CONCERT SELECTIONS FOR 2024-25 SEASON
Concerts will be at 7:00 pm in the Park Rapids High School Auditorium
*Check out "reciprocity" concerts below Park Rapids performances *
Membership packets may be picked up at Beagle Books in Park Rapids, Thrifty White Drug in Walker and Northwoods Grocery & Cafe in Nevis
Date - Saturday, October 12, 2024
Sing Us A Song…You’re The Piano Man – Jim Witter
Jim Witter is a superb showman, great musician and an excellent creator of appealing shows including Piano Men (Billy Joel & Elton John), I Write The Songs (Barry Manilow), Crocodile Rockin’ (Elton John) and Brothers (beloved musical duos). Based outside of Toronto, Jim and his fine sidemen will present the famous highlights of Billy Joel’s career along with some lesser-known gems in Sing Us A Song…You’re The Piano Man. His band will lend color, rhythm, vocals and fun to the show. And Jim’s trademark videos will offer plenty of interest and laughter.
Sample Video and Program Highlights
Prepare to enter a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock & Roll, Blues, Country and Jazz hits from the 1950’s. Piano maestro Jared Freiburg and his Vagabonds will be serving a healthy helping of memorable tunes by artists spanning anywhere from Elvis to Frank Sinatra. Jared was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and began playing piano at the age of five. Jared portrayed Jerry Lee Lewis in the touring production of Million Dollar Quartet.
Date - Saturday, November 2, 2024
Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds
Date - Monday, November 25, 2024
Letters from Home
Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. High-energy singing and tap dancing by founder Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, will leave you feeling great about being human. Though no two performances are the same, each show will be funny, historical, and inspirational.
Sample Video and Program Highlights
Date - Saturday, March 1, 2025
No More Talk of Darkness – Jeremy Stolle
“No more talk of darkness”, one of the many famous quotes in the world-renowned musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, perfectly describes this wonderful evening. Jeremy Stolle, a native of Modesto, CA, is a recent PHANTOM veteran with over a decade of experience wearing the mask. With his unparalleled voice and extensive musicianship, he has assembled an unmatched team of musical artists to bring a night packed with show-stopping Broadway songs, soaring high notes, classic music, and hilarious stories of the Great White Way. He’s starred in many different shows from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Music Man, Carousel, Jekyll & Hyde to Brigadoon.
Sample Video and Program Highlights
Date - Monday, May 5, 2025
Street Corner Symphony
Street Corner Symphony is a Nashville-based male a cappella ensemble that was a runner-up on NBC’s Sing Off in 2010. Street Corner Symphony moves seamlessly between most styles of music, feeling at home in all of them. Their repertoire covers a wide range, from gospel to rock and pop, appealing to the young and old alike.
First timer? Attend this concert for free if you purchase a new membership for the 2025-26 season.
Even More Concerts in Wadena!
RECIPROCITY CONCERTS
Through our reciprocity agreement with the Wadena Concert Association, members may also attend these concerts if seats are available.
