GARDE ARTS CENTER YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION UPCOMING Garde Events! ANOTHER EQUIA SUNRISE Humorist & Best Selling Author AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS WEDNESDAY, 04.03.24 | 7:30 PM David Sedaris is one of America's pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today's most observant writers. ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE: A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES SATURDAY, 04.06.24 | 8:00 PM Another Tequila Sunrise returns to The Garde, this exciting show captures the LIVE experience of the Eagles and beyond. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? THURSDAY, 04.11.24 | 7:30 PM 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the witty scenes they invent before your eyes. COLIN HAY: SOLO With Special Guest: Lazlo Bane FRIDAY, 04.12.24 | 8:00 PM Beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows, Colin Hay is widely known for being the influential and celebrated front man of Men At Work with multi- platinum hits that include Down Under, Who Can It Be Now, and more. A Conversation with MANDY PATINKIN & KATHRYN GRODY Moderated by their son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin SUNDAY, 04.14.24 | 3:00 PM After entertaining millions on social media during the COVID shutdown they are hitting the road with a live in-person evening full of family stories, professional anecdotes, and glimpses into their 40+ years of mostly marital bliss. Murray & Peter Present GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE TUESDAY, 04.16.24 | 7:30 PM The Golden Girls are back! Miami's sassiest seniors have returned for one more hurrah. THE FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE THURSDAY, 04.18.24 | 7:30 PM If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won't want to miss The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute. Sponsored By: Joshua Worldwide Find us on OX @gardeartscenter INVINCIBLE: A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON SATURDAY, 04.20.24 | 8:00 PM The time is NOW, the place is here, and there are always surprises when the show is Invincible. Bring the entire family, dress in your best MJ outfit, and come celebrate the life and times of the legendary Michael Jackson! LYLE LOVETT & LISA LOEB: IN CONVERSATION AND SONG FRIDAY 05.03.24 | 8:00 PM A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum-selling Number 1 hit song "Stay (I Missed You)" from the film Reality Bites. ELTON UNDRESSED: TODD ALSUP SINGS ELTON JOHN FRIDAY, 05.10.24 | 7:00 PM NY pop singer/songwriter/pianist Todd Alsup will take you on an acoustic journey through the soulful songbook of Elton John, highlighting what makes his enduring hit songs so unusual and special. In the Oasis Room. An Intimate Evening with DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE THURSDAY, 05.16.24 | 7:30 PM 16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are joining forces and bringing their show on the road. Sponsored by: WSHU Communications & Thames River Gallery JAZZ IS DEAD: ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE SATURDAY, 06.08.24 | 8:00 PM The legacy all-star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences, (re)assembled a killer line- up to immense critical and fan acclaim. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL LIVE EVENTS 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR THURSDAY, 06.27.24 | 6:00 PM Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party! SUMMER Wizard OZON STAGE Summer on Stage is an unforgettable week-long summer theater experience at the Garde Arts Center with the Missoula Children's Theatre! Up to 60 students will rehearse for the whole week and attend a variety of workshops, then put on two performances of an original musical. SESSION 1: JULY 15-JULY 20 SESSION 2: JULY 22-JULY 27 SESSION 3: JULY 29-AUG 3 SLEEPING BEAUTY THE WIZARD OF OZ THE PIED PIPER Class Availability: (Availability limited by age group) 6-7 yo: Spaces Available - Session 2 limited 8-12 yo: Session 3 spaces still Available 13-16 yo: SOLD OUT Assistant Director (12-16 yo): SOLD OUT MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE A PRODUCTION OF MCT, INC. Register online www.gardearts.org or contact the Garde Box Office 860-444-7373 x1 The Garde Arts Center and its educational division, PACE: Partners: Arts, Community & Education, thanks all its donors and sponsors including: NEW LONDON CULTURAL COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT C DISTRICT GARDE ARTS CENTER YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION UPCOMING Garde Events ! ANOTHER EQUIA SUNRISE Humorist & Best Selling Author AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS WEDNESDAY , 04.03.24 | 7:30 PM David Sedaris is one of America's pre - eminent humor writers . He is a master of satire and one of today's most observant writers . ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE : A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES SATURDAY , 04.06.24 | 8:00 PM Another Tequila Sunrise returns to The Garde , this exciting show captures the LIVE experience of the Eagles and beyond . WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY ? THURSDAY , 04.11.24 | 7:30 PM 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions . Cast members Ryan Stiles , Greg Proops , Jeff B. Davis , and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the witty scenes they invent before your eyes . COLIN HAY : SOLO With Special Guest : Lazlo Bane FRIDAY , 04.12.24 | 8:00 PM Beloved for his intimate , confessional live shows , Colin Hay is widely known for being the influential and celebrated front man of Men At Work with multi- platinum hits that include Down Under , Who Can It Be Now , and more . A Conversation with MANDY PATINKIN & KATHRYN GRODY Moderated by their son , Gideon Grody - Patinkin SUNDAY , 04.14.24 | 3:00 PM After entertaining millions on social media during the COVID shutdown they are hitting the road with a live in - person evening full of family stories , professional anecdotes , and glimpses into their 40+ years of mostly marital bliss . Murray & Peter Present GOLDEN GIRLS : THE LAUGHS CONTINUE TUESDAY , 04.16.24 | 7:30 PM The Golden Girls are back ! Miami's sassiest seniors have returned for one more hurrah . THE FAB FOUR : THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE THURSDAY , 04.18.24 | 7:30 PM If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever , you won't want to miss The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute . Sponsored By : Joshua Worldwide Find us on OX @gardeartscenter INVINCIBLE : A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON SATURDAY , 04.20.24 | 8:00 PM The time is NOW , the place is here , and there are always surprises when the show is Invincible . Bring the entire family , dress in your best MJ outfit , and come celebrate the life and times of the legendary Michael Jackson ! LYLE LOVETT & LISA LOEB : IN CONVERSATION AND SONG FRIDAY 05.03.24 | 8:00 PM A singer , composer and actor , Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums . Coupled with his gift for storytelling , the Texas - based musician fuses elements of country , swing , jazz , folk , gospel and blues in a convention - defying manner that breaks down barriers . Grammy award - winning singer / songwriter Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum - selling Number 1 hit song " Stay ( I Missed You ) " from the film Reality Bites . ELTON UNDRESSED : TODD ALSUP SINGS ELTON JOHN FRIDAY , 05.10.24 | 7:00 PM NY pop singer / songwriter / pianist Todd Alsup will take you on an acoustic journey through the soulful songbook of Elton John , highlighting what makes his enduring hit songs so unusual and special . In the Oasis Room . An Intimate Evening with DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE THURSDAY , 05.16.24 | 7:30 PM 16 - time Grammy award - winning musician , composer , and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer , television , and Broadway star , KATHARINE MCPHEE are joining forces and bringing their show on the road . Sponsored by : WSHU Communications & Thames River Gallery JAZZ IS DEAD : ALL - STAR ENSEMBLE SATURDAY , 06.08.24 | 8:00 PM The legacy all - star instrumental ensemble , famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences , ( re ) assembled a killer line- up to immense critical and fan acclaim . CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL LIVE EVENTS 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT BLIPPI : THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR THURSDAY , 06.27.24 | 6:00 PM Dance , sing , and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special . Will there be monster trucks , excavators , and garbage trucks galore ? You bet ! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand - new musical party ! SUMMER Wizard OZON STAGE Summer on Stage is an unforgettable week - long summer theater experience at the Garde Arts Center with the Missoula Children's Theatre ! Up to 60 students will rehearse for the whole week and attend a variety of workshops , then put on two performances of an original musical . SESSION 1 : JULY 15 - JULY 20 SESSION 2 : JULY 22 - JULY 27 SESSION 3 : JULY 29 - AUG 3 SLEEPING BEAUTY THE WIZARD OF OZ THE PIED PIPER Class Availability : ( Availability limited by age group ) 6-7 yo : Spaces Available - Session 2 limited 8-12 yo : Session 3 spaces still Available 13-16 yo : SOLD OUT Assistant Director ( 12-16 yo ) : SOLD OUT MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE A PRODUCTION OF MCT , INC . Register online www.gardearts.org or contact the Garde Box Office 860-444-7373 x1 The Garde Arts Center and its educational division , PACE : Partners : Arts , Community & Education , thanks all its donors and sponsors including : NEW LONDON CULTURAL COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT C DISTRICT