SHOCASE will host its sixth annual Gala performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Sweet Home High School Auditorium, 1641 Long St.
This year’s theme is “A Tribute to the Legends,” featuring the music of such past popular and country greats as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Johnny Cash, Jim Croce, Loretta Lynn, Stevie Nicks, Hank Wiliams and more.
“It’s a tribute to the legends, so I think it’s going to be something that a lot of people are going to recognize and enjoy,” Director Shirley Austin said of the program.
Performers will be headed by professional artists Dakota Harris and Melody Jordan, along with local community performers including Ward Christman, Sean Morgan, Ember Ogden, Cathy Scheele, Matthew Stalheim, Scott Swanson and Amanda Wilde.
“Dakota was the winner of the Tallman Talent Search last summer and I just saw him there and I thought he would be a good fit for the program I wanted to do for this Gala,” Austin said. “He does a lot of entertaining in the area and he’s getting a following
“Melody is also getting quite the following. I think a lot of people want to see her.”
VIP tickets include a pre-concert meet-and-greet reception with food and beverages, VIP seating, and swag. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the high school commons.
VIP tickets are $35; general admission is $15, and students are $10. Tickets are available during office hours at The New Era (10 a.m. to 5 p.m M-F), at the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. T-F) and at the door.
Guests are invited to dress up for the occasion, although formal attire is not required.
“It’s one of the best entertainment events in Sweet Home for the year,” Austin said. “It’s good entertainment for the whole family.”