K-12 Arts Education Matinees Scheduled for the Hett's 2021-2022 Season
World class illusions, holiday music, hip-hop and more will introduce young audiences to the arts.
(LEBANON, Ill., October 4, 2021) – The Arts Education series at McKendree University’s
Hettenhausen Center for the Arts offers a variety of daytime performances at reduced
prices for young audiences in grades K-12.
The Arts Education series exposes young students to the transformational power of
the arts. Attendance to any of these performances will help students meet Illinois
Arts Learning Standards by responding and connecting to the arts. Admission is $5
per child, with one free chaperone ticket for every 10 children. To purchase tickets,
call the Hett box office at (618) 537-6863 or visit theHett.com.
The three performances for the 2021-2022 season are as follows:
Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.: Reza, World Class Illusionist. Reza’s current tour transports concert-level lighting and production merged with the
most incredible cutting-edge magic in existence today. Reza has garnered a world-wide
buzz and loyal fan base with his passion for creating signature grand-scale illusions
such as making motorcycles and helicopters materialize out of thin air.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.: The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America. The talented musical ambassadors of Headquarters Air Mobility Command at Scott Air
Force Base return to spread holiday cheer to all. The 45 enlisted musicians and vocalists
of the Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band represent the professionalism and excellence
found throughout the U.S. Air Force. Their diverse repertoire includes symphonic masterworks,
traditional marches, modern compositions and jazz-inspired holiday music.
Thursday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.: Mad River Theater Works presents “Freedom Riders.” Mad River Theater Works is an acclaimed touring ensemble that creates vibrant and
evocative plays with music for families and young audiences based on American history
and folklore. “Freedom Riders” is the latest edition to the canon of American History
plays by Mad River Theater Works. This new play, with original songs and music, explores
the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters
in the history of the Civil Rights movement.
This series is proudly sponsored by the Allison Cassens Early Childhood Development
Center and Dr. Linda Cassens. The morning matinees for younger audiences are in addition
to the “McKendree Presents” performances in the evening. For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit theHett.com, call 618-537-6863 or email theHett@mckendree.edu.
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