NextNow
NextNow
You’ve watched them grow. Now see them emerge.
Celebrate the next generation of artists and creative innovators.
An exciting evening infused with the creative spirit of UNCSA, NextNow includes a dynamic performance that demonstrates the impact of your support followed by an exclusive cocktail soiree with the next generation of artists and creative innovators.
Proceeds benefit student scholarships.
NextNow 2018 - Presented by Wells Fargo
Honorary Chair: Multi-Grammy Award Winner Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale (Drama '79) is both a “songwriter's songwriter,” who's written/co-written
many modern classics for iconic artists, as well as an intuitive sideman, who's enhanced
the music of a bevy of esteemed musicians. As a solo artist, since 1986 up until now,
he's created a body work spanning 29 albums of imaginative roots music, encompassing
country, bluegrass, soul, R&B and rock, as well as helping pave the way for the current
Americana movement. A longtime ambassador of the Americana genre, Jim received the WagonMaster Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by George Strait, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, as part of the 15th
annual Americana Honors & Awards.
Saturday, April 28, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Fantastic Finale Concert at the Stevens Center—an energetic, high-octane musical triumph honoring the School
of Music graduating class in their final UNCSA performance. Cocktail soiree immediately follows at the Benton Convention Center.
The most fun time I’ve ever had with School of the Arts!
Sue Henderson, Board of Visitors
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Contact
For questions regarding NextNow tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Advancement Office at 336-770-3332 or nextnow@uncsa.edu.
