As we open our 13th Season in the Carysbrook Performing Arts Center in Fluvanna County,we are pleased to report that in spite of the downturn in the economy,we have been able to continue to bring our supporters a top notch bill of entertainment at a price which makes it possible for people stay close to home for their live,professional entertainment without having to drive to Charlottesville.

We open up the season on October 22 with a return appearance by Dick Orange with his latest show,“Frank and Friends.” Dick will be joined by Jane Scatena and Geri Carlson-Sauls bringing the best of Sinatra,Mel Torme,Dean Martin,Nat “King” Cole and other greats of the ‘40s and ‘50s.

November 12 is again Bluegrass night at Carysbrook. Willow Branch returns,and a new local group,“The Grass &Eclectic Company” opening the evening’s music. The Fluvanna Flutterwheels will also demonstrate their dancing skills.

The “Fluvanna Community Singers” again bring to the stage two distinct shows,a Christmas event on December 10 and 11,and their spring concert on May 5 and 6,2012.

Barter Theatre Players will return to present an afternoon especially for the kids. There will be a free acting workshop followed by Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories on January 22.

Big Ray and the Kool Kats return on February 25 for an evening of the best of the big band sounds. You don’t want to miss this one.

A new experiment in entertainment will be staged by the Fluvanna Arts Council on March 31 with a talent competition event under the title of “Fluvanna’s Got Talent.” Auditions will be held March 3,2012 at Carysbrook. For more information or an application call 434-842-1333 or 434-962-1928. There will be cash prizes 1st ($500) 2nd ($300) and 3rd ($200).  Hometown talent will make for a fun evening.

And Robert Jospe’ and Inner Rhythm,his swing jazz group,will be back after several years’ absence for a great evening of your favorite jazz music on April 21.

New this year at Carysbrook will be our all-purpose room just off from the auditorium where we will be able to hold receptions for our artists and audiences and hopefully serve refreshments at intermission. Be sure to look for it!

Carysbrook Performing Arts Center will cease to exist if we ever reach that point where we do not have a willing cadre of volunteers and a generous group of people and businesses willing to dig into their pockets and give us their financial help. If you would like to be a volunteer,or if you would be willing to become a financial supporter,please let us know.