CHILLICOTHE AREA ARTS

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Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center

For more information contact: 
Julie Ashbrook, Chillicothe Area Arts Council Administrator
660.646.1173
arts@chillicothemo.com

Welcome to the 2009-2010 Arts Season!
We have a fabulous lineup of events planned for the 2009-2010 season! We would like to say thank you to the individuals, businesses and organizations included in this program for showing their support of the arts by becoming members of the Chillicothe Area Arts Council this season. Their support enables us to bring outstanding programs to our community. We also want to give special recognition to the Chillicothe R-II Schools, the Chillicothe Development Corporation, Main Street Chillicothe, and the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce for their support and assistance throughout the year. We would also like to express our gratitude to Sue Bachman and the CHS students who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help bring productions to the stage at the Gary Dickinson PAC. Finally, thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, Mid-America Arts Alliance, Missouri Arts Council, Mervyn Jenkins Foundation, Roger Browning Foundation, and The Livingston County Community Foundation for providing ongoing financial assistance that is invaluable to our organization. Thank you for your attendance and your support of the Chillicothe Area Arts Council. --Board of Directors, Chillicothe Area Arts Council

Chillicothe Arts Council Gets $18,000
Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, C-T

The Chillicothe Area Arts Council has received an $18,000 grant from the Missouri Arts Council. While the area council normally receives a grant from the Missouri Arts Council, this year’s installment was more than usual. “And hopefully, there’s more to come,” Gary Miller, area arts board president said today. Miller said that the arts council is planning a $50,000 venue this season and season ticket sales most likely won’t come close to cover the cost. “We’re trying to raise $40,000 through ticket sales this year,” Miller said.

Chillicothe was one of several arts organizations in the area to receive a grant from the Missouri Arts Council (MAC). Specifically, Chillicothe, Hamilton, Macon, Mound City, St. Joseph and Trenton have been awarded a total of $236,749 in grants from the (MAC). The awards are part of $6.6 million in grants announced last month by Gov Matt. Blunt that will be given to nonprofit organizations throughout Missouri.

• 25th ANNUAL CHAUTAUQUA IN THE PARK - Sat. & Sun., Sept. 12-13, 2009
  Simpson Park, Chillicothe, Missouri
• RAVE ON! THE MUSIC OF BUDDY HOLLY - Sunday, October 4, 2009, 4 p.m.
  Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center
• BRANSON'S SWINGIN' CAJUN SHOW - Sunday, November 15, 2009, 4 p.m.
  Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center
• ROADKILL CLARINET QUINTET - Sunday, January 17, 2010, 4 p.m.
  Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center
• THE PIED PIPER - Saturday, January 31, 2009, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
  Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center
• WAR BONDS: The Songs and Letters of World War II - Sun., Feb. 28, 2010, 4 p.m.
  Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center
• FABLES - By the St. Louis Metro Theater - March 23, 2010
• 2nd ANNUAL AREA YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION - March 2010, TBA
• THE DUTTON FAMILY SHOW - Saturday, April 10, 2010, 7 p.m.
  Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center
• PRESIDENT'S STRING QUARTET - April 2010, TBA
• STRUM & STROLL - April 2010, TBA

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To reserve your season tickets, send your name, complete mailing address, phone number, and email address with your check covering desired membership to:

Chillicothe Area Arts Council
P.O. Box 1133, Chillicothe, MO 64601

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Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center

The 850-seat Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art auditorium that serves both the community and the school district alike.

The DPAC was constructed through $2.5 million gifts from the Dickinson Foundation through the Gary Dickinson Family, Hedrick Foundation, Roger A. Browning Foundation, Citizens Bank & Trust, John & Virgie Irvin, Joe & Gladys McCall Foundation, the Milbank Family, Helen Lee Meador, Chillicothe State Bank, Jim & Mary Staton, Rolfe & Julie McCoy, J. Lane Essig Estate, Geneva Wightman, Kenneth & Gloria Harden, Don & Nan Chapman, Gary & Katherine Dickinson Memorials, Chillicothe Rotary Foundation, Walter & Margaret L. Miller Family, and Geroge K. & Dorothy B. Meinershagen, as well as through generous gifts from the community.

Community theater productions are held here, as well as school plays and presentations, concerts, Chillicothe Arts Council events, Missouri Community Betterment competitions, Ballet Arts dance recitals, annual meetings of area businesses, and much more. This facility is truly a remarkable addition to our school and community.

Map of Chillicothe School District
The Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center is on Hornet Road, just south of the new high school on new Highway 190 (turn west at the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and Highway 190 north of town).

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Julie Ashbrook – Arts Council Administrator

Arts Council Executive Officers 09-10

President – Gary Miller Vice President – Shirley Marriott Secretary – Licha Kelley-King Treasurer – Mel Gregg Board Members Sue Bachman Nonie Brookshier Sarah Cavanah Becca Johnston Brenda O'Halloran E.L. Reed Eric Sensenich Karen-Kay Summerville Christina Venner Robin Westphal Dale Whiteside Julie Ashbrook

Julie Ashbrook Chillicothe Area Arts Council Administrator
Monday, December 15, 2008, C-T

CAPTION: Julie Ashbrook began work Monday, December 15, 2008, as the Chillicothe Area Arts Council administrator, replacing Garni Churan who was recently hired as executive vice president of the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce. Julie holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri as well as a degree in education. She has worked as a news reporter for the Omaha World Herald, advertising director for the Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, ad salesman for KCHI Radio, and is a retired Chillicothe R-2 English instructor.

C-T Photo/ Catherine Stortz Ripley

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Season Tickets

One season ticket can be used for admission to all arts events.

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