Festival Arts of Antioch
NEWS
The Sunshine Story Teller
The next production for the Theatre Ministry at the United Methodist church of Antioch, 848 Main St. will feature The Sunshine Story Teller, Ina Buckner-Barnette from Los Angeles a former Antioch Community High School graduate.Ms. Buckner-Barnette is a commissioned artist with the J. Paul Getty Family Story Telling Program, as well as an award winning actress/hostess/producer with over 17 years of major market production credits as a T.V. producer/writer.
This delightful evening of entertainment is especially for children, but parents and friends will also be enchanted. All proceeds will go toward the church's new playground equipment.
Bob Schmelzer Retires from the Board
On August 22, 2010 the Board of Directors regretfully accepted the resignation of Bob Schmelzer from the Board of Directors of Festival Arts of Antioch. Bob is one of the originators and an active member of the Antioch Brass Quintet. Bob, a pilot for United Airlines sited his busy schedule as a reason for not being able to continue on the board. All board members would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for his service over the years. Best of Luck, Bob
A Toast to Broadway
The April 17, 2010 performance "A Toast to Broadway" was a huge success. Below are the performance video links from the show.
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Thank you to all who supported this event and made it a huge success!
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Thank you to all who supported this event and made it a huge success!
Click on pictures to view video.
Thank you to all who supported this event and made it a huge success!
The Messiah
If you missed the Messiah last year you can still enjoy the performance of the Hallelujah Chorus. Click on the link below:Festival Arts of Antioch Presents the Hallelujah Chorus
Autumn Fling a Success
On Saturday November 14, 2009, Festival Arts of Antioch sponsored Autumn Fling. The event featured the Lakes Area Swing Band as well as several other performers from the area. Below you will find links to videos providing a sampling of the evenings entertainment.
Lakes Area Swing Band performs "Sentimental Journey"
Lakes Area Swing Band performs "In the Mood"
Lakes Area Swing Band performs "My Funny Valentine"
Melissa Cardamone sings "Somewhere That's Green"
Joe Cardamone sings "That's All"
Dixie Dudes perform "Basin Street Blues"
Dixie Dudes with more Dixieland jazz
Antioch Community Brass Quintet "Bugle Boy March" by Scott Joplin, arranged by M. Hackbert
Antioch Community Brass Quintet "Too Fat Polka" by Ross MacLean and Arthur Richardson, arranged by M. Hackbert.
Antioch Community Brass Quintet performing Bones" a traditional spiritual arranged by Walter Barnes.
Festival Carolers perform "Here We Come A Caroling"
Festival Carolers perform "What Child is This"
EVENTS
The Sunshine Storyteller
The Sunshine Storyteller weaves international tales, movement and song to create her interactive shows.
Date: Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Antioch United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. 848 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002
Tickets: $3.00 for children and $5.00 for adults
They Lakes Area Community Band presents concerts throughout the year. Please check their web site for upcoming events.
The Lakes Area Swing Band presents concerts throughout the year.. Please check their web site for upcoming events.