The Lyric Theatre Announces 2 New Shows For May

The LYRIC THEATRE was built in 1925 as a silent movie house and was operated until the depression when it was closed and eventually sold. Over the next 50 years it was bought and sold to various concerns and used in a variety of manners. In 1978 the theatre was purchased by a non-denominational church and was used for their weekly services until they built a new facility, and no longer needed the structure in downtown Stuart.

Pick This!
May 14th, 2010 - 7pm
Tickets - $25
Pick This! is a night of blues, folk, and modern rock not to be missed. Ben Prestage, HairPeace, Scott Benge, and Ben Lewis will gather together on the Lyric Stage to showcase each of their eclectic styles.
Winding down from a European tour, headliner, Ben Prestage, brings his show back to the Lyric. Wailing the blues with a frenzy and ferocity that could rival a full-blown ensemble, he delivers a passionate blend of Mississippi Delta blues and gritty swamp stomps reflective of his rural upbringing in Central Florida. Playing the guitar, bass, and drums simultaneously, Ben is truly the ultimate One Man Band.
Keeping the music of the acoustic pioneers such as, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell and CSNY alive, HairPeace welcomes listeners into their own brand of original folk and rock. Local favorites, Scott Benge and Ben Lewis will open the show playing their unique interpretations of classic rock and alternative hits.
Closing with the eight artists' joining together in a collaboration of each of their styles and passion, the stage will teem with music sure to stimulate.

Jonatha Brooke and Glen Phillips
May 18th, 2010 - 7pm
Tickets - $38
Get ready for an evening of acoustic delight when Jonatha Brooke and Glen Phillips take the stage.
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Brooke introduced her unique blend of folk and pop in the early 1990s as a member of the female duo named The Story. She has been called a "down to earth poet," and is renowned for her compositions' poignant lyrics and lush harmonies. Her latest CD, "The Works," pairs her original music with previously unheard lyrics taken from Woody Guthrie's journals.
Glen Phillips served as frontman and main songwriter for Toad the Wet Sprocket, creating hits that include "All I Want," "Walk on the Ocean" and "Fall Down." He launched his solo career in 2001, and has released three studio CDs: "Abulum," "Winter Pays for Summer" and "Mr.Lemons." He has also collaborated with a number of artists, including the bluegrass band Nickel Creek.