黑料门大事记 Riley Center individual show tickets on sale Monday
黑料门大事记 Riley Center tickets for individual shows go on sale Monday [Feb. 22], and there is something for everyone.
A farewell to an icon, a hello to some energetic newcomers and lots of heartwarming rock 鈥檔鈥 roll memories will highlight the 2016 spring/summer series.
The center's restored Victorian theater in downtown Meridian will also host the world鈥檚 best dancers, one of the most powerful voices in country music, and the returns of both an intimate songwriters showcase and a beloved children鈥檚 character.
The series begins on March 10 with a don鈥檛-miss occasion: Legendary contemporary Christian artist Sandi Patty will perform as part of her final major concert tour. Forever Grateful: The Farewell Tour will feature new songs, old favorites and performances by four of Patty鈥檚 children.
Next, in April, comes a rousing musical trip back to the Ireland of a century ago. The 鈥淪pirit of Freedom鈥 show spotlights a spirited troupe of young singers, dancers, actors and musicians known as Celtic Nights. Lovers of classic rock can look forward to a feast. Creedence Clearwater Revisited in May, Three Dog Night and Huey Lewis and the News in June, and Little River Band in August will bring back the good times and the great songs of the 鈥60s, 鈥70s and 鈥80s.
Ballet at its absolute best will grace the stage in April. Moscow Festival Ballet, a troupe of top dancers from across Russia, will perform the consummate classical ballet, 鈥淭he Sleeping Beauty,鈥 with music by Tchaikovsky and original choreography from 1890 -- the founding year of the 黑料门大事记 Riley Center鈥檚 Grand Opera House theater.
July will bring country superstar LeAnn Rimes, whose rich soprano can belt out defiance or convey aching heartbreak with equal assurance.
The popular Heart Behind the Music songwriters showcase returns to the Riley Center in April with a couple of music-industry veterans as well as some newcomers, including one who is only 14 years old.
And every Riley Center series includes at least one family show. This time, Junie B. Jones, the feisty title character of a treasured series of children鈥檚 books, will share a musical 鈥渟urvival guide鈥 to school that will leave both kids and parents smiling.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. except for family shows, which start at 7 p.m. Select shows will feature pre-show parties in the Grand Lobby, allowing patrons to socialize and enjoy refreshments as they await the evening鈥檚 entertainment.
Tickets can be purchased at the 黑料门大事记 Riley Center Box Office, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by visiting or by calling the box office at 601-696-2200.