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Meredith Vieira presents Life in a Marital Institution with This American Life contributor James Braly Friday, January 13, 8 pm
Life in a Marital Institution is a poignant, darkly humorous autobiographical comedy. Set improbably in a hospice, James sits at the bedside of his dying sister, who asks him to trade places with her. Until she realizes that would mean trading places with him...Being in his marriage...A fate worse than death! Advanced $16, ArtsClub Members $12, Day of $18, Students/Seniors $12
Mark Twain Now
Saturday, January 28, 8 pm
Imagine what he’d have to say about things today. Politics, religion, race, and the Gilded Age past and present, provide just some of the fodder for this original one-man show. The evening opens with a reading from Letters from the Earth, Twain’s final and most controversial book and concludes with Newell’s imagining of Tom and Huck as newly elected members of Congress just as Washington is contemplating the invasion of Iraq. Advanced $10, Day of $12, Advanced Students/ Seniors $8, Day of Students/Seniors $10, ArtsClub Members $8
UNC Wordsmiths Grand Slam Presented by the Sacrificial Poets Saturday, January 28, 8 pm
The Grand Slam is an invitational poetry slam that will pit the top-scoring performers from the UNC Wordsmiths slam circuit against each other in order to earn one of five spots for the UNC Wordsmiths CUPSI team heading to Nationals in April. General $5
SUPERFUN SHOWS
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show Saturday, January 21, 11 am
Gustafer Yellowgold, the yellow guy from the sun created by Morgan Taylor in 2005, is an international phenomenon. Described as a “musical moving storybook,” the Gustafer Yellowgold show is a unique experience, blending live music with moving images. Hailed by The New York Times as “a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss,” Gustafer is irresistible. Youth (children 2 and under free) $8, ArtsClub Members $8, General Public $10, Family 4-Pack $32
CONCERTS
South Wing Band
Saturday, January 7, 8:30 p.m.
Start the new year off right with local rock-and-roll. Great original music punctuated by double drum kits, a la Allman Brothers. Check out live footage here: www.reverbnation.com/southwingband. Advanced $14, Day of show $16, ArtsClub Members $12
Jeremy Kittel Band
Sunday, January 15, 7 pm
Jeremy Kittel is one of the foremost among a new breed of fiddlers and violinists who easily navigate a multitude of musical styles and traditions, while cultivating new ground and redefining the role of the instrument. . “Outstanding Michigan Celtic-jazz-bluegrass fiddle whiz”- The Boston Globe. Part of the American Roots Series and Celtic Concert Series. www.jeremykittel.com. $15, $13 ArtsClub Members, $17 day of show
The Shana Tucker Hindugrass Experience Friday, January 20, 8 pm
Over the years, the American Roots Series has presented in best in America’s “indigenous” music, from Zydeco and Blues to rock and bluegrass. Shana Tucker’s cello-based “Chamber Soul” and Hindugrass’ intricate blend of Bluegrass and Classical Indian music push the boundaries of the 9th annual American Roots Series . Recommended for fans of Cassandra Wilson, IndoAppalachian fusion. www.hindugrass.com www.shanatucker.com Advanced $14, ArtsClub Members $12, Day of Show $16
CAMP
Monday, January 30
ArtsClub Member registration for ArtsCamp and and Missoula Children’s Theatre camp begins!
FEBRUARY A R T S C E N T E R S TA G E
David Letterman Showcase: Eddie Brill presented by Dirty South Improv Saturday, February 4, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
The Late Show with David Letterman, Talent Showcase will be watched by Eddie Brill, 14-year Veteran House Comic and Booker for Late Show, who will also perform a guest spot in each set. Late Show comes to North Carolina to look for new up-andcoming Talent with Eddie Brill offering workshops in the Art of Comedy Performance. Advanced $16, Students $12
Philadelphia, and every city in between flock here to perform. Improvisational groups from across the country perform in a week-end long comedy fest at The ArtsCenter as part of the month-long festivities. Visit www.nccomedyarts.com for ticket prices/lineup
poets Will McInerney and Kane Smego of the Sacrificial Poets, along with Mohammad Moussa and Sameer Abdel-khalek to Egypt and Tunisia to collect documentary testimony in video, photographs and poetry of the chaotic unfolding of events in the Arab uprising. Advanced $15, Day of $18, ArtsClub Members $13, Students/ Seniors $10
Puss in Boots by Rags to Riches Theater for Young Audiences
Animalia
Don’t miss the re-telling of this classic tale featuring the famous trickster cat! Puss in Boots, named Josie in this version, devises a scheme for her master – the miller’s son – to meet the king and his daughter Olivia. Join us for this rollicking adventure to find out, and be prepared to interact with the story in the typical Rags To Riches’ style. Suggested for PreK-3rd grades. Youth/Members $7, General $9, Family 4-Pack $28 (Children 2 and under free)
Explore the wonderful world of animals through Hobey Ford’s foam puppets. Combining science and art, Animalia brings the detailed movement of animals to life before your eyes. This performance is a visual treat that celebrates the world around us. Youth/Members $7, General $9, Family 4-Pack $28 (Children 2 and under free)
SUPERFUN SHOWS
Saturday, February 25, 11 am
The Monti is a show where The Monti honors the best stories of 2011, as voted by their audience. Awards are handed out in three categories: Best Comedy, Best Drama, and Best Overall. But this is not just an award show, it is also a full-length Monti performance with five new and original stories told by members of our community. General $20, ArtsClub Members $18, Students/Seniors $16
Transactors Improv: The Love Show
Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m.
For the annual Love Show, Transactors Improv will perform “Dating On Earth,” a form that explores the highs and lows, ups and downs, and all the awkward, juicy moments in between of dating on the Planet Earth in the 21st century. Set at a speed dating event, the actors will create their characters at the start of the show based on audience suggestions. Advanced $14, Day of show $16, ArtsClub Members $12, Advanced Student/Senior $7, Day of Student/Senior $9
North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival presented by Dirty South Improv February 16-18 Earl & Rhoda Wynn Shows @ 8pm & 10 pm West End Shows @ 7pm & 9pm
NCCAF is the largest comedy festival in the southern United States! Acts from New York, LA, Chicago, DC, Boston,
by Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets Saturday, March 31, 11 am
CONCERTS
CONCERTS
Sunday, February 12, 7 p.m.
Fast-paced and upbeat, the EGD delivers a plethora of Americana, Canadian, & roots music like, blues, ragtime, modern fingerstyle guitar, with an assortment of instruments on stage such as flat top guitars, 12 string guitars, and dobros Recommended for fans of: Leo Kottke, Merle Travis, Michael Hedges. Advanced $17, ArtsClub Members $15, Day of $19
John McCutcheon
Friday, February 24, 8:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to hear songs tonight from John McCutcheon’s long-awaited all-Woody Guthrie album, “This Land: Woody Guthrie’s America.” Recommended for fans of Norman Blake, Tom Paxton, political and social consciousness. General $20, ArtsClub Members $18, Day of show $22
2nd Annual NC Percussive Dance Revue Saturday, February 25, 8 p.m.
Cane Creek Cloggers team up with Footnotes Tap Ensemble and other local dancers to deliver a high-energy night of what North Carolina dance genres can offer. Part of the 9th annual American Roots Series. Advanced $14, Students/Children/ArtsClub Members $12, Day of Show $16
SUMMER CAMP
Monday, February 13
ArtsCamp and Missoula Children’s Theatre camp registration opens for public.
MARCH
A R T S C E N T E R S TA G E
Blood Knot by Athol Fugard & Portraits of a Poetic Revolution March 1-5, 8-11 & March 19, 20
The Boxcars
Friday, March 16, 8 pm
Extreme Guitar Duo; Keith Knight & Don Alder
The Monti’s 4th Annual Hippo Awards Thursday, February 9, 8 p.m.
SUPERFUN SHOWS
Athol Fugard’s Blood Knot, described by The New York Times as “a contemporary classic . . . . both a deeply human experience and a symbolic statement,” is the story of two brothers whose lives are twisted by the madness of apartheid. Poetic Portraits of a Revolution began when the Academy Award-winning organization Empowerment Project sent nationally-recognized spoken word
Named Emerging Artist and Instrumental Group of the year at the IBMAs, it’s a super group formed by some familiar names: Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, John R. Bowman, Keith Garrett and Harold Nixon. Recommended for fans of The Lonesome River Band, Dan Tyminski. Part of the 9th annual American Roots Series. Advanced $17, ArtsClub Members $15, Day of Show $19
Mountain Heart
Saturday, March 17, 8 pm
Mountain Heart has become synonymous with cutting-edge excellence, combining elements of Rock, County Blues, Jazz and Bluegrass into a fresh and unmistakably unique sound. Recommended for fans of: Tony Rice, high Jerry Douglas, high lonesome sounds. Advanced $23, ArtsClub Members $21, Day of show $25
Lunasa with Leyla McCalla Friday, March 23, 8 pm
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa will amaze you. These Irishmen have toured the world, started their own record label and most recently appeared on Natalie Merchant’s new album, Leave Your Sleep. Part of the 6th annual Celtic Concert Series. Advanced $24, ArtsClub Members $22, Day of show $26
Leo Kottke
Tuesday, March 27, 8pm
For the past three decades, Leo Kottke has pursued a unique musical vision that has placed him among the foremost acoustic guitar stylists of our time. Kottke’s ability to embrace folk idioms and pop melodies as readily as he assimilates jazz and classical influences makes him unique among guitar virtuosi. Advanced $30, ArtsClub Members $28, Day of Show $32
Darrell Scott
Saturday, March 31, 8 pm
Arguably the most sought-after songwriter, session man and band member of all Americana-dom, Darrell was most recently recruited for Robert Plant’s Band of Joy. Recommended for fans of: John Prine, James McMurtry. Advanced $19, Members $17, Day of show $17
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EXHIBITION
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East End Gallery: Revision: Up-Cycled Art and Craft Shop (above) Center Gallery: Veil Tease, an installation by Catherine Howard
East End Gallery: Revision: Up-Cycled Art and Craft Shop Center Gallery: Work by visual activist FRANCO
MARCH
www.francoproject.com
East End Gallery: Revision: Up-Cycled Art and Craft Shop Center Gallery: Apply to exhibit here today!
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NEW! Part-Time AfterSchool Arts Immersion Program!
MARCH
We’ve heard your voice and have adapted our popular AfterSchool Arts Immersion program to accommodate your part-time needs! Choose from 2, 3, or 4-day options and your young artist can be immersed in the arts on days that best suit your busy schedule! Transportation is also provided from select schools. Questions? Contact Shirlette at 919.929.2787 X 209 or afterschool@artscenterlive.org
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ARTS UPDATE
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2/4- David Letterman Showcase 2/9- The Monti’s 4th Annual Hippo Awards 2/10 - 2nd Friday ArtWalk 2/11 - Transactors Improv: The Love Show 2/12 - Extreme Guitar Duo: Keith Knight & Don Alder 2/13 - Summer Camp Registration Begins for Public 2/16 - 18 - NC Comeday Arts Festival 2/20 - Teacher Workday MiniCamp (8:30a-5:30p) 2/24 - John McCutcheon 2/25 - Puss in Boots 2/25 - 2nd Annual Percussive Dance Revue
Registration Open for Winter/Spring Youth Arts Classes!
We are pleased to offer a variety of classes for artists in grades k-12. Classes range from drawing, cartooning, painting, ceramics, and sewing to improv theatre, capoeira, hip hop and street dance, and much more! We also have “a la carte” options that include transportation from select elementary schools to The ArtsCenter on class days when you register your child for at least 2 Youth Art Classes.
Youth Classes begin Monday, January 9th!