Performance Network Sets Schedule for Network Palooza Weekend 2015

On August 14­16, 2015, Performance Network Theatre will present Network Palooza Weekend, a three­day extravaganza to raise operational funds for Ann Arbor's premiere professional theatre. Featuring a gala on Friday the 14th with the Michael King Group, an all day music festival on Saturday the 15th, and Pancakes with Huck Finn on Sunday the 16th, Network Palooza Weekend is sure to have something for everyone. Throughout the weekend there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and garage sale in the Network's rehearsal room. Tickets for each event may be purchased by calling the box office at 734­663­0681 or online at w?ww.pntheatre.org.?

Friday, August 14: Gala with the Michael King Group

$50 per person or $75 per couple 7pm

Kicking off the fundraising weekend, Michael King and friends will perform a mix of jazz, pop and folk music on the Network stage. Wine and cheese begin at 7pm, with the performance at 8pm and a dessert reception and mingling following at 9pm. The silent auction begins Friday and will run all weekend. If interested in donating to the silent auction, please contact Gordon White at p?net.vols@gmail.com.?

Michael King began his musical career as a guitarist touring with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra performing the music of John Lennon at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. Soon after, Michael ventured out on his own as a Singer/Songwriter performing as both a solo artist and in the band, Rebel Heels, on Atlantic Records. Since then Michael has established himself in a variety of roles in the music industry including: Composer, Producer, Songwriter and Session/Live Guitarist and Singer. Michael composed and performed the music for the Ryder Cup (2004 and 2008). He has released four independent CDs: Nevada, A Thousand Faces, Motion and Glory and has performed around the world (London, Geneva, Cannes, Beijing and throughout the U.S.) at numerous concerts, press events and corporate shows.

Saturday, August 15: 12 in 12

$10 for the entire day 12pm to 12am

An all day music palooza event, 12 in 12 features 12 musical acts in 12 hours from 12pm to 12am. Acts are local and regional musicians. Award­winning theatre artist Suzi Regan will perform as well as favorites B.J. Love, Logan White and the U of M Dental School Band, and many more. If interested in performing please contact Suzi Regan at p?net.suzi@gmail.com.?Cash bar available.

Sunday, August 16: Pancakes with Huck Finn

$10 per person
Seatings at 9:15am and 10:45am for pancakes with the performance at 10am

A family fun day with pancakes and a performance of Wayne David Parker's H?uck Finn's Mark Twain,?a wonderfully humorous story­telling look at Mark Twain's work through the eyes of Huck Finn. Including stories from both "Tom Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn," the show was developed over 30 years ago and has toured nationally. It has also been performed at Greenfield Village for the last ten years. Seatings for pancakes are 9:15am and 10:45am. The play begins at 10am.

Wayne David Parker is an award­winning actor who has been seen in over 200 professional productions and 18 feature films. He also teaches at Wayne State University and the Michigan Actors' Studio.

Tickets for each event may be purchased by calling the box office at 734­663­0681 or online at www.pntheatre.org.?Performance Network Theatre is located at 120 E. Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104.

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