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.
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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.”
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A LSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Music Matters (Page 3)
Rhody Rondevous (Page 3)
FRAA Art Festival (page 4)
Early Rhody Show (Page 3)
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