There's something for everyone at the Arlington Arts Council's Variety Show on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, located next to Arlington High School at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

The afternoon show features renowned Atlanta magician and comedian Mark Robinson, who has opened for Jeff Foxworthy and appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Lem Pratt and his Hard Road Band will play country music and gospel. From Seattle, Pieces of Eight will perform barbershop quartet-style tunes. Finally, Rosalie Boyle, an expert young harpist from Arlington, adds a touch of class to the show.

Arts Council members are excited about the quality of the lineup.

"Mark Robinson is more than just a magician," said Arts Council president Sarah Arney. "He's a comedian, illusionist and juggler."

The professional magician has appeared in two command performances for the Incredible Acrobats of Shang-hai and half-time shows for the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Lakers. During a four-year contract with Six Flags, Mark performed hundreds of magic, illusion, and variety shows for over a quarter million people. He has filmed national television commercials and appeared in television shows for NBC and Warner Brothers.

Lem Pratt is a country musician whose band will perform songs made popular through many generations, as well as some of his original numbers. After years of playing lead guitar with a variety of country and western swing bands, Pratt began a solo career while a ranger for the National Park Service. He has appeared at the Sun Bowl Stadium and was a guest performer at the 10th Western Music Association (WMA) festival.

"His style has been described as a cross between the charm of Roy Rogers and the grit of John Wayne," said Arney.

In addition to cowboy and country western concerts, Pratt offers his Christian country at fairs, rodeos, festivals and private parties. A talented guitarist, Pratt often pulls out the banjo, mandolin or fiddle to do some bluegrass picking as well.

Pieces of Eight is comprised of baritone Jim Buchan, lead singer Jim Civarra, tenor Bill Dergan, and bassist Gary Epps, all from the Seattle area. The barbershop quartet sings a wide variety of music from the 1920s through the 1960s, ranging from Broadway to gospel to love songs and folk songs. They may even throw in some holiday tunes for the concert in Arlington.

Proceeds from the Nov. 14 concert supports public art in Arlington.

Tickets are available at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave. in downtown Arlington, or online at www.byrnesperformingarts.org. For more information, call 360-403-3448.