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Ukuleles add comic element to concert
Orchestra to play modern music with popular Hawaiian instrument
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The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Hodgson Concert Hall at 230 River Road on the University of Georgia campus in Athens.
Combining charming Kiwi humor with expert musicality, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra presents the ukulele as it’s never been played before, featuring songs made famous by such diverse artists as Justin Timberlake, Dolly Parton, Elvis, The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, Prince and Kings of Leon. The WIUO will perform its unique concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 in Hodgson Concert Hall at the University of Georgia in Athens. Tickets are $25 to $35 and are discounted for UGA students.