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COMING SOON! Don't Miss

Diamonds & Denim 2009

Mark your calendars now for Macomb's #1 summer party. The Performing Arts Society Diamonds and Denim will be Saturday, August 8 from 6:00 to 10:00 at the Change of Pace.

Don't miss the Daddy O's playing inside on the stage and M & S Sound spinning all your favorite dance tunes on the patio.

Once again Diamond Den has donated a 1 carat round, brilliant cut diamond in a solitaire setting to be raffled off during the evening.

For admission tickets or to buy diamond chances call 309.298.1618. You do not need to be present to win: 1 chance for $5; 3 chances for $10; and 10 chances for $20!

Summer Music Theatre

What a season it will be! Over 30 local children will perform in Seussical and who can resist the music of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, in All Shook UP?

The season ends this year with the comedy + horror + musical = need we say more — Little Shop of Horrors!

For tickets and more information.

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PAS Banquet 2009

The Performing Arts Society celebrated another terrific year at the PAS Banquet 2009. The banquet is a time to recognize the many people who contribute to the success of the PAS. It is also a time to say farewell to retiring board members and welcome new board members.

This year the PAS recognized the following for Distinguished Service Awards for 2008 presented by upcoming PAS President Barb Baily.

Laura Swanson Leezer was recognized as this year's recipient of the William Brattain Award in recognition of all her work to promote and support arts in the region. Laura has truly helped in sustaining an arts partnership between WIU and the city of Macomb.

Erin and James Stegall were this year's recipients of the Community Service Award. The Community Service Award recognizes individuals for their unwavering support of the arts over many years. The Stegall's musical gifts to the community have been appreciated over many years.

Rebecca A. Kreider received the Ruth Watts Award to recognize her special service to the Performing Arts Society. Ruth Watts felt it was apart of responsibility to serve her community and she did so with grace and dignity. Becky Kreider continues this tradition by bringing the WIU opera programs to Macomb and surrounding communities.

The Performing Arts Society Corporate Salute recognizes a local business or international corporation for outstanding corporate support. It is through this support that the PAS finds it possible to underwrite the expenses for performances brought to our community through the Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the Youth Performing Arts Series. There were two recipients of the Corporate Salute award this year.

WGEM-TV was one of the recipients of the Corporate Salute for 2009. Carlos Fernandez, General Manager WGEM-TV, accepted the award.

Sodexo was also a recipient of the Corporate Salute award this year. Receiving the award are Allen Nemec, Tim Keller, Evan Olson, and Ada Neighbors.

The PAS said goodbye to several Board members and will miss their tireless efforts on behalf of the PAS. Gil Belles, Garnetteand John Hallwas, Laura Swanson Leezer and Dan Leezer, and Mary Virginia and Wayne Woodrum have retired from the PAS Board. Pictured are Gil Belles, Laura Swanson Leezer, and Mary Virginia Woodrum.

The PAS is looking forward to working with new board members Tim Keller, Wanda and Cliff Foster, Beth and Fred Seaton, and Julie Murphy.

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SUMMER FILM SERIES: THE DEAD FILMMAKERS

SOCIETY 2009

(with sincere apologies to any represented filmmakers still living)

Once again, Richard Ness and the Department of Broadcasting offer the community the chance to see some cinematic jewels. See films from Great Britain, France, and Japan. This summer's films span the time from of the 1930's to the 1980's. All screenings will be held in the Sandburg Theater, Western Illinois University Union. Films begin at 7PM and there is no admission charge. That's right. The films are FREE!! Many films will be preceded by selected short subjects. All films are from the private collection of Western Illinois film professor Richard Ness, who will serve as host. The series is sponsored by the WIU Department of Broadcasting.

Download the Summer Film Series schedule.

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