Here’s the info from the Diana Wortham Theatre:
The 2010 Summer at the Wortham Series:
June 6, 7:00 p.m.: WNC Jazz Society presents Rick Trolsen and The New Orleans Po Boys. Don’t miss this powerhouse sextet, the real deal in contemporary New Orleans traditional jazz.
June 11 & 12, 8:00 p.m.: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre presents Jaque Mate and Frank’s Got The Blues. Presented in collaboration with Alsurdanza Compania Contemporanea of Mexico, this original dance theatre features an exciting collage of cultures and themes.
June 24 – 26, 8:00 p.m.: Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents Rite of Spring, and other works. This infamous ballet headlines an evening of contemporary dance honoring the late choreographic genius of Salvatore Aiello.
July 1 & 2, 8:00 p.m.: Asheville Skyline presents Playing It Forward, featuring Acoustic Syndicate and Col. Bruce Hampton. Experience legendary artists alongside acclaimed rising talents . . . one intimate venue, one stage, two unforgettable evenings.
July 9, 8:00 p.m.: Diana Wortham Theatre presents Alison Brown Quartet. This internationally recognized banjo virtuoso pushes her instrument out of its familiar Appalachian settings and into delightfully new musical territory.
July 15 – 17, 8:00 p.m.: Laugh Your Asheville Off presents The 4th Annual Laugh your Asheville Off Comedy Festival. Anchored by HBO and Comedy Central veteran Jake Johannsen, the three-day event showcases over 40 stand-up comedians.
July 30, 8:00 p.m.: Diana Wortham Theatre presents Christine Lavin in My 25th Anniversary Concert: What Was I (EVER!) Thinking? This singer-songwriter-entertainer pulls out all the stops, combining her signature songs with hilarious, memorable stories.
July 31, 8:00 p.m.: WNC Jazz Society presents Freddy Cole Quartet. Renowned vocalist-pianist brings his signature elegance and authentic cool to the stage.
August 5 – 7, 7:00 p.m.: Folk Heritage Committee presents 83rd Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. The nation’s longest running folk festival showcases the best of traditional and old-time musicians, ballad singers, mountain dance groups and cloggers.
August 12 – 14, 8:00 p.m.: Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents The Dream Project. An evening of contemporary ballets created from interviews with Asheville citizens about what dreams fill their nights.
August 27, 8:00 p.m.: Music City Artists presents James Gregory. Storytelling at its best! Rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
August 29, 3:00 p.m.: Asheville Lyric Opera presents Marni Nixon: The Voice of Hollywood. Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the most famous singing voice in Hollywood.
The Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place is located in the Pack Square Cultural District within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. The intimate theatre seats just over 500 and boasts exceptional acoustics and sightlines, making it the premier performance space in all of Western North Carolina. To obtain more information on the Summer at the Wortham Series or to purchase tickets, call the theatre’s box office at (828)257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com.