O.A.R. to return to Charlotte

From a Live Nation press release that just popped into our inbox:

O.A.R. returns to the Carolinas for one night only when they play the Uptown Amphitheatre at the Music Factory in Charlotte, NC on October 14th at 7:30pm with special guest Elmwood.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday September 2nd at 10am at LiveNation.com, the Hardee’s Thickburger box office at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, select BLOCKBUSTER stores or charge by phone 877-598-8698.

For more information, directions, or to purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com. For information about upcoming shows or directions call 704-916-8970.

Silversun Pickups coming to Charlotte

Indie rockers Silversun Pickups will play three Carolina concerts when they visit The Fillmore in Charlotte on Oct. 10, Headliners in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 5 and House of Blues Myrtle Beach Oct. 9.

Tickets for the Charlotte show on sale 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre box office, select Blockbuster stores, or charge by phone 877-598-8698. Special guests An Horse and TBD will open the show at 9 p.m.

Tickets for the Columbia show also go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com. Special guests Cage the Elephant and An Horse will open the show at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the Myrtle Beach show on sale 10 a.m. Saturday at the House of Blues box office, houseofblues.com, livenation.com, Ticketmaster, or charge by phone 800-745-3000. Special guests Cage the Elephant and An Horse will open the show.

For more information go to www.livenation.com.

Honor Society to stop in at the EpiCentre

From a Live Nation press release that just popped into our inbox:

HONOR SOCIETY WILL MAKE A SPECIAL IN STORE APPEARANCE AT THE FUDGERY FUDGE & FUN AT THE EPICENTRE AT 1PM TODAY. The Fudgery is located at 210 East Trade Street in the Epicentre.

The band is opening for The Jonas Brothers tonight at the Time Warner Cable Arena and will be performing at The Fillmore Charlotte for the official after-show of the Jonas Brothers World tour.

To buy tickets or for more information go to www.livenation.com.

Charlotte Symphony rally set for uptown

From a Charlotte Symphony press release that just popped into our inbox:

The Charlotte Symphony will present a rally on the plaza at Independence Square, Trade and Tryon streets, at noon on Thursday, August 27. Ensembles of Charlotte Symphony musicians will perform, and Governor James G. Martin, Chair-elect of the Board of Directors, will speak.

“This has been a challenging and eventful summer for the Symphony,” said Executive Director Jonathan Martin. “Throughout these months, we have been encouraged by the tremendous show of community support, from the generous Summer Pops donations and increased annual fund giving to the strong subscription sales. The Symphony is working diligently to become a healthier institution both financially and artistically, and we will be sharing exciting news next Thursday of our progress so far.”

The Arts & Science Council has asked the Symphony to present a revised financial restructuring plan on September 2. Continued funding from the ASC for FY 2010 is dependent upon the approval of the plan by the ASC.

The Charlotte Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in the Charlotte region. The Symphony opens its 78th season on September 11 and 12. This season marks Christof Perick’s ninth and final season as Music Director. Music Director Designate Christopher Warren-Green will succeed Mr. Perick in the fall of 2010.

'Psycho Beach Party’ hits Charlotte screen

From an Actor's Theatre of Charlotte press release that just popped into our inbox:

CHARLOTTE – Theatre 650, the twisted little sibling of Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, is pleased to present its August 2009 Cult Movie Monday featuring the 2000 spoof “Psycho Beach Party”. The film will show Monday, August 31, 2009, at 8:00pm at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, located at 650 East Stonewall Street in Uptown.

August’s Cult Film ‘Psycho Beach Party’ is a hilarious spoof of 1950’s psychodrama, the 1960’s beach party/Gidget movies, and the 1970’s slasher films. Lauren Ambrose stars as Florence Forrest, a not-so-innocent girl who becomes “Chicklet”, the first girl surfer at Malibu Beach. Florence suffers from dissociative identity disorder, whose sexually aggressive alter ego occasionally and is suspected in a string of suspicious murders.

Patrons are encouraged to don their best beach attire (swimsuits and/or Hawaiian shirts especially). After the movie, stick around, limbo, and compete for fabulous prizes, like free tickets to upcoming Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte shows. Roxy Moorecox hosts this month’s events.

Cult Movie Mondays are an excellent networking opportunity, as well as a great alternative to the bar scene. Please visit our new website http://www.cultmoviemondays.com for more information. Admission is free to the public, and popcorn is provided for free. Seating is first come, first served and is limited to 220 people. Drink specials include $2 select beers and $3 select wines.

Zac Brown Band at Uptown Amphitheatre

From a Live Nation press release that just hit our inbox:

Zac Brown Band will play the Uptown Amphitheatre at the Music Factory in Charlotte, NC on Saturday September 26th at 7pm.



Tickets go on sale Friday August 14th at 10 am at LiveNation.com, the Hardee’s Thickburger box office at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, select BLOCKBUSTER stores or charge by phone 877-598-8698. 4packs available for a limited time while supplies last.



For more information, directions, or to purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com. For information about upcoming shows or directions call 704-916-8970.

'The Color Purple' returns this month

From a Blumenthal Performing Arts Center press release that just hit our inbox:

The Charlotte run of THE COLOR PURPLE in May played to capacity crowds each night, leading to the August return engagement. Tickets for this month’s shows are on sale now online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the Belk Theater box office. Seats are still available – including premium locations – for all performances but fans will find the best availability on Tuesday (8/25), Wednesday (8/26), Thursday (8/27) and Sunday (8/30) evenings. Group pricing is available for groups of 15 or more by calling 704-379-1380.

Nominated for eleven Tony Awards^®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on December 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-breaking years. It is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous GRAMMY^®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a member of the Independent Presenters Network (IPN), which is a producer of THE COLOR PURPLE.

AT A GLANCE…

WHAT: Oprah Winfrey presents THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love,

WHEN: August 25-30, 2009

WHERE: Belk Theater (130 N. Tryon St.)

COST: Tickets start at $35

TIX/MORE INFO: BlumenthalCenter.org; 704-372-1000 or at the performing arts center box office in the Belk Theater lobby