AUGUST
Shows
NATALIE
MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY
16
Thursday 7:30p
$
26 / $ 38 / $ 48
Youth 4-17 half price
When two of the planet’ s best fiddle players married in 2002, the proverbial mantelpiece was instantly crammed with JUNO and East Coast Music Awards. They’ re Canada’ s reigning couple of Celtic music, and their six musically gifted children are the centerpiece of the live set. It’ s an explosive celebration of energy and passion that infuses their traditional heritage with the contemporary.
Sponsored by“ FIDDLE FANS”
SUPERIOR
! SONGS AND STORIES OF THE BIG LAKE
17
Friday 7:30p
$
22 Adult
$
11 Youth
Celebrate the power, majesty, history, and wonder of the largest freshwater lake on Earth. Jan Lee and Severin Behnen present original songs and stories of Lake Superior with the Blue Canvas Orchestra. Performances that are strong with heart and humor, along with spectacular big-screen images by Betty Ferris, will immerse you in the life and culture of these storied waters.
Sponsored by MANYPENNY BISTRO 🎪🎪
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NITTY
GRITTY DIRT BAND with opener Yazmin
18
Saturday 7:30p
$
42 / $ 52 / $ 64
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of hits such as“ Fishin’ In The Dark” and“ Mr. Bojangles,” and multiple Grammy, IBMA, and CMA Awards, the accolades continue to accumulate. Now in their 52nd year, they continue their non-stop touring.
Sponsored by HAUKAAS LAW OFFICE, S. C. Media Sponsor: WDIO TV – CHANNEL 10 DULUTH
BIG
TOP IDOL
19
Sunday 7:30p
$
10 Reserved Seating
Big Top’ s annual vocal competition brings out the best of our local singers. Finalists are chosen during June auditions and work with vocal coaches in preparation for the live competition. Audience members vote and help pick the winners. 13 years old and under will compete for Jr. Idol while 14 and up compete to become the next Big Top Idol. Audition and other info at bigtop. org / idol.
AUDITIONS JUNE 25, 26, & 27 Sponsored by BREMER BANK and JIM & JOANNE COLLINS
ALL ABOARD: SONGS OF THE RAILROAD
23
Thursday 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 MATTSON PROPERTIES, LLC AND TRIAD STORAGE FACILITY 🎪🎪
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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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