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Center for the Arts to host Six Mile Strings on Dec. 11


A string quartet from the Detroit area called Six Mile Strings will perform in concert Saturday, Dec. 11 at the PIX Theatre in downtown Lapeer.

A string quartet from the Detroit area called Six Mile Strings will perform in concert Saturday, Dec. 11 at the PIX Theatre in downtown Lapeer.

LAPEER — The holiday season is here, and Six Mile Strings is coming to Lapeer to make it memorable.

The Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer will host the string quartet Six Mile Strings at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the PIX Theatre in downtown Lapeer.

The Detroit ensemble is comprised of members Yuri Popo, Natalie Frakes, Alycia Wilder and Tom Sullivan.

According to their representative, “Six Mile Strings are a string quartet of friends who focus on performing classical and contemporary works. They aim to expand the scope and artistry of the traditional string quartet by working with artists of many genres and across disciplines.

“Beyond the concert stage, all four musicians are educators and the quartet works to provide insight into the contemporary world of music as well as giving a fundamental understanding of classical music.”

Their performance will be an opportunity to hear classical pieces as well as some original ones, along with holiday selections.

Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door, with tickets available for students and seniors for $16 in advance, $18 at the door.

For tickets or information, contact the Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer at 810-664- 4824 or visit CenterForTheArtsLapeer.org.