Tonight at 8pm, Uptown! Knauer and Performing Arts Center will host a Star Wars-themed rock concert called Galactic Empire.
Even if you’re not a fan of “Star Wars,” this Galactic Empire rock concert will thrill any music lover, from the heavy metal head to the Jedi enthusiast.
“Galactic Empire is similar to a Trans-Siberian orchestra,” said Mike Windish, founder of Windish Productions, the group hosting this event. “They take all of John Williams’ very famous music from the Star Wars movies and perform it in a heavy metal, contemporary genre. But they also do it dressed up like the actual characters from the Galactic Empire.”
Mike is definitely looking forward to working with Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center to host Galactic Empire, especially because it will be the first time the band has been to Uptown!, the newest arts center in the borough. Since the venue only opened this past January, Uptown! is eager to fill the space with thriving talent.
“We’re encouraging families to come, and for everyone to arrive in costume,” Mike said. “It’s definitely not just a gimmick. It is fun and playful, but they are playing the music at the highest level. And Williams’ music is extremely cinematic, romantic, classical.”
Angela Scully, executive director of Uptown, is excited to partner with Windish Productions, one of the theater’s resident companies. “What Mike has is an eye for 
excellence,” she affirmed. “He wants the patron to have the highest possible experience when they come to a show, and he wants the artist to be able to work at their peak level as well. I think that there’s something very unique in the air here.”
Tickets are $25 online and $28 at the door. If you are a student, tickets will cost $17 online and $20 at the door. Visit Uptown! online to learn more about their various events.
