| Saturday Mar 07, 2015 7:00 PM - Sunday Mar 08, 2015 3:00 PM | $15.00 - $32.00 |
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Ballet 5:8 at Michigan Theater of Jackson
With something for everyone, ballet enthusiast and first-time attenders alike, Chicago's Ballet 5:8 brings two full length programs of breathtaking professional dance to Jackson and surrounding areas. This year's performances at the Michigan Theater of Jackson are made possible in part by Experience Jackson and Home.FM.
On Saturday, March 7, Ballet 5:8 is thrilled to showcase Artistic Director Julianna Slager's The Four Seasons of the Soul, an breathtaking neoclassical ballet reflecting on "a time and a season for everything", an adage from the book of Ecclesiastes. Beginning with the idea of spring and new birth, the ballet uses the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and the vivid colors and vibrant emotions of the seasons of nature as the basis for an exploration of the seasons of life. Employing many layers of meaning, Slager's deeply personal work takes audiences through the triumphs and failures of a life of faith, modeled by those who have gone before.
The Four Seasons program also includes two reflective, abstract works in contrasting styles. Indwelling, set to solo piano, employs a classical balletic style but with sharp, harsh movements as the ballet depicts the struggle between good and evil within. Sigao Ekklessia wrestles with questions about church using raw, emotional and largely relatable movements set to the music of Haydn's Stabat Matter.
On Sunday, March 8, Ballet 5:8 will perform its full length story ballet Belteshazzar: A Perilous Tale. A fantastic event for the whole family, Belteshazzar brings the Biblical story of Daniel to the stage in dramatic proportions. Featuring kings and kingdoms, royal egos, unfathomable dangers and mysterious dreams, the ballet takes audiences to the ancient Middle East for a wild ride alongside the young Daniel and his amazingly unwavering integrity. Set to the fabulous music of Benjamin Britten's score originally used for Prince of the Pagodas, the ballet Belteshazzar is an important story for us all in a day where standing firm according to our convictions is easier said than done.
ADDITIONAL TICKET INFORMATION
If advance ticket sales have closed, you are always welcome to purchase tickets prior to the performance from the box office, which opens onsite at the performance venue 90 minutes prior to the show. In the event of a sold out performance, the website listing for the performance will be updated accordingly.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Performance Length: Approximately two hours including intermission.
Location and Parking: The Michigan Theater of Jackson, built in 1930, is an exquisite historic venue that now hosts a variety of live performances and events each year. Detailed directions and parking information is available directly from the Michigan Theater website.
Children: Though this program is not designed specifically with children in mind, many young audience members have enjoyed past programs! Children should generally be at least seven years old to attend; younger children may also attend, but parent discretion is advised when considering whether they will be able to sit through the entire two hours of the program. Some elements of Belteshazzar, such as the realistic sound of roaring lions in the lions den, may be intense for younger children.
Special Dinner Offer
One of the best ways to experience a ballet performance is with plenty of time for conversation with your date, spouse, friends or family who also attended the performance. To make the most of your afternoon at Belteshazzar, consider visiting one of these nearby restaurants for dinner before or after the performance. Your performance ticket receipt or ticket will serve as a 10% discount off your meal (discount valid on Sunday, March 8 at the following restaurant locations only):
Bella Notte Ristorante
137 W. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, Michigan 49201
(517) 782-5727 ~or~ (517) 782-5979
email address: info@bellanotteristorante.com
Art 634 Gallery
Ballet 5:8 is pleased to host a miniature art gallery in the Michigan Theater lobby, open from 90 minutes prior to performances and 45 after on the day of the performance. The gallery, made possible by Art 634, will feature work by four Michigan artists: Betty Kay Price (painting), Kenny Price (photography), Sheryl Amburgey (painting), and Carrie Joers (painting and photography). Selected works will be for sale; a portion of proceeds will go to support Ballet 5:8.
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LocationMichigan Theatre (View)
124 N. Mechanic Street
Jackson, MI 49201
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 4 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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