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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