and Saturdays @ 7pm Sundays @ 2pm PURCHASE TICKETS Closing the 2019 season,…

Nutcracker in a Nutshell

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, slightly revised and only 30 minutes in length. Presented by students of Ballet with Becky. Free, Donations suggested.  

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians – film

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

December 20 - movie night at the Garfield - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 7pm/$5 suggested donation

Dell Foxx Company

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

December 21 - Dell Foxx Company / 7pm / $15 PURCHASE TICKETS Dell Foxx Company is an active and must-see cover band from the Eastern…

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OPEN AUDITIONS – The Fantasticks

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

THE FANTASTICKS Audition Information Audition Dates: Tuesday, 1/21 @ 7pm Thursday, 1/23 @ 7pm Saturday, 1/25 @ 11am CALLBACKS by invitation DOWNLOAD PDF OF AUDITION…

Meet our new Executive Director Steve Arnold!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

The Garfield Board invites you to a “Meet & Greet” from 5-7pm on February 7 during Chestertown’s First Friday to introduce Steven Arnold and highlight…

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Greater Tuna

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

TWO WEEKENDS: Feb 14 - Feb 23 By Jaston Williams, Ed Howard and Joe Sears Directed by Steven Arnold PURCHASE TICKETS Fridays & Saturdays @…

15th Annual Women Helping Women – SOLD OUT!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!   Women Helping Women 15th and Final Concert  –Dr. Maria Boria Berna Women Helping Women Concert Wednesday, March 4, 7:00…

Dell Foxx Company

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

March 6 / 8pm / $15 PURCHASE TICKETS Dell Foxx Company returns to the Garfield for March First Friday! Dell Foxx Company is an active…

GCTV presents!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Stay tuned! Watch live on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/garfieldcenterforthearts/ Don’t Facebook? Don’t worry! All content live streamed will be uploaded to our YouTube channel…

GCTV presents!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Watch a new LIVE performance each week on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/garfieldcenterforthearts/ Don’t Facebook? Don’t worry! All content live streamed will be uploaded to…

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GCTV presents!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

THIS WEEK ON GCTV: How Simone Found Happiness by local playwright and member of Live Playwrights' Society Rich Pauli. A family-friendly show will be performed…

USAF Heritage Winds Ensemble

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

April 21 @ 8PM | FREE The United States Air Force Heritage Winds woodwind quintet will perform a concert free and open to the public…

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The Fantasticks

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

The Fantasticks April 17 - May 3 Written by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith Music Director Julie Lawrence Click…

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Chester River Youth Choir Practice

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

KEEP SINGING! Join the Chester River Youth Choir! The Chester River Youth Choir, for treble-voice singers ages 7-17 meets Mondays 4:45-5:45pm at the Garfield Center…

CRYC Concert with QACHS

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

More info coming soon!

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GCTV presents

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Watch a new LIVE performance each week on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/garfieldcenterforthearts/ Don’t Facebook? Don’t worry! All content live streamed will be uploaded to…

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Incident at Vichy

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Incident at Vichy August 21 - September 6 Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Bob Chauncey

Jazz Film Festival Drive In

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Jazz fans will enjoy movies under the stars at the lovely eastern shore winery - Broken Spoke Winery in Earleville, Maryland. Click for directions Double…

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OPEN AUDITIONS – 1959 Pink Thunderbird

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

THE GARFIELD CENTER ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS ON MARCH 20, 21, FOR 1959 PINK THUNDERBIRD IN A RETURN TO ONSTAGE LIVE PERFORMANCES! For health considerations, the directors…

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SAST – Open Auditions!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

As part of its efforts to re-start public performances, the Garfield Center for the Arts is planning its popular annual Short Attention Span Theatre (also…

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Clue: On Stage – OPEN AUDITIONS

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

The Garfield Center for the Arts is pleased to announce audition dates for the fall comedy Clue On Stage by Lynn, Foster, Price, and Rustin.…

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Short Attention Span Theatre

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Our annual 10-minute play festival returns! Three weekends! July 23 - Aug 8 Fridays/Saturdays @ 8PM Sundays @ 2PM PURCHASE TICKETS NOW The Garfield Center…

She Wins! Beyond The Bruises Movie Premiere

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Come out for Tamika Hall’s first feature film, She Wins! Beyond the Bruises on August 28, 2021. She Wins! *LIMITED SEATING* GET TICKETS NOW About…

Chestertown Jazz Festival 25th Anniversary

Wilmer Park Chestertown, MD

Save the date - September 11, 2021! Chestertown Jazz Festival 25th Anniversary September 9 - 11, 2021 PURCHASE SATURDAY FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW* PURCHASE FRIDAY GALA…

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Shrek: The Musical – OPEN AUDITIONS

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 7 @ 6:30pm Thursday, September 9 @ 6:30pm Sunday, September 12 @ 2:00pm Tech Week & Performance Dates (mandatory): Tech Week…

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Clue: On Stage

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

GET TICKETS NOW Written by Jonathan Lynn, Hunter Foster, Eric Price, Sandy Rustin Directed by Brad Chaires The Garfield Center for the Arts in Chestertown…

The High & Wides – Live! One night only!

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

CORRECTION: Doors open at 7pm, the concert begins at 8pm. Enjoy the show! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Covid info: Due to ongoing challenges of the…

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OPEN AUDITIONS – The Play That Goes Wrong

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Opening the 2022 season at the Garfield Center for the Arts in February is the over-the-top hilarious new comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, by…

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Shrek: The Musical

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

DECEMBER 3 - 19, 2021 Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Jennifer Kafka Smith FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW TIMES! Fridays…

Bluegrass Nutcracker

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

Experience Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic like never before! Hear 17 movements performed bar-for-bar by an 8-piece bluegrass outfit while a snarky narrator retells the story with…

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Live Playwrights’ Society

The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre

The Live Playwrights' Society for Play Writers, Readers, Observers & Critics aims to foster a community of playwrights, actors and critics. This group meets the…

 

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