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Sunday, March 2, 2025 – 2:00PM
Deconstructing A Hard Day’s Night
Hosted by Beatleologist SCOTT FREIMAN
1964 was a critical year in Beatles history. After being ignored by Capitol Records in America, the Beatles finally broke through, releasing several hit singles and albums and making a triumphant debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. Later that year, they created the groundbreaking film, A Hard Day’s Night, for which Lennon and McCartney wrote some of their best songs to date.
Join renowned producer, composer and Deconstructing the Beatles series creator Scott Freiman for hist latest Deconstructing the Beatles lecture, Deconstructing A Hard Day’s Night. Scott will share the stories behind the 1964 Beatles along with a track-by-track look at the songs of A Hard Day’s Night, including “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “And I Love Her,” and the title track. As usual, Scott will be sharing rare audio, video, and photos of the Beatles.
About The Lectures
Scott Freiman combines his love of The Beatles with his experience as a composer, producer and engineer to deliver unique educational lectures about the creative process of the Beatles. He moves past the personalities of the four Beatles to uncover the reasons why their music continues to be loved by millions.
Scott’s multimedia presentations transport his audiences into Abbey Road Studio with anecdotes about The Beatles’ recording sessions, allowing fans to experience the evolution of The Beatles’ groundbreaking albums and songs.
Scott’s lectures have entertained audiences of musicians and non-musicians alike, from pre-teenagers to octogenarians. Once you’ve attended one of Scott’s presentations, you’ll never listen to The Beatles or any other music the same way again!
About Scott Freiman
Scott Freiman is a composer, a musician, and a software entrepreneur. Mr. Freiman is the CEO of Qwire, which creates collaborative cloud-based software that addresses significant problems with music licensing and cue sheet reporting for film and television. Scott is the creator of Deconstructing The Beatles, a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of the Fab Four. Mr. Freiman has presented his lectures to sold out audiences throughout North America at theaters, museums and corporations, such as Pixar, Google, and Facebook. Scott has also lectured at colleges and universities and has taught a 13-part course at Yale University entitled The Beatles in The Studio.
Scott Freiman is featured in nine Deconstructing the Beatles films currently showing in theatres and available on DVD and streaming. They include films on the Birth of the Beatles, the 1963 Beatles, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Magical Mystery Tour, the White Album, and Abbey Road. In addition, Mr. Freiman’s Deconstructing the Beatles’ Chords and Progressions DVD teaches songwriting using the music of the Beatles.
To learn more about Scott and Deconstructing the Beatles, go to www.deconstructingthebeatles.com.
Friday, March 21, 2025 – 8:00PM
Comedy Show: Mark Chalifoux
with Rashika Jaipuriar
Mark Chalifoux
Mark Chalifoux is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who’s been featured on Nateland, Dry Bar and FOX. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back, relatable style that belies a sharp-wit and unflinching honesty honed through his rise in the comedy clubs of New York City.
Mark’s Dry Bar Comedy special got millions of views across social media and his debut album, “Think Fast”, opened at No. 2 in Apple Music and was called “one of the funniest albums of the year” by the Daily Dot. His jokes can be heard daily on SiriusXM and have been streamed more than 3 million times on Pandora.
Chalifoux was also the longtime writer behind The Dad, one of the most popular social media comedy accounts with more than 10 million followers.
Rashika Jaipuriar
Rashika Jaipuriar is a journalist-turned-stand-up comedian based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she brings her sharp wit and infectious energy to stages across the Midwest.
With a knack for blending captivating storytelling with clever punchlines, Rashika invites you into her world — sharing her insights on being a Stay-at-Home Daughter, growing up in an immigrant family, navigating her love-hate relationship with the Midwest and *gestures broadly around* these unprecedented times.
In August, Rashika won the 2024 Crosstown Comedy Festival in Cincinnati. She was also a semi-finalist in this year’s Cincinnati’s Funniest Person Contest.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 7:00PM
Pop Up Chorus Broadway!
Musical Theater Sing-along to WICKED
Do you like to sing? Do you adore musicals and sing along to your favorite soundtracks? Have you thought about joining a chorus but are too busy to commit? If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, you belong in Pop Up Chorus Broadway!
This is a low-pressure, high-fun event for lovers of musical theater. It’s a chance to make great music in a welcoming setting with minimal commitment. At our events, conductor Sean Grier, teaches two show tunes and when everyone is ready, we do a dress rehearsal, and end with a final filmed performance. This is your chance to feel the joy of singing with others. It’s easy and fun! Everybody is welcome, regardless of ability. Come be a part of the chorus (line), ensemble and cast! Pop Up Broadway is everybody’s opening night and your chance to sing the show tunes you love!
Conductor: Sean Grier
When not teaching undergraduate courses in music education or conducting Treble Voice Glee Club at UNC, Chapel Hill, Pop Up Chorus Broadway conductor, Sean Grier PhD., can be found singing along to his favorite soundtrack albums! If pressed, this lover of musical theater would tell you his top shows include West Side Story, Rent, Chicago, South Pacific, Les Misérables and Wicked, (but he will not be limited to just those!) After completing his undergraduate degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education at Michigan State University, Sean taught middle and high school chorus at Durham School of the Arts (DSA). A musical pied piper for young singers, an NC education colleague observed that “Sean made chorus cool, even for boys! His students adored him because he created a safe, welcoming, and family-like home in his classroom. He is a truly special teacher.” After a hugely successful nine years teaching at DSA, Sean left to pursue his Doctorate in Music Education at The University of Michigan—Ann Arbor. Sean is excited to be back in North Carolina, a state that he calls home. He now teaches at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the Department of Music and is leading Pop Up Chorus Broadway events for everyone who loves musical theater. He will tell you that dreams truly do come true. Come and sing with us at Pop Up Broadway!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 8:00PM
Comedy Show: Karen Morgan
with TBD
Karen Morgan
Karen has been performing clean standup comedy in theaters and performing arts centers for almost two decades. She entertains audiences nationwide with her relatable observations of family and everyday life. Her funny, sentimental stories of growing up in the 1970s & 80s are a particularly big hit with GenXers, Gen Jonesers and Baby Boomers. Karen’s “real” humor, clean material and conversational delivery connect quickly with PAC audiences.
Karen has also built a strong community of friends on social media who love to buy tickets to her live shows. She has 2 Dry Bar Comedy Specials: Go Dawgs (with millions of views on Facebook & YouTube) and Rub Some Dirt On It (Top 10 List of 2023). She has been featured in The Washington Post, HuffPost and The Insider. Her credits also include Sirius XM Radio, Gotham Comedy Live and Nickelodeon Television. Karen lives in Cumberland, Maine but was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She loves to travel for comedy shows, especially if there is a Waffle House along the way.
Opener info coming soon.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 8:00PM
Comedy Show: Tony Deyo
with TBD
Tony Deyo
Tony Deyo is a stand-up comedian known most notably for his sharp, quick material and near-perfect comedic timing almost certainly gained from his years as a professional symphony musician. New York City’s Village Voice calls him “one of the tightest joke writers in the business.” In 2013, he made his late-night television debut on CONAN. Within a year, he had added appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. His album, “Comedy Road Trip”, landed on the Billboard Magazine comedy chart and debuted as the #1 selling stand-up album on iTunes. He recently appeared on Jeff Foxworthy’s podcast, “A Comic Mind”, was named one of the year’s best by the New York Post, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Opener info coming soon.
Friday, June 7, 2025 – 7:30PM
Heather Maloney
with Abigail Dowd
Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables. Heather has toured nationally as a headliner as well as in support of acts like Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, Gary Clark Jr., Colin Hay, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many more. The New York Times called her music “utterly gorgeous, visceral” and SPIN Magazine described her as “stunning, breathy, and starkly memorable”.
Opening for Heather is Abigail Dowd, Singer, songwriter, and guitarist who grew up under the longleaf pines in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. Pulling from her heritage of storytelling and determination, Dowd weaves hints of Celtic melodies with the soulful gospel of the south to create a sound that dances between folk, rock and blues.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 7:00PM
Pop Up Chorus PRIDE
Musical Theater Sing-along to “Benny and the Jets” by Elton John and “Good Luck, Babe” by Chappell Roan
Pop Up Chorus
Come celebrate PRIDE 2025 by singing two classic songs with a room full of peers! Wrap yourself in a rainbow flag, let loose, and sing your heart out!
But What is Pop Up Chorus?
Ask yourself these questions: Do you like to sing? Have you thought about joining a chorus but are too busy to commit? Do you sing in the shower or in your car? Did you sing in college or school but don’t have an opportunity to now? Do you want to be in a giant band? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you belong in Pop Up Chorus!
We’re an ad hoc chorus with no audition or weekly commitment. People turn up when they want to sing and love the song choices! We’re never the same group twice and everyone is welcome, regardless of singing ability.
At each event, our conductors, teach two songs and when everyone is ready, we do a dress rehearsal, and end with a final filmed performance. This is your chance to feel the joy of singing with others. It’s easy and fun!
Friday, June 20, 2025 – 7:00PM
Juneteenth Jamboree
Presented by Country Soul Songbook
Information and event details are to come.
