By Kristi Spencer
A Few Of My Favorite Things (And Yours, Too!) with Glenda Austin
Joplin’s own Glenda Austin, a renowned composer, pianist and educator, is returning to the Cornell Complex for a captivating performance with Connect2Culture to kick off the new year.
Known for her exceptional artistry, this engaging and interactive concert promises to inspire and delight, making it an event you won’t want to miss.Glenda’s concert will feature dynamic and diverse numbers, blending hymns, iconic movie themes, fun classical arrangements, selections from her uplifting Facebook live streams and original compositions. In a special twist, audience members will have the chance to request their favorite songs be brought to life through Glenda’s signature musical style.
Special guest performers, including her sister Gloria Sanborn, will join Glenda on stage. Glenda says the evening will include “Jazz Suite No. 3 for clarinet, cahón and piano, initially commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association.” This piece highlights Glenda’s ingenious exploration of jazz.Glenda’s achievements are remarkable, given her career span of over five decades. She has composed and arranged nearly 400 published pieces, taught elementary and high school music and collaborated with Missouri Southern State University’s vocal and choral students. Her music has reached audiences worldwide, and her works have been published and recorded internationally.Don’t miss this chance to see Glenda Austin in her element, sharing her talent, heart and joy with her hometown.
WANT TO GO?A Few of My Favorite Things (And Yours, Too!) with Glenda Austin Saturday, Jan. 18 | 4 p.m.Cornell Complex, Beshore Performance HallTickets: $11.70-$16.90
Rondell Sheridan: If You’re Over 40 & You Know It, Clap Your Hands
Prepare for an evening of laughs as comedian Rondell Sheridan brings his acclaimed show, “If You’re Over 40 & You Know It, Clap Your Hands,” to the stage. His performance offers a comedic take on life and love after 40. Rondell is a master storyteller whose wit and charm make you laugh from start to finish.
Rondell Sheridan, best known for his role as Victor Baxter on Disney Channel’s “That’s So Raven,” has been a comedian for over four decades. He has made more than 200 television appearances, including on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “Comics Unleashed.”
Rondell’s unique brand of clean humor resonates with audiences, offering a fresh and relatable comedic experience. His career has taken him from stand-up comedy clubs to television and beyond. His latest tour celebrates the humor in everyday life, inviting audiences to laugh at themselves while embracing the joys and challenges of growing older.Rondell’s journey into comedy edy began in 1982 at a small club in the West Village called Mostly Magic. Six months later, he became a regular at the iconic New York Improv, setting the stage for a career that has taken him from stand-up comedy clubs to television and beyond.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Rondell Sheridan live.
WANT TO GO? Rondell Sheridan: If You’re Over 40 & You Know It, Clap Your Hands Saturday, Jan. 25 | 7 p.m.Cornell Complex, Beshore Performance HallTickets: $32.50-$37.70