Central Lakes Community College – Chalberg Theatre

Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. In Magical Mask, Music and Mime of Japan Kuniko uses traditional Japanese music, handcrafted masks, stylized movement and a touch of magic to create an artistic balance of…

NATIVE PRIDE DANCE & MUSIC Feel the Beat of the Drum, Experience the Hypnotizing Power of Dance, and Enjoy the Rhythm of the Music as We Share the Cultural History, Traditions, Ways, Beliefs, and Spiritual Importance of Indigenous Peoples. Larry Yazzie is the Founder and Artistic Director of Native Pride Productions which is based in…

Feel the Beat of the Drum, Experience the Hypnotizing Power of Dance, and Enjoy the Rhythm of the Music as We Share the Cultural History, Traditions, Ways, Beliefs, and Spiritual Importance of Indigenous Peoples. Larry Yazzie is the Founder and Artistic Director of Native Pride Productions which is based in Jacksonville, FL. He is a two-time…

North Stars Live! Amanda Grace & Megan Lenius in Concert Amanda is a Minnesota native and has released music drifting between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front Of The…

Verse Like Water: Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera The community is invited to hear a poetry reading and craft talk from former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera at 12 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. The event is hosted by Verse Like Water: The visiting…

Get ready for the joyous Broadway musical “The Prom”, a new comedy about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and the love they discover that unites them all. Join us at Central Lakes College July 23-Aug 1. Tickets at www.clcperformingarts.com or 218-855-8199. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

‘August: Osage County’ by Tracy Letts A Brainerd Community Theatre production ‘August: Osage County’ follows the Weston family as they unexpectedly converge on their Oklahoman family homestead after their patriarch goes missing. A maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets explode in a play that unflinchingly – and uproariously – explores the dark side of…

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen…

The semi-professional Central Lakes Jazz and Wind Symphony band will present their finest musical extravaganza program to date! Monday, May 6 at 7PM at the Chalberg Theatre on the Central Lakes College Brainerd Campus. $5 for Adults, students are free! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

About Mary Mack… A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack began her comedy career on a dare while working as a band and music teacher. She has performed stand up comedy for 16 years all around the U.S. and Canada. Mack’s television credits include The Tonight Show with…

This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group…

When Russia invaded her country on Feb. 24, 2022, Central Lakes College Ukrainian student Mary Kharytonova’s life changed forever. After spending a couple of weeks hiding in her home with her mom, the lack of food and medicine, and Russian troops getting closer, drove the pair to seek refuge in Poland. In the dead of…

Join us for an evening of Music and Conversation with three local Artists featuring: Katie Switzer, Skarlett Woods, Hailey James Preview these Artists: Katie Switzer: https://youtu.be/09eXxPBKLQo Skarlett Woods: https://youtu.be/_fV1QhKD8-4 Hailey James: https://youtu.be/0fK4oiql6cU Friday, January 19 @ 7pm Chalberg Theatre / CLC Brainerd Campus (new location) Doors open at 6:30pm for seating $20 Adults / $15…

C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Willi moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his stories about growing up in the south and…

Come hear the CLC Musical Ensembles, Student Life and TUBA CHRISTMAS in a potpourri of musical bliss with refreshments! Cost, no admission, instead local charities that help those most in need during the holidays will be available for donations! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

THE STORY: Moriarty is dead, to begin with. And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. But, when a grown up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery! Six actors take on the beloved characters of Arthur…

Noah Sonie is a Magician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. His performance can be described as a unique blend of Modern illusion and Mind-blowing Mentalism. All wrapped up with a charming, funny, engaging, and energetic style that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Friday, October 13 @ 7pm Chalberg Theatre CLC Brainerd Campus Tickets:…

The 25th season of Cultural Thursdays kicks off on September 7! The inaugural event will feature Jan Kurtz, the visionary founder of Cultural Thursdays. Free and open to the public! Kurtz will reflect on the program’s remarkable journey over the years, highlighting the transformative impact of language and cultural interactions on individuals and the community…

The Central Lakes Jazz Orchestra, featuring vocalist Rebecca Timmins & Central Lakes Wind Symphony, present their spring concert “Perseverance” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 in the CLC Chalberg Theatre. Cost $5 for adults; students and children 14 and under are free. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Popa teaches poetry at New York University and celebrates the relationship between poetry and wonder in the human heart. She is the author of Wound is the Origin of Wonder (W. W. Norton, 2022) and American Faith (Sarabande, 2019), which was a recipient of the North American Book Prize and a runner-up in the Kathryn…

Central Lakes College’s Cultural Thursday series presents Lessons from Chile: 40 days and 4,000 kilometers with CLC sociologist and photographer Gary Payne. There are two sessions on April 6: The first is at noon in the Chalberg Theatre and the second is at 7 p.m. in room E354. Both are free and open to the…

The James Sewell Ballet is a nationally-recognized contemporary chamber ballet company. Its mission is to transform dance, artists and audiences through rich collaboration, education, and equitable opportunities. The company, when founded 33 years ago, re-imagined what a contemporary ballet company can look like: a chamber dance troupe that blends the elegance of classical ballet, the…

“The News Photography of Steve Kohls” will be the focus of the next Rosenmeier Forum, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College, Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Kohls has shot news, sporting events and artistic photos for the Brainerd Dispatch for…

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three…

Come hear the CLC Choir sing! The CLC Choir will be performing music from various styles, including a couple of holiday tunes. This event will also be livestreamed. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for a European tour, including the music of Carmen, the Great Danube, an Italian Folk festival, the Great Gate of Kiev, and Harry Potter! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The community is invited to come learn about the sacred cultural forests of the world at Central Lakes College’s next Cultural Thursday event, happening at noon on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Attendance via Zoom is also an option. Speaking with be…

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ by Neil Simon Brighton Beach Memoirs: Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you…

A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash is based on the hit film.   July 26-28 & August 2-4 @ 7 p.m. Chalberg Theatre – CLC Brainerd Campus Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Have you ever met a talking dog, a real talking Dog? Get ready, because you are going to meet the funniest comedian on 4 legs! “Irving” with a little help from his friend Todd Oliver, is going to talk up a storm. If you ever wondered how a dog looks at life, this little home…

Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. The group takes its name from a beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland. Its Celtic music, however, is played with a heart much closer to its American home. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Ring of Kerry St Paddy’s Season concert with the Eilis Academy of Irish Dance. MINNESOTA STATE is the sponsoring agency. Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center is the presenting agency. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which…

elf – The Musical Book by Thomas Meehen & Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar; Lyrics by Chad Beguelin A Brainerd Community Theatre production Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace…