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2008-2009 Subscription Series

The Subscription Series at the Opera House is now available to the public. If you would like to secure seats for the series, it is $98 per seat for six shows, and $130 if you want to include The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra (Oct. 3) and our stellar Christmas show, Monroe Crossing (Dec. 13).

The six subscription shows include Cathie Ryan (Oct. 10, 2008), Chic Gamine (Nov. 21, 2008), Daddy Mack Blues Band (Jan. 16, 2009), Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group (Feb. 20, 2009), Romanza—The Art of the Tenor (Mar. 6, 2009), Man 1, Bank 0 — a one-man comedy (April 17, 2009).

Call 507/238-4900 for reservations for the subscription season. Individual sales for each concert are available three weeks before each performance at 507/238-4900.

FOH Welcomes New Staff

Tom Dodge, a Martin County native from Truman, has been hired as Managing Director of the Fairmont Opera House, replacing Michael Burgraff who served in the position for 11 years. Michael has taken a new post as Executive Director at the Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park, South Dakota.

Joining Tom is our new Administrative Assistant, Kathi Peterson, of Fairmont. Kathi keeps our regular office hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Also new to the Fairmont Opera House Executive Board are Jenny Jepsen and Sue Daleiden of Fairmont. Jenny and Sue join board members Keith Wilken (president), Bruce Peters (secretary), Jan Wolfgram (treasurer) and Lyn Chipman.

Join our Key Grip Club!

Anyone who has watched movie credits has seen the title “Key Grip.” Key Grips are the heavy lifters behind any movie or stage set. The Opera House is looking for a few volunteer key grips.

The Key Grip Club will complement the important work done by the FOH Stagehands group. We are looking for a core group of about a dozen dedicated volunteers who don't mind a little heavy lifting. (And the more lifters, the easier the lift!).

The Key Grip Club will aid in such ongoing efforts as loading in and out equipment for our subscription series and theatre performances, erecting stage risers when required, helping maintain stage apparatus (raising and lowering curtains, cyclorama, movie screen, etc.), painting the stage and general FOH upkeep.

The Key Grip Club is a great way to become involved at FOH, make friends and do some great things for your community. Oh, and did we mention the T-shirts?

Fairmont Opera House would like to thank all the volunteers who have dedicated themselves to the success of our efforts for the past year. FOH couldn't exist without you!

Chic Gamine, a vocal super group from Winnipeg's French Quarter, has been singing together in various formations since 1997. With solo percussion as their main musical support, Chic Gamine use their voices as instruments, launching into intricate string arrangements, bass-heavy rhythm sections and melodious harmonies. Their sound resounds with soul, passion and humor. Chic Gamine members, Ariane Jean, Andrina Tureene, Alexa Dirks and Annick Bremault bring to a new level such musical forms as Gospel, Soul, Roots and 50s doo-wop. (Individual tickets: $20.00)

• Opera House souvenirs are available year-round and can be purchased in the lower level at the Fairmont Opera House performances.
  
  
• A Subscription Series makes a great gift for an office group.
  
  
• The Fairmont Opera House is available for rental, call (507) 238-4900 for details.