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Buy Online Phone us weekdays 10 am to 5 pm (315) 797-0055 (800) 754-0797 Visit us weekdays 10 am to 5 pm Seating Chart & Parking  Down by the Riverside Featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama and Preservation Hall Jazz Band The Joyful, Timeless Spirit of America’s Music Saturday, September 27, 2008 8 pm Stanley Center for the Arts Down by the Riverside is an unprecedented collaboration featuring vocal legends The Blind Boys of Alabama and the ageless music of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Since 1939, The Blind Boys of Alabama have sung a fervent blend of traditional and contemporary Gospel music. An indisputable national treasure, they are still at the top of the gospel charts and have won an impressive four consecutive Grammy Awards. Recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, The Blind Boys have proven themselves masters of bringing out the most spiritual aspects of mainstream music, while at the same time bringing the music of the churchhouse straight to the roadhouse. For more than 45 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has maintained the bridge between the present day and the earliest foundations of New Orleans jazz. Recent recipient of the NEA National Medal of Arts, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band tours worldwide 150 days a year. Sharing the stage for the first time ever as they carry their proud musical traditions on into the future, two of America’s great cultural ambassadors bring together the joy of Gospel with the soul of New Orleans. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble Internationally Celebrated String Ensemble Saturday, November 1, 2008 8 pm Stanley Center for the Arts The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, a vigorous offshoot of its venerable Orchestra parent, was formed in 1967 to perform larger chamber works, from quintets to octets. Led by violinist Kenneth Sillito, these eight principal players drawn from the Chamber Orchestra form an ensemble unrivaled for cohesiveness and balance. They combine an intellectual understanding of the music, with exceptional technique and impassioned performance. Watching the exchanges between these long-standing partners gives new meaning to the phrase “music among friends.” Diavolo Thrilling Aerial Dance Theater Thursday, January 15, 2009 8 pm Stanley Center for the Arts The thrill and high-risk athleticism of extreme sports meets the grace and beauty of dance when members of Diavolo leap, fly and twirl from surrealistic sets and oversized structures. Led by former Cirque du Soleil choreographer Jacques Heim, this company of acrobatic daredevils pushes the limits of contemporary dance with their heart-stopping aerobatics. Part sideshow spectacle, part physical dance theater, this ensemble of dancers, gymnasts and stunt performers creates imaginative and innovative works that thrill audiences of all ages. Joshua Bell Violin Superstar Jeremy Denk Piano Thursday, February 5, 2009 8 pm Stanley Center for the Arts Grammy Award®-winning violinist Joshua Bell has captivated audiences around the globe for more than two decades. Heralded worldwide for his poetic musicality, Bell first came to national attention at age 14 when he made his highly acclaimed orchestral debut with legendary conductor Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. His Carnegie Hall debut soon followed, leading to an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a recording contract creating a sensation that spread throughout the music world. Now in his 30s, Joshua has performed with nearly every leading symphony orchestra and conductor, recorded 27 albums and earned the rare title of classical music superstar. Great Artists Series Extra Event for Families The National Acrobats of China Dazzling, Breathtaking and Beautiful Saturday, March 21, 2009 8 pm Stanley Center for the Arts A dazzling spectacle of martial arts, traditional music, acrobatics and illusion, the National Acrobats of China return to the Great Artists Series with their breathtaking presentation of this ancient folk art. Chinese acrobatics stems from annual village harvest celebrations dating back to 700 BC. The fabulous choreography, amazing lighting, enchanting scenery and powerful music enhance the modern-day performance. The astounding athletes undertake feats ranging from gravity-defying balancing acts and spine-bending contortions and acrobatics to stunts including foot juggling, chair stacking and plate spinning. Chris Botti Brilliant Jazz Trumpeter Saturday, May 16, 2009 8 pm Stanley Center for the Arts Acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, talented composer and charismatic performer whose recordings have made him a virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz. Through his singular combination of lush atmospheres and thoughtful improvisations, Botti has earned critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for his succession of best-selling albums. Performing with his four-piece ensemble, Botti has enjoyed a string of sold-out performances in venues around the world. A veteran of both the mainstream pop studio scene and contemporary jazz world, he has worked with such leading musicians as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Natalie Merchant, Sting and Josh Groban.