A very special event can be seen at the Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz, on Friday August 24, Saturday August 25 and Sunday August 26: ENCORE! ENCORE! The show is a big musical blockbuster starring talented performers Linda Uthoff, Rich Richards from Des Moines, Charles Faulk, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Travis McDiffett and Cindy Wichman. With direction by Maggie Jackson, music direction by Charles Faulk and accompaniment by Cherie Geiser, the event promises an evening of exquisite entertainment.

Tickets are $15, or patrons wishing to support the Manhattan Arts Center can select from three different sponsorship levels: $25/ticket to be a MAC Mentor, $35 an Encore Envoy or $50 an Arts Angel. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Call 537-4420 for more information and to make reservations. Hurry, tickets are going fast!