May 2023
Lillian Carter was much more than President Jimmy Carter’s mother – she was a social activist, great humanitarian, nurse, peanut farmer, and nurturer. She celebrated her 70th Birthday in India while serving in the Peace Corps. She was astonishing in her ordinariness: she loved to fish and disliked cooking. But to describe her as “ordinary” is so far off the mark, as her President-son called her “Remarkable.” This play introduces us to this woman who refused to bow to the attitudes of her Southern surroundings, a free-thinker who enjoyed professional wrestling, who nurtured the best human qualities in all with whom she interacted. Mis Lillian loved her soap opera and a glass of good bourbon – often at the same time! Audiences internationally have appreciated meeting this “belle,” warts and all. There is no effort, no need, to present her as an angel. Her life is inspiring, funny, ever-changing, and, as is true of most people, sometimes tragic. She was an “original.” No one who met her ever forgot her. Once you see her story come to life, you won’t forget her either.
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Purchase TicketsThis special performance is a celebration of the partnership between the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program and the Texas A&M University. IOSP artistic director Pedro Oviedo and Texas A&M faculty Evgeny Zvonnikov will perform as viola and violin soloists in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in Eb for Violin and Viola under the direction of Texas A&M’s Mark Bartley as guest conductor.
Questions call Itasca Symphony Orchestra (218) 327-5781
June 2023
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Full concessions available (food, beer, snacks); no outside food permitted. General admission seating
Amphitheater: Seating 1,600, the architecturally iconic Amphitheater is one of Minnesota’s top open-air concert venues. Forged into the historic red rock mining landscape of the award-winning Minnesota Discovery Center campus in Chisholm, the Amphitheater is a music venue worth traveling for.
Adessa & The Beat 5:30 p.m.
Born on the Bayou / Mason Dixon Line 7:00 p.m.
Born On The Bayou / Mason Dixon Line is two shows in one! Brothers Justin & Jason Ploof, along with seasoned musicians Micah Barrett and Tony Mazzone, come together to celebrate the rich history of both country music and classic rock.
Act I is a one-hour celebration of the biggest country hits of the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. Act II is a one-hour set dedicated to the amazing music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. The end result is a trip through the decades for both country and rock during music’s most influential and transformative era.
Concert also features special guest
“Adessa & The Beat.”
Local Grand Rapids area band with a little something for everyone! Expect a tasty mix of country, classic rock, and pop covers of forgotten oldies to top 10's. We'll get your toes tapping and your buckles rubbin' with tunes you're bound to love.
Rain or shine (seating is covered)
Designated smoking areas
FREE PARKING!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE
There is no outside food or beverage allowed inside the MDC venue. We will have concession stands open with options for your indulgence.
NO BAG POLICY
There will be a “No Bag Policy” in effect for this event. Large bags, backpacks, purses and totes will not be allowed inside the venue. Clutch sized purses and bags measuring 8”x10” or smaller are allowed. Upon arrival, patrons will pass through a walkthrough security screening and will be advised to return prohibited items to their vehicle before entering the venue. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (child must be present) subject to security screening.
ARE PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS ALLOWED?
Cameras with detachable lenses are not allowed. Only approved media may bring in large scale cameras. Photography/ Videography on your cellphone is permitted.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited items include those which could be used as a weapon, unlawful substances, bottles or cans, helium balloons, laser pens, umbrellas, backpacks, knapsacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, briefcases, tablets and like articles. Please note that guests with prohibited articles will be turned away at the entrance. Event staff reserves the right to confiscate items within the amphitheater that may cause a danger or disruption to the event or to other guests.
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Dance and tumble down therabbit hole with Alice as sheembarks on her adventures inwonderland! This Reif DanceSpring Showcase is a worldpremier under the director’sMicah and Yellie Chermak.The show features all of ourclasses and levels bringing thistreasured narrative to life!
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
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of Virginia and Grand Rapids
Full concessions available (food, beer, snacks); no outside food permitted. General admission seating
Amphitheater: Seating 1,600, the architecturally iconic Amphitheater is one of Minnesota’s top open-air concert venues. Forged into the historic red rock mining landscape of the award-winning Minnesota Discovery Center campus in Chisholm, the Amphitheater is a music venue worth traveling for.
The Christopher David Hanson Band 5:30 p.m.
BlackHawk 7:00 p.m.
For more than 30 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique sense of harmony with their voices, their songs and their fans. It’s a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances. Today BlackHawk continues to honor its past as it forges its future, and does it all with a commitment that takes their music – and the harmony – to a whole new level.
BlackHawk’s 1993 self-titled Arista debut album launched with the smash single “Goodbye Says It All”, followed by the Top 5 hits "Every Once in a While", "I Sure Can Smell the Rain", "Down in Flames" and "That's Just About Right". The album soon certified Double-Platinum, and the band received an ACM nomination as Best New Vocal Group Of The Year. BlackHawk followed up with the hit albums Strong Enough, Love & Gravity and Sky’s The Limit, which collectively featured such hits as “I’m Not Strong Enough To Say No”, “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday”, “Big Guitar”, “Almost A Memory Now”, “There You Have It” and “Postmarked Birmingham”. It was an unprecedented run of hits for a band that never quite fit the standard country mold. “Getting a BlackHawk record on the radio was often a tough sell,” explains Henry, “for the same reason country radio rejected bands like The Mavericks, The Dixie Chicks and Alison Krauss. But we were committed to smart, strong songs whether they fit the format or not. And the fans responded.”
For the fans, for the music and for the brotherhood of Henry and Dave, harmony remains a powerful force. BlackHawk continues to record new music – including their well-received 2015 Brothers Of The Southland album, a forthcoming Christmas record and an acoustic greatest hits album – and deliver stellar live shows, backed by an all-star band of veteran country and southern rock players. “BlackHawk has a 30-year history of a certain kind of song craft as well as a quality of performance,” Henry says with pride. “People have always come to our shows expecting a concert that is emotionally and musically engaging, and the band still sounds even better than the records, night after night, show after show. When we take the stage, we work as hard as we ever have. We owe it the music, we owe it to ourselves, and Van, and we owe it to the fans. Now more than ever, that’s the true legacy of BlackHawk.”
The Christopher David Hanson Band
Strong rhythms, great hooks, and catchy tunes pretty much sum up this Northern Minnesota Group, The Christopher David Hanson Band is known for shows that bring out the dancers, fellow musicians, and story song lovers. The first inceptions of CDHB started way back in 2008 out of Minneapolis and reformed again on the Iron Range of Northern Minnesota in 2013. The line up has changed over time but the music and showmanship have remained strong. The band has a long list of notable accomplishments including 5 songs placed in Motion Pictures, numerous TV specials about the band, and host of opening slots with some of nations top groups including; Gin Blossoms, Black Oak Arkansas, Live, Kid Rock's Shannon Curfman, Cory Chisel, Sister Hazel, and more. Christopher David Hanson is also a Nashville recording artist that has worked with many members of Wynonna Judd's band, and Carrie Underwood's group.
The Band has released 4 studio albums available nationwide on every major online platform including; Itunes, Amazon, Google Play, CDBaby, and Spotify. With their own Pandora station, you can hear them anytime, on any device, as easily as searching their name on your phone.
Find them on facebook and visit their website for show details and scheduled events: christopherdavidhanson.com
Rain or shine (seating is covered)
Designated smoking areas
FREE PARKING!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE
There is no outside food or beverage allowed inside the MDC venue. We will have concession stands open with options for your indulgence.
NO BAG POLICY
There will be a “No Bag Policy” in effect for this event. Large bags, backpacks, purses and totes will not be allowed inside the venue. Clutch sized purses and bags measuring 8”x10” or smaller are allowed. Upon arrival, patrons will pass through a walkthrough security screening and will be advised to return prohibited items to their vehicle before entering the venue. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (child must be present) subject to security screening.
ARE PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS ALLOWED?
Cameras with detachable lenses are not allowed. Only approved media may bring in large scale cameras. Photography/ Videography on your cellphone is permitted.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited items include those which could be used as a weapon, unlawful substances, bottles or cans, helium balloons, laser pens, umbrellas, backpacks, knapsacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, briefcases, tablets and like articles. Please note that guests with prohibited articles will be turned away at the entrance. Event staff reserves the right to confiscate items within the amphitheater that may cause a danger or disruption to the event or to other guests.
July 2023
Please note: The Boat-In Concert scheduled to happen on Saturday, July 1 has been rescheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023.
Celebrate summer by boating to Sugar Bay on beautiful Pokegema Lake for a FREE (Boat-In Only) concert featuring Adessa & The Beat!
Pokegama Lake, Sugar Bay
Enter coordinates in Google Maps to find the place: 47°12’23.8”N 93°37’46.9”W
Free-will donations will be accepted on behalf of the Reif Youth Arts Fund.
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS
Brian & Jeanne Nicklason
Celebrate summer by boating to Wendigo Arm Bay on beautiful Pokegema Lake for a FREE (Boat-In Only) concert featuring Koho & the Pedal Stompers!
Pokegama Lake
Enter coordinates in Google Maps to find the place: 47°09’45.4”N 93°31’37.2”W
Free-will donations will be accepted on behalf of the Reif Youth Arts Fund.
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS
Karl Larsen & Brooke Kirwin
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9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
Through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
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Outdoors at the Gunn Park Pavilion
- BRING A CHAIR
- Rain or shine
- No outside food/drink
- Beer/Seltzer options available
- Designated smoking areas
- FREE PARKING!
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Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on eligible shows) or call 218-327-5780 to secure groups.
Gates at 5:00pm
Adessa & The Beat, 6:00pm
ZEPPO, 7:30pm
Formed in St. Paul during the spring of 2016, this group of pals and long-time members of the Minnesota music scene share their love of the Led Zeppelin catalog. Zeppo is not your traditional tribute band. There are no wigs or costumes. Rather, they are best described as a “Fan Band.” These veteran Midwest rockers bring the music of Led Zeppelin to life with pedigreed musicianship while remaining true to the spirit of that which inspires: Led Zeppelin.
Zeppo is comprised of singer/guitarist John Eller (Shiny Lights, Shabby Road Orchestra), bassist Paul Boblett (Fathom Lane, Faith Boblett), drummer Noah Levy (Brian Setzer, BoDeans, Honeydogs), guitarist Terrance J. Fisher (Run Westy Run), and keyboard wiz Mark Mraz.
Concert also features special guest
“Adessa & The Beat.”
Local Grand Rapids area band with a little something for everyone! Expect a tasty mix of country, classic rock, and pop covers of forgotten oldies to top 10's. We'll get your toes tapping and your buckles rubbin' with tunes you're bound to love.
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a refund will be issued. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
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Presented by the Itasca Orchestra & Strings Program, the Third Coast Chamber Collective Festival 2023
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet no.11 op.95 in F minor Serioso
Johannes Brahms - String Sextet no.1 op.18 in B flat major
TCCC Artists:
Evgeny Zvonnikov - violin
Natalia Korenchuk - violin
Pedro Oviedo - viola
Magdalena Sas - cello
Guest Artists:
Catherine Consiglio - viola
Leonid Shukaev - cello
For more information about the Festival concerts please call Itasca Orchestra & Strings Program (218) 327-5781