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Cultural Arts Series Calendar |
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| Dave Gross |
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 8 pm |
| Lyceum Theatre |
| $20 GEN /$15 SMS |
A 2007 Blues Music Awards nominee for Best New Artist Debut, guitarist and singer, Dave Gross, leads a band of some of the finest blues musicians in the country, featuring hot blues from the 40’s and 50’s with swing from the 30’s and 40’s. The Series once again partners with Clovis MainStreet for their annual Wine and Cheese Gala prior to the concert for a truly magical evening! Tickets for the Gala are $25 and may be purchased at their office at 215 N. Main, the Chamber of Commerce, or the CCC Cashier’s windows.
“He can play, man! That boy can smoke!” ~~ Hubert Sumlin, Jazz Legend
www.davegrossband.com |
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| Beehive the 60’s Musical |
| Sunday, October 14, 2007 6 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| $20 GEN /$15 SMS |
Celebrate a wild, toe-tapping, head shakin’ musical tribute to the girls of the 60’s spotlighting an era of love and rock 'n roll with eight talented women, one hot band, 45 wigs, 40 costumes, 25 cans of hairspray and over 40 of the greatest 60's hits including songs by The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Leslie Gore, Petula Clark and more!
A fast-paced trip back to 60’s rock and roll!” ~~ New York Post
www.beehivethemusical.com |
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| BREAK—The Urban Funk Spectacular |
| Saturday, October 27, 2007 7 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| $15 GEN /$10 SMS |
New York’s finest urban hip hop artists will astound you with breathtaking moves to a pumping soundtrack with a live DJ who is a choreographic delight himself. Master percussionists add the beat to this high-energy tribute to an evolving creative American art form. BREAK! performers have all been featured as soloist dancers in worldwide performances with show business legends including Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Puff Daddy and Luther Van Dross. Cast members are supremely talented specialists from the world of break dancing, locking, "electric boogaloo" or "popping," and power tumbling.
Move over, STOMP. There's a new show in town! ~~ Houston Chronicle
www.breakshow.com |
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| Gaelic Storm |
| Saturday, November 10, 2007 7pm |
| Lyceum Theatre |
| $15 GEN /$10 SMS |
Featured as the "Steerage Party Band" in the blockbuster movie Titanic, Gaelic Storm's dynamic stage show features rousing, upbeat vocals, wild energetic dance tunes, haunting Celtic ballads and infectious madcap humor. Gaelic Storm, whose slogan is "Irish music with thunder and lightning," is hardworking, with some 125 touring dates a year and five albums which have topped the world music charts. Audience members will enjoy raucous sing-a-longs, driving pipe sets and spirited fiddle tunes. Guests are invited to a reception with the band at the Holiday Inn following the performance (free to season ticket holders; $10 general admission).
“Takes Irish Music to another level” ~~ Washington Times
www.gaelicstorm.com |
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| Barrage |
| Tuesday, December 4, 2007 7 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| $15 GEN /$10 SMS |
With contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms, Barrage is a high-octane fiddle fest featuring a gorgeous, hip cast in a special holiday performance. They will dance, sing, tumble, roll, jump, and duel, all the while playing their fiddles like wild, well-rehearsed crazy people. Little wonder that Barrage has been likened to “Lord of the Dance meets Stomp.”
“Too WOW for words!” ~~ The Denver Post
www.barrage.ca |
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| A Night on Broadway with David Geist |
| Saturday, January 26, 2008 7 pm |
| Mabry Inn |
| $50 GEN /$50 SMS |
| Enjoy a special evening of musical entertainment as pianist David Geist takes you on a memorable trip down Broadway. Having worked with some of Broadway’s brightest stars during an illustrious 20-year career as a conductor, pianist, and vocal coach, Mr. Geist’s theatre credits include Cats, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, The Lion King, The Producers and Wicked. He has coached and performed with such world renowned singers as Michael Crawford, Betty Buckley, Rita Moreno, Sarah Brightman and Hugh Jackman. This special performance is a fundraiser for the Cultural Arts Series and includes complimentary hor d’ourves, beverages and a cash bar. This event is included in the season ticket package. |
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| Orchid Ensemble |
| Saturday, February 9, 2008 7 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| $15 GEN /$10 SMS |
Blending ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, Orchid Ensemble creates a beautiful new sound that features contemporary, traditional, World, Jazz and Creative Improvisation to take its audience on an unforgettable musical world tour. Performing on a wide range of Chinese instruments, their music weaves a tapestry of magical sounds of east and west filled with precision and beauty. Recent performances include the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
“You can shut your eyes and go somewhere you’ve never been before – it leaves listeners spellbound.” ~~ The News Leader
www.orchidensemble.com |
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| The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit |
| Friday, February 22, 2008 7 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| Free |
| In Ray Bradbury’s delightful play, five men—a fast-talking schemer, a tramp, a musician, a dancer, a romantic, and an intellectual—are down on their luck. With only $60 between them, they buy a magical white suit that transforms their lives and takes them on a hilarious journey of self discovery and friendship that shows dreams indeed can come true. This special performance is made possible by the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Clovis is one of only two New Mexico cities chosen to host a free public performance of the NHCC tour of this show. |
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| CAVA |
| Saturday, March 1, 2008 7 pm |
| Clovis Civic Center |
| $15 GEN /$15 SMS |
Singer Claudia Gonzalez offers a new configuration of Latin powered Jazz with a tinge of Peruvian soul weaving in and out of Cumbia, Salsa and Afro-Cuban Son and Ska beats. Her voice communicates a sultry, strong-willed feminine energy highlighting the sounds unique to a Mexican-American upbringing. Her ensemble features piano, electric keyboards, bass, cajon (percussive box) and giant bata drums. Claudia previously toured with Charanga Cakewalk, who opened for Lila Downs. Patrons will enjoy dancing and refreshments at the Clovis Civic Center.
“CAVA is a bawdy, boisterous, blistering singer/songwriter….CAVA takes the stage like a gang claims their home turf.” ~~ LA Times |
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| Gabriella Montero |
| Friday, March 14, 2008 7 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| $15 GEN /$10 SMS |
Venezuela-born pianist Gabriella Montero has appeared with orchestras in North and South America, Europe and Asia, and she recently made her debut with the New York Philharmonic. Featured on CBS 60 Minutes in 2007, critics describe her artistry as a “combination of ferocity and eloquence.” Like a jazz musician, Gabriella takes classical masterpieces from the likes of Rachmaninoff and Bach and tosses them aside the printed page to spontaneously invent something never heard before. Her passion, poetic musicality and structure triumphantly weave a musical tapestry which includes blues, jazz, tango and Dubussey.
“Ms. Montero’s playing had everything: crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power in climactic moments, soulful lyricism, and unsentimental expressitivity.” ~~ New York Times
www.myspace.com/gabrielamontero
GABRIELA – LIVE EVERY MONTH!
Commencing in October, Gabriela will be improvising live on the internet twice monthly. These improvisations will be based on requests from the public and will be free to download for 3 days afterwards. Go to www.gabrielamontero.com for full details. |
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| Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2008 7 pm |
| Marshall Auditorium |
| $20 GEN /$15 SMS |
I Love a Piano celebrates the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin, the most gifted and versatile American musical artist of the 20th century. Featuring his best-loved songs, this delightful, toe-tappin’ Broadway musical is a singing and dancing celebration of America and its people. The energetic, animated presentation features nearly 60 Berlin tunes including such timeless classics as Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Steppin’ Out with my Baby, Puttin’ on the Ritz, and There’s No Business Like Show Business.
“I knew 15 minutes in that I was enjoying I Love a Piano, by the ending, I was in love.” ~~ LA Times
www.iloveapianothemusical.com |
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| Santa Fe Opera Performers |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7 pm |
| Clovis Community College Town Hall |
| Free |
Always a Series favorite, the Santa Fe Opera Performers present joyous music, heart wrenching melodies, show stopping arias and favorite show tunes during their spring tour throughout New Mexico and West Texas. Guests will have an opportunity to meet and visit with the performers at a reception in the Eula Mae Edwards Museum following the show.
www.santafeopera.com |
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| Cinco de Mayo |
| Saturday, May 3, 2008 6 pm |
| American Legion Post 25 |
| $13 GEN /$13 SMS |
This unique community event brings together all ages and all ethnicities in a very special musical and cultural celebration. Enjoy dinner, live music, dancing, piñatas for the children and a few surprises! Dinner is provided by the finest Mexican restaurants in town, and the celebrated New Mexico band, Los Tropicales, will entertain guests with their unique sound of bolero, Tejano, and Latin jazz.
"Aside from being excellent musicians, the four have a chemistry that makes it obvious they like working together and they are a joy to listen to." ~~Las Vegas Optic |
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