Broyhill Civic Center announces upcoming shows
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir has announced the lineup for its 2012-2013 season, which features music, comedy and other family-friendly acts.
The lineup for the season features several well-known acts and kicks off with a night of music with Dailey and Vincent at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28.
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent became the most heralded new act in bluegrass as their debut album, “Dailey & Vincent” (2008) and busy tour schedule introduced them to appreciative audiences.
In 2011, the duo won its first Dove Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year for their all a cappella gospel collection on Rounder Records, “Singing From the Heart,” released as a fundraiser for the Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville, Tenn.
Dailey and Vincent also earned a Grammy nomination in 2011 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and are the reigning three-time International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year.
Tickets for the show are $18.50 for adults and $12 for children.
Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott will hit the Civic Center stage on Saturday, Oct. 20.
In his own words, Scott is an artist who specializes in “the old country music of cheating, drinking, working, longing, pre-Garth, pre-video, pre-urban-cowboy country music — the voice of working people — people of the land.”
Scott has been playing country music since his childhood and his love and respect for the heritage and history of country music is evident.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
An afternoon of wildlife
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom staring Peter Gros will offer a fun afternoon of wildlife for the whole family at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4.
In his popular live presentations, Gros shares his animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers, while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel and wildlife filming.
Gros' stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country for years.
Tickets for the show are $24 for adults and $15 for children.
‘It's A Wonderful Life'
Foothills Performing Arts will once again offer a holiday show with “It's A Wonderful Life.”
The show will run Thursday through Sunday Dec. 6-9, with nightly shows at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. See the iconic story of George Bailey brought to life by the local players of FPA.
This Christmas classic and all your favorite characters, George, Mary, Clarence and Mr. Potter, will help us remember what is most important: love, family, faith and community.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
The Water Coolers
If you need a laugh, The Water Coolers will be on hand for a night of comedy at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19.
The Water Coolers is a quirky comedy revue by a troupe that highlights what we talk about at work. The Water Coolers will offer its unique blend of comedy, original songs and song parodies based on the gaffs and experiences everyone talks about around the water cooler at work … or just wish they could. Conceived by one of the creators of the long-running New York hit “Tony n' Tina's Wedding,” The Water Coolers celebrate — and skewer — work, life and balancing the two. Tickets for the show are $18.50 for adults and $12 for children.
‘The Rise and Fall of F. Scott Fitzgerald'
Dr. Elliot Engel will be on hand this year for another presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28.
This year's presentation, “The Rise and Fall of F. Scott Fitzgerald,” will be an in-depth look at the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who has been called one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.
Fitzgerald authored four novels, including “The Great Gatsby” and “The Beautiful and Damned,” and garnered much critical acclaim during his life and career. However, Fitzgerald's personal life was riddled with struggles compounded by alcoholism and the mental illness of his wife, Zelda. Explore the life and work of this fascinating figure from America's literary history.
Engel lives in Raleigh, where he has taught at the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University and Duke University.
He has lectured throughout the United States and on all the continents, including Antarctica.
Engel continues to teach outside the classroom and give literary and historical programs throughout the world.
Tickets for the show are $12 for adults and $5 for children.
Live at Birdland
Live at Birdland featuring The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe will present a night of big band jazz unlike any other at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Live at Birdland features The Birdland Big Band in a setting designed to recreate the ambience and experience of a night at Birdland, the iconic jazz landmark club in New York City.
This new ensemble, straight from the jazz mecca of New York City, provides an unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st century jazz orchestra.
World music is explored from every corner of the globe to surprise and delight audiences of all ages, while infusing the best of American.
Tickets for the show are $24 for adults and $15 for children.
Vienna Boys Choir
The famous Vienna Boys Choir will take the stage at the Civic Center on Thursday, Feb. 28. No group of child musicians has won more renown than the incomparable Wiener Sängerknaben, founded by Emperor Maximilian I in 1498.
Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight music-lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd-pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, pop songs, holiday favorites and medieval chant.
Gifted musicians, they carry on the Vienna Boys Choir's illustrious tradition as the world's preeminent boy choir.
Tickets for the show are $24 for adults and $15 for children.
Caldwell Musicians Showcase
2013 will be the 15th year for the popular Caldwell Musicians Showcase. The event, set for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, will bring together some of the area's most talented musicians and singer and songwriters for an evening of homegrown entertainment.
Join local favorite Strictly Clean and Decent for an evening of traditional music, Caldwell County style. Tickets for the show are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The Gibson Brothers
IBMA award winners, The Gibson Brothers, will take take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5.
Eric and Leigh Gibson grew up on a dairy farm outside of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains. It isn't the typical beginning for a bluegrass band, but sometimes things just come together. When Eric and Leigh were 11 and 12, their dad asked them to learn to play the banjo and the guitar. Eric chose banjo and Leigh, guitar, and the die was cast.
“Help My Brother,” the Gibson Brothers' 10th album, won the prestigious 2011 IBMA Album of the Year Award.
The Gibson Brothers were also named the 2011 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, the first time a brother duet has been honored with the award.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
Marty Stuart
Rounding out this year's season will be an unforgettable night of music with the legendary Marty Stuart at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
Stuart started out singing gospel as a child, went on to a bluegrass stint with Lester Flatt in the 1970s, six years with Johnny Cash in the 1980s and then came up with his smash “hillbilly rock” hits of the 1990s.
The four-time Grammy winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music memorabilia preservationist, stylist, designer, photographer, songwriter, all around Renaissance man, charismatic force of nature and leader of the versatile touring and recording band The Fabulous Superlatives, Stuart has shown a showman's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music. Tickets for the show are $30 for adults and $15 for children.
Season subscriptions
Season subscription renewals are available now to past subscribers. New subscriptions will be available beginning Aug. 1 and single ticket sales will begin on Aug. 13.
For more information on the 2012-2013 Showcase of Stars at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, or for season ticket subscriptions or single tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (828) 726-2407 or visit http://www.broyhillcenter.com.
The lineup for the season features several well-known acts and kicks off with a night of music with Dailey and Vincent at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28.
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent became the most heralded new act in bluegrass as their debut album, “Dailey & Vincent” (2008) and busy tour schedule introduced them to appreciative audiences.
In 2011, the duo won its first Dove Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year for their all a cappella gospel collection on Rounder Records, “Singing From the Heart,” released as a fundraiser for the Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville, Tenn.
Dailey and Vincent also earned a Grammy nomination in 2011 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and are the reigning three-time International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year.
Tickets for the show are $18.50 for adults and $12 for children.
Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott will hit the Civic Center stage on Saturday, Oct. 20.
In his own words, Scott is an artist who specializes in “the old country music of cheating, drinking, working, longing, pre-Garth, pre-video, pre-urban-cowboy country music — the voice of working people — people of the land.”
Scott has been playing country music since his childhood and his love and respect for the heritage and history of country music is evident.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
An afternoon of wildlife
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom staring Peter Gros will offer a fun afternoon of wildlife for the whole family at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4.
In his popular live presentations, Gros shares his animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers, while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel and wildlife filming.
Gros' stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country for years.
Tickets for the show are $24 for adults and $15 for children.
‘It's A Wonderful Life'
Foothills Performing Arts will once again offer a holiday show with “It's A Wonderful Life.”
The show will run Thursday through Sunday Dec. 6-9, with nightly shows at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. See the iconic story of George Bailey brought to life by the local players of FPA.
This Christmas classic and all your favorite characters, George, Mary, Clarence and Mr. Potter, will help us remember what is most important: love, family, faith and community.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
The Water Coolers
If you need a laugh, The Water Coolers will be on hand for a night of comedy at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19.
The Water Coolers is a quirky comedy revue by a troupe that highlights what we talk about at work. The Water Coolers will offer its unique blend of comedy, original songs and song parodies based on the gaffs and experiences everyone talks about around the water cooler at work … or just wish they could. Conceived by one of the creators of the long-running New York hit “Tony n' Tina's Wedding,” The Water Coolers celebrate — and skewer — work, life and balancing the two. Tickets for the show are $18.50 for adults and $12 for children.
‘The Rise and Fall of F. Scott Fitzgerald'
Dr. Elliot Engel will be on hand this year for another presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28.
This year's presentation, “The Rise and Fall of F. Scott Fitzgerald,” will be an in-depth look at the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who has been called one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.
Fitzgerald authored four novels, including “The Great Gatsby” and “The Beautiful and Damned,” and garnered much critical acclaim during his life and career. However, Fitzgerald's personal life was riddled with struggles compounded by alcoholism and the mental illness of his wife, Zelda. Explore the life and work of this fascinating figure from America's literary history.
Engel lives in Raleigh, where he has taught at the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University and Duke University.
He has lectured throughout the United States and on all the continents, including Antarctica.
Engel continues to teach outside the classroom and give literary and historical programs throughout the world.
Tickets for the show are $12 for adults and $5 for children.
Live at Birdland
Live at Birdland featuring The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe will present a night of big band jazz unlike any other at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Live at Birdland features The Birdland Big Band in a setting designed to recreate the ambience and experience of a night at Birdland, the iconic jazz landmark club in New York City.
This new ensemble, straight from the jazz mecca of New York City, provides an unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st century jazz orchestra.
World music is explored from every corner of the globe to surprise and delight audiences of all ages, while infusing the best of American.
Tickets for the show are $24 for adults and $15 for children.
Vienna Boys Choir
The famous Vienna Boys Choir will take the stage at the Civic Center on Thursday, Feb. 28. No group of child musicians has won more renown than the incomparable Wiener Sängerknaben, founded by Emperor Maximilian I in 1498.
Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight music-lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd-pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, pop songs, holiday favorites and medieval chant.
Gifted musicians, they carry on the Vienna Boys Choir's illustrious tradition as the world's preeminent boy choir.
Tickets for the show are $24 for adults and $15 for children.
Caldwell Musicians Showcase
2013 will be the 15th year for the popular Caldwell Musicians Showcase. The event, set for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, will bring together some of the area's most talented musicians and singer and songwriters for an evening of homegrown entertainment.
Join local favorite Strictly Clean and Decent for an evening of traditional music, Caldwell County style. Tickets for the show are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The Gibson Brothers
IBMA award winners, The Gibson Brothers, will take take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5.
Eric and Leigh Gibson grew up on a dairy farm outside of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains. It isn't the typical beginning for a bluegrass band, but sometimes things just come together. When Eric and Leigh were 11 and 12, their dad asked them to learn to play the banjo and the guitar. Eric chose banjo and Leigh, guitar, and the die was cast.
“Help My Brother,” the Gibson Brothers' 10th album, won the prestigious 2011 IBMA Album of the Year Award.
The Gibson Brothers were also named the 2011 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, the first time a brother duet has been honored with the award.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
Marty Stuart
Rounding out this year's season will be an unforgettable night of music with the legendary Marty Stuart at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
Stuart started out singing gospel as a child, went on to a bluegrass stint with Lester Flatt in the 1970s, six years with Johnny Cash in the 1980s and then came up with his smash “hillbilly rock” hits of the 1990s.
The four-time Grammy winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music memorabilia preservationist, stylist, designer, photographer, songwriter, all around Renaissance man, charismatic force of nature and leader of the versatile touring and recording band The Fabulous Superlatives, Stuart has shown a showman's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music. Tickets for the show are $30 for adults and $15 for children.
Season subscriptions
Season subscription renewals are available now to past subscribers. New subscriptions will be available beginning Aug. 1 and single ticket sales will begin on Aug. 13.
For more information on the 2012-2013 Showcase of Stars at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, or for season ticket subscriptions or single tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (828) 726-2407 or visit http://www.broyhillcenter.com.