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Cultural Activities Center
2006-2007 Performing Arts Season

E Flat Porch Band
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 7:00pm
The E-Flat Porch Band is named for the porch in McKinney, Texas where the members practice - it resonates to the key of E-flat. Their unique blend of acoustic porch music, including folk, blues, bluegrass, jazz and original tunes is sure to entertain.
http://www.eflatporchband.com/

The Tweaksters
Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 7:00pm
The Tweaksters’ innovative mix of acrobatic dance and artistic juggling blends pure athletic creativity with odd objects in a rhythmic, crazy cool performance designed to tweak and delight audiences of all ages. Sometimes regarded as “the Blue Man Group without the paint” the Tweaksters use their athletic prowess and fertile imaginations to deftly manipulate flower pots, meteors, luminescent ropes and galvanized pipes -- not to mention each other -- tweaking all the way.
http://www.tweaksters.com/

Night & Day: The Best of Cole Porter
Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 7:00pm
An evening of non-stop hit songs by the great master of American musical theater, recalling a golden era of elegance and smart sophistication.
www.thorpemusic.com/coleporter

Artie Shaw Orchestra featuring Dick Johnson
Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 4:00pm
One of the best of the remaining big bands from the swing era, the Artie Shaw Orchestra featuring Dick Johnson continues to play some of the most popular music of all time.
http://www.artieshaw.com/


Central Texas Orchestral Society 2006-2007 Concert Season

Gershwin by Request
An evening of music by George Gershwin featuring Leon Bates at the piano and soprano Louise Toppins along with baritone Cedric Cannon.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, 4:00 - Mayborn Auditorium
www.rilearts.com/gershwin

Lincoln Piano Trio
Formed in late 2002, the Lincoln Trio has emerged as one of Chicago's most celebrated ensembles. Their crafted balance of repertoire and presentation has allowed the group to make fans of sophisticated audiences, younger admirers of the Trio's contemporary programs, and students just discovering chamber music for the first time. Currently Ensemble-in-residence at the Music Institute of Chicago
Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Piazzolla, and Schoenfield
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, 4:00 -- Strasburger Hall
http://www.lincolntrio.com/

Miro String Quartet
The Miró Quartet is increasingly recognized as one of America’s brightest and most exciting young chamber groups. The Miró Quartet has captivated audiences around the world, dazzling listeners with its youthful intensity and mature interpretations. Currently Ensemble-in-residence at UT Austin.
Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, 7:00 -- Mayborn Auditorium
Marty Lundgren Master Class
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, 11:00 - 12:30
http://www.miroquartet.com/

Czech Nonet
The Czech Nonet is one of the oldest and most prestigious continuously performing ensembles of its type in the world.
Violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn: Bohemian musicality and aristocratic elegance.
Music by Czech composers: Dvorak, Martinu, Lutoslawski
Friday, Feb. 2, 7:00, 2007, 7:00 -- Mayborn Auditorium
http://czech.nonet.cz/
www.stantonmgt.com/artists/czech_nonet.htm

Season Tickets can be ordered by calling the Azalee Marshall CAC at 254.773.9926.

Returning Performing Arts Season Ticket Subscribers will have the option of reserving their same seats from the '05-'06 Season when renewed by August 7, 2006. New seating requests will be processed in order of receipt, after August 7.

New Season Ticket Subscribers will be given section preference over single ticket buyers when purchased before August 21, 2006. Please specify your preferred section as well as any special seating needs when ordering.