George Mason University's Center for the Arts

They aren’t Russian. They aren’t brothers. And they certainly don't fly. Misnomers aside, this four-member juggling comedy troupe is as wacky as their name implies. A zany combination of theater, comedy, music, and juggling with a bit of philosophy thrown in for good measure, the Flying Karamazov Brothers are the most enduring, immensely popular, and wholly unique phenomena performing today. Chances are, you’ve seen their wild antics on any number of television or theater appearances, from “Seinfeld” to Broadway, and their longtime success is a testament to an extraordinary ability to entertain young and old alike. Beginning as street performers in San Francisco, they have finely honed their juggling skills to the point where they can juggle almost anything, including chain saws and bowling balls!

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With David Holt and Richard Watson

This legendary musician returns to the Center for the Arts with long-time collaborator and Grammy-winning banjoist David Holt and grandson, Richard, for an incredible evening of music. Showcasing his universally acknowledged virtuosity of the flatpicking guitar, Doc Watson has mastered a wide range of musical genres, including traditional ballads, fiddle tunes, blues, gospel, country, and contemporary music. His extraordinary talent has been recognized with seven Grammy Awards, a National Medal of the Arts, a National Heritage Fellowship, and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award, and he was even declared a “national treasure” by President Jimmy Carter. Don’t miss this marvelous performance that spans generations and musical traditions!

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Jim Carroll, Artistic Director
Steve Lippia, Guest Vocalist
The trademark of this remarkable group of musicians from Washington, D.C. has always been the insightful interpretation of classics by revered jazz masters. This year, the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the great Frank Sinatra, with guest artist, Steve Lippia. Mr. Lippia is one of the country’s most prominent interpreters of classic pop music, and has “an astounding approximation of Frank Sinatra’s voice.” (Courier-Post) Reminiscent of Sinatra’s concerts, the program will include some of the most memorable tunes from Count Basie and Buddy Rich that showcase these great jazz instrumentalists as well as the magnificent talent of Steve Lippia.

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An homage to the rich and tireless passage of the native Irish people from their homeland to the United States, nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion Eileen Ivers returns to the Center with Beyond the Bog Road, a stellar collaboration of Irish and Old Time musicians, singers, step dancers, and cloggers. Ireland’s bog roads, paths into ancient sod fields led millions of immigrants from their beloved homeland to a thriving country where they passed down their musical and dance traditions through the generations. Don’t miss this celebration of Irish-American musical history featuring music, story, film, and dance, and told with Ivers’ signature passion and rootsy grace. “Ivers suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle.” (The Washington Post)

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Classic and contemporary bluegrass meet in this dynamic performance that will bring audiences to their feet. Center favorite Cherryholmes unites with bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley for an evening that celebrates the diversity of this American musical art form. Cherryholmes plays in their own unique style: driving it hard and serving it straight up. This extraordinary family band has taken the world by storm, earning four Grammy nominations in three years, most recently for their recording “Don’t Believe.” More than 60 years after he formed the Clinch Mountain Boys in rural southwest Virginia, banjoist Dr. Ralph Stanley continues to preserve traditional bluegrass, old-time, and mountain music. As the first person inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in the 21st century and a recipient of the National Medal of the Arts, he is a testament to the endurance of this American art form. Families, young and old, will not want to miss this incredible night of music.

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