Concerts

An evening of 'Impact' (03/06/10)
"Josh's Story," which generated a great deal of buzz when it appeared in the pages of the Daily Reporter, will come to life Wednesday night at DaySpring Assembly of God Church as part of "Impact" -- a night offering a message of hope to a target audience of junior high and high school students complete with live music and giveaways beginning at 6:30 p.m...

Spencer breaks top 100 in KISS tour bid (05/29/09)
It's still not clear how many local votes it will take to bring arena rock band KISS to Spencer. But it is clear residents are making progress in the Internet bid to "demand" a band visit to the northwest Iowa city of 11,000. Spencer has a chance to "book" a major concert tour stop because the legendary band has put fans in charge of selecting the tour stops through Internet voting at www.Eventful.com. A link to the Eventful voting process is prominent on the www.kissonline.com Web site, too...

Joel Fan releases new CD (04/18/09)
On Tuesday, April 14, Joel Fan's new solo CD, West of the Sun, was released by Reference Records. The night before, Fan celebrated the release with a concert at Le Poisson Rouge, a New York City club that usually presents groups with names like Throbbing Gristle and Future Rock. ...

Briefs 3-14-09 (03/14/09)
A bird house workshop will be held at 1 p.m. today at Lost Island Nature Center, north of Ruthven. To build a wren house, just bring a hammer. Call (712) 837-4866 for more information. --- A bake sale will be held today at the Southpark Mall. The groups will be: "People to People Ambassador Program" for Devan McCord Fund Raiser and DreamTeam...

Skillet concert set for Spencer (03/14/09)
The two-time Grammy nominated band Skillet has included a Spencer stop as it launches the second leg of its "Comatose" tour this spring. Joining them on the tour will be fellow rockers Disciple and Decyfer Down. The Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer will be the venue on Sunday, May 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m...

Briefs 3-13-09 (03/13/09)
A soup and pie fundraiser will be held from 5-8 p.m. tonight at DaySpring Assembly of God Church, 1410 W. 18th St., Spencer. Chef Dr. Darrel Forslund will be serving home-style chicken noodle soup, "27 Spice" chili, and an international selection: Mongolian hot pot soup. Many...

Briefs 3-12-09 (03/12/09)
Spencer City Councilman George Kruger will host a Ward 1 meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Spencer Public Library. Bob Fagen, Spencer's city manager, will be the featured guest speaker. --- Spencer Hospital will be holding classes for individuals considered to have "pre-diabetes" -- those with blood sugar levels higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered a diabetic. ...

Six teens will vie for Miss Shamrock Sunday (03/03/09)
The 2009 Miss Shamrock Pageant will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at Corrigan Hall in Emmetsburg. There are six contestants in the pageant. Competition in the Miss Shamrock Pageant includes an interview with the panel of judges, introduction in casual wear, talent performance, formal wear and an on-stage question...

Concert Association announces program change (02/28/09)
The next offering of the Spencer Area Concert Association, which was to have been the Canadian ensemble Beyond the Pale, has had to be cancelled because of the cancellation of their U.S. tour. However, another concert has been scheduled for the same date, time, and place. The Café Accordion Orchestra will perform on Friday, Mar. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Clay County Regional Events Center with guest vocalist Diane Jarvi...

Comin' at ya (02/27/09)
When Spencer's Southpark 7 Theatre General Manager Jarrad Black said the new Jonas Brothers concert event is going to be a real "in your face" experience, he wasn't kidding. The local theatre location is one of 10 in the Fridley Theatre chain to install the new Barco Digital Projection system featuring Real D technology. Friday's release of The Jonas Brothers Concert movie will be the first in a series of 3D films to hit the market this year using Real D...

Spencer band members to participate in BVU Honor Band (02/21/09)
The 28th Annual Buena Vista University Honor Band Festival will be held on Feb. 28. Both the Spencer Middle School and Spencer High School bands will be well represented on performance night. Appearing on behalf of the middle school: Rachel Dole, flute; Kelsey Morisch, oboe; Tiffany Martindale, clarinet; Amber Ellis, clarinet, Sean McCord, tuba, Sam Koppen, tuba, and Tory Soma, tuba. ...

Opera Iowa offers student, adult performances today (02/20/09)
Opera Iowa is in Spencer today, offering multiple performances for area students, during the day, then again at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The student performance of "A Dream Fulfilled" will begin at 10 a.m. The Opera Iowa participants will provide a clinic -- "What's My Aria" -- beginning at 1:40 p.m., for high school; and 1:46 p.m. and 2:29 p.m. - dealing with singers and vocal styles -- for the middle school students...

Mayer to kick off Veterans Tour in Spencer (02/11/09)
Northwest Iowa's local "Nashville" star is returning to the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer on Friday, March 27. Spencer is the first stop on the Veterans Tour. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Dave Fintel will be opening for Shawn. Shawn and Dave will be available for autographs after the show...

Vienna Boys Choir to Perform in Spencer (02/07/09)

SCT reprises hit show 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' (01/10/09)
Spencer Community Theatre has been invited to reprise the hit musical "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," as part of the Winter Dance Party festivities celebrating the life and music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" premiered at SCT in February 2008 to sold-out houses and an extended run. ...

'We make No Apologies!' (01/09/09)
That's the shout made by many teenagers who will be returning to the 8th Annual No Apologies events scheduled for Jan. 20 and 21. No Apologies is a program for kids that "tells the life, love, and sex." It is sponsored and organized by Cherish Center, formerly known as Shepherd's Fold, for students, parents, and teachers. ...

Johnson celebrates holidays tonight (12/11/08)
Students from Johnson Elementary School rehearsed for tonight's winter concert Wednesday afternoon. The performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the old Spencer Middle School Auditorium. The concert, which will feature a collection of holiday music, will conclude the K-3 elementary concerts for the winter season. The high school band and vocal winter concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday night at the Spencer Fieldhouse...

Third Day Concert rescheduled (12/06/08)
The Third Day Concert, originally scheduled for Nov. 1 at the Clay County Regional Events Center, has been rescheduled for Friday, March 6, 2008 beginning at 7 p.m. Third Day will be joined by opening acts, Brandon Heath and Revive. Tickets from the Nov. ...

Middle school music department gives taste of the season (12/03/08)
The Spencer Middle School Music Department performed during its band and vocal Winter Concert Tuesday night at the middle school gym. Members of the seventh grade band (above) under the direction of Paul Jepson, performed three holiday pieces. Jepson also directed the eighth grade band; while Denise Reit directed both the seventh and eighth grade choir performances before a packed set of bleachers in the gym...

Nashville Star concludes tour in Spencer (11/22/08)
Tonight's Nashville Star Tour show in Spencer will conclude the national tour featuring the final four competitors on the nationally broadcast NBC show. In addition to winner, Melissa Lawson, northwest Iowa's Shawn Mayer will be featured in the concert which will get underway at 8 p.m. ...

Spencer to be represented at Northwest Iowa High School Honor Band Festival (11/14/08)
Approximately 225 high school musicians from 44 area high schools will combine their talents for the 55th annual Northwest Iowa Honor Band Festival at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 in Eppley Auditorium at the Morningside College Campus in Sioux City...

Okoboji Middle, High School students selected to Honor Band (11/06/08)
Six students from Okoboji Middle School were accepted into the Northwest Iowa Junior High Honor Band. Auditions were held Saturday, Oct. 18 in Storm Lake. A total of 425 students from 44 schools auditioned for membership in two equal 95 piece bands. Okoboji students accepted are Mikayla Perkins on flute, Jennifer Schmitz and Emily Noll on clarinet, Morgan Nielsen on bass clarinet, Sydney Boeckholt on trombone, and Tyler Ohl on trumpet...

Vienna Boys Choir tickets on sale (11/04/08)
Tickets for the Feb. 14 concert by the Vienna Boys Choir go on sale to the general public today at Arts on Grand in downtown Spencer. The concert, sponsored by the Spencer Area Concert Association, will take place at 8 p.m. in the Old High School Auditorium...

Warburton Selected to All-State Orchestra (11/01/08)
On Saturday, Oct. 25, five students from Okoboji High School competed with 1,200 of the finest musicians from Northwest Iowa for the privilege to perform in the 2008 Iowa High School Music Association's All-State Music Festival. Being accepted into the All-State Music Festival is one of the highest honors a high school musician can achieve...

Briefs 9-27-08 (09/29/08)
H & N Chevy, Asher Motor Company, Don Pierson Ford, and Motor Inn of Spencer will have new cars at the Southpark Mall in south Spencer through Sunday. Sept. 28. This is a great opportunity for the public to see the newest line of automobiles. --- Shaky Tree Coffee will be hosting a Saturday night concert featuring critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mat d. ...

Briefs 9-26-08 (09/26/08)
"Artisans Road Trip: Before and After," currently on display at Arts on Grand, showcases over twenty-five of the regional artists involved in Artisans Road Trip 2008, which takes place on the weekend of Oct. 4--5. The artists reception for the exhibit will be at 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, with a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to come and meet some of the artists for conversation and refreshments...

Briefs 9-25-08 (09/25/08)
Spencer Northwest Iowa Singles will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the Southpark Mall Food Court for dinning and a short meeting. The club is open to singles 30 and above, widowed or divorced. Come and join us. n Call Tim at 260-0616 for more information...

Briefs 9-24-08 (09/24/08)
Iowa High School Speech Association Judges' Certification Meeting Here at Spencer High School. A judges' certification meeting of the Iowa High School Speech Association will be held at Spencer High School at 7 p.m. tonight in the Spencer High School little theatre and the adjoining room 120. Prospective judges attending this meeting will be certified to judge both Large Group Speech and Individual Speech for the Iowa High School Speech Association...

Multi-faceted musician gives students sneak pear at concert (09/20/08)
Multi-instrumentalist Todd Green, scheduled to open the Spencer Area Concert Association's 2008--09 season with a 2:30 p.m., matinee performance Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Clay County Regional Events Center, arrived in town a bit early as part of a week-long residency that included performances for schoolchildren in the Spencer, Clay Central/Everly, Sioux Central and Ruthven-Ayrshire school districts. ...

Green to open concert season (09/17/08)
Multi-instrumentalist Todd Green will open the Spencer Area Concert Association's 2008--09 season with a 2:30 p.m., matinee performance on Sunday, Sept. 21, in the Grand Ballroom at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Note that the date, time, and place have been changed from those originally announced last spring due to a scheduling conflict...

Mayer talks about life on tour during Spencer stop (09/09/08)
Remember all the free time "Nashville Star" finalist Shawn Mayer was going to have now that the show is over? Well, it isn't going to happen anytime soon for the 21-year-old from May City in Osceola County. Songwriting and the "Nashville Star" tour have been her focus since the NBC country music competition came to a conclusion a month ago. ...

New stage dedication to take place during Yearwood concert (09/06/08)
Sure, the performers are going to draw the focus most nights at the 2008 Clay County Fair. But the stage under their feet is worth some attention this year. It's new, it's bigger and it will bring the fair's favorite acts closer to the seats than they've ever been...

Briefs 9-04-08 (09/04/08)
Arts on Grand will host an "open mic" event at 7 p.m. tonight. This is an excellent opportunity for local artists to share their talents in a casual, supportive environment. Interested musicians, poets, or anyone else who would like to take part may sign up in advance at Arts on Grand or just show up that evening...

'Nashville Star' finalist plans fair stop (09/04/08)
"Nashville Star" finalist Shawn Mayer is getting a chance to come home -- with the help of the Clay County Fair and local radio stations KICD, CD107.7 and Lite 104.9. Mayer is from May City in rural Osceola County and finished third in NBC's country music competition series this summer. Barring any travel snafus, Mayer will sign autographs from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the KICD Courtyard stage on the fairgrounds...

Concert Association season tickets go on sale (09/02/08)
Season tickets for the Spencer Area Concert Association will go on sale Sept. 6 at Arts on Grand and at the Art Barn at the Clay County Fair. The 2008--09 season will be the biggest ever, with eight concerts in Spencer. Along with their season tickets, subscribers will receive an order form for tickets to the Vienna Boys Choir concert on Valentine's Day 2009. Tickets for the Vienna Boys Choir concert will go on sale to the general public on Nov. 1...

National Anthem tryouts for Corbin Bleu concert (08/27/08)
Friday, Sept. 12, National Anthem tryouts for area high school students will be held in the 4-H Auditorium during the Clay County Fair. The winner of the competition will perform the National Anthem before the Corbin Bleu and Drew Seeley concert on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m...

Area's Pettits are 'Hall of Fame' singers (08/20/08)
The children of Claude and Marie Pettit of Emmetsburg have been referred to as "The Pettit Family," "The Kids Next Door," "The Singing Pettits," and "The Petites" over the past 50 years. While all seven sang at one time or another, the five primary singing siblings will be recognized for their state and national successes next weekend in Arnolds Park as they're inducted into the 2008 class of the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame...

The exit interviews: 'Star' finalists talk reality after the reality show (08/07/08)
By Russ Mitchell Daily Reporter Staff The course of their careers will go in different directions, but "Nashville Star" finalists Melissa Lawson, Gabe Garcia and Shawn Mayer faced the same question after confetti was swept from the floor of the Acuff Theater on Monday night:...

'Nashville Star' Concert Tour coming to Spencer (08/06/08)
The Clay County Regional Events Center has been selected as a stop for the 2008 "Nashville Star" Concert Tour, the show announced on its telecast Monday night. The NBC country music competition series will bring its final four contestants to the all-seasons building on the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer for an 8 p.m. concert on Saturday, Nov. 22. Doors open an hour before the show...

Mayer falls short of 'Nashville Star' crown (08/05/08)
Melissa Lawson, a big-voiced, 31-year-old mother of five boys from Arlington, Texas, was named the season six winner of "Nashville Star," an NBC country music competition series. The hour-long season finale included Shawn Mayer, a 21-year-old from May City in rural Osceola County, Iowa, and Gabe Garcia, a show-described 28-year-old Tex-Mex cowboy from Lytle, Texas...

Extreme Am celebrates five years (07/31/08)
The Extreme Am will celebrate five years this year when regional skateboarders converge on Spencer's East Leach Park Skate Park to test their skills in four different competitions for trophies and prizes on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17. For five years, elementary through adult age skateboarders have been competing in the street run, big air, vert and best tricks events in northwest Iowa's premier skate park...

Mayer reaches 'Nashville Star' finale (07/30/08)
It's up to the voters one last time. Shawn Mayer, a 21-year-old from May City, avoided the elimination as "Nashville Star" named its three finalists in the NBC country music competition series. Mayer led off the show and is joined in the Aug. 4 finale by Gabe Garcia a 28-year-old "Tex-Mex cowboy" from Lytle, Texas, who has overcome the loss of his father and wowed the judges with his smooth voice and authentically country sound. ...

NORTHWEST IOWA STAR (07/28/08)
Mayer celebrates spot in 'Nashville Star's' final four with a few friends For May City native, Shawn Mayer, making the final four of NBC's "Nashville Star" guaranteed her the opportunity to perform an original song on national television and a chance to celebrate with over 3,000 of her closest friends with a concert on the streets of her hometown. ...

Mayer on fire (07/25/08)
Accompanied by a NBC Nashville Star production crew, Shawn Mayer returned to May City Wednesday night where she performed a free concert before packed streets of fans as storm clouds rolled overhead. Mayer, who recently made it into the top four of the nationally televised country music performing contest, rode in on a Harley Davidson and was greeted by approximately 3,000 fans. ...

New grandstand stage arrives in pieces (07/24/08)
Early delivery for Mr. Phil Hurst and the Clay County Fair. With original projections calling for the delivery of the Clay County Fair's new performance stage for the grandstand in August, Bob Maurer delivered a bit early. A large group of fair board members, the Spencer Ambassadors and others were on hand to watch the arrival of the state-of-the-art stage, designed to allow more personal and dynamic interaction between the Grandstand acts and audiences in the stands...

'Nashville Star' finalist finds fans waiting at home (07/24/08)
"I wanted to go to my house and sleep in my bed," Shawn Mayer admits. But the 21-year-old "Nashville Star" finalist also knows her return to northwest Iowa isn't about that. It isn't about the house she grew up in or catching up on old times with her sister. The schedule doesn't allow her to indulge such nostalgia...

Finalist in Spencer Wednesday: Shawn Mayer reaches 'Nashville Star' final four (07/23/08)

Mainstreet Market 08: Zach to open outdoor season Thursday (07/22/08)
Singer/songwriter Zach will perform at Mainstreet Market from 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, July 24 in front of the Clay County courthouse, kicking off the 2008 Mainstreet Market season. In case of rain, the concert will take place at Arts on Grand. Now in its second year at the courthouse square, Mainstreet Market is a weekly mini-festival featuring live entertainment, food, and a variety of goods available for purchase. ...

Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band to present show in Spirit Lake (07/09/08)
Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band (formerly known as the State Fair Singers and Jazz Band), an elite ensemble of Iowa high school musicians, is pleased to announce their upcoming performance in Spirit Lake on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The show begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts...

Briefs 06-21 (06/21/08)
Farmer's Market Wednesdays and Saturdays The Spencer Area Farmer's Market will be held every Wednesday and Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Southpark Mall parking lot. Come see the homegrown, fresh produce for sale. Mercy Me to headline northwest Iowa's RiseFest...

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