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AFA(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
The Academy of Fine Arts,
600 Main Street ,
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Tel: 434.528.3256 |
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2008-09 Season:
 In
the Mood
October 10, 2008 at 8 p.m.
A musical salute to the "swing" sound of the
early '40s featuring a big band, fabulous singers and dancers, great
songs and dazzling costumes. A retro look at the life & times of
America's greatest generation. With music that combines up-tempo big
band rhythms to mellow intimate ballads. Come experience the swing &
rhythm of this most sentimental and romantic era. |
 Ty
England
November 8, 2008, 8 p.m.
A fan favorite on the road, Ty England's
concerts draw the crowds. The former guitarist of Garth Brooks'
band, Ty currently stars and sings alongside his old pal Garth in
national Dr. Pepper commercials, as well as CBS specials. Produced
by Garth, Ty's albums and concerts have drawn great acclaim from the
country music world.
 Dancing
with Strings and Other Things
January 31 & February 1, 2009 8p.m. & 3 p.m.
The
finest dancers and musicians of the
Virginia School of the Arts and the Lynchburg Symphony share the
Academy's stage with an original evening featuring a marriage of
music and dance like the city has not seen before. Passion inspires
passion. Eclectic and energetic, Dancing with Strings and Other
Things celebrates the musician and dancer - together - creating and
moving to music.
 FACination
Chorus sings A Disney Spectacular
February 7-8, 2009 7:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
One of Lynchburg's favorite community singing
groups returns with musical renditions of wonderful songs that
appeal to everyone's taste-this time it's all things Disney! Join
FACination Chorus as they sing songs that span the films that have
captured adults & children alike for decades. And you won't want to
miss a visit from some very special guests (one of them might have
to leave before her coach turns into a pumpkin!).
 Steve
Lippia in Simply Swingin' and More
March 20, 2009 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Steve opened last
season with his fabulous show, Simply Sinatra. Now he returns with
his orchestra to entertain us with the hits of Billy Joe, Bobby
Darin, Elton John, The Beatles, and more. Steve Lippia has become
one of the most prominent, in-demand vocalists and finest
interpreters of "standards" and traditional pop music in the nation.
 Hot
8 Brass Band
April 17, 2009 8 p.m.
Authentic New Orleans jazz! No imitations. The
real thing. These outstanding musicians have survived the
catastrophe of Katrina and now they bring their hot jazz to us. The
members of the Hot 8 Brass Band were born and raised in New Orleans
and many began playing together in high school. The band plays the
famous Second Line funeral parades; what makes the Hot 8 so special
are the sounds they coax from their well-loved, well-worn horns. An
evening with the Hot 8 is like no other...
 42nd
Street
May 1-3, 7-9, 2009; 8 pm/3pm Sunday
The definitive Broadway musical. The backstage story of rehearsals
for a new musical and a chorus girl who becomes an overnight
sensation. A terrific cast of singers and dancers giving us great
songs and tap dancing up a storm. This is the story of hard work,
being in the right place at the right time, talent and love. Musical
hits include You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me, Dames, I Know
Now, We're In the Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off to Buffalo
and Forty-Second Street. |
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Cantate(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
Cantate
Children's Choir, St. John's Episcopal Church, Elmwood Avenue, off
Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 |
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May 3 |
3:00
p.m., Cantate Spring Concert:
St. John's Episcopal Church,
free |
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HTLC(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
1000
Langhorne Road,
Lynchburg, Virginia(434) 384-8441 |
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All events
are free and open to the public. |
Fine Arts Series 2008-2009
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 September 14, 4:00
pm
The Roanoke Chamber
Brass |
 October 19,
4:00 pm
Gale Kramer,
organ recital |
 February 8, 3:00 pm:
J. William Greene,
organ recital |
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May 17,
3:00 pm
Haydn
and
Mozart
for
Choir
and
Orchestra |
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Symphony(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
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Dancing
with Strings and Other Things
January 31 & February 1, 2009 8p.m. & 3 p.m.
 The finest dancers and musicians of the Virginia School of the Arts and the Lynchburg Symphony share the
Academy's stage with an original evening featuring a ÒmarriageÓ of
music and dance like the city has not seen before. Passion inspires
passion. Eclectic and energetic, Dancing with Strings and Other
Things celebrates the musician and dancer - together - creating and
moving to music. |
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StJohns(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
St. John's
Concerts,
St. John's Episcopal Church,
Elmwood Avenue,
off Rivermont Avenue,
Lynchburg, VA 24503 |
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May 8 |
8:00
p.m., St. John's Concerts: Mira,
Early Music Group,
St. John's Episcopal Church,
offering |
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Babcock(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
Babcock Season,
Sweet Briar College,
Sweet Briar, VA 24595
{434) 381.6100 |
2008-09 SEASON
 Ying
Quartet
February 4, 2009 | 7:30 p.m.
Murchison Lane Auditorium, Babcock Fine Arts Center
Ticket
Information | Tickets go on sale January 26th |
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Natives of Chicago, the Ying siblings began their
career as an ensemble in 1992 and their music quickly earned them
the 1993 Naumburg Chamber Music Award. In the years since, the Yings
have established an international reputation for excellence in
performance with appearances in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Australia,
Japan, Taiwan and virtually every major American city. With praise
such as "astonishing, refreshing exaltation and exhilaration" (Los
Angeles Times), and numerous sold-out concerts, this is a group you
won't want to miss. A
reception will follow the concert.
 Kathleen
Bride, Harp
March 28, 2009 | 2 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
Ticket
Information | Tickets go on sale March 23rd
Kathleen Bride has appeared as a recitalist in
London and the Netherlands, in addition to appearances in major
cities across the United States. She has been a guest recitalist at
the Cheltenham International Festival of Music, the Maria Korchinska
International Harp Competition, Holland Harp Week, American Harp
Society National Conference and Lincoln Center Project. Bride is a
member of the visiting faculty of the Royal Northern College of
Music in Manchester, England, and has conducted numerous master
classes throughout the United States and Britain. This recital will
sparkle with works of French masters, Baroque treasures and Romantic
standards for the instrument. Visually beautiful and exciting to
hear, this is a recital that everyone will enjoy.
A
reception will follow the concert. |
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TrebleTapestry(at)ArtsLynchburg.net |
November 7 & 8, 2009
Treble Tapestry presents
"Waterfall", a program of
concert works for women's voices
based on the themes of rivers,
lakes, oceans, seas, rainfall,
and tears. Featuring folk songs,
art songs, madrigals and
spirituals, the concerts will be
held on Saturday, November 7th
at 7:30p.m. at Peakland United
Methodist Church, 4434 Boonsboro
Road, Lynchburg, and on Sunday,
November 8th at 4:00 p.m. at
Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105
W Main Street in Bedford. The
concerts are free and open to
the public, but free will,
tax-free donations are greatly
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April
25, 26,
2009
Treble Tapestry,
a women’s choral ensemble,
“The Wiles, Woes, and Wonders of Women”
A potpourri of notable heroines - famous, infamous, tragic
and divine
Saturday, April 25th, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Fort Hill United Methodist Church
106 Oakridge Boulevard, Lynchburg,
and
Sunday, April 26th, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Bedford Presbyterian Church
105 W. Main Street, Bedford
Admission
is free, although tax-deductible free will donations will be gladly
accepted.
Launched in late
summer of 2006, Treble Tapestry is Lynchburg’s only community-based
choral ensemble which is dedicated to the performance, education,
and sharing of concert literature composed strictly for women’s
voices. The unique beauty of the treble sound has a warmth and
clarity that effects an ethereal quality in the presentation of the
glorious melodies and harmonies of the music selected for this
season. We hope that you will plan to attend one of these
performances. |
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