PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

2015 16 PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Cultural Programs

EVENTS AT A GLANCE The Texas Tenors Thursday, October 1, 2015 7:30pm Unique blend of Country, Classical, and Broadway OCTOBER Doc Severinsen with the OKC Jazz Orchestra Monday, October 26, 2015 7:30pm Pop, jazz, ballads, big band classics, and of course, The Tonight Show theme NOVEMBER Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Thursday, November 12, 2015 7:30pm Works from contemporary and world-music realms DECEMBER A Melinda Doolittle Christmas Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:30pm Charming American Idol finalist with a powerhouse voice JANUARY 2016 Rhonda Vincent and The Rage Friday, January 22, 2016 7:30pm The Queen of Bluegrass FEBRUARY Los Lobos/Ballet Folklorico Mexicano Tuesday, February 16, 2016 7:30pm A celebration of Mexican-American heritage through imagery, dance, and music MARCH APRIL Jim Brickman: The Platinum Tour Tuesday, March 8, 2016 7:30pm The best selling pianist of our time, celebrating 20 years Kid Koala s Nufonia Must Fall! Friday, April 8, 2016 7:30pm Magical, multi-disciplinary theatre experience Join Us! https://twitter.com/occccultural https://www.facebook.com/occcculturalprograms

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COUNTRY/CLASSICAL BROADWAY The Texas Tenors Thursday, October 1, 2015 With their hit PBS special now airing across the US and a Billboard Top 10 album (You Should Dream), it s easy to see why The Texas Tenors are quickly becoming America s favorite new tenor performers. Since their whirlwind debut four years ago on NBC s America s Got Talent, The Texas Tenors have performed over 600 concerts around the world, including tours in the United Kingdom and China, as well as multiple collaborations with some of the most prestigious symphonies and performing arts centers throughout the globe. From Alabama to Puccini, the Tenors John Hagen, Marcus Collins, and JC Fisher bring their unique blend of Country, Classical, and Broadway to the stage with breathtaking vocals, humor, and a touch of cowboy charm. In addition to their extensive world tour, The Texas Tenors can be found in cities across the country for extended runs, including 65 concerts each year at the Starlite Theatre in Branson, Missouri, where they were named the Critic s Choice Group of the Year in 2011, 2012, 2013, as well as the Best Legacy Group and Branson s Favorite Christmas Show of 2013. The Texas Tenors remain Trip Advisor s #1 attraction in the region.

Doc Severinsen with the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra Monday, October 26, 2015 Within a week of his final telecast on The Tonight Show, Doc Severinsen and his Big Band were on the road. To this day, audiences across America love and respect Doc, not just because he shared their living room with them for so many years, but also because of Doc s love of the Big Band repertoire. His musicianship keeps this iconic American music fresh with a repertoire that includes Ellington and Basie standards, pop, jazz, ballads, big band classics, and, of course, The Tonight Show theme. Severinsen s unmatched abilities are a testament to his continued commitment to the refinement of his craft. As a band leader, Doc continues to surround himself with the very best in the musical world. The Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of John Allen, will be joining Doc on stage for this premier, one-of-a-kind performance. JAZZ

CLASSICAL Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Thursday, November 12, 2015 For over three decades on the concert stage, the members of the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet have consistently set the standards for expression and virtuosity among guitar ensembles while perennially redefining themselves in their musical explorations. Popularly known as the LAGQ, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet is recognized as one of America s premier instrumental ensembles. As one of the most charismatic groups performing today, their critically acclaimed transcriptions of concert masterworks provide a fresh look at the music of the past, while their interpretations of contemporary works and world-music realms continually break new ground.

A Melinda Doolittle Christmas Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Melinda Doolittle became a household name on Season Six of American Idol. According to Simon Cowell, Melinda is the one who should have won. Since her time on Idol, Melinda has wowed audiences everywhere, from the White House to the Musicians Hall of Fame, and from the Kennedy Center to Carnegie Hall. Melinda Doolittle has shared the spotlight with some of the very artists for whom she previously sang background, as well as music luminaries such as Peter Cetera, Cyndi Lauper, and the renowned Boston Pops Orchestra. Now, Melinda Doolittle brings her soulful voice to your favorite Christmas songs, along with originals such as God Bless Us Everyone, which she co-wrote with songwriter Regie Hamm ( Time of My Life ). From sacred to Motown, get ready to laugh, cry, and reminisce as you celebrate the most wonderful season of all with Melinda Doolittle. HOLIDAY

BLUEGRASS Rhonda Vincent and The Rage Friday, January 22, 2016 Known worldwide as the Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent has been a musician from her childhood. Since the publication of the Wall Street Journal article fourteen years ago that bestowed Rhonda s royal title, she has become one of the most recognized and honored musicians in the bluegrass genre. Says Vincent of her title, That is an incredible honor.i am just beginning to realize that we are influencing the young musicians we meet or have inspired others to start playing music and to start singing. I take this very seriously and hope that we always represent our wonderful state of Missouri with dignity and class. Vincent has performed both live and in music videos with various country and bluegrass legends including country music great, Dolly Parton and has graced the stage of the iconic Grand Ole Opry on multiple occasions.

Fiesta Mexico-Americana featuring Los Lobos and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Journey into Mexican-American culture as the Grammy Award winning Los Lobos and the renowned Ballet Folklorico Mexicano come together in this multi-media production. Through a combination of song, dance, music, and film, these amazing artists celebrate the many notable achievements and contributions of Mexican-Americans throughout U.S. history. Since the release of their debut album over three decades ago (Just Another Band from East L.A.), Los Lobos has continued to evolve artistically while never losing touch with their humble roots. For this premier production, Los Lobos will be performing with the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano. Founded in 1967, the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano has achieved considerable recognition in both the United States and Mexico for their colorful and inspirational performances consisting of over 120 dances that draw upon the artistic varieties of Mexico s different regions. CHICANO ROCK/ FOLKLORICO DANCE

CONTEMPORARY POP Jim Brickman The Platinum Tour Tuesday, March 8, 2016 In commemoration of his twentieth year as a top contemporary pop artist, Jim Brickman marks this milestone of his dynamic career with The Platinum Tour: Celebrating 20 Years. As the most charted Billboard Adult Contemporary artist, two-time Grammy nominee, and the recipient of four gold albums, Brickman continues to entrance audiences with his showcase of new music and popular works from his two-decade tenure as a contemporary pop artist. The Platinum Tour is an experience of emotion, intimacy, warmth, and humor delivered through hits like Valentine, Rocket to the Moon, Love of My Life, and If You Believe. Hailed by the Boston Herald as a crowd-pleaser, Brickman takes his audience on a musical journey with his romantic piano melodies and engaging wit.

Kid Koala s Nufonia Must Fall Friday, April 8, 2016 Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala presents a magical, multi-disciplinary adaptation of his graphic novel, Nufonia Must Fall. The story centers around a headphones-sporting robot on the verge of obsolescence who is infatuated with a winsome office drone. Directed by K. K. Barrett, recently Oscar-nominated for Spike Jonze s Her, this live adaptation of the graphic novel unfolds via the real-time filming of more than a dozen intricately-crafted miniature stage settings, in which a cast of puppets interact. Kid Koala and the dynamic Afiara Quartet provide live scoring on piano, strings, and turntables, musically tugging on heartstrings and moving the story forward. The pairing of a uniquely designed production with a heartwarming film noir love story makes Kid Koala s Nufonia Must Fall an unforgettable performance experience. THEATRE/CINEMA

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OCCC Performing Arts Series Ticket Order Form Note: Due to the nature of live performances, including illness and tour cancellations, all programs are subject to change. Option 1: 2015-2016 Season Subscription (All 8 shows; same seats for all) Best Deal! Lower Orchestra seats @ $255 Upper Orchestra seats @ $225 Total for season subscription $ Option 2: Other Discounted Packages (includes Flexible Ticket Exchange) Pick 3/Save 10% Pick 5/Save 15% Texas Tenors - Lower Orchestra Thurs., Oct. 1 Seats @$49.50 Seats @$46.75 Texas Tenors - Upper Orchestra Thurs., Oct. 1 Seats @$40.50 Seats @$38.25 Doc Severinsen - Lower Orchestra Mon., Oct. 26 Seats @$49.50 Seats @$46.75 Doc Severinsen - Upper Orchestra Mon., Oct. 26 Seats @$40.50 Seats @$38.25 LA Guitar Quartet - Lower Orchestra Thurs., Nov. 12 Seats @$18.90 Seats @$17.85 LA Guitar Quartet - Upper Orchestra Thurs., Nov. 12 Seats @$15.30 Seats @$14.45 Melinda Doolittle Christmas - Lower Orchestra Tues., Dec. 8 Seats @$27.90 Seats @$26.35 Melinda Doolittle Christmas - Upper Orchestra Tues., Dec. 8 Seats @$23.40 Seats @$22.10 Rhonda Vincent - Lower Orchestra Fri., Jan. 22 Seats @$27.90 Seats @$26.35 Rhonda Vincent - Upper Orchestra Fri., Jan. 22 Seats @$23.40 Seats @$22.10 Los Lobos/Ballet Folklorico - Lower Orchestra Tues., Feb. 16 Seats @$49.50 Seats @$46.75 Los Lobos/Ballet Folklorico - Upper Orchestra Tues., Feb. 16 Seats @$40.50 Seats @$38.25 Jim Brickman - Lower Orchestra Tues., Mar. 8 Seats @$40.50 Seats @$38.25 Jim Brickman - Upper Orchestra Tues., Mar. 8 Seats @$31.50 Seats @$29.75 Nufonia Must Fall Live! - Lower Orchestra Fri., April 8 Seats @$40.50 Seats @$38.25 Nufonia Must Fall Live! - Upper Orchestra Fri., April 8 Seats @$31.50 Seats @$29.75 TOTAL FOR PICK 3 AND/OR PICK 5 PACKAGE $ $ Handling fee for entire order $6.00 GRAND TOTAL (Season Subscription/Bundles + Handling Fees) $

2015-16 OCCC Performing Arts Series Order Form - Page 2 of 2 Package orders must be received by July 15, 2015, to obtain priority status. You will be contacted by phone or email to choose your seats. If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please call (405) 682-7579. Today s Date: Name: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Daytime Phone: Email: GRAND TOTAL FROM PAGE 1 $ Ticket sales revenue covers less than 30% of the cost to bring worldclass artists to OCCC. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Method of Payment: CHECK For event tickets: Grand total from page 1, payable to OCCC Cultural Programs For donation: Second check, payable to OCCC Foundation CREDIT CARD VISA Mastercard Discover American Express Name printed on card: Card Number (not kept on file): Expires: Card CID#: Signature: Please call me! I want to pay with a credit card, but prefer not to provide this information on the form. Ways to subscribe: 1. By Mail: OCCC Cultural Programs Performing Arts Series 7777 S. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 2. By Phone: (405) 682-7579 Cultural Programs

TICKETS & FACILITIES Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00pm-5:00pm Open one hour prior to ticketed events in the theater lobby. Ticket refunds and exchanges: No refunds. Free exchanges and re-prints for subscribers and pick 3/5 purchasers. Accessible seating: The OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) Theater staff strives to accommodate the special needs for all patrons. The VPAC Theater has wheelchair seating for sixteen individuals. Companion seats are also available for each. Wheelchair accessible seating can be reserved online at tickets.occc.edu or by phone at (405) 682-7579. Concession: The Performing Arts Center Theater has an on-site concession in the main lobby. Hearing enhancement devices: The VPAC Theater has a limited number of hearing assistance devices for check out in the main lobby. A valid ID is required to check out hearing devices. Location and Parking: The Performing Arts Center Theater is located on the campus of Oklahoma City Community College at 7777 S. May Avenue in South Oklahoma City, near the intersection of S.W. 74 th and May. For directions, please call (405) 682-7579. Parking is free at all the events.

92050 Cultural Programs 7777 South May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73159 www.occc.edu/cp (405) 682-7579 As an open admissions college offering associates degrees and certificates, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or status as a veteran in admissions, financial aid, educational services, employment or any educational programs or activities. The Director of Equal Opportunity coordinates compliance with and answers inquiries about OCCC s nondiscrimination policies. The Director of Equal Opportunity may be reached at (405) 682-7542. OCCC is located at 7777 South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73159, (405) 682-1611. This publication is not a contract. All information supplied in this publication is accurate at the time of printing; however, changes may occur and will supersede information in this publication. This publication, printed by Southwestern Stationery in the amount of $5886.00 for 20,000 copies, is issued by Oklahoma City Community College. Arts Festival Oklahoma September 5 7, 2015 Visit www.occc.edu/afo or call (405) 682-7576 for more information. Arts Festival Oklahoma is a three-day arts festival held annually Labor Day weekend on the campus of OCCC. It celebrates the arts by showcasing the work of over 120 juried visual artists and 200 performing artists through art exhibits, live performances, and children s educational activities.