It is always a great pleasure to welcome you to the Arts Center and Downtown Fuquay-Varina.
We're thrilled to share with you a diverse range of cultural events that showcase the best of local talent, as well as national and regional artists. This Spring, enjoy an unforgettable night with the Fuquay-Varina Chorale, a Grammy-nominated vocalist, Irish musicians surrounded by candlelight, a four-generation family of musicians, and two heartwarming community theatre productions.
Over the next four months, our schedule is packed with something for everyone to enjoy. Round out your visit to our downtown by indulging in wonderful food, drinks and shopping. Downtown is the heartbeat of our community, and we ’ re glad you ’ re here.
Thank you for choosing the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center settle into your seats and enjoy the show!
Mayor Blake Massengill
A BUSY BEE
Presented by Opera Xpress. A program of Carolina Opera
January 24, 10AM and 11:30AM
$5/All seats
All the bees in Bella’s hive have a job to do to keep the hive thriving, including her friends Sophia, Buzz, and Miguel. Now it’s Bella’s turn to discover how she will contribute. Is she a nurse bee? A guard bee? Or maybe a cleaning bee? Join us as Bella finds her determination and discovers her place in the hive! This 35 minute opera performance is perfect for grades K-5, teaching the importance of trying your best and that we all have an important place in our community. Our curriculum-linked classroom guide uses opera as a vehicle for learning language, science, and 21st Century learning skills such as communication and collaboration.
ICONS OF JAZZ:
SONGBOOK OF THE CENTURY FT. CLINT HOLMES AND THE CHRISTIAN TAMBURR QUARTET
January 25, 7:30PM
$20/All seats
Whether he’s singing selections from the Great American Songbook, contemporary classics, or stirring original jazz pieces, every performance by Clint Holmes is a one-of-a kind, unforgettable experience. The show “Icons” honors the hit songs of the past century with tributes to Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr., Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Peter Allen, and Stevie Wonder. Clint is supported by his pianist and musical director Christian Tamburr and a quartet of world renowned touring musicians.
JASON HUDY, DUO MAGIC
In association with DCA Productions
January 31, 7:30PM
$18/All seats
Mystery. Intrigue. Comedy. Bewilderment. These are only a fraction of the qualities that Jason Hudy delivers in every single magic performance!
Delve into cutting edge magical entertainment that will draw you into the intricate world of illusion, with a ‘one-of-a-kind’ show that will leave your audience baffled!
PRESENTED
BY THE
TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA
GOSPEL SHOWCASE UNITY IN
COMMUNITY
February 1, 2:00PM
$5/All seats
The Gospel Showcase promises to be an inspiring afternoon of music, community, and cultural heritage.
Featuring performances by local artists and organized by the Black History Stakeholders group, this event is a tribute to the power and significance of gospel music in our community and African American culture. Come prepared to be uplifted and inspired as we honor the rich legacy of this iconic musical tradition.
SPONSORED BY:
PRESENTED BY THE TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA
MASTERS OF SOUL
February 8, 7:30PM
$30/Adults; $26/Srs & Students
In the early 1960s, some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City of Detroit, MI. Masters of Soul is a celebration of these artists, their music, and their style. The show features
stylishly-costumed and fully-choreographed tributes to both male and female Motown groups backed by a live band.
THE GIN GAME
by D.L. Coburn
February 21 & 22 7:30PM
February 23 2:00PM $14/Adults; $12/Srs & Students
This winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama finds Weller Martin playing solitaire on the porch of a seedy nursing home until he encounters Fonsia Dorsey, a
Game
prim, self-righteous lady. They discover they both dislike the home and enjoy gin rummy, so they begin to play, revealing intimate details of their lives during their games. Weller longs for a victory to counter a lifetime of defeats, but its not to be.
*This production intended for mature audiences due to language.
PRESENTED BY THE TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA
ICONS OF JAZZ:
An evening of Sade, ft. Shana Tucker and her Quartet
February 27, 7:30PM
$20/All seats
Shana Tucker embodies the iconic hana Tucker embodies the iconic and enigmatic beauty and and enigmatic beauty and soulful presence of Helen Folasade Adu soulful presence of Helen Folasade Adu known throughout the world simply known throughout the world simply as Sade for a full program of as Sade for a full program of greatest hits, including “Sweetest greatest hits, including “Sweetest Taboo,” “Is It A Crime,” “No Ordinary Taboo,” “Is It A Crime,” “No Ordinary Love,” and “Smooth Operator”. Shana Love,” and “Smooth Operator”. Shana has a special talent for evoking the has a special talent for evoking the spirit of the artist she’s honoring while spirit of the artist she’s honoring while simultaneously weaving her captivating simultaneously weaving her captivating web of ChamberSoul, resulting in a web of ChamberSoul, resulting in a unique experience that is at once unique experience that is at once reminiscent and refreshingly new. This reminiscent and refreshingly new. This concert features a full band led by concert features a full band led by musical director and pianist Christian musical director and pianist Christian Tamburr accompanying Shana on Tamburr accompanying Shana on vocals and cello. vocals and cello.
MONTH BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATING THROUGHTHEARTS
ROCKLAND ROAD
March 15, 7:30PM
$20/All Seats
Rockland Road is six musicians who share the last name Martin representing four generations of musical heritage all of whom are multi-instrumental-vocalists. Rockland Road is a powerhouse group
featuring soulful vocals imbued with a pure, exuberant joy worthy of the talented blood that flows through this family’s veins. Fueled by a mutual passion for multiple genres and longing for a fun, family-friendly musical experience for their kids, Paul and Jamie Martin began singing together in 2010 with their four children: March, Kell, Texas and Tallant. Quickly realizing that the kids all showed an uncanny knack for hearing harmonies, as well as for playing instruments, they began performing shows together--and Rockland Road was born!
March 21, 7:30PM
$30/All seats
FUQUAY-VARINA CHORALE
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES
May 2, 7:30PM & May 3, 3:00PM
$10/All seats
The Fuquay Varina Chorale presents a celebration of the most famous songs for the silver screen. Ballads, novelty tunes, and love songs will fill the theatre as the Chorale sings the music that we all know and love. Let’s Go To The Movies promises to be a wonderful evening reminiscent of days gone by.
SWINGTIME CANTEEN
Book by Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci and Charles Busch
May 9 & 10, 7:30PM May 11, 2:00PM; 2025
$14/Adults; $12/Seniors & Students
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t’s 1944 London and washed-up film star Marian Ames has brought her girls from the Hollywood Canteen to put on the rip-roaringest canteen show of
them all. Marian, Jo, Katie, Topeka and Lilly are ready to give the troops a memorable night with over 30 vintage classics from the war years. Laughs, tears, emotional fireworks, air raids and a celebration of women during the war punctuate this hilarious and heartwarming story. I'll Be Seeing You, Sing Sing Sing, How High the Moon, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive and, of course, an Andrews Sisters medley are all part of the fun.
ART isbetter FRIENDS
We are delighted that you are enjoying one of the many programs offered here at the Arts Center and we’d like to invite you to become a member of the Friends of the Arts Center For as little as $5 a month you can be a Friend of the Arts your membership helps us promote attendance, encourage volunteerism, and provide scholarships for the Arts Center. Upcoming initiatives include identifying business Sponsorship opportunities and finding ways to reach more people in our community. We’d love to have you join us in supporting the arts in Fuquay-Varina. For more information, please visit friendsoftheartscenterfv org
Producer
Bill & DeLinda Gladstone
Linda Waterman
The Fuquay-Varina
Jr. Woman’s Club
Bob & Pat Barker
Director
Dr. Rose M Bulger
Don and Sue Haines
Star
Mollie Stephenson
Marilyn Gardner
Curry Engineering
The Price Family
Friends Board of Directors
Tonya Amarino
Jamie Curtis
DeLinda Gladstone
Joy Henderson
Chad Lijewski
Kurt Martin
Baxter Walker
Family
Debbie & Scott Simerly
Carrie Winn
Dana Orr
The Duplessis Family
Individual
Jamie Curtis
Lee Ann Scott
Joe Pittman
Rachel Cornett
Sally Nobling
Sandra Hodges
Joy Henderson
Laura Fahnestock
Jeanette Rhodes
WHAT the FRIENDS
have
ACCOMPLISHED
The Friends of the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center believe that the arts are an important element of an active community and a vibrant downtown. By helping to reduce the cost of art classes and programs through scholarships and class support, the Friends have continued to ensure that the arts are available to everyone.
Provided
over $7,000 in scholarships and program funds to over 100 students.
Encouraged
growth of adult participation in art classes by underwriting single class programs.
Sponsored
world class performer Rodney Marsalis & the Philadelphia Big Band to over 200 patrons.
Promoted
attendance, encouraged participation, and provided financial support for activities of the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center.
Placed
Arts Center programs at the heart of a welcoming downtown community.
