Davies Amphitheater
Glenwood, Iowa
Summer 2008 Schedule
All Shows Start at 7:00 p.m.
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The Davies Amphitheater 2008 season of Entertainment is brought to you through
the generosity of
Mr. Charlie Davies,
The Raymond Thomas Trust, and
The Friends of the Davies Amphitheater
Cost |
Adults $5.00 |
Students $4.00 |
Gold Card Family Pass
$40.00
Good for immediate family
for all shows |
Note - The United States Air Force (USAF) Brass in Blue, Nightwing, & Noteables
And Southwest Iowa Men's Chorus, concerts are FREE
There will be a free will offering for the Glenwood Community Band concerts
Schedule
June July August
October 4 Fund Raiser
Printable Schedule Printable Show Descriptions
The Davies Amphitheater, situated in the beautiful Glenwood Lake Park, offers quality, family entertainment throughout the summer months. The facility which won the 1981 Iowa Architectural Award for design was left to the people of Glenwood in the estate of the late Mr. Charlie Davies. In addition to the generosity of Mr. Davies, the amphitheater is supported by the Raymond Thomas Trust and the Friends of the Davies Amphitheater.
The Davies Amphitheater seats 750 people. It is equipped with dressing rooms, public rest rooms, concession stand and is handicapped accessible. The facility also has a complete sound system and full theatrical lighting.
Although the amphitheater management schedules regular evenings of entertainment, the facility is also available for rent by the public. Many area churches have taken advantage of this lovely setting and have held morning services and weddings there.
For more information about the Davies Amphitheater
contact Russ or Sybil Finken at (712) 527-3250 or e-mail FinkenSRC@aol.com.
June 2008 Schedule
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July Schedule
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August Schedule
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Saturday, October 4
Blugrass and Bar-B-Q
Fundraiser for the Amphitheater Roof
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June 2008 Show Schedule
Sunday
June 8
Free Will Offering
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Glenwood Community Band - The Glenwood Community Band has been in existence for 2 years, and is comprised of approximately 40 musicians, ranging in age from 16 to 70. Directed by Pete Jacobus and Gordon Woodrow, the band’s programs feature that old time 'Concert in the Park' atmosphere, complete with an announcer, and a broad selection of music that is sure to entertain everyone.
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Sunday
June 15
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 |
Melody Wranglers - The Melody Wranglers kick it up with old style country, western swing and honky-tonk music. They tip their hats to such country music greats as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, Buck Owens, Dolly Parton and Merle Haggard. Each of the Wranglers has over 30 years of professional music experience and all are former members of the legendary Nebraska country-swing band, Sour Mash. Wrangler members have recorded on numerous albums and CDs, performed on radio and TV and have won awards at music festivals across the country. With tight vocal harmonies and hot instrumental picking, if it calls for country, these folks can handle it.
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Sunday
June 22
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 |
Southwest Iowa Men’s Chorus - The Southwest Iowa Men’s Chorus, sponsored by Iowa Western Community College, is in its tenth year of performing. The group is under the direction of Joel Johnston, conductor, presenter, choreographer and adjudicator with 23 years of experience in music education. The chorus consists of approximately 35 men from the southwest Iowa area, including 7 from Glenwood. The group will be a featured performer at the Nebraska Choral Directors convention in July.
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Saturday
June 28
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Urban Delight & The Horns of Plenty - Featuring an eight piece combo and Camille Metoyer-Moten on vocals, this outstanding variety show will present music by Michael Buble, Chicago, Meatloaf, Etta James, Bette Midler, Santana, Patsy Cline, ABBA, the Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, the Four Tops, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Shania Twain, Kool and the Gang and more.
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Sunday
June 29
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Glory Road - This Gospel Quartet from Council Bluffs was formed in 1998. Glory Road performs across the Midwest with their music ministry and southern gospel style of music.
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July 2008 Show Schedule
Thursday
July 3
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 |
Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s - Welcome back to the Davies Amphitheater stage, Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s. They let us know that The Music Didn’t Die. Performing since the age of 11, Richie is best known for his tribute to Buddy Holly. Eighteen year-old Richie has performed on stage with the Crickets (Buddy Holly’s band), Bobby Vee, the Drifters, the Shirelles, and many of the other early Rock’n Roll bands. If you have ever tapped your feet to the music of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, Roy Orbison, Elvis, the Everly Brothers and many others, you won’t want to miss “Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s.” www.richieleeproductions.com
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Saturday
July 12
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Avi8ors - Celebrate the music of the Greatest Generation. With a bit of a “USO Show” feel, the singers perform in authentic WWII uniforms and stay as true to the period as possible. Their repertoire includes 75 WWII era numbers including some silly songs, Broadway tunes, popular tunes, World War II songs, crooner numbers, religious and patriotic pieces. www.avi8ors.com
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Sunday
July 13
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Pam and the Pearls - Seven of Omaha's most gifted and acclaimed musicians/performers will present a variety of jazz, contemporary, pop/rock, Broadway and ballads. www.pamandthepearls.com Back by Popular Demand!
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Sunday
July 20
Free Concert
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USAF Brass in Blue - This is the USAF newest performing group. Composed of eleven brass players, one percussionist and one vocalist, Brass In Blue inspires the hearts and minds of military and civilian audiences with their music. The group’s repertoire includes classical, marches, jazz, original compositions and patriotic favorites.
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Friday
July 25
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Kid Fiddlers - The Jackson Family Band is from Salt Lake City. The five children range in age from 5 – 17 perform across the United States and Europe. Amazing vocally, instrumentally and clogging, they are a favorite of audiences of all ages. www.kidfiddlers.com
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Saturday
July 26
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Lonny Lynn Orchestra - Entertaining since 1983, this 11 piece ballroom dance band specializes in recreating the hits of the great swing band era of the 30’s and 40’s with some Country and Latin music, as well. www.lonnylynn.com
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Sunday
July 27
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Toasted Ponies - If you like bluegrass, new acoustic music and great original songs, you’ll love the Toasted Ponies. The members of this exciting quartet are all great singers and their music features wonderful harmonies.
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August 2008 Show Schedule
Saturday
August 2
Free Concert
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USAF Night Wing - Night Wing is the country/rock showcase group of the USAF Heartland of America. Their music stretches from the hottest new country and alternative charts to rock-n-roll classics
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Saturday
August 9
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Generations of Rock and Roll - This multi-generational 50’s & 60’s rock and roll show has 10 outstanding vocalists, tight harmonies, a powerful horn section and outstanding instrumentalists. These R&R pioneers perform the music of Elvis, the Everly Brothers, the Beach Boys and many, many more. www.generationsofrocknroll.com
To top |
Friday
August 15
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Lightning Bugs - This swinging jazz trio from Lincoln, Nebraska features jazz and pop standards from the 30’s and 40’s when the big bands were blowing and the dance floors were crowded.
To top |
Saturday
August 16
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
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Five Decades - Your full service Rock and Roll Provider – Playing your favorites from the origins of rock and roll to the new sounds of today.
To top |
Saturday
August 23
Free Concert
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USAF Noteables - The Noteables are the Jazz Band component of the USAF Heartland of America Band. The most frequently requested ensemble, the Noteables have performed all over the world.
To top |
Sunday
August 24
Free Concert |
Glenwood Community Band - The Glenwood Community Band has been in existence for 2 years, and is comprised of approximately 40 musicians, ranging in age from 16 to 70. Directed by Pete Jacobus and Gordon Woodrow, the band’s programs feature that old time 'Concert in the Park' atmosphere, complete with an announcer, and a broad selection of music that is sure to entertain everyone.
To top
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Davies Amphitheater
Glenwood, Iowa
Summer 2008 Schedule
All Shows Start at 7:00 p.m.
<< ---- Back to GlenwoodNet |
|
The Davies Amphitheater 2008 season of Entertainment is brought to you through
the generosity of
Mr. Charlie Davies,
The Raymond Thomas Trust, and
The Friends of the Davies Amphitheater
Cost |
Adults $5.00 |
Students $4.00 |
Gold Card Family Pass
$40.00
Good for immediate family
for all shows |
Note - The United States Air Force (USAF) Brass in Blue, Nightwing, & Noteables
And Southwest Iowa Men's Chorus, concerts are FREE
There will be a free will offering for the Glenwood Community Band concerts
Schedule
June July August
October 4 Fund Raiser
Printable Schedule Printable Show Descriptions
The Davies Amphitheater, situated in the beautiful Glenwood Lake Park, offers quality, family entertainment throughout the summer months. The facility which won the 1981 Iowa Architectural Award for design was left to the people of Glenwood in the estate of the late Mr. Charlie Davies. In addition to the generosity of Mr. Davies, the amphitheater is supported by the Raymond Thomas Trust and the Friends of the Davies Amphitheater.
The Davies Amphitheater seats 750 people. It is equipped with dressing rooms, public rest rooms, concession stand and is handicapped accessible. The facility also has a complete sound system and full theatrical lighting.
Although the amphitheater management schedules regular evenings of entertainment, the facility is also available for rent by the public. Many area churches have taken advantage of this lovely setting and have held morning services and weddings there.
For more information about the Davies Amphitheater
contact Russ or Sybil Finken at (712) 527-3250 or e-mail FinkenSRC@aol.com.
June 2008 Schedule
To top
July Schedule
To top
August Schedule
To top
Saturday, October 4
Blugrass and Bar-B-Q
Fundraiser for the Amphitheater Roof
To top
June 2008 Show Schedule
Sunday
June 8
Free Will Offering
|
Glenwood Community Band - The Glenwood Community Band has been in existence for 2 years, and is comprised of approximately 40 musicians, ranging in age from 16 to 70. Directed by Pete Jacobus and Gordon Woodrow, the band’s programs feature that old time 'Concert in the Park' atmosphere, complete with an announcer, and a broad selection of music that is sure to entertain everyone.
To top |
Sunday
June 15
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 |
Melody Wranglers - The Melody Wranglers kick it up with old style country, western swing and honky-tonk music. They tip their hats to such country music greats as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, Buck Owens, Dolly Parton and Merle Haggard. Each of the Wranglers has over 30 years of professional music experience and all are former members of the legendary Nebraska country-swing band, Sour Mash. Wrangler members have recorded on numerous albums and CDs, performed on radio and TV and have won awards at music festivals across the country. With tight vocal harmonies and hot instrumental picking, if it calls for country, these folks can handle it.
To top |
Sunday
June 22
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 |
Southwest Iowa Men’s Chorus - The Southwest Iowa Men’s Chorus, sponsored by Iowa Western Community College, is in its tenth year of performing. The group is under the direction of Joel Johnston, conductor, presenter, choreographer and adjudicator with 23 years of experience in music education. The chorus consists of approximately 35 men from the southwest Iowa area, including 7 from Glenwood. The group will be a featured performer at the Nebraska Choral Directors convention in July.
To top |
Saturday
June 28
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Urban Delight & The Horns of Plenty - Featuring an eight piece combo and Camille Metoyer-Moten on vocals, this outstanding variety show will present music by Michael Buble, Chicago, Meatloaf, Etta James, Bette Midler, Santana, Patsy Cline, ABBA, the Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, the Four Tops, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Shania Twain, Kool and the Gang and more.
To top |
Sunday
June 29
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Glory Road - This Gospel Quartet from Council Bluffs was formed in 1998. Glory Road performs across the Midwest with their music ministry and southern gospel style of music.
To top |
July 2008 Show Schedule
Thursday
July 3
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 |
Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s - Welcome back to the Davies Amphitheater stage, Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s. They let us know that The Music Didn’t Die. Performing since the age of 11, Richie is best known for his tribute to Buddy Holly. Eighteen year-old Richie has performed on stage with the Crickets (Buddy Holly’s band), Bobby Vee, the Drifters, the Shirelles, and many of the other early Rock’n Roll bands. If you have ever tapped your feet to the music of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, Roy Orbison, Elvis, the Everly Brothers and many others, you won’t want to miss “Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s.” www.richieleeproductions.com
To top |
Saturday
July 12
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Avi8ors - Celebrate the music of the Greatest Generation. With a bit of a “USO Show” feel, the singers perform in authentic WWII uniforms and stay as true to the period as possible. Their repertoire includes 75 WWII era numbers including some silly songs, Broadway tunes, popular tunes, World War II songs, crooner numbers, religious and patriotic pieces. www.avi8ors.com
To top |
Sunday
July 13
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Pam and the Pearls - Seven of Omaha's most gifted and acclaimed musicians/performers will present a variety of jazz, contemporary, pop/rock, Broadway and ballads. www.pamandthepearls.com Back by Popular Demand!
To top |
Sunday
July 20
Free Concert
|
USAF Brass in Blue - This is the USAF newest performing group. Composed of eleven brass players, one percussionist and one vocalist, Brass In Blue inspires the hearts and minds of military and civilian audiences with their music. The group’s repertoire includes classical, marches, jazz, original compositions and patriotic favorites.
To top |
Friday
July 25
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Kid Fiddlers - The Jackson Family Band is from Salt Lake City. The five children range in age from 5 – 17 perform across the United States and Europe. Amazing vocally, instrumentally and clogging, they are a favorite of audiences of all ages. www.kidfiddlers.com
To top |
Saturday
July 26
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Lonny Lynn Orchestra - Entertaining since 1983, this 11 piece ballroom dance band specializes in recreating the hits of the great swing band era of the 30’s and 40’s with some Country and Latin music, as well. www.lonnylynn.com
To top |
Sunday
July 27
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Toasted Ponies - If you like bluegrass, new acoustic music and great original songs, you’ll love the Toasted Ponies. The members of this exciting quartet are all great singers and their music features wonderful harmonies.
To top |
August 2008 Show Schedule
Saturday
August 2
Free Concert
|
USAF Night Wing - Night Wing is the country/rock showcase group of the USAF Heartland of America. Their music stretches from the hottest new country and alternative charts to rock-n-roll classics
To top |
Saturday
August 9
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Generations of Rock and Roll - This multi-generational 50’s & 60’s rock and roll show has 10 outstanding vocalists, tight harmonies, a powerful horn section and outstanding instrumentalists. These R&R pioneers perform the music of Elvis, the Everly Brothers, the Beach Boys and many, many more. www.generationsofrocknroll.com
To top |
Friday
August 15
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Lightning Bugs - This swinging jazz trio from Lincoln, Nebraska features jazz and pop standards from the 30’s and 40’s when the big bands were blowing and the dance floors were crowded.
To top |
Saturday
August 16
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00
|
Five Decades - Your full service Rock and Roll Provider – Playing your favorites from the origins of rock and roll to the new sounds of today.
To top |
Saturday
August 23
Free Concert
|
USAF Noteables - The Noteables are the Jazz Band component of the USAF Heartland of America Band. The most frequently requested ensemble, the Noteables have performed all over the world.
To top |
Sunday
August 24
Free Concert |
Glenwood Community Band - The Glenwood Community Band has been in existence for 2 years, and is comprised of approximately 40 musicians, ranging in age from 16 to 70. Directed by Pete Jacobus and Gordon Woodrow, the band’s programs feature that old time 'Concert in the Park' atmosphere, complete with an announcer, and a broad selection of music that is sure to entertain everyone.
To top
|