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Summer Performance Series |
| 2012 Summer Performance Series Schedule All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted Visit the Event Calendar for our full calendar of events. |
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The First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band |
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Minnesota Sinfonia |
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Cromulent Shakespeare Company Presents The Merry Wives of Windsor The Merry Wives of Windsor is a story of love, trickery, and the hunger for money. Falstaff, a poor knight, looks to seduce two wives of wealthy men in England. Unfortunately for Falstaff, the two wives discover his plan and with their adoring husbands devise a plan to embarrass Falstaff. As this is going on, one of the mistresses daughters, Anne, is being courted by three suitors, only one of which she actually cares for, who all plan to elope with her on the same night as Falstaff’s downfall.
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Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra Broadway, Baby! by the Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra, presents some of the best-known songs from musical theater. The local volunteer orchestra will present music from Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, Oklahoma, Beauty and the Beast. They will be accompanied by the Summer Pops Chorale for music from Les Miserables and popular tunes from Andrew Lloyd Webber. |
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O'Shea Irish Dance and Music Members of O’Shea Irish Dance and the Center for Irish Music will celebrate the rich tradition of Irish Dance with an exciting step dance performance accompanied by live traditional Irish music. The nationally-recognized O’Shea Irish Dancers will perform a variety of dances, including the slip jig, reel, hornpipe, and treble jig. Dancers will wear costumes unique costumes commemorating past Irish attire and will perform both in a soft leather shoe and hard shoe resembling a tap shoe. |
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Mu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drumming With origins spanning nearly 1,000 years of Japanese history, taiko drumming now reaches around the globe as one of the most recognizable – and most exciting– representations of Japanese culture in the world. “Taiko” is the Japanese word for “big drum,” and is now also used in North America to describe a style of group performance derived from traditional Japanese drumming and martial arts-inspired movement. Mu Daiko performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works, ranging from traditional taiko repertoire to original pieces composed by its members. The group regularly premieres new work at its annual performances, continuing to stretch the boundaries of the art form and contributing to the innovation of American taiko. |
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Monroe Crossing Bluegrass Celebrating their 12th year together in 2012, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. Among their many honors, Monroe Crossing has performed at the International Bluegrass Music Association Convention and was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007. |
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These activities are made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council from from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature, and in part, by the United Arts Fund, a program of COMPAS, including contributions from hundreds of employees at companies throughout Minnesota. |







