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The Eric Smith Songwriting Challenge: Birthday Celebration


Lewisville Grand Theater

Calling all songwriters! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the stage, you’re invited to join Acoustic Fridays (sponsored by the Visual Art League) for its quarterly Eric Smith Songwriting Challenge. This free event takes place in the MCL Grand’s intimate Black Box Theater and provides an opportunity for singer-songwriters – and listeners! – to experience the courageous and exquisite beauty of original songwriting.

Join us as a Songwriter:
The Acoustic Fridays group is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, so it only seems fitting that the upcoming challenge incorporates the theme of “birthday/celebration.” Participants are asked to write and perform songs using the word “birthday” or “celebration," or following a theme based on those words. 

Participating songwriters may perform their songs on acoustic instruments (amplified acoustic guitars are OK) or a cappella. We encourage solo performances, but songwriters may have an accompanist, also playing an acoustic instrument. The exception to the acoustic instrument rule is keyboard or electric bass is allowed.

There are no prizes and only two rules: Songs must be written specifically for this challenge and must be debuted at the event. The challenge starts at 7 p.m., though we encourage performers to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to select a performance slot on the sign-up sheet. Invite your friends and family to attend.

Join us as an Audience Member: 
The event is free and open to the public. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and ends when all songwriters have performed. 

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater is the premier public arts center in Southern Denton County. Opened in January 2011, the facility includes a 300-seat proscenium theatre, block box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and five classrooms. Medical City Lewisville has a multi-year naming rights agreement for the facility.

To reach MCL Grand from I-35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. MCL Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall.

For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit MCLGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.

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100 N. Charles Street · Lewisville, TX 75057


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