September 26, 2009

Take a Tour Down Memory Lane with Pianists Dave Belew and Thomas Reuter

We are honored this year to have Mr. Dave Belew and Mr. Thomas Reuter kicking off this year’s EntertainmentPlus! season. They will be showcasing their musical talents on dueling grand pianos! They will dazzle the audience with an assortment of musical pieces featuring movie themes, Broadway show tunes, Henry Mancini and Gershwin favorites, along with songs from the 1940s. Please join us for this very special evening and performance by two of our very dearest friends of the Fitton Center.

Event Sponsor: Ernst J. Bever

October 24, 2009

Barbara Bailey Hutchinson

Barbara Bailey Hutchinson is a Grammy Award winning entertainer who has recorded 17 CDs and performed at the White House three times! A poll in a national magazine voted her “Best Acoustic Act”, “Best Solo Act”, and “Best Female Entertainer”. Additionally, her rich clear voice has been featured in over 100 national commercials for the likes of McDonalds, Hallmark Cards, Sears, and many others. She has been sharing her unique brand of Contemporary Folk and Americana music across the country and around the world for 25 years.

Event Sponsor: Lou and Sherry Armstead & The Paul Armstead Family Foundation

November 14, 2009

Experience the Extraordinary with Craig Karges

Craig Karges combines the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create extraordinary events, live on stage. Karges dazzles the eye and captures the mind during his spellbinding performance as tables float, minds are read and metal bends. You’ve seen Karges on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Larry King Live. An incredible one-man show unlike anything you’ve ever seen. To describe it is impossible…to see it is unforgettable! The opening gallery reception of Harmony will take from 6 – 8 p.m. prior to this EntertainmentPlus! performance.

Event Sponsor: Pat and Donna Carruthers

December 19, 2009

An Evening with Nick Clooney

Journalist, news anchor, game show host, Nick Clooney garnered nationwide recognition in 1994 when he began introducing films on American Movie Classics (AMC) cable TV channel. His second Fitton Center appearance will feature a discussion about journalism and the movies. He may also talk a little bit about his and son George’s Darfur efforts and he might even read a couple of his favorite Christmas stories. Whatever he discusses, you can count on a very enjoyable evening with Nick Clooney.

Event Sponsor: James L. Winkle

January 30, 2010

Dwight Lenox

From blues to ballads and jazz to swing, Dwight shines. His impeccable instinct and mellow sound have garnered the attention of some of the finest musicians in the industry. He's performed with Sammy Tucker and renowned organist Hank Marr. He's been showcased alongside the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Bobbie Humphrys, Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann. He has shared the stage with Harold Jones and Carmen Bradford. Dwight's fluid style lends itself to a vast repertoire from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Lou Rawls and many more.

February 27, 2010

Bryan Wallick

Join us for a special evening of music by our very own Bryan Wallick. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, Bryan has gone on to study music at the prestigious Julliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London, England. He has competed in both national and international competitions winning such awards as the 1997 Vladimir Horowitz International Piano Competition in Kieve. Bryan’s performance will include such delights as music by Scarlatti, Schubert, Debussy, and Busoni. The evening will conclude with a monstrous work called Figaro Fantasy by the Italian composer Federico Busoni.

Event Sponsor: Grace and Vaden Fitton

March 27, 2010

Lone Raven

Lone Raven performs an eclectic blend of traditional music from various areas of the world, as well as their own original compositions. Their highly acclaimed vocal stylings are showcased throughout each concert, performing songs in both English and Irish Gaelic. With over 30 instruments on stage, the band soars through everything from fiery Irish reels to Gypsy fiddle tunes. With this in mind, it is no wonder that Lone Raven is rapidly becoming one of Ohio most “in-demand” acts.

April 16, 2010

Helen Welch

A British transplant, Helen trained at The Guilhall School of Music and Drama in the heart of London, England. She is a charismatic and fabulous singer bubbling with swing and oceans of personal charm! Engaging, professional entertainment featuring music from Broadway to jazz to popular songs including "Divas!" a celebration of the music of First Ladies of Song, and "We've Only Just Begun" featuring the life and sublime music of the Carpenters. The opening gallery reception of our Member Showcase will take from 6 – 8 p.m. prior to this EntertainmentPlus! performance. Please note that this event is on a Friday evening.

Event Sponsor: Joel and Marilyn Schmidt

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