SMSO Presents Chaplin's "The Kid" Concert/Movie

The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra presents Chaplin’s "The Kid," a concert and movie screening, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University. Experience this touching drama and inventive silent comedy from 1921 with Chaplin’s original musical score performed live by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra! Considered Chaplin’s most perfect and personal film by many admirers, The Kid recounts the story of an abandoned baby unwillingly taken in by The Tramp. As the boy matures, it is evident the two have developed a tremendous bond. Charlie Chaplin not only starred in this film and composed the musical score, but he also produced, directed and edited it.

WHAT: Chaplin’s The Kid, Concert and Movie Screening
WHERE: Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E. Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs.
WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 2017, 4 p.m.
     Pre-concert Conversation beginning at 3 p.m. in the concert hall
     Post-concert Reception in the lobby following the concert.

TICKETS available online or by calling our office at 269-982-4030

Zone A: Adult: $35 / Full-time students $5
Zone B: Adult: $20 / Full-time students $5

Pre-concert Conversations
Beginning at 3 p.m., one hour before the concert in the Howard Center Auditorium, pre-concert conversations are a rare opportunity to learn firsthand about the music you are about to hear from Music Director Robin Fountain and our guest artists. The conversations offer an insight into the life and time of the composers, the context of the music and hints of what to listen for—provided to deepen and enhance your enjoyment of the concert.

Post-concert Reception
Join us following the concert for a reception to enjoy refreshments and the SMSO musicians. It's the perfect way to end an evening of music!

Our Generous Sponsors
The Symphony is only able to perform these concerts with support from our community. While that support takes many forms, we are particularly grateful to our sponsors for this concert: The Hanson Family Foundation and The Herald-Palladium.

Lesser known facts about Charlie Chaplin:

• Charlie Chaplin was born on 16 April 1889 in Walworth, London, UK just four days before Adolf Hitler.
• He was the first actor to appear on Time magazine
• He got married four times
• Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest.
• He portrayed Adolf Hitler in The Great Dictator
• He won one Oscar award for the movie Limelight in the best music category.
• His own daughter, the actress Geraldine Chaplin, portrayed his on-screen mother in the movie, Chaplin.
• Due to suspicions of him being a Communist, his imprints were removed from the Hollywood walk of fame and have been lost subsequently.
• His body was stolen after he died in an effort to extort money from his family. Chaplin's body was recovered 11 weeks later after the grave-robbers were captured. He is now buried under six feet of concrete to prevent further theft attempts.
• Charlie Chaplin never became a U.S. citizen and was exiled from the U.S. in 1953 because he refused American citizenship. He lived in Switzerland during his exiled years and died during his sleep there in Vevey, Vaud on Dec. 25, 1977, at the age of 88.

Purely Michigan is this event’s Business of Note
This concert will also host Purely Michigan as our Business of Note. Purely Michigan is your one-stop shop for Michigan decor, apparel, housewares, vintage prints, puzzles, books, specialty foods and downtown's only carry out beer and wine. Stop in to their unique store in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, to hear a story or two about our great state. They carry new products with a vintage feel: housewares, beer & wine, apparel sizes newborn to adult 2xl, coffee, jams, drinking vinegar and bath & body. Purely Michigan is located at 406 State Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085.   (269) 983-3300 / http://purelymi.com/

Winter Hours with additional, extended hours in December:
Sunday: 12–5 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

For more information, contact the Symphony office at 269-982-4030 or visit www.smso.org