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Saturday August 26th – 7 pm – tickets $20

NOYOKO are five Beatlemaniacs who grew up, on and around the music of The Beatles. Not a tribute band, NOYOKO honors the music of The Beatles by recreating their music live on stage as meticulously as possible. Consisting of five musicians who’ve spent countless hours in live performance and studio session work, NOYOKO strives to perform The Beatles music as close to the original sound, playing all the hits but specializing in the deep cuts and b sides you’ve probably never heard performed live. Members are Doug Lee, formerly of Dogwood, Hotfoot, Roadside and many others as well as a current member of The Paybacks. Tony Wachter, a thirty year veteran of the recording studio as engineer, producer and vocalist on countless recordings. Chris Byars, studio session drummer, educator and in demand live drummer. Mark Aaron Smith, from the groups Dogwood, Hotfoot, Hotel and many others. Greg Gentry, current Payback, Wringer and many other local ensembles. NOYOKO has the experience, the chops and the Chutzpah to pull off such an ambitious project as performing the timeless, classic music of The Beatles, selling out shows across the South East.

SUNDAY JULY 9 1:30 – 3:30 pm — Leeds Theatre & Arts Center — Free!

Leeds Arts Council Artist Spotlight: Richard Lee Raybon, Jr.
Father of two, grandfather of five, I am happily married and retired and living in Vestavia Hills.

I’ve enjoyed doodling since I was in my teens but never pursued art seriously until my retirement about two years ago. My wife, Sue Ann, now calls herself an “art widow.” But she enjoys the results, too, and now often gives me ideas to try. We actually started off enjoying poetry and writing, still a great love of mine. I’m actually working on my fourth book of poetry—only this time I’m illustrating it myself.

Two years of self-taught practice has enabled me to adventure into several mediums including watercolor, acrylic, pastels, pencil, and ink. I also dabble in photo enhancements of my own work.
I’ve always enjoyed nature, so I draw most of my inspiration from the outdoors. And many species of the animal kingdom have found their way under my brush. I have not settled on any one style. I do realistic, impression, and abstract paintings and drawings. Art of any kind is fun and stimulating for me.
Most of my successful portraits of people have been with a pencil, although I have completed a few in watercolor.

Overall, I believe there’s artist in all of us. Just pick up a pen or pencil and give it a try!

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.  Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years”.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

We have one more weekend of shows for the fantastic theatre production of She Loves Me – directed by Brandi McClaran. Get tickets for March 3rd, 4th, or 5th by clicking here → Buy Tickets

Let Leeds Arts Council transport you to 1934 Budapest to Maraczek’s Parfumie and watch the story unfold to reveal Georg and Amalia, two individuals who love to hate each other, but unknowing to them are in love with each other through a Lonely Hearts Club. Follow this hilarious musical written by Joe Masterof with music and lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnock. The musical is based on the film The Shop Around The Corner and is the premise for the hit film You’ve Got Mail. Please join us February 24th through March 5th to see this fabulous cast and specatular show. Ticket cost is $17

Happy February! Love is in the air! Some Leeds Arts Council board members created an art piece in our planter for Leeds Main Street‘s contest! Thanks to Beverly Wison, Sandra Bailey, Jessica Carmon, & Mandi Rae Trott for putting your creative skills to work!

This piece is meant to draw your attention to the upcoming performance of She Loves Me – the opening date is February 24th. This theatrical performance is a PERFECT date night activity and it is here, right in your own hometown. Get tickets now at lac.booktix.com

We love Leeds.

Artist Tanna Rose Griggs donated a beautiful piece of her artwork to the Leeds Art Council which will be displayed in the permanent Art Gallery in the center.
Please drop by on Masterpiece Monday between 9-12 to see this wonderful work of art!
Thank you Tanna for supporting the Leeds Art Council.
Tanna also teaches art through the center. Call for information