Sammons Center for the Arts

Some people are born with extraordinary talent; others spend their lives dedicated to developing something special. Peter DiCesare is the result when those qualities collide to form a star in the making. With an energy that radiates and a voice that soars, Peter will charm and entrance you with his debut Sammons Cabaret show “That’s […]

Starting the night with 3-time GRAMMY-winning Brannen Temple on drums and the renowned musical veteran Red Young on Hammond B-3 organ, prepare to realize just how much music two people can make. Coming together as The Brannen & Red Show, this truly dynamic duo will fill the air with sounds, rhythms, and artistry emitted straight […]

“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked and followed with “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Performing in Sammons Cabaret is not just any “Rose.” Rosana’s voice is sweeter than any rose and you have probably heard the name of locally celebrated and internationally acclaimed Rosana Eckert. She is making her debut […]

A familiar face at Sammons Jazz, drummer Efren Guzman fronts his own group for the first time in our concert series with his own group, the Buenos Días Social Club Latín Jazz Quartet. Joined by Tony Palos on piano, Fifo Rengifo on bass, and Ricardo Taglafierro on percussion, this set will turn strangers into amigos […]

Let’s kick off the Fall 2024 Sammons Cabaret season the best way we know how with the eagerly anticipated Astrid Merriman Cabaret and Cabernet Fête! This concert season staple showcases a lineup of local stars, some familiar and some new, singing crowd favorites and show tune hits. Included in the cast are local legends such […]

Sammons Jazz Artistic Director and Steinway Artist Arlington Jones brings back Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band for another night of his original music, captivating orchestrations, and hip grooves. In both sets Arlington is featured on piano with Arlington “Ollie” Jones III on drums, James Driscoll on bass, Jorge Ginorio on percussion, Quamon Fowler […]

Seen last year in the nationally touring musical production of 1776, Liz Mikel delivers a hometown concert that promises to transport the audience directly to Broadway in New York City, where she has spent much of her career. Boasting a list of appearances on renowned stages in many hit productions, there is no way of […]

Director of the Roots, Jazz, and American Music Program at Booker T. Washington, drummer Terence Hobdy Music fronts his band for the first time at Sammons Jazz. Picking back up for another drums-driven hour is the Stockton Helbing Quintet, showing off tricks of the trade from Stockton’s experience playing for Maynard Ferguson and Doc Severinsen.

Brimming with wit and charm, Kevin Paul Hofeditz shares wisdom from his life with “It’s When All the Songs Make Sense,” a show that dares to answer the question, “How do you know when you’re in love?” Professing his story through the songs of Stephen Sondheim, Henry Mancini, and Michel LeGrand, among others, this retired […]

The Astrid Merriman Cabaret and Cabernet Fête showcases a lineup of local stars, some familiar and some new, singing crowd favorites and Broadway hits. Included in the cast are local legends such as Keron Jackson, Audra Scott, and Carolyn Lee Jones, to name a few. This show is a wonderful sampling of the great talent […]

Former Artistic Director Roger Boykin presents the Heritage String Quartette featuring arrangements and original compositions written during the pandemic and played by an ensemble comprised of his former students. The night continues with pianist and local legend Bill Lohr and Friends who traveled the world playing for greats like Carmen McRae and Lou Rawlins.