Three Rivers College Patrons of the Arts present “Feelin’ Groovy” at 7 p.m. Jan. 20, at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
Sponsored by Dental Arts Group, tickets are $15 and are available online at tinnin.ticketleap.com. Tickets will be sold at the door, if any remain. All seats reserved. To find out more and view a complete list of events at Three Rivers, visit trcc.edu/events.
Join Jim Witter for a nostalgic trip through the ’60s as he brings the timeless music of Simon & Garfunkel to life, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Boxer.”
It Was A Time Of New Beginnings
John F. Kennedy became the youngest ever elected President of the United States and ushered in a new era of hope. Martin Luther King Jr. led the civil rights movement to new heights, ultimately leading to the signing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. The whole world watched Neil Armstrong become the first human being to ever set foot on the moon. Musically we saw the rise of the “Motown Sound,” the “British Invasion,” and the hugely popular folk/rock scene.
Of course, the decade had its share of dark moments as well. The assassinations of President Kennedy and Dr. King. Drug addiction in several prominent musicians ultimately led to their deaths, including Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. The war in Vietnam dragged on, and anti-war protests became violent. Despite these and other tragic events the general, underlying message of the decade was one of peace, love, and hope.
In 1957, Jerry Landis and Tom Grath had a moderate hit with their song “Hey Schoolgirl.” The duo’s real names were Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Their music and lyrics are synonymous with the 60’s. From “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” their songs act as bookends to the decade of freedom and love.
Get ready to let your hair down, kick off your shoes, and get “Feelin’ Groovy,” as Jim and the boys take you back in time. Songs like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Boxer,” and many more will have you singing along and chanting “Far Out!!”
