Ricky Skaggs News

As we come to the beginning of March, a number of our California Central Coast theatre and live entertainment venues have recently closed or will soon be closing their current performance runs. However - never fear! As a very wise theatre professor of mine once told me - the only reason one show closes is so another one can open.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through May 15, 2010.

As we come to the end of February, our California Central Coast theatre and live performance venues have a wide variety of offerings for your entertainment and viewing pleasure - ranging from Shakespeare to Dr Seuss to Old Blue Eyes!

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through April 30, 2010.

More than the passage of time has turned country singer/musician Ricky Skaggs into one of the elder statesmen of bluegrass. The die was cast from the minute he stepped onto a stage at age five to pick his mandolin with the legendary Bill Monroe. And, while his long locks may have almost completely faded to gray, there's still a fire for producing the authentic sounds of country music that burns within him.

The Sheldon presents Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Ricky Skaggs has often said that he is 'just trying to make a living' playing the music he loves. But it's clear that his passion for bluegrass puts him in the position to bring this lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world.

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs, celebrated musical clan The Whites, and their families perform Christmas classics and brand new holiday gems, bringing together the love of family and the beauty of song.

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Judy Collins returns to The Sheldon stage on Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. for the Friends of The Sheldon Winter Benefit with special guest Kenny White. With a career spanning over 40 years, Judy Collins continues to thrill audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes, making this concert a can't miss event!

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Judy Collins returns to The Sheldon stage on Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. for the Friends of The Sheldon Winter Benefit with special guest Kenny White. With a career spanning over 40 years, Judy Collins continues to thrill audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes, making this concert a can't miss event!

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs, celebrated musical clan The Whites, and their families perform Christmas classics and brand new holiday gems, bringing together the love of family and the beauty of song.

From hard-hitting Bluegrass gospel to old time mountain and country tunes, the hit band Cherryholmes is an alt-country group picking, strumming, singing and yodeling Americana music that is based on the rural traditions of the 1930's and 1940's America.

From hard-hitting Bluegrass gospel to old time mountain and country tunes, the hit band Cherryholmes is an alt-country group picking, strumming, singing and yodeling Americana music that is based on the rural traditions of the 1930's and 1940's America.

The Peace Center has announced its 2009 - 2010 season, and the schedule includes some of the world's most celebrated performers.

Phoenix Entertainment is pleased to announce that the Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, is coming to Grand Rapids' DeVos Performance Hall from April 7-11, 2009 for 7 performances. Tickets are now on sale.

The Sheldon is proud to announce the 2009 - 2010 season of outstanding concerts in the intimate and acoustically perfect Sheldon Concert Hall. As usual, the season includes five series - Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees, and Coffee Concerts, as well as Special Concerts and educational programming - all available starting May 13 at 10 a.m.

Phoenix Entertainment is pleased to announce that the Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, is coming to Grand Rapids' DeVos Performance Hall from April 7-11, 2009 for 7 performances. Tickets are now on sale.

Songs from the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers has won a Grammy Award, the first time Fred Rogers has been so honored for his songwriting.

On December 1st, Brad Oscar will sing a medley of Christmas favorites at the 2005 Christmas Pageant of Peace Opening Ceremony