Lehman Center Announces Revised 2010-11 Schedule

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts has announced a change in the lineup for the Saturday, September 25th concert, part of its 30th Anniversary Season.

Lehman Center 2010-11 REVISED Latin and Popular Music schedule is as follows:

VICTOR MANUELLE
El Sonero de la Juventud
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 8pm
Tickets: $85, $75, $65, $55
Victor Manuelle has become one of the best-selling salsa performers of recent years, with his albums selling a combined 1 million-plus copies in the U.S. Manuelle, with his suave, musically accomplished style and dynamic band, is attracting crowds both young and old.  His music is infectious and his shows are absolutely electric.  He's a successful salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as "El Sonero de la Juventud" ("The Youth's Sonero").  Manuelle's energy is as undeniable as his band is powerful, a combination that is very intoxicating and goes beyond genre limitations.

**EDDIE PALMIERI Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet and Michel Camilo**
Two Masters of Latin Jazz
Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 8pm
Tickets: $50, $45, $40, $35

A true powerhouse of brilliance known for his astute arranging skills and historic compositions, Eddie Palmieri has shown that time is infinite with respect to his repertoire as he continues to thrill audiences with his legendary style.  Michel Camilo's music is mainstream jazz first and foremost, propelled by an infectious Latin tinge and a contemporary sense of swing that reflects his joyously effervescent personality.  Don't miss these exciting and explosive performances with two of the most extraordinary musicians in the world of entertainment today.

SALSA PALOOZA
Featuring Tito Rojas, Jerry Rivera, and Eddie Santiago
Three Salsa Giants, One Night Only!
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 8pm
Tickets: $55, $50, $45, $40
Get ready to bring down the house when Salsa superstars Tito Rojas "El Gallo de la Salsa," Jerry Rivera, the largest selling Salsa artist of all time, and Eddie Santiago, a Salsa romántica icon, take Lehman Center's stage for one unforgettable night.

NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS
Featuring Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton and The Joe Krown Trio
Brilliance on Every Note
Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 6pm
Tickets: $35, $30, $25
1998 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the 2009 prestigious Grammy Trustees Award, Allen Toussaint is heralded as a seminal influence on the music of New Orleans.  The Rock and Roll Hall of fame describes him as "producer, bandleader, arranger, songwriter, session musician and all-around musical eminence," and his songs are timeless hits, including "Working in the Coal Mine," "Mother-in-Law," "I Like It Like That," "Right Place Wrong Time" and "Southern Nights."

Called "abundantly gifted" and "a high-wire soloist" by The New York Times, NICHOLAS PAYTON is a composer, a bandleader, and an extraordinarily talented trumpet wizard.  His recordings have consistently charted in the Billboard Top 20 Jazz albums, from his first recording, From This Moment (no. 15) to his current release Into the Blue (no. 11).

The combination of the soulful vocals of Walter with the big sound of the Hammond B-3 and the masterful drumming of Russell Batiste Jr. has developed a loyal following of New Orleans Jazz aficionados of The JOE KROWN TRIO.  The trio's 2008 CD, Live at the Maple Leaf, has garnered rave reviews: "A killer collaboration between three of New Orleans greatest players!" Jan Ramsey, offBEAT Magazine

OSCAR D'LEÓN
Also Featuring Salsa en la Calle with Willie Villegas' Tribute to Joe Cuba
El Faraón de la Salsa
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8pm
Tickets: $85, $75, $65, $55
A skill at improvisation is combined with a highly textured vocal tone by Venezuela-born Oscar D'León.  A top-ranked performer in his homeland, D'León has continued to solidify his following throughout the world.  A joy for entertaining has been a constant thread throughout D'León's career.  He brings his string of hits to Lehman on this electrifying night including "Llorarás," "Detalles," "Mi bajo y yo," and "Me voy pa Cali".

Produced by West Side Beat Productions in Association with Latin Media Marketing

JOSÉ FELICIANO
The World's Greatest Living Guitarist
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 8pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $35, $30
Jose Feliciano, winner of eight Grammy Awards and seventeen nominations is considered by many to be the world's greatest living guitarist.  He has recorded over sixty albums, and has brought the acoustic guitar to a new level of excitement with songs in English, Spanish and Italian in the genres of soul, pop, Latin and classical.  His artistry is rivaled by few in the industry and makes him an American treasure.  Lehman Center is proud to bring him back in this special Holiday celebration.

PLENA LIBRE
The Torch Bearers of Puerto Rico's Plena, Bomba and Beyond
Saturday, December 18, 2010 - 8pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $35, $30
Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a fifteen-year, thirteen-album career, this fine-tuned 12-piece Puerto Rican-based ensemble of virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age, as evidenced by their four recent Grammy nominations.  Plena Libre has created an all-new exciting repertoire along with new choreography, compelling new stories told from the stage between songs, and an overall presentation sure to win the hearts of both aficionados and newcomers to their sound.

DOO WOP FOREVER
Featuring Kenny Vance and The Planotones "Looking For An Echo", The Chantels "Look In My Eyes", Fred Parris and The Five Satins "In the Still of The Night", Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon "Palisades Park", Terry Johnson's Flamingos "I Only Have Eyes For You", and Speedo and The Cadillacs "Speedo"
Richard Nader's Doo Wop Show Returns to Lehman's Stage for another Night of Oldies and Fun
Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $50, $45, $40, $35
Doo Wop's leading singers and musical groups will offer a finger-snappin', foot-tappin' evening of classic hits.

FOREVER FREESTYLE 5
A New Lehman Center Tradition
Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $60, $55, $50, $45
With JUDY TORRES, GEORGE LAMOND, TKA/K7, COVER GIRLS, LISETTE MELENDEZ, CORO, SUAVE and more artists to be announced soon.

The freestyle phenomenon of the late 80's featuring the artists that made this genre a world-wide sensation featuring Judy Torres "Come Into My Arms," "No Reason to Cry;" George Lamond "Bad of the Heart," "Without You," "Don't Stop Believing;" TKA/K7 "Maria," "Louder Than Love," "Come Baby Come;" Cover Girls "Show Me" "Wishing on a Star," "Because of You;" and Lisette Melendez "Together Forever," "A Day in my Life Without You;" Coro "Where Are You Tonight," "Can't Let You Go;" and Suave "Crying Over You."

Dennis Edwards and The Temptations REVIEW with THE MARVALETTES
A Long Waited Return
Saturday, April 9, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $50, $45, $40, $35
The legendary Motown quintet The Temptations brings unforgettable hit after hit to Lehman Center, including "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Ball of Confusion" and "Papa was a Rolling Stone."  The marvelous Motown girl group The Marvelettes will begin the party with their sing-along hits including "Please Mr. Postman."

CUARTETO LOS HISPANOS
Also Featuring Trio Ideal and Grupo Típico Boricua
An Evening of Boleros!
Saturday, May 7, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $35, $30
Celebrate Mother's Day with this intimate and romantic concert featuring the songs that defined an era.
Produced by West Side Beat Productions in Association with Latin Media Marketing

Johnny Mathis
One of America's Most Beloved Singers
Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $85, $75, $65, $55
Johnny Mathis celebrates Lehman Center's 30th Anniversary Season with a return performance accompanied by a full orchestra.  Come bask in Mathis's velvety, honey-soaked vocals as he sings his classic hits "Chances Are," "It's Not for Me to Say," "Wonderful! Wonderful!," "The Twelfth of Never," "Misty" and "A Certain Smile," as well as a mix of jazz and classic standards and the best songs from Broadway musicals.  Mathis won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2003, has received 3 Grammy nominations, and has twice been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

EL GRAN COMBO
Back by Overwhelming Demand!
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $60, $55, $50, $45
El Gran Combo is undoubtedly one of the most popular salsa bands in the entire world.  For over 40 years, generations of music lovers have danced to their hits.  They return to Lehman Center with their distinct power and history with a program from their multiple gold albums that includes hits like "Timbalero," "Menu," "Teléfono," "Me liberé" and "Nadie como ella."

Part of the CHASE International Performance Series

KING MICHAEL
Tribute to the King of Pop
Back by Popular Demand!
A Spectacular, Multi-Media, Live Performance Honoring the Greatest Entertainer of All Time on this Very Special Second Anniversary!

Exclusive NYC Engagement
Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 8pm
Tickets: $45, $35, $25, $20 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
The audience is raving about King Michael:

From early moments with his brothers to his stratospheric rise to become the GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME, three talented singers portray Michael at different stages of his dynamic career in this multi-media spectacular featuring his greatest hits including "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Smooth Criminal," "Earth Song" and more!  It features artists who can sing live while presenting the intense dancing that Michael was so famous for.  PLUS, NEWLY EXPANDED, NEVER SEEN BEFORE TRIBUTES...including an all-star dance company, DJs, Video Jockeys and master percussionists.

For Complete Lehman Center Event Schedule / www.LehmanCenter.org

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718.960.8833 (Mon. through Fri., 10am-5pm, and beginning at 12 noon on the day of the concert), or through 24-hour online access at www.LehmanCenter.org.  Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway.  Free on-site parking is available.

Special discounts are built into Lehman's concert series. "Create your own Series" offers a 10% discount on a minimum of three shows, or a 20% discount for six or more shows.  Becoming a 30th Anniversary Friend of Lehman Center by making a tax-deductible donation will help the Center bring in major artists at affordable ticket prices.  Visit www.LehmanCenter.org for more information.

Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.  Lehman Center also receives support from the New York State Council on the Arts.