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Dexter, Missouri - C.S. Lewis’ enchanted world of Narnia will come to life in Sikeston, Dexter, and Poplar Bluff when the Imaginary Theatre Company performs “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” as part of the 2013-2014 Patrons of the Arts season. The show will be performed at the Sikeston Field House on Saturday, January 18 at 2 p.m., the Dexter High School Auditorium on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m., and the Tinnin Fine Arts Center in Poplar Bluff on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.

“The Imaginary Theatre Company does an amazing job with the children’s shows they present,” said Bob Cook, Director of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. “Their adaptations take beloved books and stories and make them come to life right there on the stage.”

It is the first season that Three Rivers and the Patrons of the Arts have expanded performances beyond the Tinnin Center. The Patrons group is partnering with the Dexter Chamber of Commerce and the Sikeston Public School Foundation to bring performances to those cities. In addition to “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe,” the company will present  “The Tortoise and the Hare” in all three cities in February.

Through the use of literature, folk tales, fairy tales, and new adaptations of classic works, the Imaginary Theatre Company provides the finest in theater for young theater-goers. The Company is part of the Repertory Theatre Company of St. Louis, and has previously performed children’s shows in the 2012-2013 Patrons season.

“The audience response is always wonderful. Children and their parents truly enjoy these whimsical performances,” said Cook.

Based off the first book in the classic “Chronicles of Narnia” series, the play follows Lucy into the darkness of an old wardrobe, as she steps into a secret world full of mystical creatures and an evil witch bent on ruling all. If she is ever to get back home, Lucy must band together with her siblings and their newfound friends to bring peace back to the enchanted world of Narnia.

Tickets can be purchased online at trcc.edu/tinnin. Tickets are also available at the the Dexter Chamber of Commerce and the Center at Dexter; the Sikeston Public School Foundation offices and the Center at Sikeston; and the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce and the Three Rivers College Business Office.

For a study guide for this production or for more information about the Imaginary Theatre Company, visit www.repstl.org. For more information on upcoming Patrons of the Arts performances, including an Eagles Tribute Concert on March 27, and the Moscow Ballet on April 28, visit trcc.edu/tinnin.

Sponsors for “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” in Dexter are Bootheel Recycling, C. A. Walker Construction Inc., Edward Jones: Charlie Flannigan & Ben Worley, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, First Midwest Bank, First National Bank, Holden Law Office, Mary E. Worley/Dexter Realty & Appraisal Services, The Metro Gallery, and Tyson Foods Inc. Sponsors in Sikeston are Scott and Karen Matthews, and the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation. Sponsors in Poplar Bluff are Kissinger & Kirkman.

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

 

Dexter, Missouri - Three Rivers College has added two days to its registration deadline, allowing new and current students to continue registering for classes through Tuesday, January 14 at its locations in Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Dexter, Kennett, and Malden.

The college’s campus and full service centers will be open from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on both additional days. In addition, a special registration session will be held in Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Dexter, Kennett, and Malden on Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the special session, prospective students will be able to finish the registration process, as well as apply for financial aid. Those wishing to register at the Sikeston Center must call 573-472-5223 for an appointment.

“We’re still in the process of making up registration days that were lost to the snowstorm in early December,” said Dr. Angela Totty, Vice President for Student Success at Three Rivers. “We want to give prospective students every opportunity to start building their future despite the weather delays.”

Prospective students must have their high school transcripts, and an ACT or Compass placement test score no more than two years old. The Compass test, which helps determine appropriate class placement in English, reading, and math, can be taken on the Poplar Bluff Campus without a reservation during the January 11 special registration session at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. To reserve a seat for a Compass test session Jan. 7-10, students should visit trcc.edu/testing.

Those interested in enrolling can browse available courses by clicking “Search for Classes” at trcc.edu.  Current students can register online through the myTRCC system.  Prospective students must fill out a free application online at trcc.edu/admissions.

For more information, visit or call the Three Rivers Poplar Bluff Campus, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd., 877-879-8722; the Center at Dexter, 515A West Market, 573-614-1081; the Center at Kennett, 1000 Great West Drive, 573-888-6381; the Center at Malden, 2203 Narvel Felts Blvd., 573-276-3529; the Center at Sikeston, 103 E. Kathleen, 573-472-5223; or the South Central Education Consortium in Willow Springs, 908 Springfield, 417-469-3000.

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

 

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Dexter Senior High School- This listing of activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.

The ShowMe Times would like to encourage all of our readers to support our local school system. The education and growth of young people in our community is important to everyone's future.

We would like everyone to join us as we encourage these young students in their pursuits. 

So lets get involved by supporting the events at our schools.

If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com.  We would love to hear from you.

Dexter T.S. Middle School-This listing of activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.

The ShowMe Times would like to encourage all of our readers to support our local school system. The education and growth of young people in our community is important to everyone's future.

We would like everyone to join us as we encourage these young students in their pursuits.

So lets get involved by supporting the events at our schools.

If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com. We would love to hear from you.