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Spring 2008 Program Listings

Travel

Romeo & Juliet-BalletMet
Rediscover the romance of Shakespeare’s tale interpreted for the ballet and performed in the glorious Ohio Theatre. Sign up soon for this Senior Dress Rehearsal performance. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938D
DATES: Thu, May 1
TIME: 10 am-return approx 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $25 includes ticket to performance, transportation & parking

West Side Story at LaComedia
Tony and Maria, the Jets and the Sharks, 10 Academy Awards and two Tony Awards – what’s not to like about the great American musical West Side Story. Leonard Bernstein’s score electrifies. The dancing is explosive. “Maria,” “Tonight” and “I Feel Pretty” will touch you all over again. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938E
DATE: Wed, May 21
TIME: 9 am-6 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $62

Spring Travel Preview
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Add some pages to your book. Discover attractions far and near scheduled for 2008. The show includes a showing of photos from future destinations and adventures past, food, prizes and more. Travel experts are on hand to answer your questions and fill your imagination with possibilities.
PROGRAM #: 552750
DATE: Tue, Apr 1
TIME: 2-4 pm
LOCATION: SC Bldg 2, Rm 205
COST: Time now, Memories later!

NEW Vaud-Villities 2008-Big City Rhythms
America’s longest running musical production returns to Veterans Memorial Auditorium with 250 singers and dancers and music ranging from Broadway to Rock and Roll. Backed by a 20-piece orchestra, the performances, costumes, sets lighting and energy rival the best in professional theatre. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938J
DATE: Fri, Apr 11
TIME: 7 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $35

Spring Mystery Fitness Stroll Earth Day Trip
Enjoy some fresh air and appreciate Mother Earth with a walk at a lovely Ohio location, lunch (on your own) and a few more surprises. Dress casual, wear your walking shoes and let Spring come into your soul. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938K
DATE: Tue, Apr 22
TIME: 9 am-4 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $33

Art & Architecture in Philadelphia & Cape May
Fly to Philadelphia for an architectural tour, visit the Barnes Museum, a private art collection including the works of Cezanne, Picasso, Renoir and more. Stay in the renovated Philadelphia City Hall, now the Marriott Courtyard Philadelphia. See the Philadelphia Museum of Art featuring a special exhibit of the works of Frida Kahlo. Next, travel to Cape May, NJ, candy-coated with Victorian architecture, where we stay in historic Congress Hall and visit Dr. Emlen Physick Estate, tour the city and finish with a sunset flag ceremony at Cape May Point. Challenge level 2.
PROGRAM #: 555908B
DATE: May 2-6
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $1,099 per person dbl occupancy

The Color Purple featuring dinner at the Henry Ford Home & Toledo Glass Pavilion
Rediscover The Color Purple in a new musical version presented by Oprah Winfrey in the lovely Fox Theatre in Detroit. Watch the barges float down the Detroit River from your accommodations in the Radisson Riverfront Hotel Windsor. Dine in the Henry Ford House. Be amazed visiting the new Toledo Glass Pavilion. This one-nighter is packed with exciting experiences. Challenge level: 1.
PROGRAM #: 555908D
DATE: May 28-29
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $399 per person dbl occupancy

NEW
A Wilds Adventure
Make an Ohio safari to The Wilds for a special day trip. See rhinos, giraffes, Asian wild horses and more, up close and personal as we drive through their habitat with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. New features including the Lake Trail Mini-Park and the Outpost offer more great wildlife viewing. Dine in the Overlook Café and enjoy browsing the Gift Market. Includes transportation, admissions and lunch. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938L
DATE: Wed, May 14
TIME: 8:30 am; Return 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $59

NEW
Fun Float
When was the last time you floated down a river with your friends like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn? Told a tall tale? Shared a meal on a riverbank under a shady grove of trees? Sign up today to live the dream on the Little Miami River. Rafts are safe, untippable craft piloted by professionals who share their knowledge and their tales and provide a river’s edge feast. Grab your sunhat and join the fun. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938M
DATE: Jun 12
TIME: 9 am; Return 6 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $60

Charity Island, Lighthouses & Elk Viewing
Enjoy spectacular waters of Lake Huron and Charity Island, the lighthouses of eastern Michigan, dinner in a light keeper’s home, the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center and finally a visit to Thunder Bay Resort with carriage rides to view elk in the Elk Preserve and delight in a five-course gourmet dinner prepared on antique wood cook stoves. Challenge level 2.
PROGRAM #: 555908B
DATE: Jun 23-26
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $629 per person dbl occupancy

NEW
The Lion King
Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award winning director Julie Taymor. Thrill to the rhythms of Africa and the unforgettable score featuring the hit songs “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” From beginning to end, this show is a delight. Challenge level 1.
PROGRAM #: 555938I
DATE: Wed, Sep 17
TIME: 12:30 pm
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $84 (purchase deadline May 22)

Historic Route 66
Get your kicks like Buzz and Todd did, traveling the US on Route 66. From Chicago to LA, visit the heartland through St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Sante Fe, Flagstaff, the Painted Desert, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. See the Sears Tower, Lincoln’s Tomb, Cowboy Hall of Fame and much more. Challenge level 2.
PROGRAM #: 555908C
DATE: Sep 9-20
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $2,748 per person dbl occupancy

NEW
The Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the Lake
Featuring White Oaks Resort & Spa
Travel by motor coach to lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada, home of the famed Shaw Festival. Your trip includes two nights at the luxurious White Oaks Resort & Spa, a visit to a Niagara winery with tasting, two shows at the Festival, two dinners and two hot breakfasts. Challenge level: 1.
PROGRAM #: 555908E
DATE: Oct 2-4
LOCATION: Depart from front of Tremont Elementary
COST: $749 per person dbl occupancy

Updated 03/14/08

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Center Stage Spring 2008 Program Listings

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Spring 2008 Program Listings