“Stars” Acoustic Friday’s Songwriter Challenge

Lewisville Grand Theater will hold the Acoustic Friday’s Songwriter Challenge on Friday, May 16, 7 p.m., in the Black Box Theater, 100 N. Charles Street.

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 Songwriting Challenge. This free event gives singer-songwriters – and listeners – the courageous and exquisite beauty of original songwriting.

Each challenge has a theme, and this event’s theme is “Stars.” Be creative and shoot for the moon with this challenge.

Participating songwriters may perform their songs on acoustic instruments (amplified acoustic guitars are allowed) 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 event is free and open to the public. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and ends when all the songwriters have performed.

The Grand is Lewisville’s home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.