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SHINING A LIGHT ON THE

BEST ENTERTAINMENT!

Robin Spielberg
Tickets: $30 general, $28 senior, $20 youth
Robin Spielberg performs enchanting pieces for solo piano from her vast repertoire of popular American
melodies and original favorites. Known around the globe for her expressive style and concert rapport, Robin’s
career at the piano has taken her from coast to coast. She has performed on PBS and CBS TV, as well as in
Carnegie Hall.
Now in her fourth decade of creating music and touring, Spielberg has had a long and storied career as a
pianist, composer, recording artist, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, music therapy advocate, and educator. She
has been hailed as one of America’s most popular contemporary female pianists/composers and one of the
Saturday, October 11 • 7:30 p.m. most expressive pianists of our time. Spielberg has released 24 studio recordings and has millions of listeners
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center on streaming platforms.

Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul
Tickets: $35 general, $32 senior, $25 youth
Sponsored by Kent Community Foundation Performing Arts Fund
Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of
Uptown combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that
gets every crowd on their feet!
Born in New York City (the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul music), the group exudes unparalleled
energy with their blend of contemporary radio hits and classic Motown music. Every single member of
Uptown is a world-class soloist, with frequent comparisons to the artistry of icons like Stevie Wonder and
Friday, October 24 • 7:30 p.m. Marvin Gaye. When they come together as one collective, the resulting remix creates an electrifying show.
Kentwood Performing Arts Center

Magical Strings 39th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert
Tickets: $30 general, $28 senior, $20 youth
The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent. Once again,
Pam and Philip Boulding are joined by their children, grandchildren, and guests for an afternoon of enchanting
Yuletide music. The Bouldings perform on Celtic harps, hammered dulcimers, whistles, strings, percussion, and
harp-like instruments from around the world. Guests add Irish step dancing, drumming, and storytelling for a
festive and memorable performance.

Sunday, December 7 • 3:00 p.m.
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

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