Imagine: A Tribute to John Lennon
December 8th, 2010 will see the return of a long standing Springfield tradition. The “Imagine: A Tribute to John Lennon” concert will take the stage at The Gillioz Theatre.
In 1985, Ron Butler and two other local musicians created the non-profit organization The Acorn Foundation (no relation to the ACORN that has been in the news lately) for the express purpose of staging a yearly event featuring local musicians performing the music of John Lennon with proceeds from the event donated to a local charity. The first show was held on December 8th, 1985 -the 5th anniversary of Lennon's death- at the Springfield Art Museum.
The last Imagine show was in 2003.
Local musician and now producer, Alan Pierson decided to do something to make it happen again. This is his second year to bring us this fantastic concert.
For the 2nd year the proceeds will be donated to Women in Need of the Ozarks. WIN is an organization that
“helps single, working women not receiving any other form of public assistance. WIN offers one-time assistance in a crisis when there is no other means of support. Recipients are not required to pay back any gift; however, many turn around and give back by volunteering on a WIN committee or in some other way. WIN has helped women with paying bills, paying for services (auto mechanic, lawyer, etc.), buying a car, and writing letters to bill collectors.”
The organizers,musicians and all involved are excited to see the concert returning and especially happy to see it being presented at the Gillioz.
The Nuts and Bolts
Imagine: A Tribute to John Lennon
Tuesday, December 8, 2010
7PM doors open at 6PM
Gillioz Theatre
325 Park Central East, Springfield, MO 65806
Phone: 417.863.9491
Website: gillioz.ticketforce.com
Ticket sales begin Friday, November 6th at The Gillioz box office
$12 regular/$10 children, seniors, and students w/ I.D. required + applicable fee
All seats reserved
Sponsored by: The Moxie, Blue Stream Lube and Oil, Swagbot, the Coffee Ethic, and Down Home Productions
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
On event days, the box office will open 1 hour prior to show start.
PERFORMERS
The Big Beat Club
The Fabulous Unexpected
Distant Relative
The Tall, Dark and Handsomes
Jenny Vinyard
Cindy Woolf
Dale McCoy
The Scribbles
The Silver Hammer Band
Moon Honey
The Detectives
For more information contact Alan Pierson,
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or Ryan Rust,
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