POPLAR BLUFF - The Music Department at Three Rivers College will present its annual Madrigal Dinner Nov. 17 and 18 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.

A madrigal dinner is a form of dinner theater often held by schools and church groups, traditionally set in the Middle Ages and comedic in nature. The meal is divided into courses, each of which is introduced with a traditional song. A play is performed between the courses and a choral concert concludes the festivities.

Seating for the Three Rivers madrigal will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6:30.  After dinner, the music students will perform a comedic play entitled “Who Killed the Kilt?”

The madrigal dinner is a tradition in the Three Rivers music department, going back over 25 years.

"I enjoy the music and pageantry of this historical period, and I’m excited to share it with the students and the community," said music instructor and madrigal director Cindy White.

Tickets are on sale now at the college Business/Financial Services office and the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce for $15 each.  Ticketholders will enjoy a meal from Tasteful Creations catering and a variety of musical performances by Three Rivers students, as well as guest artists.  A limited number of tickets are available, and must be purchased by Nov. 11.

The funds generated by the dinner will be used to fund the dinner and future musical productions.  For more information on other upcoming events at Three Rivers College, please visit trcc.edu. 

Photo Above: Three Rivers choral music students are shown performing on campus in Madrigal costumes under the direction of Cindy White, instructor of music.  This year’s Madrigal Dinner will be hosted Nov. 17-18; tickets are on sale now.