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XML FeedsOr even let the kids stay up late for a fabulous benefit gala in Davidson NC (just north of Charlotte NC).
Many folks who relocate to Charlotte ask what kind of cultural events are available-this is a prime example of the exciting opportunities in Charlotte-for both giving and receiving.
(If you didn't already know, VOX is the professional choral ensemble that I perform with-so if you show up, you can catch me after the show!)
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 8:00pm:
The Firebird Arts Alliance, in collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College, present:
VOX PRESENTS LIVE RECORDING / BENEFIT CONCERT:
"Vox & Friends"
Charlotte's newest professional choral ensemble, VOX, will present "VOX & Friends," a live recording / benefit concert at 8:00pm, on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, in support of Inspire the Fire, Inc., an inner-city, youth arts-training program.
Firebird Arts Alliance Artistic Director David Tang and Associate Artistic Director Peppie Calvar lead VOX in a program of spectacular contemporary choral music by composers like Edwin Fissinger, Duke Ellington, Astor Piazzolla, Stephen Leek, and more, to be included in VOX's debut CD - "Out of this World;" the program will also include spirituals, jazz and gospel music in celebration of Black History Month, performed in collaboration with some of Charlotte's best African-American musical artists.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Inspire the Fire, Inc.
Guest artist/collaborators include Ethel Beatty Barnes, Dennis Reed & G.A.P., Henry Lebedinsky and Catrina Pegues.
Ethel Beatty Barnes, star of Broadway stage and film, joins VOX in Duke Ellington's Come Sunday and other jazz/gospel favorites. Ms. Barnes performed leading roles on Broadway, opposite artists like Gregory Hines, and appeared in Martin Scorsese's The Cotton Club.
Dennis Reed & G.A.P., Charlotte's hottest new Gospel sensations (read about Dennis), recently performed with VOX and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in the CSO's Daybreak of Freedom performance, celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., to thunderous ovations. Seriously, they're going to be on Oprah one day, so you should take advantage of seeing them now!
Catrina Pegues won the 2004 Charlotte Gimme the Mike-Charlotte competition and sings gospel and inspirational music throughout the region.
Henry Lebedinsky, Music Director of Music at St. Alban's, appears as guest conductor of VOX, conducting an original work by Mr. Lebedinsky.
The performance will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 8:00 pm at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, NC (301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, NC 28036. Ticket reservations can be made by calling (704) 365-1661. Limited seats are still available, call today if you want to come tomorrow.
$20 - general admission / $12 - students and seniors
ABOUT THE FIREBIRD ARTS ALLIANCE: The Firebird Arts Alliance brings artists and artistic institutions together from all disciplines, to collaborate in innovative, commercially successful, and socially beneficial ways.Firebird will facilitate collaborations between artists of all disciplines as well as people of all races, religions, cultures and backgrounds, in order to inspire a community of respect, equality and creativity.
