PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2015
Diana Wortham Theatre
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rae Geoffrey, Associate Director
Diana Wortham Theatre
Office Ph#: (828) 210-9837
E-Mail: rae@dwtheatre.com
www.dwtheatre.com/intersections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 2015/2016 INTERSECTIONS
SING TOGETHER SERIES IN THE FORUM AT DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE,
KICKING OFF WITH “CELEBRATING THE KINGSTON TRIO” FRIDAY OCTOBER
9 AT 6:30PM
The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, announces the schedule for
its 2015/2016 Intersections Sing Together Series, held in The Forum at Diana Wortham
Theatre. Sing Together celebrates the joy of music and singing in spirited sessions with
musicians Beth and Jim Magill. The Sing Together Series is an opportunity for patrons to
connect more deeply with music and community. Bring family and friends, make new friends
and create community through song. All skill levels are welcome; there is no experience
required.
The 2015/2016 Sing Together Series kicks off Friday, October 9 with Celebrating the
Kingston Trio. For many of a certain era, The Kingston Trio was their introduction to folk
music, and their classic sound helped launch the folk revival of the ‘60s. From sea shanties and
Appalachian ballads to cowboy songs, calypso and songs from America's early years, their
polished and energetic three-part harmonies were unmistakable. This Sing Together will revisit
some of the band’s most popular songs. Matching striped shirts optional.
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Other themed gatherings this season include:
Winter Songs – December 11, 2015. Slow down during the busy holiday season with a precious
hour of singing. Bring the entire family to learn seasonal songs, enjoy mulled apple cider and
cookies, and make snowflakes to take home.
Freedom Songs & Spirituals with guest artist Becky Stone – February 12, 2016. Celebrate
the inspirational music that brought strength to people on the journey from slavery, to the
Underground Railroad, and on through the Civil Rights Movement. Join special guest Becky
Stone for a vibrant song-filled exploration of the Freedom Train.
Circle & Improvisational Songs with special guest Susan Lachmann – April 22, 2016. Every
day is an act of improvisation and creative expression. Join us and special guest Susan Lachmann
for an evening of spontaneous vocal inventions in the circle song format. Let’s sing into Spring!
All Sing Togethers are on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. The
Forum is a large multi-purpose space adjacent to the DWT Main Lobby. Participants are
encouraged to buy tickets early for the events by ordering online at www.dwtheatre.com or by
calling the Diana Wortham Theatre box office at 828-257-4530. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and
under; children 2 and under are free.
About Beth and Jim Magill:
Beth Magill is a professional flute and tin whistle musician, playing mostly Celtic/light classical
music, with various musicians & bands, including The Magills & Southwind. She is an active
session musician, teaches tin whistle to adults and children, has appeared on numerous
recordings and NPR's Mountain Stage, and believing everyone is musical, offers workshops that
empower people to be their naturally musical selves.
Jim Magill is an award-winning songwriter and instrumentalist on guitar, cittern and mandolin.
He is the founding Director of the Swannanoa Gathering Folk Arts Workshops at Warren Wilson
College, and in 1994, was awarded the first Fellowship in Songwriting and Composition from
the North Carolina Arts Council.
To obtain more information on the Diana Wortham Theatre’s Intersections Sing Together Series,
call the theatre’s box office at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com.
Calendar Listings
Sing Together Series: Celebrating The Kingston Trio—October 9, 2015
Intersections in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre
Revisit some of the band’s most popular songs and celebrate the joy of music and singing in a
spirited session with musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday,
October 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12
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and under; children 2 and under are free. Info/reservations: (828) 257-4530 or visit
www.dwtheatre.com
Sing Together Series: Winter Songs—December 11, 2015
Intersections Series in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre
Slow down during the busy holiday season with a precious hour of singing and celebrate the joy
of music in a spirited session with musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome.
Friday, December 11, 2015, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8
children 12 and under; children 2 and under are free. Info/reservations: (828) 257-4530 or visit
www.dwtheatre.com
Sing Together Series: Freedom Songs & Spirituals—February 12, 2016
with Guest Artist Becky Stone
Intersections Series in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre
Join special guest Becky Stone for a vibrant song-filled exploration of the Freedom Train and
Led by musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday, February 12, 2016,
6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under;
children 2 and under are free. Info/reservations: (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com
Sing Together Series: Circle & Improvisational Songs—April 22, 2016
with Guest Artist Susan Lachmann
Intersections Series in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre
Join special guest Susan Lachmann for an evening of spontaneous vocal inventions in the circle
song format. Led by musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday, April
22, 2016, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and
under; children 2 and under are free. Info/reservations: (828) 257-4530 or visit
www.dwtheatre.com
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