Savannah, GA –International Groove Conspiracy is made up of three musicians from three different parts of the world that have combined their cultures and love for music to form a very unique band.
Founded in 2002, IGC has been regarded as one of the most successful up and coming bands in Atlanta due to their mesmerizing sound, sophisticated rhythms and rare ability to effectively blend Latin jazz with blues, funk and world music.
Concert on the Lawn: Big Band Music – Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Come listen to big band music from the Navy Band on the lawn on April 20, 2008 at 7.00 pm. This free concert takes place at Latham Plaza across from City Hall – Jacksonville Beach. For more information visit Jacksonville Beach website
Jacksonville Jazz Festival – Florida
The eclectic sounds of jazz roll off the St. Johns River each spring in Downtown Jacksonville, where the jazz is hot and the river breeze is cool at the annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Apr. 11-13. This year’s exciting line-up includes, Terence Blanchard, Najee, Dave Koz and others. A great mix of jazz performers will take the stage at Metropolitan Park, a unique setting along the riverfront, on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. The Great American Jazz Piano Competition will take place on Friday, April 11 at the historic Florida Theatre.
Art at the Met, an art show and sale featuring many of the Southeast’s finest artists. Other events include Latitude: A Wine Tasting Experience and a Jazz Brunch on Sunday. Log on to www.jaxjazzfest.com or call (904) 630-3690 for more information.
Jesus Christ Superstar – Jacksonville, Florida
Alhambra Dinner Theatre presents Jesus Christ Superstar, April 9 – June 1. This Rock Opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice has stood the test of time, debuting in 1970. Also showing this summer, the family classic, The Sound of Music, June 4 – July 27. Sing along to your favorites songs as you watch the adventures of the Von Trapp family. Tickets for all shows can now be purchased online via the Alhambra Web site. Call (904) 641-1212 or visit www.alhambradinnertheatre.com.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Ginn Resorts Masterworks – Candide
David Stahl, Conductor – Thomas Cooley, Candide – Jacob Will, Pangloss – Steven Bryan, Maximillian, Cornelia Goetz, Cunegonde – Suzanne Fleming Atwood, Paquette – Jennifer Luiken, Old Lady – Bruce Reed, Governor
Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street
Enjoy this enormously popular comic operetta based on Voltaire’s 1759 novella. Composer Leonard Bernstein brings the cartoonish characters to life in his 1956 musical, proving that great comedy can span the centuries!
Gaillard Auditorium
www.charlestonsymphony.com