The Englert + Nolte Academy Present
The Nutcracker
Live @ The Englert
December 4th-December 7th | | Thursday, December 4th Preview
Friday, December 5th Opening Night
Saturday, December 6th Matinee
Saturday, December 6th Evening
Sunday, December 7th Matinee limited tickets remaining
Sunday, December 7th Evening limited tickets remaining
"The performance was incredibly pleasant; dancers of all ages moved fluidly to the almost machine-like precision of the orchestra, from the smallest ballerinas, dancing in Land of Sweets as small chefs, to the older ones, eloquently leaping and spinning to the swell of the strings," (Daily Iowan).
"The Nutcracker proved to be an event for all ages; the full and bustling theater consisted of everyone from a small baby babbling quietly throughout the performance to mature members enjoying a drink at the Saturday matinee. The beauty and grace of the dancers, the flawlessness of the orchestra, and the whimsy of the story were, in a word, pleasant. The entrancing weekend delight was capable of getting the nastiest Grinch in the holiday spirit, if not getting the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy stuck in their head," (Daily Iowan).
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Asleep at the Wheel with Streamline Deluxe Live @ The Englert Wednesday, December 10th @ 7:30 PM | | | “'The legacy of Asleep at the Wheel, I think, is pretty firmly entrenched. But my outlets are still creating music, and bringing people together — always by collaboration,' Benson says. 'I don’t see any way out of this mess unless I do something. Otherwise, I’ll feel useless,'” (Rolling Stone).
"Asleep at the Wheel is a Texas swing band, so aside from the vocals, guitar, keyboards and drums, they've got a fiddle, a lap steel guitar, saxophones and an upright bass player. The music is crisp, snazzy and booming," (Desert Sun).
"Being able to turn the band on a musical penny is one of the defining qualities of Asleep at the Wheel. Another is Ray Benson’s golden baritone. He sounds warm, friendly and cheerful when he sings and at the age of 73 has lost none of his range or tone. He’s a superb guitar player too, adding subtle jazz voicings on a custom Collings semi-acoustic, made bigger to suit his 6ft 7ins frame and with a volume knob carefully placed so he can control swell notes with his little finger. He likes to crack groan-worthy jokes between songs too," (Americana UK). | | The Englert Presents
Winterland Live @ The Englert Friday, December 12th @ 7:30 PM | | | "'We pay homage and respect to the songs,' he said. 'Everything fits the way it should, but there are certain little nuances that everyone brings to the table regarding how to feel the energy. That’s what sets us apart; we’re not sterile. Everyone’s personality is what makes it special,'" (Daily Iowan).
"'We’re a highly improvisational band,' Webster said. 'We don’t have to learn every lick. We learn the song, the lyrics and the melodies, and have fun with it. I go out there and play like (the late Grateful Dead icon) Jerry Garcia and just have fun with it,'" (The Gazette). | | The Englert Presents
The Englert Ball
Live @ The Englert
Saturday, December 20th, 7:30 PM | | | The Englert Ball is back by popular demand. Enjoy a live performance by James Tutson & The Rollback. We’ll have specialty drinks, light snacks + dessert, surprise grab bags, silent auction, and late-night pizza. Let’s celebrate art in style with our music community! All proceeds from the evening will support our annual year-end fundraiser, helping to sustain local arts for many years to come. | | | |
