Unity Center
in Asheville & Hendersonville,
North Carolina
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Unity Concert Series
Monthly concerts featuring a wide variety of musicians & styles of music

For more info, call the church: (828) 891-8700 or 684-3798
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Concerts in 2009:

Friday,
March 27
(7:30pm)

Saturday, March 28  (2pm)

CONCERT: "Unity Plays Broadway"  
Sixth annual, all-new revue of favorite show tunes, performed in costume!  Come enjoy, laugh, and even sing along with us! We'll be doing songs from these Broadway shows: Mary Poppins, Seussical, The King and I, Porgy and Bess, Gigi, and Man of La Mancha.

Singers include: Lytingale, John Abbott, Suka Chapel, Linda Fitzsimmons, Riley Holcombe, Nancy Glowacki, Missy Hill, Linda Newman, Deni Niethammer, Tim Norwood, Ed O'Keefe, Romella O'Keefe, Chad O'Shea, Katie O'Shea, Debbie Schults.

The Band: Joanne Fisher (piano), Pete Latrella (drums), Georgia Pressman (flute), Joel Pressman (bass)

Costumes by Cosette Goebel, and the cast.  Narrators: Nancy Glowacki & Bobbi Abbott; Sets: Elaine Goad w/Di Southen; Stage Manager: Barbara Hinsch; Lighting: Pete Latrella, Joyce Burgess, Jana Weed. Powerpoint: Jennifer Hastings. Director: Lytingale; Co- Director: Katie O'Shea.

"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.

Friday,
May 29
Concert: Simple Folk~ 7:30pm ~ Songs you love! Great harmonies, memorable tunes, and energetic performances are the group's hallmarks.
Simple Folk brings together four of WNC's veteran musicians for a "mini folk festival" of classic music: Joey Moore (Vocals, Percussion) (Tuxedo Junction), Jim Taylor (Vocals, Guitar) (Shady Oak Ramblers, Forest Hill Band, Tuxedo Junction), Dave De La Rosa (Vocals, Guitar) (Tuxedo Junction, Picante, Unitic Band), and Joel Pressman (Bass) (Tuxedo Junction, Forest Hill Band, Unitic Band). Simple Folk performs classic tunes from the likes of the Weavers, Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles, John Denver, CSNY, The Byrds, and more of your favorites. www.corajean.com/SimpleFolk.html
Tickets: $12 paid in advance; $15 day-of-the-show.  (Reserve by Phone with your 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.
Saturday,
Aug 1
In Concert: David Roth  ~ 7:30 pmUnity is delighted to welcome back award-winning singer/songwriter David Roth. David’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, the Kennedy Center, Peter, Paul, & Mary concerts, NASA's Goddard Space Center, 10 CDs on the Wind River and Stockfisch (Germany) labels, and countless venues in this and other countries.

A resident of Cape Cod, David has been touring full-time for 21 years, and his latest CD “Practice Makes Progress” was released in 2008. David’s music strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories and powerful singing and subject matter.

"David has reached our hearts. With voices like his still singing,
there's a certainty that the candle will remain lit, the hope reasserted and the dream still sung..."
--Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, & Mary)

"David and his music will touch you to the very depths of your soul. He’ll make you laugh and cry, inspire you to rise and fly...”
--Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul

"David's pure, smooth voice, unsurpassed instrumental ability, incredible humor, and heart-piercing, intelligent lyrics brought a feeling into our concert hall that cannot be described - except perhaps by the word "harmony". It was as if folk music, New Age, comedy club, coffee house, and a bit of heaven had all come together for one evening."
--James van Pelt, New Haven Folk Alliance
Tickets: $12 paid in advance; $15 day-of-the-show.  (Reserve by Phone with your 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.
Friday and Saturday, Sept 25  and 26

7:30pm


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, ukelele, dulcimer... a Womansong concert often contains dance, 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: $15 in advance; $18 day-of-the-show. (Benefit for Womansong's "New Start Fund" and Unity's "Kindness Fund".) 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.

Friday, Oct 23

7:00pm

Annual Auction & Benefit Concert (featuring The Unitic Band & Friends) ~ A fun evening of music, laughter, and great bargains!  The Unitic Band (Lytingale, Dave de laRosa, 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 admissionRefreshments available for sale. Click for directions.  

Sunday, Nov 8

2:00pm

"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. 

Performers may include: Lytingale (soprano, flute), Georgia Pressman (flute), Ruben Orengo (violin),, Jo Northup (flute), Andrew Balent (saxophone), Joanne Fisher (piano), James Barr (guitar), 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.

Tickets: $12 paid in advance; $15 day-of-show.  (Phone reservations accepted if paid by 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.

Sunday, Dec 20

1:00pm

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

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.   
Dec 31

7:30pm

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. (Soup & Salad Supper at 6:00)  Love Offering. Childcare provided. Click for directions.   

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Unity Center
2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-8700, 684-3798
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Note: Town & Zip in our mailing address changed on July 1, 2008. (We haven't moved!)

Last modified: 2009-03-05