past events
Les Miserables • At The Gallery March 2010
Ladysmith Black Mambazo • The Steeldrivers • Dracula
Junior Brown • Joseph & the Amazing Technicholor Dream Coat
Musicals
Ladysmith Black Mambazo • The Steeldrivers • Dracula
Junior Brown • Joseph & the Amazing Technicholor Dream Coat
Musicals
"Les Miserables" - May 21-23rd, 2010
(A Franklin-Simpson High School Play )
This epic story recounts the
struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for
stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his
19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a
prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in
the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life
for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later,
after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and
saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted
daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - February 25, 2010
Presented in conjunction with the African American Heritage Center
Leaping on to the world stage on Paul Simon's ground breaking album "Graceland", Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music for more than thirty years. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has performed for South African President Nelson Mandela, for the Queen of England and the Royal
Family at Royal Albert Hall. The group have performed at two Nobel
Peace Prize Ceremonies, a concert for Pope John Paul II in Rome, the
South African Presidential inaugurations, the 1996 Summer Olympics and
in the summer of 2002, Black Mambazo was again asked to represent their
nation in London at a celebration for Queen Elizabeth’s 50th
Anniversary as Monarch. In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with numerous artists from around the world, including Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, The Wynans, Julia Fordham, George Clinton, The Corrs and Ben Harper. Their film work includes a featured appearance in Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker video and Spike Lee’s Do It A Cappella. Black Mambazo provided soundtrack material for Disney’s The Lion King, Part II as well as Eddie Murphy’s Coming To America, Marlon Brando’s A Dry White Season, Sean Connery’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and James Earl Jones’ Cry The Beloved Country. A recent film documentary titled On Tip Toe: Gentle Steps to Freedom, the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was nominated for an Academy Award. The group is well known for its Life Savers candy commercials. Their performance with Paul Simon on Sesame Street is legendary and is one of the top three requested Sesame Street segments in history.
The newest offering by Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a tribute to Shaka Zulu, the iconic South African warrior who united numerous regional tribes in the late 1800s and became the first king of the Zulu nation. Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu was released worldwide in January 2008.
The Steeldrivers - January 21, 2010
With special guests, Green On The Vyne
The hottest "new" group on the Bluegrass scene is actually made up of some of Nashville's best studio musicians and writers. The Steeldrivers 1st album blasted on the scene in 2008 and quickly garnered Grammy, Country and Americana nominations and awards. Come see what all the fuss is about, the group Vince Gill calls "an incredible combination." Special guests opening the show "Green On The Vyne."
Junior
Brown
- November 12, 2009
With special guests, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
From Austin Texas Junior Brown and his band, including his wife Tanya Rae, performed a unique and entertaining evening at the Goodnight Auditorium. Famous for his invention of the Guit-Steel, Junior brought true Country and Western Music with a healthy dose of Texas Roadhouse Attitude. Opening the show was the very entertaining Tennessee Mafia Jug Band.AutoViewer requires JavaScript and the Flash Player. Get Flash here.
