JEFFERSON STARSHIP HEADLINES FOR CARNEVALE NIGHTS AT LEVIS COMMONS – COME PLAY IN STYLE! Come play in style in the spirit of an Italian street festival June 9-10, 2006, from 6-11 p.m. at The Town Center at Levis Commons. See the legendary Jefferson Starship perform Friday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night’s lineup includes the Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers, Zydeco Superstar C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, and local R&B great Roman Griswold. “Carnevale Nights promises two exciting evenings of incredible food and spirits, live entertainment, gaming and fun – all for the greater purpose of benefiting Toledo Opera’s education and outreach programs,” describes Toledo Opera General Director Renay Conlin. Get ready to rock with the renowned Jefferson Starship on Friday night, June 9, starting at 7:30 p.m. This legendary group now features a stellar cast of old and new players, including, Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship founder Paul Kantner, Country Joe McDonald from Country Joe and the Fish, Quicksilver co-founder David Freiberg, original Grateful Dead pianist Tom Constanten, The Tubes co-founder Prairie Prince and Jefferson Starship’s Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith, Linda Imperial and Diana Mangano. Diana has sung Grace Slick’s repertoire for the past 13 years. Grace retired from touring in 1989. Zydeco Superstar C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band bring their infectious, boisterous music to fans in Northwest Ohio, on Saturday, June 10, at 9 p.m. With a solo career dating back to 1987 and five previous albums under his belt, C.J. Chenier is widely and wildly regarded as one of the genre’s best singers, musicians and live performers. Living Blues magazine named him “the best living Zydeco singer and accordionist,” and Billboard called him “the heir to the Zydeco throne.” Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers also perform Saturday night, June 10, at 8 p.m. This vintage group began performing before Motown and continues to play to rave reviews today. The Pioneers consist of Joe Weaver, Stanley Mitchell and Kenny Martin. Weaver is best known for his hit 'Baby I Love You So' on Detroit's Fortune label. He was also house pianist and bandleader at Fortune, where he backed Nolan Strong, Andre Williams, The Five Dollars, The Royal Jokers and many others. Stanley Mitchell had a Top 5 hit with 'Four O'Clock in the Morning' for the legendary Chess label in Chicago. Kenny Martin scored big with 'I'm Sorry' for the Federal label down in Cincinnati and then went on to record for Big Top in New York. He was the first artist to ever record a tune written by Barry Gordy. Local R&B great Roman Griswold will start off Saturday’s lineup performing at 7 p.m., along with Big Blues Bob Michaels accompanied by Voodoo Libido. Griswold has dominated the Toledo area blues scene for years and continues to delight audiences. Live entertainment for Carnevale Nights is being arranged by Blue Suits productions. Let the Good Times Roll! In addition to live entertainment, Carnevale Nights features great food and gaming activities including, Black Jack, Texas Hold ‘em and slot machines. There’s a raffle that guests may enter to win big-ticket prizes, including a trip to Las Vegas, courtesy of AAA Northwest Ohio. The event includes the eclectic cuisine of Levis Commons’ restaurants and eateries, including Biaggi’s; Bistro Wasabi; Max and Erma’s; Blue Pacific Grill; Johnny Rocket’s; Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery; Schakolad Chocolate Factory; Showcase Cinema popcorn; and Starbucks. A selection of fine wines and specialty beers will be available as well. Carnevale Nights takes place at The Town Center at Levis Commons located at the corner of I-475 and Rt. 25 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Event hours are from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission tickets are $15 and are available at the door and in advance at the following locations:
Carnevale Nights is made possible by the support of Buckeye CableSystem, McDonald Financial Group, The Town Center at Levis Commons, Heidelberg Distributing, National City Bank, AAA Northwest Ohio, ThermaTru Door, Dillin Corp., CPS Protection Services, Inc., Toledo Tent, Lamar Advertising, Toledo Free Press, 101.5 The River, and 1370 WSPD. For more information about Carnevale Nights call Toledo Opera at 419-255-7464 or e-mail us at: jewry@toledoopera.org |