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Odd Squad to Kick Off Weinberg Center’s Family Series
FREDERICK, Md., Monday, September 26, 2016 — Providing entertainment for audiences of all ages, the Weinberg Center for the Arts will offer numerous family-friendly events through its celebrated Family Series. Known for their ability to simultaneously entertain and educate younger audiences, a live staging of PBS Kids’® “Odd Squad” is set to kick off the 2016-2017 Family Series on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00pm.
Tickets for seeing Odd Squad live begin at $35 and may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the Box Office at 301.600.2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick St. Discounts are available for students, children, military, and seniors.
New this season, free children’s books will be distributed prior to select performances courtesy of Wonder Book and Video.
ODD SQUAD – LIVE!
Sunday, October 16, 2016 | 2:00pm
“Odd Squad – LIVE!” follows the extraordinary adventures of two young government agents—Olive and Otto—who use math skills and teamwork to solve unusual cases, ranging from disappearing zeroes to runaway dinosaurs. Designed to help kids ages five to eight build math skills, “Odd Squad” is “Men in Black” for kids, mixed with some “Airplane,” and sprinkled with elements of “Get Smart.” “Odd Squad Live!” is based on the Emmy® Award-winning PBS Kids® series “Odd Squad,” produced by the Fred Rogers Company and Sinking Ship Entertainment.
CIRQUE MECHANICS: PEDAL PUNK
Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 7:30pm
Experience artistry and thrills like no other when one of America’s premiere circuses takes the stage in a steampunk-inspired acrobatic whirlwind. Aerialists fly high and cyclists put the pedal to the metal as machines, merriment, and mayhem grow larger than life. It’s a don’t-miss evening of family fun the New York Times calls “exceptional, evocative, eye-catching and grossly entertaining!”
THE ALUMINUM SHOW
Sunday, November 6, 2016 | 5:00pm
Industrial materials come to life in an interactive, multi-sensory spectacle for the entire family! Combining special effects, acrobatics, puppetry, and more, this stimulating tour de force tells the story of one man’s journey to a parallel universe. Audiences of all ages are sure to be enthralled by the luminous magic of everyday materials.
TUBA CHRISTMAS & WEINBERG WINTERFEST
Saturday, November 26, 2016 | 12:00pm & 3:00pm
The popular tuba comrades of Frederick return with a variety of brassy Christmas hits, delighting audiences of all ages for an annual Weinberg Center tradition. “Tuba Christmas” will continue the beloved holiday traditions with “Weinberg Winterfest”— a celebration with a short silent film feature followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus leading the audience in caroling (all accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer organ). In lieu of admission to both events, a canned food drive will be held to benefit the Community Action Agency of Frederick City.
Maryland Regional Ballet presents:
THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, December 9, 2016 | 8:00pm
Saturday, December 10, 2016 | 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 2:00pm
The stunning artistry of Maryland Regional Ballet and the beloved Tchaikovsky score combine to transport audiences to the Kingdom of Sweets. Under the direction of Joyce Morrison and featuring guest artists from the New York City Ballet and students from the Frederick School of Classic Ballet, it’s a holiday tradition at its finest.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company presents:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Friday, December 16, 2016 | 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17, 2016 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 18, 2016 | 2:00pm
Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and the Christmas spirits arrive on the Weinberg stage in a traditional retelling of the Charles Dickens classic. A show for both the young and young-at-heart, experience the beloved story with a message that never grows old.
SEUSSICAL
Saturday, January 21, 2017 | 11:00am
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide in an unforgettable musical caper! When Horton the elephant hears a small cry for help coming from a speck of dust, he promises to rescue its tiny inhabitants because “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”
JON SPELMAN: FAMILY TALES
Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 1:00pm
For those who enjoy a tall tale, there’s no one better suited to the task than master storyteller Jon Spelman. An award-winner in both children’s radio and children’s television, Spelman is the recipient of a Parents’ Choice Award and three Emmy® awards. Join us as he weaves enchanting tales both new and old in a mesmerizing performance sure to delight audiences of all ages.
DISNEY’S CHOO-CHOO SOUL WITH GENEVIEVE!
Monday, February 20, 2017 | 2:00pm
All aboard the choo-choo train! Follow the musical adventures of Disney Jr.’s hip-hop train conductor Genevieve and her dancing, beatboxing engineer DC. A Parent’s Choice Award winner featuring diverse, catchy music the entire family can enjoy, Choo-Choo Soul is sure to have audiences of all ages dancing in the aisles!
CIRCO COMEDIA
Friday, March 3, 2017 | 7:00pm
It’s family entertainment at its finest with the unpredictable thrills, side-splitting laughs, and daredevil stunts of Circo Comedia! Following in the tradition of the Quebec Circus, multi-talented duo Jean Saucier and Patrick Côté combine physical finesse, acrobatics, and magic to take comedy to new heights.
ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE™
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | 7:00pm
Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making! Embark on a tour of prehistoric Australia, where you’ll meet an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs. Designed with the help of professional paleontologists and manned by skilled puppeteers, these larger-than-life creatures will delight and educate audiences of all ages.
“Family programming is an important part of what we do at the Weinberg Center for the Arts,” said Executive Theater Manager John Healey. “The diverse line up planned for this season should appeal to children and adults both. From the wonderful storytelling of Jon Spelman to the outrageous visual antics of Circo Comedia, The Aluminum Show, and Cirque Mechanics, the ‘child’ in all of us should be well satisfied.”
A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2016-2017 season can be found at WeinbergCenter.org.
ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick, Md., the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.
In honor of the theater’s 90th anniversary this December, the Weinberg Center encourages patrons to #ShareYourWeinberg. Now through October 31, artifacts from 1926 to 2000 will be accepted on a permanent or loan basis for an updated exhibit. Written or recorded stories and personal photos will also be collected. For more information, please visit WeinbergCenter.org/ShareYourWeinberg.
Photos available upon request.
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