Wednesday, May 5, 2004

Chorale show is Saturday

Nationally renowned soprano Arietha Lockhart will join the Southern Crescent Chorale for the season finale in “An Evening of Gershwin and Berlin,” May 8 at 8 p.m. Arietha was a featured performer at the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony, and has graced audiences from Austria to Italy with her exquisite voice.

The Chorale will perform popular pieces by two of the most well-known composers in American history, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin. Songs to include: “I Got Rhythm,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and “God Bless America,” The Chorale will also be accompanied by local favorite, the Don McSwain Jazz Band.

The audience is encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the new Villages Amphitheatre in Fayetteville. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased in advance from By Invitation Only on the square in Fayetteville, City Café, J. Michael’s Frameworks at the offices of Mainstreet Fayetteville, or at the door.

Concessions provided by City Café. For more information, please call the Southern Crescent Chorale at 770-716-1231.