W E L C O M E T O T H E

Delphi Opera House

The restoration is complete! It is time to raise the cur-tain on a new era for the Delphi Opera House as we present our Grand Opening Season. We invite you to come in, have a seat, and celebrate this historic season with us as we honor our past and step into our future.

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moctober 24 | 7:30PM | $75

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BEN DANIELS BAND

The guy can finger-pick a nimble lead on guitar. He can growl a blues vocal or croon a gentle ballad. He writes songs that are funny, poignant, melodic, and catchy. Daniels is a legit musician, unlike many celebrities who use their fame to prop up their mediocre hobbies. Toledo City Paper

Emmy Award Winner actor and musician Jeff Daniels has authored over 400 songs, and played over 300 gigs the past 12 years from Maine to Alaska to Californ-i-a with his preferred venue of choice being clubs and hundred year old opera houses, touring with his sons band (the Ben Daniels Band). Daniels is also founder of The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan for which he has written 15 plays and most recently he played Will McAvoy on HBOs The Newsroom, and is immortally linked with Jim Carrey in Dumb and Dumber.

This energetic ensemble has performed their uniquely captivating sound on the VIP stage at Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, at The Indiana Statehouse, and various fairs and festivals. The band also plays larger venues throughout the nations heartland, fre-quently performing prior to some of the worlds most well-known musical artists.

mNOVEMBER 7 | 7:30PM | $18

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Tri (Gaelic for the number three) wonderfully mixes Celtic and main-stream music. Blended together by three delightful personalities: Brad of the nationally acclaimed Moth-er Grove, Laura, formerly of Moth-er Grove and Rodney of New Moon Groove, Tri serves up a perfect mix of foot stomping rock and roll infused with rollicking Gaelic groove. Its im-possible to stay in your seat as they play a range of original music and nostalgic covers.

TRIS I G H T S & S O U N D S

mNOVEMBER 14 | 7 :30PM | $18

Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duos music is wide-ranging- compromising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelleys songs move him to tears, and BBC Radios Bob Harris calls their songs brilliant.

Co-Sponsored by Delphi Public Library and the Delphi Opera House this concert is offered at no charge as a Christmas gift to the community. In the spirit of giving, we asked that guests bring a gift item that will be donated to the Carroll County Community Christmas Basket project.

mdecember 12 | 7:30PM | free

Kelley McRae DuoS I G H T S & S O U N D S

Singer, songwriter and piano player, Nicky grew up in New York City suburbia, spent summers in the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico, studied along some of the worlds best up and coming talents at Berklee College of Music in Boston and learned how to write country songs in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently she divides her time between West Lafayette, Indiana and Nashville, TN as she continues her journey as an adventure that she tells in her music. www.nickyroodmusic.com

mfebruary 5 | 7:30PM | $18

NICKY ROODS I G H T S & S O U N D S

mMARCH 5 | 7:30PM | $28

DREW HAST INGSS I G H T S & S O U N D S

Drews commanding presence onstage immediately stamps his trademark comedy that is both hilarious and self-deprecating, including observations of the human condition and the declining state of American society. His status as an unlikely farmer has been enhanced by his vast new following of farm and ag-oriented audiences. He is a regular favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio show which has given him a huge Midwest following.

This rhythmic, inspired guitarist and performance artist blends many musical genres with fervor and grace. When he hits the stage to perform, he plays every inch of his guitar pulling out every part of it or anything else an arms length or foot kick away. Throughout a performance Michael may make use of technology, his improv skills, objects in the room, and audience interaction to make music for the ears but more importantly a musical experience for the senses.

mmarch 11 | 7:30PM | $28

michael kelseyS I G H T S & S O U N D S

Treat yourself to an afternoon of American Roots music from Blues to Bluegrass, Country to Celtic, old swing standards to award-winning original songs delivered with a fine sense of musicality and harmony. This Cincinnati-based group has what it takes to please all types of Roots music fans. Using guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, concertina, and vocals, all of this adds up to a performance thats been described as seamless, life-sized complex, subtle and powerful and a joy.

WILD CARROTS I G H T S & S O U N D S

mMARCH 20 | 3 :00PM | $18

Hailing from the small town of Wingate, IN, Cap is a singer songwriter. Growing up, he listened to the likes of Jack Johnson, Blind Melon and Jimi Hendrix. Following his senior year, tragedy struck, and Cap began seeking a way to release his emotions; It was then that he discovered music. The lyrics found in his original songs are conceived during his long distance runs. Much like his running, his best work as a musician comes after he has pushed himself beyond what he thought was possible.

mapril 1 | 7:30PM | $18

CAP QUIRKS I G H T S & S O U N D S

This 25-30 member mixed-voice ensemble celebrates inspirational music including African-American spirituals, gospel, Latin pieces and more. Heart & Soul is a high-energy group that welcomes a plethora of musical backgrounds and comprises both undergraduate and post-graduate students. This melting pot of cultures and close-knit individuals shares a musical journey that is enjoyed by audiences from all walks of life.

HEART & SOULS I G H T S & S O U N D S

mAPRIL 3 | 3 :00PM | $18

The Indianapolis paper NUVO calls The Whipstitch Sallies bluegrass rockers with panache. Four women command the stage with their electrifying presence, traditional instruments, and tight harmonies. Allie Burbrink drives the rhythm on open-back banjo and guitar while Kat Erickson holds down the groove on upright bass. Sam Herrins blistering mandolin licks and Katie Burks spirited fiddle leads kick up an exuberant racket thats rooted in mountain music but informed by styles from country and jazz to indie rock.

mapril 9 | 7:30PM | $18

the whipst itch sall iesS I G H T S & S O U N D S

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For nearly a decade, this talented group has been treating Chicagoland to stellar renditions of both famous masterpieces and lesser-known gems. No Metropolis Oboe Quartet experience is the same, with the close-knit group of musicians eager to share their extensive musical knowledge with audience members via playful conversations interspersed throughout the program. Classical music takes on new life and meaning through these high energy performances filled with memorable melodies and lush harmonies that redefine chamber music for a new age.

metropolis quartetS I G H T S & S O U N D S

mMAY 7 | 7 :30PM | $28

mmay 14 | 7:30PM | $28

DENNIS STROUGHMATTL E S P I R I T C R E O L E

Fingers and bow flying, Dennis Stroughmatt takes listeners on a musical odyssey not so different from his own musical journeys into Upper Louisiana Creole culture. Taught to play fiddle by local Creole fiddlers living along the Mississippi River near St. Louis, Dennis is now the authority on this regional pocket of American antiquity. A vibrant blend of Celtic, Canadian and Old Time sounds, this unique music bridges gaps between contemporary Canadian and Louisiana Cajun styles.

In 1878 John Lathropes cornet band played for a grand ball at the Assion-Ruffing City Hall, later known as the Delphi Opera House. Today as we celebrate the grand reopening of this historic gem, we invite you to enjoy the sounds of The Vintage Brass as they perform music from the 1840s to the early jazz period of the 1920s.

mOCTOBER 16 | 7:30PM | $10

vintage brass bandA S U B G R O U P O F L A F A Y E T T E C I T I Z E N S B A N D

In a rare opportunity to listen to someone who lived in the US during days of World War II, Vickie Maris Greeson interviews her mom, Lucille Carr Maris. Get first-hand insight about life on the home front when everyday items were scarce, and loved ones were deployed. Learn how Lucille and husband Jim a B-24 bomber kept their love alive with an ocean and a war in between them - a love that sustained a marriage of 65 years. In honor of our Veterans and for the sacrifices they made, this event is offered at no charge and open to the public.

mNOVEMBER 8 | 2:00PM | free

world war i iA V I E W O F T H E H O M E F R O N T

mOCTOBER 17 | 6:30PM | $100

GRAND CELEBRAT ION BALLG R A N D C E L E B R A T I O N

A social event to be held in authentic 1860s fashion! No pains will be spared to make the evening one of exceptional celebration. Formal finery required & period costume enthusiastically encouraged.A recreation of an 1865 ball held in honor of returning Civil War soldiers, Delphi Opera House hosts its own Grand Celebration Ball featuring period music, dance, etiquette instruction, food and moonlight carriage rides through historic neighborhoods.

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The life of Abraham Lincoln spanned a period of change, growth and struggle in our young nation. Historian and musician Chris Vallillo presents a rich and historically accurate presentation using period music Lincoln may well have known and sung. His program has been performed in association with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, The Lincoln Home National Historic site, Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum and various touring exhibits.

ABRAHAM L INCOLNT H R O U G H S O N G

mFEBRUARY 20 | 3 :00PM | $18

In 1882 Riley made his first of many appearances at the Delphi Opera House. Today, actor and artist Jeff Kuehl, known throughout Indiana as James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet, makes a historical appearance at the Delphi Opera House. A regular performer at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Kuehl has also portrayed Mark Twain in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Join us for this celebratory event on the centenary of Rileys death.

mJULY 16 | 3:00PM | $10

AN AFTERNOONW I T H J A M E S W H I T C O M B R I L E Y

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In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kidsprobably the most inventively awful kids in history. A story of mayhem and fun when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on. The play is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a staple for theatre groups across the U.S.

THE BEST CHRISTMASPAGAENT EVER

mNOVEMBER 27 & 28 at 7 :30PM NOVEMBER 29 at 3 :00PM | $10

Carla, a writer on deadline, needs an easy job that will allow her to complete her romance novel before the week is through. When she lands a position at Cosmos Laundromat, she believes life will be easy, but when she encounters the locals, she discovers that life is not what is seems. Everyone has a story, including Ruby and Layla, a grandma and pregnant granddaughter, John, the violin-playing vending machine repairman, Johnny B., the charming drug dealer, Mooch, whose clothes are always found in another customers laundry load, Janet, an overwrought mother of nine and Sharon, a young newlywed who has a surprising connection to Carlas past. Will Carla finish her novel on time or will she have to go back to the beginning and start over?

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ALL WASHED UPBY STACY POST (CARROLL COUNTY NATIVE)

JUNE 17 & 19 at 7 :30PM JUNE 19 at 3 :00PM |

TICKETSTBA

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So swift is the action, so involved the situations, so rib tickling the plot in this London hit that at its finish audiences are left as exhausted from laughter as though they had run a foot race. Galloping in and out of the four doors of an English vicarage are an American actor and actress (he is now stationed with the air force in England), a cockney maid who has seen too many American movies, an old maid who touches alcohol for the first time in her life, four men in clergyman suits presenting the problem of which is which, for disguised as one is an escaped prisoner, and a sedate Bishop aghast at all these goings on and the trumped up stories they tell him.

SEE HOW THEY RUN

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A F A R C E I N T H R E E A C T S

AUGUST 12 & 13 at 7 :30PM AUGUST 14 at 3 :00PM

See How They Run . . . .

by Philip King

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Written by Arliss Jeffries, directed by Kris Kazmierczak and performed by Lafayette Civic Theatre, this exciting radio play features live sound effects. Featuring the chilling tale of the master of horror, Edgar Allan Poe, An Evening With Poe promises to be as frightful as it is delightful.

mOCTOBER 30 | 7:30PM | $18

an evening with poeL A F A Y E T T E C I V I C T H E A T R E

Our halls will be decked for the season and our walls will be lined with beautiful art from the some of the regions best artists. Shop for the holidays for paintings, ceramics, textiles, photography, jewelry, and more. A great opportunity to find that perfect gift for a loved one or yourself. Artist reception will be held during the opening on November 6. Join us from 6:30-9:00pm on the 6th, 11:00 - 5:00pm on the 7th, and 1:00-5:00pm on the 8th.

mNOVEMBER 6-8

HOLIDAY art showC E L E B R A T I O N S

No secret knocks or passwords required - just come on in and swing in the New Year with this throwback to the 1920s and the Speak Easy where lively blues and jazz filled the hall as well as your soul. Enjoy liquid libation and a generous spread of refreshments . . . We will roll up the rugs for dancing too. Feather boas and pinstripes optional but a festive spirit is a must.

mOCTOBER 30 | 7:30PM | $28

JAZZY NEW YEAR S EVE1 9 2 0 s S P E A K E A S Y

valentine s c inema, chocolate & cheers

The perfect Valentines Day wrapped up in a single event. Enjoy a early classic film presentation, a glass of wine (or 2), decadent chocolate and a sampling of seductive cheeses. Film historian, Eric Grayson offers history and commentary on selected film as well as the history of the art form.

mfebruary 13 | 7:30PM | $25

C E L E B R A T I O N s

Anderson Folklorico Dance Troupe and Meztli-Cultural exists as a cultural entity promoting diversity through education, art, music and dance projects inspired by traditional Mexican Heritage. Based in Anderson, IN, Folklorico and Meztli-Cultural are under the direction of Amber and Esteban Martinez who bring more than 25 years of experience as folk artists of the California-based Aztlan Academy of San Jose and Conjunto Xitlali. Through expressive dance and a dazzling array of color, theyve shared their love of culture with communities across Indiana and Chicago.

mMAY 21 | 7:30PM | $10

ANDERSON FOLKLORICOAND MEZTL I -CULTURAL

Accessories make a statement and can create a completely different look with just a few simple changes. An afternoon tea and presentation on the history of fashion presented by Jean Cole, curator Cole Clothing Museum, Logansport, IN. Items from Jeans extensive collection will be used to demonstrate how dramatically accessories can enhance a wardrobe.

mjune 4 | 3:00pm | $15

vintage accesoriesfashion show & tea