ARTT's 2010-2011 Season Series

Click Here to Order Season Tickets

First Show of the Season

Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.

THE UNFORGETTABLE LIFE & MUSIC OF NAT KING COLE

Contributing Sponsors:

WCCU Credit Union

Maurice Jacox brings us the songs made famous by Nat King Cole are familiar to millions of people of all ages and nationalities.  This musical biography features not only Jacox, but also an eight-member band.  Nat King Cole was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show.  His music has maintained worldwide popularity since his death in 1965.   Nat King Cole is widely considered one of the most important musical personalities in United States history.  Vocalist Maurice Jacox and an ensemble of musicians will bring you up close to his life and accomplishments as both a vocalist and a jazz pianist.  The ensemble consists of a string quartet, a six-piece band, and two back-up vocalists.

Second Show of the Season

 Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 ~ 7:30 p.m.

Fully Sponsored by:

Burdette Erickson

In 2008, season ticket holders called Monroe Crossing one of the very best shows ever to appear in an ARTT season series.  Because of the many requests for a second appearance, ARTT is bringing them back to the Temple as a part of their tenth anniversary tour.  Dubbed the “Midwest's Premier Bluegrass and Gospel Quintet,” Monroe Crossing plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. The group is known both for its dynamic stage show and for the warmth shared on and off stage. They were an International Bluegrass Music Association Showcase Band at the 2007 World of Bluegrass Convention in Nashville. They were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007.  The band includes Art Blackburn on guitar and singing lead and harmony vocals; Lisa Fuglie playing  the fiddle and mandolin as well as singing lead and harmony vocals; Matt Thompson, on the mandolin and fiddle and contributing baritone vocals; bass player Mark Anderson also singing bass vocals; and Benji Flaming on the banjo.  Music critics say, “I dare ANYONE to watch Monroe Crossing and not get happy!”

Third Show of the Season

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 ~ 7:30 p.m.

Co-Sponsors:

No one draws bigger crowds to the Temple Theatre than Maggie Mae!  A home-grown talent from Oxford, Wisconsin, she is becoming one of the biggest Midwestern names in pure country music.  Her frequent appearances on RFD-TV have made her a familiar face in many homes. This year she has designed a Christmas show that promises to be one of the highlights of the season.  Maggie Mae’s instant rapport with the audience and her enthusiasm throughout the performance guarantee enjoyment not only by country music fans but also for anyone else who just loves good music. 

Because the demand for tickets will be tremendous, ARTT is planning a repeat performance on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5.  Seats at the second performance will all be sold as general admission with no reserved seating.    Tickets will go on sale approximately six weeks before the show at ARTT outlets and by mail order.   For mail order, call 608-626-2946 after October 1st.  Do not call in advance of this date.

Fourth Show of the Season

Saturday, March 5, 2011 ~ 7:30 p.m.

                                          Fully Sponsored by:

 Vernon Memorial

 Healthcare

Originally formed in 1973 in La Crosse, Studebaker 7 plays the hits of the 60s and 70s.    After fourteen years, the group disbanded to pursue different careers. In 2002, they reformed with six of the original band members.  You’ll be amazed by the performance of this multi-talented group of musicians.  The newest band member is Shealan Bahr who has a BA in voice performance and music education.  She is the director of the La Crosse Girls Choir, teaches piano and voice, and directs other music groups in the La Crosse area.  Ross Martin spent five years in Los Angeles with the Universal Studios house band as lead singer and emcee.  He is now music director for the La Crescent Middle School.  Dan Backhaus has been playing in rock & roll bands for over twenty years. He also adds lead and background vocals.   Jeff Abraham, who plays lead bass guitar, is also one of the original band members.  Vocalist Mary Jo Bilot, a returning band member, had left after two years to pursue a career in dentistry. Carey Thaldorf took a four-year hiatus from the original band to pursue his PhD.  He is now back, playing keyboards and singing both lead and background vocals.  Original drummer Tom Carr came back to the band when it reformed and loves playing for old and new fans alike.  

Last  Show of the Season

Saturday, April 16, 2011 ~ 7:30 p.m.

JASON PETTY & CAROLYN MARTIN

A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO HANK WILLIAMS AND PATSY CLINE

Contributing Sponsors:

This is the top show of the season!  Jason Petty is teaming up with Carolyn Martin to bring the music of country music legends Hank Williams and Patsy Cline to the Temple stage.  Jason brought his talents from Nashville to New York where he won critical acclaim for his surreal performance as Hank Williams in the off-Broadway hit “Hank Williams' Lost Highway.” He racked up five nominations in New York's off-Broadway award ceremonies for Best Actor.  Carolyn Martin is an award-winning singer who has gained national recognition from the PBS special, “The Time Jumpers.”  Now she brings her incredible talent to Jason's newest show.  Hank Williams and Patsy Cline are the two biggest names country music has ever seen. Their lives were both fascinating and tragic.  Along with a live six-piece band, Jason and Carolyn will take you back in time to when these country giants ruled the airwaves. All of their biggest hits are covered: Crazy, Hey Good Lookin', Sweet Dreams, Your Cheatin' Heart, Walking after Midnight, I Saw the Light, I Fall to Pieces, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry....and many, many more.

Back to Home Page