Morgan Opera House, 
State Route 90 and Cherry Avenue, P.O. Box 327, Aurora, New York 13026, (315) 364-5437
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2010 Season

Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Renate Rewald Literary Arts Series

The Jane Austen Singing School for Young Ladies

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Donations Welcome

The Jane Austen Singing School for Young Ladies is composed of a delightful group of young women steeped in the life and works of their heroine, Jane Austen. They sing songs that Jane would have sung, read letters that Jane wrote, and dress and comport themselves as she would have had them do. Don’t miss this unique performance.


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Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Elmira Prison Camp: the Andersonville of the North
Charlie Snyder

Donations Welcome

"If there ever was a hell on earth Elmira prison was that," is a quote from a Confederate soldier after the Civil War. Charles Snyder, professor, story-teller and historic tour guide, will lead us back to the time of the Civil War to expose the happenings at Elmira Prison and explore the reasons why it was there. The talk will also touch on examples of other prisoner-of-war camps and their stories.


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Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 8:00 PM
The Zabriskie Folk Art Series

The Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand Band

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Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students/Children $8

Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand have been playing the Opera House since they were kids. Both "boys" are accomplished singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, focusing on twin fiddles, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and banjo. Their original music blends old-time Country and Bluegrass, Celtic and Contra, Swing and Jazz, alternative folk rock and various world music influences with daring improvisation and intricate arrangements. The six-piece ensemble adds accordion, bass and drums as well as Noah’s wife, Kailyn Wright, on vocals.


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Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Panloco Steel Drum Band

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$5 for all

This highly versatile steel drum band was formed in 1995 in Western New York. The six- member, classically educated group, explores the unique musical qualities of the steel pan from its traditional Caribbean roots to pop, jazz, classical and world music. Bring a chair or a blanket and sit lakeside to enjoy this lively, distinctive music while surrounded by the great outdoors. Location TBA. (In the Opera House in case of inclement weather.) Cosponsored in part by the Mandel Therapy Group of King Ferry and Moravia and in part by a NYSCA grant administered through the Phelps Art Center.


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Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Noon

Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic
featuring Magician Aaron Isaacs

Free Admission

Be dazzled by the magic of Aaron at our annual picnic. Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite bear at noon. All bears in attendance will receive a prize. Show begins at 12:30. Co-sponsored by the Aurora Free Library and the Morgan Opera House.


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Saturday, August 21, 2010, 7:30 PM

Susan May and the Stars of Tomorrow Visit the 1980's

$5 for all

The voice students of Susan May, and Susan May herself, will celebrate the grand songs from the past in this evening of favorite vocal music. Selections from "Godspell," "The Phantom of the Opera," "A Chorus Line," and many more hit tunes of the 80's make up the program. You’ll be proud to say you heard them before they were stars. Benefit for the Opera House.


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Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM

Dave McKeon

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Adults $10, Seniors $8, Students/Children $6

Dave McKeon grew up in Poplar Ridge, attended Wells and played in local bars and benefits. He relocated to the City and more recently New Jersey, where he has played steadily for years. An accomplished musician, he performs both solo and with a band. Dave’s enthusiasm at returning to his roots after ten years is bound to inspire some surprises. Benefit for the Opera House.


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Saturday, September 11 at 8 pm

Gap Mangione’s Big Band

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Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students/Children $8

The Big Band sound of Gap Mangione and friends will reverberate in the Opera House for the very first time. This band with its complement of three trumpets, three trombones, four saxophones, rhythm section and vocalists, includes in its repertoire arrangements from the swing era through the more modern big bands to a cross section of the best in popular music, arranged specifically for this group. Gap and brother Chuck collaborated on his first hit, "Diana in Autumn." The emphasis today is on quality, style and variety. Sponsored in part by a NYSCA grant administered through the Phelps Art Center.


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Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Gloria Peter Theater Series

Trust
by William Duncan
Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition Winner

Adult $10, Senior $8, Student/Children $5

An original work by William Duncan, "Trust" is a dramatized recreation of the conflict between John D. Rockefeller (Standard Oil) and muckraker Ida Tarbell (McClure’s magazine). Topics of current interest - concentration of energy resources and women’s emergence in the workplace - combine with the perennial conundra of religion as motivator and of children’s relationships with their fathers. Winner of the 2010 Gloria Peter Playwright Competition.


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Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 1100 AM

Samite
African Music Multimedia Presentation

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Free Admission

Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as Samite plays traditional African instruments coupled with slides of East Africa. This interactive show is cosponsored by the Mandel Therapy Group of King Ferry and Moravia and NYSCA.


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Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Klezmer Kings

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$5 for all

The Opera House welcomes back the Klezmer Kings, a band of local and imported musicians who play the glorious folk music of Eastern Europe with verve and feeling. Wailing and soulful clarinets, blaring and mellow trombones, fiddle and percussion, all blend to make music both stirring and smooth. We encourage dancing. You will not be able to avoid clapping along. Fully funded by the Mandel Therapy Group of King Ferry and Moravia to benefit the Opera House.


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All of us at the Morgan Opera House hope that you will find many occasions to join us this season. We look forward to welcoming you in person.



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