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Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (Tea Party) : The Gillman School of Dance Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Saturday, December 1st, 2012 @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. The 2:00pm show was preceded by a Tea Party at the Brown Hotel. Pictures in this gallery are of the cast members at the Tea Party. Synopsis: On the night before Christmas, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents a magical Nutcracker to Clara. Join the fun as he comes to life. Watch as they battle the Mouse King on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. With spell-binding dancing, Nutcracker in a Nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our area’s best young dance talents! Presented by MAGIC™, the Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the Nutcracker. Comprised of dancers age six to sixteen, MAGIC™ is a pre-professional, non-profit dance company formed to develop, expand and promote dance education and performance opportunities for children in our community. It is the vision of MAGIC™ "to educate while entertaining our community."

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (Tea Party)

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (2pm Show) : The Gillman School of Dance Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Saturday, December 1st, 2012 @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. This gallery contains images from the 2:00pm show. Synopsis: On the night before Christmas, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents a magical Nutcracker to Clara. Join the fun as he comes to life. Watch as they battle the Mouse King on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. With spell-binding dancing, Nutcracker in a Nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our area’s best young dance talents! Presented by MAGIC™, the Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the Nutcracker. Comprised of dancers age six to sixteen, MAGIC™ is a pre-professional, non-profit dance company formed to develop, expand and promote dance education and performance opportunities for children in our community. It is the vision of MAGIC™ "to educate while entertaining our community."

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (2pm Show)

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (Groups Photos) : The Gillman School of Dance Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Saturday, December 1st, 2012 @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. This gallery contains group photos of the cast. Synopsis: On the night before Christmas, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents a magical Nutcracker to Clara. Join the fun as he comes to life. Watch as they battle the Mouse King on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. With spell-binding dancing, Nutcracker in a Nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our area’s best young dance talents! Presented by MAGIC™, the Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the Nutcracker. Comprised of dancers age six to sixteen, MAGIC™ is a pre-professional, non-profit dance company formed to develop, expand and promote dance education and performance opportunities for children in our community. It is the vision of MAGIC™ "to educate while entertaining our community."

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (Groups Photos)

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (7pm Show) : The Gillman School of Dance Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Saturday, December 1st, 2012 @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. This gallery contains images from the 7:00pm show. Synopsis: On the night before Christmas, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents a magical Nutcracker to Clara. Join the fun as he comes to life. Watch as they battle the Mouse King on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. With spell-binding dancing, Nutcracker in a Nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our area’s best young dance talents! Presented by MAGIC™, the Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the Nutcracker. Comprised of dancers age six to sixteen, MAGIC™ is a pre-professional, non-profit dance company formed to develop, expand and promote dance education and performance opportunities for children in our community. It is the vision of MAGIC™ "to educate while entertaining our community."

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2012 (7pm Show)

When Christmas Comes to Town : When Christmas Comes to Town, presented by The On Broadway Dancers and Small Town Theatrics. Directed by: Jack Micetich, and Kim Scerine Set Design by: Jack Micetich and Kim Scerine Choreographed by: Kim Scerine, Ashlee Thomas & Joey Claeyssen Performances were held at Coal City High School Auditorium on November 24 & 25 2012.

When Christmas Comes to Town

Studio Dance II (4-17-12) : Dance Studio II, Dress Rehearsal.(4-17-12) Ponderosity Choreographed by: Abby Brandolino Hover your mouse below and click the arrow to start video.

Studio Dance II (4-17-12)

High School Musical : High School Musical, presented by the Coal City Middle School. Directed by: Jack Micetich, Set Design by: Jack Micetich and Celeste Sheridan Choreographed by: Kim Scerine Technical Supervisor: Jason Hagg Collaborators: Sherfy Browning and Belinda Green Performances were held at Coal City High School Auditorium on April 13, 14 & 15 2012. All images in this gallery are in proof format and will be adjusted for color and clarity as much as possible prior to the printing of any order.

High School Musical

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee : The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by Small Town Theatrics Directed By: Jack Micetich, Jane Swinney, Nicki Blustein, and Kim Scerine Performances were held at Coal City High School Auditorium on July 22, 23 & 24, 2011. All images in this gallery are in proof format and will be adjusted for color and clarity as much as possible prior to the printing of any order.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Twist and Shout Recital 2011 : Twist and Shout Dance Recital 2011

Twist and Shout Recital 2011

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2009 : The Gillman School of Dance Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Saturday, December 4th, 2009-7:00pm. Synopsis: On the night before Christmas, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents a magical Nutcracker to Clara. Join the fun as he comes to life. Watch as they battle the Mouse King on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. With spell-binding dancing, Nutcracker in a Nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our area’s best young dance talents! Presented by MAGIC™, the Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the Nutcracker. Comprised of dancers age six to sixteen, MAGIC™ is a pre-professional, non-profit dance company formed to develop, expand and promote dance education and performance opportunities for children in our community. It is the vision of MAGIC™ "to educate while entertaining our community."

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2009

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2008 : The Gillman School of Dance Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Saturday, December 6th, 2008-7:00pm. Synopsis: On the night before Christmas, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents a magical Nutcracker to Clara. Join the fun as he comes to life. Watch as they battle the Mouse King on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. With spell-binding dancing, Nutcracker in a Nutshell provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our area’s best young dance talents! Presented by MAGIC™, the Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a shorter, family and child friendly version of the classic holiday tradition, the Nutcracker. Comprised of dancers age six to sixteen, MAGIC™ is a pre-professional, non-profit dance company formed to develop, expand and promote dance education and performance opportunities for children in our community. It is the vision of MAGIC™ "to educate while entertaining our community."

Nutcracker in a Nutshell 2008

Jesse White Tumblers (2008) : The Jesse White Tumblers Perform at The Morris Corn Festival (Morris, Illinois) on September 28th 2008, with the On Broadway Dancers of Coal City, Illinois

Jesse White Tumblers (2008)

Dear Edwina : Dear Edwina: Performed by Reed-Custer Middle School. May 2008

Dear Edwina

RCHS Cheerleaders: State Finals : Reed-Custer High School Competitive Cheer Squad: 2008 State Finals Congratulations to the Reed-Custer High School Competitive Cheer Squad for their 4th Place finish at the IHSA State Finals held on February 2nd, 2008 at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Illinois. Due to IHSA Rules I am unable to sell these pictures for profit, so I have set them up for you to save directly to your computer if you wish. If you wish to have them printed through my site and shipped to your home, that can still be accomplished by using the Cart. The images will be priced at my cost plus the shipping cost based on the shipping method you chose. You can save these pictures directly to your computer my first viewing the image of your choice and then "clicking" the "Download Image" button... If you want to have them printed and sent directly to you, you can add them to the cart and go through the purchase process. If the image you desire does not seem to crop to the format you wish, Contact me.

RCHS Cheerleaders: State Finals

A.A. Stagg Orchesis : A.A. Stagg High School Orchesis Performance: February 8th, 2008. (Palos Hills, Illinois) Thank you to Mr. Lewis for inviting me to capture these images of the wonderful dancers. Hopefully you will find viewing them as enjoyable as I found taking them. If you have any questions about the images or are wishing to purchase print sizes not currently list, please Contact me.

A.A. Stagg Orchesis

Dance Chicago-Extended View: 2 Shows in One : Dance Chicago-Extended View: 2 Shows in One... Viola Elkins Presents: Music Gave Me Life & RawFunkyStreetFlav (November 14th, 2007) Viola Elkins is a professional Teacher, Choreographer and Hip-Hop dancer based out of Chicago, Illinois . She is the creative founder of The R.A.G.E. Project (The Rhythm and Groove Exchange Project). Viola has worked and toured with several well known musicians, and teaches at several locations around the Chicago area. "Music Gave Me Life" is Viola's first ever self produced show. It was first performed at St. Scholastica Prep. School in Chicago, Illinois on May 20th, 2006. For more information on Viola, Culture Shock Chicago or The R.A.G.E. Project check out these ... Culture Shock Chicago, The R.A.G.E. Project or Raw Funky Street Flav. To view more pictures of Viola in action visit Viola Elkins Action Portraits, or the galley of images from the debut performance of Music Gave Me Life. All images in this gallery are cropped to a 5x7 ratio, but can be re-cropped for printing when placing your order.

Dance Chicago-Extended View: 2 Shows in One

Jesse White Tumblers (2007) : The Jesse White Tumblers Perform at The Morris Corn Festival (Morris, Illinois) on September 30th 2007, with the On Broadway Dancers of Coal City, Illinois

Jesse White Tumblers (2007)

Bugzy (RCMS 2007) : Bugzy: Performed by Reed-Custer Middle School. May 2007

Bugzy (RCMS 2007)

Singing in The Rain (RCHS 2007) : Singing in The Rain: Reed-Custer High School (2007) All Images in this Gallery are property of Brandolino Imaging. They are for display purposes only. Please contact Brandolino Imaging for more information.

Singing in The Rain (RCHS 2007)

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Parade : Manhattan Irish Fest XVII Parade: March 5th, 2011 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Parade

Manhattan Irish Fest XVII: The People : Manhattan Irish Fest XVII (The People of The Fest): March 5th, 2011 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manhattan Irish Fest XVII: The People

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Venues : Manhattan Irish Fest XVII: March 5th, 2011 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Venues

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Bag Pipers : Manhattan Irish Fest XVII (Bag Pipers)t: March 5th, 2011 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Bag Pipers

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: The Bands : Manhattan Irish Fest XVII (The Bands): March 5th, 2011 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: The Bands

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Rugby : Manhattan Irish Fest XVII Rugby: March 5th, 2011 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XVII: Rugby

Manahttan Irish Fest XV: Parade : Manhattan Irish Fest XV Parade: March 7th, 2009 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. The pictures from opening night, Friday March 6th, 2009, and from the other events of Saturday March 7th, 2009 can be found in their own galleries. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XV: Parade

Manahttan Irish Fest XV: Friday Night Events : Manhattan Irish Fest XV Friday Events: March 6th 2009 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. This gallery contains pictures from opening night, Friday March 7th, 2009. The parade pictures from Saturday March 7th, 2009, and those from the events of Saturday March 7th, 2009 can be found in their own galleries. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XV: Friday Night Events

Manahttan Irish Fest XV: Saturday Events : Manhattan Irish Fest XV Saturday Events: March 7th, 2009 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. The pictures from the parade on Saturday March 7th, 2009, and from opening night, Friday March 6th, 2009 can be found in their own galleries. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manahttan Irish Fest XV: Saturday Events

Manhattan Irish Fest XIV: Parade : Manhattan Irish Fest XIV Parade: March 1st, 2008 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. I was not in attendance the opening night, Friday February 29th, 2008. The event pictures begin with the parade on Saturday March 1st, 2008. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manhattan Irish Fest XIV: Parade

Manhattan Irish Fest XIV: Events : Manhattan Irish Fest XIV Events: March 1st, 2008 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for once again inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. I was not in attendance the opening night, Friday February 29th, 2008. The event pictures begin with the parade on Saturday March 1st, 2008. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manhattan Irish Fest XIV: Events

Manhattan Irish Fest XIII : Manhattan Irish Fest XIII: March 2nd & 3rd, 2007 (Manhattan, Illinois) Held annually, this festival is a celebration of everything Irish. I would like to thank The Manhattan Irish Fest committee and Coley O'Connell for inviting me to be a part of their wonderful festival. The first 33 pictures are from the opening night, Friday March 2nd, 2007. The remainder are from Saturday March 3rd, 2007. If sorting through all the pictures in this gallery seems like too much work, try the Image Search Page. All the images in this gallery can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Manhattan Irish Fest XIII

Brendan Loughrey & The Regressors at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII : Brendan Loughrey & The Regressors at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII: March 3rd, 2007 (Manhattan, Illinois) If you would wish to see more pictures from the Manhattan Irish Fest XIII try the Image Search Page. All the images from this event can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

Brendan Loughrey & The Regressors at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII

The Young Dubliners at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII : The Young Dubliners at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII : March 2nd and 3rd, 2007 (Manhattan, Illinois) If you would wish to see more pictures from the Manhattan Irish Fest XIII try the Image Search Page. All the images from this event can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

The Young Dubliners at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII

The Ploughboys at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII : The Ploughboys at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII : March 2nd, 2007 (Manhattan, Illinois) If you would wish to see more pictures from the Manhattan Irish Fest XIII try the Image Search Page. All the images from this event can be found using a Keyword Search, or through clicking the Keyword from the list found on the Image Search Page.

The Ploughboys at Manhattan Irish Fest XIII

Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinner (2006) : Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinner 2006 All Images in this Gallery are property of Lincoln-Way East High School. They are for display purposes only. Please contact Brandolino Imaging for more information.

Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinner (2006)

Jesse White Tumblers (2006) : The Jesse White Tumblers Perform at The Morris Corn Festival (Morris, Illinois) on October 1st 2006, with the On Broadway Dancers of Coal City, Illinois

Jesse White Tumblers (2006)

Jr. Comets Cheerleaders at RCHS (2006) : Jr. Comet Cheerleaders perform with RCHS squad at the Reed-Custer v. Plano football game. (2006) The first set of pictures were taken at half-time during the JV game. Which ended with a 8-6 win for RCHS. The rest are from the half-time of the RCHS Varsity's 14-7 loss to Plano.

Jr. Comets Cheerleaders at RCHS (2006)

Carolina Carattini (Taste of Chicago 2006) : Carolina Carattini (Taste of Chicago 2006) Sorry these pictures are not currently for sale.

Carolina Carattini (Taste of Chicago 2006)

Music Gave Me Life (Viola E. Elkins) : The R.A.G.E. Project Presents: Music Gave Me Life Viola E. Elkins. May 20, 2006 Viola Elkins, Hip Hop Dancer , Teacher and Choreographer is the Artistic Director for Culture Shock Chicago, a professional hip-hop company based in Chicago Illinois. She is the creative founder of The R.A.G.E. Project (The Rhythm and Groove Exchange Project). Viola has worked and toured with several well known musicians, and teaches at several locations around the Chicago area. "Music Gave Me Life" was Viola's first ever self produced show. It was performed at St. Scholastica Prep. School in Chicago, Illinois on May 20th, 2006. I am proud to say that she invited me to capture the images you see here. For more information on Viola, Culture Shock Chicago or The R.A.G.E. Project check out these ... Culture Shock Chicago, The R.A.G.E. Project or Raw Funky Street Flav. To view more pictures of Viola in action visit: Viola Elkins Action Portraits or Dance Chicago:Extended View: Two Shows in One.

Music Gave Me Life (Viola E. Elkins)

Aladdin (RCMS 2006) : Aladdin: Performed by Reed-Custer Middle School. May 2006

Aladdin (RCMS 2006)

Angels of Hope: Candle Light Vigil (December 6th, 2006) : Angels of Hope. First Annual Candle Light Vigil. December 6, 2005 Angels of Hope is a non-profit organization established: "To serve as a beacon of hope for anyone dealing with the emotional or physical absence of a child."

Angels of Hope: Candle Light Vigil (December 6th, 2006)

Sweet Spirits Chocolate Gala (April 1, 2006) : Angels of Hope. Sweet Spirits Chocolate Gala . April 1, 2006 Angels of Hope is a non-profit organization established: "To serve as a beacon of hope for anyone dealing with the emotional of physical absence of a child."

Sweet Spirits Chocolate Gala (April 1, 2006)

Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinner (2005) : Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinner 2005 All Images in this Gallery are property of Lincoln-Way East High School. They are for display purposes only. Please contact Brandolino Imaging for more information.

Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinner (2005)

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