Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts recently made its debut on Twitter. Follow us! We’ve started following some of the performers that are coming to the Hall this season like Melissa Gilbert and Michael Wolff. Even though, according to his Twitter, Wolff is enjoying the sites of L.A. and NYC this week, he will be making his way to Springfield to perform on Friday, Oct. 2. It’s not too late to get your tickets to this jazz concert!
Michael Wolff Fun Fact: Even with the type of schedule that Wolff must maintain with two sons in show business and living the life of a musician, he finds the time to mentor children with Tourette’s sydrome. He suffers from this ailment and serves on the board of directors of the Tourette Syndrome Association.
Speaking of children, Trout Fishing in America, a musical duo that captures the imagination of all ages is coming to Hammons Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The two musicians that make up this lively group Ezra Idlet (guitar) and Keith Grimwood (bass) have performed together for over three decades. While this family-friendly show will feature their kids’ songs, even the adults in our office are excited about them coming. Their wit and enthusiasm make audiences of all ages fans.
Trout Fishing in American Fun Fact: Idlet and Grimwood are best friends, but they look like they would be total opposites. Idlet, who is 6’9” tall, towers over Grimwood, who stands just over 5’1”.
NEWS FLASH: On September 23, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that ABBA has been nominated to be inducted this year. The music for MAMMA MIA! are songs written by ABBA.