The Nutcracker Suite Ballet!
performed by the
Continental Ballet Company of Bloomington
for TWO PERFORMANCES at 3:00 P.M and 7:30 P.M
Saturday, December 14, 2002
Over 800 folks of all ages enjoyed the two performances, with wonderful music and graceful dancers flowing across the stage in their elaborate costumes. An excellent performance appreciated by the audience, full of wonderful Christmas memories.
Katie McMahon - "The Voice of Riverdance"
"An Irish Christmas"
Irish Singer and Harpist
Saturday, December 7th, 2002
7:30 P.M
Katie was here in July for a midsummer show, and this time she performed a "An Irish Christmas" and it was great! She had a stageful of help with four in the band, four back up singers, and eight great little Irish step dancers! Over 700 people attended, and a good time was had by all.
Website: http://www.katiemcmahon.com
Leo Kottke
7:30 P.M.,
Friday, October 25th, 2002
Leo performed to a sellout audience, and the audience was not disappointed! It was a wonderful evening with lots of great tunes, and many new faces who hopefully will come back soon!
This was a SOLD OUT Show!!
Innovative acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke tried his hand at the guitar at age 11. After developing a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt, he issued his 1969 debut LP Twelve String Blues, recorded live at Minneapolis' Scholar Coffee House, on the tiny Oblivion label.
He released an album annually from 1989 to 1991, following My Father's Face with That's What and finally Great Big Boy, which featured a guest appearance from Lyle Lovett. Two years later, Kottke returned with Peculiaroso, which featured production by Rickie Lee Jones. One Guitar No Vocals followed in 1999.
Lucy Kaplansky
Nationally renowned Folksinger/songwriter
7:30 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2002
Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the folks who came to hear Lucy in the Performing Arts Center. Bob Hillman was the opening act, and Lucy followed with a wonderful evening of music.
Her live performance was riveting: the nuance, power and texture in her voice are matched by the imagery and emotion of her lyrics and melodies. Her guitar playing was magnificent, surpassed only by her singing. A couple hundred people fell in love with Lucy that night.
To learn more about Lucy, and hear some samples of her music, go to her homepage: http://www.lucykaplansky.com/
Katie McMahon - "The Voice of Riverdance"
"A Midsummer's Eve with Katie McMahon"
Irish Singer and Harpist
Saturday, July 13, 2002
7:30 P.M
She was joined in concert by her band featuring talented Minnesota musicians Laura MacKenzie and Paul Wehling, and Irish dancers Fauna & Cassia Gille! What an excellent concert it was!.
Website: http://www.katiemcmahon.com
An Evening with Pianist
Mary Beth Carlson
Saturday, April 27th, 2002
7:30 P.M
With Guest Vocalist John Trones, Mary Beth's favorite male singer, who also happens to be her brother!
High praise was heard from the audience about this concert. "MARY BETH'S MUSIC WAS TERRIFIC!
With a piano, her talented brother, and some moving video, it was a grand evening in spite of the snow and cold which kept the meeker indoors! Everyone at the concert was in agreement that it was worth the trek out in the inclement weather. Mary Beth was also very complimentary about the beautiful Performing Arts Center and the great audience.
Cinderella
Performed by the Continental Ballet Company
Sunday, April 7th, 2002
3:00 P.M.
This was the classic fairy tale, touching and hilarious. Cinderella and her Prince make a heart-warming dream come true while the hilarious stepfamily inspires nonstop laughter. New costumes and sets and a tuneful original compilation of music by Rossini made this a family favorite for young and old alike. About 400 folks attended this matinee performance.
"Low"
Saturday, March 30, 2002
7:30 P.M.
This band, which bases itself out of Duluth,Minnesota, is internationally known for their very slow, very soft music. They have a loyal following throughout the world, and the Performing Arts Center was an excellent venue to enjoy their performance, with the great acoustics and comfortable stadium seating! Opening band, "My Cousin Dallas did a great job of opening for them, and a good time was had by all who attended this Easter eve concert.
Curtis and Loretta
Saturday, February 2, 2002 7:30 P.M.
The press has called their harmonies "extraordinary." Front Porch Music in Indiana says, "Curtis & Loretta are superb songwriters. They address the poignant issues of life that are common to all of us yet often neglected as the subject matter of song. Don't miss them!" And national folk music magazine Dirty Linen praises their acoustic virtuosity on guitars, Celtic harp, and mandolin."
Acoustic folk music duo Curtis & Loretta have been acclaimed across the country for their exquisite harmonies, incisive songwriting, and skill on an array of stringed instruments, including Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitar, clawhammer banjo, and ukulele.
They've delighted audiences with their unique blend of original songs, traditional Celtic tunes, and occasional American folk and old-time songs, all underscored by their winning stage presence.
