September

Loveland Community Theatre presents

The Miracle Worker

By William Gibson

Friday, September 5, 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 6, 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 7, 2 pm      Benefit for Lion’s Club Kidsight & Eyesight Projects

Friday, September 12, 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 13, 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 14, 2 pm

This stirring dramatization of the Helen Keller story is one of the most admired plays of the modern stage. Blind and mute, nobody know what Helen’s fate might have been had she not come under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan. Gibson highlights the emotional relationship between the lonely teacher and her blind charge. Annie’s success with Helen comes after some of the most turbulent, emotion packed scenes ever presented on stage.

Tickets: $14 adult, $13 senior, $12 student

Group pricing available

The Rialto Theater Guild Classic Film Series presents

The Best Years of Our Lives

Monday, September 8, 7 pm

This 1946 drama about readjusting to domestic life after World War II remains a classic of American cinema. Winner of seven Academy Awards, the story focuses on three war veterans and the return to their Midwestern town of Boone City as civilians. Inspired by a pictorial article about returning soldiers in Life magazine, the film still packs a punch with powerful, timeless themes.

172 MINUTES

Tickets: $6 adult, $5 senior/student, free for Guild members

The Rialto Theater Phyllis Walbye Film Series presents

Under the Same Moon

Wednesday, September 17, 7 pm

Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna) tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again.

RATED PG-13 106 MINUTES

Tickets: $6 adult, $5 senior/student

The Rialto Theater presents

2008 Governor’s Award Community Night

Friday, September 19, 7:30 pm

Celebrating all that Loveland’s performing arts community offers, this event highlights talented community groups that help make our city a vibrant place to find entertainment.

Tickets: Free

The Rialto Theater Guild presents

Radio The Way It Used To Be

Saturday, September 20, 7 pm

Before television, there were radio programs like One Man’s Family, Burns and Allen, The Shadow and Superman that brought hours of quality entertainment over the free airways. Those hours of joy, laughter and excitement will be re-lived when The Radio Reader’s Theatre presents their own brand of “live” re-enactments from classic radio scripts featuring northern Colorado actors and radio personalities.

Tickets: $12 adult, $10 senior/student

Patagonia presents

The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival 

Hosted by JAX Outdoor Gear • Ranch & Home to benefit Idea Wild

Sunday, September 21, 6:30 pm

Jax Outdoor Gear • Ranch & Home of Loveland brings some of the favorite films of the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States to the Rialto. The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival sits apart from the hundreds of film festivals around the world by leaving you feeling inspired and motivated to go out and make a difference in your community and the world. It’s a festival for activists by activists.

Tickets: $12 adult, $8 senior/student

 October

Friends of the Loveland Public Library present

Loveland Loves to Read

Connie Willis

Wednesday, October 1

2 pm sponsored by Medical Center of the Rockies

7 pm sponsored by The Loveland Reporter-Herald

Loveland Loves to Read, the One Book-One Community project has selected highly acclaimed author Connie Willis and will feature her social satire book Bellwether. Willis has been awarded nine Hugo Awards and six Nebula Awards for her wide-ranging body of work. Books will be available in the lobby for sale by Anthology Book Company and a book signing will follow each presentation.

Tickets: $5 adult, $4 Friends’ members, $2 student

The Rialto Theater presents

Ball in the House

Friday, October 3, 7:30 pm

Ball in the House is a tour de force of vocal sound that must be heard and seen to be believed. This five-man, pop/R&B "mouth band" is one of the best-known and most-loved acts in the a cappella community today. Ball in the House has opened for and performed with acts such as Cher, Blondie, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations. They can even be heard on national TV and radio as the voice behind the commercials for Cool Whip dessert topping.

Tickets: $18 adult, $15 senior/student

Bill Chrastil

Saturday, October 4, 7:30 pm

Bill Chrastil returns to the Rialto for the fourth time! This Nashville recording artist performs original songs, instrumentals and portrays superstars Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, Julio Iglesias, Tom Jones, Roby Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. “The Legend Lives On” with a special tribute to the King of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. Chrastil finished 4^th for his portrayal of Elvis in an international competition. Don’t miss an evening of fun and entertainment.

Tickets: $12 adult, $10 senior/student

Loveland Choral Society presents

This Island Earth: “It Ain’t Easy Going Green”

Friday, October 10, 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 11, 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 12, 3 pm

Acclaimed, exciting percussion ensemble HeadTalk joins the thrilling LCS voices and their amphibious “green” host to explore the endless wonders of Earth. This musically diverse and entertaining concert features selections from Paul Winter’s Mass for the Earth; songs of the seasons; music from The Secret Garden, The Fantastiks, and The Lion King; tunes from the Muppet Movie; and much more. Don’t miss this grand and glorious tribute to our incredible planet.

Tickets: $15

Friends of the Loveland Public Library present

Loveland Loves to Read

You’ve Got Mail

Monday, October 13, 7 pm

Sponsored by McWhinney Foundation

This sweet, romantic comedy follows the course of two strangers at odds over the opening of a mega-bookstore, all the while not knowing that they had already met and connected on-line. Directed by Nora Ephron and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

RATED PG 119 MINUTES

Tickets: Free

The Rialto Theater Phyllis Walbye Film Series presents

The Band’s Visit

Wednesday, October 15, 7 pm

A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. An official 2007 selection of both the Toronto and the Telluride Film Festivals.

RATED PG-13 87 minutes

Tickets: $6 adult, $5 senior/student

K99 and Qdoba Mexican Grill present

K99 Good Morning Guys 20^th Anniversary

Habajeeba Good Time Variety Happy Hour

Friday, October 17, 7:30 pm

In 2008, K99 Good Morning Guys began their 20^th year on air together at 99.1 KUAD-FM. This event, an unscripted comedy, includes extensive audience involvement with the K99 Good Morning Guys, Brian Gary and Todd Harding.

Tickets: $20, $15 & $10 

The Women’s Resource Center presents

Women Rock the Rialto

with Beth Nielson Chapman

Saturday, October 18, 7:30 pm

National recording artists Beth Nielson Chapman appeals to a wide array of music fans from adult contemporary to country. She is a premier songwriter and has penned huge hits—Faith Hill’s This Kiss, Martina McBride’s Happy Girl and Trisha Yearwood’s Down on My Knees. Her song Sand and Water was featured on Sir Elton John’s tribute album to Princess Diana.

Tickets: $25, $50 VIP (includes pre-event cocktail party and reserved seating)

Ethos West Chamber Orchestra

Sunday, October 19, 2 pm

Ethos West features great musicians playing some of the most interesting programs in orchestral music, presented in an informal accessible style. This concert will include major baroque concertos, 1950s cool jazz works and Indo-jazz pieces. A concert for classical music lovers, jazz fans and everyone in between.

Tickets: $15 adult, $10 senior/college students, Under 18 free

Encore! Encore! Presents

Exit the Body

By Fred Carmichael

Friday, October 24, 7 pm

Saturday, October 25, 2 & 7 pm

Sunday, October 26, 2 pm

There’s a body in the closet! No…it’s gone! It’s back! Wait…that’s a different body! Comedy reigns as a mystery writer learns that the quiet New England house she rented is the rendezvous site for jewel thieves. Diamonds, bodies and the truth are all missing in this mystery farce.

Tickets $12 (includes light dessert)

Group pricing available

The Rialto Theater Guild Classic Film Series presents

Gentlemen’s Agreement

Wednesday, October 29, 7 pm

A reporter pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred. Starring Gregory Peck and Celeste Holm in her Oscar winning role.

118 MINUTES

Tickets: $6 adult, $5 senior/student, free for Guild members

Rosemary The Celtic Lady

Thursday, October 30, 7 pm

International psychic medium and founder of the American & Canadian Association of Psychics & healers, Rosemary The Celtic Lady presents “Spirit Talk” messages from loved ones passed over. October 30^th, night before Halloween—during this time she believes the veil between this world and the other is very thin. Come and enjoy a lovely evening with Rosemary and the other side.

Tickets: $25

The Rialto Theater presents

Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters II

Friday, October 31, 7 pm

A special Halloween double feature of the wackiest ghost fighting movies ever made. Who ya gonna call?

Ghostbusters 105 minutes RATED PG

Ghostbusters II 108 minutes RATED PG

Tickets: $8, $7 senior/student

November

The Rialto Theater presents

Silents are Golden

Doubling for Romeo & An Eastern Westerner

Sunday, November 2, 7 pm

The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra returns to the Rialto with their expert accompaniment to two silent comedies. The very rare film, Doubling for Romeo starring Will Rogers, is a send-up of Hollywood Westerns, ending with a parody of Romeo & Juliet. An Eastern Westerner stars Harold Lloyd, one of the silent film era’s funniest comedians.

Tickets: $10

The Rialto Theater Guild Classic Film Series presents

Hamlet

Wednesday, November 5, 7 pm

William Shakespeare's tale of tragedy of murder and revenge in the royal halls of medieval Denmark. Laurence Olivier received a best actor Academy Award for his role in this 1948 film.

155 minutes 

Tickets $6 adult, $5 senior/student, free for Guild members

The Rialto Theater presents

Bearfoot

Friday, November 7, 7:30 pm

A mere two years after their initial meeting as camp counselors, Bearfoot earned one of roots music’s most prestigious awards, Telluride Bluegrass Band Champions, an honor they share with artists like Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek. Now, after years of national touring at top theaters and festivals, Bearfoot is deeply American music. Airy Northern ballads are tempered by back-alley Southern blues, while jazz stomp meets Appalachian breakdown, the whole fused with a signature bluegrass passion. Boasting five distinctive lead voices, the group showcases a remarkable breadth of rich, original songs.
Tickets: $15 adult, $13 senior/student

The Loveland Museum/Gallery and the Rialto Theater Guild presents

Hazel Miller

An Evening of Gospel Inspired Music

Saturday, November 8, 7:30 pm

The uplifting sound of sweet and pure gospel music will fill the Rialto on this special evening featuring Colorado’s own chanteuse, Hazel Miller.

Tickets: $15 adult, $13 senior/student

Up in Lights Productions, Inc. presents

Little Women: The Musical

Friday, November 14, 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 15, 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 16, 2 pm

Friday, November 21, 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 22, 2 pm

Saturday, November 22, 7:30 pm

Louisa May Alcott’s novel comes to life, following the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. Now an exhilarating new musical filled with music, dancing and heart, Little Women promises a show filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope—the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

Tickets: $14 adult, $12 senior/student

The Rialto Theater Phyllis Walbye Film Series presents

Young at Heart

Wednesday, November 19, 7 pm

The true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, whose average age is 81. Their music is unexpected, going against the stereotype of their age group, performing songs, for example, by James Brown, and Sonic Youth. Although they have toured Europe and sung for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs for a concert in their home town which succeeds in spite of several heart breaking events.

RATED PG 172 MINUTES

Tickets: $6 adult, $5 senior/student 

Dance Theatre of Loveland presents

Nutcracker Suite

Friday, November 28, 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 29, 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 30, 2:30 pm

This one hour production of Nutcracker Suite is tailored specifically for performance at the Rialto Theater. DTL’s talented performers will dance their way into your heart and dreams.

Tickets: $12 adults, $10 senior/student

December

The GunnPoint Band

Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 pm

Don’t miss this Christmas musical celebration with award-winning artists Randy & Heidi Gunn (2005 CCMA Male Vocalist and CGC Band & Duo of the Year.) Joined by Rory Hoffman, Dave Beegle and Carol Frazier Harrison, this nostalgic musical review in the grand style of the great classic Christmas TV specials of days gone by will bring the joy of Christmas to life with songs like Winter Wonderland, Colorado Christmas, O Holy Night and many more. An evening guaranteed to lift your spirit and touch your heart! www.gunnpoint.us

Tickets: $15

Acoustic Eidolon

10 Years & a Million Miles!

Friday, December 5, 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm

Join Acoustic Eidolon as they celebrate 10 years of music and the release of their 7^th CD! This internationally acclaimed duo creates music from Celtic, World and Folk roots. Critics call this “An evening of brilliant instrumentality!” The guitjo and cello combined with vibrancy and passion of performance makes this an evening not to miss. Get your tickets early!

Tickets: $16 adult, $12 senior/children 12 & under

The Rialto Theater and Loveland Museum/Gallery present

‘Tis the Season Community Sing-a-Long

Sunday, December 7, 2 pm

Enjoy the wonderful tradition of this annual presentation in the beautifully decorated historic Rialto Theater. Sing the songs and share the spirit of the season in this audience participation event led by Loveland’s own Sharon Sheets. Enjoy hot cider, sweet treats and a break from the hectic pace of the holidays.

Tickets: Free

Loveland Choral Society presents

A World of Christmas

Thursday, December 11, 7:30 pm

Friday, December 12, 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 13, 2 & 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 14, 3 pm

Carols, holiday favorites and a sleigh full of musical treats from around the world sparkle when performed by the festive LCS voices and spirited Holiday Orchestra. Enjoy stunning arrangements of traditional carols from many lands including A Celtic Christmas, An Olde English Christmas, rhythmic African Noels, Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and the cleverly concocted Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Experience the joy and beauty of pure Christmas with LCS and their holiday musical celebration.

Tickets: $15

The Rialto Theater presents

The Bishop’s Wife

Wednesday, December 17, 7 pm

A Christmas classic from 1947, this comedy/fantasy stars Cary Grant as an angel who works his heavenly magic on an Episcopalian bishop who is struggling to raise money for a new church and has grown distant from his wife. Abundant charm and lasting appeal make this film a perennial favorite.

Tickets: $6 adult, $5 senior/student

Interstate Cowboy Christmas Ball

Friday, December 19, 7:30 pm

Ring in the Christmas spirit and join Interstate Cowboy! Currently charting nationally on Americana Radio, the band features some of the most talented musicians in the country, including two-time Grammy winner and Loveland’s own Gene Libbea (former member of the Nashville Bluegrass band). Dick Meis (a former member of Roger Miller’s Band) has worked with Loretta Lynn and Stonewall Jackson. Grant Gordy is a virtuoso guitarist who frequently performs with the legendary David Grisman Quintet. Dancers from Broadway Bound will perform throughout the evening.

Tickets: $15 adult, $10 senior/student

Bells of the Rockies presents

Bells in the Pines

Saturday, December 20, 7 pm

Bells of the Rockies, an auditioned handbell ensemble with ringers from northern Colorado front range communities and south Wyoming presents Bells in the Pines.

Tickets: $12 adult, $10 senior, free for children 12 and under

Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers

Tidings of Joy

Sunday, December 21, 2 pm

Enjoy the sounds of Christmas with the Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers concert. Give yourself a treat as you rest from all your holiday activities and hear the best a cappella choral group in northern Colorado!

Tickets: $14 adult, $7 student