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David Osborne, known as the “Pianist to the Presidents,” kicks off the new performance series Oct. 22. “Live on 65” is bringing world-class entertainment to the North Metro with generous support from the Spring Lake Park Lions Club.

Premier artists will perform local and live at the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center in a series of four events spread throughout the year.

“We’re grateful for the generosity of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club in supporting this effort to bring high-quality arts entertainment to the North Metro,” says Colleen Pederson, executive director of community education, Spring Lake Park Schools.

Ticket prices for the 2022-2023 season are $12 per adult and $5 per student. Tickets can be purchased individually for each show. Tickets for all shows are available now.

Don’t miss David Osborne – Oct. 22

The "Pianist to the Presidents" will bring his skills to the Fine Arts Center after performing at the White House well over 50 times. He’s played for the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.

“This is going to be a great show for any music lover,” says Colleen. “I’m especially excited for young people who have maybe taken some piano lessons or other music lessons to experience a pianist of David’s caliber.”

David has performed at Jimmy Carter's birthday party for over 30 years and entertained at Jimmy & Rosalynn's 75th wedding anniversary in July 2021. He is the resident pianist at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas and regularly performs for stars who live in the Vegas metropolitan area. His music includes romantic, classical, jazz, pop, inspirational, patriotic, and Broadway show tunes.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased online.

A season of great performances

“Live on 65” will continue in January, April and May with more great performances. Mark your calendar for:

• January 5, 2023, 7 p.m., Miss Myra and The Moonshiners share their formidable 5-piece swing band sound from Minneapolis. Enjoy their fresh sound grounded in early jazz and blues as they play original music amid a broad repertoire of classics from the '20s and '30s.
• April 13, 2023, 7 p.m., Gary Mauer brings Broadway to highway 65. Mr. Mauer performed on Broadway as the Phantom in the Hal Prince production of The Phantom of the Opera, a role he previously performed on the national tour. He also starred in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, performing the romantic leading role of Raoul. In addition, he performed in the Broadway production of Les Miserables in the role of Enjolras, the revolutionary leader, a role he also performed with the National Tour in the U.S. and Singapore.
• May 15, 2023, 7 p.m., Copper Street Brass, a Minneapolis-based brass sextet, concludes the performance series with trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn and percussion as well as keyboard, percussion, guitars and electric instruments. Enjoy a variety of music in bold innovative ways with a friendly and charming stage presence.

Live on 65 Performance Series is bringing world-class entertainment to the North Metro. Premier artists will perform local and live at the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center. Learn more at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Liveon65