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- Wednesday, July 9 – Sunday, July 13
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All performances presented at Veteran's Park Amphitheater, downtown
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Monday,
July 7 - 9:30 AM
MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
AUDITIONS
• Try-Outs on Monday, July 7, 2008 - 9 :30 AM (approx. 2 hours)
• Heritage Center of Clark County, 117 S. Fountain Ave.
• Roles for approx. 50 children entering grades 1-12.
• No advance experience or preparation is required
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Wednesday,
July 9 - 8 PM
The National Players present William Shakespeare's
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Proteus
loves Julia. Valentine loves Silvia. When Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for
her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit. This delightful
comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, outlaws, farce, and a
most unreliable dog. National Players, America’s longest running
classical touring company, presents this Shakespeare comedy. Currently the
touring program of Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, National Players has
earned a distinctive place in American theater, committed to the formation
of young theatrical talent and audiences.
www.nationalplayers.tripod.com
 ASL
Interpreters: George Clark and Barb Dunaway
(Courtesy of The Springfield Foundation)
“The Classics Series” Sponsor:
Clark County Board of Commissioners
Media Partner: DPR Classical 88.1
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Thursday,
July 10 - 8 PM
A fresh fusion of music, dance and theater!
Rhythm In Shoes
Energy.
Innovation. Entertainment. Inspiration. Rooted in traditional forms of
American music and dance – swing tunes & tap, hoedowns & clogging –
Rhythm In Shoes has toured in 47 states as well as Canada, Japan and
Ireland, pursuing the company’s mission: to engage the world in music and
dance. Based in Dayton, Ohio, Rhythm In Shoes creates exciting and
thought-provoking work with a strong company of musicians and dancers, and
through collaborations with other like-minded artists who are steeped in
tradition and pushing their boundaries. Since 1987, the group has infused
the spirit of traditional dance and music with a thoroughly modern
sensibility.
www.rhythminshoes.org
“The Classics Series” Sponsor:
Clark County Board of Commissioners
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Friday,
July 11 - beginning at 5 PM
IrishFest
No blarney! It's a full weekend of Irish music and fun. A cool beverage, hot
bangers'n'stuffed spuds and Cornish pasties, and a half-dozen Irish bands
make this a weekend you won't want to miss! (special thanks to Simply
Delicious)
5:00 PM
- The Kells
The Kells
play primarily what is called Traditional Irish Music. With a genuine
passion and a sincere sense of purpose, the Kells pour their hearts into
playing lively jigs, spirited reels and haunting airs with songs that reach
deep into the moral and emotional part of man’s nature. Instruments such as
the Irish uillean (pronounced “il-yun”) pipes, tin (pronounced “tin”)
whistle and flute provide the brilliant melodies, while the guitar and
traditional Irish drum called a bodhran (pronounced “bow-rawn”) provide
intricate layering, heart-beat and drive. Together, it produces the inspired
and mighty sound called “Hardcore Irish Trad.” It is music for all ages –
and for the ages.
www.kellsband.com
6:30 PM -
Lone Raven
Making a return
appearance at the IrishFest, and garnering rave reviews throughout Ohio and
the surrounding states, Lone Raven perform an eclectic blend of
traditional music from the Celtic lands and various areas of the world, as
well as their own original compositions. With over 30 instruments on stage,
the band soars through everything from fiery Irish Reels to Gypsy Fiddle
Tunes to haunting airs. In addition, their highly acclaimed vocal stylings
are showcased throughout, featuring rich harmonies, with songs in both
English and Irish Gaelic, among others.
www.loneraven.com
8:00 PM
Eileen Ivers
She's been
called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the
violin" by The New York Times. "She electrifies the crowd with a
dazzling show of virtuoso playing" says The Irish Times. Her
recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and
numerous movie scores, and her latest CD, entitled 'Eileen Ivers &
Immigrant Soul' continues to show why Eileen Ivers is hailed as one
of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.
The L.A. Times proclaims, "Ivers' presentation was music with the
kind of life and spirit that come together when talented artists from
different backgrounds find the linkages that connect all forms of music
...no wonder the audience loved every minute."
www.eileenivers.com
“Community Celebration Series” Sponsor:
AT&T – The Real Yellow
Pages
Event Sponsor:
Rainbow Industries
Media Partner: WYSO 91.3 FM
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Saturday,
July 12 -
10 AM
(Encore
performance at 1 PM)
Missoula Children's Theater presents
Jack and the Beanstalk
Conceived and Written by Jim Caron
Music by Michael McGill
Original Staging by Jim Caron
Arranged by Michael McGill
Area boys and girls take the stage as Missoula Children’s Theatre presents
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, an original adaptation of the classic
children’s story. What happens when a young boy plants magic beans in his
own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. With a
little help from Magic and a vegetarian Giant, Jack learns a valuable lesson
about true happiness. This musical production also features a host of other
characters, including the Magic Harp, Jill, Mother, Milky White, the
Farmers, the Merchants, the Circus Performers and the Magic Beans.
www.mctinc.org
ASL
Interpreters for
1:00 PM performance: Anisa Guy and Matt Williams
(Courtesy of The
Springfield Foundation)
Event Sponsor:
Springfield
Kiwanis Club
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Saturday,
July 12 -
11 AM - 2 PM
Family Fun!
KidsFest
Presented in partnership with Family Service Agency
How much fun can YOU have in one day? Explore your creative side in a family
fun-filled afternoon at the park, including balloons, crafts, puppets,
music, theater and family fun!
11 AM to 2 PM -
Veteran’s Park becomes a KidsFest fun fair!
• Balloons and Magic with Mike Hemmelgarn
• The silly living statue fun of Joy Unspeakable
• Kincaid’s is Music and the Springfield Symphony’s “Musical Instrument
Petting Zoo”
• Face-Painting
• Arts and crafts
• Crazy Dress-Up Tent - bring your cameras and video cams to take
hilarious family dress-up pics!
1 PM - Encore performance of Missoula Children's Theater's production
of
Jack and the Beanstalk - Veteran's Park Amphitheater stage
Snacks and drinks on sale at our concession stand.
Event Sponsor:
Springfield
Kiwanis Club
Media Partner:
MIX 107.7 FM
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Saturday,
July 12 - beginning at 5 PM
IrishFest
IrishFest continues! Along with great music from three Irish bands, enjoy
cool beverages, hot bangers'n'stuffed spuds and Cornish pasties, on sale all
evening from Simply Delicious.
5:00 PM
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Dulahan
Dulahan is
a four member Irish-American band featuring powerful 3 and 4 part vocal
harmony accompanied by a variety of traditional acoustic Celtic
instrumentation. Dulahan reenergizes the old classics and simultaneously
brands their own original sound, paying homage to the classic artists of the
genre while subtly incorporating contemporary vocal harmony arrangements in
a unique hybrid sound. The band loves to mix in the classic pub favorites,
sea shanties, ballads and a regular dose of the rousing rebel songs that are
all an integral part of the Dulahan experience.
www.dulahan.com
6:30 PM -
Knot Fibb'n
From Columbus to
Nashville, Chicago, Brooklyn & Savannah, through Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, Iowa & Wisconsin… presenting a unique, crisp style to the
traditional Irish-American music scene, the four members of Knot Fibb’n have
covered a lot of ground performing, recording and entertaining tens of
thousands of fans in the years since they first joined forces around a
dining room table in November of 1997. Knot Fibb’n successfully blends
high-energy performances with a unique sound that leaves their audiences
foot-tapping, hand-clapping and exhilarated!
www.knotfibbn.com
8:00 PM
The David Munnelly Band
Started by
Irish button accordion player David Munnelly, who's toured and recorded with
The Chieftains and with DeDanann, The David Munnelly Band is one of
the hottest bands on the traditional Celtic music scene. With members from
Mayo, Dublin,Donegal, and Tyrone, the exciting sextet combines button
accordion, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, bodhrán and flute for a
high-spirited instrumental sound colored with a bit of jazz and ragtime,
topped with the singing of All-Ireland champion Shauna Mullin and the
extraordinary percussive dancing of American Nic Gareiss. "The Irish band
to see" (Irish Voice) won special acclaim for incorporating the sound
and feel of the Irish-American dance halls of the 1920s and 1930s and such
bands from that era as the Flanagan Brothers with its traditional Mayo
roots.
www.davidmunnelly.com
“Community Celebration Series” Sponsor:
AT&T – The Real Yellow
Pages
Event Sponsor: The Noonan Foundation
Media Partner: WYSO 91.3 FM
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Sunday,
July 13 - 8 PM
The Golden Dragon Acrobats
The
Golden Dragon Acrobats
represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than
twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the
United States and abroad as
the
premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.
World renowned impresario Danny Chang and
choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional
dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical
techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats remind us that we belong to the same world and we
share the same aspirations and dreams.
www.goldendragonacrobats.com
Featured Event Sponsor:
Security
National Bank
Media Partner: KISS
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Veteran's Park Amphitheater are held rain or shine.
Festival events are not moved
indoors.
Any event may be interrupted or delayed due to inclement weather.
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• All
shows are presented admission-free; volunteers “pass the hat” during
intermission.
• Bring
lawn chairs and blankets for seating under the stars.
•
A limited
number of reserved orchestra-pit seats will be available for selected
performances. Pit seats are $10 each, available first-come, first-served,
and will go on sale June 10, 2008. Must be reserved at least 24 hours prior
to performance; must be paid for when making reservation; call 937-324-2712
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Pit seats
are also sold on show nights, as available, beginning at 7 PM.
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A limited number
of "Rent-A -Chairs" are available nightly on a first-come, first-served
basis, at the Festival Welcome Center, for a $5 donation (a $5 refundable
deposit is required).
• 2007
Summer Arts Festival events take place at
Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield
• For additional information, call the Springfield Arts Council at 937-324-2712 (toll-free
866-324-2712)
• Refreshments and snacks are available during the performances.
• Convenient free
parking is available in several locations near Veteran’s Park Amphitheater
and other locations within walking distance of the Park.
• All
artists and events are subject to change.
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