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2007-2008 STAR SERIES
Carolina Theatre Stars Members save up to $5 off regular ticket price for the best seats in the house!Tickets for all events are on sale now!____________________________________________________________________________________
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
September 26 at 8 p.m.
A virtuoso banjo player and eight-time Grammy award winner, Fleck’s
blend of bluegrass, folk, jazz and funk defies convention. Bassist
Victor Wooten, saxophonist Jeff Coffin and percussionist Futureman join
Fleck for a night of inimitable instrumental music.
Tickets: $37 Members: $34____________________________________________________________________________________
UPROOTED: The Katrina Project
September 28 & 29 at 8 p.m.
Gulf Coast musicians, dancers and poets displaced by Hurricane Katrina
share their profound stories with a spirit that will not be washed away.
This collaboration is at the forefront of a relief effort focused on
energizing activism and rebuilding communities. Part of our Pathways to
Understanding Series.
Tickets: $24 Members: $20 Students and seniors: Only $2!____________________________________________________________________________________
D.L. Hughley: "Unapologetic" Tour
October 13 at 8 p.m.This actor and comedian is one of the most popular stand-up acts on the road today. From appearances in the hit film Original Kings of Comedy and NBC’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, to his late-night Comedy Central show Weekends at the DL and BET's S.O.B., Hughley does it all.
Tickets A: $38 Members: $33 B: $36____________________________________________________________________________________
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
October 19 at 8 p.m.
Inspired by the early big band sound, this group’s retro rhythms and high-octane beats will have you snapping your fingers and tapping your feet. You’re going to jump out of your seat when this swingin’ septet takes the stage. with special guest Edsel 500
Tickets: $32 Members: $27____________________________________________________________________________________
Kathy Mattea: Moving Mountains
October 20 at 8 p.m.
This roots-based country artist delivers a stripped-down performance
dedicated to the days when coal mining fueled American industry. Twice
voted Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year, and a
Grammy Award winner, this West Virginia native’s unmistakable voice
lends beauty and passion to coal mining’s timeless stories.
Tickets: $29 Members: $25____________________________________________________________________________________
Tango Buenos Aires
October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Dancers ignite the air with a passion and fire that only the tango can
create. One of Argentina’s greatest cultural exports, this group is
known throughout the world as the hottest and most uncompromising
representative of the tango.
Tickets A: $36 Members: $31 B: $32____________________________________________________________________________________
Pat Metheny Trio
November 2 at 8 p.m.(Date changed; no longer scheduled for November 1)
This guitar god embodies the highest musical standards with every solo
and every note. Along with widely-acclaimed bassist Christian McBride
and drummer Antonio Sanchez, Metheny executes an array of jazz melodies
with exceptional dexterity and unrivaled musical intuition. You can’t
afford to miss Metheny, who is perhaps the most popular jazz guitarist
alive today.
Tickets: $38 Members: $33____________________________________________________________________________________
The Derek Trucks Band
November 9 at 8 p.m.
Led by guitarist Derek Trucks, the youngest performer to make Rolling
Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list, The Derek Trucks
Band blends improvisational jazz, rock, blues and world music into its
soulful, energetic songs.
Tickets: $39 Members: $34____________________________________________________________________________________
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
November 10 at 8 p.m.
Combining theatre with stand-up comedy, this off-Broadway production is
a must-see for couples of any age. Writer and star Robert Dubac is
hilarious, provocative and thoughtful as he tries to answer the
question, “What do women want?
Tickets A: $28 Members: $23 B: $25____________________________________________________________________________________
Ani DiFranco
November 14 at 8 p.m.Alt-folk icon Ani DiFranco is a prolific artist who has inspired millions with her work. She altered the musical landscape for women in the 1990s, both with her distinctive guitar experimentation and vocal style. With special guest Buddy Wakefield.
Tickets $35 Members: $31 (On sale Monday, September 10 at 11 a.m.)____________________________________________________________________________________
Christmas with John Berry
November 25 at 7 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the Grammy-nominated country legend returns to
Durham for another Christmas celebration. This majestic tenor lights up
the holiday season like no other artist can with a passion in his voice
that is simply irresistible. A Toys for Tots Event.
Tickets: $29 Members: $25____________________________________________________________________________________
Jane Monheit
December 13 at 8 p.m.
Her voice, often drawing comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald’s, puts this
singer in a class of her own. One of the most promising vocalists of her
generation, Monheit’s take on jazz, swing and cabaret attracts listeners
of all persuasions.
Tickets $29 Members: $25____________________________________________________________________________________
Josh Bluewith special guest Big "A" January 26 at 8 p.m.
This young comic combines self-deprecating absurdity with comedic timing
rarely found in a performer his age. Refusing to bow to any of the
challenges that come from living with cerebral palsy, Blue’s humor
defies stereotypes. Blue was named 2006’s Last Comic Standing on the
popular TV show. Contains mature content.
Tickets A: $29 Members: $25 B: $25 Students: $5 off____________________________________________________________________________________
The Funny Dogs Starring Todd Oliver
February 2 at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
It’s a full blown family variety show – with a twist: talking dogs!
Comedian and ventriloquist Todd Oliver, along with his cast of hilarious
characters will have you in stitches as he performs his one-of-a-kind
comedy featuring Irving & Lucy, real live talking dogs! Don’t miss the
fun! Check out The Funny Dogs on YouTube!Tickets: A: $22 Members: $18 B: $19 Children: $6 offWe're also collecting dog and cat food donations for the Animal Protection Society of Durham at both performances.____________________________________________________________________________________
New Shanghai Circus featuring the Incredible Acrobats of China
February 9 & 10 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Astonishing athletes defy gravity as they execute breathtaking feats,
stretching the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. These
fearless performers bring you more than two thousand years of Chinese
circus traditions. A show the whole family will enjoy!
Tickets A: $24 Members: $20 B: $20 Students/Children $6 off____________________________________________________________________________________
Wrecked
February 15 at 8 p.m.
An internationally-touring production by award-winning playwright Chris
Craddock, Wrecked tackles the issues of alcohol abuse in the lives of
teenagers and their families with intelligent humor, subversive wit and
candid reality. Part of our Pathways to Understanding Series.
Tickets: $20 Members: $16 Students: $8 off____________________________________________________________________________________
Arlo Guthrie: Solo Reunion Tour – Together At Last
February 16 at 8 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see this legendary musician and
storyteller’s solo act. Guthrie takes the stage equipped with little
more than his trademark satire and wit woven seamlessly into his
performance. An icon in the world of folk music, Guthrie continues to
inspire activism and social consciousness. Tickets A: $33 Members: $28 B: $30 Students $5 off____________________________________________________________________________________
Tommy Emmanuel and The GreencardsFebruary 21 at 8 p.m.
Australian guitar wizard Tommy Emmanuel is one of the finest guitar players in the world with an energetic, emotional style that spans a career of more than four decades. Austin-based bluegrass trio The Greencards joins Emmanuel. Tickets: $25 Members: $21Presented by Outback Concerts____________________________________________________________________________________
African Children's Choir
March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Children from throughout Africa spread joy through song and dance. Since
1984, the African Children's Choir has raised money and awareness for
children who are the victims of poverty and disease.
Tickets A: $29 B: $24 Members: $24 Children $15____________________________________________________________________________________
Tift Merrittwith special guest Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek
March 22 at 8:30 p.m.
After a Grammy nomination, and top 10 albums in The New Yorker and Time Magazine, Tift Merritt took hiatus with a piano in Paris and came home with her best and most personal songs to date. Her new album Another Country comes out February 26.
Tickets A: $24 B: $21 Members: $21Presented by Cat's Cradle____________________________________________________________________________________
Victor Wooten
March 26 at 8 p.m.
A talented composer, arranger, producer, musician and vocalist, Wooten
is renowned for transforming the bass guitar from a rhythm instrument
into the lead. His band generates a mix of jazz, funk, and hip hop,
complete with unusual rhythms and mind-bending solos. Prepare to witness
a rare appearance by Wooten’s mythical alter-ego, the eight-armed
“funktopus!
Tickets A: $28 Members: $24 B: $22 Students $5 off____________________________________________________________________________________
An Evening with moe.
April 9 at 8:30 p.m.
moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today.
In a remarkable career that's touched upon three decades and produced 17
albums, this quintet continues to push the standard for performance art.
Tickets $26 (Day of show $28), Members: $23____________________________________________________________________________________
Lou Reed
April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Reed stands with a body of work which places him at a level of artistry
where few others dwell. From his very first album, The Velvet
Underground and Nico, his influence has been profound. Over the
years, Reed has been recognized as a constant force in a field where
"geniuses" come and go like so many fashion plates. THERE
WILL NOT BE AN OPENING ACT.
Tickets: $55.50 Members: $50.50____________________________________________________________________________________
HansonThe Walk Tour
May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Bono called their music ‘genius’. Hip producers like the Dust Brothers
and Stephen Lironi worked with them early on, even before millions of
fans screamed their names and critics applauded them. But for Isaac,
Taylor and Zac Hanson, it's always been about the music, and there's
always been a message in the music for those who were really listening. With
special guests Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers and Kate Voegele.
Tickets on sale now.____________________________________________________________________________________
Ledisi
June 7 at 8 p.m.
This Grammy-nominated vocalist's sound is a blend of contemporary urban,
jazz and R&B, and her love of scatting has become a signature. With
special guest Jasme Kelly.
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