Showboat Premiers “Adam’s Gifts” December 11-13 and 18-19

Beginning on Friday, December 11, 2015, area theatre-goers will have the opportunity to see the Iowa Premier of “Adam’s Gifts,” a play by Peter Filichia.  Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is presenting this Community Production of “Adam’s Gifts.”  Performances are at Ashford University’s Mullany Theatre, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA:

Showboat Seeks Auditions for Holiday Production

Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will hold local auditions for their community holiday production.  Auditions will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at Mullany Theatre on the Ashford University Campus, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard,

Benefit Screening of “Sweet 16” at Timber Lake Playhouse

Head to Timber Lake Playhouse on Saturday, September 26, 2015, for a private screening of “Sweet 16,” fictional narrative film shot entirely in Carroll County, IL. The film will be shown at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 18. All proceeds

“Big River” at Timber Lake Playhouse Through August 23

Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, rural Mount Carroll, IL, presents “Big River:  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel, through Sunday, August 23, 2013. The play is propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music. This journey down

“Big Fish” and “James and the Giant Peach” at TLP

Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, presents the acclaimed new musical adaptation of “Big Fish” through Sunday, August 9, 2015. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the beloved Tim Burton film adaptation, “Big Fish” brings the life and tall-tales of Edward Bloom to the

Award Winning “Next to Normal” at Showboat Theatre

For adults and families seeking a special evening, the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is collaborating with the Candlelight Inn restaurant, 511 Riverview Drive, Clinton, IA.  On Thursday evenings with Showboat productions, Candelight Inn will offer 10% off the price of meals (beverages excluded) by showing your theatre ticket for that

Clinton Showboat Announces 2016 Season

At the Follies performance on Tuesday night, July 28, 2015, CAST Producing Artistic Director Matthew Teague Miller announced the 2016 summer season.  The theme of the new Clinton Area Showboat Theatre season is “A Season of American Classics.”  Productions include “The Odd Couple,” “The Music Man,” “South Pacific,” “Grease!” and

Showboat Follies July 28

Even though the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) promises two more productions this summer, it is time to announce the 2016 Season. That will happen on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. during the Showboat Follies.  The theatre is located beside the Mississippi River at 303 Riverview Drive, Clinton,

Keepers of the Faith Quartet July 15; Benson Family July 19

On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., please join us as we give a warm Spring Valley welcome to a returning favorite Gospel group, Keepers of the Faith Quartet.  Note their concert is midweek, rather than on Sunday.  The time–7:00 p.m.–and location–10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL–are the same

“Peter Pan” Flies into TLP

The timeless Broadway musical “Peter Pan” flies onto the stage at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, IL, for the first time. Opening Thursday, July 2, 2015, and running through Sunday, July 12, the musical stars Rosie Upton as Peter and Cody Jolly as Captain Hook. It is

Talent Night and Sundaes on Sunday, June 7

Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for “Spring Valley Talent Night” at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  There will be a variety of solos and ensembles performed by past and present members of Spring Valley Church.  The evening will be full of

Students Danced Away Their Saturday

On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Jennifer’s Dance Center students presented a recital called “Connected”.  25 dances were presented, representing six dance styles: ballet/pointe, clogging, jazz, contemporary, Irish, and Scottish sword. More than 125 dancers ranging from preschool to high school senior participated in the event, displaying the skills they have

Comedians Poolos and Ryman Perform February 26

Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, IA, announces comedians Mark Poolos and Tommy Ryman will perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Thursday, February 26, 2015.  Performance time is 8:00 p.m.  Doors open at 7:00.  Tickets are on sale now for $10.  They are available for purchase through the Iowa

Sha Na Na to Perform at Wild Rose Casino & Resort

Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, IA, announces Sha Na Na will perform in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom on Friday, April 10, 2015.  Performance time is 8:00 p.m.  Doors open at 7:00.  Tickets are on sale now for $20.  They are available for purchase through the Iowa Store Gift Shop,