Butler County Arts Council

Christmas Cantata Concert
2017-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 620 D St., David City, NE, 68632, United States
Community Choir will begin practicing the first Sunday in October under the direction of Michael Eldridge and accompanied by Carol Fuxa. Eldridge received his undergraduate degree in Music Education and taught high school vocal music in which he directed several choirs, prior to becoming high school principal at East Butler. He has been a lead bass singer for the past several years in the Butler County Community Choir and also led bass sectionals practices. Eldridge is looking forward to dusting off his directing abilities once again and welcomes all new and returning members.
Enjoy their talents and those of the string quartet from the Harris Academy of the Arts, which includes BCAC member Mistyn Kozisek, on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m., at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
The Butler County Arts Council invites all to start the holiday season by attending the annual Christmas concert on Sunday December 3rd. This year a brass ensemble “Firehouse Five Plus” will do a pre-concert Christmas Medley starting at 2:30 pm. Joanie Brecka, trumpet will be joined by Dan Hicks on tuba, Kyle Hinkel on trumpet, David Kasl on trombone and Dave Wesely on French horn. Then at 3 pm the Professional Musicians of Harris Academy of the Arts will be represented by Mistyn Kozisek and Vicki Harris on violin, Joy Holz on viola and Drew Ritchie on cello with delightful Christmas music mostly arranged by Matthew Naughtin. The other featured group will be the 23 member Butler County Community Choir directed by Michael Eldridge and accompanied by Carol Fuxa. The choir has been rehearsing since the first Sunday in October. Spirited renditions of “Caroling, Caroling”, “Carol of the Bells”, “Come, Dear Children”, and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies” will set the tone for the major work this year. The cantata “Night of the Father’s Love” also described as “The Awe and Mystery of God With Us” is a wonderful arrangement by Pepper Choplin beginning with the coming of the Lord with soloist Kelcie Keeling. In another of the eight movements soprano Nancy Humlicek shares “Angels Are Making Their Rounds”. Other soloists in “Seeking the King” include Will Heller, Tom McCracken and Vern Dvorak. Narration this year will be shared by eight members of the choir. The concluding number with all invited to participate will be the Hallelujah Chorus by George Frederick Handel. Following the performance all are invited downstairs to the reception Jacquie Masek hosts annually for this major event. Free will donations at the door support this annual Christmas concert.
These and other opportunities to experience the arts would not be possible without the support of many organizations and individuals. The Butler County Arts Council was awarded a Basic Support Grant, Nebraska Touring Program grant and some Artist in Schools grants for the season now in progress. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported these arts events through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. The Butler County Area Foundation Fund has provided annual grant support as have individuals with donations and memberships. Grand Benefactors are Bank of the Valley, Cornerstone Bank of Rising City, Moravec Financial Advisors, Inc., Aquinas & St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, David City Public Schools, and East Butler Public Schools. Other corporate Sponsors include The Banner~Press, Bierbower Law Office, Butler County Clinic PC, Butler County Health Care Center, Butler County Landfill, Inc, Chermok Funeral Home, Dale’s Food Pride, david place, Eberle Insurance Agency-STATE FARM, Egr, Birkel and Wollmer, PC, First National Bank-David City, First Nebraska Bank-Brainard, Kracl Funeral Chapel, Rehmer Auto Parts, Inc., St. Joseph’s Villa. & Court, Inc., St. Luke’s UMC (in-kind giving), and Union Bank & Trust- David City. New sponsors are always welcome. Contact Butler County Volunteer administrator Anna Nolan at anolan@bonecreek.org or at 402-641-6458 (text or phone) for more information.

One Act Festival
2017-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | United States
A great night’s entertainment is in store as the high school casts from David City, Aquinas, and East Butler present their one-act plays. Each year, audiences are amazed at the high level of talent that these young actors display. Proceeds will once again go toward the youth theater programs, including the one-acts.
Enjoy this night of theater on Thursday, Nov.16, at 7 p.m., at Aquinas High School.

Toasted Ponies
2017-09-10 13:30 - 16:45 | United States
The Toasted ￼￼Ponies will make Grandparents’ Day a special day at both nursing homes and at Bone Creek Museum in David City. They will present a set of shows featuring classic country and western music with the likes of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, and Bob Willis.
The 45-minute sets of three shows will be as follows on Sunday, Sept. 10:
1:30-2:15 at David Place
2:45-3:30 at St. Joseph’s Villa
4:00-4:45 at Bone Creek Museum

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The Toasted ponies featured country and western numbers and gave the opportunity to sing along to residents and visitors at David place and St Joseph’s Villa and did a final set at Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art to celebrate Grandparent’s Sunday, September 10th in what has become an annual visit by popular request.

Czech Musical Celebration
2017-08-12 17:30 - 21:00 | United States
Our annual Czech Musical Celebration is a great way to relax, enjoy some local talent, and tickle your taste buds as summer draws to a close. On Saturday, Aug.12, at 5:30 p.m. in the David City Auditori- um, the Bill Andel Combo returns, featuring Bill Andel on accordion and vocals, Steve Hines on drums, Chrissi By- water on clarinet, Vern Dvorak on baritone, Bert Hrnicek on clarinet, Jan Lhotak on trumpet, Alan Moravec on bass, Frank Siedlik on trombone, Larry Skarka on trumpet, and Alan Valish on vocals and accordion. As fundraisers for two nonprofit groups, chicken salad sandwiches, chips and drinks, and brownie sundaes will be available.

Art Day Camp
2017-07-31, 2017-07-28, 2017-07-27 | United States
Your choice of up to six 3 hour sessions taught by experienced art teachers in Aquinas art room. Registration & brochure HERE or in the library or museum 575 E St. David City.

Butler County Fair SPIN ART
2017-07-20 08:00 - 2017-07-23 17:00 | United States
Booth for all ages, art in photography awards & musical entertainment

Youth Theater: Awesome 80s Flashback
2017-05-26 10:15 - 19:30 | United States
$10.00 per person
David City High School,
David City, NE
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