(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will host four performances this month at the Beshore Performance Hall inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801).
April will include the final performances of Connect2Culture’s 2023-2024 Performance Season, and will feature a tribute to Elvis Presley, an up-and-coming blues artist, a classically trained garage band, and a one-act of a renowned opera as well as a tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan.
“We’re ready to round out this season with a lineup of unforgettable performances,” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of C2C. “From the iconic recordings of the King of rock and roll to a trio of boundary-pushing musicians, these remaining performances include something for everyone!”
Additionally, because C2C wants everyone to attend these shows, patrons can take advantage of a special sale for the three remaining ticketed performances! Now through April 10th, patrons can receive 20% off two or more tickets to Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Recordings from Sun Studios with Hot Club of Cowtown & Tyler Hilton, Time for Three, and The Pirates of Penzance in One Act & An Evening of G&S Favorites with code APRIL2024.
All of the following performances will be held in C2C’s home theater, the Beshore Performance Hall, at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.
Connect2Culture’s 2023–2024 Performance Season is made possible by Freeman Health System, Sharon & Lance Beshore, Debra & David Humphreys, The Joplin Globe, KSN/KODE, the Missouri Arts Council, and many others. A full list of sponsors can be found here.
Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Recordings from Sun Studios with Hot Club of Cowtown & Tyler Hilton
Saturday, April 13 | 7:00 pm | Series: Cornell Series | Tickets are $35 to $40
Four incredible artists pay homage to the timeless works of the King of Rock and Roll! Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown has continually been recognized for its jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows. This talented trio weaves together a joyful combination of country, jazz, and swing, remaining “conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times). An actor and
singer/songwriter, Tyler Hilton grew up in a family of talented musicians who played for the likes of Fleetwood Mac and George Harrison. An impromptu performance on the air of Los Angeles’ KLOS radio launched Hilton’s award-winning career, which includes portraying Elvis Presley in Walk the Line and Chris Keller on One Tree Hill as well as writing and touring with Taylor Swift, Lady A, and more. Now, Tyler Hilton and the Hot Club of Cowtown team up to bring Elvis’ most-celebrated hits to life on the stage.
Jontavious Willis
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 7:00 pm | Series: Corley Spotlight | Tickets are free! No reservations required.
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s blues with the spirit of the past. Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willis grew up singing gospel but was firmly drawn to the rhythm and deep cultural roots of blues music. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist and GRAMMY-nominated artist, Willis performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Willis sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community. This performance is generously funded by the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust.
Time for Three
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 6:00 pm | Series: Curtains Up Series | Tickets are $40 to $45
Self-described as a classically trained garage band, Time for Three’s (TF3) eclectic musical tastes cross the boundaries of genres like classical, bluegrass, jazz, and hip-hop in a blend that both defies and embraces the traditions of Western music. This string trio is made up of Charles Yang, Nick Kendall, and Ranaan Meyer, who have discovered that the uncommon combination of their instruments gives them a unique expression to share with the world. Watch as TF3 combines Americana, modern pop, and classical music in a charismatic and enthusiastic performance that knows no musical boundaries!
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Production of The Pirates of Penzance in One Act & an Evening of G&S Favorites
Friday, April 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm | Series: Curtains Up Series | Tickets are $40 to $45
Come sail the high seas with six New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in a night of classic comedy as they perform a one-act of The Pirates of Penzance! A band of tenderhearted pirates is planning to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to them until his 21st birthday. Determined to rid the world of pirates, Frederic suddenly faces a leap year snag that threatens to keep him with the pirates for the rest of his life and prevent him from a happily-ever-after with his love, Mabel. Discover love, laughs, absurd adventures, and the splendor of Victorian pirates’ costumes in one of the most famous musicals in theatre history. Then, after intermission, the performers return to entertain the audience with selections from Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operas, including impromptu audience requests!
Buying Tickets
Tickets to all C2C performances are sold exclusively through connect2culture.org, over the phone at 417.501.5550, or at the box office inside the Cornell Complex. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Avoid overpaying through ticket resellers by buying direct from C2C!
About Connect2Culture:
Connect2Culture (C2C) is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2009 to enhance community through culture. Unlike any organization in the Joplin area, C2C is a respected community arts agency, a champion of the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, and a performing arts presenter. C2C strives to expand audience and resources needed to “ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment” in the Joplin area.
Reference:
Emily Frankoski, Executive Director
Connect2Culture
417.501.5550
emily@connect2culture.org
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