Spring slate to begin with The Second City

Central Lakes College's spring Cultural Arts Series will begin with The Second City at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus.

Tickets are $12.

The world-renowned improvisational comedy troupe that launched the careers of John Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, John Candy and Gilda Radner will perform their touring production of "In Blog We Trust."

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for comedy's best and brightest. No subject matter is off limits. If your parents asked you not to speak about it at the dinner table, chances are it will be made fun of in an evening with The Second City.

Workshops taught by Second City members will be offered at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 and 1 p.m. Jan. 24. The fee is $75 for one workshop or $125 for both workshops. Workshops are limited to 15 participants each.

The rest of the schedule, with all events in the Chalberg Theatre, is:

"Love Letters," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, $5. This romantic comedy by A.R. Gurney will be performed by area actors Donna Salli and Patrick Spradlin.

"Deer Camp: The Musical," 7:30 p.m. March 1, $12. This Minnesota-based musical has played to sold-out audiences throughout the state.

"Eye to Eye," 7:30 p.m. April 11, $12. This live musical tribute to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel features Greg "Gary D" Armstrong, Ted Manderfield and a 10-piece performing group.

Singer-songwriter David Stoddard, 7:30 p.m. May 3, $12. For more information, visit www.davestoddard.com.

Great Film Series, 3 and 7 p.m. selected Mondays, admission TBA. The series will feature 10 classic films.

For more information, visit www.clcmn.edu/theatre.