Follow a baker and his wife as they struggle to meet the demands of a vengeful witch so that they may have their hearts' desire?a child of their own. On their journey in and out of the woods, they meet a woman fleeing a ball, a girl with extraordinary hair, a cow-sick boy, a sweet-loving granddaughter, a couple of princes, and at least one giant.

This show features two equity actors bringing their professional polish to the CCPA Stage.  Kristen Behrendt (DeGrazia) shows her Broadway talents as the delightfully cruel and crafty witch, a role made famous by Bernadette Peters.  Patrick DuLaney presents his professional chops as the Baker, who helps connect each of these hilarious and heartbreaking fairy tales together into a story even the Grimm Brothers never imagined.

"I remember listening to the cassette tape of the original cast in 1987 before ever seeing the show on stage.  I imagined what the show would look like--how the stories would be told in the theater.  I'm thrilled to be able to work with this all-star cast to bring this vision finally to life," says director Chris Okiishi. "Even though these are Fairy Tale characters and the stories are firmly based in the Brothers Grimm, I think our audiences will relate in a very real way to the characters' triumphs and struggles.  And who hasn't wondered what happens after 'Happily Ever After'?"

Tickets are $12-$27 and can be purchased online at http://www.coralvillearts.org/ or by calling 319.248.9370 or in person at the CCPA box office at 1301 5th Street and at the Coralville Recreation Center at 1506 8th Street. Into the Woods is sponsored by University of Iowa Community Credit Union.

MOUNT CARROLL, IL -- Timber Lake Playhouse, in collaboration with Timber Lake Resort and Campground, will present an interactive event performance of the Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Show at the playhouse on Saturday, May 9th. This nationally renowned show that take requests from the audience and encouraging dancing in your seats, will begin at 7:00 p.m., with cash bar opening at 6:30. Tickets are $20 and are available online and through the TLP box office.

"Ron Swanson–of Timber Lake Resort–came to us with the idea as a way to kick off the summer and celebrate Mothers Day Weekend. Then he reached out to restaurants in Mount Carroll. There are many exciting things happening in downtown Mount Carroll, we also saw this as a way to partner with the town," said TLP Artistic Director, Jim Beaudry.

"We thought it was a great idea, and I immediately thought of Felix and Fingers because I know how much people love them in the Chicago area, and not all dueling pianos acts are as good as they are," Beaudry continued. "So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that was the same group Ron had already reached out to about coming to TLP."

Tickets to the event, which is appropriate for all ages, can be purchased online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, by calling 815-244-2035 during business hours or stopping by the TLP office across the street from the theatre at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll. Seats are reserved, so advance tickets are suggested, unless planning to spend the entire evening dancing in the aisles. Dinner options in Mount Carroll are separate from the ticket price.

Henry's Double K in Mount Carroll will be taking reservations for a pre-show all you can eat buffet at the restaurant that evening. The $15 buffet will include roast pork, chicken breasts, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, salad bar, rolls and coffee. Contact Henry's Double K at 815-244-0810 for more information. Sievert's Steaks & Stuff in Mount Carroll will offer 10% off pizzas between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Visit www.mountcarrollil.org for a cull list of restaurants in the town.

Timber Lake Playhouse's pre-season events begin Wednesday, May 6 with the Magic Owl Children's Theatre production of The Commedia Pinocchio for kids and families, which runs through Saturday May 9 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All tickets are only $6 and are available by calling the office, or at the theatre the day of the show.

Office hours for TLP are Monday through Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Timber Lake Playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd. in Mount Carroll.

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Event:                   FMLA - Update for Leave Administrators

Date:                     Thursday, May 7, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

Cost:                       $160 MRA members / $205 nonmembers

It's important to stay current.  The FMLA playing field changes rapidly each year due to court cases, DOL rulings, and administrator's interpretations.  MRA's experienced human resources professionals, who answer thousands of FMLA member questions each year, will guide you through the latest changes to keep you current with FMLA administration.  The course content is fluid and will reflect current legal activity as well as hot topics from recent member inquiries.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

Event:                   Forklift/Lift Truck Train-The Trainer

Date:                     Thursday, May 14, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

Cost:                       $350 MRA members / $450 nonmembers (includes full kit with videos)

Second attendee from same company $175 MRA members/ $210 nonmembers

This highly successful powered industrial truck training program is designed to provide you with all the information you need to instruct and train your employees on safe operation of powered industrial trucks.  Included in the cost of this program are 6 hours of classroom instruction at MRA's facility and program information necessary for conducting qualified training classes.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

Event:                  Negotiation Skills- Accomplishing the Win-Win - Finding the Common Ground

Date:                     Monday, May 18, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

Cost:                       $250 MRA members / $340 nonmembers

In this program, participants examine the strategies, tactics, and techniques that skilled negotiators use to reach mutually satisfying  outcomes and participants learn how to identify the needs and underlying interests of both parties and plan approaches for communicating their side with confidence.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

Event:                  Strategic Planning Workshop: A Case Study

Date:                     Thursday, May 21, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

Cost:                       $250 MRA members / $340 nonmembers

This workshop provides leaders with a structural approach that ensures fact-based decision making that can be used for evaluating specific problems or opportunities or to conduct a more general business review for strategic planning.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

Event:                   Affirmative Action Plan Workshop

Date:                     Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29, 2015

Time:                    8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where:                MRA-The Management Association

3800 Avenue of the Cities - Suite 100

Moline, IL  61265

Cost:                       $460 MRA members / $665 nonmembers

During this workshop, participants will receive the tools needed to write a federally-sound affirmative action plan from start to finish, including the preparation of all critical statistical analysis.

To register, or for more information, go to our new website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events, or contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org

About MRA-The Management Association
Founded in 1901, MRA-The Management is a not-for-profit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers throughout the Midwest, covering 800,000+ employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by creating powerful teams and safe, successful workplaces. MRA conducts more than 2,000 learning events each year. Members of MRA also receive access to expert guidance, best practices, professionally facilitated roundtables, essential tools, and dozens of business services in the areas of human resources and training. MRA is headquartered in Waukesha, Wis., and has regional offices in Palatine, Ill.; Moline, Ill.; and Plymouth, Minn. To learn more and to become a member of MRA, visit www.mranet.org.