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Winner receives pair of season tickets to Community Performance Series in Potsdam from NorthCountryNow.com

Posted 9/11/11

Melinda Loucks of Potsdam is the winner of a pair of season passes to the 2011-2012 Community Performance Series of concerts, dance and theater in Potsdam, compliments of NorthCountryNow.com. Her …

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Winner receives pair of season tickets to Community Performance Series in Potsdam from NorthCountryNow.com

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Melinda Loucks of Potsdam is the winner of a pair of season passes to the 2011-2012 Community Performance Series of concerts, dance and theater in Potsdam, compliments of NorthCountryNow.com.

Her name was drawn from the nearly 400 entries received since the online contest began several weeks ago.

The season tickets were sent to her Friday.

All shows will be presented at SUNY Potsdam. To order CPS tickets, call the box office at 267-2277.

The 2011-12 CPS shows schedule:

• Linda Eder, Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall. The Broadway and recording star presents a tribute to Broadway. Originating the role of Lucy Harris in “Jekyll & Hyde” on Broadway, Eder’s career has spanned national concert stages and numerous albums, including the recent release of NOW – the highly anticipated album reuniting her with composer Frank Wildhorn.

• Taylor 2, Paul Taylor Dance Company’s touring ensemble, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., and Wed. Sept. 21 at 10 a.m., Snell Theater. Established in 1993 to provide touring and outreach opportunities to the greater community, the small ensemble of modern dancers is known for bringing a mixture of athleticism, humor and a range of motion to the stage. The New York Times praises Taylor 2, calling it “a kind of a miracle... All of the dancers are considerable talents [who] unite fearlessness with skill.”

• Organist Janette Fishell, Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 p.m., Hosmer Hall. Fishell is Professor of Organ at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, where she teaches applied organ and courses in the church music curriculum. She has been featured in live radio broadcasts worldwide, including live recital broadcasts for the BBC from St. Marylebone Church, London; NHK, Tokyo; and Czech Radio. The American Organist says Janette Fishell is a “mature musician, plays with great sensitivity and strong, secure technique."

• “Danny, King of the Basement,” Monday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Snell Theater. Danny and his mom are constantly moving, trying to escape homelessness and overcome poverty. But Danny may not have it so bad, as his new friends on Clinton Street have more problems than just being hungry. Through it all, Danny’s creative spirit and positivity help everyone (including himself) overcome their obstacles. The Toronto Star raves ‘Danny’ is “everything that you want a show for young audiences to be.”

• Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall. Fleck is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most innovative and premiere banjo players. Together with his band the Flecktones, he combines the music of bluegrass, country, jazz, folk, classical, pop, and spoken word – making for one eclectic and entertaining concert experience. Béla Flecks' total GRAMMY count is 11 won and 27 nominations, making him the most nominated musician in more categories than anyone else in GRAMMY history.

• New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet, Sunday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall. The quintet features the legendary brass principles from the oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S. Enjoying worldwide exposure and an international reputation, the group features Philip Smith (Principal Trumpet), Matthew Muckey (Associate Principal Trumpet), Philip Myers (Principal Horn), Joe Alessi (Principal Trombone), and Alan Baer (Principal Tuba). The Principal Brass Quintet has become a regular feature on tours and residencies, contributing to New York Philharmonic’s performances in over 400 cities, in 63 countries on five continents.

• John Tartaglia’s “ImaginOcean,” Sunday, Jan. 8-9, Snell Theater. Join Tank, Bubbles, and Dorsel for their musical journey through the sea! Tony Award-winning creator John Tartaglia combines innovate puppetry and black-light techniques in this interactive, family friendly adventure. With splashes of song and dance (can you do the Jellyfish Jive?), our aquatic characters will discover the greatest treasure of all – friendship!

• The post-classical string quartet ETHEL, Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall. Acclaimed as America's premier postclassical string quartet, ETHEL invigorates contemporary concert music with refreshing exuberance, fierce intensity, imaginative programming and exceptional artistry. Formed in 1998, New York's ebullient ETHEL is comprised of Juilliard-trained performers Jennifer Choi (violin), Cornelius Dufallo (violin), Ralph Farris (viola), and Dorothy Lawson (cello). The group will be performing their “Present Beauty” program featuring composer Philip Glass’s suite from “The Hours.”

• SFJAZZ Collective, Saturday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall. An all-star jazz ensemble comprising eight of the finest performers and composers at work in jazz today, the group features a changing lineup with each member hand-selected to contribute their own unique sounds, styles and voices. Tackling the material of pop music icon Stevie Wonder, The Collective will perform new arrangements of Stevie’s work along with fresh original compositions by each of the members. The San Francisco Chronicle calls them “Fierce and elegant, precise and loose-limbed, artfully balancing intricate ensembles and blazing solos.”

• Nationial Public Radio’s “From the Top,” Saturday, Apr. 21, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall For the past decade, “From the Top” has been the preeminent showcase for America’s best young musicians. Hosted by Christopher O’Riley, NPR’s “From the Top” is one of the most popular weekly music series on public radio, reaching more than 700,000 loyal listeners on nearly 250 stations each week. Additionally, the Emmy Award-winning PBS television series (launched in 2007) shares the stories, passions, and performances of young artists into households all across America.