Apr 11 Saturday
The CWU Opera Ensemble’s fully staged production of Cinderella by Massenet opens on April 9th in the Hertz Concert Hall in the McIntyre Music Building. Cinderella, directed by Gayla Blaisdell, will be performed in collaboration with the CWU Chamber Orchestra and feature dancers from the CWU Dance Program.
Cinderella (Cendrillon) was written in 1899 by Jules Massenet to a libretto by Henri Cain that is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault from 1697. The opera tells the familiar love story of Cinderella and Prince Charming through the beautiful lyrical melodies of the late Romantic period and Massenet’s lush orchestration. Their highly romanticized love story is interspersed with the antics of the stepmother, Madame de la Haltière, and her two daughters adding lightness and comedy to the performance. Pandolfe, Cinderella’s father and the family’s servants add another dimension to the plot, along with a playful group of spirits that help the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella for the ball and arrange for a secret tryst between the lovers.
The opera spotlights spectacular Central vocalists in the leading and supporting roles as well as a stellar chorus, dancers from the CWU Dance Program with choreography by Gabby McNeillie and the CWU Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Nikolas Caoile. This production is appropriate for younger audiences and will be performed in English, however, Massenet’s music will be appropriately operatic featuring virtuosic vocalism and dense musical textures: not what you would hear in the Disney or Rodgers and Hammerstein versions! The running time of the show will be approximately two hours and thirty minutes.
Performances will be Thursday through Saturday, April 9th – 11th, at 7 p.m. and April 12th at 2 p.m. in the Hertz Concert all in the McIntyre Music Building on the CWU Ellensburg campus.
Tickets available through CWU Wildcat Tickets.
On Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Wild Rumours back to the stage!
Just as Cirque du Soleil elevates the circus to an art form, Wild Rumours transforms Fleetwood Mac’s music into a captivating masterpiece. Wild Rumours focuses on the apex Buckingham-Nicks era material, creating an authentic concert experience with dramatic crescendos and moments of quiet intimacy. The band, comprised of an all-star cast of Seattle-based musicians, takes liberty with the material, adding their personal stamp on some of the greatest pop music ever created.
Friday Night, Wild Rumours will play the very set that Fleetwood Mac played on Aug 29, 1977 at the Forum in LA when Rumours held the No.1 spot on the Billboard charts! Join us again on Saturday as Wild Rumours will play a signature set of Fleetwood Mac’s monster hits of the 70s and 80s.
Apr 12 Sunday
Tickets available through CWU Wildcat Tickets
Apr 14 Tuesday
Columbia River Cabaret presents Why We Sing, an evening of storytelling through song featuring beloved performers Molly Holleran, Paul Davis, Erin Dickey, and Ron Harman, with Sheila Gephart on piano. From heartfelt ballads to joyful ensemble numbers, this cabaret celebrates the power of music to connect, comfort, and inspire.
$12 CoverStarts at 6 PM
Join us for Music at 7, a student recital showcasing the incredible talent of our student musicians! These talented individuals will be performing pieces they have diligently worked on throughout the quarter. This exciting event will be filled with wonderful music and is a great opportunity to support our student performers.
Apr 15 Wednesday
Jazz Wednesdays 6-8pm!
Grab your horn, axe, sticks or voice and sit in!
Or sit and enjoy the best in local jazz talent.
All Ages. No Cover. Dinner show. Reservations Recommended.
Apr 16 Thursday
What inspires us? How does one move from inspiration to creative output? Award-winning songwriter Wes Weddell will speak on the process of drawing inspiration from the stories around us and turning that into original content—specifically music. He’ll sing examples of songs he’s written inspired by local stories and a wide range of books, letting attendees vote on which titles they’d like to hear.
For the past 25 years, Wes Weddell has worked multiple shifts in the engine room of Seattle’s roots music scene, keeping his hands in abundant projects as frontman, sideman, writer, teacher, and community-builder. Along the way he has continued to teach a variety of instruments and styles across generations, helping hundreds find the joy of playing and singing with others. A native of Pullman, WA, Weddell also once held full-time Seattle Mariners media credentials and has participated in a major university study of mountain huckleberry harvesters. More at WesWeddell.com.
This lecture is part of the Tri-Cities Community Lecture Series and is hosted by Three Rivers Folklife Society.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Apr 17 Friday
Singer, songwriter, radio host, and television personality Faith Martin invites you to share an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. Known for her soulful voice and heartfelt original songs, Faith has captivated audiences both on the airwaves and on screen — and now she brings that same magnetic energy to the intimate setting of Emerald of Siam.
5 PM - 8 PMAll ages, no cover, dinner show!
