NW Indiana Concert Association / Munster

    Munster, Indiana 

Presents World Class Professional Entertainment

We are celebrating the 61st year   

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         We invite you to explore the benefits of a concert series subscription.
You'll see wonderful live performances and 
enjoy a great entertainment bargain suitable for all ages.
Join with thousands of music-loving concert-goers 
as we celebrate music across America.
Presenting the finest in the performing arts right in your own backyard.

 

2008-2009
Concert Series Schedule

For more information about the artists, click on the underlined links below.
In many cases you may sample the music. 

Munster 
 
Info: 219-322-7491  

Fri. Sept. 12 Pianafiddle: From Bach to ragtime to bluegrass. 7:30 P.M.
Sun. Oct. 19 Tribute to Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee: Amanda Carr and Everett Longstreth would make Goodman and Lee proud!  This unique offering focuses on Big Band repertoire from 1941-1943 2:00 P.M.
Sun. Jan. 11 The Mantini Sisters: The Ladies of Broadway - More information.  Peppered with fascinating show-biz stories, this “class act” pays sensational tribute to legendary ladies of the stage, including Fanny Brice, Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews and Gwen Verdon. 2:00 P.M.
Sun. Mar.  1 The Side Street Strutters: Jazz Band - More information.  
High energy, lots of fun.
2:00 P.M.
Mon. Mar. 30 Franc D'Ambrosio - BROADWAY: Back by popular demand.
Franc's 2,600 performances as Phantom in Broadway’s legendary Phantom of the Opera is only the tip of the “big time” iceberg… this skilled and passionate vocalist was also Anthony Corleone in The Godfather III.
7:30 P.M.
Thur. April 16 American Jukebox 7:30 P.M.

Location
All Munster concerts are held in the Munster High School Auditorium.
8808 Columbia Ave., Munster, IN.
Parking is free and easy.

Reciprocity Series

Your Munster ticket will admit you to 14 concerts held by reciprocity associations:
LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, and Valparaiso.

We depend on the various Reciprocity Associations to notify us of any schedule changes.
Therefore, we are not responsible for errors in these schedules.

LaPorte
Civic Auditorium - 1001 Ridge St.
Info: 219-874-4422

Sat. Nov.  8 Barynya: Russian Folk Festival - More information. 7:30 P.M.
Sun. Mar. 29 Opus 2: violin/piano 3:00 P.M.
Mon. April 13 Synergy: Brass Quintet 7:30 P.M.
Sat. May  9 New Reformation Band  7:30 P.M.

Michigan City
Elston Middle School - 300 Detroit St.
Info: 219-362-3665  
Reciprocity seating will take place 15 minutes prior to
curtain time.

Thur. Oct.  9 Frank Vinola Quintet 7:30 P.M.
Sun. Nov. 30 Trumpet Invasion 3:00 P.M.
Sat. Mar.  7 Fascinatin' Gershwin 3:00 P.M.

Portage
Portage High School East/West - 6450 E. US Hwy. 6
Info: 219-762-5025

Fri. Oct. 10 Dale Gonyea: Comedic pianist
Portage H.S. EAST Auditorium
7:30 P.M.
Sun. Mar.  8  LaPorte Symphony Orchestra - (tentative date)
 Portage H.S. EAST Auditorium
3:00 P.M.
Tue.  April 14  Synergy: Brass Quintet - (tentative date)
 Portage H.S. WEST Auditorium
7:30 P.M.

Valparaiso
Valparaiso High School - 2727 N. Campbell
Info: 219-462-5705

Sun. Sept. 21 Purduettes: 48 female vocalists 3:00 P.M.
Mon. Nov 24 Romanza 7:30 P.M.
Sun. Mar. 8 Fascinatin' Gershwin 3:00 P.M.
Sun.  May 10 New Reformation Band - Dixieland Jazz 3:00 P.M.

Contact for information:

  Cheryl Roach   Arlene Dickover
  219-923-8456   219-322-7491
Roachrpr@sbcglobal.net aadconcertlady@att.net

2008-2009 Season Subscription Prices

6 concert series plus reciprocity at surrounding associations.

1 Adult $65.00    
1 Adult $65.00 + family (school age children) $15.00 =$80.00
2 Adults $130.00    
2 Adults $130.00 + family (school age children) $15.00 =$145.00

This is an exceptional value!

Family subscriptions are for school-age children up to Junior in High School only.

1 Full-time University student $40.00

Single tickets are sold the night of the performance for $25.00.  Tell the usher at the door that you want to buy a ticket and then go to the table in the lobby.  The single tickets are sold 10 minutes before the show starts to insure that our season subscribers get a seat.  Having said that, we have never turned anyone away.

However, if you are attending the concert with a subscriber, you may purchase your ticket when you arrive and be seated with the subscriber.

 
We invite you to sign-up for next seasons waiting list while you are at the table.

 

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Mission Statement
"The mission of NWICA/Munster is to offer
to every man, woman and child in this country,
the opportunity to experience the magic of live performance at
an affordable cost."

Officers
Arlene Dickover, President
Cheryl Roach, Vice President/Membership
Deanna Wasserman, Vice President/Staging
Mary Ann Wiltfong, Vice President/Publicity 
Johine Ignelzi, Secretary
Bob Olson, Treasurer

Links
The Foundation - Where Theatre People Gather.
LakeNet - The information connection for Lake Co., IN.
Munster Auditorium - Home of the Munster Theatre Company
Panorama - Entertainment Magazine in Northwest Indiana

Maps
Click here for maps showing concert locations.

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