Westhampton Beach - Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's exciting 2009 season continues.

Throughout theses challenging times, the arts continue to serve as a reminder of humanity's enduring power - a reassurance that we will survive and thrive – just as the arts have endured over the centuries. The arts lift our spirits and give us mental and emotional pause from the stress of everyday life. There is nothing more inspiring than live performance and the Westhampton Beach PAC has the distinct honor of being able to present the very finest in the performing arts. As the most beautiful, acoustically pitch-perfect, intimate space on Long Island, The Center creates the perfect concert-going experience.

With its 11th season underway, the WHBPAC invites you to celebrate the transformative power of the arts. From folk to pop, opera to rock, Tango to punk, and comedy to cabaret, and with some oldies and show-tunes to round out the mix, this texturally rich season offers something for everyone. Now is the time to embrace the arts and reinvigorate your spirits.

It's quite amazing that 21 of the 38 performers this season have garnered prestigious Grammy Awards and nominations - over 100 awards and nods combined. Six of the performers are Rock & Roll or Vocal Group Hall of Famers. Regina Carter is the proud recipient of the coveted MacArthur Genius Award for scholars and artists and in 2005, Patti Smith was named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture. Many of the artists have earned other esteemed awards and nominations including Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Emmy Awards, Juno Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards and so many others, too many to name!

The Center is so honored to host such talented and venerated performing artists this season. Be sure to purchase your tickets early to guarantee the most desirable seats. Check out the star-studded line-up 2009 Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Schedule of Events.

August
Saturday, Aug. 29 - New York City Opera
Sunday, Aug. 30 - The Neville Brothers with Dr. John and The Lower 411

September
Friday, Sept. 4 - Louis CK
Saturday, Sept. 5 - Brian Stokes Mitchell
Sunday, Sept. 6 - Steve Earle and Allison Moorer

October
Saturday, Oct. 10 - Richard Thompson and Loudon Wainwright "Loud & Rich"
Saturday, Oct. 24 - Ray Parker, Jr.

November
Sunday, Nov. 1 - Keb' Mo
Friday, Nov. 27 - The Great Mummy Robbery

December
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Chanticleer

The Box Office opens at 12 noon and you can also purchase tickets on-line at www.whbpac.org. Don't miss your chance to see these world-class performances in one of the most cherished theatres on Long Island. Call the Box Office at 631-288-1500. The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and later on show nights.