By Murray Gleffe, Correspondent

The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (PAC) announced its inaugural Performing Arts Series, featuring ten titles and performances running September 2017 through June 2018. The series brings to the Ashwaubenon PAC local talent as well as national and international touring productions, with some programs offering special master class learning opportunities for students. The Performing Arts Series is the first for the PAC, with plans to continue and expand offerings in subsequent years. In addition to the events announced, other performances will be revealed throughout the year as school and other shows are added.

The following is the full 2017-2018 Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Series schedule. All shows begin at 7:30 PM. Additional information about each title may be found online at www.AshwaubenonPAC.org.

September 2017

16 GOSPEL: SONGS OF HOPE

29 CATAPULT: Magic Shadows

Sponsored by PCM Credit Union

October 2017

28 RYAN & RYAN

Sponsored by Heid Music

December 2017

9 THE DRIFTERS

Sponsored by Kwik Trip

22 DADDY D’S CHRISTMAS

Sponsored by the Happel Trust and Western Racquet & Fitness

February 2018

02 RECYCLED PERCUSSION

Sponsored by Green Bay Packaging Inc.

March 2018

10 LISA ROCK IN “CLOSE TO YOU”: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS

Sponsored by Aurora BayCare Medical Center

April 2018

14 LATE NITE CATECHISM

May 2018

12 SALUTE TO AMERICA

Sponsored by RG Hendricks & Sons Construction, Inc.

June 2018

09 ROCK ‘N ROLL REVISITED

Sponsored by Brodhagen Dental Care

Tickets for the Performing Arts Series went on sale via subscription through Ticket Star in Ashwaubenon on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Subscriptions are in Choose-Your-Own format, allowing patrons to select any three shows in the ten-show series to qualify as a subscriber. It is not necessary to purchase the same number of tickets for each show. Same seats for all shows are not guaranteed. Subscribers receive first opportunity to buy and also save 10% off regular ticket prices. Non-subscription, single tickets go on sale Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM.

How to Purchase Tickets:

Ticket Star is the official ticketing services provider for the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center. Online 24/7: www.AshwaubenonPAC.org Phone: (920) 494-3401 -or- (800) 895-0071

In Person: Ticket Star Main Office:

1901 South Oneida Street, Ashwaubenon Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a state-of-the-art, 730-seat performance venue built for the artistic and theatrical enrichment of the students and community members of the Village of Ashwaubenon and surrounding areas. The PAC serves as home to school and community musicals, plays, concerts, and theatre programs and also actively presents regional, national, and international,touring entertainment. For more information about the Ashwaubenon PAC, visit www.AshwaubenonPAC.org or follow ‘Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center’ on Facebook and Twitter (@AshwaubenonPAC).

Media Contact:

Kate Green

Manager

Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center

(920) 492-2955 ext. 5801

kgreen@ashwaubenonk12.org