The Squirm Burpee Circus is an exhilarating, fantastical adventure featuring classic Vaudeville comedy, high-skill circus acts, and a plot rooted in American melodrama. The show explodes with high-energy comedic acts like The Human Cannon, The Ladder of Love, and Chainsaw Juggling, and has all the elements of classic Vaudeville comedy routines: hilarious romantic antics, juggling, high-wire walking, fast paced one-liners, and even swing dancing - all with a plot you won't believe, bad puns included!
Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer: Musical Virtuosos
02/11/2010 - 7:30 PM
In this collaborative performance, mandolin and fiddle champion Sam Bush (New Grass Revival), dobro master Jerry Douglas (Alison Krauss Band), and bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer (classical to Bluegrass) join forces in an evening featuring genre-crossing original works, traditional tunes, and some of their best known pieces. Simply put, three of the world's finest string players are all on one stage.
Dave Myers has returned to Johnnies located in the esteemed Diamond Hotel. Taking a unique approach to jazz standards, you will surly enjoy the likes of Miles Davis, Brubeck, Earl Garner, Irving Berlin and many more! Come enjoy a great dinner with your significant other with choice Jazz!!
Umalali: The Garifuna Women's Project - Afro-Caribbean Vocals & Percussion
02/16/2010 - 7:30 PM
Blending the rich vocal textures of women from the Garifuna communities of Central America with echoes of rock, blues, funk, African, Latin, and Caribbean music, Umalali is an entrancing journey into the heart and soul of a unique and inspiring culture. Afro-Carribean vocals and percussion, along with visuals that enhance the experience, tell a story that is heart rending and totally authentic - one that has been passed down from generation to generation. A truly moving experience.
Gallagher is a comedian. You must be 18+ unless accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at diamond western wear, the underground, fusion pit or online at elreytheatrechico.com.
The Chieftains have performed before millions of fans on every continent in their 32 years of touring. With 42 albums, several movie soundtracks, and collaborations with The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Tom Jones, Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, and many others, the Chieftains are not only Ireland's premier musical ambassadors, but also the most enduring and influential creative force in Celtic music today.
Iconic singer songwriter Suzanne Vega is known for her poetic stories and exquisite melodies. Her past hits ("Marlene on the Wall," "Luka," and "Tom's Diner") garnered her a Grammy Award and three nominations. Currently on tour to promote her newest album Beauty & Crime, Vega has received glowing reviews: "An excellent guitarist and lyricist" (Glasgow Times), "Her singing and writing have never been more welcome" (USA Today), and "An artist at the top of her powers" (Chicago Sun-Times).
The Blind Boys of Alabama are an institution in the music world. Lifetime Achievement Award winners, owners of five Grammy Awards, and inductees in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Blind Boys have been blazing gospel, soul, R&B, and rock trails for 60 years and counting. Their newest album, Down In New Orleans, is a joyful, funk-filled effort that focuses on the connection between southern gospel and New Orleans R&B.
The Moscow Circus is filled with musicians, clowns, dancers, performers, gymnasts, and trained animals. Watch while they perform high-flying acrobatic feats, laugh at the zany antics of hilarious clowns, be amazed by the puppets, and be entertained by the singers, dancers, and musicians. Along with ornate costumes and backdrops, this show combines drama, cultural history, excitement, and entertainment - it's a circus combined with a Russian Folk Festival. Bring the kids.
Showcasing the talents of the North Valley's dancers, the 19th annual Keeping Dance Alive is a repertory dance concert designed to highlight the diverse forms of dance. Past KDA performances have featured ballet, hip-hop, modern, jazz, tap, and martial arts styles, just to name a few. Always energetic, colorful, upbeat, and exciting, this year's performance promises to be the best ever!
Showcasing the talents of the North Valley's dancers, the 19th annual Keeping Dance Alive is a repertory dance concert designed to highlight the diverse forms of dance. Past KDA performances have featured ballet, hip-hop, modern, jazz, tap, and martial arts styles, just to name a few. Always energetic, colorful, upbeat, and exciting, this year's performance promises to be the best ever!
Kálmán Balogh & The Gypsy Cimbalom Band: Hungarian Gypsy Music
03/09/2010 - 7:30 PM
Descending from a famous dynasty of Hungarian Gypsy musicians, Kálmán Balogh is recognized as the world's foremost cimbalom (hammered dulcimer) player. Mesmerizing audiences with his mind-boggling virtuosity, speed, and percussive abilities, he reinterprets centuries old melodies that bring a contemporary edge to time-honored traditions.
A symbol of Austria for more than 500 years (both Haydn and Schubert sang with the choir), the Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight audiences around the globe. These angelic voices unite with power and authority as they explore the breadth of musical literature from the 16th century to the sounds of today. Founded in 1495, their pure harmony and virtuosity have won the hearts of audiences and critics alike for five centuries.
Comedy Pet Theater: Juggling, Clowns & Crazy Pet Antics!
03/11/2010 - 7:30 PM
Comedy Pet Theater is a fun-filled extravaganza of unique comedy and championship juggling, combined with the extraordinary talents of cats, dogs, doves, and even white mice. All these animals have been rescued from animal shelters and perform amazing leaps through the air, balancing and dancing in unimaginable ways. Featured in People Magazine, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Animal Planet, Comedy Pet Theater has been called "one of the most unique attractions in the show world today" by Show Time Magazine.
Altan: 25th Year Celebration Tour - Celtic Superstars
03/20/2010 - 7:30 PM
The Celtic music group Altan is celebrating 25 years together in 2010, and they're still on tour. The Boston Globe called Altan "the hottest group in the Celtic realm," while the LA Times says they are "one of the world's greatest treasures." With fiddle, accordion, whistles, guitar, and bouzouki, Altan has created an international audience with their traditional Celtic music performances.
Paula Poundstone: 100% Paula - Thought-provoking humor
03/26/2010 - 7:30 PM
Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. A mainstay on NPR's quirky weekly news program Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me, Poundstone is a master of improvisation and audience interaction, so much so that audience members at her live shows often think the random people she responds to are "plants" (they're not!).
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: Athletic, Bold, Contemporary Dance
04/08/2010 - 7:30 PM
Described by The New York Times as "a breath of fresh air," the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company is celebrated for its musicality and athleticism. With exciting vibrancy and striking precision, the dancers of ASFB perform an eclectic repertoire staged by some of the world's foremost choreographers. Not always classical, some of the pieces are interestingly unique - think ballet combined with a Momix performance.
Irreverent and witty, sly and sophisticated, NPR radio host Ira Glass will showcase his immensely popular Radio Stories & Other Stories on the Laxson Auditorium stage. Glass was named "Best Radio Host in America" by Time magazine, and his award winning radio show This American Life is an NPR favorite, and locally broadcast on Northstate Public Radio KCHO & KFPR.
Celebrated Senegalese singer, guitarist, and percussionist Baaba Maal is an international superstar whose music ranges from contemporary Afro-pop to traditional West African music. Maal is on tour featuring his newest album Television, a multi-lingual successor to his 2001 Grammy-nominated CD Missing You. Maal recently created the soundtrack to the Playstation/X-Box game "Far Cry 2" and collaborated on the soundtrack to Black Hawk Down
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem: Bluegrass and Americana Roots
05/14/2010 - 7:30 PM
Buckle up with Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem for a rollicking musical trip across America! Playing old songs and new, mixing folk and blues, even playing rock and roll, Rani and friends will show you how music making becomes magic. From the Georgia Sea Islands, to the Appalachian Mountains, from a Mississippi blues joint to a New Orleans zydeco dance hall - come listen, sing, dance, and conjure up all the music in your bones!
The "Rising Stars" of CTC bring to life the timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. In this performance by kids for kids, you'll hear "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa," and "I Want it Now." Sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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