West Liberty Area Arts Council http://www.wlaac.org Art and Events in the West Liberty Area Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:30:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Gearing up for 2012 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/73 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/73#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:01:56 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=73 Hello all you fine folk out there!

WLAAC is gearing up for a great summer season!  Check back with us soon for this years Music in the Park series line-up July 27 to Aug 24th.   This year, WLAAC will introduce a convenient new membership category for those interested in staying in the loop with our community activities to the volunteering of time and resources – stay tuned for more details.   A few other [...]]]> Hello all you fine folk out there!

WLAAC is gearing up for a great summer season!  Check back with us soon for this years Music in the Park series line-up July 27 to Aug 24th.   This year, WLAAC will introduce a convenient new membership category for those interested in staying in the loop with our community activities to the volunteering of time and resources – stay tuned for more details.   A few other local events coming up this year: The Muscatine County Fair Parade/Picnic in the Park will be Sunday July 15th and September 20 to 23 is the Great Plains Regional Puppet Festival coinciding with the West Liberty Children’s Festival.   2012 will be a great year so keep in touch for more information.

]]> http://www.wlaac.org/archives/73/feed 0 2011 Summer Music Series http://www.wlaac.org/archives/71 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/71#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 03:10:57 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=71 July 15     Frydaddies -  Jimmy Buffett’esqe, classic pop rock with much humor

July 22     No concert, enjoy the fun at the Muscatine County Fair.  July 20th to 24th

July 29     Gusto Norteno – Latino rhythms

Aug 5       Mutiny in the Parlor – Contemporary nostalgic, music from the 10’s, 20’s, 30’s

Aug 12     Dave Moore – Iowa Folk musician, Blues, Tex-Mex

Aug 19     Harmony Holler – Blue Grass, grass roots country revival

Aug  26    Slough Buoys [...]]]> July 15     Frydaddies -  Jimmy Buffett’esqe, classic pop rock with much humor

July 22     No concert, enjoy the fun at the Muscatine County Fair.  July 20th to 24th

July 29     Gusto Norteno – Latino rhythms

Aug 5       Mutiny in the Parlor – Contemporary nostalgic, music from the 10’s, 20’s, 30’s

Aug 12     Dave Moore – Iowa Folk musician, Blues, Tex-Mex

Aug 19     Harmony Holler – Blue Grass, grass roots country revival

Aug  26    Slough Buoys – Classic Rock, acoustic vocal

The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs, concerts are free and open to all ages.  Please come out from 6pm to 9pm at Ron De Voo Park, downtown West Liberty Iowa.

 

]]> http://www.wlaac.org/archives/71/feed 1 Community Workshop http://www.wlaac.org/archives/66 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/66#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:17:04 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=66 Professional actor, director and filmmaker Duffy Hudson will be conducting a theatre workshop in West Liberty on Saturday April 9th from 3-5pm at 319 N. Calhoun St (Owl Glass Center).   This is a free event open to the general public geared toward adults and older children. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent.

]]> Professional actor, director and filmmaker Duffy Hudson will be conducting a theatre workshop in West Liberty on Saturday April 9th from 3-5pm at 319 N. Calhoun St (Owl Glass Center).   This is a free event open to the general public geared toward adults and older children. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent.

]]> http://www.wlaac.org/archives/66/feed 0 March 5, 2011 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/62 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/62#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:22:31 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=62 The Newman Singers with pianist Joe Mattingly, will perform at 7pm Saturday March 5th live from the West Liberty Community Center.  This enjoyable concert and liturgical group has been an inspiration for the past fifteen years under the direction of the very talented Joe Mattingly.   Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple and $10 for students.   Proceeds will go to benefit the West Liberty Veterans Memorial Park.

For tickets [...]]]> The Newman Singers with pianist Joe Mattingly, will perform at 7pm Saturday March 5th live from the West Liberty Community Center.  This enjoyable concert and liturgical group has been an inspiration for the past fifteen years under the direction of the very talented Joe Mattingly.   Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple and $10 for students.   Proceeds will go to benefit the West Liberty Veterans Memorial Park.

For tickets or more information, please contact Betty Zimmerman at (319) 627-2215, Cara McFerren (319) 627-6766 or Legion Commander Donald Cain.

]]> http://www.wlaac.org/archives/62/feed 0 WLAAC Community Classes http://www.wlaac.org/archives/60 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/60#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:00:11 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=60 2011 brings yet again another great round of classes offered by the arts council.  This winter season we will have three classes:  a stone-fired clay and Raku class taught by the wonderful Mr. Marty Kiser, a basic One-Stroke painting class taught by the very talented Vada Baker and a drawing class taught by the fabulous Janet Rees.

Classes begin the end of January and usually run through March, with class times [...]]]> 2011 brings yet again another great round of classes offered by the arts council.  This winter season we will have three classes:  a stone-fired clay and Raku class taught by the wonderful Mr. Marty Kiser, a basic One-Stroke painting class taught by the very talented Vada Baker and a drawing class taught by the fabulous Janet Rees.

Classes begin the end of January and usually run through March, with class times and meeting TBD.  The one-time class registration fee this year is $20 per student with all proceeds going to support the WLAAC in local art endeavors. There is a materials fee that will be designated by the instructor according to the class.  For more information, contact Cara McFerren at cara@wlaac.org or (319)627-6766

]]> http://www.wlaac.org/archives/60/feed 0 MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE http://www.wlaac.org/archives/59 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/59#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:18:11 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=59
  • “Murder In The Double Wide”

  • The West Liberty Area Arts Council welcomes all to an entertaining night of mystery, music and fine dining.
  • Please join us on

  • FRIDAY OCTOBER 8th, 2010

  • at Century Grille, 100 E. 3rd Street, West Liberty
  • Cash bar and live music, “Mutiny in the Parlor”
  • Beginning at 6pm

  • Followed by the talented interactive comedy theater “It’s A Mystery” troupe from Eastern Iowa
  • Dinner at 7pm

  • $35 Per Person

  • Cost includes a three-course meal with your choice of Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian Entree.
  • For more information, please contact Cara at (319) 627-6766 or email:  cara@wlaac.org
  • The music is sponsored by West Liberty Foods
    • ]]>     http://www.wlaac.org/archives/59/feed 0     Arts Council Meeting http://www.wlaac.org/archives/56 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/56#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:01:30 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=56 Next meeting is Wednesday, September 22, 2010, noon at Owl Glass Puppetry Center 319 N. Calhoun Street West Liberty.

    ]]>     Next meeting is Wednesday, September 22, 2010, noon at Owl Glass Puppetry Center 319 N. Calhoun Street West Liberty.

    ]]>     http://www.wlaac.org/archives/56/feed 0     Friday August 27th, Richie Lee – Last performance of the 2010 Concert Series 6 to 9pm Ron De Voo park downtown West Liberty http://www.wlaac.org/archives/54 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/54#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:03:51 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=54 Everyone, don’t miss this Friday night’s concert – Richie Lee.  Richie Lee, a 19 year old from Des Moines Iowa is the youngest of four boys and singing before he could talk and feeling the beat before he could walk.  At the age of 7 he won a Buddy Holly look-a-like/lip sync contest.  It was then that Richie knew that he wanted to be a performer.   His interest in Buddy Holly began at the [...]]]> Everyone, don’t miss this Friday night’s concert – Richie Lee.  Richie Lee, a 19 year old from Des Moines Iowa is the youngest of four boys and singing before he could talk and feeling the beat before he could walk.  At the age of 7 he won a Buddy Holly look-a-like/lip sync contest.  It was then that Richie knew that he wanted to be a performer.   His interest in Buddy Holly began at the age of 6 after finding a cassette tape of his dad’s.  Once he heard it, he was like WOW!  Buddy Holly was a big influence partly because Richie wore glasses since he was 3 and Buddy was a Rock & Roll star with glasses.  This was the start of young Richie’s musical career.

    He began taking guitar lessons at age 11 after his grandmother Edith convinced his mom and dad to fulfill his need for music.  He started playing drums at age 12.  It was just after four months of lessons that Richie started playing guitar in public and when at the age of 12, he started playing professionally.  At age 13 he cut his first CD, “Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50′s”.

    The music of the 1950′s is a huge part of Richie’s life.  Besides Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, he also pays tribute to Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Dion Dimucci and many others.

    Richie has been selected to receive the Spirit Award from the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this coming fall for his contributions in keeping the great Rock & Roll memories alive.

    Please come out to hear this fabulous performer and enjoy the last concert in the 2010 WLAAC summer music series!

    ]]>     http://www.wlaac.org/archives/54/feed 0     Friday August 20th Concert Series Update http://www.wlaac.org/archives/52 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/52#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:37:37 +0000 cmcferren http://www.wlaac.org/?p=52 The WLAAC must cancel tonight’s concert due to illness.  We apologize for this abrupt last minute notice as I know you all enjoy the music each Friday.  Keep checking back with us for further details and upcoming events.

    ]]>     The WLAAC must cancel tonight’s concert due to illness.  We apologize for this abrupt last minute notice as I know you all enjoy the music each Friday.  Keep checking back with us for further details and upcoming events.

    ]]>     http://www.wlaac.org/archives/52/feed 0     West Liberty Area Arts Council Summer in the Park Series http://www.wlaac.org/archives/49 http://www.wlaac.org/archives/49#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:52:26 +0000 dmkiser http://www.wlaac.org/?p=49 The West Liberty Area Arts Council

    Proudly Presents…

    The 2010 West Liberty Summer in the Park Music Series!

    Ron De Voo Park   3rd Street Downtown West Liberty, IA

    6:00pm to 9pm   FREE and open to the public!

    Friday July 30 - Fry Daddies

    “It’s all about having fun!”  The duo of Dave Ellis and Dave Stanbro have been pleasing audiences’ with their eclectic mix of great [...]]]> The West Liberty Area Arts Council

    Proudly Presents…

    The 2010 West Liberty Summer in the Park Music Series!

    Ron De Voo Park   3rd Street
    Downtown West Liberty, IA

    6:00pm to 9pm   FREE and open to the public!

    Friday July 30 - Fry Daddies

    “It’s all about having fun!”  The duo of Dave Ellis and Dave Stanbro have been pleasing audiences’ with their eclectic mix of great classic rock songs with a playful Buffett infusion.

    Friday August 6 – Kevin Burt & The Instigators

    Kevin Burt & The Instigators will electrify you with their remarkable soul-inspired brand of blues. Their mixture of serious music and infectious humor is fun for the entire family!

    Friday August 13 – West Liberty Youth Group Band / Gusto Norteño

    An evening of West Liberty dual performers by two outstanding local talents: the Youth Group Band, a blend of homegrown grass roots music and Gusto Norteno, West Liberty’s own seven-man, Latino ensemble, will have you dancin’ in the streets to the sounds of today’s most popular music!

    Friday August 20 – Mutiny in the Parlor

    Mutiny In The Parlor will have your toes tappin’ to the hot jazz, swing and parlor tunes of 1910 through 1940!

    Friday August 27 – Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s Band

    Richie Lee, a contemporary sensation bringing back the sounds of the 50’s and 60’s especially so that the music is not forgotten.  “I want them to hear what real rock music sounds like”.  Besides legendary artists like Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, he also pays tribute to Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry and many others.

    The West Liberty Area Arts Council wishes to thank the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce, City of West Liberty, the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Dr. Michael Tharp, Liberty Communications, MidwestOne Bank, West Liberty Foods, West Liberty State Bank, MidAmerican Energy, and all those whose generous support makes the 2010 Music Series possible!

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