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Concerts in 2010:
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Friday, March
19
7:00pm
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Annual
Auction & Benefit Concert (featuring The
Unitic Band & Friends) ~ A fun evening of
music, laughter, and great bargains! The Unitic Band (Lytingale,
Dave de la Rosa, Joel Pressman, Pete Latrella) and Friends (Ruben Orengo,
Georgia Pressman, Whitney Walters, etc.) will play an hour-long concert
during the Silent Auction, followed by regular Auction of larger items
conducted by our auctioneer/comedian Brandon Walters.
Free admission. Refreshments available for
sale. Click for directions.
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Saturday, March
27
7:30pm
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| Concert: Tuxedo
Junction
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| Tuxedo
Junction is Western North Carolina's premier show band.
Great
vocals, incredible variety, and consummate professionalism are the
group's hallmarks. The band has been delighting audiences for
almost 20 years!
Swing/Bebop/Light
Jazz
'50s / ‘60s / ‘70s / '80s Rock'n'Roll, Rhythm & Blues,
Beach
- Jim Taylor - guitar, vocals
- Joey Moore - drums, vocals
- Dave Dela Rosa - guitar, vocals
- Amy Rae - vocals, guitar
- Joel Pressman - bass
- Mary Jo Finsterwalder - keyboards
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| Listen:
http://www.corajean.com/tuxedojunction.html
Tickets:
$12 paid in advance; $15 day-of-the-show.
(Reserve by Phone with your credit card).
Refreshments available.
(Childcare by reservation only, one week in advance)
Click
for directions. This
concert is part of an ongoing series of cultural events to
share Unity's beautiful, soul-supporting environment with
local artists, authors, musicians, and craftspeople.
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Friday,
April 23
(7:30pm)
&
Saturday, April 24 (2pm) |
| CONCERT:
"Unity Plays
Broadway" |
| Seventh annual revue of favorite show tunes,
performed in costume! Come enjoy, laugh, and even
sing along with us! We'll be doing songs from several Broadway
shows: South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, Nunsense and others.
Singers
may include: Lytingale, John Abbott, Joyce Bagley-Menges, Suka Chapel, Riley Holcombe, Nancy
Glowacki, Missy Hill, Eileen Kennedy, Linda Newman, Deni Niethammer, Tim Norwood, Ed O'Keefe, Romella
O'Keefe, Chad O'Shea, Katie O'Shea, Charley Rogers, Evan Williams, Linda Walker.
The Band:
Joanne Fisher (piano), Pete Latrella (drums), Georgia Pressman (flute), Joel Pressman
(bass), Linda Walker (synth)
Costumes by Cosette Goebel, and
the cast. Narrators: Nancy Glowacki & ?; Sets:
Elaine Goad w/Di Southen; Stage Manager: ? Lighting: Pete
Latrella, Joyce & Allen Burgess Powerpoint: Jennifer Hastings.
Director: Lytingale; Co- Director: Katie O'Shea.
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| "Last night was a real treat for us. It was
entertaining, fun, and remarkable for a small group of
non-professional actors/singers/dancers.... We took two
friends who have never been to Unity and they were
impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it also. Thank you
for the wonderful show." ~ Linda L.
"a
note to thank all of the people who participated in the
Broadway concert. Thank you all for your long hours of
preparation. You all outdid last years concert. We thought
the choice of show tunes was great and very professionally
performed." ~ Linda B.
"Congratulations on putting on the Broadway show last
night. It was a beautiful extravaganza and you deserve to
be proud... Thanks for giving so much pleasure."
~ Jay W
"Extraordinary
community spirit and talent.... I loved the show." ~
Jean C.
"I just
wanted to thank all the wonderful musicians and performers
for the great concert we were privileged to see on Friday
evening. You were all amazing and we thank you all so much
for bringing so much enjoyment to your audiences."
~Joe and Judy W
"... how
very much we both enjoyed the show! It was so
professional--not what we expected at all! I got excited
during the overture (just like I do in NYC) and those
folks kept my attention until the end. In fact we couldn't
believe the time that had elapsed. There are some really
good voices in that company, aren't there; the ensemble
numbers were especially fun. My absolute favorite number
was Nothing--and that Linda Newman did a fabulous job! We
have seen A Chorus Line at least seven or eight times, as
(our son) Mark toured in it, and still play the original
cast recording; Linda must have it also as she really
captured the feeling. The costumes were wonderful...
Georgia Pressman should have a gold star as she was great.
I'd say a smash hit all around. Congratulations!" ~
Marjorie T
Tickets:
$12 paid in advance; $15 day-of-the-show.
(Reserve by Phone with your credit card).
Refreshments available.
(Childcare by reservation only, one week in advance)
Click
for directions. This
concert is part of an ongoing series of cultural events to
share Unity's beautiful, soul-supporting environment with
local artists, authors, musicians, and craftspeople.
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| Friday and
Saturday, Oct 8 and 9
7:30pm
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Womansong
in Concert
Don't miss this concert by a popular community chorus of
70 women in the Asheville area! Their concert features music from around the
world (including women composers from our own backyard), celebrating women's
lives: empowerment, spirituality, the Earth, healing, and
humor. Womansong proclaims our unity and honors cultural diversity in song.
Accompanied by a variety of instruments - piano, drums & percussion,
guitars, bass, fiddle, flute, ukeleles, balafon, harmonium... a Womansong concert often
contains props, surprises, and fun!
Founded in 1986 and
open to all women who love to sing, Womansong:
- provides emotional, creative and spiritual
nourishment, healing, and support for women
- celebrates the unity, diversity, and empowerment of women through musical expression
- serves the community & promotes social change.
Directed by Debbie Nordeen, with Althea Gonzales, Assistant Director Sign language interpretation by Shiner
Antiorio.
www.womansong.org
Both nights last
year were Standing Room Only - get tickets early!
Tickets: Adult: $15 in advance; $18 day-of-the-show.
Child (under 18) $5.
(Benefit for Womansong's "New Start Fund" and Unity's "Kindness Fund".)
Refreshments available.
Click for directions.
This concert is part of an
ongoing series of cultural events to share Unity's
beautiful, soul-supporting environment with local
artists, authors, musicians, and craftspeople.
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| Sunday,
Nov 7
2:00pm
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| "Unitics Go
Classic" ~ 2:00 pm.
This annual concert is a treat for the ears! Unity musicians perform classical music of many eras and
a wide variety of styles.
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Performers may include:
Lytingale (soprano, flute), Georgia Pressman (flute), Ruben Orengo
(violin), Jo Northup
(flute), Jhon Akers (guitar), Andrew Balent (saxophone), Joanne Fisher (piano),
Elizabeth Glatstein (cello), Suka Chapel (voice), Katie
O'Shea (voice), Linda Fitzsimmons (voice), and Shelby
Johnson (piano). Selections will include a wide variety
of styles, eras, and instrumentation. |
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Tickets: $12 paid in advance;
$15 day-of-show. (Phone reservations accepted
if paid by credit card).
Refreshments
available.
Click for directions.
This concert is part of an
ongoing series of cultural events to share Unity's
beautiful, soul-supporting environment with local
artists, authors, musicians, and craftspeople.
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| Sunday, Dec
19
1:00pm
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Christmas Pageant ~
presented by the Unity children... following a Potluck, about 1:00pm.
Enjoy the sweetness of the children as they present a Christmas play. Bring
food to share for the potluck. |
| Dec 24
7:30pm
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Christmas Eve Candlelighting
Service ~ 7:30 pm. See the Christ light
shine, reflected on the faces of your spiritual family. Rev. Chad O'Shea, music by Lytingale,
Georgia Pressman, Joel Pressman, Dave de la Rosa, Nancy Glowacki, Katie
O'Shea, others. Love Offering. Childcare provided. Click for directions.
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| Dec 31
7:30pm
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New Year's Eve Burning Bowl Service
~ 7:30 pm. Release the old, make room
for the new! Rev. Chad O'Shea, Lytingale, Nancy Glowacki. (Potluck Supper
at 6:00) Love
Offering. Childcare provided. Click for directions. |
