www.mybaycity.com December 16, 2012
Arts/Theater Article 7692


Bay City's Historic State Theatre Holiday Greeting

State Theatre Welcomes Brian Vander Ark and Family

An Evening of Holiday Cheer

December 16, 2012
By: Diane Szczepanski


Familiar tunes, family atmosphere and quiet reflective songs of the season were a welcome balm to those who had the opportunity to be a part of Wonderland: A Celebration of Christmas at the State Theatre, Friday, December 14th, 2012.

Brian Vander Ark, lead singer and principal songwriter for The Verve Pipe, sold more than 3 million albums worldwide and produced a string of hit singles, including the #1 song 'The Freshmen'.

This night he entertained acoustically along with some of the members of his band, Andy Reed of our own Bay City, being one of them. In addition to Brian, the duo Channing & Quinn and Brian's gifted wife, Lux Land, rounded out an evening of much appreciated talent.


Brian Vander Ark plays for old and new fans
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State Theatre's Executive Director, Mike Bagicalupo sits in on a set with Vander Ark
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Volunteers, Tom Rivard, Tammy Pembroke and Chris Thurman man the concession stand
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The Vander Ark's daughter, Evie dances to her dad's music
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The whole family gets into the act
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Lux Land watches daughter (and future star) Willow, take her turn at the microphone.
Photo by Diane Szczepanski
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