Galaxy of Stars Announces Upcoming Season at NSU

The Galaxy of Stars Series is part of Northeastern State Universitys Sequoyah Institute. Each year the performances selected are chosen to expose the Northeastern community to not only the entertainment provided by fine arts, but also the education associated with it.

The series promotes experience and understating of cultural enrichment beyond that found in the classroom and those who attend are able to actively or passively participate through the national and international artists performances.

The 2014 2015 season of Galaxy of Stars Series has a little bit of something for everyone.

Sept. 23, 2014 Golden Dragon Acrobats will be visiting NSU again. This premiere Chinese acrobatic touring companys performance will include: acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques.

Oct. 14, 2014 Tulsa Ballet II, the pre-professional ensemble of Tulsa Ballet Theatre will grace the stage with a combination of classical and contemporary pieces.

Dec. 5, 2014 Kathy Mattea, country music sensation, will perform. The twice named Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy award winner is both a singer and songwriter. She is known for bringing elements of folk, bluegrass, gospel and intimacy to her music. She will perform a thoughtful blend of old favorites, along with new songs from her holiday albums Joy for Christmas and Good News.

Jan. 27, 2015 Ryan and Ryan, a dynamic father-son piano duo will take the stage. The pair blend classic and contemporary music into an enthralling concert experience. From Rachmaninoff to Gershwin to Billy Joel, Donald and Barron Ryan combine their talents to create a dazzling blend of old and new schools.

Feb. 23, 2015 Montana Repertory Theatre will be returning to Tahlequah to perform The Great Gatsby.Past audiences will remember the professional quality of MRTs previous Galaxy performances of To Kill a Mockingbird and Biloxi Blues. Their mission is to tell the great stories of our world to enlighten, develop and celebrate the human spirit in an ever-expanding community.

March 31, 2015 Junior Brown will also be part of this years lineup. He is known for his unique voice, songwriting skills and most unique double necked Guit-Steel. Brown invented the Guit-Steel, the instrument consolidating standard and steel guitars allows him to switch mid-song between the two while singing.

There is also a special performance scheduled for Oct. 29, 2014. The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the Unites States Army. The 19 member ensemble formed in 1969 and has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing Americas greatest original art formjazz.

There are educational outreaches accompanied by each of the performances, to allow for those who are interested to delve a little deeper. Beyond the Stage outreach events offer educational workshops, master classes and lectures. Learning LIVE outreach events offer daytime performances to area schools with accompanying curriculum guide resources to be used in the classroom.

The educational outreaches for kids in the community are my favorite part of the series, Anita Thompson, Director of Sequoyah Institute said. "The students are exposed to so many different genres of performances. Its not every day that students their age get to see a professional ballet company right here in Tahlequah. These performances may spark interest in students, that they might not have had if not exposed to the arts. Thats the most exciting part for me.

Each of these shows will be performed at7:30 p.m. on their respective dates in the NSU Center for the Performing Arts. Season tickets will go on saleAugust 18and individual tickets go on sale September 1.