by Morgan Yeatts This Friday, MaxxMusic and Midwood Entertainment presents legendary band The Mavericks who will bring their unique blend of country and Latin rock to the Historic Academy of Music Theatre stage. The Academy was thrilled to discover that the band’s saxophonist, Max Abrams, is one of Lynchburg’s own. Abrams joined the band for their reunion tour in 2011 and has been a member ever since. “It’s been a dream come true to tour the world playing saxophone with great musicians,” he says. Performing in the newly renovated Historic Theatre is especially exciting for Abrams. “It’s been a work in progress my whole life and I’m thrilled it’s up and running. Everyone says it’s a perfect theatre!” Abrams says that growing up in Lynchburg played a role in his musical career. His band director in middle school and saxophone teacher fueled his passion for his art. “It would take several pages to list all of the Lynchburg musicians that were positive role models for me growing up.” he says. “Even though I live in Nashville now, I hope I can still be a positive mentor for kids interested in the arts in Lynchburg.” […]
Archives for March 2019
‘Follies’ Searching for Pit Orchestra Instrumentalists
Community Through Theatre is seeking Pit Orchestra Instrumentalists for the upcoming Spring Production of Follies. All interested parties should contact Randall Speer, rspeer@randolphcollege.edu. Available Parts: Flute: up to 4 players (2 double at piccolo) Oboe/English horn: 1 player B-flat clarinet: up to 5 players (1 doubles at E-flat clarinet; 1 doubles at bass clarinet) Bassoon: 1 player Alto Sax: up to 2 players Tenor Sax: up to 2 players Bari Sax: 1 player French Horn: 1 player Trumpet: up to 3 players Trombone: up to 3 players Guitar (acoustic): 1 player Violin: up to 6 players Viola: up to 2 players Cello: up to 2 players Bass (acoustic): 1 player Percussion: up to 2 players Keyboard: 1 player Performances: Friday, May 10, 2019: 7:30 PM Saturday, May 11, 2019: 7:30 PM Sunday, May 12, 2019: 2:00 PM Friday, May 17, 2019: 7:30 PM Saturday, May 18, 2019: 7:30 PM Sunday, May 19, 2019: 2:00 PM
11th Annual Empty Bowls Event Aims to Raise $10,000 for Lynchburg Daily Bread
The Academy Center of the Arts has announced the 11th annual Empty Bowls event to benefit the Lynchburg Daily Bread on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 10:30am – 1:30pm in the Warehouse Theatre, 519 Commerce Street. Empty Bowls is a national program recognized and participated in across the country, in efforts to raise fund and spread awareness of the fight against hunger in our local community. With the purchase of a ticket, patrons have the ability to select their own handmade ceramic bowl, created by local potters, and enjoy soup tastings, bread, a dessert, and a drink, all donated by area restaurants and individual donors. To date, over 40 volunteers and local potters have crafted more than 325 bowls for the event. “It is inspiring to see so many potters from our community volunteer their time and talents to benefit the Daily Bread,” said Ted Batt, Director of Visual Arts. “Many of the potters are students or teachers at the Academy, while others are involved elsewhere in the community. “It is my hope that with so many potters, we can achieve our goal of 500 bowls and contribute an even larger amount to the Daily Bread […]
