The Dunn Center

Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright, Lisa Rock, has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her six-piece backing band. Dedicated to recreating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.”

Canada’s Jeans ‘n Classics returns to join the Tar River Orchestra for a musical celebration of 50 years of R&B, Motown, Funk, Disco, and Pop by 20 different recording artists. From Smokey Robinson to the Temptations, Stevie Wonder to Pharrell Williams, and Isaac Hayes to Seal, this concert will feature iconic hits like “My Girl,” “A House is Not a Home,” “September,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” “I Wish,” and many more. This concert is sure to have you dancing in your seat and smiling ear to ear! Tickets for a pre-concert reception with hors d’oeuvres and drinks may be purchased for this concert.