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IDEA TEAM Account Executive: Justin Peacock Assistant Account Executive: Purva Kogje Project Manager: Rachel King Project Manager: Dawn Cochran Producer 1: Ariadna Vazquez Cost Control Specialist: Gus Zepeda Art Studio: Scho Park

BLACK VIOLIN

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 • 7:30PM Kingsbury Hall Please turn off all cell phones, pagers and other noisemakers.

The taking of photographs, and audio or video recordings is strictly prohibited.

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About ABOUT BLACK VIOLIN Black Violin is lead by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin), and joined onstage by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes.

The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers. In the past 12 months, the band has performed for over 100,000 students in the US and Europe, and has partnered with Yamaha EDU and NAMM (National Association of Music Manufactures) to continue supporting music education.

Black Violin, along side artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Elton John, recently joined with Turnaround Arts to bring arts education to struggling schools in underserved communities. Turnaround Arts is a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the President’s Committee. In addition, Black Violin has composed for a major FOX Television original, and has been featured by ESPN as the official artist of the 2017 US Open (tennis) and 2016 & 2017 Heisman Trophy Award ceremonies. They have been featured on The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Wendy William’s Show, NPR, and more.

The group has collaborated professionally or performed with multiple well known artists including Kanye West, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys. Their major album release, Stereotypes, hit #1 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover chart and #4 on Billboard’s R&B Chart.

Find out more about Black Violin at www.blackviolin.net

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UtahPresents Thanks NANCY PEERY MARRIOTT THE STEINER FOUNDATION

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It’s You I Like

Tue. Mar. 6, 7PM A star-studded tribute to America’s favorite neighbor!

HIGHLIGHTS • Average over 150 shows per year • Performed for over 100,000 students across North America and Europe in the past year.

• Performed at official NFL functions for three Superbowls • TEDx talk given by Kev Marcus – Dec. 2013 • Collaborated with the Soul Children of Chicago at the 2013 “Kids’ Inaugural: Our Children, Our Future,” a concert coordinated by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden to honor military families – Jan. 2013 • Performed at President Obama’s Inauguration – Jan. 2013 • SXSW Keynote performance – March 2014 • Bonnaroo performance – June 2014 • Featured at Google’s Zeitgeist Minds Conference – Sept. 2014 • NAAM Winter Show performance – Dec. 2016 • ESPN Heisman Trophy Presentation 2016 • Performed for 19,000 students at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles over a 3 day period – Feb. 2016 • Composed the score for Fox’s new TV series Pitch – Spring 2016 • Featured performer for NAAM’s Grand Rally (expected attendance 100,000+) – Jan. 2017 • ESPN US Open Commercial - April 2017 • ESPN Heisman Trophy Presentation 2017 - December 2017

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SOCIAL STATS Youtube 8.9 million views 101K Subscribers

Twitter 31K Followers Demo: 34% Female, 66% Male

Instagram 41.3K Followers

Vevo 2.6 million Views 25K Subscribers Spotify 35k Followers 26k Monthly Listeners

Credit Colin Brennan

Facebook 160K Likes, 158K Followers Demo: 63% Female, 36% Male

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RADICAL REELS• March 5

Kingsbury Hall IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMPUS RECREATION SERVICES Following the perennial favorite Banff Film Festival, Radical Reels features the most action-packed outdoor adventure films your heart can stand for one night only.

globalFEST ON THE ROAD• March 7 “The New Golden Age of Latin Music”

Kingsbury Hall This year’s globalFEST On the Road bands, Flor de Toloache and Las Cafeteras, are two of today’s most exciting bands, forging inspired new paths for the fabled Latin sound. The all-women Mariachi band Flor de Toloache pushes the boundaries of the genre with an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. Alternative Chicano band Las Cafeteras recreates traditional Afro-Caribbean Son Jarocho music in a wildy vibrant style.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.• March 23-24

Performed by Univeristy of Utah Youth Theatre Kingsbury Hall The pop-culture phenomenon Schoolhouse Rock comes to life on stage in this musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite Saturday morning cartoon. Performed by local, young actors from U of U Youth Theatre, the show follows Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day, and includes all the best songs from the original, including “Conjunction Junction,” “I’m Just a Bill,” and more.

24 FRAMES MOVIE NIGHT - DAVID LYNCH’S “ERASERHEAD” . . . .

SCHOOL OF DANCE GALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MANUAL CINEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24 FRAMES MOVIE NIGHT - DAVID CRONENBERG’S “VIDEODROME” THE SINGING BOIS: “A QUEERSTORY OF THE BOY BAND” . . . .

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CANDIDE, PERFORMED BY UNIVERSITY LYRIC OPERA ENSEMBLE .

COMPAGNIA T.P.O. “FARFALLE” . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Donors $25,000+ $2,500-$4,999 Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Peter and Marney Billings Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks Sarah and Matt DeVoll Analecia and Zeke Dumke, IV $10,000-$24,999 Every Blooming Thing George S. and Dolores Dore Mike Ferro Eccles Foundation Goldman Sachs Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake Lee and Audrey Hollaar City - University/Foothill Richard K. and Shirley S. National Endowment for the Arts Hemingway Foundation New England Foundation for the Kenworth Sales Company Arts George Q. Morris Foundation National Dance Project Mitchell, Barlow & Mansfield John and Marcia Price Family Robert and Mikelle Mansfield Foundation M Lazy M Foundation Salt Lake City Arts Council Chrissy and Kurt Micek University of Utah Guest House & Prince Yeates & Geldzahler Conference Center Reddo Capital Management Steiner Foundation $5,000-$9,999 Kyle Treadway and Greg Pedroza Peter Ashdown Western States Arts Federation Art Works For Kids Design Ink Brent Daines Chet and Carrie Goodwin Kathie and Charles Horman Mountain West Small Business Finance Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation Steve and Annette Suite Alice and Kevin Steiner Utah Division of Arts & Museums XMISSION

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Staff & Advisory Board Brooke Horejsi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director John Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Manager Ashley Barentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Technician Dennis Busch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Specialist Brooke Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Janet Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Ryan Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Box Office Manager Sheri Jardine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Manager Brian Jurena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Joe Killian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Engineer Keven Myhre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Director Jennie Nicholls-Smith.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of Development Alex Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Manager Robin Wilks-Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Engagement Manager Steve Wimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager

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In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by theatre personnel and ushers. Auditorium exits are clearly marked with lighted exit signs above each door. Move away from the building to a safe place.

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Late-comers will be seated in accordance with the seating guidelines of the individual production.

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