STOVE & UPHOLSTERY WORKS
Saturday, July 21, 7:30 pm
Steve Earle and the Dukes
Opening set by The Mastersons Tickets: $ 48 /$ 44 /$ 30 A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, Earle quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez and countless others. Steve Earle’ s 14th Studio Album” I’ ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive features the song“ This City” which has garnered both Emmy and Grammy Award nominations. He is also recognized as an actor from the overwhelmingly acclaimed series The Wire.
Sunday, July 22, 7:30 pm
Andy Cooney“ Forever Irish”
Featuring O’ Shea Irish Dance Tickets: $ 44 /$ 38 /$ 28 Andy Cooney has taken the Irish-American music scene by storm selling out Carnegie Hall twice, and performing all over the world. Andy Cooney was christened by The New York Times as“ Irish America’ s Favorite Son”. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence makes him a favorite with audiences as he renders songs ranging from all-time favorites like“ Galway Bay” and“ Danny Boy” to his hit records“ The Irish Wedding Song”,“ Boston Rose” and“ Daughter of Mine”. Sponsored by Dave and Carol Lindner
Wednesday, July 25, 7:30 pm
Corey Carlson CD Release Concert! Tickets: $ 22 /$ 11 Children 3-17 * Corey is joined by his Big City Band in this live celebration of his latest album.“ Nashville” will be hot off the presses and will feature the latest work by our favorite hometown boy. Carlson is a prolific songwriter and exceptional musician whose charismatic stage presence, amazingly versatile voice and rock solid instrumentation make him a perennial favorite at Big Top Chautauqua. Sponsored by Pier Plaza and Bayfront Inn
Thursday July 26, 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. This show features Cheryl Leah, Mary Lou Williams, Danielle Nepstad and Alissa Rhode plus our alltalented Blue Canvas Orchestra. See page 6 for complete description. Sponsored by Myra Ehnert
July 27, 3:00 pm
Mike Dombeck
Mike Dombeck is a former U. S. Forest Service Chief. Free lecture on Wisconsin Conservation Topics. See page 13 for details
Friday, July 27, 7:30 pm
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. See page 7 for complete
description. Sponsored by Bayfield County Tourism
Saturday, July 28, 2:00 pm
Mu Daiko Japanese Drummers Free Family Matinee. See page 13 for full description.
Saturday, July 28, 7:30 pm
Mu Daiko Japanese Drummers Tickets: $ 36 /$ 28 /$ 20; Kids Half Price $ 18 /$ 14 /$ 10 Mu Daiko is a taiko drumming ensemble founded in 1997 as part of Mu Performing Arts, Minnesota’ s only pan-Asian performing arts organization which has now grown into one of the largest Asian American performing arts company in the United States. Mu( pronounced MOO) is the Korean pronunciation of the Chinese character for the shaman / artist / warrior who connects the heavens and the earth through the tree of life. Mu Daiko performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works, ranging from traditional taiko( a Japanese word meaning Big Drum) repertoire to original pieces composed by its members. Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank / M & I Bank
Sunday, July 29, 10:30 am
Mu Daiko Japanese Drum Workshop Free Family Matinee. See page 13 for full description.
Sunday, July 29, 7:30 pm
Little River Band
Tickets: $ 55 /$ 45 /$ 32 Little River Band was formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975. They immediately claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the‘ 70s … and the‘ 80s. Between 1976 and 1983, chart success in America includes the following singles:“ Help Is on Its Way”,“ Happy Anniversary”,“ Reminiscing”,“ Lady”,“ Cool Change”,“ Lonesome Loser”,“ The Night Owls”, and“ Take It Easy On Me”. Little River Band is considered to be one of Australia’ s most significant bands. Worldwide album and CD sales now top 30 million. They also set a record for having Top 10 hits for 6 consecutive years … the first band to achieve that mark. Sponsored by Super H Foods
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