With sales of three million albums worldwide and a reputation for spectacular live performances, the genesis of The Verve Pipe can be traced back to the early 90s.

Now you can witness the event yourself in two distinct concerts at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 5.

At 2:00 p.m. the band presents a family show featuring songs from their CD “A Family Album”.  “A Family Album” is an original collection of songs intended for the entire family with fun and inventive lyrics set to memorable melodies.  Tickets to this event are $9.

Later that evening at 7 p.m. the band will perform another concert with the songs fans know and love including “Photograph” and :The Freshmen”.  Tickets for this concert are $25 for reserved seating. If you have a group of ten or more, purchase your tickets together and save 10%!

In addition to lobby window sales, tickets to both events are available at the Brighton Community Education office located at the Miller Intergenerational Center, 850 Spencer Road in Brighton. You may also purchase  with Visa or MasterCard by phone (810) 299-4130.

The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is located on the campus of Brighton High School at 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116.

The Chenille Sisters celebrate silly better than just about anyone especially when they perform for kids. You’ll be overcome with laughter when you see kids and adults imitating an agitator during “The Washing Machine Song” and learn new dance moves to  “Locomotion.”  There are costumes, skits, surprises and tons of laughs.

With the Chenilles’ warm, wacky, join-right-in style, this show has a way of making kids feel like there’s a big, sparkly star smack in the middle of their foreheads!

The Chenille Sisters Kids Show is on the same day as their Signature Show!  A performance for the kids and then an encore for the adults!  The Chenille Sisters will be at the BCPA on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 2:00PM.  Tickets are $9.00 for reserved seating.

Call (810) 299-4130 for tickets.  The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI  48116

The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts 2010 Children’s Cultural Series invites you to  see Gemini and the Livingston County Chorale Children’s Chorus on Saturday, January 16 at 2 p.m.

Twin brothers Sam and Laz perform a variety of sing-along songs, hand motion tunes, folk tales, and music from around the world.  They also sing original songs about the everyday experiences of childhood and growing up.  Everyone from babies to grandparents love to sing along with Gemini who also display their talents on nearly a dozen instruments.

The show is tremendous fun with everything from laughter and boisterous fun to hushed lullabies and tender ballads.

Tickets are $9 and can be purchased at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116 or by calling 810-299-4130.  Visit http://www.brightonperformingarts.com for more information.

Stacy Swann is a mom of two, wife of one and a freelance writer and blogger living in Brighton.  She worked in the world of Detroit advertising for over 12 years before starting her own Rights Clearancebusiness.  You can contact Stacy at swanngirlz(at)gmail(dot)com and follow her on twitter @swanngirlz.