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September 22, 2012
7:30pm
John K. Thorpe was born in Roxboro, NC, the ninth of 14 children. He began singing at the tender age of five. John attends his family church New Hope Baptist Church, in Timberlake, NC. This talented vocalist presents himself with dedication and devotion, much like John the Baptist. He says that gospel music is "an essential part of his life."
$15-$10, $8/Student
Legends of Motown
October 12, 2012
7:30pm
Straight out of Detroit comes Horizon, a group that is authentic, energetic, precise, witty, harmonic, and well-choreographed. Horizon, without a doubt, brings Motown back to our forebrain with class and poise. This show is for anyone who ever danced, or fell in love, to the magic of Motown.
$25-$10, $8/Student
Who's Bad
November 17, 2012
7:30pm
Complete with sequined jacket, white glove and 80s pop energy, Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, brings the essence of the late King of Pop live to our stage. Keeping Michael’s memory alive, Who’s Bad performs uncanny interpretations of MJ classics … from “Billie Jean” to “Smooth Criminal” to “Bad.” Of course, no show would be complete without “Thriller!”
Simply Sinatra Christmas
December 15, 2012
7:30pm
Celebrate the holidays with that great Sinatra sound as Steve Lippia and his 10-piece band perform. This family-friendly holiday concert includes favorites such as "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and "Let it Snow," as well as Sinatra standards such as "Come Fly with Me" and "New York, New York," all sung in Ol' Blue Eyes' signature style.
$25-$10, $8/Student
Manhattan Piano Trio
(Rescheduled Due to Weather)
January 30, 2013
7:30pm
Hailed by critics as “a grand departure from the usual,” the Manhattan Piano Trio has quickly become one of the most exciting and dynamic young classical ensembles in the United States. The Manhattan Piano Trio is an ensemble that embodies, in the deepest sense, the borough that provides its namesake. These three musicians represent starkly different backgrounds, yet connect on a fundamental level to enjoy making music together.
$22-$10, $8/Student
The Marvelous Wonderettes
February 15, 2013
7:30pm
A cotton candy colored, nonstop pop musical blast from the past! The
Marvelous Wonderettes go to a 1958 High School prom where Betty Jean,
Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as
their crinoline skirts with voices to match, deliver
favorite songs from the '50s and ‘60s.
$22-$10, $8/Student
Sweet Potato Pie with the Church Sisters
April 13, 2013
7:30pm
Entertaining audiences for over a decade with their wholesome blend of Americana, Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel music, a formidable concoction they have dubbed “sweetgrass.” These girls create a sensational night of family entertainment and bring along plenty of sweet potato pies “just like grandma made.”
$20-$10, $8/Student
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