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Sat Dec 6 Red Hat Holiday Tour,
Pella, IA $59.
(join the Cedar Rapids Red Hatters
tour)
Open to all Red Hat groups.
Enjoy brunch, Tour of Homes,
Festival of Trees, Christmas Light
Displays.
6:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun Dec 14 Celtic Thunder Concert
$119.
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA
Celtic Thunder, a new group of
exceptionally talented young male
singers from Ireland and Scotland,
performs an eclectic mix of songs,
ranging from the traditional
"Mountains of Mourne" and "Come By
the Hills" to international hits
such as "Brothers in Arms" and
"Desperado," as well as original
compositions by Celtic Thunder's
musical director and composer Phil
Coulter. The ensemble songs reflect
the power of the soloists, who range
in age from 14 to 40 and share a
common Celtic heritage. See the boys
and men of Celtic Thunder. Meal
included.
4:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sat Dec 20 Hannibal, MO Christmas
$109.
Meet Mark Twain for story time
before the afternoon tea and tour in
the Rockcliffe Mansion. Then the
city tour with Mark Twain before the
Christmas light show at the Mark
Twain Cave. Complete the day with
dinner and Christmas Musical Show
with the entertaining Spratt Family.
7:00 a.m. – 12:45 a.m.
Fri Dec 26 Monty Python’s
Spamalot Musical Civic Center,
Des Moines, IA
$129.
The funniest show on earth is back
to taunt Des Moines for a second
time! Winner of the 2005 Tony Award
for Best Musical, Monty Python’s
SPAMALOT, the musical comedy
sensation lovingly ripped off from
the film classic “Monty Python and
The Holy Grail,” now returns to
spread laughter and cheer throughout
the kingdom. Directed by Tony
Award-winner Mike Nichols, SPAMALOT
tells the tale of King Arthur and
his Knights of the Round Table as
they embark on their quest for the
Holy Grail. But before they can find
their grail, they’re taking a little
side-trip to the fair city of Des
Moines.
Meal included.
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wed Dec 31 New Years Eve Party
Matinee $99.
“A Wonderful Life” holiday musical,
Circa 21 Rock Island, IL
Start with the wine fountain in the
lobby before being seated in the
theater all decorated for the
holidays. Choose from upscaled menu
including prime rib and dessert. Be
entertained with a musical holiday
classic “A Wonderful Life”. Party
hats and noise- makers and New Year
champaign toasting.
9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2009 Tours:
Fri Feb 13 Chicago 2009 Auto Show
$89.
Opening day, McCormick Place
The 2009 show will feature the
world’s largest room for the
displays with more than 1000 new
production cars, trucks, sports
utility, concept and specialty
vehicles on display. (www.chicagoautoshow.com)
No meals included.
5:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sat Feb 28 Legally Blond Musical
Matinee
$129.
Broadway Show, Des Moines Civic
Center
The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's
new smash hit musical, and now
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is coming
to you. Legally Blonde follows
sorority star Elle Woods, an
underestimated blonde who doesn't
take "no" for an answer. When her
boyfriend dumps her for someone more
"serious," Elle puts down the credit
card, hits the books, and sets out
to go where no Delta Nu has gone
before: Harvard Law. Along the way,
Elle proves that being true to
yourself never goes out of style.
After turning Broadway and MTV hot
pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance
Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is
“The Best New Musical Around!”
Lunch included.
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wed April 8 Church Basement
Ladies Comedy Musical Show, Circa
21, Rock Island, IL
$89.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A church
basement kitchen throughout much of
America is often the heart and soul
of any church. Like any great
kitchen, problems are solved here as
well. We see four women handle a
Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an
Easter fund raiser, a wedding, and a
pastor in this hilarious new
musical.
10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Sat April 11 Color Purple Musical
Matinee
$129.
OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS THE COLOR
PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical
based on the classic Pulitzer
Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker
and the Oscar-nominated film by
Steven Spielberg. It is the
unforgettable and inspiring story of
a woman named Celie, who triumphs
over tremendous odds to find joy in
life, and her true inner beauty.
Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards,
THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark
theatrical event. With a joyous
GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring
jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR
PURPLE is capturing the hearts of
young and old, and uniting audiences
in a celebration of love. Lunch
included.
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
May 11-16 Amtrak to Glenwood
Springs, CO $419. pp Dble
Leave Mt. Pleasant, IA Sunday
evening May 11 and travel in the
coach car. Arrive in Glenwood
Springs, CO May 12. Lodge three
nights at Hotel Colorado. Enjoy the
healthy and relaxing World Famous
Mineral pools, spas, caves and more.
A good time to travel to Aspen
during this off season when it is a
quiet time to enjoy the area. The
scenery with the snow in the Rocky
Mountain is beautiful. A restful
vacation. Touring, activities and
meals on your own.
Booked for 20 passengers by February
26.
6:00 p.m. May 11 departure
Sat June 13 Mama Mia, Des Moines
$129.
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate
feel-good show that has audiences
coming back again and again to
relive the thrill. Now it’s your
turn to have the time of your life
at this smash-hit musical that
combines ABBA’s greatest hits,
including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,”
“Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on
Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,”
with an enchanting tale of love,
laughter and friendship. Whether
it’s your first visit or your
fourteenth, see the show that has
the whole world coming back for
more, because every time feels like
the first time at MAMMA MIA!
Lunch included.
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center
Two Saturday Matinees:
Sat Oct. 10 $159.
Sat Oct. 17 $159.
SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY
DROPPED IN.
Long before that girl from Kansas
arrives in Munchkinland, two girls
meet in the land of Oz. One - born
with emerald green skin - is smart,
fiery and misunderstood. The other
is beautiful, ambitious and very
popular. How these two grow to
become the Wicked Witch of the West
and Glinda the Good Witch makes for
"the most complete, and completely
satisfying, new musical in a long
time" (USA Today).
On Broadway and around the world,
WICKED has worked its magic on
critics and audiences alike. Winner
of 20 major awards, including a
Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED
is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster”
(The New York Times).
Lunch included.
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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