Civic Live Schedule

Premiered at the Civic Theatre during a month of Diversity and Inclusivity in January 2012, Light is a play commissioned by the Rochester Public Library, written and directed by Gregory Stavrou, Executive Director of the Civic Theatre, and featuring local actors Nicole Williamson and Willie Tipton.

Light explores the resonant injustice of racism through the eyes of a witty and spirited young “local” girl as she reaches toward understanding of her experiences and the actions of her peers, community, and her parents. The play incorporates familiar references to help illuminate the personal and community impact of racism and is intended to foster constructive dialogue in communities throughout Southeast Minnesota.

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Friday, March 23 at 12:00pm

Monday, March 26 at 3:00pm

Monday, April 9 at 6:00pm

Tuesday, April 10 at 2:00pm

Sunday, April 15 at 2:00pm

Wednesday, April 25 at 6:00pm

Thursday, April 26 at 6:00pm

Seven performances are scheduled to be presented at the Rochester Public Library auditorium. A facilitated discussion by the Diversity Council will follow each performance.

This event is free and open to the public.

No pre-registration is necessary.

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Melvin Grey Owl and Nakoma

(Native American Presentation)

Monday, April 30 at 5:30pm

The Native American Studies class at RCTC, taught by

Dr. Robert Sanborn, along with RCTC Student Life will present an evening with Melvin Grey Owl and Nakoma, as well as other local Native American speakers and performers in the Civic Theatre Patio!

The event will run from 5:30pm till 8:00pm with the presentations shifting to the lobby in case of rain.

The public is cordially invited to attend.

Admission free. Open to the public.

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Civic Live: Jazz Jam

Friday, February 17

Saturday, March 24

All at 8:00pm

Come enjoy an evening of live jazz at the Rochester Civic theatre. John Sievers (trombone) and the D’Sievers will host a jazz open mic from 8-11 p.m. Bring your instrument or your voice and sign up to play or sing a tune along with a live jazz rhythm section. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome. Come with tunes in mind and bring changes for the rhythm section if you are playing an unusual tune or in an unusual key. Don’t forget to bring your fans along!

The event is free and bar service will be provided.

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Civic Live: "Tuesdays with Morrie"

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Friday, May 11 at 7:00pm

Saturday, May 12 at 7:00pm

Starring Greg Miller and Gary Keast

Director: Gregory Stavrou

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.

For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn’t you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?

Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man’s life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final “class“: lessons in how to live.

Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie’s lasting gift with the world.

Click here to read the Post-Bulletin article, "Morbid? Not 'Morrie'"

For tickets, call 507-282-8481 or click HERE!

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