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Mr Poppers Penguins

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Center for the Performing Arts
A penguin puppet slides down an illustrated iceberg.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Based on the book by Richard and Florence Atwater
Produced by Casa Mañana by arrangement
with Kenny Wax Family Entertainment
and TC Beech

Date: 
4:00 pm Sunday, February 11, 2018
Event Description: 

Painter and decorator by day, Mr. Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out!

Birdland All-Stars

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Center for the Performing Arts
A headshot of drummer Tommy Igoe

The Birdland All-Stars
featuring Tommy Igoe

Date: 
7:30 pm Friday, January 26, 2018
Event Description: 

Experience the mood of a landmark jazz club when drummer Tommy Igoe and his big band, in their first tour in five years, recreate the excitement of an evening at Birdland.

Camerata RCO

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Center for the Performing Arts
A cellist looks upward as plays his instrument.

Camerata RCO

Date: 
7:30 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Event Description: 

Camerata RCO, formed by members of Amsterdam’s famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, performs chamber music in multiple formations with a focus on Classical and Romantic repertoire for winds and strings.

Apollos Fire 2017

Presenter: 
Center for the Performing Arts
A close-up photo of music director Jeannette Sorrell.

Apollo’s Fire
The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra
Jeannette Sorrell, conductor
Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain:
A Celtic-Appalachian Celebration

with Amanda Powell, soprano, and Ross Hauck, tenor

Date: 
7:30 pm Thursday, November 30, 2017
Event Description: 

Long ago, the ancient carols and lively fiddle tunes of Celtic Europe came across the water and took root in the hills of Virginia. They mingled with shape-note hymns and African spirituals to create the soulful Christmas music of Appalachia.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

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Center for the Performing Arts

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Date: 
7:30 pm Tuesday, November 14, 2017
7:30 pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Event Description: 

The hills are alive! A brand-new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

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Center for the Performing Arts

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Date: 
7:30 pm Thursday, November 9, 2017
Event Description: 

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, a Latin jazz big band led by pianist Oscar Hernández, sets the standard for authentic New York City-style salsa dura (hard salsa).

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE

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Center for the Performing Arts
-- "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

Date: 
7:30 pm Thursday, October 19, 2017
Event Description: 

Getting away with murder can be so much fun. And there’s no better proof than the knock-’em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical—A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER.

Lila Downs

Presenter: 
Center for the Performing Arts
Lila Downs, wearing large baubles earrings, crosses her arms across her chest, showing ornate tattoos.

Lila Downs

Date: 
7:30 pm Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Event Description: 

One of the world’s most singular voices, Lila Downs’ poignant storytelling goes beyond borders. Raised in Minnesota and Oaxaca, Mexico, the global superstar’s artistry bridges traditions from across the Americas.

Yamato

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Center for the Performing Arts
A percussionist flexes his arm muscles as he bangs on a massive drum hanging from his shoulder.

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan
Chousensha — The Challengers

Date: 
7:30 pm Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Event Description: 

Japan’s Yamato challenges the possibilities of taiko drumming. The energetic group of mixed-gender percussionists captivates audiences of all ages with its blend of serious musicianship, theatrical staging, intense physicality, and comical excursions.

MUMMENSCHANZ

Presenter: 
Center for the Performing Arts
A dancer wears a foam costume resembling a caterpillar as he looks to a leaf dangling from above.

MUMMENSCHANZ
you & me

Date: 
4:00 pm Sunday, April 8, 2018
Event Description: 

MUMMENSCHANZ pioneered a form of visual theatre that has dazzled audiences around the globe for more than forty-five years.

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