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		The Beach Boys/Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons In 1962 and 1963 when John F. Kennedy was still president of the United States and before the Beatles came crashing in on The Ed Sullivan show, the two groups that predominantly held the attention of American audiences were the California Sound of the Beach Boys and the East Coast sound of New Jersey with The Four Seasons. The Beach Boys big influence was the harmonic blend of the Four Freshmen, while the Jersey Sound was inspired by all the Doo Wop groups of the 50s and therefore inspired the harmony sound of the aforementioned. Presenting a combo package that is sure to thrill Beach Boys and Four Seasons fans; Beach Party Boy and the Jersey Seasons both in the same evening. This combo show will bring you the big hits like Sherry, I Get Around, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Surfer Girl, Walk Like a Man, Surfin USA, all top 10 hits in 1963. The Beach Party Boys have been making waves since their inception playing in Europe, California and the 2012 Canadian National Exhibition. Hear the hits that made the California sound and the Jersey sound The Sound of America in the 1960s!	Buy tickets here!
		Cantus A Cappella Friday, October 12 - 7:30pm Tickets $34/ $22-Seniors/ Students The “engaging” (New Yorker) men’s vocal ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making. As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has grown in prominence with its distinctive approach to creating music. Working without a conductor, the members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process. Cantus performs more than 60 concerts each year both in national and international touring, and in its home of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Cantus has performed at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, UCLA, San Francisco Performances, Atlanta’s Spivey Hall and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.	Buy tickets here!
		Holiday POPS with the Phil Saturday, December 15 - 7:30pm Tickets $22/ $17-Seniors/ Students Get into the spirit of the season with the Michigan Phil performing all your holiday favorites along with a beautiful Mozart horn concerto. Music from the movies, and Broadway and from around the world, brings audiences together as the orchestra performs. This kick-off to the holiday season is not to be missed!	Buy tickets here!
		Cabaret of Magic Friday, January 11 - 7:30pm Tickets $36/ $22-Seniors/ Students Master magician, Bradley Fields has amazed and delighted audiences from Broadway to London’s West End. In this intimate, interactive evening of magic, Bradley brings his trademark comedy, characterization, and virtuosic sleight of hand to create an evening of pure wonder. Handkerchiefs come alive and bird cages melt into thin air! Rare card gems such as the “Phoenix Aces” make their appearance as does his famous “Dream of Riches” which has been called “the most beautiful act in magic today.” Drawing inspiration from his vaudeville roots, he re-creates the “Barker” character that he originated in the Broadway musical, Barnum! “Exceptionally funny! A virtuoso magician & illusionist.” -This Week in Las Vegas “A spellbinder of a magician! Rarely have I seen magic with such grace and wit.” -Chicago Tribune	Buy tickets here!
		Broadway’s Next H!T Musical Saturday, April 27 - 7:30pm Tickets $42/ $32-Seniors/ Students Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.” The hilarious Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical - complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. BNHM has been seen recently at The Triad, Tribeca Film Festival, and at the New York Musical Theater Festival, among many others.	Buy tickets here!
		Syndee Winters Jazz-Fusion Quartet Saturday, May 18- 7:30pm Tickets $36/ $22-Seniors/ Students Out of the pounded concrete of New York City grows a beautiful sound blended with reminisce of Harlem’s Jazz era and the familiar pop music of today. Syndee Winters is the front woman of the fusion quartet, Suite Assembly. She understands the journey of finding a balance between “the best of both worlds”. Winters who was born in the Empire state says, “We wanted to create an experience that gave people an authentic feeling of New York when it had the glow of elegance.” Winters is no stranger to the prestige of the New York stage. She has performed for hundreds of audiences on Broadway in hit musicals as Motown the Musical, Pippin, and as “Nala” in Disney’s The Lion King. She has also received the attention and praise from world influencers, Sir Richard Branson, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey. Suite Assembly is proud to be apart of a group that is active in keeping New York classy.	Buy tickets here!