Season Program | Big Top Chautauqua 2018 | Page 29

AUGUST

Shows

THE
TEMPTATIONS

10

Friday 7:30p
$
58 / $ 72 / $ 88
The Temptations have prospered for more than 50 years, propelling popular music with smash hits such as“ My Girl,”“ Just My Imagination,” and“ Since I Lost My Baby,” and giving sold-out performances throughout the world. Yet despite their glorious history, they continue to reinvent. This is a legendary group and stellar lineup that can’ t be missed.
Sponsored by THE WASHBURN INN and HARBOR VIEW EVENT CENTER
SON
VOLT WITH POKEY LAFARGE

11

Saturday 7:30p
$
39 Reserved Seating
Son Volt was one of the most instrumental and influential bands launching the alt. country movement, precursor to Americana. Bandleader Jay Farrar’ s depth and poetic penchant has been the foundation of a deep and intelligent body of work, complimented by one of the most distinctive voices in roots, rock, country or any genre. Pokey LaFarge is a musical storyteller of the unkempt Americana experience. He tours in support of his new album Manic Revelations.
Sponsored by MOTION TO GO
THE
TAMBURITZANS

12

Sunday 1:00p
Free Admission!
Since The Tamburitzans was founded over eight decades ago, the ensemble has performed a wide repertoire of international folk music and dance, mainly from Eastern Europe and its neighboring folk cultures. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company’ s members are full-time students who receive scholarships for their activities. The show will be followed by a free Dreamcatcher Making Workshop.
FREE FAMILY SERIES SPONSORS see page 12 33Essentia Health Free Family Series
ALL
ABOARD: SONGS OF THE RAILROAD

12

Sunday 7:30p
$
22 Adult
$
11 Youth
The golden age of railroads comes alive with original music and big-screen visuals. The Blue Canvas Orchestra plays songs from the Nelson Ferris Concert Co. 1992 production“ On the Velvet,” plus train songs by others ranging from Johnny Cash to Boxcar Willie. Ride the rails with this new show by Severin Behnen and Tom Mitchell with special guest Warren Nelson.
Sponsored by DAVE OLSON & KATHY GRAFSGAARD 🎪🎪
BCO +
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT

15

Wednesday 3:30p
Free Admission!
Learn about Ojibwe history and culture through film, music, dance, food, and discussion. Native Expressions Drum and Dance Troupe will perform, Wisconsin Public Television will show the film Bad River Ojibwe History, and we will view the film Indian Horse. See full schedule in the article on the facing page.
Sponsored by GREAT LAKES INDIAN FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION
33Native American Community Connections
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🎪🎪 BCO + You can use your BCO + Pass or Family Blanket Pass. 🎶🎶Dance alert! High-energy show, audiences likely to stand up / dance.
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