By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Concert Series is back for their 2021-2022 season.
"Community concerts started in Hutchinson in 1936 and had never, ever had a dark season, with the exception of 1943, when gasoline shortages kept everybody from traveling," said Shirley Hinkle Pauls with the series. "There had never been a season without community concerts."
Because the series was able to reschedule a couple of acts that were to come last year, there are seven concerts instead of the usual five.
"Normally, we have our membership drive in the spring," Pauls said. "I didn't feel like people were quite ready last spring, so we held off until now, in the middle of summer. When people started calling and saying, are we going to have concerts this year? Are you going to do this, or can we plan on it? We decided the time was right and we're in full swing right now."
The series only sells season tickets, so if you're interested in one concert or all of them, it's all one fee of $40 for adults and $10 for students (K-12) or $90 for a family membership, which includes all students living in the home.
"Many times students just get really pumped and excited over seeing a live performance," Pauls said. "They'll go home and they'll start practicing their band instrument or their piano or whatever diligently, without parents having to stand over them, because they've been inspired."
Below is the schedule of concerts for the season. All photos are courtesy Allied Concert Services.
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 - 7:30 PM The Folk Legacy - A trio of nicely seasoned folk musicians two former Kingston Trio members and a former member of the Diamonds present the best of the folk era.
Sunday, October 31st, 2021 - 3:00 PM matinee Veritas - From Broadway to sacred, pop to classical, opera to rock n’ roll this powerful quintet displays its unmatched vocal prowess.
Sunday, November 7th, 2021 – 3:00 PM matinee America's Sweethearts - Following in the vocal steps of The Andrews Sisters this tight harmony trio will charm and delight with numbers of from the WW II era to Great American Songbook favorites.
Thursday, November 16th, 2021 - 7:30 PM I Love a Piano Tony DeSare - The New York Times has called Tony's intonation and enunciation impeccable, but he is also an acclaimed pianist. The program will include familiar music and jazz.
Friday, February 11th, 2022 - 7:30 PM David Shannon Irish Entertainer - This authentic Irishman renowned for his engaging style has been singing professionally for 25 years including some of Broadway’s most famous roles. He will be accompanied by two talented musicians a pianist and a guitarist.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – 7:30 PM Classic Nashville Roadshow - You’ll go on a journey down memory lane with favorite classic hits honoring the world's most beloved country greats. It's a joyous return to the glory days of country western music.
Monday, May 2nd, 2022 - 7:30 PM Crocodile Rockin’ Elton John tribute featuring Jim Witter - No matter your age Jim Witter’s Crocodile Rockin’ will shake your cage, rock your evening, get your body grooving and your jaws flappin’.
The membership drive is August 4, 5 and 6 in the First National Bank lobby at Sherman and Main in Hutchinson. Concerts are at Hutchinson's Memorial Hall.
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