Overview of entertainment planned for Wachholz College Centers 2024-25 programming

A selection of rock concerts, inspiring speakers and a showcase of other dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment performances are coming to the Wachholz College Center for its next season.

On August 25, country music legend Clint Black celebrates 35 years of his triple-platinum debut album Killin Time on tour with his first live performance of the album.

The Grammy Award winners' style is a blend of traditional country, honky-tonk and Western swing, influenced by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, to whom his smooth baritone voice was initially compared.

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

American folk legend Don McLean will take the stage September 4 for a night of hits and stories during his Starry Starry Night Tour.

Known for his poetic lyrics and soulful melodies, McLean left an indelible mark on the music industry with iconic hits such as American Pie, Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) and And I Love You So, during his career as a several decades. .

Spend an evening with Sawyer Brown on September 12, known for his collection of life songs rather than love songs.

Led by frontman Mark Miller, Sawyer Brown thrived for four decades after gaining fame on the TV show Star Search, gaining millions of viewers with his performances. Despite early rejections in Nashville, their sound, compared to that of Alabama and the Charlie Daniels Band, quickly resonated with fans across the country. Their trip took off for the first Kenny Rogers shows. Since 1984, their energetic performances and dedication to their fans have cemented their legendary status. Their popular message continues to captivate audiences, embodying the spirit of a traveling band.

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

A special classical music performance by world-renowned violinist Sarah Chang and distinguished pianist Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome is scheduled for 3 p.m. on September 22.

Known for her captivating performances and technical precision, Chang has been a major force on the classical music scene since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of eight. Ovrutsky Fensome, also praised for her emotional prowess and exceptional technique, complements Chang's performance with her profound interpretations and virtuoso flair.

On October 5, country a cappella group Home Free brings its Crazy(er) Life Tour to Kalispell at 7:30 p.m.

Home Free marks the 10th anniversary of their hit album, Crazy Life, released after winning the fourth season of NBC's The Sing Off. Their latest album, As Seen on TV, ranked #8 in its first week for Current Country Albums.

Groundbreaking duo Black Violin stops in Kalispell on Oct. 6 for the BV20 Then & Now tour, which begins at 7 p.m. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Black Violin has captivated audiences by fusing the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop.

On October 18, Classic Albums Live returns to the Wachholz to present David Bowie: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them on stage with the best musicians.

Gaelic Storm descends on Kalispell on October 24 for a night of lively jigs and reels set to heartfelt ballads. Known for his eclectic mix of traditional Irish music and modern influences, Gaelic Storm presents electrifying shows that offer a fusion of Celtic melodies, rock rhythms and vocals. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

In November and December, the Wachholz gets into the holiday spirit with Mannheim's Steamroller Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical and Voctave: It's Like Christmas.

Tickets to see the holiday must-see, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, go on sale at 10 a.m. July 26. The November 20 concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim. her.

On December 5, the most famous reindeer of all takes flight as a flathead in Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The musical transforms one of television's longest-running and highest-rated holiday specials into a special featuring iconic characters from 1964 stop-motion animation, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster who work to help Santa save Christmas.

Projections, costumes and characters are faithfully staged against a backdrop of nostalgic scenography. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Voctaves' 11-member A Capella group presents its spectacular holiday show, It Feels Like Christmas, at the Wachholz at 7 p.m. on December 11. It Feels Like Christmas features a stockpile full of holiday favorites from the vocal ensemble's chart-topping album.

On January 31, 2025, folk rock band Dawes takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

The band features the Taylor brothers on guitar and Griffin Goldsmith on drums. The band recently re-released Stories Dont End, remixing the album to mark its 10th anniversary, according to dawestheband.com.

The International Guitar Night 25th Anniversary Celebration will begin at 7:30 p.m. on February 11, 2025. For the 25th annual tour, International Guitar Night founder Brian Gore has brought together three new guitarists making their U.S. debut. The lineup includes Lulo Reinhardt (Germany), Alexandra Whittingham (Great Britain), Niwel Tsumbu (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Soenke Meinen (Germany).

The witty and funny musical Spamilton: An American Parody is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on February 12, 2025. Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comedic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of eight, Spamilton : An American Parody is a heartbreaking new musical parody.

On March 7, 2025, Grammy-nominated jamgrass band Yonder Mountain String Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Playing for nearly 30 years, the band continues to exist at the forefront of the progressive bluegrass scene as innovators of the modern jamgrass movement.

The month of March gets a little respect in honor of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. RESPECT, which begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 8, is a concert experience that will take audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage and triumph. A live band and supreme vocalists will perform inspiring hits for a generation, Natural Woman, Think, I Knew You Were Waiting for Me, Chain of Fools, Respect and many more.

Calling all brave heroes! Enter a magical world of myths and legends with this fantastic show for the whole family in Dragons & Mythical Beasts at 6:30 p.m. on March 19.

From the creators of the international hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, this award-winning show returns to the United States live from London's West End.

March 25, 2025, Step Afrika! will present the art of stepping at 7 p.m.

Africa stop! mixes percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms in a cohesive and compelling artistic experience

The Emmy Award-winning team behind Netflix's Our Planet presents a new natural history lecture series: Our Planet Live. The immersive live show features the behind-the-scenes stories of the explorers, filmmakers, scientists and adventurers who created some of the most eye-catching images on the planet coming to the Wachholz on April 6, 2025 with Our Planet Live Frozen Worlds.

The Champions of Magic team is ready to dazzle, excite and delight audiences with mind-blowing illusions on May 14, 2025. Fusing their large-scale magic skills, showmanship and undeniable showmanship, this interactive and energetic show is sure to entertain the whole family. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to the diverse entertainment, the Wachholz once again brings the Changemaker Speaker Series to Kalispell with three new esteemed speakers.

On October 15, 2024, futurist Jamie Metzl presents Futurist: How AI, Genetics, and Biotechnology Will Transform Our World, exploring the global implications of this transformative moment in human history and what it means for us all.

On January 29, 2025, adventure writer Kevin Fedarko shares A Walk in the Park, an epic quest on foot along the entire length of the Grand Canyon, not rim to rim as has been approached by many , but 750 miles from end to end.

On March 11, 2025, join climber Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner in Defying Limits: Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks.

Climbing the last steps to the highest point of the 14 highest peaks in the world, feeling in harmony with everything, this is what motivated the Austrian mountaineer Kaltenbrunner to become one of the great climbers of our time.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wccmt.org or call 756-1400.