Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center

Greg and Ginny are a young, in-love couple who want to be engaged. Ginny leaves for a weekend to visit her parents, whom Greg has never met. However, her real visit is to the home of the married, older man she?s been having an affair with, a visit intended to break off the relationship. Greg…

Back by popular demand, The Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious come together for a tribute concert celebrating the music of the Eagles. TICKETS: $25 ADULT $18 UNDER 18 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national blues scene with their high-energy live shows, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers' commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from…

  Brothers Rick and Andy Ausland—who comprise the heart of Buckets and Tap Shoes—will bring a high-energy blend of music, dance and drumming from the streets of Minneapolis to the Chalberg Theatre stage. "This show was recommended to me by a fellow arts presenter," Spradlin stated in a news release. "They called it the most…

"This is not a tribute show. This is a celebration of an amazing musical icon, one we all love and respect." - Tommy Vee Veteran Midwest musicians Matt Vee along with Jeff Vee, Tommy Vee, Julie Holm-Velline, Kurt Rodman, Boyd Lee, Jeff Engholm, and Tom Bard have recreated the sounds and energy of Neil Diamond…

With Don Shelby, River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain celebrates life on the Mississippi. The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present-choral masterpieces,…

A Brainerd Community Theatre Production. Neil Simon's "Rumors" takes place at a large, tastefully appointed New York townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of NYC has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of farce. Gathering for their 10th wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the…

ARRIVAL from Sweden is the world’s most popular and best-selling ABBA show band! Since 1995, the production has toured over 60 nations and appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world. They have done 50 tours in the USA since 2005 and have played with over 60 symphony orchestras worldwide since 2007!…

Join us for Prairie Bay's 2nd Thursday Happy Hour for a Cause! October 11, 5-7 p.m. Light appetizers will be served along with wine tasting provided by Cash Wise Liquor. A minimum $15 per person donation will be accepted at the door. RSVP 218-855-8199. All proceeds go to community outreach events sponsored by CLC Performing…

The ballet Sleeping Beauty has been staged by Riet Velthuisen using the original music by Tchaikovsky and the addition of some of Mrs. Velthuisen’s original choreography. In this classic children’s fairy tale, Princess Aurora has a spell cast on her that puts her to sleep for 100 years. She can only be awakened by a…

Drawn from Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick, Ishmael tells the tale of a restless schoolteacher still haunted by the incredible and tragic adventure of his youth. A shape-shifting actor and three bluegrass musicians conjure a funny, thoughtful, harrowing play about one man's drive to see the world and another man's insatiable quest to destroy…

An evening of new electro-acoustic works composed by Aby Wolf and performed by Palace Ensemble, a cast of renowned musicians as comfortable in experimentation as virtuosity. Blurring the lines between ambient neo-minimalism, chamber music, and electro-R&B, Palace Ensemble delivers a gateway from near-silent meditation to full harmonic abundance, experienced as a union of sonic dreamstates…

The revolutionary music of the 60s and early 70s served as a touchstone to home for the American troops of the Vietnam War. Everything from Rock, Pop, Blues, Soul, Psychedelic & Country became an escape from the high tension, daily life of a soldier. The FABULOUS ARMADILLOS and their special guests present the contributions of…

This season, don’t miss out on a wildly-imaginative, “not-so-silent night” the whole family can celebrate together. A perfectly un-traditional holiday experience for the entire family. Four world-renowned hoofers and a swingin’ seven-piece band inject the signature Rhythmic Circus style of rapid-fire tap into upbeat holiday classics. www.rhythmiccircus.com Purchase 10+ adult tickets & receive a 15%…

Billy Joel is truly one of America's great singer-songwriters and his catalog is filled with decades full of hits and he's still going strong. Led by Mick Sterling, a stellar four piece horn section, full percussion, the double piano combination of Peter Guertin and Charlie Peterson, two violins and an incredible band totaling 14 members.…

Take a joy-filled ride through the musical life of Minnesota's own Bobby Vee, performed by his sons, nephew, and grandson. www.mattvee.com Purchase 10+ adult tickets & receive a 15% discount. Tickets: $25 Adult / $18 Under 18 • Service fees apply to online ticket purchases. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd…

The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings, Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer, and arranger. Martin Taylor has established a unique career as an internationally acclaimed guitarist, and his inimitable style has seen him recognized as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. www.laurencejuber.com www.martintaylor.com Tickets: $17 Adult / $13 Under 18…

February 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm CST Prairie Bay Grill Tickets $50 – includes the show & light appetizers Cash bar available Click here to purchase tickets. Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and the Central Lakes College Foundation are teaming up with Prairie Bay Grill and Catering to present A.R. Gurney’s ‘Love…

Masters of Soul is a celebration of the legendary songs & performers that defined Motown and soul music. This show features stylishly costumed, fully choreographed performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band. For many, Masters of Soul is the ultimate stroll down memory lane. For younger generations, the show offers…

Inspired by the seasons and topographies, George Winston plays over 100 solo concerts a year. His concerts feature a variety of styles, including melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano, and stride piano. He performs songs from his seasonal favorites AUTUMN, DECEMBER, WNTER INTO SPRING, and SUMMER, as well as Peanuts pieces from his Vince…

Native American movie Neither Wolf Nor Dog is in Brainerd, MN for special showings at the Central Lakes Community Center on April 16th. Please share with anyone who might be interested. Witness a stunning, landmark performance from Lakota Elder, Dave Bald Eagle, who passed on after filming aged 97. Many would consider it to be…

We're going to rock this town with Lee Rocker, who topped the charts spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary rockabilly music group, The Stray Cats! 'Raw, frantic romps, driving blues and finger-snapping rockabilly.' - Washington Post www.leerocker.com Purchase 10+ adult tickets & receive a 15% discount. Tickets: $29 Adult / $24…

Join Collective Unconscious as they “drop the needle” on the Beatles Abbey Road! A complete performance of one of the greatest rock albums of all time. With hits like "Here Comes the Sun”, “Come Together”, “Something”, and “Octopus’s Garden”, this album is a joy to listen to and even more fun to watch! Side two,…