Nampa Civic Center - It all Happens Here!

Come join us for the outdoor movie, “Hotel for Dogs”. Admission is FREE! The amphitheater is an all grass venue so bring your blanket and pillows and enjoy this family movie under the stars with friends and family! There will be fun activities for the whole family! Kids...bring your favorite stuffed dog (stuffed dogs only, please no animals for this event) and get a prize. This is a NO ALCOHOL event, so please no alcohol in coolers. Last year this event was attended by more than 1,000 patrons, so come early to get your FREE spot on the grass! Kids activities start at 7:00 and the movie starts around 9:45PM.

Presented by Square Peg Concerts
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
July 21, 2009

For more than thirty years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape. Their musical efforts over the past three decades have garnered praise and accolades within the recording industry, but also solidified their identity as a cultural force to be reckoned with. In the mid-1980s, Paul Simon visited South Africa and incorporated Black Mambazo's rich tenor/alto/bass harmonies into his Graceland album - a landmark 1986 recording that was considered seminal in introducing world music to mainstream audiences. Since then, the group has scored eight more Grammy nominations. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with numerous artists from around the world, including Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, The Wynans, George Clinton, The Corrs and Ben Harper. Black Mambazo provided soundtrack material for Disney's The Lion King, Part II as well as Eddie Murphy's Coming To America, Sean Connery's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and more. A recent film documentary titled On Tip Toe: Gentle Steps to Freedom, the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was nominated for an Academy Award.

Nampa Civic Center presents the
2009 NCC Summer Arts Camp
June 15-July 24, 2009

The Nampa Civic Center, in conjunction with the Union Pacific Foundation, is offering a Summer Arts Camp! At the NCC Summer Arts Camp, students will receive valuable training in many areas of the arts, including visual arts, music, theatre and dance, in an exciting and supportive environment. Our professional faculty is celebrated for their energy, knowledge and ability to nurture and encourage young students. This year students have the opportunity to customize their camp experience! Your young artist can choose to explore:

This multi-faceted combination of visual arts and theater arts, gives campers a unique summer experience that is active, fun, and exciting. Join us this summer as our campers create, explore, and grow!

For more information, contact our Arts Education Director, Patricia Walker-White, at 468-5555 or click on the 2009 Summer Arts Camp link to discover more regarding each individual camp or download a copy of our camp brochure and registration form:

The film and music camps have been cancelled. Please call with any questions.

The Nampa Civic Center presents Willy Wonka Jr. to audiences Friday, July 24^th at 7:00 pm at the Nampa Civic Center. The performers, ranging in age from 6 to 18, are all students of the Nampa Civic Center’s summer Musical Theater Camp, where they will have completed an exciting 2 weeks of valuable musical theater training. This performance marks the culmination of their theater camp experience. This show is partially underwritten through a generous donation from the Union Pacific Foundation in support of their programs for youth.

Join the Nampa Civic Center, Willy Wonka and his band of Oompa Loompas for Roald Dahl's timeless story of the eccentric confectioner and his search for an heir. Overflowing with music, comedy, and heart, this stage adaptation features all of your favorite characters and songs from the classic film, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," including "The Candy Man" and "Pure Imagination."

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
Les Misérables: School Edition
July 30-August 1, 2009

Evening Performances: Thurs., July 30-31, Aug. 1 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Aug. 1 at 1:30 pm

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

Originally adapted from Victor Hugo’s timeless novel, Les Misérables, School Edition introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. For, within Les Misérables lies the universal truth: ”To love another person is to see the face of God.“

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

United Dairymen of Idaho presents
Community Fun Night
A Celebration of Nampa
Aug 12, 2009 6P-10P

Celebrate Nampa with one of the biggest and best events of the year. This evening of family fun features top professional and community artists combined with great food and dozens of FREE activities. The 13th Annual Community Fun Night happens on Wednesday Aug. 12, from 6 pm – 10 pm at the Nampa Civic Center. Fun, Food and FREE entertainment will surround the Nampa Civic Center. This FREE outdoor event features: two stages of top quality entertainment, petting zoo, huge water obstacle course, tons of inflatables, rock wall, live reptile exhibit and dozens of additional activities. We are very excited to have a special performance from the Reptile Guy, Corbin Maxey sponsored by IDADIV Credit Union. Headline entertainer's include internationally renowned jump swing band "High Street" (based in Nampa!), the Highlanders and Mladi Behar. Visit the "Back to School" vendors inside for fun ideas for the whole family! A variety of local restaurants will be providing affordable food and refreshments including dinner from Wheeler’s Long & Juicy Hamburgers and Hawaiian food from Kanak Attack. This fun event is presented by the United Dairymen of Idaho and John's Medic Pharmacy. For more information call 468-5500.

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., Sept. 11-12, Thu.-Sat., Sept 17-19 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Sept. 12 at 1:30 pm

Have you ever known a girl who wanted something so badly, that she tried too hard to get it? Meet Charity, the girl who wants to be loved so much, that she has lost sight of who she is. Charity sings, dances, laughs and cries her way through romances with the “animal magnetism” hero, the “ultra-chic continental” hero, and the “impossible-to believe-but-he’s-better than nothing” type hero. Her world is the all too real world of Times Square, and the people who pass through her world are as deceptively charming a group as ever swept across any stage. Wonderful musical numbers include Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, Too Many Tomorrows, There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This, I’m a Brass Band and Baby, and Dream Your Dream.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

The Edelweiss Club presents
OKTOBERFEST
2nd Annual
September 25, 2009

Join the Edelweiss Club (Treasure Valley German Club) and the Nampa Civic Center for our 2nd Annual celebration of German Culture. Live music will be provided by Salzburger Echo, an authentic german band sure to entertain. Come enjoy dancing, authentic food, contests and much more. Bring your beer stein for competitive play. This years event is even bigger and better than last year. Enjoy two stages of entertainment, more food and even more beer! Feel free to bring your lawn chair, but please no outside food or drink. Feel free to dress up in your favorite German clothes and hats! There will be a prize for the best dressed! This year Fairfield Inn & Suites has put together a special Oktoberfest package! A one night stay and two tickets to Oktoberfest for $74.00 + tax, plus a shuttle to and from the event. Please call 467-5888 for more information.

Tickets are $6 for Adults and $4.00 for Children. Avoid the lines and purchase tickets in advance!

2009-2010 Performing Arts Series
Anthony Kearns
The Irish Tenor
October 2, 2009

Back by Popular Demand! Thrust into fame as one of “The Irish Tenors” (as seen on PBS), Anthony Kearns has performed around the world from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall. Come hear Ireland’s premier Tenor perform Irish Folk Songs, Classic Arias and Broadway song selections. Anthony Kearns’ program brings a tear to the eye, puts a smile on the lips and a song in the heart. There is something for everyone. Joining Kearns will be master pianist and humorist Patrick Healy.

To get the best value and best seats in the house, purchase this show as part of a season ticket package! Call 468-5555 to be mailed a season brochure or download order form at: http://www.nampaciviccenter.com/pdfs/Order_Form.pdf

2009-2010 Performing Arts Series
Menopause the Musical
October 7-11, 2009

Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, and more! Menopause The Musical is a joyful musical parody set to 25 classic baby-boomer songs from “Puff, My God I’m Draggin’” to the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake, Stayin’ Awake” that will have you cheering and dancing in the aisle! It’s definitely not “The Silent Passage” anymore! Audience members raved about this show the last time they were here…Make sure to see the most talked about show in Civic Center history!

To get the best value and best seats in the house, purchase the October 7th show as part of a season ticket package. Call 468-5555 to be mailed a season brochure or download order form at: http://www.nampaciviccenter.com/pdfs/Order_Form.pdf

2009-2010 Performing Arts Series
Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
October 13, 2009

A knockout lineup of 5 Broadway stars from shows such as "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Miserables," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Jekyll & Hyde.". It’s a jubilant revue of Broadway’s most beloved songs, including treasures from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. A knockout from the first song!

To get the best value and best seats in the house, purchase this show as part of a season ticket package. Call 468-5555 to be mailed a season brochure or download order form at: http://www.nampaciviccenter.com/pdfs/Order_Form.pdf

Music Theatre of Idaho presents
Beauty and the Beast
October 22-31, 2009

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Oct. 22-24, Thu.-Sat., Oct. 29-31 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances: Sat., Oct 24, Sat., Oct 31 at 1:30 pm

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, plus some new additions written just for the stage.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

Since their energetic performance at the Nampa Civic Center in 2007, Cherryholmes has released their 3rd album and was Grammy nominated for Best Bluegrass album and Best Country Instrumental Performance. As America’s new first family of bluegrass, Cherryholmes stormed to the top of the bluegrass world by winning the International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainer of the Year Award. Cherryholmes sound is made up of hard driving instrumental virtuosity and lush vocal harmonies. This group will “bring out your inner hillbilly” with their band picking, harmonizing and step-dancing.

2009-2010 Performing Arts Series
The McManus Comedies
November 18, 2009

Follow Pat on his crazy journey from his poor beginnings in Blight, Idaho (where dirt was his favorite toy and gruel his most inedible staple) to New York where editors, publishers and managers all tried to keep him poor. Then of course we have the recession, and Pat discovering he’s poor again…Dagnabit.

Just as zany and chock full of characters as the previous McManus Comedies, this one brings us up to date on McManus, the writer. Enjoy a show guaranteed to provide a stimulus package of laughter that will enrich the soul and hydrate the sense of humor.

Kick off the Holiday Season at
Jingle Bell Rock
2009-2010 Performing Arts Series
November 28, 2009

This fast-paced, fun-filled show is a high-energy celebration of the holiday season. It features a live band, talented singers, wacky holiday antics and of course, everyone's favorite, Santa Claus! This talented cast guides us through the holiday season with a rousing energy that keeps the house a-rockin'! Be prepared to have the merriest of Christmas's with this family holiday event and its contemporary spin on a classic yuletide review.

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Dec. 3-5, Thu.-Sat., Dec. 10-12 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances: Sat., Dec. 5, Sat., Dec. 12 at 1:30 pm

The popular comic strip heroine takes centerstage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Tickets are available online at www.mtionline.org or by calling 468-2385.

Eight of the nation's most talented young tap dancers take to the stage in this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture. Since its debut at The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in 2002, the show has enjoyed tremendous success across the country and abroad, thrilling audiences of all ages with their incredible talent and fierce passion.

With an original score by Philip Stern and choreography by Lisa Hopkins, TAP KIDS takes this traditional dance form to new heights in a electrifying performance that is hip, contemporary, and uplifting.

This flamenco ensemble has gained critical acclaim from the press and audience members alike for its unique and electrifying flamenco presentations. Featuring performers who have trained with master flamenco artists in Spain and the US, Calo Flamenco leaves audiences energized and awestruck. This 10-piece ensemble of musicians and dancers will arouse the passion of the human heart in a brilliant display of live music and dance that only flamenco can deliver.

2009-2010 Performing Arts Series
Boise Baroque Orchestra
March 12, 2010

Enjoy an evening of haunting beauty as this wonderful orchestra and choir perform Mozart’s Requiem. The Requiem was Mozart’s last composition and is one of his most popular and most respected works.

This professional performing ensemble has a performing style designed to create an intimate and highly entertaining concert experience. This 25+ member professional orchestra and a chorus of 100 voices will provide an evening of unforgettable music

The Songs, The Orchestra, and the Classic Black Tuxedo, all hallmarks of Frank Sinatra. But take a closer look…this isn’t the chairman of the board… you’re swinging with Steve Lippia in Simply Sinatra!

Complete with a hot, driving 10-piece band behind him, Lippia’s sound is reminiscent of the young Frank Sinatra combined with that of Harry Connick, Jr. and Bobby Darin. His great voice, excellent stage presence and charisma have thrilled audiences where he has headlined at major venues in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New York City, Europe and across the U.S.A.

You’ll think you are listening to “Ol' Blue Eyes” himself as Lippia croons all your favorites, “New York, New York,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Strangers in the Night” and more!

The scene is a night club in Berlin as the 1920's are drawing to a close. The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret. During a time when political unrest racks the country, an American cabaret dancer enters the scene, working at the downtown "Kit-Kat club" where anything goes on the stage! Enjoy Broadway hits including “It Couldn’t Please Me More,” “Wilkommen,” “Cabaret,” and “Don’t Tell Mama”. This show features professional singers, dancers and orchestra.

Evening Performances: Thurs., July 30-31, Aug. 1 at 7:30 pmMatinee Performance: Sat., Aug. 1 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., Sept. 11-12, Thu.-Sat., Sept 17-19 at 7:30 pmMatinee Performance: Sat., Sept. 12 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Oct. 22-24, Thu.-Sat., Oct. 29-31 at 7:30 pmMatinee Performances: Sat., Oct 24, Sat., Oct 31 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Dec. 3-5, Thu.-Sat., Dec. 10-12 at 7:30 pmMatinee Performances: Sat., Dec. 5, Sat., Dec. 12 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Thurs., July 30-31, Aug. 1 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Aug. 1 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Fri.-Sat., Sept. 11-12, Thu.-Sat., Sept 17-19 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performance: Sat., Sept. 12 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Oct. 22-24, Thu.-Sat., Oct. 29-31 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances: Sat., Oct 24, Sat., Oct 31 at 1:30 pm

Evening Performances: Thu.-Sat., Dec. 3-5, Thu.-Sat., Dec. 10-12 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances: Sat., Dec. 5, Sat., Dec. 12 at 1:30 pm