The cast and crew of Where Legends Began can’t wait to see you in the audience. Their legendary six night run begins Monday, November 16.
“Where Legends Began”: Got Tickets?
Laurie Farquhar
Music lovers, be sure to get your tickets for ShowTime’s upcoming production, Where Legends Began. This original musical revue will take you back in time to hear some of today’s most famous singers and musicians during their early years. And the one thing these artists all have in common is The Bitter End.
What is The Bitter End? It’s New York City’s iconic coffee house-turned-rock venue that jump-started the careers of so many of your favorite singers, from Peter, Paul and Mary to Linda Ronstadt to Bruce Springsteen. But it wasn’t just singers and musicians that performed there. Comedians such as George Carlin and Rita Rudner also polished their routines at The Bitter End.
Where Legends Began follows the history of this amazing place from its opening in 1961 to today. Director Dave Silverstein has included lots of fun stories about some of the most famous performers who played at The Bitter End. Find out how Peter, Paul and Mary started playing together; and who was only 14 years old when she first performed there. It’s a trivia lover’s dream.
Where Legends Began runs six nights from Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 21. Tickets have been on sale for the past few weeks but there are still good seats available. Just go online to pebblecreekhoa.org. Click on “Things to Do” and then “Ticket Sales.” All seats are only $20 and that includes the service fees. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
If you need help with your purchase, please contact JoAnn Smyth at 623–466-8471 and she will be happy to help you over the phone.
Come travel down memory lane as ShowTime explores the history of music and performers who began their careers at The Bitter End. For 65 years, this legendary landmark has shaped the contemporary music scene and Where Legends Began is just a taste of what has been produced there over the decades.
Venture down “Ventura Highway” and “Dream A Little Dream” of some of your favorite songs “Because the Night” is a reminder that music can fill a “Hungry Heart.”
PC Singers Tickets Available November 2
Donna Swagger
Sparkling decorations! Evergreen trees and mistletoe! Presents wrapped with ribbons and bows! Candy canes and festive food! “It Must Be the Holiday Season.” The PC Singers holiday concert dates are Wednesday, Dec. 2, through Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Renaissance Theater. The Dec. 2, 3, and 4 performances are at 7 p.m. The Saturday, Dec. 5, concert is a 2 p.m. matinee performance.
Online ticket sales begin on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 a.m. Ordering online is simple. Go to pebblecreekhoa.org, click on Things to Do, then Tickets. Scroll down to find The PebbleCreek Singers and click on Buy Tickets. Seats are $20 (handling fee included). Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.
A charming, nostalgic song, “It Must Be the Holiday Season,” will open the program. The spirit of the season will be contagious as the full chorus, small ensembles, and sectional groups “deck the halls” with holiday cheer, performing secular, traditional, sacred, classical and novelty selections. Our Tenors, Baritones, and Basses will perform “Twelve Days After Christmas,” a humorous spoof that tells what happens to those 12 famous—or infamous—gifts. The Sopranos and Altos will sing their rendition of “My Favorite Things,” from The Sound of Music. A beautiful Hanukkah number, “A Hanukkah Wish,” will accompany the lighting of the menorah. Our finale will be a gorgeous, holiday classic that is familiar to everyone.
Get into the holiday spirit and join the PC Singers for an evening of wonderful seasonal music. Get your reserved seat early. You don’t want to miss this outstanding program!
Open Mic Night: Save the Date for December 18
With so many holiday-season events taking place throughout November, Open Mic has decided to postpone its scheduled November show and focus the club’s energy on preparing a special holiday program for Friday, Dec. 18. The evening will be dedicated to a good time and good works, and Open Mic is gathering a lineup of talent that promises to celebrate the season with joy, sing-alongs, and perhaps a few surprises.
If you’d like to be part of the fun, please visit our webpage to sign up to perform. Whether you are a singer, musician, magician, comedian, or performer with a unique act—solo or in a group—Open Mic invites you to share your “something special” and join us on stage.
Visit www.sites.google.com/view/pebblecreekopenmic/home for details, including the signup form and rules for performing.
Audience, please come early to choose your seats as this night will be popular. Come as you are or put on your holiday wear. It’s all in the name of a good time. We will be in the Eagle’s Nest (EN) Ballroom lobby on Dec. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to collect the $5 cover for the show that starts at 6 p.m. As always, you can bring in take-out from the EN restaurant and there will be a cash bar for you to enjoy as well.