December 2021
Join the Itasca Symphony Orchestra for a holiday concert. We are excited to be on stage with full orchestration and eager to share the festive and joyful music of the Christmas season.
Selections include medleys of traditional Christmas carols, Mozart’s “Sleigh Ride” as well as music from popular holiday movies. Itasca Strings Program instructor Pedro Oviedo will be featured as viola soloist in Vaughn William’s Suite for Viola and Orchestra. The orchestra will be performing the first movement of the piece which includes “Carol” and “Christmas Dance.”
General admission seating is available on the Reif Website and the Reif box office. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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An Andy & Bing Christmas
Enjoy a wondrous night of Christmas classics with an extraordinary 19-piece orchestra. Featuring lead vocals by U of M alum and Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht and Twin Cities favorite Mick Sterling. They are joined onstage by delightful choral singers led by Cate Fierro, a full string section, a full array of percussion and a magnificent 4 piece horn section. Hear “The Elegance Orchestra” perform classic Andy Williams treatments of “Happy Holidays,” ”Jingle Bells,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and more along with timeless Bing Crosby favorites including “Mele Kalikimaka,” “Christmas in Killarney” and, of course, “White Christmas.”
Join us for a festive afternoon of classic Christmas songs performed by local pianist Greg Past. Greg’s experience and passion shine through during a delightful hour of holiday favorites. This event is suitable for all ages but has special pricing for older adults (62+) at just $2 per ticket to attend ($10 adult, $5 student). Free will donations accepted which benefit theater and dance students at The Reif.
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Recreated from the classical ballet by Tchaikovsky, and performed by the superb Reif Dancers, The Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of young Clara who dreams that her nutcracker doll is transformed into a valiant prince. After defeating the evil Mouse King and his army, they are transported to the fantastical Land of Sweets where they are welcomed by a host of delectable characters. A Reif holiday tradition like no other!
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The Steeles consist of five siblings; J.D., Fred, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele. They have been singing together since they were children growing up in Gary, Indiana, where they began to develop their style and soul. Each came to Minnesota for different reasons; however, it is clear they were meant to be a part of the Minnesota sound. They have recorded and performed with Prince, Donald Fagen, Morgan Freeman, George Clinton, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang, Peabo Bryson, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, and others throughout their long and storied career.
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A Reif Holiday Favorite...The Rock & Roll X-mas Spectacular is a Las Vegas-caliber, multimedia, full-production show that mixes an 8-piece band with music, comedy, parodies and even a game show!
Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn’t even know were holiday classics.
The line-up of musicians is truly legendary as Paul “Stretch” Diethelm and Ted Manderfeld are joined on stage by vocalists Pamela McNeill, Stacy Bauer, and Tim Haussner, and backed by bassist Mike Zeleny, saxophonist and flutist Mike Kreitzer and drummer Billy Thommes.
You’ll hear Christmas standards like Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree, The Little Drummer Boy and many more like you’ve never heard them performed before! Nothing will get you into the holiday spirit better than the Rock & Roll Christmas!
January 2022
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Hamlet has never been funnier than in this new tragedy-turned-comedy adaptation! Join a misdirected community theatre troupe as they bumble their way through Shakespeare’s greatest play, despite dropped lines, wardrobe malfunctions, and poor set design in this farcical comedy of errors!
Dramatis Personae
KING CLAUDIUS, played by Steve Jaeger
QUEEN GERTRUDE, played by Katie Smith
PRINCE HAMLET, played by Drew Rachunek
POLONIUS/a PRIEST, played by John Peterson
LAERTES/ the GHOST of Hamlet’s Father, played by Adam Giebner
HORATIO, played by Daniel Moberg
OPHELIA, played by Rachel Coppock
MARCELLUS/ GRAVEDIGGER/ OSRIC, played by Jason Anderson
BERNARDO/ ROSENCRANTZ, played by Shane Troumbly
FRANCISCO/ GUILDENSTERN, played by Stephani Crecelius
The STAGECREW, played by Sammi Benson, Veda Edwards, Julee Jackson, and Emily Slaubaugh
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Set in that sassy Miami house in 1985, That Golden Girls Show! is one of Off Broadway’s biggest smash hits that parodies classic Golden Girls moments with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down. From Sophia’s get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose’s tales from St. Olaf, Blanche’s insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, to Dorothy’s daily struggle to make sense of her life, manage her roommates and, all the while, fending off a certain pesky ex-husband once and for all. Devoted fans will fondly remember our four girls from Miami, and for the first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of that television series.
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From deep local roots in music, to life on the open road as a touring band, Wild Horses has officially arrived! Hailed by many as their favorite act of the Grand Rapids Riverfest, Wild Horses will leave your clamoring for more! Features special guests LaPlant Road.
Includes:
• Meet and Greet with Wild Horses
• Photo with the Band
• Signed Commemorative Poster
• Live Music Featuring Landon Pahl from the Tuscaloosa Twangers
• 1 Custom Commemorative Wild Horses x Rapids Brewing Pint Glass
• 1 Complimentary Drink
• Merchandise/Autographs Available
• Drawings for Tickets/Prizes
After party is 10pm to midnight at Rapids Brewing Company (RBC). This ticketed event is open only for ticket holders. RBC kitchen will be open for food orders.