November Family Arts at a Glance
JUST FOR KIDS
Brown Bear Brown Bear and Other Treasured Stories @ The Orpheum
Friday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Children ages 3 and up are welcome to watch classic Eric Carle stories come to life onstage using puppetry and scenic effects. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is accompanied by other popular tales including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.
$15. VIP tickets: $20. BOX OFFICE 525-3000
PB&J: Indian Song and Dance @ GPAC
Saturday, November 12, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 8 and under are invited to come move and groove to Indian music and dance. Team Dance Versify, a local performance group introduces audience to the dance styles of India ranging from classical to Bollywood.
$8/child. Free up to two adults. BOX OFFICE 751-7500.
Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! @ The Circuit Playhouse
November 25 through December 23. On opening and closing Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday, at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.
The show based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park, shares the story of how the world’s funniest first grader Junie B Jones takes on her Secret Santa Bossy-Head May. Join in Junie’s excitement as she welcomes the holidays.
$15-$40 BOX OFFICE 726-4656
CONCERTS
GPAC Youth Symphony Program Winter Concert @ GPAC
Sunday, November 20, at 3 p.m.
Come listen to the fall concert performance presented by the students of Mozart String Ensemble, Mendelssohn String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra. New associate music director Jonathan Schallert conducts Morton Gould’s “American Salute” and Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a.”
$10 BOX OFFICE 751-7500
MUSICALS
Peter Pan @ Playhouse on the Square
November 11 through December 31. Fridays at 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. This timeless tale of adventure entertains families with songs including “I Gotta Crow” and “I’m Flying” and the concept of never growing up delights audience of all ages.
$15-$45. Reservations. BOX OFFICE 726-4656.
DANCE
Mr. Otis' Dance Boot Camp Showcase II @ BPACC
November 18 & 19, at 7 p.m.
TheatreKids progarm’s first production of the season kicks off with students showcasing dance routines learned from Mr. Otis Smith. Get ready to watch a performance that features everything from jazz, ballet to tap.
$10 BOX OFFICE 385-644
Nut Remix @ Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
November 18-20. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. New Ballet Ensemble’s 14th annual production features Lil’ Buck with Maxx Reed and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra & Big Band. Come experience the new Nutcracker where Clara takes you on a trip around the world to Spain, West Guinea, China, and Harlem.
$15-$50 For details, call 726-9225.
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW
Rhapsody in Black at The Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum
Friday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m.
A one-man show that explores LeLand Gantt’s personal journey to understand and transcend racism in America. Developed at NYC’s Actors Studio by Estelle Parsons, the show is written and performed by LeLand Gantt. Recommended for children ages 13 and up.
$15 BOX OFFICE 525-3000