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Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour
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lack Violin’s Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste and Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester have a simple mission in life – to encourage and empower. Each a classically trained violinist-violist, they combine the classics with a little hip-hop, jazz and funk to create a distinctive multi-genre sound often described as “classical boom.” Whether leaning toward Bach or Beyoncé, Black Violin promises to enthrall Triad music mavens when they once again hit the High Point Theatre stage for a single live performance during their 2018 “Classical Boom Tour,” April 24, at 7:30 p.m. Black Violin has shared stages with top names including Kanye West, Aerosmith and Tom Petty, and has creatively collaborated with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys. In 2018, the band will launch its “Classical Boom Tour,” a follow up to their highly successful 2016-2017 “Unity Tour” which saw 28 sold-out public performances. The duo is currently writing and recording their next studio album. Their most recent record, Stereotypes, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart and No. 4 on the Billboard R&B Chart, and was selected to promote the U.S. Open tennis tournament last fall. NPR praised the album and the band, saying “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” Other notable accomplishments of Black Violin include having served as house band for ESPN’s Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Presentation for two consecutive years, composed
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music for the television series Pitch which debuted on FOX in 2016, in addition to appearances on HBO’s Ballers, The Tonight Show, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Ellen Show. Black Violin remains particularly committed to turning young fans on to their own individual potential through a tireless schedule of appearances at schools, where they have addressed more than 100,000 students throughout North America and Europe in the past 12 months. In December, Black Violin was announced as the Turnaround Artist for Mary B. Bethune Elementary School in their hometown of Broward County, Florida. The program partners schools with music instrument grants, arts supplies, professional development, musicals, and pairs each school with an artist to provide mentorship, inspiration, and support for the school’s journey in the program. The band is endorsed by Yamaha Music and has partnered with the National Association for Music Manufacturers to continue their advocacy for accessible music education. “Black Violin sold out every seat in the house during recent appearances so, by popular demand, we’re very excited about the opportunity to bring these highly respected and accomplished artists back to the Triad for an encore performance,” said theatre director David Briggs. “Thanks to Black Violin, classical music is no longer stuffy, it is super cool.” Tickets are $40$50, available through www.highpointtheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at (336) 887-3001. !
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Apr 13-19
RAMPAGE (PG-13) LUXURY SEATING Fri - Thu: 12:00, 2:25, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55 BEIRUT (R) LUXURY SEATING Fri - Thu: 11:30 AM, 1:55, 4:25, 7:05, 9:35 CHAPPAQUIDDICK (PG-13) LUXURY SEATING Fri: 11:35 AM, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40 Sat: 11:35 AM, 2:05, 4:35, 9:40 Sun - Thu: 11:35 AM, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40 BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 12:15, 2:35, 5:00, 7:25, 9:45, 11:55 Sun - Thu: 12:15, 2:35, 5:00, 7:25, 9:45 MARROWBONE (R) Fri - Thu: 12:05, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:00 BLOCKERS (R) Fri & Sat: 11:45 AM, 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30, 11:55 Sun - Thu: 11:45 AM, 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
GEMINI (R) Fri: 6:00, 8:30, Sat: 10:30 AM, 6:00, 8:30 Sun: 1:00, 8:30, Mon: 8:30 PM, Tue: 3:30, 8:30 Wed: 8:30 PM, Thu: 3:15, 8:30 ISLE OF DOGS (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 11:50 AM, 2:10, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20, 11:40 Sun - Thu: 11:50 AM, 2:10, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20 PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING (PG-13) Fri - Sun: 11:35 AM, 5:05 Mon - Thu: 11:35 AM, 5:05, 10:10 SHERLOCK GNOMES (PG) Fri - Thu: 11:45 AM, 4:00, 5:55 THE DEATH OF STALIN (R) Fri - Thu: 2:20, 7:20, 10:05 MIDNIGHTERS Fri & Sat: 12:10, 9:50, 11:55 Sun - Thu: 12:10, 9:50
THE MIRACLE SEASON (PG) Fri - Thu: 1:40, 7:55, 10:15
BLACK PANTHER (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 11:30 AM, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 Sun - Thu: 11:30 AM, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
A QUIET PLACE (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 11:55 AM, 2:05, 4:15, 7:15, 9:25, 11:35 Sun - Thu: 11:55 AM, 2:05, 4:15, 7:15, 9:25
PETER RABBIT (PG) Fri - Thu: 11:55 AM, 5:05
THE LAST MOVIE STAR (R) Fri - Thu: 2:45, 5:15, 7:35 TYLER PERRY’S ACRIMONY (R) Fri - Thu: 12:30, 3:30, 7:00, 9:40 READY PLAYER ONE (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 11:40 AM, 2:40, 5:40, 8:40, 11:40 Sun - Thu: 11:40 AM, 2:40, 5:40, 8:40
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (PG-13) Fri - Mon: 7:35 PM Tue - Thu: 2:15, 7:35
KEEP THE CHANGE Fri: 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Sat: 11:00 AM, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Sun: 11:00 AM, 1:30, 4:30, Mon: 6:15, 8:45 Tue: 3:45, 6:15, 8:45, Wed: 6:15, 8:45 Thu: 3:45, 6:15, 8:45 ISLE OF DOGS (PG-13) Fri: 3:00, 3:30, 5:30, 8:00 Sat: 10:00 AM, 1:00, 3:00, 3:30, 5:30, 8:00 Sun: 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:00, 8:30 Mon: 5:30, 6:00, 8:00 Tue: 3:00, 5:30, 6:00, 8:00 Wed: 5:30, 6:00, 8:30 Thu: 3:00, 5:30, 8:45 THE DEATH OF STALIN (R) Fri: 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sat: 11:15 AM, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Sun: 11:15 AM, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45 Mon: 6:30, 9:00 Tue: 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Wed: 6:30, 9:00 Thu: 4:00, 6:30, 9:00
I FEEL PRETTY (PG-13) Thu: 7:00, 9:20 SUPER TROOPERS 2 (R) Thu: 8:00, 10:15
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[PLAYBILL] Compiled by Heather Dukes On April 13, 15 and April 19-22 The Little Theater of Winston-Salem will be presenting Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. Featuring show-stopping Broadway numbers from Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, and more from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. On April 19-22, 2018 Greensboro College will present Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon, directed by Jo Hall, in the Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center in Odell Building. Inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s early television hit “Your Show of Shows,” with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman “Max Prince.” On April 13, 14, 15 Odeon Theater in Greensboro will be showing Late Nite Catechism. According to the Odeon
Theater website, “Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back - sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of ‘students’ (aka the audience). Late Nite Catechism written by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, made its debut May 28, 1993 at the Live Bait Theatre in Chicago and since then has grossed over $100 million in box office receipts.” Tickets are $55, and on April 13 there is an 8 p.m. showing, on April 14 a 4 p.m. showing, and an 8 p.m. showing, and April 15 there is a 2 p.m. showing. ! APRIL 11-17, 2018 YES! WEEKLY
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