2012 ~ 2013 Season Shows
Jazz @ Eight
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00 pm
Admission $12.00
"The Great American Songbook" 
featuring Mark Gridley, Brian Lange & Michael Shirtz Quartet
Mark Gridley is an active jazz musician, music educator and renown jazz historian/author. His works and writings have been translated into five foreign languages. His articles appear in the Grove Dictionaries of Music, Encyclopedia Britannica, Musical Quarterly, The Black Perspective in Music, The Instrumentalist, and Jazz Educator's Journal. His critically acclaimed textbook JAZZ STYLES has been a mainstay in jazz education for colleges and universities for nearly two decades. His jazz flute playing is both lyrical and unique as the influence of historical studies and knowledge are captured in his sound. It is an honor for Shirtz to work once again with Gridley.
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"The Iron Lady"
Friday, February 3rd
& Saturday, February 4th ~ 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 5th ~ 3:00 pm
Admission $5.00
A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power. Stars: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent and Richard E. Grant
Rated PG-13
Full Bar Service is Available
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"The Artist"
Thursday, February 9th
& Saturday, February 11th ~ 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 12th ~ 3:00 pm
Admission $5.00
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.Stars:Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo and John Goodman
Rated PG-13
Full Bar Service is Available
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FREE Movie
Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult
"Mr. Popper's Penguins"
Saturday, February 11th ~ 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.
Stars:Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury
Rated PG
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"Sweethearts at The State"
Friday, February 10, 2012
6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
12:30 pm & 6:00 pm
$25.00 per person
Enjoy a gourmet meal in our elegant State Room. After the meal relax with your favorite date and enjoy the romantic movie, on the big screen, An Affair to Remember.
Nickie (Grant) is on a liner enroute to New York. He plans to marry Lois, a wealthy heiress who is waiting for him there. On the ship he meets Terry (Kerr), who has a man waiting for her in New York too. They enjoy each other's company, but go their separate ways. Nickie tries to meet Terry again, unsuccessfully. Terry is involved in a serious accident and is incapacitated for many months.
Catered by: Creative Cuisine
Menu: Scallops in Pistachio Butter, Filet of Beef au Poivre, Heart Shaped Potato Anna, French Green Beans, Pear & Roquefort Salad, Crescent Rolls & Cheese Straws, Fresh Fruit Crepes and Coffee Bar ~ includes a complimentary glass champagne
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"The Way"
Thursday, February 16, 2012
7:00 pm
Friday, February 17, 2012
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 18, 2012
2:00 & 7:00 pm
Admission $5.00
A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself. Starring: Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen and Yorick von Wageningen
Rated PG-13
Full Bar Service is Available
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Harp Magic
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Harpist Cheryl Losey presents an enchanting performance of Argentinean composer Alberto Ginastera's Concerto for Harp and Orchestra. Wagner's dramatic Prelude to Die Meistersinger and Rozsa's moving Theme, Variations and Finale complete the program.
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Red Carpet Oscar Party
The 84th Academy Awards
Pre-Awards Party
Sunday, February 26th ~ 6:30 pm
Admission: $20.00 per person
Includes:
- Walk Down the Red Carpet
- Appetizers
- Full Cash Bar featuring Oscartini's
- Award for Best Dressed & Most Outrageous
- Academy Awards on the Big Screen
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Jazz @ Eight
Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00 pm
Admission $12.00
"Remembering Freddie Hubbard and the Titans of Trumpet"
featuring Charles Saenz with the Michael Shirtz Quartet
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The Fresh Beat Band
Friday, March 9, 2012 ~ 6:30 pm
Tickets: $32.50 ~ $120.00
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, will hit the road in February 2012 for the first time ever on a 15-week nationwide concert tour. Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) will perform The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation and how to express their feelings through movement, song and instrumental music. Fresh Beat Band Party packages, which include a meet and greet with The Fresh Beat Band will be available.
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An Interactive Comedy Dinner Show 
Thursday, March 8, 2012 ~ 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 7:30 p.m.
$39.00 per person
Come to an authentic Irish wake and pay your last respects to the dearly departed and beloved U.S. Postal worker, Patrick James Finnegan. Just before passing on, Paddy won 42.2 million at the slots and now it’s time to read his will. Except first we have to find the missing corpse!
Catered by: Creative Cuisine
Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Chicken Frichia with Portabella Mushrooms, Boiled Potatoes, Garden Salad, Bread Twists, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Coffee Bar
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FREE Movie
Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult
"Diary of a Whimpy Kid"
Saturday, March 10th ~ 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
Live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel about a wise-cracking sixth grade student.
Stars:Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron and Rachael Harris
Rated PG
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A Celtic Celebration
Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Celebrate an authentic St. Patrick's Day with emotive Irish ballads, energetic fiddle tunes, traditional airs on the Celtic harp and exuberant Irish step dancing led by Joe Moriarity of RiverDance. True to its Irish heritage, the band relates tales of life and adventure through music, song and dance.
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Patsy Cline Tribute
Starring Logan Wells
Friday, March 30, 2012 ~ 7:30 pm
Show Only: $15.00 ~ $25.00
Dinner & Show Package: $$33.00 ~ $43.00
90 min biographical stage production that tells the life story of Country’s legendary Patsy Cline. Narrative & a special DVD visual presentation interlaced between 20+ of Patsy’s most beloved songs telling the story of her humble beginnings in Winchester, VA to her meteoric rise to fame. Patsy Cline's songs are as popular today as they were when she was alive to sing them herself. Close your eyes, and you'll swear Patsy is there singing at the Grand Ol' Opry all of her treasured hits including "Crazy", "I Fall to Pieces", "Walkin' After Midnite", "Sweet Dreams", "She's Got You", "Leavin' on Your Mind", "San Antonio Rose", "Always", "Faded Love" and many more!
Catered by: Creative Cuisine
Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm
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FREE Movie
Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult
"Kung Fu Panda"
Saturday, April 17th ~ 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
Wednesday, April 11th ~ 2:30 pm
Thursday, April 12th ~ 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
In the Valley of Peace, Po the Panda finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior despite the fact that he is obese and a complete novice at martial arts.
Stars: Jack Black, Ian McShane and Angelina Jolie
Rated PG
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Beloved Operas
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm
International opera star Jane Eaglen captivates concertgoers with her powerful and heart-moving interpretation of arias and excerpts from some of the world's greatest operas by Puccini, Verdi, Wagner and others. Terra Choral Society and Arts Chorale perform operatic choruses.
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Jazz @ Eight
Saturday, April 21, 2012
8:00 pm
Admission $12.00
"Tribute to Ohio's Jazz Legends"
featuring Terra Jazz Ensembles & Guests
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Jazz @ Eight
Friday, May 11, 2012
8:00 pm
Admission $12.00
"Might As Well Be Spring"
featuring Brian Lang & Michael Shirtz Quartet
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FREE Movie
Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult
"Yogi Bear"
Saturday, May 12th ~ 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
A documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo, and Ranger Smith.
Stars:Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake and Anna Faris
Rated PG
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"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
May 15, 2012 ~ May 17, 2012~ 1:30 pm
Show Only: $21.00 ~ $31.00
Dinner & Show Package: $39.00 ~ $49.00
The Peanut's gang comes to life in the musical of the most memorable cartoon, Charlie Brown. Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and musunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. The musical features popular songs like You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Suppertime, and Happiness.
Catered by: Creative Cuisine
For the 1:30 pm show lunch is served at 12:00 noon.
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"Always . . . Patsy Cline"
Thursday, July 19, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm
Friday, July 20, 2012 ~ 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 21, 2012 ~ 7:30 pm
Show Only: $21.00 ~ $31.00
Dinner & Show Package: $39.00 ~ $49.00
"Always . . . Patsy Cline" is more than just a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961 and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreamsand Walking After Midnight . . . 27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS . . . Patsy Cline."
Catered by: Creative Cuisine
For the 2:00 pm show lunch is served at 12:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 pm show.
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"Honky Tonk Angels"
Thursday, October 18, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm
Friday, October 19, 2012 ~ 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 20, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm
Show Only: $21.00 ~ $31.00
Dinner & Show Package: $39.00 ~ $49.00
A tribute to the queens of country music, it's just about perfect, with three sweet voices taking turns on such hits as Coal Miner's Daughter (Lynn), Stand by Your Man (Wynette) and 9 to 5 (Parton). The plot, such as it is, involves three very different women - a plump Texas housewife, a double divorcee from LA and a small-town Southern girl with big-eyed dreams - who met up on the bus to Nashville to take their shots at stardom.
Catered by: Creative Cuisine
For the 2:00 pm show lunch is served at 12:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 pm show.