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Live! at Dowling Park has been bringing cultural arts events to the Suwannee River Valley for 24 years. The 2011-2012 season includes seven events on the ACV campus, located 17 miles west of Live Oak, FL. All performance venues are handicapped accessible.
Live! At Dowling Park is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
A special thank you is also extended to the Advocates of the Arts and the Village Arts Council.
For additional information, please call Artist Series Coordinator Dick Grillo at (386) 658-5557, or e-mail dgrillo@acvillage.net.
ACV is dedicated to continuing to provide opportunities for residents of this area to experience the performing arts locally. In order to accomplish this, however, your help is needed. If you wish to support the arts in Dowling Park, please contact:
Craig Carter, President/CEO
PO Box 4307
Dowling Park, FL 32064
E-mail: ccarter@acvillage.net
Phone 386-658-5500
Gospel Music with Larry Ford
Friday, September 16 2011 • 7:00 p.m.
The Village Church
Larry Ford is a Grammy Award-winning tenor who has committed his life to singing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Larry has been a featured soloist in Gaither Homecoming concerts and videos. Often when people hear Larry sing for the first time, they are overwhelmed by the power of his voice. Those who know him best know it is not only powerful, but an anointed gift for which he gives God all the glory.
Stephen Robinson, Classical Guitarist
Friday, October 21 2011 • 7:00 p.m.
The Village Church
Heralded by The New York Times for his “effortless virtuosity” and by the Tallahassee Democrat for his “sweet, pure sound,” Stephen Robinson tours exclusively as a recitalist, chamber musician and orchestral soloist. He has appeared as guest soloist with orchestras including the Cincinnati Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras. Stephen Robinson is Professor of Music at Stetson University, where he is the founding director of the Guitar Program. His graduates have excelled in the finest graduate programs and many now hold prominent positions in the professional music world.
Fiddle & Banjo Duo
Ken Perlman & Alan Jabbour
Saturday, November 12 2011 • 2:00 p.m.
MATINEE PERFORMANCE
Rumph Dining Room
Ken Perlman is internationally known as a pioneer of a banjo style known as melodic clawhammer. In the folk world, he is a player whose style is so accomplished that other musicians go out of their way just to hear him. Alan Jabbour began playing violin at age seven and put himself through college playing in symphony orchestras. He later became interested in and began documenting old-time fiddlers in the Upper South. Documentation turned to apprenticeship, and he relearned the fiddle in the style of the Upper South from musicians like Henry Reed. Together, these talented veteran musicians create an unusual delight. Jabbour and Perlman are among the most articulate musicians that old-time music has to offer.
A Musical Christmas
Valdosta State University
Brass & String Ensembles
Sunday, December 18, 2011 • 3:00 p.m.
The Village Church
Valdosta State University will provide a musical extravaganza with one of its talented music ensembles, in celebration of the Christmas season. This will be a holiday treat you won’t want to miss.
Celtic Music and Dance
ShaeLaurel
Friday, January 6 2012 • 7:00 p.m.
The Village Church
ShaeLaurel has thrilled audiences all over the world with their amazing musical talent and dazzling showmanship, performing a unique blend of fast fiddling Irish, bluegrass and contemporary music. Each show features a blend of musical excellence, traditional Irish step dance and American dance, fusing vibrant new music with traditional Celtic, Pop, and American favorites. The band started eight years ago as a project to bring the family closer together and has since bloomed into an internationally acclaimed sensation. Each member plays multiple instruments and together they have performed thousands of shows worldwide. ShaeLaurel’s fun and comedic stage show has thrilled audiences around the world. Featured on regional television and radio shows as well as ABC TV and “America’s Got Talent,” ShaeLaurel reaches out to audiences of all ages with heart-stopping performances that will leave you wanting more!
Damaris Carbaugh
Thursday, February 9 2012 • 7:00 p.m.
The Village Church
Damaris Carbaugh’s depth of love and devotion for her Lord is evident through her special gift of song and powerful speaking ministry. She has known the heights of success in the New York recording community. She has sung on commercial jingles for some of the world’s biggest advertisers, including Coca Cola, Pepsi and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Yet, the desire of Damaris Carbaugh’s heart is to be a servant of Christ. By the age of eleven, she knew that all she ever wanted to do was sing. She was a featured soloist in the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and appeared regularly on the Day of Discovery TV program. You will be moved and inspired as Damaris reveals a true servant’s heart through her beautiful voice and testimony in song.
Dixieland Jazz & Southern Buffet
Southern Fried Jazz Band
Monday, April 16 2012
Dinner 6:00 p.m. • Show at 7:00 p.m.
Rumph Dining Room
Offering a toe-tapping musical event that really sizzles, the Southern Fried Jazz Band whets the appetites of its audiences with some of the most authentic and refreshing Dixieland music on the scene today. Band members have resumes that date back to Big Band tours and early jazz clubs. Bandleader and trumpeter Don Edwards enjoyed an extensive career, backing some of the greats, including Louis Armstrong. Enjoy such favorites as, “Is it True What They Say About Dixie” and “Sweet Georgia Brown.” Pairing Dixieland jazz with a generous southern buffet for an evening of true southern flavor is sure to close the 2011-2012 season with a night to remember.
