Wednesday, July 11 at 2:00 pm
Laughing Fox
Free Family Matinee. See page 13 for full description.
Wednesday, July 11, 7:30 PM
Robert Mirabal with Introduction by Laughing Fox Tickets: $ 36 /$ 28 /$ 20 Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Robert Mirabal lives with his family at the foot of the sacred Taos Mountain in northern New Mexico maintaining a traditional life keeping the centuries-old customs of the Taos Pueblo people. Robert has been described as a Native American“ Renaissance man”- musician, composer, painter, master craftsman, poet, actor, screenwriter, and horseman. His dozen albums of traditional music, rock and roll, and spoken word present a contemporary view of American Indian life that is unequaled. Laughing Fox is a celebrated flute maker and performer from the Red Cliff band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Thursday, July 12, 7:30 pm
Leahy
Tickets:$ 38 /$ 28 /$ 20 Leahy is the Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters who mystify audiences whenever they play. The band is a whirlwind triple-threat of fiddle-driven music, dance, and vocals augmented by keyboards and percussion. Their music combines the influence of their Irish and Scottish roots with their inherent desire to widely travel the musical map. They have been awarded several Juno Awards( Canada’ s Grammys) and have toured with fellow Canadian Shania Twain. Sponsored by Benefit Integrations
Friday, July 13, 7:30 pm
Riding the Wind
Tickets: $ 22 Adult /$ 11 Children 3-17 * The first Big Top show ever presented and still the favorite, Riding the Wind is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield with secrets of Red Cliff and Old LaPointe. Original songs from this show have become classics. Come see it with friends for the first time or, as so many have done, see and hear it again and again and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic. Created by Betty Ferris and Warren Nelson, Nelson-Ferris Concert Company. Also plays: August 22 Sponsored by Apostle Island Historic Preservation Conservancy
Saturday July 14, 7:30 pm
Ladies of the Canyon
Songs of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Mama Cass and More Tickets: $ 22 /$ 11 Children 3-17 * Come and see what we dug up in the history of Laurel Canyon from the women’ s perspective, featuring Cheryl Leah, Mary Lou Williams, Danielle Nepstad and Alissa Rhode plus our all-talented Blue Canvas Orchestra. See page 6 for full description. Sponsored by Therene Gazdik & Jeffrey Tunick and Theresa & Rick Seppa
Sunday, July 15, 7:30 pm
Ricky Nelson Remembered
Featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson Tickets: $ 44 /$ 38 /$ 28“ Ricky Nelson Remembered” is a unique multi media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’ s hit songs( including“ Hello Mary Lou”,“ Travelin’ Man”,“ Garden Party”) performed by Ricky’ s own sons Matthew & Gunnar. The identical twins of Rock’ n’ Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson and grandsons of‘ 50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson, Matthew & Gunnar hit # 1 on the Billboard with their rock band NELSON with their selfpenned # 1 mega hit“( Can’ t Live Without Your) Love & Affection. Sponsored by The Evergreen Country Shopper, Printing Plus, ScreenLine
Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 pm
Gillian Welch
Tickets: $ 35 All Seats Reserved Gillian and her musical partner, guitarist David Rawlings combine elements of Appalachian music, Bluegrass, Folk and Americana, and are known for their sparse and harmonious musical style reminiscent of old time Southern music. Welch was an associate producer and performed on the Grammy Award winning album O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. She and Rawlings have collaborated and recorded with distinguished musicians such as Alison Krauss, Ryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, and The Decemberists. They have recently released their fifth Studio album, The Harrow & The Harvest in 2011.
Thursday, July 19, 7:30 pm DEBUT
The Mountains Call My Name
A Musical Portrait of Environmentalist John Muir Featuring Tom Mitchell and the Blue Canvas Orchestra Tickets: $ 22 Adult /$ 11 Children 3-17 * Join the Blue Canvas Orchestra for their musical portrayal of John Muir, founder of the national park system and the Sierra Club. Mount Ashwabay and the towering pines around the tent prove an ideal setting for the stories of Muir, a Scottish-born Wisconsin resident for much of his early life. Written by American Folklore Theatre co-founder Frederick“ Doc” Heide, the show has been adapted by our own Tom Mitchell who plays Muir, and our Musical Director Ed Willett who leads the BCO in a moving selection of songs that celebrate the glorious natural wonders Muir encountered and wrote about in his travels. That glory is illuminated on the big screen with photography and film curated by our Visuals Director Betty Ferris. Also plays: July 27, August 18, September 6 Sponsored by Larry & Pat Gansluckner
Friday, July 20, 7:30 pm
Moon Songs and Moon Shadows
The Songs of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens Tickets: $ 22 /$ 11 Children 3-17 * The Blue Canvas Orchestra and guest artist Corey Carlson perform the songs of two of their favorite singer / songwriters: Paul Simon and Cat Stevens. See page 6 for complete description. Sponsored by Northern State Bank