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Performance Series
Events are at the Athens Junior High School auditorium, 200 Keith Lane, Athens, TN.
Chad and Jeremy - September 21, 2010, at 7:30pm Remember the British Invasion? Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde were front and center as British rock and pop musicians took over the American music scene in the 60's - and they are still going strong! Whether you witnessed the "invasion" or not, you will be thoroughly entertained by Chad and Jeremy's distinctive harmonies, impeccable guitar accompaniment, and warm audience rapport. Hum along with familiar tunes, including "Yesterday’s Gone", "Summer Breeze", and "Willow Weep for Me"... a great folk songfest for the whole family! www.chadandjeremy.net - Sponsored by: Madison Avenue Compounding Pharmacy - Purchase Tickets
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Rhythm of the Dance - October 26, 2010, at 7:30pm Get ready for an evening guaranteed to "knock your socks off!" Sponsored by The National Dance Company of Ireland, this music and dance extravaganza has dazzled audiences of all ages worldwide and has been heralded as a new era in Irish entertainment. With both precision and intensity, feet fly, twirl, and land with energetic elegance to fiddle and flute jigs that go on forever! As described by Holland's "Telegrapa," "This is a tornado on stage! Power, charisma... What more could you want? It's all there!" www.rhythmofthedance.com - Sponsored by: Citizens National Bank - Purchase Tickets
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It's a Wonderful Life - December 16, 2010, at 7:30pm This 1940's "live broadcast" of Frank Capra's beloved film takes us back to the Golden Age of Radio. The "ON AIR" sign lights up and the heartwarming holiday classic comes to life through the bygone radio formula of a few hardworking actors, live sound effects - and a listener's imagination. The company's meticulous attention to 1940's period detail brings a warm authenticity to this classic story of struggle, triumph, and the power of a community to come together in hard times. This unique experience of live theater and storytelling is the perfect complement to the holiday season for the entire family. www.joelandry.com/wl/ - Sponsored by: Athens Regional Medical Center - Purchase Tickets
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The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter - January 10, 2011, at 7:30pm A multi-media musical celebration of the 1970's music of Billy Joel and Elton John, this performance is stunning! Dove and Juno Award nominee, Jim Witter and his band have their musical time machine waiting for you and your family--ready to carry you away on a fun-filled tour of an entire decade. The classic hits of Billy Joel and Elton John together with a look at the people, cars, events, tv shows, and even toys of the 70's era, are expertly woven into an unforgettable nostalgic musical tapestry. www.thepianomen.net - Sponsored by: BB&T - Purchase Tickets
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Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway - March 10, 2011, at 7:30pm Get ready to experience Broadway at its finest! Some performers were meant to be on stage, and Franc D'Ambrosio is the ultimate embodiment of that idea. Best known for his role as the longest-running Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, D'Ambrosio's rich tenor caresses each song in an embrace - sometimes tender, sometimes humorous, but always passionate. His screen resume begins the with the role of Anthoney Corleone, Al Pacino's opera singing son in the Academy Award nominated film, The Godfather III. Other highlights include a four-time Tony-nominated Broadway show, two Grammy nominations, and a National Theatre Award Nomination. Handsome, engaging, and utterly comfortable with his audience, France and his accompanist will charm the entire family. www.francdambrosio.com - Sponsored by: The Sock Shop by Crescent - Purchase Tickets
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