Arts-Entertainment
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts the kicks off this fall with lots of opportunities for the community to participate in and experience the arts. Highlights include Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Open Auditions for Shrek the Musical, Cat-Griz Schools of Music: Shred at the Shane, and The Livingston Bluegrass Festival, including a pie-eating contest.
There’s something for everyone this month at the Shane Center. For more information on events or to purchase tickets: www.theshanecenter.org.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Merchant of Venice
Friday, September 4th at 6 pm – Henry E. Blake Pavilion
Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE world class performance of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Seating is first-come, first-served, and the Concessions Caboose will be on site serving up drinks and snacks! We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks at the Henry E. Blake Pavilion is generously sponsored by Paradise Flowers and Carol Lalani in Memory of Sal Lalani.
Open Auditions for Shrek the Musical
Tuesday, September 8th at 7 pm
Ages 10 & Up – No Experience Necessary
It doesn’t matter whether up until now you’ve been a theatre enthusiast, a musical audience member or the person who loves singing in the shower: now is your moment!
Featuring a fantastic original score and a cast of unforgettable fairy-tale characters, Shrek the Musical is a hilarious, big-hearted celebration of what makes each of us unique.
Performances run October 23rd through November 15th with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.
Cat Griz Schools of Music presents Shred at the Shane
Saturday, September 12th at 3 pm
Shred at the Shane is a celebration of the guitar in Montana bringing together faculty, students and alumni from Montana State University and the University of Montana for a musical tapestry of pieces exploring the guitar’s place in music today.
This concert features: Angella Ahn, Stuart Weber, Nora Spielman, Devin Matthews, Wendell Hicks, Craig Hall, Alex Nauman, Nora Spielman, Andrey Goncalves, and Zach Paris.
Don’t miss this special collaboration celebrating the shared musical excellence of our state’s top universities. Admission for students is FREE! The Cat-Griz concert series is sponsored by Marilyn Clotz & MaryAnn Bearden, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and Carol Lalani in Memory of Sal Lalani.
Livingston Bluegrass Festival & Pie Eating Competition
Friday & Saturday, September 18th - 19th Pie Eating Contest: September 19th at 4 pm Henry E. Blake Pavilion.
The Shane Center is thrilled to welcome the 2nd Annual Livingston Bluegrass Festival back to the Henry E. Blake Pavilion for two full evenings of outstanding live music and community fun. And this year, there’s something new on the menu: the first-ever Livingston Pie Eating Contest!
“You won’t want to miss this good ol’ fashioned classic!” says Shane Center Executive Director Erika Adams. “Come cheer on fellow community members as they devour pies or, if you think you have what it takes, throw your hat in the ring and sign up! We’re limiting the competition to the first 25 contestants, so register today.”
Generously sponsored by Walter & Regina Wunsch - SPECTEC TIC, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Marcia McCrum, and Carol Lalani in memory of Sal Lalani.
September is all about coming together at the Shane Center. Don’t miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars, call your friends, and reserve your tickets today. See you at the Shane Center this Fall!
For tickets, registration, and complete event information, visit www.theshanecenter.org.