March 9: Natalie Macmaster. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is offering Folk Society members a $5 discount on tickets to Natalie MacMaster in McGlohan Theater Sunday, March 9.

Acclaimed for taking Celtic music to new heights, Natalie MacMaster stuns crowds around the globe with her feverish fiddling and mesmerizing step dancing. Well-known to international audiences as one of Canada’s major talents, MacMaster has been an ambassador for traditional Celtic music and is credited with lifting the style to its contemporary prominence. Natalie’s performances resound with what the Los Angeles Times describes as "irresistible, keening passion" and The Buffalo News praises as "an exuberant, artful display of craft, skill, and intelligence that comes near to boggling the mind." This show is presented in association with Maxx Music. Sample her recordings at her website.

CFS members may use this discount by calling the Blumenthal box office at 704-372-1000 and asking for the Charlotte Folk Society discount. They may also access them online by going to this link for Natalie MacMaster tickets: LINK.

March 11: The Chieftains. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is offering Folk Society members a $5 discount on tickets to The Chieftains in Belk Theater on Tuesday, March 11.

Six time Grammy winners, The Chieftains are recognized for bringing Irish music to the world’s attention. They have uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated over the centuries, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive. Never afraid to shock purists and push boundaries, during their 40 years together The Chieftains have performed with many symphony orchestras, as well as some of the biggest names in pop, rock, and traditional music in Ireland and around the world. To listen and learn more, visit The Chieftains website.

CFS members may use this discount by calling the Blumenthal box office at 704-372-1000 and asking for the Charlotte Folk Society discount. They may also access them online by going to this link for Chieftains tickets: LINK.

April 4 & 5: The Kingston Trio. Charlotte Folk Society members, as well as their families and friends, are invited to purchase tickets discounted 25% for The Kingston Trio's concerts in the Charlotte Symphony's Pop Series, at 8 PM on April 4 and April 5, 2008 in the Belk Theatre of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Order tickets by calling Charlotte Symphony Group Sales Manager Joan Foley at 704-972-2003, extension 233, and identify yourself as a Charlotte Folk Society member. Offer is not available online. Order early for best seats. Discounted tickets range in price from $12 to $51, with no additional handling charges. Visit www.charlottesymphony.org/pops.htm.