CENTERSTAGE SERIES

CenterStage Series 2011-2012

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2011 - 2012 CenterStage Series

Shangri-la Chinese Acrobats

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 @ 7:30 PM 

THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS® offers more than a glimpse into the fascinating traditions of the Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, martial arts displays, and much more. A truly Oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline.

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Tower of Power

Friday October 21st, 2011 @ 7:30 PM 

For over 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but the band's leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as "Urban Soul Music."

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Miles Davis Experience 

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 @ 7:30 PM 

Recapture the period, sound, historical and cultural context of this critical period of American history through the lens of jazz music and its most iconic innovator, Miles Davis.

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Blind Boys of Alabama 

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 @ 7:30 PM 

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. The Blind Boys have earned praise for their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by acclaimed songwriters such as Curtis Mayfield, Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits.

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Peter Yarrow 

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 @ 7:30 PM

Peter’s talents as a creative artist—both with Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer—are frequently directed at using music to convey a message of humanity and caring. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded, including “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle,” and “The Great Mandala.”

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TAO-The Art of the Drum 

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 @ 7:30 PM 

In this new production for North America in the Fall of 2011, athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography in a show that has critics waxing lyrical about TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina.

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An Evening with Groucho 

Saturday, March 10th, 2012 @ 7:30 PM

Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity.

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Bruce Hornsby 

Saturday, April 7th, 2012 @ 7:30 PM 

Mainstream America knows Bruce Hornsby from 8 or 9 hit songs from 1986-90, but in truth the story goes far deeper; His career since has been one of constantly expanding his musical boundaries, developing and improving his talents on every musical level, and compiling a singularly impressive list of collaborations, credits, and disparate musical ventures.

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Showcase Sponsor		Supporting Sponsors
Performance Sponsor: Cynde & Steve Magidson
Educational outreach for Shangri-La Acrobats and TAO: Art of the Drum made possible in part by Bank of the Cascades