Aug. 2. The Cain Center for the Arts has released an exciting and diverse schedule for its inaugural season Jan. 14 to May 14 of next year.
Jan. 14 – Christian Sands, Grammy-nominated African American jazz pianist
Jan. 21 – Forever Young (two shows), your life, your music (Billy Joel, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Styx)
Feb. 11 – Jon Reep, stand-up com won the fifth season of Last Comic Standing in 2007
Feb. 18 – Sons of Serendip, fresh interpretations of music you love, America’s Got Talent finalists
Feb. 24 – Breach of Peace: Stories of the 1961 Freedom Riders
March 4 – Martin Sexton, soul-marinated voice and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs—Rolling Stone
March 11 – Tartan Terrors, the energy of a rock show—with humor and step-dancing
March 19 – Dragons & Mythical Creatures
March 25 – Charlotte Ballet: Under the Lights, choreographed by Charlotte Ballet II Director Christopher Stuart and set to the music of Johnny Cash
April 1 – Gina Chavez, American bilingual Latin-folk singer, songwriter
April 15 – The Verve Pipe, still making rock and roll after 30 years
May 6 – The Gruffalo (two shows)
May 13 – Davina and The Vagabonds, part neo-soul, part Great American Songbook
May 14 – Charlotte Symphony, the many and only