The Crooners: From Bing to Dean, Mel and Beyond Crooner is an American epithet given primarily to male singers of jazz standards, mostly from the Great American Songbook, backed by either a full orchestra, a big band, or a piano. Originally it was an ironic term denoting a sentimental singing style made possible by the use […]
From Ragtime to Riches, a True American Success Story. Join guitarist, John Tuohy for a deep dive into one of the most prolific songwriters of the last century. John will discuss many of his iconic songs, and more about the man behind the songs along with guitar arrangements of his classics. Registration is $15
Join Guitarist, John Tuohy as he leads his audience on a journey of the American Songbook. He will discuss it’s origins in Tin Pan Alley, the development in Broadway Musicals, and the refining of the popular music legacy in the first half of the twentieth century. John will discuss these outstanding songs composed between 1920 […]
A funny, engaging and fascinating look at the varied and rich life of C.S. Lewis, Author of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe series, famed lecturer, and Christian theologian. This unique one-man show allows Lewis to come forth and relate his amazing life in his own words as he shares his journey from an […]
Award-winning actor and playwright, J.T. Turner returns to Arts Escape in his original & engaging one-man show, “Fitzgerald and Gatsby.” J.T. Turner appears as F. Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the author’s life, times, and work, with specific focus on The Great Gatsby. Participants can get involved through brief readings and questions during the hour long […]