UK Singletary Center for the Arts

Singletary Signature Series 2008/09

An Alltech Festival Event

The Singletary Center for the Arts continues its commitment to a 28 year community tradition of presenting world-acclaimed artists through its own series which presents and stages concerts by renowned musicians, dancers, and ensembles from every corner of the globe.

The single ticket prices have been changed to tier seating. Prices are determined by the position of your seat in the Concert Hall. See below for the tier seating selections.

Tier Seating:

Tier One: Rows D - N
Tier Two: Rows A - CC, O - R
Tier Three: Rows S - Y

Click here to see Subscription & Package prices, as well as a printable order form. Click here to purchase single tickets.

Singletary Center would like to thank the following organizations for their generous contributions towards the Singletary Signature Series:

Good Foods Market & Cafe
LexArts
Alltech Festival
Hilliard Lyons
Lexington Downton Hotel & Conference Center
AT&T BellSouth Real Yellow Pages

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 7:30pm

Jazz at the Lincoln Center is dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz. With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a comprehensive array of guest artists, Jazz at Lincoln Center advances a unique vision for the continued development of the art of jazz by producing a year-round schedule of performances, education and broadcast events for audiences of all ages. Jazz at the Lincoln Center is led by Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis. Co-sponsored with the Office of Multicultural Student Programming.

Tier One: $55
Tier Two: $45
Tier Three: $40

To see images from the recent Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performance, please click here.

 

Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 7:30pm

The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa has offered astounding performances to its audience: Varied percussion instruments, from the djembé to doundouns and other balaphons, excellent dancers whose muscles seem to be capable of any movement at any speed, and a very elaborate visual ensemble with colorful, inventive costumes. It is a modern ballet as if from another world, with graceful movements and a virtuosity, which have conveyed irresistible drive and force to the public. Between tradition and modernity, the troupe works along a straight line of West African ballets, djembés, dunums, balaphons, traditional songs and dances; its repertory is rich and varied. The traditional rhythms, songs and dances are always represented in the troupe's various creations, as well as the Mandingo tradition.

Tier One: $32
Tier Two: $28
Tier Three: $25

 

Andrea Marcovicci's Love Songs of World War II
Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 7:30pm



Cabaret legend Andrea Marcovicci continues to entertain sold-out audiences from coast to coast touring one of her numerous critically acclaimed shows. She has been appearing regularly at the Oak Room of New York's legendary Algonquin hotel since 1987. This summer Andrea debuted at Steppenwolf in Chicago with I’ll Be Seeing You...Love Songs of WWII. That show was a recreation of her most requested show and has played throughout the country and in Normandy in recognition of the original ‘Band of Brothers’ who were immortalized by the HBO series.

Tier One: $32
Tier Two: $28
Tier Three: $25

 

Jose Porcel & Ballet Flamenco
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 7:30pm

Exploding with color, energy, and sensuous rhythm, Ballet Flamenco & Jose Porcel bring the vibrancy of flamenco to the stage. Jose began his career in Sevilla, Spain, and has worked with all of the titans of Spanish dance. Porcel and his dance company have showcased flamenco throughout the world, providing an invaluable window on Spain's rich history. Don't miss your chance to enjoy this lavish, colorful celebration of Gypsy song and traditional Spanish dance.

Tier One: $32
Tier Two: $28
Tier Three: $25

 

Manhattan Transfer Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:30pm



Riding a wave of nostalgia in the '70s, the Manhattan Transfer resurrected jazz trends from boogie-woogie to bop to vocalese in a slick, slightly commercial setting that sometimes failed to gel with the group's close harmonies. Originally formed in 1969, the quartet recorded several albums of jazz standards, as well as much material closer to R&B/pop. Still, they were easily the most popular jazz vocal group of their era, and the most talented of any since the heyday of Lamber, Hendricks & Ross during the early '60s.

Tier One: $60
Tier Two: $50
Tier Three: $45

 

Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday, January 30, 2009 - 7:30pm



The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra's primary mission is to be Ireland's premier touring Philharmonic Orchestra, bringing together the finest of Irish and European orchestral musicians, conductors, and composers to present world-class performances of both traditional classical music repertoire and innovative contemporary Irish symphonic music.

Tier One: $40
Tier Two: $35
Tier Three: $30



Gil Shaham, Violin with UK Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 7:30pm

Violinist Gil Shaham is internationally recognized by audiences and critics alike as one of today's most virtuosic and engaging classical artists. He is sought after throughout the world for concerto appearances with celebrated orchestras and conductors, as well as for recital and ensemble appearances on the great concert stages and at the most prestigious festivals.

Tier One: $32
Tier Two: $28
Tier Three: $25

 

Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary - On Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 7:30pm

To mark the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records, the premier label in jazz, an all-star band featuring some of the finest musicians today will travel the world celebrating this rich catalog of music. Led by Blue Note Records artist and pianist, Bill Charlap, the group will explore classic tunes by Bud Powell, Thelonius Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, and many others.

This performance will include Bill Charlap (piano & Music Director), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Ravi Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Lewis Nash (drums), Nicholas Payton (trumpet), Peter Washington (bass), and Steve Wilson (alto saxophone). Co-sponsored with the Office of Multicultural Student Programming.

Tier One: $40
Tier Two: $35
Tier Three: $30