KINGS RETURN

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 @ 4:00 PM

Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return take pride in crafting a diverse a cappella sound. They have earned comparisons to iconic acts like Take 6 and Boyz II Men, but are set apart by their seamless integration of a wide range of genres and styles. Their brand of R&B is entwined with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, and bright touches of pop—all built on a solid, classical foundation. Their music is a balm to the soul, laced with expansive harmonies that flex the agility and effortless range of their vocal talent.

DOROTHY PAPADAKOS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 4:00 PM

Juilliard-trained organist and composer Dorothy Papadakos is internationally renowned as an organ improviser, imagining music on the spot. She is especially celebrated for taking this talent to recreate a favorite organ genre of yesteryear: accompanying silent film screenings. For this performance, join us for a showing of the 1925 classic, Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by organ music conceived in front of your very eyes. It's a treat not to be missed!

BEAU SOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 @ 4:00 PM

Hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world,” BeauSoleil draws inspiration from the roots of Cajun and Creole music of Louisiana, mixed with modern New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country and blues. The resulting musical gumbo has earned the ensemble two Grammy awards (with eleven nominations), performances in countless soundtracks and television shows, and devoted fans around the world. This program, "Christmas in the Bayou", brings their charm to the holiday season.

PLUNKY & ONENESS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 4:00 PM

Music critics have hailed legendary saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch as an essential part of the “vanguard of Afro-centric jazz, funk, house music, and go-go.” Over the span of 40+ years he has independently maintained a successful career of creating music with over 25 albums. His group Plunky & Oneness has performed alongside some of the biggest names in black music, including Patti LaBelle and Ray Charles. Plunky’s music has stood the test of time and has earned him the status of living music legend. A Virginia native, Plunky is an avid supporter of the arts, serving as an educator and lecturer at universities across the commonwealth.

JOHN MCCUTCHEON

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 @ 4:00 PM

One of America’s greatest folk musicians and storytellers, singer-songwriter John McCutcheon is master of a dozen traditional instruments, most notably the hammered dulcimer. His musical roots run deep, having travelled across Appalachia in his youth. He has been at the forefront of folk music since the 1970s, crisscrossing the globe with a career that is constantly evolving to tell the American story.