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The Bloomington Consistory (also known as The Scottish Rite Temple), now the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), has been the venue for most of the shows. From 1978 through 1994, shows were at presented Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium. They then returned to the Scottish Rite Temple in 1995 until the building was remodeled by the City of Bloomington to become the BCPA. During that three-year span (2004-2006), shows were staged at Normal Community West High School. | The Bloomington Consistory (also known as The Scottish Rite Temple), now the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), has been the venue for most of the shows. From 1978 through 1994, shows were at presented Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium. They then returned to the Scottish Rite Temple in 1995 until the building was remodeled by the City of Bloomington to become the BCPA. During that three-year span (2004-2006), shows were staged at Normal Community West High School. | ||
The Buffalo Bills of The Music Man fame, probably the best-known barbershop quartet ever, appeared in Bloomington six times. Other favorites include: The Mid-States Four, The Schmitt Brothers, The Rascals, The SunTones, Boston Common, Gentleman’s Agreement, Gashouse Gang, The OK Four, The Four Nubbins, Chordiac Arrest, Vocal Spectrum. | The Buffalo Bills of The Music Man fame, probably the best-known barbershop quartet ever, appeared in Bloomington six times. Other favorites include: The Mid-States Four, The Schmitt Brothers, The Rascals, The SunTones, Boston Common, Gentleman’s Agreement, Gashouse Gang, The OK Four, The Four Nubbins, Chordiac Arrest, Vocal Spectrum, and our own After Hours. | ||
The 50th anniversary show in 1992 recreated the Corn Belt Chorus [[Media:Barber2.JPG]], which drew men from many Central Illinois cities to the stage to perform two songs. (See the Corn Belt Chorus.) | The 50th anniversary show in 1992 recreated the Corn Belt Chorus [[Media:Barber2.JPG]], which drew men from many Central Illinois cities to the stage to perform two songs. (See the Corn Belt Chorus.) | ||
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The '''Sound of Illinois''' is the only group appearing in the annual '''Sounds of Christmas''' program at State Farm’s Corporate Headquarters every year since its inception in 1974. The program is the brainchild of the late Dick Benson, who got the idea while helping Jim Stahly lead Christmas carol sings at State Farm. Benson, Stahly and Don Munson of WJBC approached President Ed Rust Sr., who offered the Corporate Headquarters facility as the venue. The program ended in 2016 because of extensive remodeling. The Music Shoppe of Normal selected talent and organized the show, WGLT-FM Radio handled promotion and ticket distribution (originally handled by WJBC Radio) and State Farm provided the facility and support staff to stage the hour-long show featuring local musicians who volunteer their services. | The '''Sound of Illinois''' is the only group appearing in the annual '''Sounds of Christmas''' program at State Farm’s Corporate Headquarters every year since its inception in 1974. The program is the brainchild of the late Dick Benson, who got the idea while helping Jim Stahly lead Christmas carol sings at State Farm. Benson, Stahly and Don Munson of WJBC approached President Ed Rust Sr., who offered the Corporate Headquarters facility as the venue. The program ended in 2016 because of extensive remodeling. The Music Shoppe of Normal selected talent and organized the show, WGLT-FM Radio handled promotion and ticket distribution (originally handled by WJBC Radio) and State Farm provided the facility and support staff to stage the hour-long show featuring local musicians who volunteer their services. | ||
== '''Lucca Grill Connection''' == | == '''Lucca Grill Connection''' == | ||