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2010-11 Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts Series

Since 1998, Bethel has teamed up with Hesston (Kan.) College to bring internationally renowned performers to the campuses of Bethel and Hesston through the HBPA series. Season tickets are available, at prices ranging from $60 to $70 with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Call (620) 327-8158 or (316) 284-5205 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for reservations or to inquire about season or single-event tickets or order tickets online at www.hesstonbooks.com.

The HBPA series is funded in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Other sponsoring agencies, companies and organizations include Excel Industries and Hustler Turf Equipment, Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the cities of Hesston and North Newton. Additional funding for the HBPA series is provided by area patrons.

Thursday, October 21
	The Wailin' Jennys Three extraordinary voices, one singular vision: The Wailin’ Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents almost eight years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada’s midwestern heartland. The Jennys return to Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts for their only Kansas performance in 2010-11. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Bethel College
Friday, November 5
	Viver Brasil Experience the jubilant power and passion of Afro-Brazilian dance, live percussion and vocals in this National Dance Project-funded presentation that the Los Angeles Times calls “irrepressible...spirited…Brazilian to the core.” 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Bethel College
Tuesday, February 8
	Chanticleer Called “the world’s reigning male chorus,” by The New Yorker magazine, and named 2008 Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, Chanticleer’s “symphony of voices” returns to Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts for another spectacular performance. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Bethel College
Sunday, February 20
	Lyric Arts Trio: American Voices Hailing from Kansas City, acclaimed soprano Sarah Tannehill, clarinetist Elena Talley and pianist Daniel Velicer join forces to present a dynamic program celebrating Kansas’ 2011 sesquicentennial. 3 p.m. Hesston Mennonite Church Hesston College
Sunday, April 17
	Three-Part Invention Three of the most original instrumentalists to ever mutate out of the gene pool join forces to breathe new life into the time-honored piano trio tradition. Featured are, from the Turtle Island String Quartet, electric violinist Tracy Silverman; from the Paul Winter Consort, two-time Grammy winning cellist Eugene Friesen; and Windham Hill recording artist and Grammy nominee Phil Aaberg on piano. 3 p.m. Hesston Mennonite Church Hesston College