ComedySportz Improv Theater Sun., Aug. 31, 1:00 Essentia Health Free Family Series Show ComedySportz is described as lighthearted insanity. Using hilarious improvisational theater games and a host / referee, ComedySportz appeals to people from every walk of life, providing clean, positive entertainment. If you have a pulse, it’ s highly likely that you’ ll laugh until it hurts. If you don’ t have a pulse, seek medical attention immediately. Sponsored by: Essentia Health, Von Holzen Chevrolet, Memorial Medical Center, Chippewa Valley Bank, and The Inn on Madeline Island
Della Mae Sun., Aug. 31, 7:30 Tickets: $ 20 /$ 28 /$ 36 Special Half Price for kids 17 & under Box Seats: $ 51 We are pleased to welcome bluegrass sensations Della Mae back to the tent for their command performance after last year’ s debut on the Big Top stage. The five female musicians of Della Mae form a powerful collective chemistry with vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talent to spare. The Boston-based combo mines time-honored elements to create music that’ s unmistakably fresh and contemporary yet rooted in traditional bluegrass. This World Oft Can Be, Della Mae’ s second album, shows that like the Avett Brothers, Lumineers, and Punch Brothers, these multitalented young women are respectful of American musical tradition, but not restricted by it. Their album earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album in 2013.
Native Pride Dancers with Special Guests Thurs., Sept. 4, 7:00 Tickets: Adults $ 22 / Ages 3-17 $ 11 Box Seats: $ 37 The Native Pride Dancers, led by Larry Yazzie, two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer and member of The Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa / Meskwaki, celebrates the spirit and beauty of Indigenous peoples through music and dance. Joining The Native Pride Dancers are some of our favorite local performers including Native Expressions Drum & Dance and Laughing Fox from the Red Cliff band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Sponsored by: Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and Legendary Waters Resort & Casino
Shanties & Shipwrecks Fri., Sept. 5, 7:00 Tickets: Adults $ 22 / Ages 3-17 $ 11 Box Seats: $ 37 Come sail the Great Lakes and the Seven Seas with Big Top Chautauqua’ s Blue Canvas Orchestra. Different Drummer Stevie Matier sits in on bodhran & bones. Their latest production draws on the bountiful collection of sea shanties, sailing songs and rowdy sailors-in-port songs that have come down through time from those that roamed the great waters aboard vessels of wood with canvas sails. Of course not all of the wayfaring men returned to dry land. Hear their tales too in song, story and big screen pictures. If you’ re looking for a great adventure, a good-timing, rousing night of great music – climb aboard the big ship Chautauqua. Also plays 7 / 27 & 8 / 8 Sponsored by: The Boldt Company
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