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2007-2008 STAR SERIES

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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.
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Tickets: $37 Members: $34



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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.
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Tickets: $24 Members: $20 Students and seniors: Only $2!





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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





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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


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Tickets: $32 Members: $27



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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.
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Tickets: $29 Members: $25



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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.
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Tickets A: $36 Members: $31 B: $32



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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.
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Tickets: $38 Members: $33



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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.
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Tickets: $39 Members: $34



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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?
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Tickets A: $28 Members: $23 B: $25





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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.

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Tickets $35 Members: $31 (On sale Monday, September 10 at 11 a.m.)





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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.
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Tickets: $29 Members: $25



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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.
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Tickets $29 Members: $25





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Josh Blue

with 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.
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Tickets A: $29 Members: $25 B: $25 Students: $5 off





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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!
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Check out The Funny Dogs on YouTube!

Tickets: A: $22 Members: $18 B: $19 Children: $6 off

We're also collecting dog and cat food donations for the Animal Protection Society of Durham at both performances.

  

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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!
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Tickets A: $24 Members: $20 B: $20 Students/Children $6 off



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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.
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Tickets: $20 Members: $16 Students: $8 off



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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.
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Tickets A: $33  Members: $28  B: $30  Students $5 off



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Tommy Emmanuel and The Greencards

February 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: $21

Presented by Outback Concerts



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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.
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Tickets A: $29 B: $24 Members: $24 Children $15



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Tift Merritt

with 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.

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Tickets A: $24 B: $21 Members: $21

Presented by Cat's Cradle



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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!
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Tickets A: $28  Members: $24  B: $22  Students $5 off



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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.
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Tickets $26 (Day of show $28), Members: $23  



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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.
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Tickets: $55.50 Members: $50.50



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Hanson

The 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.
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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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