Motown and More Concert and Dinner (one session)

Motown and More Concert and Dinner
at the HISTORIC ABBEVILLE OPERA HOUSE

100 Court Square Abbeville, SC 29620

DATE:             Saturday, October 22, 2022
TIME:             4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
LOCATION:    Boulevard Overflow Parking. We will leave promptly at 4:00 PM.

COST:             $35.00 (Covers event tickets and transportation)

DINNER:         On your own at Village Grille

At the turn of the 20th century there were many "road companies" producing shows in New York City. Once the production was assembled, the show traveled throughout the country. One of the more popular tours went from New York to Richmond to Atlanta. For a number of years, Abbeville was an overnight stop for the entire touring company. Several members of the community decided that if this area had a facility, since the traveling companies were coming through the area anyway, Abbeville could sponsor some of these touring productions.

On October 1, 1908, what was then the Abbeville District dedicated a new Abbeville County Courthouse and City Hall. The grand old theatre now known as the Abbeville Opera House was a part of that splendid pair of buildings "equal in beauty of architecture and modern conveniences of any in the state," according to regional newspaper accounts of the day. From that time on, all the "greats and near greats" played on the magnificent Opera House stage. Vaudeville was in its "heyday" as was Abbeville and the Abbeville Opera House.

Today, most people who visit the historic Abbeville Opera House see a building that represents a microcosm of the history of Abbeville since the turn-of-the-century. Efforts toward preservation and renewal of Abbeville and the renewal of the Abbeville Opera House began some thirty years ago. The refurbished theatre operates year-round. The 218 newly refurbished seats face a 7,800-square-foot (720 m²) stage. The balcony has 92 seats and the turn of the 20th century boxes seat up to 6 people in each of the four box seats.

Back by Popular Demand Join us for a night of unforgettable fun with United Sound Entertainment. This group manages to combine "old school" and "new school" together. Their Motown vibe paired with silky smooth jazz creates a musical blend you don't want to miss.

Abbeville Village Grille


Thank you to the 2022 Gold Sponsor of Professional and Lifelong Learning,
Cancer Association of Anderson. 

“Lessening the burden on Anderson County residents battling cancer!”
 

To participate in this learning event, simply complete the registration information below. We will reach back to you by phone or email to finalize event details and collect fees. 13 tickets available. Registration requested by September 15, 2022.