News The Messiah
The Antioch Community Chorus will present the moving vocal concert of John Stainer's "Crucifixion" on Sunday, March 21 at 7:30pm in the sanctuary of the Benedictine Abbey, 12605 224th Ave, Benet Lake, WI.
The "Crucifixion" is a choral meditation based on the last few days of the life of Christ leading to his death on the cross. Kris Bolin of Antioch will direct and Ronald Lemke of Lindenhurst is the organist.
Soloists are Nathaniel Olson of Vernon Hills, bass; Ken Smouse of Antioch, tenor; Wanda Sobczak of Antioch, soprano; Wendy Weidner of Bristol, WI, soprano; and John Konrath of Antioch, bass.
The concert is sponsored by Festival Arts of Antioch and is free due to the generosity of local businesses and private donors.
A Toast to Broadway
We are very pleased to announce that we have partnered with United Way of Lake County to bring a reprise performance of the popular ensemble, Broadway etc. This is a very special event for with proceeds benefiting the Womens Leadership Council of United Way of Lake County. The mission of the WLC is to improve the lives of women and children in Lake County and ensure that all children start school ready to succeed. This is accomplished through the Success by 6 program which is a multifaceted, integrated program for families with young children. Partnerships with schools, congregations and organizations that support needy families provide reinforcement of skills and tools that will help children get the right start.
The cast of Broadway etc. includes Joe Cardamone. Melissa Cardamone, Jennifer Franco, Steve Garside, Murry Holmstrom and Darya Glass. Joining us as guest artists for the performance will be Forum Jazz Dance Theatre of Libertyville Illinois. Directed by Eddy Ocampo, FJDT is one of the countries premier young Jazz Companies.
There will several ticket packages available including one with a wine tasting hosted by Wine Knows before the show. A silent auction will be held by the WLC prior to the show and at intermission.
Please join us for a wonderful show and help benefit a worthy cause.
If you missed the Messiah this 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 annual production of John Stainer's The Crucifixion will be presented on Sunday, March 21, 2010 performed by the Antioch Community Chorus.
Location: The sanctuary of the Benedictine Abbey
12605 224th Avenue, Benet Lake, WI
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
A musical review of some well known and not so well known songs from and about Broadway. Special guests performers for this show are Forum Jazz Dance Theatre (FJDT). FJDT is one of the premier young jazz dance companies in the country. The show is being presented by Festival Arts of Antioch in partnership with United Way of Lake County.Proceeds benefit United Way of Lake County Women’s Leadership Council and the United Way of Lake County's Success by 6 program. The mission of the WLC is to mission improve the lives of women and children in Lake County and ensure that all children start school ready to succeed.
Location: College of Lake County Auditorium, Building C, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
Date: Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 pm
For Ticket Information: Purchase Tickets on line or call (847) 775-1000
Click here to download the poster
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.