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Karyne Arys (Flamenco)
Award-winning flamenco dancer, Karyne Arys makes her stunning debut at the festival. Creator of Le Studio Flamenco in Bordeaux, France, Karyne brings nuanced athleticism and sensitive artistry to this ancient Spanish dance and music form, joined by Paul Buttin on flamenco guitar and Kahlil Sabbagh on cajón. From the director of the Pine Mountain Music Festival, “I stumbled upon this show when I was travelling in the South of France and Spain. I saw a poster on the little theater…
Find out more »GEM EVENT – The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
...A Legend Lives On The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since. The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back…
Find out more »GEM EVENT – Dave Wickerham
Dave Wickerham was born in Encino, California in 1962. He began playing the electronic organ at the age of four and had his first pipe organ experience at age ten. His musical education started at age seven. When he moved to Arizona in 1976, he became Associate Organist at the famous Organ Stop Pizza Restaurants in Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson. While in Arizona, he continued his musical studies with Roseamond Crowley, one of the few remaining descendants of the Louis…
Find out more »Creative Compass Children’s Theatre
Peas & Harmony – the Princess & the Pea (Remixed) Performances Friday, July 27, 7:00 pm & Saturday, July 28, 2:00 pm Trumpets blare, and with them come swashbuckling jesters, dancing peas, a pompous royal entourage and a zany collection of other delightful kingdom characters! Everyone's at odds when the time comes for the comic-book-loving prince to find the right girl amongst a gaggle of silly princesses. Go from auditions to performance in just five days with Compass Creative Dramatics touring…
Find out more »Ole & Lena’s Family Reunion
Snooty cousin Mildred was encouraged by her psychologist to return to her roots. Without asking, she sent invitations to the whole family inviting them to a family reunion at Ole & Lena's farm. The only problem is she forgot to ask Lena or Ole. Although caught by surprise, Lena loves the idea of getting the family together. Not Ole, he has other plans. His lodge is holding the International Euchre Tournament on the same day as the reunion. Sven and…
Find out more »Judy Collins
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. The…
Find out more »GEM EVENT – Michael Mizrahi & Friends: Tribute to Leonard Bernstein
Praised as "intrepid" (Philadelphia Inquirer), "engaging" (Houston Chronicle), and "endlessly fascinating" (WQXR New York), pianist Michael Mizrahi has won acclaim for his compelling performances of a wide-ranging repertoire and his ability to connect with audiences of all ages. He has appeared as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and teaching artist across the United States and abroad. Mr. Mizrahi has performed in the world’s leading concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Toyko’s Suntory Hall, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Jordan Hall and…
Find out more »GEM EVENT – ABBA Salute
ABBA Salute is quite literally the most accurate ABBA tribute band in the country. With painstaking attention to detail, they’ve recreated an ABBA experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Fronted by two dynamic ladies with angelic voices, and backed by a group of world class musicians, the music of the greatest pop band in history comes to life in a Las Vegas type show that mesmerizes the viewer, both young and old alike. This show opens with a tribute to the…
Find out more »Beethoven and Banjos – An Annual Musical Celebration for the UP
October will bring the 4th annual Beethoven and Banjos Music Festival. This year the festival is bringing Nordic folk music and some very unusual instruments to our UP audiences. Along with the musicians from Decoda (Carnegie Hall’s resident chamber group) and Laurel Premo, we are presenting Norwegian Hardanger fiddler Guro Kvifte Nesheim and Swedish Nyckelharpist Anna Gustavsson. Decoda is a chamber ensemble comprised of virtuoso musicians, entrepreneurs, and passionate advocates of the arts. Based in New York City, Decoda…
Find out more »GEM EVENT – Madison Bach Musicians: Baroque Quartet
Four outstanding members of the Madison Bach Musicians will give a virtuosic and intriguing program that explores and compares the magnificent music of Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel―both born less than a month apart, only eighty miles apart, and in 1685!! MBM director Trevor Stephenson will also talk about the selections and about the remarkable baroque instruments the musicians will bring: harpsichord, baroque violin, baroque cello. Soprano soloist Chelsea Sheppard will talk a bit about the art of…
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