(Jackson Hole, Wyo.) – Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the Center Presents 2017 summer/fall season. Since its inception in 2007, Center Presents has served as the programming arm of The Center, bringing a specially curated roster of musical performers, spoken word, family entertainment, and film screenings to the Jackson community. Center Presents is funded by the generous annual support of 55 local business sponsors.
June 15 – David Sanger: Foreign Policy Specialist on Cyber Warfare, Espionage, Information Warfare and Sabotage
National Security Correspondent for The New Yor k Times and bestselling author of Confront and Conceal, David E. Sanger writes compelling frontpage analyses that expose and explain the complex events of our time ($37-57). Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
July 12 – The Center’s Annual Benefit with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band (SOLD OUT!)
July 25 – Dawes
Dawes is heavily influenced by the gentle acoustic-based musical trappings and rich vocal harmonies of the Laurel Canyon sound, and also by the shambling romanticized Americana of The Band. ($45-55) Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
August 9 – Jose Gonzalez
Although his parents are Argentine, singer/songwriter José González was born in Sweden, where he became nationally renowned for his mix of autumnal indie pop and intimate acoustics.($49-59) Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
September 11 – The Hootenanny
This in-town version of the long-running Monday tradition of talented pickers features founding performers, long-time stalwarts, special friends, and surprise guests. ($10) Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
October 5 – Manhattan Short Film Festival
Join us as over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities gather in cinemas, museums and universities for one purpose…to view and vote on the Finalist’s Films in the 20th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.($15) Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
October 15 – Doktor Kaboom: Look Out, Science is Coming!
Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom’s supercharged (and super safe!) science experiments will have you erupting with laughter and bubbling with curiosity. ($17-29) Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
“This season’s lineup offers something for everybody including a spoken word appearance by a national security correspondent for The New York Times, a wide range of musical talent, and even a family-friendly show with a science comedian,” remarked Martha Bancroft, director of The Center.
Tickets for the summer season go on sale May 24 at 12PM MST at jhcenterforthearts.org and in person at The Center Box Office. A limited number of discounted ticket packages will be available. Box office processing fees apply to all tickets.
