AUGUST
Shows
STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES
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Thursday 7:30p
$
40 / $ 50 / $ 64
Acclaimed country singer-songwriter Steve Earle was a protégé of legends Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark . His 1986 debut album Guitar Town shot to number one on the country charts . His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash , Willie Nelson , Waylon Jennings , Joan Baez , Emmylou Harris , The Pretenders , and countless others . Steve ’ s latest release GUY is his 19th studio album .
Sponsored by SIXTH STREET MARKET and FIORIO WEALTH ADVISORS
CHRIS KROEZE AND JOYANN PARKER
2
Friday 7:30p
$
22 / $ 28 / $ 32 Youth half price
Wisconsin up-and-comers Chris Kroeze and Joyann Parker share the stage for a soulful night . Performer and writer Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds across various generations through his genuine country soul and his unique and alluring vocal delivery . Blues singer Joyann Parker brings the power of fromthe-heart songwriting and performing combined with old-school country and blues style .
Sponsored by C . G . BRETTING MANUFACTURING CO . INC .
THE SPINNERS
3
Saturday 7:30p
$
55 / $ 62 / $ 78
One of the biggest soul groups of the 1970s , today ’ s Spinners features original member Henry Fambrough , joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington , high tenor Marvin Taylor , tenor Ronnie Moss , bass singer Jessie Peck , and a 5-piece backup band . Their eighteen Solid Gold Top 40 Hits include “ The Rubberband Man ,” “ It ’ s a Shame ,” and “ I ’ ll Be Around .”
Sponsored by MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
BIZHIKI WITH LAUGHING FOX : NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC , DRUM AND DANCE
4
Sunday 1:00p
Free Admission !
Bizhiki Culture & Dance Company was founded with the goal of furthering people ’ s understanding of Indigenous cultures . Laughing Fox hosts and performs Native American f lute songs . Featuring the powerful Native American drum beats of Iron Boy , the dedicated professionals of Bizhiki engage audiences of all ages through intricate stories , traditional and contemporary dance and song , and demonstration of traditional ecological knowledge .
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AMERICAN STORIES *** ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION DAY ***
4
Sunday 7:30p
$
22 Adult
$
11 Youth
FREE FOR ARMED FORCES !
Stories as diverse as the tapestry of cultures that make up America , told with music , dialogue and beautiful imagery . Take adventures with 17th century French Voyageurs and 18th century Wisconsin farmers , get a humorous look at Western expansion and manifest destiny , hear the sobering story of Little Crow , the Chief of the Mdewakanton Dakota people , and more . Free admission for past and present members of our Armed Forces !
Sponsored by PATRICIA GANSLUCKNER , IN HONOR OF LARRY GANSLUCKNER 🎪🎪
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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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