Summer 2015 Calendar
The Bing Arts Center presents an array of arts-related and creative community events including Musical, Spoken Word, and small Theatrical Performances. Art-house and other Indie films are screened monthly along with small festivals and special film events. Exhibitions of work by local and regional artists are also regularly scheduled.
August
Joe Hill
100 Roadshow
Saturday, August 1, 8 p.m.
Featuring Magpie, Charlie King, and George Mann.
This is a two-set concert and salute to Joe Hill and his songs, with a narrative thread running through the music, covering his life and focusing on his trial and execution in 1915. Part of a 10-stop tour of the Northeast, the effort is coordinated with the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
$15. $10 for seniors and students
First Friday: Positive Open Mic
with John Manselle-Young
Friday, August 7, 9 p.m.
Spoken word artist/trumpeter John Manselle-Young hosts an 18-and-over open mic to showcase local talent and share the message of positivity and cooperation.
$5
Jazz Club:
Jeremy Turgeon Quartet
Saturday, August 15, 8 p.m.
with Special Guest Braxton Cook
Celebrate summer with the sweet/hot sounds of the Jeremy Turgeon Quartet! JTQ consists of trumpeter Jeremy Turgeon, Jarreau Pitts on keys, bassist Forest Loomis-Dulong, and drummer Ashdon Reynolds. Their special guest this month is recent Julliard grad, saxophonist Braxton Cook. He received numerous accolades in high school and college and has shared the stage with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste and Christian Scott.
$10. $5 for students.
Cult Classic
Film Night
Tuesday, August 18, 6 p.m.
A cult movie favorite will be screened complete with live drag entertainment! This is a fundraiser for Springfield LGBT Film Festival.
$10
All-Ages
Rock Show
Saturday, August 22, 8 p.m.
Featuring Breadwinner, Bucket,
and Carinae.
Produced by Paul Preston.
$5
House Concert:
Kevin Sharpe Group
Saturday, August 29, 8 p.m.
KSG is a dynamic, high energy modern Gospel ensemble with their own unique flavor. The small choir and band explore a variety of musical territory from “straight ahead” Jazz, Funk, Rock, Smooth, and Latin with a frequent nod to their traditional church roots.
$10. $5 for students.