Converse Opera Theatre presents "Hansel and Gretel"
Friday - Sunday, Nov. 16 - 18
David Reid Theatre of Chapman Cultural Center.
Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for students (with ID) and children.
One of the original 80 Grimm's published fairy tales, "Hansel and Gretel" is a story appropriate
for both children and adults. The opera's libretto was put together by the composer's sister and
is more fun and magic and somewhat less frightening than the original fairy tale. The entire
story is told through the music of Engelbert Humperdinck, a composer who worked with
Richard Wagner in the 19th century, and not related to the popular singer some of the audience may remember.
A poor boom-maker and his wife live on the edge of a dense forest that has always been rumored to be haunted. They live far from their nearest neighbor with Hansel and Gretel, the father's children who he had when he married his present wife. Father has gone into town selling the brooms that his son Hansel helps make while Mother is running other errands that are not made clear. The children are left alone in the house to do their chores.
The work is tiresome and after a while the children begin playing. Mother returns and catches them playing. She is extremely angry and an incident occurs that leaves them without anything for supper so they are sent into the forest to pick strawberries. The children lose track of time as Night falls in the forest; they remember to say their bedtime prayer just before they fall asleep.
We see that they are being "watched over" during the night and know they are safe. Morning comes and upon awakening they discover a most beautiful house built of tasty treats emanating appetizing smells. They are just beginning to enjoy a "taste" when they encounter the home's occupant, a wicked witch who just happens to like to trap children for her supper! But the Witch
is not prepared for the resourcefulness of the children and...
the tables will be turned in the most elegant manner!
The Artists' Guild is pleased to announce that Jane Allen Nodine will be showing
her exhibit, "Thermal Response" in the Guild Gallery from November 1 - 27.
There will be an opening reception on Thursday, November 1, from 5:30-8:30,
with an artist talk at 7:00. An encore reception will be held on
November 15, from 5:00-9:00 during Art Walk.
The Guild will also be presenting a workshop on "Appreciation Marketing",
with Cynthia Powell, on November 1, from 6:30-8:30, in the East Wing Conference Room
at the Chapman Cultural Center. Free for Guild Members,
and $10.00 for the general public.
Wed Nov 7 David Ezell
Wed Nov 14 Matthew Knights and Shane Pruitt
Sat Nov 17 The Coconut Groove Band
Wed Nov 21 David Ezell
We are very excited to have Matthew and Shane play for the first time ever as a duo.
Wednesdays at 7:30. Saturday show at 7.
The Peddler Steakhouse
464 East Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg
Bar opens daily at 4:00
West Main Artist Cooperative
There will be a special Black Friday Open House,
on November 23, from 10 am-6 pm.
Festive drinks and snacks will be served throughout the day.
WMAC offers the widest selection of jewelry, ceramics, textiles,
and all of the fine arts in one location in all of Spartanburg.
A wonderful opportunity to purchase unique, artist-created gifts for the holidays.
Due to the increase in public awareness of our facility, The West Main Artists Co-op has extended its open hours to include Fridays from 3-6pm in addition to Thursdays (3- 6 PM) and Saturdays (10 AM - 4 PM). WMAC is located at 578 West Main Street.
