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The Arts Center of Cannon County field trips make a lasting impression. Entering its 17th year, the School Matinee Program provides educational programming for over 15,000 students annually from a six plus county area. Utilizing volunteer adult and student performers, this unique program introduces students of all ages to what is many times their first formal arts experience.
Photo by Russel Mobley
HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR FIELD TRIP
Ordering is easy! Simply call The Arts Center of Cannon County at (615) 563-ARTS (2787) or 1-800-235-9073 (10:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Saturday) to reserve your seats. If you are on our mailing list you can simply fill out the form and mail it in. OR make your reservation by e-mail. It's fast and easy just send your reservation information to fieldtrips@artscenterofcc.com.
You will recieve all confirmations and updates by e-mail.
Click here for printable reservation form
Announcing 2010/2011 School Matinee Season
The Wizard of OZ
by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Dorothy's not in Kansas anymore as a twister hits her farm and carries her "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion as they go "Off to See the Wizard" in one of the most beloved family stories of all time.
November 9,10,11,16,17,18
Students & Chaperones $5.00 Teachers FREE
9:00 & 11:00
See below for Homeschool rates
HONK!
by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Ever had the feelling that everybody goes quack and you go HONK????
An enchanting, comic tale, the show is based on the classic adventures of Hans Christian Anderson's "The Ugly Duckling" and follows the escapades of Ugly, an unfortunate-looking duckling, on a quest to find his mother.
February 8,9,10,15,16,17
Students & Chaperones $4.00 Teachers FREE
9:00, 11:00, 12:30
See below for Homeschool rates
Frindle
based on the book by Andrew Clements
When his dictionary-loving teacher talks to the class about the origin of words, fifth grader Nick Allen decides to create a new word of his own: frindle. But when the new word causes controversy between students, teachers and parents, an imaginative and humorous battle of words and wits follows.
May 10,11,12,17,18,19
Students & Chaperones $3.00 Teachers FREE
9:00, 11:00, 12:30
See below for Homeschool rates
High School Theatre
New to The Arts Center of Cannon County's Young at Art Series, the High School Theatre features shows designed for Middle and High School audiences.
Blue Sky Boys
by Deborah Brevoort
"How did Buck Rogers, Galileo and the Red Baron help NASA land a man on the moon?"
Ever wonder how we got to the moon? Experience the imaginative and somewhat unorthodox creative process used by a group of maverick engineers to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of landing men on the moon and returning them safely to earth. With visits from the likes of Apollo, the Red Baron, Galileo and Buck Rogers, this thrilling and amazing adventure of the race for space is full of surprises. Sometimes, the best way to find a real world solution is to dream it.
October 14, 2010
Students & Chaperones $5.00 Teachers FREE
9:00 & 11:30
HOMESCHOOL
For homeschool rates and reservation information, contact Beth McCrary at 615-563-5137. All homeschool groups and individuals must book through Beth McCrary. Homeschool teachers bringing groups of 15 or more and are seated as a group receive one complimentary seat.
photo by Russel Mobley
