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Cancelled - Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech presents: What Is This Thing Called Freedom?
Venue: Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, January 25, 2013
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Speaking Engagements
Cost:
General Public: $20.00 VT Faculty & Staff: $16.00 Seniors: $16.00 VT Students: 10.00 Youth Under 18: $10.00

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NOTE: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech’s performance by Diane Monroe, “What is This Thing Called Freedom? The Transforming and Timeless Songs of Protest,” scheduled for tonight at the Lyric Theatre has been canceled.

The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech presents: "What Is This Thing Called Freedom? Transforming and Timeless Songs of Protest" on Friday, January 25th. The show begins at 8 pm.

This special program reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with violinist Diane Monroe and her jazz quartet, along with vocalist Paul Jost. Drawing on the passionate music of the Civil Rights Movement, these extraordinary artists relive, revive and refresh songs from Bob Dylan, Gil Scott Heron, Richie Havens, Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, Dr. Billie Taylor, and many others who contributed to the soundtrack of an era.

Trained as a classical violinist, Monroe bridges the worlds of classical and jazz music and has performed with renowned jazz artists such as Percy Heath, John Blake, Dave Grusin, Joe Lovano, and Wycliff Gordon. Co-presented with the Office for Diversity and Inclusion.

To purchase tickets online, visit: http://public.ticketbiscuit.com/Lyric/Ticketing/140194

For more information on The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, visit: http://www.artscenter.vt.edu/2012-2013season/index.html