SFCC Matinee Series: Mark & Clark January 20, 2009

The South Florida Community College Matinee Series welcomes Mark & Clark on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1:30 p.m. in the SFCC Auditorium.

Known as the "Original Twin Piano Twins," Mark & Clark are identical twins who play the piano, sing, and perform everything from musical comedy to dramatic interpretation of the classics. Their highly personable and dynamic entertaining style has enthralled audiences throughout the world. They have played in Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan, the Panama Canal, South America, Mexico, and every state in the United States.

Late columnist Forrest Duke described them as having "the flash of Liberace, a lot of Jerry Lee Lewis, and the piano artistry of Ferrante and Teicher." Renowned entertainer/pianist Victor Borge called them "two of the most talented pianists I have ever seen."

Mark & Clark are high-energy performers whose talents extend to composing as well. Their first album, "Doubletake" on Columbia Records, went gold in five countries in Europe. All but two of the songs on the album were all originals penned by Mark & Clark.

Their numerous television credits include the "Merv Griffin Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "The Joe Franklin Show," and "The Johnny Carson Show." Other performances include shows at The Frontier in Las Vegas, and in Atlantic City at the Tropicana and the Trump Plaza, where Mark & Clark were scheduled for four weeks and ended up staying for three years. They have also given special performances for Howard Hughes and Donald Trump. The duo moved to Las Vegas in 2000, where they continue to travel the world entertaining, including a Florida tour each winter.

The SFCC Matinee Series is sponsored by Rick and Jean Moyer, Dr. and Mrs. Placido M. Roquiz Jr., and Drs. Abe and Carmelita Lim.

Tickets for this performance range from $10 to $17 and may be purchased online at http://performances.southflorida.edu, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tickets may also be purchased Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. by calling the SFCC Box Office at (863) 784-7178 or by visiting the SFCC Box Office located at the SFCC Auditorium, 600 West College Drive, Highlands Campus.

Official Website: http://performances.southflorida.edu