The Historic Holly Theater is proud to present Banks & Shane with Jim Durand presenting a Tribute to the Kingston Trio on April 30th 2010.

Come sing along to the songs that are woven into the fabric of all of our lives such as: “Charlie & the MTA”, “Tom Dooley”,”Desert Pete”, and “Where Have All The Flowers Gone.”

Banks Burgess and Paul Shane, who have fronted their legendary Atlanta band “Banks & Shane” for over 35 years, and Jim Durand, a well-known guitarist, have put together a show that has captured perfectly the energy, excitement, and fun of the original Kingston Trio.

“Why Kingston Trio & Why now?”  You could answer both of these questions with the importance of the Kingston Trio and their influence on American popular music, but the real reason is, “It’s Just TOO Much Fun!”

To purchase tickets call 706-864-3759

The David Brothers Band returns for an evening of modern jazz. This winter’s program features the music of electric bass master and innovative composer Jaco Pastorious, whose virtuosity, creativity, and exoticism mark him as one of the most independent minds in the history of American jazz. The David Brothers Band features North Georgia Performing Arts faculty members John David (drums), Kenyon Carter (saxophone), Andy David (piano) and bassist Robby Handley.

Admission Admission charge
Cost $5 adults, $2 students; Free for NGCSU students, faculty and staff.
Contact: Marilyn McKinnon
Phone: 706-864-1423
E-mail: mamckinnon@northgeorgia.edu

David Brothers Band

Joe Chapman, a music professor at North Georgia College & State University, will mark the bicentennial of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann with a free concert. Regarded as two of the leading composers of piano music during the Romantic period of the 19th century, Chopin and Schumann were born just a few months apart in 1810. The program will feature Schumann’s Sonata in G Minor, along with a complete performance of Chopin’s Ballades. Chapman has performed in the United States and eight foreign countries as a pianist, conductor, vocalist and accompanist. He has presented solo piano recitals across Georgia and throughout the southeast, including programs for public radio and television. Chapman also is an active arranger and composer.

Admission: Free

Contact: Department of Performing Arts

Phone: 706-864-1423

NGCSU Performing Arts

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! Purchase tickets on-line or call 706-864-3759

The setting is Dahlonega from Gold Rush days of the early 1800s to modern times of the early 1950s—?Doc Johnson’s traveling Miracle Medicine Show has come to town and set up on the Square in front of Nix’s Store, the hub of local commerce and social center of the area. Doc brings musical acts of the time with him as well as his own brand of humor while he exhorts folks to buy his “Wizard Water” elixir for improving their lives. He also showcases local talent on his show. Folks come from all around to hear the music & Doc. His fast-paced style and rapport with the crowd keeps toes a-tapping and things moving briskly along. The scene occasionally shifts to “street scene ” short skits where local people comment on the goings on of the day, mixing local history, culture and humor in the unique Southern Appalachian style of the time period. This is all presented in a live old-time Radio broadcast; sort of like going back in time without leaving your living room!

November 7, 2009 The Historic Holly Theater on W. Main St. (just off the Square) in Dahlonega. All shows are two hours, with preshow at 7pm and the show starting at 8pm, with $15 admission. We will follow the Holly system of assigned seating, though all seats will be the same price. http://www.hollytheater.com/content/blogcategory/21/61/

The North Georgia College & State University will open their doors to the public every Friday night between August 21st and November 20th 2009. The shows start promptly at 8:00 p.m., the doors will close and no admittance, seating starts at 7:30 p.m.

After the show, weather permitting, you may drive about 5 miles, and visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory located off of Highway 9 on Day Drive.

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On October 19th and 20th, the Lumpkin County High School Drama Club will present HONK, a family-oriented Broadway musical about the ugly duckling. Advance admission is $5.00 and door admission is $7.00. Advance admission can be obtained by contacting Mr. Pilgrim at 706-864-6186 ext. 105. This upbeat modern musical is sure to be a hit for the entire family.