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March 17 Comedy Show
For more than 20 years, Rex Havens, comedian and motivational speaker, has entertained audiences around the world with his insightful observations about the hilarious miscommunications that populate our personal lives. He will present “Women & Children First: after that it’s every man for himself” for the Western Plains Arts Association.
Hoxie High School Auditorium is the venue for this make-up program slated from 3 p.m. central, Sunday, March 17. Admission is by WPAA season ticket or $20 adults, $10 students at the door. The Dane G. Hansen Foundation is a major benefactor for this 54th WPAA season.
Havens has been delighting comedy audiences in world-famous comedy clubs like The Improv, Catch-A-Rising Star, Funny Bones and Zanies, on television for Showtime, Comedy Central and Comic Relief, on radio with Bob & Tom and NPR, cruise ships worldwide, as well as, leading corporate clients and numerous non-profit and charitable organizations.
Havens has always believed that laughter is the best defense against a confusing and challenging world. His take on marriage and family has propelled him to understand that “Everything I needed to know I learned from my wife.” Havens braves this daunting battlefield armed with the only weapon essential to survival — laughter! RexHavens.com
March 18 Military Ensemble
The United States Air Force Academy Band: Academy Winds, is coming to Colby Community College’s Frahm Theatre, Monday, March 18, for a 7:30 p.m. central recital. While WPAA is helping to promote this event, all are invited to this free event.
Academy Winds is an exciting member of The Academy Band's family of nine musical ensembles. This innovative sextet is comprised of instrumentalists from every section of the Concert Band to include woodwinds, double reeds, brass, percussion and vocals. The result is an eclectic performance sure to please every audience member. Drawing on fresh, dynamic arrangements, the group presents a wide variety of
musical styles, always with contagious enthusiasm. Whether performing Renaissance music, symphonic favorites, traditional jazz or even the latest pop chart, this versatile ensemble will have you wondering, "What could possibly be next?" Academy Winds superbly supports the USAF Academy Band's missions of community relations, educational outreach and Air Force recruiting. The members of Academy Winds have studied at some of the most prestigious universities and music conservatories in the country. The group uses that education to perform spectacular public concerts and to offer outreach to high school and college students through clinics and master classes. Their exceptional musical performance will not only entertain you but will also deliver a patriotic message that will linger in your heart and mind forever.
Academy Winds is a unique ensemble that captivates and educates students at grade school, high school, and college levels. Using student involvement and a variety of instruments from kazoos to strings, the ensemble explores many genres of music and encourages school pride, patriotism, positive self-image and teamwork. They even sneak in the importance of physical fitness and the idea of "excellence in all you do,” an Air Force core value.