FREE!

March 11 • 12:00Pm & 1:00PM

Join us for two FREE lunch time demos at the Wachovia Atrium in support of the upcoming African Children’s Choir at the Knight Theater on March 15–16, 2010. Local artists, Jermaine Nakia Lee, Michael Porter, and Ranata Wingo, will highlight the elements of a cappella, unison and harmony involved in choral singing and demonstrate the versatility of the voice. At these demonstrations, interested spectators may request a flier with a discount to the show from the Blumenthal Center booth.

Free!

March 15  at 7PM

Join us for a free Get to Know My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy workshop in support of Steve Solomon’s My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy performance at the Booth Playhouse on March 16th. At this workshop, local comedy troupe, Robot Johnson will explore and explain the monologue techniques employed by Solomon in his highly acclaimed show. These techniques include characterization, improvisation and pantomime. Participants will also experience a mini-performance by Robot Johnson and learn characterization methods using comical impersonations and body/voice manipulation.

*Free appetizers and beverages (provided by Katz Deli)

*We will have a raffle and a lucky participant will win a pair of tickets to go to the show

*All participants will receive a voucher to be redeemed for a discounted ticket to the show.  Tickets are not guaranteed. Offer valid so long as tickets are available.

Free!

March 20, 2010 • 12:30PM & 2:00PM

Join us at ImaginOn’s World of Music Festival on Saturday, March 20th to learn more about TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming which will be performing at the Knight Theater on April 5th, 2010. While the Japanese Taiko drum is a simple traditional instrument, it contains more sound pressure than any of the world’s drums and conceals infinite percussive and musical possibilities. At the festival, Japanese Taiko drummers, Yoko and Rocky Iwashima will offer a glimpse of their cultural history by providing a demonstration and participatory activities based on the traditional art of Japanese Taiko drumming. Everyone who attends the demonstration will receive a flier with discounts to the TAO performance, and one lucky attendee will win a pair of tickets to the show.

The World of Music Family Festival at ImaginOn is from 12:00PM - 3:00PM. But Get to Know TAO will be at 12:30PM and at 2:00PM.

No RSVP needed!

Free!

March 24, 2010 at 6:00PM

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The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is providing a great opportunity for you to learn from members of Parsons Dance through a free Get to Know Parsons Dance Lecture Demonstration. The program, led by Parsons' dancers, includes demonstration of their repertoire and elements of production. This unique opportunity provides the community with an opportunity to ask questions about Parsons Dance and its repertory and to personally meet the cast. Parsons Dance lecture-demonstrations are suitable for all ages (K-12, post-secondary and adult). All attendees will receive a voucher to redeem for a discount during Parsons Dance visit to Charlotte at the Knight Theater on March 25–28, 2010.  Tickets are subject to availability.

“David Parsons is one of today's most popular choreographers. Parsons' slick repertoire is strongly crafted and appealing. The choreographer's creativity overflows. His dancers, as always, are powerhouses who leap and glide their way through an evening packed with athletic challenges. Audiences marvel at the rich physicality of the dancers.” -Robert Johnson, The Star-Ledger

Free!

March 25, 2010 at 12:00PM

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The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Parsons Dance invite you to a free lunchtime Tech Open Rehearsal with behind the scenes insights on the show from the Tech Director. We invite you to bring your lunch and learn what takes place behind the scenes of an internationally known dance company: the lighting, sets, music and special effects. We encourage you to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. All attendees will receive a voucher to be redeemed for a discount during Parsons Dance visit to Charlotte at the Knight Theater on March 25–28, 2010. Tickets are subject to availability.

“Awesome dancing and a backbeat to knock it all home. Eye-popping digital effects. Excellent showbiz-savvy performers. Perpetually smoldering. Lusty, sensual movement. Parsons enters the realm of pop spectacle with a vengeance!” Deborah Jowitt - The Village Voice

“David Parsons pulls out all the stops – a powerful theater piece with stunning design –the stage keeps pulsing with energy!” Gus Solomons, Jr. - Gay City News

“Highly theatrical, often compelling and sometimes breathtaking.”
Brian Scott Lipton - Theatermania

"Beautiful and exciting, highly theatrical, unfailingly musical, stunningly imaginative and original!” Stephen Schwartz, Composer & Lyricist -Wicked and other Broadway hits

Must RSVP

Free!

March 31, 2010 • 12:00Pm & 1:00PM

Join us for two free lunchtime demos at the Wachovia Atrium on Wednesday, March 31st at 12PM and at 1PM to learn more about TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming which will be performing at the Knight Theater on April 5th, 2010. While the Japanese Taiko drum is a simple traditional instrument, it contains more sound pressure than any of the world’s drums and conceals infinite percussive and musical possibilities. At the festival, Japanese Taiko drummers, Yoko and Rocky Iwashima will offer a glimpse of their cultural history by providing a demonstration and participatory activities based on the traditional art of Japanese Taiko drumming. Everyone who attends the demonstration may request a flier from the Blumenthal Center table with discounts to the TAO performance.

No RSVP needed!