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STAGE CENTER MAY 2018 Jazz Kings Reunion Beatles - Fantasy Tribute T he Emerald City Jazz Kings will perform on M ay 5th at 7:00 p.m., the FEC brings you a fantasy come true. Th e Beatles are back together. Never mind that two of their members are no longer alive. Th e Reunion Beatles - Fantasy Trib- ute is the rock and roll reunion of all time: the concert that never was. In this show, John, Paul, George & Ringo are back together and celebrating with a concert that features their most memorable songs and solo hits. Similar to the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys, Th e Reunion Beatles – Fantasy Tribute weaves a story into the 90-minute performance. In the sto- ry, all of the Beatles members are alive and have decided to get back together again. Th eir reunion includes the beloved songs “My Sweet Lord,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Hey Jude,” “Revolution,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Live & Let Die,” “Yesterday,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “All You Need Is Love,” and many more. Formed in the Bay Area in 2010 by Got Live Entertainment, Th e Reunion Beatles have performed for delighted audiences of all ages around the world and have received critical ac- claim for their musicianship and ability to “chan- nel” the four individuals who made a massive impact in the 60’s and ever since. Got Live’s president, Wayne Coy, believes that the concept was long overdue. “I got tired of seeing the same old same old with tribute shows, where there’s three acts, three costume changes representing diff erent periods and that’s it,” Coy said. “Th ey’re good, but there’s a million of them.” the Florence Events Center stage for their fi nal show this season on May 6th for a 2:00 p.m. matinee. Th is time “You Asked For It,” is the theme - and the audience gets to pick from all the songs the Jazz Kings have ever played for any size en- semble ranging from duet to full big band with four vocalists. Th e Jazz Kings have been collecting song requests through the Shedd’s website and at the Fall and Winter programs. Everything from Tin Pan Alley to the Great American Songbook to big band classic are being considered. Under the direction of Jesse Collinger - Shirley Andress, Siri Vik and Bill Hulings will bring their vocal talents to the Florence stage. Jazz Kings tickets are available from www. eventcenter.org or through the Florence Events Center box offi ce at 541-997-1994. continued on page 4 C.R.O.W. Spring Dance Show D ancers of all ages will take the stage on May 11th as C.R.O.W. presents a mixed genre Spring Dance Showcase. Th e event is open to the public, and C.R.O.W. encour- ages local audiences to come and sup- port the local performers. “Th is is an opportunity for the talented youth and adults in our dance commu- nity to show off their amazing skill while inspiring and educating the general public and generations of future dancers,” says Melanie Heard, C.R.O.W.’s Artistic Vivace V ivace will end the SEAcoast Entertainment Association 2017 – 18 Coastal Concert Series with their performance on May 24th at 7 p.m. following a pre-concert talk at 6:15. Vivace is a quartet of modern singers performing a thrilling songbook made up of a combination of pop and classical pieces. Th e group fi rst merged their talents in 2010 at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Since then, they have gone on to tour extensively throughout the US and Canada, captivating audiences everywhere they go. Vivace is the latest addition to the classical crossover/”popera” genre. Th eir stirring combi- nation of powerful male voices and emotionally driven female vocals come together to create a sound that is exclusively their own. With a rich and diverse repertoire ranging from pop, to arias, to their own self-written material, Vivace undoubtedly puts a fresh new take on the classical and modern music of today. Critics from the US and Canada state, “Each of their voices is incredible and powerful in- dividually, but together, their harmonies could make angels in heaven cry tears of joy” and “Th eir beautiful blended harmonies, and pas- sionate performances are engaging and highly emotional.” Tickets are on sale now at the FEC Box Offi ce or the Florence Events Center website at www. eventcenter.org for $32 for adults or $10 for students under 18. Director and director of C.R.O.W.’s Flight Dance Team. “Dance is my fi rst love, and will always hold a very special place in my heart,” she con- tinued. Heard’s artistic background stems from the genre of classical ballet, and she studied with the Joff rey Trainee Program, Kirov’s Universal Ballet School, Ballet West and Houston Ballet in her youth. She is committed to bringing that same level of dance professionalism to Florence and is excited about the future of dance in the community. Heard looks forward to debuting several new choreography pieces, including her two favorites entitled “Sand,” and “Blood- stream.” continued on page 4 A LSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE Music Matters (Page 3) Rhody Rondevous (Page 3) FRAA Art Festival (page 4) Early Rhody Show (Page 3) 715 QUINCE STREET 541-997-1994 EventCenter.org 888-968-4086
