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Welcome to Wingate! Located on the lush rolling campus of Wingate University, The Batte Center serves many roles. It is a not-for-profit arts program, an architectural gem, the cultural heart of the campus and Union County’s home for the arts since 1999.

Filled with innovation, artistry, and legends of country and soul, the 2014-15 Batte Center Season is shaping up to be our best yet. The season kicks off with country music favorite Clint Black and is quickly followed by two of the best bluegrass bands today – The Del McCoury Band and Hot Rize. Families looking for programs that entertain folks of all ages will delight in our engaging and affordable Family Friendly Events.

As you look through this brochure, you may see some unfamiliar names. I invite you to check them out for yourself. Visit our website which is a virtual goodybag packed with videos, music, and news. Audiences can be swept away by the passion and percussion of Flamenco Vivo, enchanted by the classic tales and large-scale illuminated body puppets of Lightwire Theatre or transported to the past by the music and stories of the Civil War. Children of ALL ages can rock out with one of the ‘all-stars” of the indie family music scene, Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. You may just discover your newest favorite artist this season at The Batte.

In addition to The Batte Season of events, Wingate University departments can be counted on to sponsor exceptional events throughout the year that include distinguished authors and speakers, choral and wind concerts, gallery openings, theatre readings and more. Wingate’s performance spaces annually host 800+ events so you can be confident there’s something for everyone at The Batte.

It takes so many hands to manage a program this busy. We are grateful for the many talented Wingate students and staff that are hard at work behind the scenes bringing the arts to life on campus. We are also grateful for our Sponsors and Members whose generous support has allowed The Batte to better serve our community.

We hope you will join us this season at The Batte!

Laura Kratt, Director of Cultural Events

Special Thanks to our 2014-15 Season Sponsors:

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An Intimate Evening with Clint BlaCk*Sept. 26, 2014 n 8 PM n $35/$43/$52 Spend an intimate evening with one of Country music’s biggest stars: the award-winning singer-songwriter Clint Black!CMT lists his debut album as one of the 100 Greatest Albums in Country Music featuring hits like “A Better Man,” “Nothin’ But The Taillights” and “Where Are You Now.” Boasting nearly two dozen #1 hit singles – all his original com-positions – he is a rare talent and has proven he has staying power.

Media Sponsor: 96.9 The Kat

Opening act: MiCHaEliS

*Special Event

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It’s a legendary double-bill you won’t want to miss! The Del McCoury Band performs original and traditional compositions with “ferocious, purebred musicianship” (USA Today). Holding 30+ IBMA awards (that’s 9 for Entertainer of the Year!) and multiple Grammy awards, they’re the most honored group in bluegrass history.

As IBMA’s first Entertainer of the Year, Hot Rize (Tim O’Brien, Pete Wernick, Nick Forster and Bryan Sutton) has astounded the bluegrass world with their fresh approach to

traditional music since 1978. Known for their powerful original songs, tight-as-a-drum ensemble playing, and dynamic stage show, they will play favorites as well as songs from their new CD scheduled for a fall release. They are “the great modern bluegrass band,” says Steve Martin.

tHE DEl MCCOury BanD anD HOt rizE* Featuring Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers n Oct. 18, 2014 n 7 PM n $28/$34/$45

“most formidable bluegrass outfit in existence” –Billboard Magazine

JuStin rOBErtS & tHE nOt rEaDy fOr naPtiME PlayErS Jan. 24, 2015 n 3 PM n $15/$6 childGRAMMY nominated, Justin Roberts is truly one of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene. Called “on your feet fun and laugh out loud funny” by People Magazine, Justin and The Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents. His latest album, Recess, has already garnered rave reviews and is nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award. Recommended for ages 3+.

“Best Children’s Music of the Past

30 Years.” –Time Out NY Kids

“[They] brought down the house” –The New York Times

flaMEnCO ViVO CarlOta Santana nov. 9, 2014 n 3 PM n $25/$15 childPride. Passion. Love. Sorrow. These universal themes connect the many cultures in America. Through its purity of form, percussive rhythms and engaging intensity, Flamenco Vivo thrills audiences of all ages with an exciting evening of flamenco featuring accomplished musicians and dancers from the U.S. and Spain. The performance will include celebrated repertoire as well as the new work “A

Solas” by Ángel Muñoz which the NY Times deemed “…impressive for its

compositional finesse.”Recommended for ages 10+.

Media Sponsors: Union Lifestyle 89.9 WDAV WFAE 90.7

“Best Children’s Music of the Past 30 Years”

–Time Out NY Kids

feb. 6, 2015 n 8 PM n $15A man journeys deep into Africa, trekking from the Atlantic to the Sahara. There he demands an Epiphany. Any Epiphany at all. A comic, true story.

If Hunter S. Thompson went on holiday with Tom Waits and Eminem, we wouldn’t be surprised if we had something like this.”

– Rip It Up Magazine, Adelaide, Australia

Orlando Fringe Festival Ottawa Fringe Festival Winnipeg Fringe Festival Vancouver Fringe Festival

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“OMG funny!”–The Star Phoenix

WANDERLUST: From Here to Timbuktuwritten & performed by Martin Dockery

MaViS StaPlES* Jan. 30, 2015 n 8 PM n $35 Mavis Staples sang gospel with The Staple Singers and R&B standards like “I’ll Take You There.” She took home a Grammy in 2010 for her CD “You Are Not Alone” produced by Jeff Tweedy (Wilco). She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient. Rolling Stone listed her as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.Media Sponsors: WTVI PBS Charlotte, The Charlotte Post

Media Sponsor: WFAE 90.7

Orlando Fringe Festival Ottawa Fringe Festival Winnipeg Fringe Festival Vancouver Fringe Festival

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Lightwire Theater (as seen on America’s Got Talent) melds dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and a creative use of music from classical to jazz to pop to shine a brilliant new light on two beloved and enduring tales. Using body-puppets outlined with electroluminescent wire, Lightwire’s larger-than-life characters illuminate the darkened stage and wend their way into audiences’ hearts.Recommended for ages 5+.Media Sponsor: 89.9 WDAV

Lightwire Theatre presentsTHE UgLy DUcKLINg & THE ToRToISE & THE HARE

March 22, 2015 n 3 PM n $15/$6 child

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tHE StEEl WHEElSapril 11, 2015 n 8 PM n $20Famous for their raw energy on stage, The Steel Wheels have taken the Americana scene by storm with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music infused with the bell-clear harmonies of their shared Mennonite heritage.

Opening act: rED JunERed June’s striking three-part harmonies, electrifying instrumental work, and honest songwriting have delighted home audiences in Asheville and across the country.

SoNgS & SToRIES oF THE cIvIL WAR with Bobby Horton

March 27, 2015 n 8 PM n $15/$6 child

“I don’t believe I’ve met anyone quitelike Bobby in the ability to understandthe soul of American music.”

— Ken Burns, filmmaker

Wearing the clothes and playing musical instruments of the period, Bobby explores the stories of both the North and South through the music they loved. They tell of sweethearts and families left behind, fallen comrades, the hope of going home, and the pride, bravery, and patriotism of the volunteers who answered their country’s call. Ulysses Festival Event.Media Sponsor: 89.9 WDAV

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BECOME a MEMBEr Of tHE friEnDS Of tHE BattE!Ticket sales only cover a portion of the costs associated with presenting The Batte Center Season. The invaluable support of our MEMBERS makes it possible to continue to set our artistic sights high, keep ticket prices low and expand the services we provide our community.

Last season, our MEMBERS helped:n Launch a Family Friendly Series. n Introduce 1,500 wonderstruck first graders to Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar.n Sponsor performances by Union Symphony Orchestra and Union County Youth Balletn Host regional student competitions ranging from Shakespeare Recitation to Odyssey of the Mind. n Collaborate with Charlotte Symphony, Opera Carolina and NC Dance Theatre to produce

Charlotte’s 2014 Ulysses Spring Arts Festival. n Explore the pursuit for racial equality in the U.S. and South Africa through exhibits, lectures and

concerts as part of the Connected Campus Series.n Serve over 90,000 people from this region and beyond.

Think what The Batte could do with YOUR support! With memberships starting at just $50, your tax deductible contribution will help ensure the lively arts have a home in Union County. In appreciation for their support, Members can receive these great benefits:

Your Membership Benefits Friend Supporter Patron Benefactor Guardian Challenger

$50-$99 $100-$174 $175-$249 $250-$499 $500-$999 $1,000+

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WingaTe UniverSiTY CUlTUral evenTSArt DepArtment exhibitions in C. DouglAs helms gAlleryThe Helms Gallery is located in The Batte Center and is open M-F 10 AM-5 PM. Receptions are free and begin at 6 PM.

By Land or By Sea – Jun. 1-Sep. 28 – Featuring pallet knife landscapes and ocean side scenes from Europe from the Wingate Collection.

Andy Smith Pottery – Oct. 6-Dec. 8 (Reception Oct. 7) – Works by alumni artist Andy Smith emphasize Oriental forms and Saggar Raku firing techniques.

Ben Long – Nov. 13-Dec. 3 (Reception Nov. 13) Nationally acclaimed NC artist has been commissioned to create a fresco for the new Hinson Museum of Fine Art.

Selections from the Bates Collection – Jan. 27-Mar. 4 (Reception Jan. 27) – Featuring seven Rembrandt etchings from the recently donated Dr. and Mrs. Lee Bates Collection.

Fabric to Fashion – Mar. 19-Apr. 14 (Reception Mar. 19) Dr. Louise Napier will exhibit textiles inspired by her watercolor paintings.

Senior Exhibit – Apr. 21-May 12 (Reception Apr. 21) Graduating art majors exhibit their work.

university speAkers series

Speaker Events begin at 7:30 PM and are free.

Margaret Trost, Author of On That Day Everybody Ate: One Woman’s Story of Hope and Possibility in Haiti Oct. 29, 7:30 PM

John Quinones, Broadcast Journalist and Host of ABC’s What Would You Do? – Nov. 11, 7:30 PM

Dr. Donna Beegle, Poverty Expert & Author of See Poverty, Be the Difference – Feb. 3, 7:30 PM

Derreck Kayongo, Business Visionary and Founder of Global Soap Project – Mar. 25, 7:30 PM

musiC DepArtment stuDent ConCerts in mCgee theAtreAll Music Department events begin at 7:30 PM and are free with the exception of Opera Events.

Wind Ensemble Concert – Oct. 6

University Choirs Fall Concert: “Out of Africa” Oct. 9 – Celebrating the rich diversity of choral music from Western cultures and African cultures.

Wingate University Opera presents: “The Tender Land” – Nov. 7 & 8, Tickets $15 Aaron Copland’s beautiful opera is set in the American Midwest during the Great Depression.

Wind Ensemble Concert – Dec. 1

Chamber Ensemble Concert – Dec. 2

University Choirs Christmas Concert: “Carols We Sing” – Dec. 4

University Singers and Chamber Choir Home Concert Feb. 13

Wind Ensemble Concert – Mar. 2

Men’s and Women’s Choirs Concert – Mar. 5 The Wingate University Men’s and Women’s Choirs present vocal music that spans the centuries of music history.

University Singers with the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra – Apr. 10 Performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s Missa from Mass in B Minor with one of the Southeast’s finest Baroque orchestras.

Wingate University Opera presents: “An Evening of Opera Scenes” – Apr. 24, Tickets $10 Students will perform scenes from a variety of operas and operettas.

Wind Ensemble Concert – Apr. 27

Chamber Ensemble Concert – Apr. 28

University Choirs Spring Concert – Apr. 30

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In Person: Batte Center Box Office:Located inside the Batte Center nearthe Plyler-Griffith Recital Hall Hours: 10 AM-5 PM, M-F and 90 minutes before showtime in the theatre lobby Wingate University

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Over the Phone: Batte Center: 704.233.8300 Hours: 10 AM-5 PM, M-F CarolinaTix: 704.372.1000 Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, M-S Online: www.battecenter.org www.carolinatix.org

The Batte Box Office hours apply during the regular school session. It will be closed for University observed holidays.

Internet and phone orders are subject to a per-ticket convenience fee. All orders are subject to N.C. sales tax.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A TICKET. REFUNDS GIVEN ONLY IN THE CASE OF ARTIST CANCELLATION.

Smoking, cameras and recording equipment are not permitted. As a courtesy to artists and patrons, latecomers will not be seated until an appropriate interval in the performance.

All Batte Center performance facilities are handicapped accessible. Service animals are welcome.

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DatE tiME EVEnt 9/26 8 PM Clint Black* n n n9/27 7:30 PM Union Symphony Orchestra n

10/6 7:30 PM Wind Ensemble Concert 10/7 6 PM Exhibit Reception: Andy Smith Pottery10/9 7:30 PM University Choirs Fall Concert 10/18 7 PM the Del McCoury Band & Hot rize* n n n10/29 7:30 PM Speaker Series: Margaret Trost

11/7 & 8 7:30 PM The Tender Land by Aaron Copland n11/9 3 PM flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana n n11/11 7:30 PM Speaker Series: John Quinones 11/13 6 PM Exhibit Reception: Ben Long

12/1 7:30 PM Wind Ensemble Concert 12/2 7:30 PM Chamber Ensemble Concert12/4 7:30 PM University Choirs Christmas Concert

1/24 3 PM Justin roberts & the not ready for naptime Players n n1/27 6 PM Exhibit Reception: Selections from the Bates Collection 1/30 8 PM Mavis Staples* n n

2/3 7:30 PM Speaker Series: Dr. Donna Beegle 2/6 8 PM Wanderlust: from Here to timbuktu n n2/13 7:30 PM University Singers and Chamber Choir Home Concert

3/2 7:30 PM Wind Ensemble Concert 3/5 7:30 PM Men’s and Women’s Choirs Concert 3/19 6 PM Exhibit Reception: Fabric to Fashion3/22 3 PM lightwire theatre present the ugly Duckling n n3/25 7:30 PM Speaker Series: Derreck Kayongo3/27 8 PM Songs of the Civil War with Bobby Horton n n3/29 4 PM Union Symphony Orchestra n

4/10 7:30 PM University Singers with the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra 4/11 8 PM the Steel Wheels n n4/21 6 PM Exhibit Reception: Senior Exhibit4/24 7:30 PM An Evening of Opera Scenes n4/27 7:30 PM Wind Ensemble Concert 4/28 7:30 PM Chamber Ensemble Concert 4/30 7:30 PM University Choirs Spring Concert