PAL Center Plaza BB&T Center for the Performing Arts One East Main Street, Luray, VA
During the Luray Festival of Spring, Performing Arts of Luray will host a "Beer Garden" on the plaza.
Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet, Virginia will offer four varieties of microbrews tastings and Mark Thompson, Master Brewer at Starr Hill, will offer a seminar on brewing techniques from 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
Local musicians will provide entertainment at the Beer Garden for folks who wish to sit and enjoy music and beverages on the plaza.
~ Coming Soon ~
May 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Shining Lights of Luray
Estela Knott, Christopher Jenkins, John Jennings and Pops Walker
BB&T Center for the Performing Arts One East Main Street, Luray, VA
Advanced Sale Prices Adults $12.00 Seniors & Students $10.00 12 & Under $6.00
A native of Luray, Estela Knott performs with Dave Berzonsky as Lua. Lua does not claim to be of a specific tradition, though it is inspired by a blend of North American, Latin American and African influences; it is a unique sound that calls deeply to the human spirit for oneness. "Our goal as musicians, artists and community members is to foster cross cultural understanding and community building through the performance and teaching of global roots music. We seek to tie our artistry to the emerging revolutions of planetary abundance, spiritual transcendence, and ecological renewal, casting our creative lot with those who believe in creating a beautiful tomorrow." For more about Lua,Click Here.
Christopher Jenkins grew up in Luray and graduated from Page County High School. He is a student of Washington luminary Larry Snitzler. He has performed in master classes with Pepe Romero, Martha Masters, Gilbert Biberian, and Joaquin Clerch. In July of 2006, he attended the Interpretation of Spanish Song Festival in Granada, Spain. He was also chosen to perform at the La Guitarra Festival in Santa Maria, California in September of 2007. In addition to performance, Christopher maintains a teaching studio that includes students of all ages and he is a member of the Guitar Foundation of America. Christopher performs on a guitar made by German Vazquez-Rubio.
John Jennings has long maintained a solid international reputation as a producer and instrumentalist. A longtime member of Mary-Chapin Carpenter's band, with whom he's produced and recorded 11 Top Ten singles and 2 Grammy winning albums, Jennings has also produced recordings for John Gorka, BeauSoleil, John McCutcheon, Janis Ian, Catie Curtis, Jen Cass and Bill Morrisey, to name a few. His guitar playing and singing have graced recordings by Kathy Mattea, Iris Dement, George Jones and indigo girls, not to mention the ever-popular many others. In 1997, Vanguard Records released his debut solo album, Buddy, followed by I Belong to You in 1998. He independently released It's All Good in 2001, Four in 2005, and More Noise from Nowhere in January, 2007. John was nominated for a Grammy Award as producer for Record of the Year in 1993, and has won numerous Wammie (Washington Area Music Association) Awards.
Blues singer Pops Walker needs no introduction to Luray! Pops is a frequent performer on the PAL stage, and is a great supporter of PAL!
