Lied Center For Performing Arts Hosts George Winston Piano Concert 10/20

Known for his melodic and soothing piano tunes, the incomparable George Winston will light up the stage with swinging virtuosity at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20.
With several platinum albums and a Grammy under his belt, Winston's talent is undeniable. He creates an unforgettable show filled with beautiful music, and will be performing songs from his latest CD, "Gulf Coast Blues Impressions," a hurricane relief benefit, as well as selections from his seasonal favorites, "Autumn," "December," "Winter into Spring" and "Summer"; his themed albums, "Forest," "Plains" and "Montana -- A Love Story"; and his albums dedicated to composers, "Linus & Lucy -- The Music of Vince Guaraldi" and "Night Divides the Day -- The Music of the Doors." Winston's concerts feature a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B and more.

The Toledo City Paper calls Winston "innovative, celebrated and accomplished... Winston is the real deal." "Rich & Relaxing," says the Boston Globe. The Oakland Tribune says "George Winston's melodic folk-style piano has been his Signature Sound for more than 30 years."

In addition, please join George Winston and the Lied Center in support of a local food bank by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert. There will be collection baskets at the entrances. Visit http://georgewinston.com for more information.

Tickets for this performance are $39 and $35 and $29. University of Nebraska-Lincoln students with a valid ID and youth age 18 or younger may purchase tickets for half price. Call the Lied Ticket Office at (402) 472-4747 or (800) 432-3231 for ticket availability. Regular ticket office hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.liedcenter.org. Buyers can save up to 20 percent by purchasing this event as part of a season ticket package.

New this year, Lied patrons will be able to reserve parking spaces at the Que Place Garage, 11th and Q streets, through the city of Lincoln parking Web site, www.lincoln.ne.gov. Reserved spots ordered online are $4. In addition, patrons can request valet parking online for $7, or $8 on the day of the event. A link to reserve parking can be found on the Lied Center Web site.

As part of the Lied Center's ongoing education programming, a pre-performance talk will be held in the Lied Center's Steinhart Room. The pre-talk speaker Oct. 20 will be Tom Larson, lecturer at the UNL School of Music. Seating is limited in the Steinhart, and the pre-talk will begin a half hour before curtain or when the room is full. The Lied Center is at 301 N. 12th St. on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus.

Winston's performance is made possible in part by generous support from the Lincoln Journal Star, Country Inn & Suites and Friends of Lied. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported the programs of this organization through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

The Lied Center's 20th season is supported by Friends of Lied and grants from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Mid-America Arts Alliance; the Nebraska Arts Council; the New England Foundation for the Arts; and the Lincoln Arts Council. All events in the Lied Center are made possible entirely or in part by the Lied Performance Fund, which has been established in memory of Ernst F. Lied and his parents, Ernst M. and Ida K. Lied.

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