Mahtomedi School District faculty members spend much of their time in the classroom imparting knowledge and training aspiring musicians. Sunday, they get to play.
Kathy Schwister, Ginny Gadbois Green, Brett Smith, Julie Conzemius, Linda Liziolek, Marilyn Wash, Michael Moeller and Rob Pontious will perform an eclectic mix of numbers ranging from the Jackson 5's "ABC" and two Beatles songs arranged for the King Singers to an original African Ghanaian drum and vocal piece by local drumming master Sowah Mensah.
A number of adjunct faculty members -- those who teach through the district's community education program -- also will perform during the concert, which will feature soloists, duets and ensembles.
The concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 N. 75th St. It is part of the 2011-12 Wildwood Artists Series. It also is a fundraiser for the Kelly Spaulding Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a Mahtomedi High School senior who plans to pursue a degree in one of the fine arts. Some proceeds also will go to support music programs in District 832.
Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for ages 62 and older and $7 for students. For more information, call 651-269-9888.
MARINE ON ST. CROIX
Thompson's holiday show tickets on saleJazz legend and pianist Butch Thompson will bring his annual "Home for the Christmas" concert to the Marine Town Hall at 3 p.m. Dec. 4.
Tickets are now on sale for the show, which is a benefit for the Marine Restoration Society. The society promotes the history and heritage of the city through a variety of programs and initiatives. Tickets are $20 and available at the General Store, or send payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Marine Restoration Society, P.O. Box 274, Marine on St. Croix, Minn. 55047.
STILLWATER
Plan now for January's Victorian TeaA limited number of tickets for the Victorian Tea at the Washington Historic Courthouse are on sale through Dec. 27 or until sold out. The program at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 8 will include a multi-course tea, table settings and entertainment. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 651-275-7075.
