Electrifying…explosive…eloquent… the choreography by Koresh Dance Company is an ecstatic blend of the beauty of ballet with the energy of modern dance and the attitude of stomp! This Philadelphia-based troupe of superbly talented and remarkably athletic dancers mesmerizes audiences with their hard, fast and “in your face” display of movement. Come meet these fantastic dancers at the informance just prior to the show. Directions to TCHS Performing Arts Center, Tifton

For more information on the Koresh Dance Company, visit their website.

It’s Beatlemania! Without a doubt, The Fab Four renders the best Beatles tribute ever. Come hear your favorite hits including Twist and Shout, A Hard Day’s Night, Penny Lane, and Hey Jude in this celebration of one of the most famous groups of Rock and Roll. The Fab Four’s performance takes you back 40 years to the British Invasion - making you believe you are seeing The Beatles for the very first time. Hear from the band how the members create such a realistic portrayal of the Beatles at the informance. Directions to Ashburn/Turner County Civic Center, Ashburn.

For more information on The Fab Four visit their website.

From a land renowned for its rich musical heritage comes the Polish Philharmonic Resovia. Come be stirred by the masterful music of this 48 member orchestra known throughout Europe for its magnificent performances at cultural festivals along with its great concerts in its own Artur Malawski National Philharmonic Hall. Be transported by the exotic sounds created by this distinguished international orchestra. Gain entry into the world of internationally touring musicians at the informance. Directions to the TCHS Performing Arts Center, Tifton.

For more information on the Polish Philharmonic Resovia visit their website.

Come thrill to George and Ira Gershwin’s music and DuBose Heyward’s play about the cripple Porgy and the residents of Charleston’s Catfish Row. Porgy and Bess - a classic of American music theatre includes great songs like Summertime, I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’ and It Ain’t Necessarily So, which helps to tell the story of entwined pride, prejudice, pathos and passion. This wonderful story is brought to the stage by the seasoned cast of this national tour. Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this production at the informance. Directions to the TCHS Performing Arts Center, Tifton.

For more information about Porgy and Bess visit their website.

Chamber music with a twist. The Mallarmé Trio performs masterworks and musical gems in a completely surprising and refreshing style. These musicians make their instruments come alive as characters telling a story. Enjoy the cello, harp and flute in a very non-traditional chamber experience. The trio’s performance is intimate, elegant and funny. Definitely a treat! Have a pre-performance conversation with the trio members at the informance. Directions to the Ocilla United Methodist Church, Ocilla.

For more information on the Mallarmé Trio visit their website.

Enjoy one of the rising stars in the classical music world. Russian pianist Vassily Primakov won First Prize in the 2002 Young Concert Artists International Competition. While studying at Julliard, he received the 2001 Julliard William Petschek Piano Recital Award. His playing is instinctive, insightful, introspective and emotional - guaranteed to captivate you in its brilliance. Directions to the Howard Auditorium, ABAC, Tifton.

For more information visit this website, click on "Roster" then choose "Vassily Primakov" from the list of artists.

This performance is brought to South Georgia through a partnership of the University of Georgia Vice President for Public Service and Business Outreach; University of Georgia Office of Performing Arts; UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center; Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce and the Tifton-Tift County Arts Council.

Get ready for some hand clapping, feet tapping, knee slapping and head bopping jazz straight from New Orleans’ French Quarter. Delight in time-honored pieces such as Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home; String of Pearls; Just a Little Closer Walk With Thee; and When the Saints Come Marchin’ In by this legendary ensemble of American jazz. This septet featuring piano, trumpet, bass, banjo, trombone, clarinet and drums keeps the music alive that has enchanted audiences in Preservation Hall since 1961.

** Begin your evening with "A Taste of New Orleans" dinner featuring mixed green salad, shrimp etouffee, jambalaya with sausage, red beans and rice, grilled whole green beans, bananas foster and chocolate cheesecake. The meal is $15.00 per person and requires a reservation. Directions to the Donaldson Dining Hall, ABAC, Tifton.

For more information on the Preservation Hall Jazz Band visit their website.