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Schedule of Festival Events
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(updated June 4 - additional information
added as available!
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTER-FRIENDLY PDF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida”
Presented by Ohio Lyric Theatre
in cooperation with The Springfield Arts
Council
Thursday, June 12 – Friday, June 13 – Saturday, June 14 – 8 PM
Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter John G. Elliott
Sunday, June 15 – 8 PM
Special guest - The Richard Carey Project – 7 PM
Singer-songwriter Griffin House
With special guest Jordan Lawhead
Wednesday, June 18 – 8 PM
Sign Stage On Tour presents
“James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl
Thursday, June 19 – 2 PM
Small Town Sleeper
With special guest Callahan
Thursday, June 19 – 8 PM
Jackson Wiley Tribute Weekend
Fri., Sat., Sun., June 20, 21, 22
“Simply Sinatra” – Steve Lippia’s Tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes
Friday, June 20 – 8 PM
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, June 21 – 8 PM
Indianapolis Symphonic Praise Choir
Sunday, June 22 – 8 PM
Richie Havens
Wednesday, June 25 – 8 PM
Songwriter-satirist Susan Werner
Thursday, June 26 – 8 PM
Cheeseburger in Paradise “Party in the Park”
Friday, June 27 beginning at 5 PM
Special guest – Skip Hoyt
Jimmy Buffett tribute band Parrots of the Caribbean
Friday, June 27 – 8 PM
WineFest
Saturday, June 28 - beginning at 5 PM
music by Chuck Young and GoodVibes
Selection of Coppola red and white wines by the glass, fruit and cheese
kabobs, chocolate-dipped strawberries on sale beginning at 5 PM.
Sandwiches and sides by Rudy’s Smokehouse on sale beginning at 5 PM.
FROM SEASONS BISTRO & GRILLE -
Enjoy sliced flank
steak dinner salad and Key Lime dessert by Seasons Bistro and Grille;
Pre-order
salads by Tuesday, June 24 - $15; call 937-324-2712.
Saturday, June 28
Singer and songwriter Livingston Taylor – 8 PM
The Miller Band
Sunday, June 29 – 8 PM
Special guest songwriter-guitarist Michael Kelsey
and featuring Project
Jericho – 7PM
Phil Dirt and the Dozers
Wednesday, July 2 – 8 PM
Aja – The Steely Dan Tribute
Thursday, July 3 – 8 PM
Pic ‘n’ Fiddle Fest
Saturday, July 5
The Muleskinner Band – 5 PM
Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers – 6:30 PM
Grammy-nominated Cherryholmes – 8 PM
ReggaeFest
Sunday, July 6
The Outlaws i and i – 5 PM
The Terry Barrett Band – 6:30 PM
Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band – 8 PM
Auditions: Missoula Children’s Theater
Monday, July 7 – 9:30 AM
Heritage Center of Clark County, 117 South Fountain Ave.
Approx 60 roles available for students entering grades 1–12
No experience or advance preparation required.
The National Players present “Two Gentlemen of Verona”
Wednesday, July 9 – 8 PM
A fresh fusion of music, dance and theater!
Rhythm in Shoes
Thursday, July 10 – 8 PM
IrishFest
Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12
Enjoy bagpiper Larry Fortson and
guitarist David Maloney both evenings!
Friday, July 11
The Kells – 5 PM
Lone Raven – 6:30 PM
Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers – 8 PM
Missoula Children’s Theater’s “Jack and the Beanstalk”
Saturday, July 12 – 10 AM and 1 PM
KidsFest
Saturday, July 12 – 11 AM – 2 PM
Ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn
Living Statue Joy Unspeakable
Springfield Symphony and Kincaid’s in Music’s Instrument Petting Zoo
Chalk on the Walk • Face Painting • Arts and Crafts
(presented in partnership with Family Service Agency)
IrishFest continues
Saturday, July 12
Dulahan – 5 PM
Knot Fibb’n – 6:30 PM
The David Munnelly Band – 8 PM
The Golden Dragon Acrobats
Sunday, July 13 – 8 PM
The Dark Star Orchestra
Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience
Wednesday, July 16 – 7 PM
The Music of Abba: Arrival from Sweden
Thursday, July 17 – 8 PM
Jazz & Ribs Fest
Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19
Friday, July 18
Deb Stallard and Patrick Drews with Bruce Niccolini – 5 PM
Puzzle of Light – 6:30 PM
Charlie Hunter Trio – 8 PM
featuring Erik Deutsch (keyboards) & Tony Mason (drums)
Saturday, July 19
GoodVibes – 5 PM
A cappella vocalists Chapter 6 – 6 PM
The Urban Jazz Coalition – 8 PM
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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.
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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.
• 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).
• 2008
Summer Arts Festival events take place at
Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield
• For additional information, visit www.springfieldartscouncil.org
or call the Springfield Arts Council at 937-324-2712 (toll-free
866-324-2712)
• Refreshments and snacks are on sale 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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