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P.O. Box 1776
614 East Morgan
Boonville, Missouri 65233
(660) 882-7977
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Friday June 5th  8pm
Ghost Stories and Marshmallow Roast
Calaboose Gardens behind the
 Old Cooper County Jail
(614 East Morgan)

Brown Bag Concert Series
Hain House Gardens,
 Fourth and Chestnut Streets

Friday June 5, 2009  12pm
Music of Gumbo Bottoms
Featuring Cathy Barton,
Dave Para, and cast.

Friday June 12, 2009  12pm
Edward Lang, a Piano Concert

Friday June 19, 2009  12pm
Bluegrass Roundup
Featuring the Taylor Family

Friday June 26, 2009
German Heritage Band

Bring your lunch and enjoy these free concerts in the beautiful
Hain House Gardens.  In case of inclement weather, concerts will
be moved to Thespian Hall.

THESPIAN HALL SUMMER THEATRE

Calling all aspiring young thespians, drama queens,
actors, entertainers, performers, divas,
costume designers, and stagehands!

WHAT?
A dynamic three-week summer theatre camp
experience for youth ages 9-18,
sponsored by the Friends of Historic Boonville.
The camp will culminate in a production
of Mississippi Odyssey,
a parody of Homer’s Odyssey set on the Mississippi River.

WHEN?         July 6— July 24, 2009     Monday—Friday
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Performance night is Thursday, July 23, 2009

WHERE?
       Thespian Hall, 522 Main Street, Boonville, MO

CLICK HERE FOR THESPIAN HALL SUMMER THEATRE REGISTRATION



2009 Missouri River Festival of the Arts
Wednesday, August 26th – Saturday, August 29th
Historic Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233




Wednesday, August 26th - Saturday, August 29th
Visual Artist Reception and Exhibit Opening
featuring artist, Christopher Bolin.
at the
Hain House
412 4th Street, Boonville, Missouri

Thursday, August 27th – American Songbook: Opera to Broadway

Friday, August 28th – Postcard From Italy

Saturday, August 29th – Beethoven's Fifth Symphony And more



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or call (660) 882-7977


Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
Celebrate 150 years of Thespian Hall performances!
Join us for birthday cake on the Plaza sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust and
entertainment by Vine Street Jazz followed by a FREE performance at
Thespian by Coronet Chop Suey,
the St. Louis Swing & Jazz Band on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.
6:30-7:30 pm Birthday Cake & Vine Street Jazz on Thespian Hall Plaza
Open to public 8:00-10:00 pm,
Coronet Chop Suey Swing & Jazz Show – ticket required.
Free tickets available
at FOHB office Mon,-Fri. 10-2pm, Sat, 10-4, Sun 1-4.


 
2007 Missouri River Festival of the Arts
Historic Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233

Wednesday, August 22nd – Saturday, August 25th
Visual Art Exhibit and Opening Reception
Mr. Pete Christus III, a native of Boonville has been selected as the Visual Artist
for the 2007 Missouri River Festival of the Arts.
An Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at the
Hain House, 412 Fourth Street, one and a half blocks from Thespian Hall.
The exhibit will be open prior to each performance beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the Hain House.


 
 
Thursday, August 23rd – 8:00 p.m.
The Music of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Brahms
This very special evening will debut the
Steinway grand piano, a gift from the
Boonslick community to Thespian Hall in
honor of 150 years of memories.  Nationally acclaimed pianist, Wendy Chen will be
featured and will be joined by David Halen, vocalist Miran Halen, Amy Oshiro, Daniel Lee
and Mike Chen.


Friday, August 24th – 8:00 p.m.
An Evening of Tango Music
Colorful & fun tango music will fill Thespian Hall, Among the selections will be
“The Seasons in Buenos Aires” which is a follow-up to last year’s popular
performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”…..but with a Latin American twist!

Patron Evening
Following the performance, a special reception is held for the people
whose contributions make the Missouri River Festival of the Arts a reality –
our Patrons.
Held in historic Turner Hall.


Saturday, August 25th – 8:00 p.m.
Classical Delight Missouri River Festival Chamber Orchestra
The finest musicians from the St. Louis Symphony and around the country
perform familiar pieces including opening with Copland’s “Appalachian Spring”,
followed by Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Springs Op. 48” and concluding with Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”. Festival Finale A Festival tradition for 32 years,
the Festival Finale is held following the final performance. Held in historic
Turner Hall, it features wine, beer, food and merriment.


November 9th, 2007
Vienna Boys Choir
Member tickets on sale Sept. 15.
Tickets available to the public October 1st, 2007


TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
AVAILABLE AT THE FRIENDS OF HISTORICAL BOONVILE OFFICE

November 5,12,19,26 at 7:00pm (Mondays)
Community Christmas Concert Practices
OPEN TO ALL
Thespian Hall
Janice Bradshaw, Director
 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
AVAILABLE AT THE FRIENDS OF HISTORICAL BOONVILE OFFICE

Monday, December 3rd, 7:00 PM
Community Christmas Concert
Thespian Hall Refreshments following the concert
Tickets: Adults $6 Children $4 (12 and under)
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 6:30 PM

The State Historical Society of Missouri
MoHIP Theater Presents

"William Wells Brown's Leap for Freedom:
"The Life and Writings of William Wells Brown"

at Historic Thespian Hall
TICKETS

$5 Adult & $2 18 and under
Will be sold at the door starting at 6pm
OR
available now at the FOHB office.

Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Thespian Hall Lively - Viva Flamenco!
Internationally known Flamenco guitarist, Ronald Radford
Performance for local K-7th graders at Thespian Hall

 
 
Friday & Saturday April 4th & 5th, 2008
Big Muddy Festival

BBQ - WORKSHOPS - ARTISANS

Click here for more 2008 Big Muddy Folk Festival Information

On the Stage...

THE WIYOS
Blues and hokum from NYC

JOEL MABUS
Michigan Troubadour

LEELA AND ELLIE GRACE
Sisters in music, song and dance

THE CANTRELLS
New songs with a swing

CATHY BARTON AND DAVE PARA
Local minstrels, festival hosts

ALAN JABBOUR AND KEN PERLMAN
Legends of traditional fiddle and banjo

LEN GRAHAM
Traditional Irish Singer

BIG MEDICINE
Old-Time North Carolina String Band

Big Muddy Ticket Prices:
Single-$20
Series-$35

May 2nd - 4th, 2008
Best of Missouri Life Festival
Tour the Historic Cooper County Jail & Hanging Barn
Friday 3-5 pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 1-3 pm

Frank James Reenactor will be on hand, as well as
Master Gardeners showcasing the Calaboose Gardens

Thespian Hall Festival Events

Film Presentations
Friday 6 pm The Civil War Spy with Barney Bradshaw
Friday 8 pm "Killer Diller" (filmed locally)
Saturday 2 pm "Bad Blood": The Border War That Triggered the Civil War
Saturday 4 pm "Worlds Greatest Fair, about the 1904 Misouri's World Fair"
Saturday 7pm Mark Twain Himself by Richard Garey

Live Stage Performances
Saturday 6 pm The Civil War Spy with Barney Bradshaw
Saturday 7pm Mark Twain Himself by Richard Garey


Bob Dyer Tribute Concert
Saturday June 7,2008

Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233

Brown Bag Concerts
Every Friday in June
Hain House Memorial Gardens
412 Fourth Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233

Friday 6/6/08 Vine Street Jazz
Friday 6/13/08 Boone County Pipes and Drums
Friday 6/20/08 Immanuel Praise Team
Friday 6/27/08 Heritage Days German Band


 



MoHIP Presents
"The Editor is Absent:  Tribulation and Triumph in Missouri's Pioneer Press"
Saturday, July 12th, 2008

A Reader's Theatre celebrating the 200th
anniversary of Missouri's first newspaper.  

Historic Thespian Hall c.1855-57
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri

Sponsored by
The Missouri Press Association, the State Historical Society,
and
Friends of Historic Boonville. 

Thespian Hall Summer Theatre Camp
Monday thru Friday - July 7th-July25th 2008
9am to 12:30 pm

Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri

An adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
will conclude the camp with a performance on
Thursday July 24, 2008.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

For more information please contact
The Friends of Historic Boonville.


Friday, August 8, 2008 - Saturday, August 9, 2008 7:00 p.m.

Stage Production of Slueth

Historic Thespian Hall c.1855-57
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri

Ticketsare $10 at the door or available now at Friends of Historic Boonville

 

33rd Annual
2008 Missouri River Festival of the Arts
Thursday, August 21st – Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Historic Thespian Hall c.1855-57
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri


Click here for TICKET information
Or
phone 1-888-588-1477

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Visual Art Exhibit and Opening Reception
Featured Visual Artist: Mr. Stephen Rust of Columbia, Missouri.

An Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the
Hain House, 412 Fourth Street, one and a half blocks from Thespian Hall.
The exhibit will be open prior to each performance beginning at 6:30 p.m.
at the Hain House.
Thursday, August 21 ~ 8:00 p.m.
Tin Pan Alley Serenade
Vocalist Erin Bode returns to join
David Halen and friends
on stage for an evening of familiar
tunes as well as some fun surprises.
 
Friday, August 22 ~ 8:00 p.m.
Music Inspired by the Night
An evening of music inspired by the night including Moonlight Sonata
performed by Ching-Wen Hsiao as well as other pieces performed
by a collection of world-class musicians
including David Halen and Mark Sparks.
Saturday, August 23 ~ 8:00 p.m.
Missouri River Festival Chamber Orchestra
The Missouri River Festival Chamber Orchestra composed of world-class
musicians, joined this year by Yolanda Kondonassis, recognized as one
of the world’s foremost harpists. The evening will feature bold,
exciting pieces that are sure to please.

 

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
 
Auditions for
The Return of Aunt Susan

 will be held at Thespian Hall. Auditions will be held in 10 minute increments throughout the evening. Please call the FOHB office at 660-882-7977 to schedule an audition time or for any additional information.
 
Thursday, September 11th 2008
The Return of Aunt Susan cast selected, individuals will be notified.
 
Saturday, September 13th 2008
Rehearsals for The Return of Aunt Susan begin from 10am to 2pm at Thespian Hall.
 
 
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Sunday October 26th, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.

The Friends of Historic Boonville Present
The Return of Aunt Susan
 
A hilariously spooky play from the vintage Toby Show Collection.
Enjoy local talent, an old-fashioned candy sale with prizes, and lots of family fun!

Historic Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri 6523 3



Tickets will be $5 for adults, $3 for 12 and under

Tickets available now at the Friends Office or at the door the day of the show.
*(discounts available for groups)*
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Friday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Christmas in Historic Boonville Festival
Click here for events guide



Saturday, December 6th, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Cookie Walk
Hain House
Fourth & Chestnut

Sip cider, stroll the Cookie Walk,
and purchase holiday goodies by the pound,
plus collectibles and gifts for sale!


Monday December 8, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. 
Holiday Bound
Historic Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri

Join us for a musical show full of traditional
holiday tunes the whole family will enjoy.
 
Tickets: $6 Adults $4 Child (18 and under)
Refreshments and Annual Meeting of Friends of Historic Boonville
on stage following the performance.


 
 
 
 
February 2009

Black History Month
Friday  February 6, 2009  6:30pm
Historic Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233


Missouri State Historical Society's MOHIP Theatre presents

SONG OF THE MIDDLE RIVER


Written by Thomas D. Pawley III
A reader's theatre performance featuring Clyde Ruffin
Music by Cathy Barton and Dave Para
General Admission Tickets $5 available at the door

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Sunday, February 8th, 2009  3:00pm 
Historic Thespian Hall
522 Main Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233


A special concert by ragtime pianist, JOHN DAVIS
General Admission Tickets $15
For more information about John Davis visit www.johndavispianist.com

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