Mavis Staples News

Recently named in the '100 Greatest Singers of All Time' list by Rolling Stone magazine, soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group, The Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music. Her last appearance at Massey Hall was with the Blind Boys of Alabama in December of 2004. This concert marks the debut of James Hunter.

DATE CHANGE: The Library Foundation's Pen Pals Author Lecture Series with Tony Kushner has been rescheduled for January 29 and 30. Additional details and ticket information are available at: http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/support/penpals2008_09/

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS The Guthrie will be closed on December 25 and January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Years Day, respectively. In addition, the building will close at 4 p.m. on December 24 and December 31. Regular building hours (8 a.m. - midnight) and backstage tours (offered Fridays - Mondays at 10 a.m.) continue throughout the holiday season on all other days.

B.B. King Blues Club has announced their updated lineup including some recently added and changed performers and performance times.

The Zipper Factory presents a wide-range of variety shows for in the theatre in March 2008, including The Wau Wau Sisters, Megan Mullally, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Joy Behar, 'Don't Quit Your Night Job' and 'Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower.'