It’s a New Year at Black Rep!
The Providence Black Repertory Company present the music of TWYCE on New Year’ s Eve. TWYCE will perform starting at 9:30 pm at the Xxodus CafŽ, 276 Westminster Street. Tickets, which are $25, can be purchased at the Black Rep box office starting at 9:00 pm the night of the show, via the Black Rep box office (boxoffice@blackrep.org) and through Patricia at SheSees Productions (401-699-4078)Manuel Barros Jr. began his music career as teenager in the band Twilighters, along with Jeffrey Osborne, Victor and Perry “Tiny“ Tavares of Tavares, and John Byrd. As his teen years turned into adulthood, he became the opening act for popular artists like Isaac Hayes, Barry White, The Orlons, and The Chiffons. By the mid 70 of , and . As his teen years turned into adulthood, he became the opening act for popular artists like , , , and . By the mid 70’s Manny found himself in Philadelphia as a songwriter with Joe Jefferson and Charlie Simmons, songwriters for the popular 70’s band The Spinners.Manny’s love for music and an audience put back behind the microphone with “Perfect Time“ a duo with his long time friend Milton Javery. After a brief hiatus Manny returned to the performing arts with the encouragement and coaching from Rose Weaver in an off Broadway tour of Stepping Out. By the early 80’s, he became the founder and leader of Fokis a popular dance band in many Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts dance clubs. As the 80’s drew to a close Fokis reorganized and expanded and became TWYCE one of Rhode Island’s favorite club entertainment.
began his music career as teenager in the band , along with , In addition to the musical stylings of TWYCE, guests will be treated to a complimentary champagne toast and hor douvres and Black Rep resident DJs spinning the best in R&B, Funk and Old School Hip Hop all night long.“New Year’s Eve is always a great party at The Providence Black Repertory Company.“ Says Artistic/Executive Director of Black Rep, Donald W. King. “Its our time to come together with our friends and family, new and old, to celebrate and set the tone for the exciting and fruitful year to come.“
TWYCE will perform at 9:30 pm Monday, December 31st, at The Providence Black Repertory Company, 276 Westminster Street, Providence. Tickets, which are $25, can be purchased at the Black Rep box office starting at 9:00 pm the night of the show, via the Black Rep box office (boxoffice@blackrep.org) and through Patricia at SheSees Productions (401-699-4078). For more information, call Micah Salkind the Black Rep at 401-351-0353 x102.will perform at , at The Providence Black Repertory Company, 276 Westminster Street, Providence. Tickets, which are , can be purchased at the Black Rep box office starting at pm the night of the show, via the Black Rep box office () and through Patricia at SheSees Productions (). For more information, call Micah Salkind the Black Rep at 401-351-0353 x102.***
The Providence Black Repertory Company (Black Rep) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that produces and presents artistic performances that bring people together, provoke thought, inspire hope, and create understanding. The Black Rep is an arts organization that provides a unique experience inspired by the cultural traditions of the African Diaspora in three key areas: Theater, Education, and Public Programs.
