The City of Roswell Hosts Summer Entertainment at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
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Swingin’ at the Haven
The Joe Gransden Quintet with special guest Kenny Banks Sr.
Sunday, June 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets $37.50 (Senior/Student/Military: $33.75)
The summer heat can wear you down! Cool off with these cool cats as they explore the smooth sounds of Jazz icons Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Oscar Petersen and more. Piano great Kenny Banks Sr. joins Joe Gransden for this exceptional occasion. Joe's Quintet is filled with some of the top jazz musicians in the South, Don't miss this show!
MeSSes Solo Circus
Interactive Juggling and Acrobatic Show
Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $12 (Children under 2 years are free)
Thrills, spills, and lessons about life and the virtues of an occasional mess! Janoah the Jester performs precarious unicycle pathways, jaw-dropping juggling, mesmerizing motions, and meticulously prepared hot beverages. Janoah tosses it all together to tell a tale of teaching, learning, and the virtue of making messes and cleaning up afterward. Bring the whole family to this thrilling interactive juggling event!
The NEW Quintet
Saturday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $32.50 (Senior/Student/Military: $29.25)
Honoring the songs and styles that have shaped traditional folk music, ragtime, old-time, and early country, The New Quintet features a group of dynamic young artists, including storyteller and musicologist Nicholas Edward Williams (Guitar, Vocals), Emma Dubose (Fiddle, Vocals), Jade Watts (Upright Bass, Vocals), Gordon Inman (Clarinet) and Cody Ray (Guitar, Lap Steel). The ensemble’s big harmonies, intricate melodies, and lush textures rain upon both original and reimagined traditional material. Book now for the dynamic sound of this Appalachian-Folk-Roots quintet.
Belissimo Theatre Company presents Into The Woods
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
August 9 – August 18
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 VIP; $30 Standard
This Tony Award-winning musical mash-up of fabulous fairytales takes the likes of Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood and the childless Baker and his Wife all on a quest “Into the Woods” to fulfill their dreams. But this isn’t Granny's bedtime story! Nope, things get twisted as their storylines collide, leading to some serious consequences and unexpected lessons. It's a rollercoaster of laughs, thrills, and a deep dive into what’s truly important. So buckle up for this darkly humorous and thought-provoking journey into the complexities of getting what you wish for.
CULTURAL CONNECT SHOWCASE
Celebrate the 80s with the Atlanta Concert Band
Sunday, August 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets $20
The Atlanta Concert Band celebrates the decade of decadence with music that made the 80s memorable. Enjoy selections from “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, “Back to the Future”, Prince, and more icons of the 80s.
ROSWELL SUMMER PUPPET SERIES
Tanglewood Marionettes’ Sleeping Beauty
June 18-June 22
Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Additional shows Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets $7
Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall with the celebration of Princess Aurora’s birth. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will know when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this best-loved tale.
Frisch Marionettes Presents: The Jungle Book
June 25-June 29
Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Additional shows Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets $7
Frisch Marionettes present their original musical adaptation of the classic children’s novel featuring their expertly hand-carved puppets and custom costumes. Mowgli, stolen from his mother at birth and raised in the jungle by wolves, must face his destiny as a man when ShereKhan threatens peace in the jungle.
Lee Bryan "That Puppet Guy's" The Tortoise, The Hare, and more!
July 2-July 6
Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Additional shows Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m.
(No show Thursday, July 4)
Tickets $7
Fantastic fable fun from Aesop, the great storytelling master of morals. Will the Boy Who Cried Wolf ever learn his lesson? Will The Lion and the Mouse have a happy ending? Will “slow and steady” really be enough to win the race? Come and find out!
Lee Bryan "That Puppet Guy's" The Princess and the Butterbean
July 9-July 13
Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Additional shows Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets $7
The classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen takes a Southern-fried twist in this warm and witty adaptation. Twenty mattresses, one butterbean, and 58 laughs later, the new princess is welcomed into the family. Puppets designed and fabricated by Ray Moore. If we can remember not to judge a book by its cover, we can live happily ever after.
VENUE & TICKETS
All performances take place at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center located at 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075. FREE event parking is available in the lot beside the arts center and across the footbridge in Lower Lot F at City Hall.
Tickets are currently on sale for all events and may be purchased online at roswellcac.showare.com or by calling the Box Office at 770-594-6120.
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