LOUISBURG, N.C.—Tickets are now on sale for the 56th season of the Allen de Hart Concert Series, annually presented by Louisburg College’s Seby B. Jones Peforming Arts Center (JPAC). This season will feature a wide variety of performances ranging from classic pop and soul hits to comedy and beach music.
On Friday, September 20, the season kicks off with Mary Wilson of The Supremes. While Ms. Wilson is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio—they recorded 12 No.1 hits from 1964 to 1969—the legendary singer’s career did not stop there, and she continues to perform with the same passion today.
The beloved host of a long-running comedy special on PBS, piano-playing political satirist Mark Russell will be bringing the laughs on Friday, October 11 as he regales the JPAC audience with material ripped straight from today’s headlines.
On Saturday, November 9, B.J. Thomas will be performing his many hits in pop, country, and gospel music created over an incredible career stretching back over half a century. The five-time Grammy winner and two-time Dove Award winner has sold more than 70 million records, and is ranked among Billboard’s Top 50 most-played artists over the past 50 years.
North Carolina’s “Official Ambassadors of Music,” beach music masters The Embers will bring their unique Christmas show to the JPAC on Saturday, December 7. Concert-goers are encouraged to gather at 7pm in the JPAC’s Holt Lobby for the traditional pre-concert Christmas tree lighting; free holiday refreshments will be served during intermission.
Friday, February 14 promises to be a night of great music, memories and romance as The Lettermen return to the JPAC for Valentine’s Day, recreating their hits such as “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “When I Fall in Love,” and “Theme from a Summer Place.” 18 gold albums, scores of top singles, and more than 10,000 sold-out shows attest to their popularity that has endured through several generations.
On Thursday, March 13, the Celtic Tenors will bring a combination of skill, range, and ability of world-class tenors with the personality and fun of genuine performers. The Celtic Tenors have broken new ground by adding a more contemporary edge to their classical roots, leading to a polished international reputation and just over a million album sales.
Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Rita Coolidge has enjoyed numerous hits in pop, country, adult contemporary, and jazz styles, and will be performing from her repertoire of classics on Friday, April 25. Coolidge topped the charts in the ’70s and ’80s with “Fever,” “We’re All Alone,” “One Fine Day,” “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher,” and “The Way You Do The Things You Do.”
Ticket and Donor Information
All concert events will take place in the Frances Boyette Dickson Auditorium in Louisburg College’s Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC). Tickets are available by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300 or toll-free at 1 (866) 773-6354.
Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of show. The Box Office is located in the JPAC at the left front entrance of the Holt Lobby. It is open 1-5pm, Monday through Friday, and 6pm the evening of each performance. Additional information and tickets are also available online at www.JPACarts.com.
All performances will take place at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm. Children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, are admitted free to all performances. The JPAC offers a special discount rate for groups of 20 or more.
On December 7 and February 14, the college will host special pre-concert dinners. These buffet-style meals will be served at 5:45pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Jordan Student Center. Reservations are required at least one week in advance of each event. To reserve a seat, please call the Louisburg College Box Office.
The College is also offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations at different levels through the Bravo Society. Members will receive special benefits, including name recognition prior to the show and in the playbill, free tickets for employees, and invitations to Louisburg College art exhibit openings throughout the year. Contact Robert Poole at (919) 497-3251 for more information.
Additional support for this series comes from the Franklin County Tourism Development Authority (www.visitfranklincountync.com).
About the JPAC
The host of Louisburg College’s annual Allen de Hart Concert series, the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center is also home to the 1,200-seat Frances Boyette Dickson Auditorium, Norris Theatre, Faulkner Gallery (the College’s permanent art collection), and Lumpkin Community Gallery (site of the College’s Traveling Exhibition Series). Learn more at www.JPACarts.com
About Louisburg College
Related by faith to The United Methodist Church, Louisburg College is the oldest two-year residential college in the nation, and the only one in North Carolina. With a student body of 700 students, over 90 percent of Louisburg graduates continue their education at four-year schools. Learn more at www.louisburg.edu.