High Point Attracts Top Entertainers to Benefit NC Children

Jim Quick and Coastline, 14-time winners, Entertainer of the Year

"HIGH POINT, NC ­- Two of the top Mid-Atlantic bands will entertain in High Point on Friday, Sept. 9 to benefit children in need of adoption and foster care services.

Jim Quick and Coastline, 14-time recipients of the coveted CAMMY Entertainer of the Year Award, and Sleeping Booty, a favored funk, rock, R&B, and hip-hop dance band, will headline the 8th annual Ilderton's High Point Beach Music Blast.

Proceeds from the Beach Music Blast go to Children's Home Society of North Carolina, founded in 1902 with the mission to promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe, and loving family. Last year CHS served more than 20,000 children and families who needed assistance in North Carolina.

"I was adopted myself, so this event holds a special place in my heart," said Dana Bett, lead singer of Sleeping Booty. "We love playing for this great cause and raising awareness of Children's Home Society of North Carolina. It will be a blast!"

Gates open Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Mendenhall Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point. Stage activities begin at 6 PM and continue until 11 PM. Free parking is available with food trucks providing convenient menu options for the entire family. Bring lawn chairs and blankets - but leave the coolers and pets at home.

Lead singer Dana Bett of Sleeping Booty

Advance tickets are available online through Sept 8 at $15 each and tickets at the gate will be $20. There is no admission charge for children under 12. Tickets are available online here.

"Every dollar we receive supports adoption, foster care, family education, family preservation, family finding, and teen pregnancy prevention programs," said Brian Maness, President and CEO of Children's Home Society NC.

The High Point Beach Music Blast also celebrates the 90^th (yes, ninetieth!) anniversary of presenting sponsor Ilderton Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram.

"We thank the community and many sponsors for making a difference," said Maness."

- A Press Release

Arts Splash Concert on July 10 features The Legacy Motown Revue

"Summer is here! Which means the High Point Arts Council’s annual Arts Splash summer concert series is about to be in full motion. Help celebrate the kick off of this year’s Arts Splash on Sun., July 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal in High Point with The Legacy Motown Revue. Arts Splash concerts are free to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic. 

To start on a high note for this year’s anticipated Arts Splash lineup, The Legacy Motown Revue will be performing some of the legendary music that helped shape music for many generations of listeners. The Legacy Motown Revue, which is headed by Stan Stigall, takes listeners on a journey back to the days of The Drifters, The Coasters, The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire, The Temptations, and many more legendary groups that had a heavy influence on the music of today. In addition to paying tribute to music that always deserves to be remembered, The Legacy Motown Revue takes their performances to the next level with their horn section and synchronizing dances and vocals. 

The Mendenhall Transportation Terminal is located right in the heart of downtown High Point at 220 E. Commerce Avenue. If there is a threat of rain, call 336-889-ARTS after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday to get the latest update on the event. For more information about this year’s Arts Splash concert series you may contact Clint Bowman at 336-889-2787 ext. 26 or at programs@highpointarts.org."

- A Press Release