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In 1986, the Etherredge Center opened with a rollicking concert by jazz legend, Dizzy Gillespie; in fact, some of you might even have been in attendance with us! Over the last four decades, the Cultural Series has been the heART of Aiken and the CSRA, bringing in amazing and talented national and international performing artists like Jessye Norman, the Russian National Ballet, the Aquila Theatre, the Yamato Drummers of Japan, and more!
As we embark upon our 40th Anniversary season, we are proud to showcase a lineup of performers and performances that have thrilled our audiences in the past—a “best of” series, if you will. We kick off the season with the powerful horns and vocals of one of the most popular big bands to grace our stage, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, on September 12. A special black-tie VIP option will be offered for this concert. They are followed up by what is sure to be a popular event, an intimate cabaret-style performance by multi-instrumentalists Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman. This exclusive lobby concert on November 17 will feature delicious charcuterie cups and a cash bar. On February 2, we are honored to kick off Black History Month with a performance of Breach of Peace, telling the story of the Freedom Riders, by the supremely talented Mike Wiley. On March 21, the whole family will want to be here for the high-energy music, dance, and painting spectacular, ARTrageous, who have been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, and just completed a residency at Dollywood. We close out the season with a stunning performance on April 3 by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, called Quinto Elemento.
Your presence and support over the years have helped ensure that the arts remain a cornerstone of the USCA experience and the lifeblood of our connection with our community. Through philanthropic investment and partnership, we are able to bring world-class entertainment with a local touch to our region. In order to ensure the same quality of performances through the next forty years and beyond, I’m asking that you consider joining our “40 for 40” campaign, by donating $40 (or $400, or $4000!) to support this special anniversary season. I appreciate all that you do to help us succeed; we can’t do what we do without you.
In order to make a “40 for 40” gift, please visit giving.usca.edu and type A32594 in the fund search box.
Checks can be made out to The Aiken Partnership, with A32594 in the memo line, and mailed to:
Paul Crook
471 University Parkway
Aiken SC 29801