Transperformance 18 Letters and Numbers:
A Presentation of the Northampton Arts Council and the PTOs of Northampton’s Public Schools
For Immediate Release/August 11, 2008
Contact: Northampton Arts Council, 413-587-1269
Bob Cilman, Sondra Peron or Diane Porcella
www.northamptonartscouncil.org
The Northampton Arts Council and Parent Teacher Organizations of the Northampton public schools are thrilled to announce the return of the Transperformance to Look Park’s Pines Theater on Tuesday, August 26 from 4:00pm -9:30pm. This year marks number 18 in Transperformance history. This year’s theme is LETTERS AND NUMBERS. Local bands will cover well-known musicians that have letters and numbers in their name, U2, NRBQ, O’Jays and XTC to name just a few. Many of the area’s finest musical performers are donating time to create a memorable event that will have our community rocking.
This year’s Transperformance is dedicated to Buddy Rubbish (1952-2008) who was a host at every Transperformnance.
Starring:
- Serum 114 as The B-52s
- Appalachian Still as BR5-49
- The Florence Community Band as TheBSO
- The Armenti Family Band as CCR
- The Jeff D’Antona Trio as Ben Folds Five
- King Radio as ELO
- The Primate Fiasco as Guns N’ Roses
- The Leah Randazzo Group as The Jackson 5
- The Stuntmen as The J. Geils Band
- Kate O’Connor and A Beautiful Future/Paris as k.d. lang
- US as NRBQ
- The O-Tones as The O’Jays
- Unit 7 as P-Funk
- Mayor Clare "M C"Higgins & Co as R.E.M.
- Who Shot Hollywood as Three Dog Night
- The Novels as 13th Floor Elevators
- Aloha Steamtrain as T.Rex
- Spouse as U2
- Spanish For Hitchhiking as VH
- Winterpills as X
- School for the Dead as XTC
- The Vuzz as ZZ Top
The Literate and Numerous Hosts: Julie Waggoner, Johnny Memphis, Kelsey Flynn and Leo T. Baldwin
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 ” 4:00 -9:30 PM
At Pines Theater, Look Park
Rain Date: Wednesday, August 27th @ Pines Theater Look Park
If rain predicted for both days: Tuesday August 26th @ Northampton High School
Food available from La Veracruzana, Bart’s Homemade and other local restaurants.
All proceeds to benefit the arts.
*No Pets and *No Coolers, Please per order of Look Park
Sound – Dan Richardson
Lights – Theatrix
Poster Design Lillianna Pereira
Adults – $8; Seniors – $5; Kids under 12 – $3
No refunds/No exchanges
Look Park Charges a $5 special events vehicle entry fee for all vehicles. No season passes accepted
Advance Tix ON SALE NOW at State St. Fruit and Cooper’s Corner and the Northampton Arts Council
Tix also available at the door(Adults – $8; Seniors – $5; Kids under 12 – $3)
Sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council, City of Northampton, Faces, 93.9 The River, Northampton Arts Council, Valley Advocate, Gravity Switch & Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors
Proceeds Support Arts Enrichment Programs in Northampton’s Public Schools & in the Community.
