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Performances

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    Members of Step Afrika! perform in blue pants and black rain boots on stage.
    Step Afrika! , article

    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:30 PM: Step Afrika! delivers an experience like no other, with traditional African American stepping, drumming, and vibrant storytelling.

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    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a purple hat and a multicolored floral button down shirt. He sits at an open grand piano covered from top to bottom in spray paint art and smiles towards the camera.
    Abel Selaocoe, cello and vocals , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 7:30 PM: South African cellist Abel Selaocoe moves seamlessly across genres, improvising, vocalizing, and creating his own percussion.

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    Mandolinist Chris Thile holds his mandolin and sits, legs spread across the floor, in the corner of a hallway of a chateau. He wears a light blue suit and white sneakers and looks somewhat disheveled.
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    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7:30 PM: Grammy Award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile is a founding member of bluegrass string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek.

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Experiences

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    Moss Arts Center Curator Brian Holcombe leads a gallery tour and speaks into a microphone in front of a group of gallery visitors.
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    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.

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    Members of Step Afrika! in orange and black costumes perform on stage.
    Workshop: "Stepping with Step Afrika!" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,6:30-7:45 PM: Immerse yourself in the rhythm, physicality, and history of stepping with Step Afrika! company members as your guides.

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    Members of Step Afrika! elicit cheers from the crowd during a performance on stage.
    School Matinee | Step Afrika! , article

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 10-11 AM: Step Afria! performs a free student matinee for area public, private, and homeschool students in grades 3-8. Registration required.

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Ticket Information

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School of Performing Arts

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Students

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K-12

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Faculty

https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/faculty.html