"The Church and the Arts"
Eighteenth Exciting Season
All concerts at 7:00 pm
Suggested Ticket Donation: $15.00 at the door
The 2009 Concert Series is presented in honor of Hazel Culpepper
JAN. 4 GEORGIA GUITAR QUARTET
Rousing Irish Folk, Impressionist masterpieces, & imaginative
repertoire;
"A dazzling display of technical prowess, versatile programming
and audience rapport"-Charleston Post
Visual Artist: Barbara Mulligan
JAN. 11 THE RUBY JANE SMITH SHOW
From Austin, Texas, an awesome fiddlin' sensation, youngest member
of Nashville Grand Old Opry and performer with Wille Nelson. Ruby Jane
brings the Delta Reign Band for a night of kickin' bluegrass and
country!
Visual Artist: The Hula Girl Gallery
JAN. 18 HARLEM MADNESS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Kid Dutch's 1920s/1930s Jazz Orchestra featuring music of the
Cotton Club and the Harlem Renaissance: Duke Ellington, King Oliver,
Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and
more!
Visual Artist: Jon Selby Winslow and Connie Carrigan
JAN. 25 DAVID SEERING TRIO
An incredible evening of Broadway show songs and "Crooner
Classics" by singer and entertainer, David Seering, with Steve
Gilmore, bassist, and Steve Terry, drummer
Visual Artist: Greg Newberry, Ann Marie Taylor, & Shirley Gilmore
FEB 1 THE GREAT CLASSICAL VARIETY SHOW
Boyan & Zlatina Bonev, cellists, Hristo Birbochukov, pianist, and
a variety of other superstars strut their classic stuff
Visual Artist: Sukrus Drusba & The Horsehair Gallery
FEB 8 A SOUTHERN GOSPEL CELEBRATION
The Heavenly Hearts from Wade, Mississippi; The Master's Men Quartet
from Milton, Florida; and Grace Bailey from Bonifay, Florida, join
together for an exciting concert of praise and inspiration!
Visual Artist: William and Rebecca Valle
FEB 15 THE 'PLAYGROUND SWING' BIG BAND
A Valentine Tribute with the sounds of the Emerald Coast's newest
twenty-piece big band performing your favorite jazz classics!
Visual Artist: Emily Warnberg & Charlotte Moreau, Fiber Arts
FEB 22 MR. BIG HOT SWING REVUE
Pensacola's "Mardi Gras" band, presents a historical tribute
to the Crescent City and its musical influence on the biggest party of
all!
Visual Artist: Cartoons by Deano
MAR 1 JOEL FAN, PIANIST
A return engagement by "World Piano" artist and pianist with
Yo-yo Ma's Silk Road Project. Fan recently performed with Yo-yo Ma and
the New York Philharmonic Orchestra with Zubin Mehta
Visual Artist: Melissa Arrant
MAR. 8 STEPHANIE PETTIS AND RIO
A spicy concert of Latino "Salsa" and border town hits with
Rio's international band led by recording artist Stephanie Pettis
Visual Artist: Lisa Adessi
The 2009 Concert Series is presented in honor of Hazel Culpepper
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. (CST) Requested donation for all
concerts is $15 at the door A reception will be held to meet the
artist and musicians after each concert. The church is located at 271
South Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, Florida. Please call Dr. Larry Tyson
at (850) 230-1991 or 234-3161 for more information. Season and Patron
(reserved seats) tickets are available.