Stephens Summer Riding Program: Session III (classes in Huntseat, Western and Beginning Riding) 
June 29, 2009-July 10, 2009
Stephens Equestrian Center
201 Old 63 N.

Stephens College faculty and students will instruct interested participants who are 8 years of age or older in Huntseat, Western and Beginning riding. Participants gain hands-on experience in riding, grooming and horse safety with the College's 40 horses. For session fees or more information, go to www.stephens.edu/summerriding or call the Stephens College Equestrian Center at (573) 876-7166.

On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/summerriding

Brighton Beach Memoirs (Family) 
June 30, 2009-July 5, 2009
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Spirit Lake, Iowa

Neil Simon writes of his life as a teenager in 1937 Brooklyn. As with most Simon plays, this is a lovely combination of comedy and heartwarming sentiment. The NY Daily News said, “In many respects, it is one of Simon’s funniest, richest and most affecting plays.” Families of all kinds will relate to this appealing, sweet story.

Fee: $15
Contact: Ruth Anne Burke
Phone: (712) 332-7773

Nickel and Dimed (Adult Contemporary) 
July 7, 2009-July 12, 2009
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Spirit Lake, Iowa

Based on the novel Nickel and Dimed, on (Not) Getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich, this play shows us the life of working Americans. Can a middle-aged, middle-class woman survive, when she suddenly has to make beds all day in a hotel and live on $7 an hour? This piece has been described as “important, involving and urgently topical.” OST is proud to bring this illuminating piece to the Iowa Great Lakes.

Fee: $15
Contact: Ruth Anne Burke
Phone: (712) 332-7773

Stephens Summer Riding Program: Session IV (child Morning Camp and Adult Evening Camp) 
July 13, 2009-July 17, 2009
Stephens Equestrian Center
201 Old 63 N.

Stephens College faculty and students will instruct interested participants who are 8 years of age or older in Huntseat, Western and Beginning riding. Participants gain hands-on experience in riding, grooming and horse safety with the College's 40 horses. For session fees or more information, go to www.stephens.edu/summerriding or call the Stephens College Equestrian Center at (573) 876-7166.

On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/summerriding

Forever Plaid (Musical) 
July 14, 2009-July 19, 2009
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Spirit Lake, Iowa

One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this wonderfully goofy musical, centers on four young, eager male singers. It’s charming, and will keep audiences humming along with the great nostalgic pop hits of the 50’s. Even those who weren’t even born in the 50’s will love this! Your toes will be tapping and you will just have a terrific time at the theatre, when you come and spend an evening with the “Plaids”.

Fee: $17
Contact: Ruth Anne Burke
Phone: (712) 332-7773

Hay Fever (Comedy) 
July 21, 2009-July 26, 2009
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Spirit Lake, Iowa

The Bliss family is far from typical and wacky doesn’t come close to describing them. When they all invite guests for the weekend, hilarity can’t be far behind. The fun is as light as champagne bubbles, so if you long to escape and be transported back to a time of flappers and ultra Bohemian high-jinx, bring a friend and enjoy.

Fee: $15
Contact: Ruth Anne Burke
Phone: (712) 332-7773

George Washington Slept Here (Family Comedy) 
July 28, 2009-Aug. 2, 2009
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Spirit Lake, Iowa

It’s an Oldie and what a goody! Possibly Kaufman and Hart’s best comedy. Newton Fuller craves a little place in the country to call his own. But when he, his wife and his daughter walk into their windowless, waterless and almost roofless new home, the laughs have just begun. This play is perfect for the whole family. After watching this chaos, you’ll be delighted that you can go home and still have plenty of hot water! It’s nothing but good fun.

Fee: $15
Contact: Ruth Anne Burke
Phone: (712) 332-7773