BREVARD JAZZ SERIES, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, And THE RAT PACK IS BACK Among The King Center's August/September Events

The following is the August/September lineup at the King Center. Prices shown are the single ticket price.

Craig Martin's Classic Albums Live Series

Experience all 3 shows in the same seats.

Special Stimulus Package Price as low as $53, available now, only through the King Center Ticket Office.  Call Today (321) 242-2219.

Individual Show Tickets also On Sale Now

All Tickets purchased on day of show slightly higher.

Bob Marley: Legend - August 8, at 8pm

Single Tickets $26/$20; Package Rate $22/$16*

Queen: Night at the Opera - September 12, at 8pm

Single Tickets $26/$20; Package Rate $22/$16*

Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti - October 17, at 8pm

Single Tickets $26/$20; Package Rate $22/$16*
 
Classic Rock!  There’s nothing like it!  Not a tribute performance or a cover band.  Classic Albums Live is an ensemble of world-class musicians recreating the greatest Rock albums ever recorded live on stage.  Note for note, cut for cut using every instrument that it took to record that album exactly as you remember it.  It’s Rock ‘n’ Roll played with the precision and fine detail of a philharmonic orchestra, only it’s high energy classic Rock.
 
Don’t forget to come early to the pre-show Party on the Patio (starting at 6 pm)!

Grilled burgers and hot dogs as well as chips will be available for purchase. Mingle at our outdoor bar featuring full liquor and soda. For our Marley fans, our featured drinks include: Rum Punch and Red Stripe Beer!  To make the party just a bit sweeter (for these performances only), patrons are permitted to take their drinks into the theatre and enjoy them at their seat.  All the ingredients are here for a party perfect atmosphere to celebrate a great classic album hit with family or friends!
 
Brevard Jazz Series

One Smooth Jazz Package- Two Hot Performances:

Mindi Abair & The Rippingtons

Jazz Package tickets on sale now:

One Ticket to Both Concerts as low as $55!

One Pair of Tickets to Both Concerts as low as $110!

King Center Ticket Office (321) 242-2219 or (321)783-9004 through Brevard Jazz Series

For more information, visit www.jazzseries.com.

Mindi Abair

Friday, August 7, 2009 at 8:30 pm

Single Tickets also on sale now at the King Center Ticket Office or at www.kingcenter.com or www.jazzseries.com or call (321)783-9004.

Orchestra $35.00, $28.00 • Grand Tier $28.00
 
Mindi Abair, saxophonist/vocalist/composer is a leader in the new movement of contemporary music with her supercharged mix of pop, soul and jazz.  She has broken all boundaries as she continues defining the less traditional future of jazz with her stellar melodies, insinuating rhythms, sultry sax and seductive vocals.  In 2003, her  CD “It Just Happens That Way,” debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart and remained in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks.  She was also named Best New Artist at the 2003 National Smooth Jazz Awards.   Abair’s songs have been featured on everything from Aaron Spelling’s hit “Summerland” to a “Women in Jazz” feature at the Grammys to Panasonic’s Jumbotron in Times Square. For more information, visit www.mindiabair.com.

Mindi Abair performs Friday August 7, 2009 at the King Center as part of the Brevard Jazz Series 3rd Annual Benefit for Children With Disabilities. The event includes a silent auction prior to the concert and a fund raising luncheon with Mindi Abair on Sat, August 8th. Cost of luncheon is $20.00. For more details visit Roland’s Brevard Jazz Series at www.jazzseries.com.
 
The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman

Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Single Tickets on sale August 7 @ 10 am at the King Center Ticket Office or at www.kingcenter.com, www.jazzseries.com, or call  (321)783-9004.

Orchestra $33.50, $25.50 • Grand Tier $25.50, $18.00

Grammy nominated Russ Freeman alongside drummer Dave Karasony, keyboardist Bill Heller, bassist Rico Belled and saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa are the multi-talented musicians who make up the smooth jazz fusion sounds of The Rippingtons.  The group celebrates two decades in the music industry with the release of “20th Anniversary,” a new CD/DVD featuring a colorful retrospective celebrating their joy of life and music over the years.  Their ground breaking debut album “Moonlighting” was voted by Jazziz Magazine as the #1 Most Influential Contemporary Jazz Album of all time. “Modern Art,” their latest release, incorporates exotic world music elements. Russ Freeman’s innovative spirit as a composer and producer has led The Rippingtons with his trademark mix of fiery electric and classical guitars to receive distinct recognition with several #1 Billboard albums, numerous Oasis Awards including Group of the Year and Achievement in Video 1999.  For more information, visit www.rippingtons.com.
                                                                                
Crosby, Stills & Nash

Monday, August 24, 2009 at 8:00 pm

Tickets On Sale – Now at the King Center Ticket Office or at www.kingcenter.com.

Orchestra $110.50, $90.50 • Grand Tier $90.50 $70.50, $50.50

Crosby, Stills and Nash have mesmerized audiences around the world with their glistening vocal harmony and classic songwriting ability.  The trio’s uniquely woven, three-part harmony vocal blend is why they remain America’s longest running experiment in vocal harmony and social relevance.“Suite:  Judy Blue Eyes,” “Love the ONe You’re With,” “Our House,” and “Just a Song Before I Go” are a few of the hits from this dynamic trio. Born out of well- known groups:  David Crosby former member of the Byrds;  Stephen Stills mainstay of Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash who helped make a pop sensation of Britain’s Hollies combined their talents in 1969.  They appeared at Woodstock and remain to this day, one of the most respected, accomplished singer/songwriting groups in the industry.  For more information, visit www.crosbystillsnash.com.
 
The Rat Pack is back!

Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

Individual Tickets On Sale to public: Saturday 9/12/09, 10am at King Center Ticket Office

Internet Only Pre-Sale: Friday 9/11/09 at 10 am through www.kingcenter.com.

Orchestra $38, $35, Grand Tier $35, $30
 
The Rat Pack is Back! This spirited show recreates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” nights when a swingin’, ring-a-ding group known as the “Rat Pack” was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas’ four favorite sons:  Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop.

For more information, visit www.ratpackvegas.com.
 
Educational Theatre Programs:

Workshop for Teachers

Monday, August 24, 2009   8:00 am – 3:30 pm 

Cost: $30

Presented in cooperation with Brevard County Public School District and in conjunction with the main stage live theatrical production of “Out of the Mist…A Dragon” (cost for the performance is additional), the workshop will focus on adapting folk tales as scripts, puppet construction, techniques for building scenery in the classroom, oral interpretation of dialogue and puppet manipulation for classroom productions.  Participants will leave the workshop with useful tools to immediately replicate in the classroom, further appreciation for the art of puppetry and heightened awareness of the art form.  Registration for the Professionally Developed workshop is open to all teachers of public and private schools.

For more information, visit www.woodandstrings.net.

Suggested Audience: Teachers of Grades 2 through 8
 
School Time Shows

All performances are on the Main Stage and Open to the Public unless otherwise noted.
 
Jigsaw Jones – The Case of the Class Clown

Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 10:30 am

$7.00

Someone in Ms. Gleason’s class is playing practical jokes on Athena Lorenzo and she doesn’t think they are funny.  Based on the book by James Preller and brimming with music, charm and humor, the audience must help Jigsaw Jones who claims to be the detective in the school, solve the mystery of the class clown.      

For more information, visit www.artspower.org.

Suggested Audience:  Grades 1-4   
 
Out of the Mist…a Dragon

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 10:30 am

$9.00    

Using elegant reproductions of classic Japanese Bunraku puppets, the story unfolds to portray a young man’s journey of self-discovery. The audience will experience exotic and traditional folk puppets from North America, England and Indonesia.

For more information, visit www.woodandstrings.net.

Suggested Audience:  Grades 2-8
 
Educational Theatre Programs: Artists on Tour

Can’t come to us?  We will come to you!

For more information about our Artists on Tour program call them at (321) 433-5718.
 
They are seeking community venues to host the following programs:

Workshops for Students   •  Available dates: Monday–Wednesday, October 19-21, 2009

Produced by The Wood and Strings Puppet Theatre.  Students will work with master puppeteers in puppet construction and examine the definition and application of puppetry to story telling as well as receiving instruction in puppet manipulation.  Led by master puppeteers, the workshop integrates cultural folktales with the art of puppetry. All materials are provided.  30 students per session.

For more information, visit www.woodandstrings.net. 

Appropriate for students:  Grades 2 through 8
 
A Theatrical Production  •  Available dates: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The Jungle Book Adapted from the book by Rudyard Kipling. With a cast of five costumed characters and produced by the national touring company Theatre IV, the fully staged production will infuse a strong sense of friendship, team work and impart a direct correlation to literature. A talk back with members of the cast is available and subject to change based on touring schedule. Educational resource materials will be provided for event.  The production is age appropriate for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The performance is approximately 60 minutes. For more information, visit www.theatreiv.org.

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