IT ’ S SHOWTIME
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
IT ’ S SHOWTIME
Neuse River Big Band ’ s Swing Into Spring
Swing into Spring with the talents of 20 volunteer musicians in the Neuse River Big Band . These NC Triangle area artists will have your toes tapping during an unforgettable trip down memory lane . Inspired by the Big Band era , they perform timeless favorites from artists such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra , Duke Ellington , Count Basie , and more .
Poetry Workshop with Dasan Ahanu
Have your voice heard in this one-day-only spoken-word poetry workshop with Piedmont Poet Laureate , community organizer , curator , educator , spoken word artist , songwriter , emcee , and loyal hip hop enthusiast Dasan Ahanu . Learn to express yourself about culturally relevant , contemporary issues in a creative and exhilarating environment .
All Sat , Apr 20 2-4pm FREE
All Thu , Apr 4 7:30pm $ 15
Rainbow Dance Company
Experience the only multi-age modern dance company of its kind in North Carolina ! Thoughtful and entertaining , these highly skilled dancers explore complex social issues through a collaborative choreography . The company is produced by Raleigh ’ s Arts Together , dedicated to cultivating creativity , confidence , and collaboration through a diverse , inclusive , and nurturing community .
Virtual Interview with Roz Chast : NEA Big Read
Since joining The New Yorker in 1978 , Roz Chast has established herself as one of our greatest artistic chroniclers of the anxieties , superstitions , furies , insecurities , and surreal imaginings of modern life . Join us for a virtual interview and Q & A with this multi-award-winning author and cartoonist . This free presentation is part of Garner ’ s NEA Big Read programming which explores themes from Can ’ t We Talk About Something More Pleasant ? by Chast . NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest .
Adults Tue , Jun 4 7pm FREE
All Thu , Apr 11 7pm * FREE All Fri , Apr 12 7pm $ 15 All Sat , Apr 13 2pm $ 15
CONTACT
Box Office : Mon-Fri , 1:30-5pm 919.661.4602 GarnerPerformingArtsCenter . com
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