Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce

When the after holiday blues start and you begin to feel stir crazy, don't forget about all the great things to do here in Marshall, Michigan!  Take some time to visit our town.  Do some shopping and then have some dinner and see a show!  Check out all the great upcoming performances in the weeks ahead and plan your "I've got the winter blues" getaway!

Location: Marshall Area

Date: Friday & Saturday, February 10-11, 2012

Come beat the winter blues by embracing them! Marshall plays host to a two day Winter Blues Fest on Friday and Saturday, February 10th and 11th!

Friday, February 10th - Retail Therapy; Blues performers in downtown restaurants; Wine Tasting in select retail locations; Ice Sculpting throughout downtown

Saturday, February 11th - Retail Therapy; Ice Sculpting throughout downtown; Simply the Blues - Blues Festival at the Franke Center for the Arts.

Location: Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion Street

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Contact: Call 269 789-9677 or 269 781-0001 / http://www.frankecenterforthearts.org

 

Don't let the winter blues get you down! Get a taste of the true ‘winter blues’ and visit the Franke Center for super cool Winter Blues Festival sponsored by Eaton Corporation.



Performers include Larry McCray, Who Dat? Blues Band, and local artist singing the blues. This is your chance to enjoy some great live blues music, have some dinner (catered by Roma’s Corner Café), or participate in several workshops offered.



 

Location: Cornwell's Turkeyville USA, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road

Date: February 10, 11, 17, 18, 2012

Contact: 269 781-4293 or 800 228-4315 / http://www.turkeyville.com

What can be more American than grandma’s homemade apple pie and baseball?



A small town museum, home to many of our favorite American icons for the past 50 years, is the stage for some very strange happenings. The young curator is a descendent of Abe Lincoln himself, and the radio station announcer has heard noises and seen strange things. Join us for a crazy look at our beloved American Icons as you try to solve this mystery.

Location: Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion Street

Date: Thursday-Sunday, February 16-19, 2012

Contact: Call the Franke at 269 781-0001 / http://www.frankecenterforthearts.org

From the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Location: 155 W Michigan Ave 

Hours: 8:00 PM with 3:00 PM matinees on Sat & Sun

Date: Wednesday - Sunday, February 22-26, 2012

Contact: Call the Box Office at 269 781-2700; Questions 269 589-5127 / http://greatescapestagecompany.com

The play concerns Catherine, the daughter of a recently deceased mathematical genius in his fifties and professor at the University of Chicago, and her struggle with mathematical genius and mental illness. Catherine had cared for her father through a lengthy mental illness. Upon Robert's death, his ex-graduate student Hal discovers a paradigm-shifting proof about prime numbers in Robert's office. The title refers both to that proof and to the play's central question: Can Catherine prove the proof's authorship? Along with demonstrating the proof's authenticity, the daughter also finds herself in a relationship with 28-year-old Hal. Throughout, the play explores Catherine's fear of following in her father's footsteps, both mathematically and mentally and her desperate attempts to stay in control.

Location:  Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion Street

Hours: Fri & Sat 8:00 PM; Sun 2:30 PM

Date: Friday - Sunday, March 9-11, 16-18, 2012

Contact: MCP Box Office 269 781-3335 (hours M-F 1:00-5:00)

http://www.marshallcivicplayers.org

WE GOT TROUBLE!  Harold Hill cons his way into the hearts of the people in River City. Another favorite with songs you know and love.

Location: Marshall Middle School, 100 E Green Street

Hours: Sat 9AM - 4PM; Sun 10AM - 4PM

Date: Sat & Sun, March 24-25, 2012

Contact: Call Jay at 269 781-2745 or email larson337@cablespeed.com

Vintage Quilt Displays - Vendors - Raffle Quilts - Food

This wonderful quilt show will involve more than 170 on exhibit at Marshall Middle School. There will be live demonstrations, a Fiber Arts contest, miniature quilts, vendors and a guest lecturer.

On-site refreshments will be available for convenience. People's Choice and Quilt Raffle (tickets only $1.00 each) will also be held Sunday afternoon.

Location: The Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion St

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012

Contact:  Franke Center Box Office 269 781-0001  / http://www.frankecenterforthearts.org

The Dixie Bee-Liners are an intriguing story. Rumor had it Buddy Woodward was musical director for an off Broadway show and Brandi Hart was the understudy who memorized every part. The fiddler, Renee Johnson, still a teenager, had graduated from the country's only bluegrass program at East Tennessee State. The group supposedly found its guitarist, Jonathan Maness, though an internet want ad, and the banjo player, Sam Morrow, was from England, a long way from Appalachia. All of these rumors were answered once and for all during the interview.



When the group pulled up at our studios, a polite and smiling young man (Jonathan) bounced into the lobby to announce their arrival. We soon discovered the whole group carried their southern hospitality with them, including Sam the English banjo player. Not only were they pleasant, they were thirsty. It was a hot day and in their hurry to be on time they had run out of water. During a time in the music business when extensive contract riders might demand Jagermeister and Jarlsburg cheese, it was refreshing to know that plain old water was the Bee-Liners only request. There's a message in the experience about this kind of music and the people who play it.

Location: Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion Street

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Contact: Call The Franke at 269 781-0001 / http://www.frankecenterforthearts.com

WSU Dance Workshop is a student-produced company that gives its members a creative outlet to choreograph, perform, and grow as artists. The company aims to embody all characteristics of a professional dance company including showcase, outreach, fundraising, and publicity responsibilities. Eighty-two years and counting, Dance Workshop continues to strive for excellence and innovation in the education of emerging artists in the dance world.