There are six shows in the Original Series & three in the new Family Series. Tickets go on sale soon!

2009-2010 Henderson Area Arts Alliance Original Series Performances

Saturday, September 19, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
New from Nashville

For as long as anyone can remember, Country music has dominated Nashville's creative output. Recently, however, the Music City has become a mecca of independent, forward thinking artists and musicians eager steer things in a slightly new direction. New from Nashville features four of the most talented and inspiring artists of this movement. From the instantaneously staggering voice of Madi Diaz singing her own brand of folk-pop, to the tropically induced genius of throwback americana that is majestico, this night will be as diverse as it is entertaining. Tyler James will belt out carefully crafted tunes from behind his piano while Natalie Prass will gracefully balance accessibly intricate arrangements and guitar playing with truly captivating melodic content. These four artists are friends, collaborators, and genuine fans of each other's music. Together they will appear on one stage, (a gigantic living room setting designed by a Nashville folk art collective) sharing their talents with you "in the round," comfortable and relaxed, as if you were invited into their own living room.

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Joan Osborne, The Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorne

JOAN OSBORNE was introduced to mainstream audiences with the single "One of Us" from her major label debut, Relish, in 1995. It became a massive MTV and radio smash hit holding the number 1 spot on the US singles charts for two weeks while the album sold 3 million copies. Then came five Grammy® nominations, a featured slot in the 1997 Lilith Fair tour, and

performances with such notables as Taj Mahal, Luciano Pavarotti, Spearhead, Bob Dylan, The Dead, The Dixie Chicks, Stevie Wonder, Melissa Etheridge, and Bob Dylan. Her performance in the award-winning documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown led to the 2007 release, Breakfast in Bed, and more critical acclaim - the Boston Globe praises her "honey-whiskey voice and bare-it-all style," and Billboard "the inherent pathos of her voice."

•Called ". . . the undisputed masters of blues-based American roots music" by the Chicago Tribune, THE HOLMES BROTHERS mix Saturday night's roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday's church service. Their most recent CDs, 2004's Simple Truths and 2007's State of Grace, reached number 5 and number 3 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass chart. They have also recorded with Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, and Levon Helm and have performed at the White House.

•Former professional prizefighter and son of a Pentecostal preacher from Tupelo, Mississippi, PAUL THORN creates music that speaks of the sacred and the profane. He released his debut recording Hammer & Nail in 1997, and his 2008 release A Long Way from Tupelo, which reached number 7 in the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, which prompted the San Francisco Chronicle to write "The real deal comes along infrequently these days. . . word of a record this good will spread."

Saturday, December 5th, 2009, 7:30 P.M.

The Three Redneck Tenors

T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the trailor...Yes, those singing angels in the trailer park are packing their festive mullets and will be dashing through the snow just in time for some down home holiday cheer! These real life Broadway and Opera stars are ready to rock your holidays with classic, pop and deep-fried fest of musical delights. The familiar holiday tunes in the show include classics like: White Christmas, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Santa Baby, Blue Christmas, O Holy Night, and Silent Night. You'll also enjoy holiday spoofs like Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer and I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and a few other great surprises! It's foot-stomp'n, toe-tapp'n, bell ringing fun for the whole family. Come and take a magical, musical holiday journey with our singin'cousins, Billy Joe, Billy Bob, Billie Billee and the 3 Redneck Tenor Holiday SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR!

Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:30 P.M.

The King's Singers

In 2009, this British vocal ensemble, The King's Singers, celebrates 41 years of music making. Regularly performing well over 100 concerts every season, complemented by recording and teaching, The King's Singers delight audiences around the world with their incomparable musicianship, charm and wit. With their last album release, "Landscape and Time" described as possessing 'singing of rare distinction', and 'stunningly high musical standards', they have maintained their place at the apex of a cappella singing, and are counted amongst the world's elite classical performers.

March 13, 2010, 7:30 P.M.

Orchestra Kentucky presents "Beatle Madness"

Orchestra Kentucky's mission is simple: To change lives, one note at a time. With "Beatle Madness," Orchestra Kentucky brings back the music that changed popular music forever. Come and experience the original arrangements for the orchestral accompaniments of the Beatles most popular recordings. In addition to the orchestra, there will be a 9 piece "Beatle band" whose intention is not to look like the Beatles, but to create the sound that has not only lasted, but remained relevant for over four decades.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 7:30 P.M.

Cirque Mechanics Birdhouse Factory

Enter the most unlikely setting for a circus, a factory - where the workers are acrobats and the machines are circus props. A place where spectators will watch a contortionist perform on a turntable powered by unicyclists, they will be captivated by the trapeze artist flying high thanks to the spins of an acrobat inside a giant gear-like wheel and they will be stunned when the trampoline wall artists defy the laws of physics by virtually flying and walking on air. All the while they will be giggling at the antics of the comedic characters, impressed by the acro-dancing and enchanted by the story of laughter, love, flight and birdhouses.

2009-2010 Family Series

Saturday, October 17, 2009, 2:00 P.M.
The Louisville Leopards

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists are a performing ensemble of approximately 45 student musicians, ages 7-12, living in and around Louisville, Kentucky. Each student learns and acquires proficiency on several instruments, such as marimbas, xylophone, vibraphone, drum set, timbales, congas, bongos and piano.


Saturday, January 8, 2010, 2:00 P.M.
Doktor Kaboom!

Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate and entertain.



Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:00 P.M.
Mark Nizer

Original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology, has made Mark Nizer's performance one of the most popular theatrical events in the entertainment market today. Whether it's 5 ping pong balls being thrown 20 feet in the air using only his mouth; or juggling a burning propane tank, a running electric carving knife and a 16 pound bowling ball, you'll never know what is possible until you see for yourself.

About Henderson Area Arts Alliance
Founded in 1993, the mission of Henderson Area Arts Alliance (HAAA) is to ally the arts organizations of the Henderson area and to provide resources for member affiliates. HAAA also seeks to enrich the quality of life in the area, promote economic development and tourism, educate and incorporate students in the arts and humanities, and provide a wide array of programming at affordable prices. A key objective for HAAA is to provide a full season of performing arts at the Henderson Fine Arts Center, a $6.5 million facility that opened in June 1994 and houses performing arts events and visual arts exhibits. HAAA strives to enrich its patrons with culture, entertainment, and exposure to new art forms. For more information on HAAA or for donation information, please visit www.haaa.org.