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e Givens Performing Arts Center presents "So
Good for the Soul: A Tribute to Motown Music"
Saturday, Jan. 12, at 8 p.m. in Pembroke.
"We are excited to start the new year with this
nostalgic concert," said Chad Locklear, marketing
director of GPAC. "It will feature a cast of about
eight veteran entertainers and their bands."
Locklear said some of the entertainers are former
members of e Marvelettes, and some are past
Broadway performers who have had leading roles
in shows like "Dreamgirls," "Porgy & Bess" and
"Show Boat."
e show's director, musical director, choreogra-
pher and costume designer have jointly won more
than 25 of America's most prestigious theater awards.
Cumulatively, the cast members have performed on
recordings with more than 30 million record sales
and have more than 40 years of experience.
"It is a very talented cast of performers, and it is
a tribute to Motown music (with) a lot of the songs
everyone will be familiar with because folks have
grown up with them," said Locklear. "ey are iconic
songs by performers that everyone will be familiar
with like Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Gladys
Knight & e Pips, e Temptations, Four Tops, Ste-
vie Wonder, Lionel Richie and many more."
Locklear added that the show pays tribute
to a lot of Motown performers and their songs
throughout the 1960s and '70s.
"We try to do concerts that are nostalgic and will
appeal to our older generation, alumni and a wider
audience," said Locklear. "is is one of those family-
friendly shows that any age group can appreciate."
Adding an extra bit of flavor to this show, there
will be a themed meal before the performance.
Tickets for the dinner will be sold separately.
"ere is going to be a soul food meal prepared by
our chef on campus and it will be held in the Chan-
cellor's dining room," said Locklear. "e dinner
will begin around 6 p.m. We've got a grant from the
Robeson County Arts Council, e North Carolina
Arts Council and McDonald's Rust Enterprises, and
we are grateful that they are sponsoring us. We look
forward to everyone coming out to enjoy the show."
Ticket cost is $21-$36. For more information, visit
www.uncp.edu or call 910-521-6361.
Relive Motown's glory days at 'So Good for the Soul'
by DR. SHANESSA FENNER
EVENT
DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal, WT
Brown Elementary School. COMMENTS? Edi-
tor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910 484-6200.
Cumulatively, the cast members have performed on recordings with more than 30 million record sales and have more
than 40 years of experience.
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