An Evening with Lucille Ball “Thank you for Asking”
Through the magic of a talented celebrity tribute artist, Suzanne LaRusch, the ever funny, charming and legend of TV and film, Lucy came to life in Tifton February 16. It was truly an evening with Lucille Ball. LaRusch made us completely forget that she was not the real Queen of Comedy. With a minimal set and clips from Lucy’s home movies, the night was magical. Written by LaRusch and Lucy’s real life daughter, Lucie Arnaz and directed by Arnaz, “Thank you for Asking” was clever and gave us a glimpse into the life of one of America’s treasures.
The show was part of Celebrate the Magic!, the arts series brought to South Georgia through a partnership of the ABAC Arts Connection and the South Georgia Arts Alliance. Taking place in the new, at least new to me, Fine Arts Auditorium at Tift County High, the show was well attended. The audience got to meet LaRusch after the show to get autographs.
Tifton has long been a great place for entertainment and this arts series brings a wide variety of artists to the South Georgia area.
Lavon Lacey, former Tiftonite and owner of Quantum Entertainment, Atlanta, GA
Monday, February 22, 2010
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Welcome to our blog!
We are on a new adventure for 2010! Welcome to the Arts and Entertainment Series blog. Periodically we will be writing about the activities surrounding the series events and arts related topics. This blog will have a variety of writers with a lot of interesting topics.
With the turn of the calendar we are in the second half of the series. We hope you enjoyed the first half – Missy Raines and the New Hip, Robert Belinic and Corbian: A Glow in the Dark Adventure. We would love to hear your feedback about your experiences at these events. You can comment on our Facebook page –Facebook I South Georgia Arts Alliance. I loved the variety of the first three events from the newgrass sounds to classical music to a cutting edge theatrical performance. The faces in the audience told so much from fresh twenty somethings to middle agers to the young and young at heart. The Arts and Entertainment Series really does have something for every one.
The second half will start of with a blockbuster of a show – An Evening with Lucille Ball: Thank You for Asking. This show gives you insight into the professional and personal life of Lucille Ball as only her daughter put together. Yes, Desi Arnaz is the director. Lucille Ball is portrayed by the very talented Suzanne La Rusch. It is a one woman show which incorporated a multi-media show. An Evening with Lucille Ball: Thank You for Asking has garnered rave reviews from its recent run in Tampa, FL. We will enjoy the show on February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for student. Better get them early…seats are going fast!!!
The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters will blow into town full of energy and songs on March 1. The official chorus of the US Navy will sing a variety of tunes from songs of the sea to patriotic standards to Broadway show tunes and pop music. They will perform in the Turner County Civic Center on March 1 at 7:00 p.m. This is a bonus concert with free admission; however, a ticket is required to guarantee seating.
Closing out the series will be a fabulous jazz concert feature Michael Phillip Mossman. This guy will blow your socks off. Mossman is multi-faceted: an awesome trumpet artist, terrific trombonist, highly successful composer and arranger. He has played and recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Tito Puente and the Count Basie Orchestra. He will appear as the final event of the ABAC Jazz Festival at 7:00 p.m. on April 22 in ABAC’s Howard Auditorium. Tickets are$15 for Adults and $10 for students.
I just love when people say there is nothing to do in South Georgia. We are so blessed to have such top quality, professional entertainment right here in our own backyard! This is big city caliber performances without the traffic, nor the cost. Join us for some great evenings of performing arts. Do not miss out!!
With the turn of the calendar we are in the second half of the series. We hope you enjoyed the first half – Missy Raines and the New Hip, Robert Belinic and Corbian: A Glow in the Dark Adventure. We would love to hear your feedback about your experiences at these events. You can comment on our Facebook page –Facebook I South Georgia Arts Alliance. I loved the variety of the first three events from the newgrass sounds to classical music to a cutting edge theatrical performance. The faces in the audience told so much from fresh twenty somethings to middle agers to the young and young at heart. The Arts and Entertainment Series really does have something for every one.
The second half will start of with a blockbuster of a show – An Evening with Lucille Ball: Thank You for Asking. This show gives you insight into the professional and personal life of Lucille Ball as only her daughter put together. Yes, Desi Arnaz is the director. Lucille Ball is portrayed by the very talented Suzanne La Rusch. It is a one woman show which incorporated a multi-media show. An Evening with Lucille Ball: Thank You for Asking has garnered rave reviews from its recent run in Tampa, FL. We will enjoy the show on February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for student. Better get them early…seats are going fast!!!
The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters will blow into town full of energy and songs on March 1. The official chorus of the US Navy will sing a variety of tunes from songs of the sea to patriotic standards to Broadway show tunes and pop music. They will perform in the Turner County Civic Center on March 1 at 7:00 p.m. This is a bonus concert with free admission; however, a ticket is required to guarantee seating.
Closing out the series will be a fabulous jazz concert feature Michael Phillip Mossman. This guy will blow your socks off. Mossman is multi-faceted: an awesome trumpet artist, terrific trombonist, highly successful composer and arranger. He has played and recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Tito Puente and the Count Basie Orchestra. He will appear as the final event of the ABAC Jazz Festival at 7:00 p.m. on April 22 in ABAC’s Howard Auditorium. Tickets are$15 for Adults and $10 for students.
I just love when people say there is nothing to do in South Georgia. We are so blessed to have such top quality, professional entertainment right here in our own backyard! This is big city caliber performances without the traffic, nor the cost. Join us for some great evenings of performing arts. Do not miss out!!
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