May 2025
Harlem Voices is a powerful, deeply moving blend of musical performance and historical dialogue that celebrates African American resilience. Written and composed by Clovice A. Lewis, Jr.—Composer, Cellist, Unitarian Universalist Minister—the story is informed by Lewis' commitment to social justice, racial equality, and inclusive spirituality.
June 2025
Four sassy senior citizens, Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene and Maude, dish the dirt, fall in love and get into a WHOLE heap of trouble as they find themselves thrown headfirst into solving a dangerous mystery.
Scout Finch (Mary Badham), 6,and her older brother, Jem (Phillip Alford), live in sleepy Maycomb, Ala., spending much of their time with their friend Dill (John Megna) and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley (Robert Duvall). When Atticus (Gregory Peck), their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson (Brock Peters) against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Four sassy senior citizens, Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene and Maude, dish the dirt, fall in love and get into a WHOLE heap of trouble as they find themselves thrown headfirst into solving a dangerous mystery.
It's a Barbie Party with fun for all ages! Costume Contest with prizes for Best Barbie, Ken and supporting character. Free glitter tattoos. Free Barbie photo booth.
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz.
July 2025
Join us for a hilarious evening of male pageantry as local men compete for the coveted Mr. Lake County belt! Watch contestants showcase their unique talents, strut in evening wear, and answer impromptu questions. This laugh-filled fundraiser supports local charities while celebrating the lighter side of pageantry. Don' miss the most entertaining night of the year!
Moonalice is back doing our KPFZ Ron Green Memorial Benefit Concert. This Moonalice Show will include Lester and Dylan Chambers along with the T-sisters and their allstar band. A great band, a great space, and a great cause so get your tickets asap.
August 2025
A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level of pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well.
The Lake County Symphony presents the full orchestra playing some of your favorite, familiar tunes from screen and stage!
A humorous exaggeration of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound.
September 2025
An entitled heiress (Bess Armstrong) hires a alcoholic biplane pilot (Tom Selleck) and his buddy (Jack Weston) to find her father in 1920s China.
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HARLEM VOICES
Presented by Clovice Lewis, Middletown Art Center and the Soper Reese Theatre
Friday, May 30, 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2:00 pm
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
All seats reserved
Tables:
Front table $50 per seat, lower section
Back table $35 per seat, lower section
Balcony Seats:
Balcony, front rows, $25 per seat
Balcony, center back rows, $20 per seat
Side middle rows and 2-seat rows along walls $15 per seat
Harlem Voices is a powerful, deeply moving blend of musical performance and historical dialogue that celebrates African American resilience. Written and composed by Clovice A. Lewis, Jr.—Composer, Cellist, Unitarian Universalist Minister—the story is informed by Lewis’ commitment to social justice, racial equality, and inclusive spirituality.
Concert performances feature four vocalists: April M. Wright, star and producer of Chicken, Chitlins and Caviar; Reginald V. Finley, Pastor, Gospel singer and composer; Ben Meyers, Unitarian Universalist Minister and vocalist; Blue Ryon, Lake County singer-songwriter and activist; and My Divas, Lake County’s a capella group: Barbara Clark, Jo Fay, Brenda Vickers Gravesen, and Laura McAndrews Sammel; and a twelve-piece chamber orchestra, bringing together a diverse cast of professional musicians from the tri-county and Bay Areas.
This epic work, a story of love and longing spanning 1923–1976, begins in a segregated speakeasy in Harlem. Guests are invited to dress in Prohibition-era or fancy attire. Food, beverages, and accoutrements (gloves, hats, feather headbands, etc.) will be available for purchase onsite or in advance at middletownartcenter.org/harlemvoices.
The Harlem Voices Project is a partnership between Clovice Lewis and the Middletown Art Center supported in part by California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities with additional support from community members. Visit www.calhum.org.
