OCC Theatre presents "Curious George and the Golden Meatball!"
“HE’S CURIOUS!” OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE THEATER IS BRINGING CURIOUS GEORGE TO TOWN FOR TWO SPECIAL EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
OLNEY, IL – Olney Central College Theater is bringing the lovable childhood character of Curious George to town for two special events. Many people have enjoyed the books, TV shows, and movies featuring Curious George, but few know the fascinating history of how he came to life. Long before getting himself into all sorts of mischief, the famous monkey made an incredible journey when his creators escaped the Nazi invasion of France. OCC Theater invites children, families, and adults of all ages to learn about this incredible adventure through the traveling art exhibit "The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey." The exhibit will be hosted at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center, located at 305 N West St in Olney.
The traveling exhibit showcases original and reproduction works of art depicting the miraculous escape of the Reys from Nazi-occupied France during WWII. OCC Theater will display their story along with fun activities for children. The exhibit will open Friday, November 12th, and run through Sunday, November 21st, from 6:00 to 8:00pm on weekdays and 1:00pm to 3:00pm on weekends. It is free and open to the public.
In addition to the sharing the history, Curious George will be live on stage! OCC Theater will present the musical Curious George and the Golden Meatball on the Ruth Henry Stage. Specifically designed for young audiences, this musical is full of fun songs and dances featuring George, The Man in the Yellow Hat, and their friends.
In Curious George and the Golden Meatball, All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away... something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef's meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.
Curious George and the Golden Meatball is a fun-filled adventure, in which George learns more about Rome... and meatballs... and the secret ingredient to cooking! Performances are at 7:00pm on Friday, November 19th, and Saturday, November 20th, and at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 21st. Tickets for the musical will go on sale online and at the OCC Theater box office at 10:00am on Monday, November 8th.
For more information about OCC theater and the Curious George events, visit https://www.iecc.edu/occtheater or the OCC Theater Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OCCTheater.
These events are made possible in part by the Olney Arts Council. For more information about OAC, visit https://www.olneyartscouncil.com/.
OLNEY, IL – Olney Central College Theater is bringing the lovable childhood character of Curious George to town for two special events. Many people have enjoyed the books, TV shows, and movies featuring Curious George, but few know the fascinating history of how he came to life. Long before getting himself into all sorts of mischief, the famous monkey made an incredible journey when his creators escaped the Nazi invasion of France. OCC Theater invites children, families, and adults of all ages to learn about this incredible adventure through the traveling art exhibit "The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey." The exhibit will be hosted at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center, located at 305 N West St in Olney.
The traveling exhibit showcases original and reproduction works of art depicting the miraculous escape of the Reys from Nazi-occupied France during WWII. OCC Theater will display their story along with fun activities for children. The exhibit will open Friday, November 12th, and run through Sunday, November 21st, from 6:00 to 8:00pm on weekdays and 1:00pm to 3:00pm on weekends. It is free and open to the public.
In addition to the sharing the history, Curious George will be live on stage! OCC Theater will present the musical Curious George and the Golden Meatball on the Ruth Henry Stage. Specifically designed for young audiences, this musical is full of fun songs and dances featuring George, The Man in the Yellow Hat, and their friends.
In Curious George and the Golden Meatball, All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away... something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef's meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.
Curious George and the Golden Meatball is a fun-filled adventure, in which George learns more about Rome... and meatballs... and the secret ingredient to cooking! Performances are at 7:00pm on Friday, November 19th, and Saturday, November 20th, and at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 21st. Tickets for the musical will go on sale online and at the OCC Theater box office at 10:00am on Monday, November 8th.
For more information about OCC theater and the Curious George events, visit https://www.iecc.edu/occtheater or the OCC Theater Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OCCTheater.
These events are made possible in part by the Olney Arts Council. For more information about OAC, visit https://www.olneyartscouncil.com/.
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The Olney Art Council was formed in 1974 as a non-profit organization with the purpose of fostering visual and performing arts in the Richland County area. The Arts Council works to provide an outlet for local artists and performers work to be seen and recognized. In addition to our local efforts, the Arts Council assists in providing professional entertainment for its members, patrons, and students in the surrounding area. Various entertainment includes music ensembles, theatre troupes, comedians, and puppeteers. The Arts Council also provides educational workshops on various topics spanning the arts in hopes to assist our members, patrons, and students in achieving a higher level of artistry and mastery in their work.
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Annual Events
Fall Festival
The OAC Annual Fall Festival is an exciting event for the area. Art and food vendors, both local and traveling, set up shop in the Olney City Park for a day of arts, crafts, food and entertainment. There are a range of activities for any age to participate in while visiting the fall festival. A children's art area is set up for the young and young at heart to enjoy. Art and craft demonstrations are also available to see as you wander from vendor to vendor. If you find yourself tired from visiting the vendor stands, an excellent place to rest is the park bandshell where you can find entertainment of all types perform all day long. Watch the young dancers and gymnasts of the area tumble and twirl, or listen to our local singers, jazz band, and marching band perform songs of old and new, or catch our 'headliner' act for the year! Whatever your taste, you're sure to find it at the Fall Festival. To learn how to register as a vendor, visit our Fall Festival page.
Fine Arts Showcase
The OAC Fine Arts Showcase is an excellent opportunity for area artists to showcase their art work. All mediums are welcome in this showcase and all art work is registered for adjudication with the option for the artist to sell his/her work. The showcase spans five days and concludes with an artist reception on the final evening where the winning artists are presented their awards. For more information on how to register as an artist for this event, please visit our Visual Arts page.
Summer Children's Theatre Workshop
The Olney Arts Council recognizes that the future of the arts in our community rests in the hands of our youth. Every summer, the Olney Arts Council, in conjunction with Olney Central College, holds a three-week summer children's theatre workshop. Any student entering 3rd Grade-9th Grade are eligible to participate. During the workshop, students learn about auditioning, character development, choreography, directing, music, costuming and so much more! The culminating event of the workshop is a performance of a Broadway, JR! musical where students are able to demonstrate their growth as young performers for their friends, family, and the community. To learn more about this workshop and how to register, visit our Performing Arts page.
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