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People to See - Feature Movies, Film, Concerts P. 6 Places to Go - Feature Outdoor Concerts P.10 Summer Roundup Product Reviews P.12 Things to Do - Column Find Your Talent P.14

Western States

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Northeast States

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Southern States Midcentral States

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Eastern P. 80

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This issue features the return of the Performing Arts: Concerts, Broadway, a Dinner Theatre, Musical? Whatever your interest in entertainment is, there are many theatres reopening and welcoming fans from all over the United States. Let’s Go!

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Up Close: From the Editor

For me, a fair isn’t a fair without sitting in the grandstand for a concert. I was born and raised in a midwestern city that hosted the state fair. So on my father’s day off, we packed the picnic basket, gathered the suntan lotion and walking shoes and we were off for a full day of adventure.

Sometimes we attended a grandstand concert. Sometimes we did not. It just depended on who was scheduled for that particular night. Even if we did not attend, I could see the fireworks from my bedroom window that were displayed after each concert.

One of the first I remember (I’m admitting age here) was The Lawrence Welk Show. My favorite performer was Myron Floren. You see, he played accordion and so did I. I dreamed of the day I would be on stage playing “Lady of Spain” and becoming the next celebrity fans demanded to see. Many years later, I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Floren after one of his concerts. Upon asking if I could accompany him at his next appearance nearby and he nodded, thinking he’d never see me again. Two months later, I was in Akron - with my accordion and surprised him backstage. I have a very happy ending to my story... Because of my job as a reporter, I saw my dream come true and played, not one - but TWO songs with my musician hero.

The first outdoor play I witnessed was the Stephen Foster Musical at My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown, KY. Somehow, there were very few seats open and we wound up sitting on the very front row. Within a very few moments, I was engrossed in the story line and felt like I was participating in the action so close to the stage. I returned home determined to build my own outdoor stage and write my own musical play. It never really happened that way. But during high school, I did write a simple play for our church youth group to perform for our parents. I created a part for each member of our group. One of the quiet shy boys was given a part of a preacher with no speaking part. During rehearsals, he blossomed. He ad libbed comical lines throughout the play and had the whole cast giggling repeatedly. I was kept busy rewriting the play over and over, leaving in his revised lines. By the night of the performance, he was the comical star of the show. We had no idea he could act. One day he skipped school to attend a job interview with a friend. Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO was wise enough to see the talent and wound up hiring him instead! Years later, he is still there and is also featured in shows at Shepherd of the Hills. (Yes, he's still ad libbing.)

Was I a celebrity musician? Did I manage an outdoor musical? No. But through my service as an editor, journalist, & travel writer, I have reached my dreams through others. It is a privilege to share a bit of their success through this magazine. So until next month Let’s Go make some more memories!

Kathy Barnett Editor - in - Chief

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People to See

In New Films, Videos Stephen Oyoung

Chinese American martial artist, actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer Stephen Oyoung stars as ‘Ken Sung’ in the romantic dramedy Freeform’s “Good Trouble” (New episodes Wednesdays at 10pm ET on Freeform. com and Hulu) as he finally steals the spotlight in Hollywood after cutting his teeth in the industry for over 15 years training celebrities like Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington and Adam Driver.

Oyoung’s credits include “Jupiter’s Legacy,” Spider-Man (Video game), THE EQUALIZER, THE LAST AIRBENDER, THOR, SICARIO, and “NCIS” to name a few, and can be seen next voicing the role of Jason Todd / Red Hood in WB Montreal’s 2022 video game Gotham Knights.

Festival, leading the world renowned festival with her new film ASKING FOR IT, Starring alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Ezra Miller, Gabourey Sidibe and Luke Hemsworth, After small town waitress Joey (Kiersey Clemons) is sexually assaulted after a date with her old friend Mike (Casey Cott), she befriends mysterious stranger Regina (Alexandra Shipp). Regina introducers her to The Cherry Bombers, an all-femme gang. All suffering from past traumas, together they fight a misogynistic society by targeting violent frat boys, a corrupt police force of human traffickers led by Sheriff Morel (David Patrick Kelly), and the dangerous alt-right group MFM (Men’s First Movement).

See more at https://tribecafilm.com/ films/asking-for-it-2021.

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Asking For It

At an astonishing 10 years old, Gen Z’s newest rising star Jaidyn Triplett is set to lead PARAMOUNT+’s reboot of the iconic Nickelodeon series “iCarly” (new episodes air every Thursday and the show has just been picked up for a season 2!!). Joining returning cast including Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, and Nathan Kress, Jaidyn is poised to replace ‘Carly’ as the new it girl and viral sensation. We would love to arrange an interview with you and the extraordinary actress to discuss the new series, as well as her career overall having already starred in hit series including ABC’s “Blackish,” Netflix’s “Family Reunion” and AppleTV’s “See,” Bringing a fresh face to one of the most successful adolescent sitcoms of all time, Jaidyn stars as ‘Millicent’ the snarky, social-media-savvy rival to Carly, challenging her outdated methods when it comes to running her web show.

Millicent’ shakes up the iCarly cast in this 13-episode season.

and Movies Green Apple Entertainment has announced the digital release date for its recently acquired film MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND, a sprawling, surreal feature from director Janek Ambros (IMMINENT THREAT, HUMAN CAPITAL, TEN THOUSAND SAINTS) and Chris Blim (WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, NIGHTMOON CITY), and executive produced by Oscar® nominee James Cromwell (BABE, LA CONFIDENTIAL, Succession, American Horror Story).

MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND will debut on August 3 on Amazon and other transactional VOD platforms, and will begin a week’s run at Arena CineLounge in Hollywood and possibly other cities.

The film was directed, produced and co-written by Janek Ambros for Assembly Line Entertainment and starring, produced and

By Lisa Garcia People to See Editor

co-written by Chris Blim for Good Hammer TV. Joining Cromwell as EP’s are Galo Medina, Kelly Parker, and Co-Executive Producer Ryan Easton.

“This film is a real homage to Los Angeles and the film industry itself,” concludes Joshua K.

Carpenter, Head of Global Acquisitions and Sales, Green Apple Entertainment. “Its fusion of psychedelic visuals and comedy gives the audience a unique lens to examine modern Los Angeles through.”

YAKUZA PRINCESS Based on the acclaimed graphic novel “Samurai Shiro” by Danilo Beyruth and set in the expansive Japanese community of Sao Paulo, Brazil — the largest Japanese diaspora in the world — YAKUZA PRINCESS follows orphan Akemi (played by pop star MASUMI), who, upon turning 21, discovers that she is the heiress to half of Japan’s expansive Yakuza crime syndicate. After forging an uneasy alliance with an amnesiac stranger (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, History Channel’s The Vikings) who believes an ancient sword binds their two fates, Akemi unleashes war against the other half of the syndicate who wants her dead.

YAKUZA PRINCESS is a rip-roaring, violent action-thriller from director and co-writer Vicente Amorim (MOTORRAD), who Variety hails as one of film’s brightest rising stars. Starring MASUMI and Rhys Meyers, the film’s cast also includes Tsuyoshi

Ihara, Toshiji Takeshima, Eijiro Ozaki, and Charles Paraventi.

YAKUZA PRINCESS opens in theatres and on demand on Friday, September 3rd.

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People to See:

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner and three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood has just released her first-ever gospel LIVE performance DVD, My Savior: LIVE From The Ryman. The DVD was released internationally by Gaither Music Group in partnership with Capitol Records Nashville with distribution by Capitol Christian Music Group/Universal.

Filmed at the celebrated Ryman Auditorium, known worldwide as “The Mother Church of Country Music,” the performance brings Underwood’s best-selling, critically-acclaimed studio album My Savior (Capitol Records Nashville) to life on that legendary stage with powerful performances of traditional gospel hymns she grew up singing, including “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” “This is an album I have always wanted to record and I’m thrilled to be able to bring these uplifting, inspirational songs to life in this special way,” says Underwood of My Savior.

Other highlights of the Ryman concert include a duet with CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, on the classic hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”

Singer/songwriter Bear Rinehart, frontman of the rock band, NEEDTOBREATHE, also makes a special appearance, joining Underwood to sing on another traditional hymn, “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus.” Southern gospel and harmonica legend Buddy Greene and 10-time CMA Musician of the Year Mac McAnally, both of whom played on the album, also appear with Underwood. The DVD also features Underwood’s renditions of the time-honored classics “Because He Lives,” “Just As I Am,” “Victory In Jesus,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Softly And Tenderly.”

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versary.

The My Savior: LIVE From The Ryman DVD is available for purchase at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Gaither.com, and other national retailers.

Song List from DVD

Jesus Loves Me (instrumental) Because He Lives Blessed Assurance Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Just As I Am O How I Love Jesus Softly And Tenderly Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. CeCe Winans) I Surrender All Victory In Jesus How Great Thou Art The Old Rugged Cross Amazing Grace/Something In The Water

People to See

Rising Country star and American Idol winner Laine Hardy is hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall, joined on select dates by Chris Bandi, Kylie Frey, Wyatt McCubbin, and Nick Walsh. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www. outbreakpresents.com for more information.

“I can’t wait to head out on tour in the fall and play some brand new music for everyone,” says Laine. “Really excited to be hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. It’s going to be a blast!”

Laine joins previous headlining alumni of the tastemaker concert series, including Lindsay Ell, Bones UK, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Mike Shinoda, Cole Swindell, Larkin Poe and many others. Since its inception in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak

Tour has grown into the largest national touring brand in the club and theater space, showcasing the hottest breakthrough artists on groundbreaking nationwide tours. While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), and “Let There Be Country.”

To celebrate the news, Laine is releasing an acoustic version of his brand-new single, “Memorize You,” which fans can stream and/or download on all platforms. The feel-good summertime groove is written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Watch the beachy official music video for “Memorize You,” which has racked up over 4 million views, HERE. Tickets for all dates are now on sale to the general public.

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Places to Go:

To all the Outdoor Conce Summerfest Concert

Lakeside Concert Series

HACKENSACK, MN - These FREE concerts performed each Friday from 5-7 p.m. will bring fun and joy back to the beautiful Northwoods! These events, located at the Hackensack Park Pavilion, support the community belief that art & music should be accessible to everyone.

Aug. 6: Dick Kimmel and Kelly Coyle Aug. 20: Daybreak Aug. 27: The Occasionals Sept. 4: Rockin Hill

Music at the Marv

JANESVILLE, WI - Music at the Marv is a a summer-long free concert series featuring local and regional acts in a variety of genres. Weather permitting, performances are at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from June 1 to August 31. Scheduled for August are: Aug. 10: Gary the Band - classic & modern pop, rock, folk & more Aug. 17: The Stateline Jazz Band - jazz

Aug. 24: The Jimmys - high energy blues Aug. 31: Prone To Sorrow- indie acoustic rock.

F Festival F Blossom Music

CLEVELAND, OH - Blossom Music Center has provided an inviting and gracious summer home for The Cleveland Orchestra since it opened in 1968. Its beautiful outdoor setting is an integral part of the Blossom experience.

The program scheduled for Aug. 8 is CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES The best of the Beatles like you’ve never before heard them: with symphony orchestra accompaniment. Sensational tribute band Classical Mystery Tour joins the Orchestra, performing all of The Beatles’ greatest hits from their early music to the solo years in original orchestrations. “Penny Lane,” “Yesterday,” “A Day in the Life,” and so much more! For tickets, visit www.clevelandorchestra.com

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COLUMBIA, MO - On Ninth Street outside The Blue Note. An annual celebration, Box Office is open during TICKETED SHOWS and opens 30 minutes prior to the listed door time. This year the Black Pumas will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Black Pumas is an American psychedelic soul band 4X Grammy nominee,Tickets are $35.

Other scheduled Summerfest Concert performers are : Aug. 13 - Shakey Graves 7 p.m.

Aug. 26 - Koe Wetzel 7 p.m.

Sept, 2 - Old Crow Medicine Show 6:30 p.m. $45 advance Sept. 3 - Parker McCollum 7 p.m.

For tickets or more information, visit online at https://thebluenote. com/events/

erts Again

By Sheeree Oney Places to Go Editor

Music On the River

LAWRENCEBURG, IN From rock to country these regional and local bands perform Thursday evenings from 7-9P at the Civic park. Join in the fun for food trucks, local food vendors and a beer garden all in a family friendly atmosphere.Many downtown restaurants offer takeout options also. Free parking is available in the adjacent parking garage. Bring your lawn chairs!

The weekly cruise-in car show and the split the pot raffle is also scheduled.

Aug. 5 - Dreamboat Annie Tribute Rock Hart Aug. 12 - Full Moon Fever Tom Petty Tribute Aug. 19 - Dangerous Jim & the Slims Rock Aug. 26 - Forever Diamond

Levitt At The Falls

SIOUX FALLS, SD - Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor amphitheater in Falls Park West that features 50 free concerts every summer.

Bring your own lawn chairs, or rent some on-site. Food trucks and beverage services will be on hand at this smokefree environment.

The venue seats up to 5,000 with a public restroom facility on-site. The mission is to build community through music. https://www.levittsiouxfalls.org/ Aug. 5 - Caleb Johnson & The Ramblin’ Saints 6 p.m.

Aug. 6 - Beautiful Kingdom Aug. 7 - Superior Siren Aug. 12 - Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory Aug. 13 - Shayna Steele Aug. 14 - Britnee Kellogg Aug. 19 - The Claudettes Aug. 20 - The RT’s

Aug. 21 - Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas Aug. 26-Miss Myra/Moonshiners

Friday Night Concerts

ST. JOE, MI - The Friday Night Concert Series returns this summer on the Friday nights of Love Local weekends. This free, hour-long concert will be held at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell.

“The bandshell has both bench and lawn seating, so it’s an awesome place for all ages to experience the joy of listening to live music,” said Zapal, “Concertgoers can get take-out food from a variety of restaurants and enjoy a light dinner or sweet treat.”

Aug. 20 – Jared Knox & The Hager Bombs, 7 p.m.

Sept. 17 – The Backups, 7 p.m.

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Summer Roundup Must Haves...

Bubble Universe

Newest Bubble Creation - BubbleLick.

It’s the first lickable, flavored bubbles for extra fun. Each BubbleLick party pack comes with four different flavors: Carnival Cotton Candy / Watermelon Splash / Glazed Cinnamon Roll/ Milk Chocolate Chip. Safe, sensory-driven, and made in the USA. Eco-friendly. Invented and developed by top pediatric allergists and food scientists. Ingredients are listed on the bottle.

Price: $24.99 / Party 4pk https://www.bubbleuniverse.com/products/ premium-bubbles-variety-flavor-pack

Fortnite NERF Super Soaker Slurpfish Make a big splash with this micro-sized water blaster! It captures the look and feel of the Fortnite Slurpfish outfit from the popular video game. Fill it with water and get ready to drench your opponents! Open the cap and fill the tank, then close the cap and press the trigger to unleash a stream of water. The miniature size is easy to carry so you can start a water battle almost anywhere, anytime! Look for all the NERF Super Soaker Fortnite water blasters (each sold separately).

• Made of plastic • Inspired by the Fortnite video game • Super Soaker • Easy to fill • Great for kids of all ages!

Price: $9.99 Available at Walmart / Amazon

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Tabletopics

You’ve played every car game you can imagine and there are still hours to go on your road trip. The kids are bored and the ipads/notepads/computer games need to be recharged. So what to do - what to do?

A fun way to get the whole family to join in the conversation while taking their minds off the road, try this travel deck for ages 12 and up, loaded with entertaining travel-related questions that will have everyone participating. There are 40 question cards and before you finish, you’ll find yourself at your next destination.

Price: Only $9 https://www.tabletopics.com/travel-edition-togo

Kijaro Dual Lock® Chair This lightweight chair folds up with a convenient set up - just push the arms and click it into place! The Kijaro Dual Lock Chair with 100% recycled REPREVE® fabric lets you enjoy your summer-time environment while protecting it too!

•Conveniently folds up

to take it on the go •Includes a carrying bag or use the attached strap •No sag seating for ultimate comfort •Includes 2 mesh cup holders to enjoy summertime refreshments!

Price: $39.94 Available at Walmart. com

SpongeBob Pool Float

•This is the giant-sized inflatable version of everyone’s favorite sea sponge, SpongeBob. •He Lives In a Pineapple Under the Sea: And now in your pool, too! This float is 6 feet wide and made of durable vinyl.

•The wide mouth valve allows you to easily inflate & deflate the float!

• Check out the full collection at the What Do You Meme? store. The Giant SpongeBob Iconic Pool Float is just one of our awesome float designs. Build your collection and bring even more fun to your next pool day!

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Things to Do:

Find Your Talent

What is your special talent?

Do you know yours or did you have to stop and think about it?

Perhaps this question would be easier to answer for each other than for ourselves. You might be surprised what good qualities others see in you.

I have heard more than one person in this life say they have no talent. I refuse to believe it.

They may not be singers, dancers, musicians, actors, writers, painters or sculptors. However, if we dig deep enough, we’ll find they are talented enough to excel at something.

Before we continue, allow me to explain one thing: there is a difference between a learned skill and a natural talent. I can play the piano. I took lessons for years and even taught lessons for a long time. Over the years, listeners have told me how talented they think I am. In truth, this is a learned skill. It didn’t come easily. I had to work at it. I still do.

In contrast, a naturally-talented musician can play without thinking about it. They can play by ear without any printed music and they even manage to make it look easy to boot. My poor brain isn’t wired as such.

Speaking of comparisons, have you ever noticed how some people can make even the simplest motions look awkward while others make the most mundane events magically entertaining through fluid movements? As an example, let’s observe bartenders.

I don’t drink, but when we are somewhere with a skilled bar-

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tender, it is quite entertaining to watch the spinning glasses, shaking processes and even the act of pouring their concoctions is poetry in motion.

Another example might be cooking. Knives can look really dangerous in an uncoordinated person’s hands, but can be like paint brushes to an artist when in a truly-gifted chef’s hands.

Let’s discuss hidden talents.

Some have the gift of putting others at ease. During a short conversation with them, even the shyest person will begin to emerge from their shell. A talented conversationalist can ask leading questions which cause the timid to bloom into the interesting person they are.

Another natural talent is seeing good qualities in others. Some have the gift of being able to say the right thing at the right time, all the time. I marvel at those who can quickly write flowing poetry, interesting prose or even a beautifully-worded letter or note.

Here’s one for you: can you remember names? That’s not only

a talent; it’s a real gift!

So, just what does all this have to do with this month’s issue which features the performing arts? My first instinct is to suggest some sort of event where you would be a spectator. On second thought, I would urge you to get out there and experience something you have always wanted to do. Who cares if you aren’t the greatest at it? You’ll never know until you try.

When asked, I find it difficult to tell anyone what my talent or talents might be. My regular readers know I include a recipe which is hopefully appropriate to discuss with our monthly theme. It probably wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to consider my selection of recipes a talent. Either that, or I just know by the ingredient list what flavors and textures pair well together. In reality, I include things I like. It’s as simple as that.

Therefore, this month’s treat was selected for several reasons.

For starters, it is quick and easy to make during this busy travel and vacation season. Secondly, it doesn’t heat up your kitchen during these hot summer months.

And finally, it sounds, looks and tastes great! What’s not to love?

Caramel Oreos Dip Oreos in melted Kraft caramels. Allow to cool then dip them in chocolate. Drizzle with white chocolate if desired. Yum! So, what’s my special talent? I can’t tell you. I’ll leave it to you to decide if it is because I don’t want to brag or because I am still looking for it.

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People to See:

Ava Earl - Songwriter

GIRDWOOD - Young, but wise, songwriter Ava Earl has a masterful control of her craft.

Writing music and expressing emotions that demonstrate both maturity and an appreciation for life’s twists and turns, Earl’s efforts have culminated, thus far, in her brand new album, The Roses. Officially released today, The Roses was recorded in Nashville and produced by JT Nero, one half of the Americana-outfit, Birds of Chicago, and features hauntingly beautiful background vocals from Allison Russell and Awna Teixeira.

The end result is a beautifully and intentionally crafted album that invokes images of natural wonder and fantasy alike, all while sticking closely to Earl’s own personal experiences.

Fans can stream or purchase The Roses now at this link.

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ers, Rhett Miller, and Tim Easton. Tonight, Earl will be performing a very special release show at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Anchorage. A one-time virtual stream will take place Sunday at 7pm EST via Club Passim.

Amplify Music Magazine pointed out in a recent interview that, “Earl has always been drawn to powerful lyrical storytellers, which has weaved into her own lyrical consciousness.

Endlessly inspired by and propelled by community found through music, Ava has always put herself in spaces to find and nurture that inter-musical connection and camaraderie.”

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In their premiere of Tracks like “Cimorene” “Cimorene,” Un“Ava’s music reflects the and “Forever Girl” were derground Music premiered leading up to Collective wrote, landscape she’s grown up The Roses’ release, finding “Sonically, Ava’s traction and support from sweetly-sung vocals in—open, raw, beautiful.” fans and critics alike—Unprovide a dash of - Guitar Girl Magazine derground Music Collecmagic to this romantive called the former “a tic acoustic soundgorgeous and gracefully finger-picked folk song scape, while painting a vivid picture that leaves which aims to take the listener to an ‘enchanted the listener in a state of reflection and wonder.” space during a time of collective isolation, nostalgia, and longing,” and Guitar Girl Magazine Anchorage Press wrote about Earl’s rise as an interviewed Earl around the release of “Forever Alaskan musician, opening the article with, “For Girl,” saying, “Ava’s music reflects the landscape those that still do not yet know Ava Earl or her she’s grown up in—open, raw, beautiful.” music, may I introduce to you one of the gems of the Alaskan music scene.”

An engaging performer, Earl thrives in a live More at https://www.avaearl.com concert setting, drawing audiences in with her music and stories. Highlight performances over For More On Alaska, the years include opening dates for Maggie Rog-

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Places to go

Live Theatre Workshop enlightens children, adults, and families. Because art has the power to transform people and communities, LTW uses the performing arts to make a difference and pass on a passion for theatre to the next generation. LTW is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization supported by grants and generous people who appreciate LTW’s Mainstage plays, Family Series productions, Etcetera Late-Night productions, and year-round theatre education for youth.

Mainstage - THE SUMMER 2021 SEASON Live Theatre Workshop Mainstage shows have resumed indoors with small groups. We are hard at work planning the Fall 2021 and 2022 season which will include the cancelled productions of Sylvia and Maytag Virgin. Our new season and show dates will be released this summer.

Now performing on the Main Stage is The Standby Lear August 5-28.

A funny, tender new play

by John W. Lowell, critically acclaimed and award-winning author of The Letters.

The actor playing King Lear has fallen ill. Augie, the understudy, is handed the opportunity to play one of the greatest roles ever written for the stage. Now that the last great opportunity in Augie’s long acting career has arrived, is he up to the task, or is it too late?

MAINSTAGE TICKETS $20 General $18 Military, Senior, Student $15 Thursdays and Previews

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Box office opens at 6:30pm Special needs seating 6:30pm 6:45pm General seating begins at 6:45 Stand-by guests should arrive by 6:15pm to check in Curtain is at 7:30pm Sunday Matinee Box office opens at 2:15pm

Special needs seating 2:15pm 2:30pm General seating begins at 2:30pm Stand-by guests should arrive by 2:30pm to check in. Curtain is at 3:00pm Live Theatre Workshop produces inclusive, accessible and affordable professional theatre and theatre education that entertains, educates and

Children’s Theatre program deepens our connection to kids and families by offering interactive musical theatre performances at Live Theatre Workshop and in more than 15 schools across the city. These performances have become a tradition for Tucson families. Kids are introduced to and learn to love theatre through this program, and many continue on to take LTW classes and even advance to become performers in these shows themselves. Find LTW on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and at livetheatreworkshop.org.

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Places to go:

An Outdoor Movie LOS ANGELES – Cinelounge® Sunset is proud to open the first outdoor movie theater in the heart of Hollywood. Located behind the iconic Egyptian theater, the new 200-seat Cinelounge® Outdoors theater is the only DCI compliant outdoor cinema in all of Los Angeles for first run features. It is open nightly.

Owner Christian Meoli has expanded his indie, arthouse theater into new arenas with this latest outdoor experience, screening films virtually, and offering his distinctive gourmet popcorn the theater markets nationally.

With the Delta variant still surging in Los Angeles, the outdoor venue provides a safe communal experience. Beyond new film screenings, Cinelounge® Outdoors is becoming THE premium special events venue to welcome audiences back to the cinema experience. A one-stop shop for special events, premieres, brand activations and conferences, Cine-

lounge® Outdoors just hosted Netflix’s recent premiere for Season 2 of NEVER HAVE I EVER. “We’ve stepped up and pivoted again to serve the needs of the Industry and the community at just the right time. Our aim is to bring the same bespoke charisma Cinelounge® is known for as an independent theater to the outdoor experience”, said Meoli.

“We’re excited to be exhibiting and curating again and look forward to continuing to offer audiences new, classic and culturally relevant content.”

Films aren’t the only content being exhibited. Meoli has paired up with promoters of the popular Comedy Supernova for comedy nights. First up is The Good, The Bad & The Funny.

Aurelio Miguel Bocanegra has teamed up with stand-up comics Beny Mena and Phil Medina, and together all three plan on making Cinelounge® Outdoors the biggest “Wild West Latin Comedy

Show in Hollywood.”

Other weekend activities, taking place now through month of August, include drinks, food, live music, and plenty of games such as corn hole, ring toss, Jenga and more. Cinelounge® has also partnered with the Lost Property team, led by Rhino Williams, for the bar. Meoli is also working with Phillip Dane from The Odd Market fame, who is curating various food trucks for on-site service during special events and weekends.

“We are positioning ourselves as a fluid and flexible location for ‘For Your Consideration’ events, especially as we are stepping into award season,” said Meoli.

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Actors’ Gang T

e Live On, a live virtual production, will run through September 4. This new play is based on Hard Times by Studs Terkel. Each part presents ten stories and stands as a complete experience.

Audiences around the globe can also join online prerecorded screening every Sunday until September 5th, at 9 am (PT) for Part One, at 10:30 am (PT) for Part Two, at 12 pm (PT) for Part Three. This marks the first Actors’ Gang mainstage production since the theater closed its doors in March of 2020.

When faced with the inability to assemble, The Actors’ Gang began working via zoom to adapt Terkel’s Hard Times. The production explores 30 different stories – a mix of stories documented by Terkel and original stories from the family histories of cast members – of courage and determination, a testimony of what it takes to survive unprecedented times, which are now presented over three different performances.

“We started developing We Live On in April of 2020 and it started with a question: How do we, as artists, address the fear of this time, the loss, the desperation, the lines at food banks, the poverty? It was essential to tell the stories of survivors, knowing that the courage and resilience of those that made it through the Great Depression could provide inspiration and hope for our audiences today.

“I was lucky enough to meet Studs Terkel – a longtime hero of mine, a journalist that gave voice to the anonymous, the forgotten -- and interview him for LACMA before he passed. Studs was such an important documentarian of the human condition, of what it takes to survive through hardship.

These voices from Hard Times that Studs has left us, remain resonant and essential today, perhaps more so than when they were chronicled back in 1970, a reminder of the tenacity, faith and love it will take for us to rebound from the trauma, unprecedented isolation, and loss of loved ones that we have recently lived through.

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As actors, I think it’s important to find this kind of material to wrestle with. I’m blessed to have a company of actors that understand not only the importance of getting to the truth of difficult subject matter but also, in this challenging time of being apart, getting to that truth in community with each other. It is our hope to create that community throughout the world with our audiences in an intimate, personal and immediate way. We Live On is a piece born from loss and the limitations of lock down that seeks to create healing and catharsis and hope for a shook up world.” -Tim Robbins The Actors’ Gang Theater strives to make its content accessible to all patrons. Admission is Pay What You Can but the theater is extending free tickets to patrons who can’t afford to make a donation.

For additional information or if you have questions, need assistance, or access to free tickets, please email at BoxOffice@TheActorsGang.com.

Some of the stories presented in We Live On include: Sally Rand, whose fan dance to the strains of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and Chopin’s “Waltz in C Sharp Minor,” created a sensation at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and helped launch a career that lasted more than 30 years. (Based on Studs Terkel’s interview with Sally Rand) Labor activist Cesar Chavez, who was moved to action by the targeted mistreatment of field workers

Theater: ‘We Live On’ that he witnessed as a child in The Great Depression. (Based on Studs Terkel’s interview with Cesar Chavez) Louis Banks, who rode the rails from Arkansas to Los Angeles on top of a boxcar with dreams of becoming a chef and hopes of finding any employment in the North. (Based on Studs Terkel’s interview with Louis Banks) The words of Langston Hughes, the poet of the Harlem Renaissance, performed by contemporary poet Cyrus Roberts.

After graduating from high school, Terkel attended the University of Chicago, from which he received a law degree in 1934 during the worst of the Depression, although he had no interest in and never did practice law.

While performing with the Chicago Repertory Theatre company he met Ida Goldberg, a social worker and lifelong activist who became his beloved wife until her 1999 death.

They had one son.

The nickname Studs comes from the character Studs Lonigan created by James T. Farrell, one of Terkel’s favorite writers.

Terkel joined the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Writers’ Project, and worked on radio soap operas, in stage plays, as a sportscaster and a disc jockey. His first radio program was called “The Wax Museum,” an eclectic selection of whatever sort of music struck his fancy, including the first recordings of Mahalia Jackson, who would become Terkel’s lifelong friend.

In the late 1940s Terkel moved to television, where he was the main character of “Studs’ Place,” a groundbreaking unscripted television drama about the owner of a tavern in Chicago through which interesting characters, some famous, passed. But Terkel’s television career ended when he was blacklisted in 1953 for refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee. He had also spoken out in favor of price and rent controls and against the poll tax and Jim Crow laws. As Terkel once said in an interview about those years, “I signed many petitions that were for unfashionable causes and never retracted.”

Despite the blacklist and the political times, his well-known radio program, “The Studs Terkel Program,” continued to flourish, and aired from 1952 through 1997 on Chicago’s WMFT. The one-hour program was broadcast five days a week during those forty-five years and Studs interviewed a remarkable range of guests including Martin Luther King Jr., Leonard Bernstein, Mort Sahl, Bob Dylan, Dorothy Parker, John Prine, Tennessee Williams, Frank Zappa, and Big Bill Broonzy. Many of these interviews can be heard on line at the Studs Terkel Radio Archive created in 2014 collaboration with WMFT, the Chicago History Museum, with support from the Library of Congress.

Today Studs is perhaps best known for his acclaimed oral histories – among them Division Street, Hard Times,Working, The “Good” War (which received a Pulitzer Prize in 1985), and Race, all of which remain in print at The New Press -- and for his many years as a radio interviewer in Chicago.

He also appeared in Ken Burns’s documentaries on baseball, jazz, and the Civil War, as well as in a handful of movies, most notably John Sayles’s “Eight Men Out” (1988).

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Red Rocks Park

If you think of Red Rocks Park as just simply a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! All around you are 738 total acres of deer, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas.

At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The diverse environment allows visitors to see plants, birds and animals of both regions.

Then there is the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a geological phenomenon – the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world.

From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage.

Opened in 1941 with an outdoor seating capacity of more than 9500, It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015. Hosting literally thousands of concerts and events over the past 75+ years, the history of entertainment at Red Rocks tends to follow the arc of popular culture and popular music. Opera, classical and chamber music performances of the early 1900s to 1940s gave way to the rock and roll and psychedelic music of the 1960s and 70s. Soft rock took over the venue for the majority of the 1970s. Performers then and now considered musical superstars of all genres to fill the amphitheatre, including jam bands, new age rock artists, alternative, indie, rap and hip-hop and now, EDM performers and DJs.

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Some of the cheduled live performances scheduled for this month are: Aug. 8 & 9 - Joe Bonamassa 8 p.m.

Aug. 11 & 12 - Rufus Du Sol 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 14 & 15 - Slightly Stoppid 6 p.m. 14th / 4 p.m. 15th Aug. 16 = Yo-yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile in “Not Our First Goat Roadeo.” 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 17 - Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler, Jeremy Zucker, Ayokay 7 p.m.

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L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center

Many years ago, Mrs. Stephens and her husband, the late potato-marketing pioneer L.E. Stephens, would go to the top of Bartz Hill in Pocatello and gaze out at the Portneuf Valley, Scout Mountain and the Snake River Valley. In 1998, ISU received a gift of $10 million from Mrs. Stephens. It was seed funding for the center that would bear the couple’s names.

When Mrs. Stephens was considering where to locate a state-of-the-art complex, President Bowen suggested Bartz Hill, on Bartz Way on the ISU campus. Mrs. Stephens agreed. June 10th, 2002, was the first day of construction. The first performance in the Stephens Center was “Man of LaMancha,” in October 2004 in the Beverly B.

Bistline Theatre.

Music, dance, theatre, lectures and more bring the communities of Idaho State University and southeastern Idaho together in one spectacular locale: the $34 million L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. Built primarily with the generous support of hundreds of private donors, the 123,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art complex debuted in October 2004. It crowns a Pocatello hilltop that offers vistas as inspiring as the artists who perform here.

We invite you to join ISU in celebrating the performing arts in Idaho.

Activities, events and the 2021-2022 entertainment series will be announced soon.

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People to See:

Sands Showroom LAS VEGAS – Iconic multi-platinum artists are joining forces to create The After Party featuring *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, Backstreet Boys AJ McLean and Nick Carter, and Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris, bringing fan favorite hits to The Sands Showroom inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas August 19 – 22, 2021.

Fans will enjoy an evening of number-one hits, experience classic boy band dances, and relive their nostalgic good times. For the first time ever, these notable artists, along with surprise guests, will come together on one stage to perform a variety of classic songs with a live band. With over 200 million albums sold collectively, the set list will change nightly. Be prepared for comedy, music and intimate conversations, as this group will even share some never-before-told stories from their time on the road.

“Being on stage has always been a part of all of us so having the opportunity to create a show with the best songs of all our groups has been a lot of fun,” said *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone.

“Working together has brought up so

many memories and I’m excited to see how the fans react to seeing us all on stage together. Plus, we have some surprises in store!”

“We’ve had so much fun putting this show together and finally sharing a stage, I can’t wait to share it with the fans,” said Backstreet Boys AJ McLean.

“I promise an incredible night of wild surprises, this is an absolute must see!”

The show, co-produced

by Mulvi Group, SPI Entertainment and Live Nation, will run from Thursday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 22 with shows starting at 9 p.m.

Tickets start at $65 plus applicable fees and will go on sale to the general public Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, Venetian.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469. A limited number of VIP Sound Check Experiences will also be available for purchase.

Artist fan club members will receive access to a presale beginning Thursday, July 8 at 10 a.m. PT. Grazie Rewards club members, as well as Live Nation and SPI Entertainment customers, will receive access to a presale beginning Friday, July 9 at 10 a.m.

PT. All pre-sales will end Friday, July 9 at 10 p.m. PT. The iconic Venetian Resort Las Vegas is comprised of three all-suite towers: The Venetian, The Palazzo, and the Venezia.

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Go, Do, See Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend

Dierks Bentley, an award-winning American Country singer- songwriter, released his debut album in 2003.

Since then he has been creating a signature blend of tunes, part country, a bit of honky-tonk, part bluegrass sprinkled with some modern rock and roll. Growing up in Phoenix, Dierks, made his first trip to Nashville with his father at the young age of 19, which he plays tribute to in his song, “I Hold On”. He obtained a job at The Nashville Network where he

spent much time researching footage of country performances that helped shape his signature style. His homework paid off, as he established himself in the country music scene with his first and second album certified Platinum, winning a CMA Award for Best New Artist, as well as, multiple songs peaking on the Billboard charts.

Catchy tunes about being drunk on a plane, pickup trucks, finding himself at Burning Man or a soulful anthems

of love and relationships, it’s impossible to narrow down the list of Bentley’s top songs. His lyrics are relatable and delivered with such charisma, making his music popular and accessible; earning him his place on the charts.

Dierks Bentley is known for his high energy shows that are filled with nonstop music and a stage presence you won’t want to miss. For tickets, visit https://bendconcerts.com/

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Park City Song Summit PARK CITY-The Park City Song Summit is an antidote to the largescale, impersonal, singing to the masses music festival. Instead of bands playing at audiences, the Song Summit seeks to create an environment where artist and audience not only connect, play, and listen, but engage in conversations around the journey of creating songs and thriving in the modern music industry.

Amanda Shires, Andrew Bird & Jimbo Mathus, Cedric Burnside, Celisse, Devon Gilfillian, Fred Armisen, Iron & Wine, John Craigie, John Doe, Jonathan Russell of The Head And The Heart, Jonathan Wilson, Josh Ritter, Joy Oladokun, Langhorne Slim, Leslie Jordan, Lori McKenna, Lucius, Morgan Kibby, Natalie Hemby, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tank and the Bangas, Tré Burt

The five day live event will take place September 8-12 in Park City, Utah and is designed to redefine the live music experience. The Song Summit is pleased to announce its first round of artists and introduce its programming outline for 2021’s inaugural event.

Taking place in 15 venues across the city, in rooms sized from 75 to 1300 people and also at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater, artists including Gary Clark Jr., Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Leslie Jordan, Iron & Wine, Tank and the Bangas, Natalie Hemby, and more (full talent listing online) will perform in a variety of ways—from stripped down acoustic sets on a barstool t0 pluggedin, full band shows. Performers will also engage with attendees and fellow artists in conversations—Song Summit Labs— around everything from profound relationships with an instrument; to the symbiotic power of other art forms; to how to create iconic and dynamic visual identities.

Musical performance and Lab conversations with: Adia Victoria,

Musical performances: Anders Osborne, Bonny Light Horseman, Brad Walker, Chad Cromwell, Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musslewhite, Daniel Donato, Father John Misty, Fruit Bats, Gary Clark Jr., Ivan Neville, Kamasi Washington, Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel, Mavis Staples, Mike Dillon, Rising Appalachia, Ryan Bingham

A Rota, Jay Blakesberg, Jay Sweet, Joe Pug, Mark Borden, Rich Roll, Rob Bleetstein, Shaun White

Songwriters in-the-round: Waylon Payne, Hailey Steele, Earl Bud Lee, Kylie Sackley, Rick Brantley, Garrison Starr, Matt Warren, Tim James, Kent Blazy, Dave Pahanish, Julia Sinclair, Megan Linville, Shelly Fairchild, Blake Bollinger, Kelly Archer, Bill Luther, Sarah Darling, Emily Shackleton, Kylie Morgan, Jace Everett, Dean Alexander, Kallie Shorr Today’s lineup announcement is the first of a series of programming rollouts the Song Summit will share as it builds toward September. For more information or for ticketing details, please visit parkcitysongsummit.com.

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You Can Be On Stage

In the summer of 2017 owners of the Cave B Estate Winery, Vince & Carol Bryan, created a beautiful amphitheater called STAGE B. It islocated directly in front of their winery tasting room that holds approximately 1,000 people. The inaugural concert was performed by the Yakima Symphony Orchestra.

Stage B was created to bring culturally rich and diverse events to Central Washington in an intimate, pastoral outdoor setting.

Events such as symphonic music series, jazz, dance and theatrical productions are possible only through the generous sponsorship of these events by local businesses and individuals. All sponsorship monies are handled through the Columbia Basin Foundation , a 501c3 organization, to ensure that monies donated are tax deductible.

Here are future entertainment opportunities to visit this next month: BLAZE & Kelly

From Boise Idaho, Aug. 13.

Blaze and Kelly deliver a powerful performance showcasing their tight vocal harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. They play an assortment of genres with covers ranging from Pink Floyd to Patsy Cline and have over 9 albums of original tunes incorporating flavors of folk-rock, country-blues, and jazz. Touring nationally for over 16 years, they have opened for many greats including; Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Shawn Colvin; The Weepies and Olivia Newton-John. Come, be lifted, and enjoy Blaze and Kelly for a fun-filled, upbeat show, and a night to remember!

Open Mic, 30 minute set opportunities for you!

On Saturday, August 14th from 12-4:30pm, before the Brandi Carlisle, Sheryl Crow and YOLA concert show off your own musical talents in a 30 minute open mic set.

We have a beautiful stage, 2 mics

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and 2 basic speakers. Reservations are required. Please email events@ caveb.com to reserve your free set time.

Join us on Saturday, September 4th and Sunday September 5th for our annual Open Mic. This popular event over Labor “DAVE” weekend when the Dave Mathews Band plays at the Gorge Amphitheater next door is a must do every year for many concert goers.

With wine tasting and great music you will enjoy every minute. We are currently full for our 2021 reservations for our Open Mic. If you would like to get on a waiting list please email events@caveb.com.

For more information please contact: StageB@CaveB.com

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Wyoming State Fair

The Wyoming State Fair is held every August in Douglas, in the southeastern part of the state. The fair is one of the most massive entertainment events in the state and features a rodeo, agricultural expositions, and live music concerts.

There are about 450 camping spots on the south side of the fairgrounds on West Yellowstone Highway by the North Platte River.

The 109th premier sumer event is scheduled for Aug. 17-21.

The first night will be the WSF State Championship Ranch Rodeo at the FORD Grandstand Arena begining at 7 p.m. Other entertainment at the Pepsi Family State will be a Barrel of Fun Magic Show and a Sword Swallower show, Dan Meyer.

Aug. 18th will feature PRCA steer roping, then a livestock show with year-end awards. Enjoy the

competition of the PRCA Rodeo beginning at 7 p.m. Aug 18 & 19. Tickets for the Ranch Rodeo, PRCA Rodeo, and PRCA Rodeo are $20 per person.

Walker Hays will take the grandstand stage Aug. 20. Monument Records recording artist, Walker Hayes, is a singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama.

His recently announced forthcoming EP Country Stuff, out in June, features collaborations with Jake Owen, Carly Pearce, and Lori McKenna, and displays the full range of Hayes’ creativity.

Hayes has performed his music to national audiences on Good Morning America and The Today Show, and joined the likes of Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett, and Old Dominion on tour.

In January 2019, he set out on his headlining Dream On It tour sell-

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ing out venues across the country.

Tickets are $20 and available online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3801769/walker-hayes-in-concert-douglas-wyoming-state-fair A Demolition Derby will be at the grandstand the final evening of the fair, Aug. 21, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are also $20.

Saveral live entertainment concerts will take place daily at the Platte River Stage and PEPSI Family Stage.

Regular admission tickets are $8 and season pins are $25. Kids, ages 4-12, are $3. For more information, visit https://wystatefair.com/

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People To See: State Theatre presents Jason Mraz - Look For The Good Live! Summer Tour with Philip Labes Tue, August 24, 2021 Thompsons Point Doors: 6 p.m. - Show: 7 p.m. - all ages $51.50 advance - $56 day of show The Thompson’s Point Box Office opens at 3 p.m. the day of show. On-site parking is limited, buy in advance above. All Thompson’s Point shows are rain or shine.

The State Theatre serves as the exclusive live music promoter for Thompson’s Point Event by State Theatre, Portland, Maine, Thompson’s Point and Jason Mraz The Depot Pavilion + Concessions at Thompson’s Point is a waterfront, outdoor venue with a scalable capacity of 3,000-8,000 on the southern tip of the Thompson’s Point peninsula. Anchored by the restored Union Station platform shed that was saved from demolition and moved to Thompson’s Point in the late 1960s, the venue is home to the State Theatre Summer Concert Series, as well as a range of regular programming offerings featuring food trucks and outdoor entertainment, festivals, and more.

Due to present circumstances surrounding COVID-19, any event status is subject to change.

In an effort to enable a safer live experience for all, we’re also facilitating some new safety initiatives

which you will need to accept and adopt in order to attend an event.

The event will be presented in accordance with applicable public health mandates and requirements as of the date of the event; which could include mask requirements, changes to capacity, attendance prerequisites, procedures and other protective measures. The State Theatre, Thompson’s Point, CROBO LLC and Ticketmaster do not assume liability; the ticket holder will assume all risks involved. By purchasing a ticket to this event you agree to assume full liability for any risks incurred before, during and after the event and agree to the current Terms of Use. Jason Mraz’s new album begins and ends with the same phrase: “Look for the good.” Those four words are not just a lyric or the title of his seventh studio album, but also an all-encompassing world philosophy for the musician, who believes that in dark and challenging times we should search for something positive.

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Look For The Good, written and recorded in Jason’s home studio in Southern California, is a continuation of his career-long love for reggae music. It’s a genre he’s always returned to, inspired both by its rhythms and its revolutionary lyrics, and after making 2018’s Know. the singer found himself ready to further explore how he could participate in the style.

Jason connected with producer Michael Goldwasser (founder of indie reggae label Easy Star Records and producer for Matisyahu, Steel Pulse, Toots and the Maytals and his own band, Easy Star All-Stars), who had remixed Jason’s single “Have It All,” and the pair began sending ideas back and forth. Initially, Jason didn’t realize their collaboration would yield an actual album.

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CUMBERLAND - The beloved genre-spanning festival brainchild of McCoury Music and High Sierra Music is pleased to announce the initial lineup for its 14th annual festival, once again taking place Sept. 23-26.

This year, festival hosts The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys will be joined by Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sam Bush, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Lil Smokies, Della Mae, Cris Jacobs Band, Hot Club of Cowtown, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, The Broomestix, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Steve Poltz, Sister Sadie, Lonesome River Band, Ghost of Paul Revere, Dre Anders, Twisted Pine, Fireside Collective, The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, Birches Band, Haint Blue, Dirty Grass Players, and The 9th Street Band. As always, Joe Craven, will emcee for the weekend.

In addition to traditional stage sets by these world-class artists, attendees can again expect to see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy, and intimate appearances from the aforementioned artists. Delfest will, as usual, be immediately preceded by the 3-day DelFest Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys and other all-star players.

Located along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, and personally chosen by Del, the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD (2.5 hours from Baltimore and D.C.) serves as the ideal location for DelFest. The fairgrounds are conveniently located near four major airports and can be easily reached by rail or road. The city of Cumberland is a welcoming host offering multiple hotel options, a charming downtown, and great amenities that include biking, fishing, and kayaking, as well as a steam train engine and museum, and interesting dining options. Come for the music, and perhaps stay an extra day to explore the area offerings which are well suited for music fans and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The festival, which typically happens Memorial Day weekend, will make a one-time move to the fall in 2021 to ensure a COVID-safe gathering.

For more information visit delfest.com and follow DelFest on all social platforms. Can’t wait until September for Del-centered goodness? Refresh with and relive the magic of DelFest on the festival’s Youtube page.

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Hanover Theatre

The Hanover Theatre Repertory announces its first “Worc at Play” cohort ahead of summer Julius Caesar performances WORCESTER - The Hanover Theatre has entertained more than 2 million patrons with world-class performances and headlining acts including Broadway hits ( The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) is proud to introduce its first class of Worc at Play actor trainees!

Lyndsey Hawkes / Yahya Jingo Ellen Lokos / Cristiano Lourenço, Jr. Gideon Malugge /Michael Skrzek A new initiative dedicated to cultivating local acting talent, Worc at Play is offered in partnership with The Hanover Theatre Conservatory and provides nocost actor training and performance opportunities to greater Worcester residents ages 18+.

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mend for trained actors, or those who have never been on a stage before.” This first class of trainees was selected from close to 30 applicants. The trainees meet each week for a 3-hour class with THT Rep’s artistic director, Livy Scanlon, and will play ensemble roles in THT Rep’s upcoming production of Julius Caesar.

Julius Caesar will run August 7-22, with flexibility for rain dates and additional performances.with all performances available free and open to the public. Far from a five-hour snoozer, the show will run approximately 90 minutes with intermission. Togas and crowd participation will be encouraged, as audience members will have the opportunity to boo and cheer along with the action. As with THT Rep’s past productions, COVID-19 safety guidelines will be enforced. /For more information and to make reservations, visit https://thehanovertheatre.org/juliuscaesar.

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The Hatbox Theatre, LLC is a live performance arts space located at the Steeplegate Mall in Concord.

On Wednesday, August 11, at 7:30 p.m., a onetime performance of Discovering Magic with Andrew Pinard will take place. This “mind-numbing, jaw-dropping, eye-opening” experience takes audiences on a guided tour of the impossible and the absurd. Using only the most ordinary of objects, accomplished actor, conjuror, puppeteer, storyteller, and award-winning performer Pinard brings the ordinary to life with the most surprising results.

The only show of its kind in the New England, audiences have traveled from throughout New England and beyond to experience sleight of hand, con games, psychology, history, science, comedy, political spin, and more through the eyes of a “perceptual engineer” on his quest to explore distortion and guile. Audiences can expect a truly unique experience and insight into how remarkable human

perception and interpretation can be.

In its 8th Season of monthly performances!

Box office opens one hour before curtain of any given performance. Tickets are $22-25 for assigned seating. To reserve tickets, please call 603-715-2315 and leave your name, the number and types of tickets (Adult, Senior, Student), an email address, and a phone number that we can reach you.

The next evening, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. will feature Queen City Improve. Join QCI as they perform a night of goofs, gaffes, and laughs through a never before seen show-every night! Improvisational theater is made up on the spot, which means the games are planned but the scenes stories are not! What will they come up with next?

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People To See:

America’s Got Talent Winner Ventriloquist: Terry Fagen Famed singer, comedian, ventriloquist and “America’s Got Talent” winner Terry Fator is following up his record-breaking Las Vegas residency with an all-new show, “Terry Fator: Who’s the Dummy Now?” Fator previewed the show for several weeks at the New York-New York Theater inside New York-New York Hotel & Casino, and will move into his new space at the resort’s Liberty Loft beginning Wednesday, Aug. 11.

“Terry has been an important member of our MGM Resorts Entertainment family for more than a decade, playing a crucial role in our city’s entertainment landscape,” said Mike Neubecker, New York-New York’s President & COO. “We look forward to opening Liberty Loft next month, our property’s newest entertainment venue, and welcoming Terry’s fans with an intimate show experience.”

Fator said, “Plans to move into New York-New York have been over a year in the making, but like many of our plans over the past year, they were sidetracked!

I am thankful to the MGM Resorts team for allowing me to perform at the resort, and am touched by the tens of thousands of fans who came out to support

me this year. When we started to talk about Liberty Loft, I was thrilled to discover it affords us the opportunity to create the ideal viewing experience for my audience.”

Featuring new songs by more than a dozen iconic singers, “Terry Fator: Who’s the Dummy

Now?” takes Fator and his audience on a whimsical journey of discovery, as we learn how and why the world-renowned ventriloquist created many of his beloved cast of puppets. Each reflects a different part of his life, his personality and the people he’s met along the way. Fator is joined onstage by a cast of characters that includes: Winston, the Impersonating Turtle; Maynard Tompkins, the Elvis impersonator; Duggie Scott Walker, the

annoying neighbor; legendary country singer and ladies’ man, Walter T. Airdale; crooning soul singer Julius; and many others.

Fator became a household name in 2007 when he won Season Two of “America’s Got Talent,” which showcased his unique brand of entertainment that combines singing, comedy and unparalleled celebrity impressions.

After 25 years of honing his skills at venues and county fairs across the country, the Dallas-bred entertainer’s “AGT” win catapulted him into the upper echelon of entertainers, and eventually led to a record-breaking 11-year run at The Mirage, where he performed in front of millions.

Fator is scheduled to perform Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $34.95 (plus tax and applicable fees). Tickets for shows through the end of 2021 are now on saland available for purchase at NewYorkNewYork.com or by visiting any MGM Resorts International box office.

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Broadway Reopening Pass Over - Previews Begin: August 4, Opening Night: September 12 Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s play makes its Broadway premiere with a limited run at the August Wilson Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

Hadestown - September 2 The Tony-winning musical tale of the lovers and dreamers from Greek mythology sings out once again at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Tickets now on sale!

Waitress - September 2 Sara Bareilles returns as Jenna Hunterson in this limited-run musical revival based on the 2007 film of the same name. Tickets now on sale!

Hamilton - September 14 The revolutionary Broadway blockbuster by Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

Wicked - September 14 Meet the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped in as Glinda and Elphaba reunite at the Gershwin Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

The Lion King - September 14 Pride Rock comes to life in Disney’s long-running hit at the Minskoff Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

Chicago - September 14 Broadway’s longest-running

revival razzle dazzles at the Ambassador Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

Lackawanna Blues - Previews Begin: September 14, Opening Night: September 28 Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s solo play, which he wrote and stars as more than 20 characters, has its Broadway premiere.

Six - Previews Begin: September 17, Opening Night: October 3 Watch the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII in an electrifying history remix at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

American Utopia - Sept. 17 David Byrne’s gray-suited troupe of musicians return to perform hits from his career at the St. James Theatre. Tickets now on sale!

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Come From Away - Sept. 21 Find out the remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world on September 11, 2001. Tickets now on sale!

Chicken & Biscuits - Previews Begin: September 23, Opening Night: October 10 Douglas Lyons’ family comedy makes it Broadway premiere at the Circle In the Square Theatre, starring Norm Lewis and Michael Urie. Tickets now on sale!

Moulin Rouge - September 24 Experience the thrill of this spectacular new musical based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film featuring pop hits from the past 50 years. Tickets now on sale!

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Things to Do

Learn an Indian Dance

Classically trained Indian dancer and founder of Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music, Shambhavi Desai will lead this outdoor class to teach participants a blend of Indian dance. Join us for an invigorating afternoon appropriate for all age levels. The dance will be a combination of popular folk and light classical dance movements, which will be easy to follow and fun for all. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and shoes are optional during the class.

Class duration is one hour and 15 minutes.

This event is free and open to the public; registration is required for event capacity and to ensure social distancing. To register, please visit Eventbrite at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/indian-dance-workshop-with-shambhavi-desai-tickets-161131770463.

A second session will be offered shortly after from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/indian-dance-workshop-2-with-shambhavi-desai-tickets-161548737623 Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music was founded in Pittsburgh by the performing artiste, choreographer and artistic director, Guru Smt. Shambhavi Desai. It offers an ongoing comprehensive training for beginner through advanced levels in Bharatanatyam, Lok Nritya (Folk dance), and Hindustani Classical, Semi Classical and Devotional music. Its mission is to groom the students in Indian culture and performing arts, and to support, celebrate and present to a wide range of international audiences the dance and music of India through performances,

workshops, educational outreach programs, and formal dance and music instruction. Sanskruti also offers a formal examination for Hindustani classical vocal conducted by the ‘Pandit Jasraj Institute for Music and Research’ after the first two or three years of training.

Sanskruti dance and music programs are influenced by the contemporary cultures of India, by experimenting with different languages, music, and social topics-while retaining the unique Indian essence that defines the Indian Diaspora.

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Old Alabama Town

W

ould you like to take a trip back in time to late 19th and early 20th century Alabama? You don’t need a time machine. Just take a trip to Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. It’s more than a museum. It’s traveling back in time among through 50 authentically restored structures with “residents and workers” doing the everyday tasks of that time along six blocks of downtown Montgomery. The “Town” is divided into three sections; a Living Section, a Working Section, and Along the Street.

Three blocks of the town is a working block that shows how potteries, blacksmiths, even musicians plied their trade There is the Oliver Cotton Gin dating back to 1900.

On most days, re-enactors are

there showing off their town.

A blacksmith was the backbone of every community then. They were even more important than modern mechanics, as they not only kept the wagons rolling but also made things needed for everyday life, like axes, tools, household utensils, and nails.

Daniel Webster Boatwright originally opened this shop in Fleahop in Elmore County in 1893 and it remained in operation by his family until the 1940s.

There’s a gristmill, old pharmacy, print shop, and many more buildings. Travel back to when these were an everyday part of peoples’ lives.

Visit the living block where people of the time go about their everyday lives. Visit classrooms where students leaned the latest reading,

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writing, and arithmetic. This was not too different from today in appearance but decades away in technologically.

Here are desks with inkwells and slates, not computers and tablets.

You can visit Lucas Tavern.

Taverns then were not the bars we think of today. They provided food and shelter, as well as drinks. Lucas Tavern is the oldest of the buildings, built before 1818. It was originally a two-room dogtrot when the Lucases bought it.

They added two additional rooms and enclosed the dogtrot. The added rooms gave them a dining room with access to the outside kitchen.

The tavern was moved here from the Old Federal Road about 15 miles east of Montgomery. Then the Federal Road was the major connection between Washington D.C.

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and New Orleans. Taverns like this were located about every 15 miles, which was an average day’s walk. Its claim to historical fame came when the Marquis de La Fayette stayed here on April 25, 1825 en route to Montgomery.

The corner grocery store was part of everyday life before the coming of chains.

This one dates to 1892 when it began life as Daniel O’Leary’s Grocery and Saloon son morphing into just a grocery store.

Churches were more than a place of worship then. They were a meeting and socializing place. They built this one around 1885. It was the First Colored Presbyterian Church of Montgomery.

Every town needed a doctor. Dr. Thomas David Duncan built this doctor’s office in 1938 in his parents’ back-

yard and operated out of it all his life. Doctors served as dentist and sometimes veterinarians then. They got paid in eggs, poultry or however their patients could pay them.

In those unenlightened days, if you were sick you got treated whether you had money or insurance. Doctors weren’t part of huge corporations then charging over $400 a visit.

Ever wish you could go back to a more peaceful time?

Along the Street Section is where old building are recycled and are in use today. Many of the homes are now bed and breakfasts. But some are put to other uses.

You can visit Shaffer Garden filled with native plantings that show what a 19th century central Alabama garden might have looked like.

One building is almost a circling back to the origi-

nal premise of Old Alabama Town. Rescued Relics is located in the 1920s Wilbanks Warehouse that once serviced those newfangled horseless carriages. Today, it’s a notfor-profit salvage business that raises money to restore and maintain the historic structures at Old Alabama Town. It sells historic architectural elements and materials from pre-1960s building that are being razed and sells them to people wishing to incorporate antique elements into their projects around Montgomery and the central Alabama region. As the old song goes, let the circle be unbroken.

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Places to Go

The Momentary

BENTONVILLE - The Momentary is a new contemporary art space satellite to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! Situated along the Razorback Regional Greenway near 8th Street Market, we’re transforming a decommissioned 63,000 square-foot cheese factory into a multi-disciplinary space for visual and performing arts, culinary experiences, festivals, and artists-in-residence.

Explore the unfolding story of contemporary art in a global context by actively commissioning and exhibiting works that explore new ideas and inspire action and conversation. Our vibrant new space designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects will serve as a living room for our guests, offering adaptable spaces for discovery, as well as areas to relax, work, or play. We invite you to get closer to the action with

intimate performance spaces, access to artists, and free general admission for all, sponsored by Walmart. The Momentary acknowledges and pays respect to the Osage, Caddo, and Quapaw people and elders past, present and future, offering deep gratitude to the ancestral land and water that supports it.

Looking for a low-key, entertaining Friday night out? Relax and celebrate summer with free live music on the Momentary Green. Watch the shadows lengthen as you stretch out and enjoy the signature sounds of indie artists and stars alike all summer long. Paired with a stop at the RØDE Bar and the Momentary Food Truck, this family-friendly, outdoor concert series is guaranteed to start your weekend off right. Concerts are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Come chill with us at the Arvest Bank Courtyard every Sunday afternoon this summer and discover your new favorite jams in this free outdoor music series. From funk and soul breaks to immaculate LatinX harmonies, the best up-and-coming femme DJs to road-tested troubadours, every week will have you diving deeper (and maybe ordering a round for) the rising stars all around us. Plus, with the RØDE Bar and the Momentary Food Truck just steps away, you’ll have access to some of the best brews and bites in town.

For more information and a schedule of concerts, visit https://themomentary.org/.

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Dinner Show at Broadway Palm

FORT MYERS - Grease is the word! Travel back to Rydell High and the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking Pink Ladies. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive their summer romance as the rest of the gang sings and dances their way through Greased Lightnin’:, Summer Nights, Born to Hand Jive; We Go Together; Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee; You’re The One That I Want, Beauty School Dropout and more!

See this popular musical through August 14 at the Broadway Palm, Southwest Florida’s premier dinner theatre. Broadway Palm is now celebrating its 28th Season. The theatre entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility includes a 450seat dinner theatre, a 100-seat “black-box” theatre called The

Off Broadway Palm Theatre, a 120 seat dining room called the Royal Palm and a 30-seat space just off the main lobby called, the Sabal Palm.

A Summer Special allows those ages 18 and under dinner and the show for only $20!

The buffet menu consists of a choice of chef carved beef tenderloin, mojo pulled pork, chicken a la king, baked white fish, and chicken strips with french fries. Sides are the penne pasta with cheese or marinara sauce, scalloped potatoes, and spanish rice. All menus include a complete salad bar, rolls and butter. There are various assorted desserts. Specific weekend entree selections cooked to order are also available on Friday and Saturday evenings.

For more information and tickets, visit https://broadwaypalm.com/

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A Great Film Festival

Surrounded by a rich musical and Southern culture, the Macon Film Festival celebrates independent and immersive films while promoting filmmaking for entertainment, inspiration, education and economic development in Georgia’s central city.

The Macon Film Festival is celebrating its 16th annual event in 2021 with a hybrid festival featuring both in-person and virtual screenings and events. The in-person festival will take place in multiple venues throughout Macon, August 19–22, with the virtual festival scheduled for August 26–29 on the Macon Film Festival channel hosted by Film Festival Flix.

In-person tickets are on sale now at MaconFilmFestival.com. Tickets to the virtual festival will be available in August.

Fast Facts Macon Film Festival celebrates its 16th year with in-person screenings August 19-22, 2021.

Virtual festival dates are August 26th – 29th.

Macon Film Festival continues to feature Fulldome films, setting this film festival apart from others around the country.

The Macon Film Festival will screen in-person independent films from around the world at the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ state-of-the-art Mark Smith Planetarium, downtown Macon’s historic Douglass Theatre, and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

The festival also will have a virtual channel on Film Festival Flix.

A Media Room, VIP/Filmmaker Lounge and Festival Headquarters are open daily during the festival.

Films compete in the following

categories: Music; Documentary; LGBTQ; Narrative Feature; Narrative Shorts; Georgia Made; Macon Made, Fulldome, and Student Shorts.

Free filmmaking workshops are held daily for all festival attendees.

For more information about tickets and the schedule, please visit MaconFilmFestival.com.

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The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University is sponsoring the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series, a series of free Saturday concerts in July and August. Concerts include a 45 - minute music set accompanied by interviews and audience Q&A. Performances take place at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches.

The concert series is free and open to the general public.

August 7: San Antonio, Texas rock artist Nina Diaz.

August 14: Blato Zlato will perform Balkan music from New Orleans and Bulgaria.

In addition to the music performances, 2-3 folk artists will demonstrate and sell traditional crafts on each day of the series.

Support is provided by the Cane River National Heritage Area and the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission. For

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more information, call the Louisiana Folklife Center at (318) 3574332 or email folklife@nsula.edu.

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Places to Go:

Civic Center Music Hall

My Fair Lady

Sept. 28 - Oct. 3, 2021 Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Lovely” and “On the Street Where You Live,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?

​Mean Girls

Dec. 28 - Jan. 02, 2022 Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

Dear Evan Hansen

Jan. 11 - Jan. 16, 2022 Winner of six 2017 Tony Awards including “Best Musical. It also won the 2018 Grammy for best musical theater album.

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.

Oklahoma!

Jan 25 - Jan. 30, 2022 Directed by Daniel Fish, the production has been hailed as the Best of the Year and a Critic’s Pick

by The New York Times and the #1 Theatrical Event of the Year

by TIME Magazine. Seventy-five years after Rodgers & Hammerstein reinvented the American musical, this is Oklahoma! as you’ve never seen or heard it before, re-orchestrated and reimagined for the 21st century. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II,

Lion King

May 10 - May 29, 2022 The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Theatre! Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Pretty Woman

Aug. 16-21, 2022 A Big New Musical. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the (Theatre)!

For tickets and more information, visit www.okcciviccenter. com/

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Solve the Mystery Attending this Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is a night you won’t forget complete with a delicious dinner and dessert, a well-stocked cash bar, and a side-splitting show.

“Dead, Dead on the Range is performed every Friday and Saturday night through Nov. 13 at the Texas Star Dinner Theater in Grapevine. Here’s the storyline: The town is bustling with elections, cattle drives, promises of a railroad, and murder! Horace Grimsby, the wealthiest Cattle Baron in Texas, has been found dead and it’s up to Marshal Jim Courtright to bring the killer to justice.

Did the Mayoral nominee Roger “Rooster” Montebank get involved in an election scandal?

Could the lead reporter for the International Inquisitor, Barbara Wawas, have made her own headlines? Perhaps Buster Beggs, the gentle sheep herder, was bullied by the bull king one too many times. Or was his wife, Emma Grimsby, tired of marriage and looking to get rich quick?

Immerse yourself in an award-winning 90-minute murder mystery dinner theater performance set in the 1880s of the wild west of Texas. Test your investigation skills and solve the murder mystery. Take photos with the cast after the show to round out a great night of fun! Conveniently located in Grapevine, Texas, close to Dallas, Arlington, and Fort Worth.

The meal options for this dinner theater are as follows: BEEF - Country Fried Steak topped with homestyle gravy, Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Squash and Zucchini garnished with red bell peppers and pars-48- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ August, 2021

ley in a white wine lemon sauce CHICKEN - Baked Chicken Breast lightly marinated in Italian dressing, topped with a creamy basil pesto sauce, and garnished with aspargus (Pesto sauce contains ground pine nuts),Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Squash and Zucchini garnished with red bell peppers and parsley in a white wine lemon sauce FISH - (Gluten Sensitive*) Oven baked Tilapia topped with a white wine butter sauce Long Grain Wild Rice Squash and Zucchini garnished with red bell peppers and parsley in a white wine lemon sauce VEGETARIAN (Call box office for Vegan option) Eggplant Piccata topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze Marinara Penne Pasta Sliced Zucchini and Squash topped with a balsamic glaze SUMMER DESSERTS ~through Aug. 28.

Key Lime Pie (may contain nuts) Marbled Chocolate Mousse Cake - Layers of white and chocolate cake along with white and dark chocolate mousse topped with a layer of chocolate ganache (This cake may contain peanut or tree nut allergens, but they are not active ingredients.)

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Touch of Music Festival

The DeMotte Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Touch of Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 14 at Spencer Park from 2 - 10 p.m. This year’s event is presented by DeMotte State Bank with their 10 locations over five counties.

The traditional Touch of Dutch Festival is getting a little downgrade due to Covid-19. “We wanted to make sure to bring this event back after the state shutdown of events last year.” said Chamber President, Mitch Mullen. “Safety, of course, is number one, so we decided to scale it back a bit this year.” he added. The planning for this annual event begins each January. But with the uncertainty of the potential 2021 mid-summer state mandates, the Chamber needed to work closely with local officials to be sure safety was key.

There will be nearly ten food vendors, along with a beer garden accommodating an over 21 corn hole tournament. A musical extravaganza will take place on the band shell stage with country, rock and acoustic acts performing. Justin Sumler will bring his soulful acoustic talent from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Radio Gypsy is NWI’s newest premier party cover band, performing a wide variety of music. They have something for everyone and will perform from 4:005:30pm. Country music band, SouthRidge will be on stage from 6 - 7:30 p.m. And NAWTY will return to perform everything from Motown on up, you can’t go wrong with this ever-changing Band. They will be on stage from 8 -10 p.m.

Fireworks will be featured to begin at dusk.

For those that think this festival is forever changed, think again; the name will return to the Touch of Dutch next year and moving forward.

Craft vendors and the Touch of Dutch Parade will not take place this year; however, the committee has already begun planning for 2022! If you would like to become a volunteer for the Touch of Dutch, email or call the Chamber at info@demottechamber. org or 219-987-5800.

For more event information you can tune in to the DeMotte Chamber website at www.DemotteChamber.org or like them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/touchofdutch.

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The Bob Ross Experience

MUNCIE - Many who enjoyed watching the artist Bob Ross paint his “wet on web” scenery on television, have no idea those instructive shows were never filmed in Hollywood. Instead, from 1983 until 1994 “The Joy of Painting” was produced in Muncie.

The studio was set up in the historic Lucius L. Ball home - now part of the Mennetrista Museum campus.

Until Aug. 15 visit Minnetrista to view and enjoy many Bob Ross original paintings never before seen on public view. Bringing together paintings from private individuals, artwork from Minnetrista’s own museum collection, and photographs of Bob Ross, this exhibit will be a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss!

This special exhibit, “Bob Ross at Home - Artist, Teacher, Friend,” brings together paintings, memories, and rare historic photographs from Bob’s friends and the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. Twenty-nine paintings are featured, including 21 original Ross paintings-many of which have never been on public display. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that shares a deeper look at Bob’s life and work during his many years in Muncie. You don’t want to miss it!

Open hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

Admission is $15 per adult and $12 for ages 12 and under. Ages three and under are free.

Official Bob Ross painting workshops are offered at Minnetrista right o the site where Bob painted for

years.. However, all scheduled classes are sold out through the end of the year. A certified Ross instructor leads participants through a scenery paiting with all supplies furnished. More information can be found at httpsminnetrista.net.

Phase II is under construction to expand the Bob Ross Experience to the second floor of the L.L. Ball home. A dedicated painting workshop and art gallery will be housed in the new section with plans scheduled to open this fall.

The airy second floor workshop is being designed specifically with built-in technology to support instructor-led workshops as well as TV paint-alongs. Original demonstration paintings that Bob created for his instructional videos will adorn the walls, inspiring artists to embrace their own fearless creativity.

The gallery will be a dedicated space to present more of the original Bob Ross paintings for the public to view.

Specially curated shows can highlight specific themes of his work. More information is at htps://minnetrista.net

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Things to Do:

Enjoy Power of the Past There is a great power in preserving history for generations to come.

The members of the Greensburg Power of the Past Club are taking this task seriously by working to educate the community of the historical, technical, and social value of antique farm items. They do this with their annual machinery show and it’s back this year!

The Greensburg Power of the Past 32nd Annual Machinery Show will be held at the Decatur County Fairgrounds this August 18-22. There will be individual antique tractor, garden tractor, and adult pedal pulls Thursday and Friday evenings. A pony pull and horse pull will be held Saturday evening.

View more than 300 tractors of various styles on ing, plowing, corn treshing and a sawmill. display as well as steam engins and garden tractors.

Live musical entertainment will be a welcome All tractors and equipment that are 40 years old or event with a fiddle contest on Saturday afternoon, older are welcome at the show. Come and see all offering four different age divisions and six place the antique machinery used as the days gone by monetary awards in each division. Wullenweber like; plows, disks, combines, planters, cultivators Family Bluegrass will bring oldtime gospel music and many more. Not only will you be able to view to the Sunday morning worship service. The Barnthe antique machinery, you will also get the opstormin’ Bluegrass Band will feature old gospel portunity to watch these music during machines operate. a Vesper Tom Thiel released a song in 2021 There will also be a service. called “Minneapolis Moline” referenctoy tractor show, a huge Visiters will ing the farmers and tractors from his flea market and an aucnot go hungry hometown of Mackville, Wisconsin: tion to enjoy. Dont miss while at the “He used to sit at the wheel and prethe parade Saturday and Power of the tend he could drive, sittin’ out in the check out the different Past Show and weeds that model 335, he got it rungames.

Reunion. A nin’ again, that Minneapolis Moline.”

The featured tractors variety of food for this year will be the vendors will be Minneapolis Moline on site sharing Tractors and Garden Tractors. This farm and indus- their entrees ranging from breakfast to dinner to trial machinery producer was based in Hopkins, delicious snacks.

Minnesota and was the product of a merger beCamping is available on-site. So come and entween three companies in 1929. This company piojoy the whole weekend of fun, food activities and neered the concept of the closed -cab farm tractor in fellowship of the Greensburg Power of the Past. For 1938. Among other projects was the 1950s Uni-Trac- more information, visit https://www.greensburgtor which was a three-wheeled powered unit used powerofthepast.com/ to drive other units.

In keeping with the farm equipment theme, For more information on Indiana, several demonstrations will be ongoing during the reunion. Those planned are threshing, corn bind-

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Ribberfest BBQ & Blues

The riverfront in Madison will rock again to the soulful sound of blues and the smoky aroma of BBQ on Aug. 20-21. The 19th annual event features regional and national blues bands, barbeque competitions, family fun and more.

Fill your plates, lick your fingers and settle in for the Craig Toyota Blues Bash – the best of live bluesfeaturing nine great blues bands on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Ghost Town Blues Band will kick-off Friday night at 6 p.m. with a combination of modern blues and Memphis attitude. Followed

by The Reverend Shawn Amos & The Brotherhood, bringing joyful blues and American Roots music, and ending with headliner John Mayall – “The Godfather of British Blues” and Blues Hall of Fame inductee by The Blues Foundation. On Saturday, music starts with soulful voice artist The “Famous” Amy Noel Band at 11:30 a.m. Followed by TheRevelators, Jay Jesse Johnson and The Joe Louis Walker Band with special guest Bruce Katz.

Settingthe stage up next is blueswoman, Shemekia

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Copeland, delivering powerful soul, R&B and blues.

Top the night off with Tab Benoit, one of today’s most creative and skilled Blues artists, he’ll sure deliver an energetic and fun filled show of blues.

Watch competitors both days in three BBQ competitions: Kansas City Barbeque Society, Backyard BBQ Blast, and the Kidz “Q”. Barbeque lovers get to see over 45 professional barbeque teams from around the country compete in the Indiana State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off for cash/prizes and a chance to represent Indianaat the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s world championship.

Amateurs may compete in the Backyard BBQ Blast and youngsters can compete in the Kidz “Q”.

Wristbands are now on sale for $30 (without food coupons) from through August 19th. On August 20th & 21st wristbands are $35 at Gate and online, good for both days. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Watch our website www.madisonribberfest.com for event updates.

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People to See:

Iowa State Fair The Grandstand Entertainment for this year is second to none.

Reserve your tickets now before it’s too late.

Sam Hunt

Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch

Casting Crowns

Aug. 12 - With special guest, Jordan Feliz. Tickets start at $25. With more than 11 million albums sold to date, Casting Crowns remains Billboard’s topselling act in Christian music since 2007. Chart-topping songs include “Who Am I,” “Voice of Truth,” “Praise You In This Storm,” and “Until The Whole World Hears.”

Aug. 14 - With special guest, Kip Moore. Tickets start at $40. This multi-platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker recently introduced fans to his new song, “Kinfolks.”

He is also known for his GRAMMY-nominated smash, “Body Like A Back Road.” Previously slated last year, purchased tickets will still be honored.

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Blake Shelton

Aug. 13 - With special guest, Matt Stell. Tickets start at $45. Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. His single “Happy Anywhere” featuring Gwen Stefani marked his 28th No.1 on the country airplay charts and topped the Country Digital Song Sales chart with nearly 27,000 tracks sold in the first week alone.

Aug. 16- Cole has racked up nine #1 singles. 11 #1 singles as a songwriter, a one billion+ audience reaching single for “You Should Be Here,” eight Platinum singles and more.

Hits include “Chillin’ It,” “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey,” and “Let Me See Ya Girl,” and most recently “Love You Too Late.”

Dustin Lynch has already scored seven #1 singles, four Top 5 albums, eight Gold and Platinum certifications, and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. But his current album, Tullahoma, marks a true moment of arrival, a leap from rising star to career artist.

Aug. 15 - with special guest Aug. 17 - The Beach Boys Aug. 18 - Styx Bell Biv Devoe. One of the most Aug. 19 - Chris Stapleton truly iconic R&B groups in muAug. 20 - Five Finger Death Punch sic history. The group redefined Aug. 21 - Dan and Shay popular R&B and continues to Aug. 22 - Doobie Brothers create timeless hits that appeal For tickets and more information, to fans across all generations. visit https://www.iowastatefair.org/ entertainment/grandstand The group’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the For more on Iowa iceberg. Hits include: “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” and “One Sweet Day.”

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Smoky Hill River Festival

Come celebrate and experience the arts River-Festival style, Thursday to Sunday, Sept 2-5 in Salina.

Enjoy the stage-act headliners: Cowboy Mouth on Friday, Phantom Blues Band on Saturday and Sunset Sinners Sunday. Other top acts include SunDub from NYC, That 1 Guy, returning from Las Vegas, and Jarabe Mexicano from San Diego. Roving and Arty’s Stage acts include Up, Up & Away balloon artists from Kansas City and Magic Bubbles from San Francisco.

More than 130 visual artists from 19 states will exhibit and sell their work at the Festival’s Fine Art & Craft Show. On-site Demonstration Artists include artisans from Iowa, Minnesota, Lawrence and Salina, including mixed-media artist Julie Cates, also designer of the 2021 Festival T-shirt. More than 20 site-specific, outdoor Art Installations will delight and surprise Festival-goers across Oakdale Park.

The River Festival’s Art Patron Program offers art lovers and collectors a change to sign up for special perks including admission to the Thursday-nightPREMIERE cocktail party, a Friday-morning preview hour of art-showshopping and more. Sign up by calling 785-309-5770.

New this year is the Riverside area, formerly the Bravo stage and area, featuring talks with Festival

artists, musicians, writers and other creatives. The Game Show Party, hula lessons with Martika Daniels and hands-on art creating are other Riverside activities.

Artyopolis for the kids will be Creation Crossing make-and-take crafts, Button Boulevard, Game Street, Lego Lane, Mistical Oasis, Paintchoo Plaza, and Arty’ Stage acts.

General Festival hours are Thursday from 4-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *The River Festival’s Food Row is a ‘must stop.’

New foods for 2021 include frog legs, meatball sliders, coconut shrimp, baconwrapped sausage on-astick and soft pretzels. Food vendors are open daily.

Menus are available at riverfestival.com For the first time, admission to the 45th-anniversary River Festival is by weekend Wristband ($15 in adv, $20 at the gate) Children 11 and under get in free. www.riverfestival.com/participating-retailers/ .

For details, visit riverfestival.com or call 785-3095770.

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State Fair Grandstand

ST. PAUL– The Minnesota StateFair is pleased to announce the complete lineup for the 2021 Grandstand Concert Series Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is all reserved seating unless otherwise noted.

Aug. 26 - Miranda Lambert with special guest Lindsay Ell. Tickets: $65, $55, $40

Aug. 27 - Maren Morris with special guest to be announced. Tickets: $65, $55, $40 Aug. 28 - The Current’s Music On-A-Stick featuring Lake Street Dive with special guests Low Cut Connie and Kiss the Tiger 6:30 p.m Tickets: $38, $28 Aug 29 - TLC and Shaggy with special guest Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. 7 p.m. Tickets: $57, $47, $37 Aug. 30 - The Spinners with special guests Little Anthony & The Imperials and The Grass Roots 7 p.m. Tickets: $31 Aug. 31 - The Doobie Brothers – 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, John McFee with special guest Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

7 p.m. Tickets: $65, $50 Sept. 1-Tim McGraw with special guest Midland Tickets: $88, $78, $60.

Sept. 2 -The Chainsmokers with special guest GASHI 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70, $60, $50 Sept. 3 - Music, Movie and a Conversation with Kevin Costner with special guest Modern West. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $75, $45, $35, $25 Sept. 4 George Thorogood & The Destroyers “Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years of Rock” with special guest Night Ranger Tickets: $46, $36

Sept. 5 - MSF Amateur Talent Contest Free! (general admission) Sept. 6 - Darci Lynne: My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They’re Not) with special guest Okee Dokee Brothers. 4 p.m. Tickets: $25 Tickets are available through Etix at etix.com or

call 800-514-3849. For additional State Fair information, call 651-288-4427.

The Nightly Fireworks Spectacular follows all Grandstand shows, weather permitting. Pre-fair discount admission tickets are on sale at www.mnstatefair. org/tickets/admission-tickets/

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Back to the Farm Members of the Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association are busy making arrangements for their next Steam Engine Show. This 58th annual farm reunion will be held this year in conjunction with the International Harvester Chapter 1 State IH Show on Sept. 9-12. Set at the Brady Farmstead Showgrounds in Boonville, the McCormick-Deering 15-30 and the IH Scouts and Cub Cadet lawn tractors will be the featured items. Other tractors, classic cars and trucks, antique hit & miss engines, and miniature tractors will be on display.

The International Harvester Company (often abbreviated by IHC or IH, or shortened to International) was an American manufacturer of agricultural equipment, automobiles, commercial trucks, lawn and garden products, household equipment, and more. It was formed from the 1902 merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company and three smaller manufactures: Milwaukee; Plano; and Warder, Bushnell, and Glessner (manufacturers of Champion brand). In the 1980s all divisions were sold off except for International

Trucks, which changed its parent company name to Navistar International.

Several ongoing activities will take place to keep all who attend entertained.

Tractor owners will line up Friday morning for a 39-mile cruise. An advance $30 entry fee will include lunch. A MATPRA tractor pull and MRVSEA truck pull will be Friday evening, both starting at 7 p.m. A garden tractor pull is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, starting at 1 p.m.

Historic farm demonstrations will show off molasses making, dyno horsepower testing, quilting, life skills, blacksmithing, threshing and rock crushing with steam. For the kids there will be a kids train, a petting zoo, and tractor-related games.

Don’t miss browsing through the general store, flea mark and food concessions. You can also take a Brady farmhouse tour to view the ways of farm life.

The Saturday evening live musical entertainment will be presented by Marty Oetting with Bluegrass music. For more, visit https://mrvsea.com/

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Boone Dawdle

COLUMBIA, - There are so many things to enjoy about Columbia in the summertime.

There are the leisurely bike rides on Columbia’s celebrated trails.

There are the numerous outstanding outdoor concerts. There’s delicious and seasonal locally-sourced food and Columbia’s distinguished farmers markets.

There’s kicking back and enjoying a good movie in a cool theater or in a pretty park. And, of course, there’s the ice-cold, locally-crafted adult beverages and the requisite yard games at the city’s different award-winning breweries and winery. Columbia’s annual Boone Dawdle, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, combines all of the summer favorites - biking, music, food, fun, nature and film - in one enjoyable and entertaining event.

The Boone Dawdle is aptly named as to “dawdle” means to

take one’s time and that’s the best way to experience this lazy summertime expedition from Flat Branch Park in downtown Columbia to Les Bourgeois Vineyards’ Blufftop Bistro in Rocheport. This summertime staple doubles as a fundraiser for the Ragtag Film Society and the internationally-acclaimed True/False Film Fest and also as a stop-gap for those that are eagerly awaiting the 2022 True/False Film Fest scheduled for March 3-6, 2022 (the Dawdle is kind of like a distillation of the entire documentary film festival into one mobile summertime event).

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Film Fest, is very much looking forward to the 2021 Boone Dawdle.

“The Boone Dawdle returns!” says Banks. “This event brings together some of the best things in life and it is designed to pair the inherent beauty of Mid-Missouri with the exceptional arts programming that the True/False Film Fest is known for. After having to cancel the Boone Dawdle in 2020, we are ecstatic to bring back one of our favorite events.”

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CLAY CENTER - The Clay County Historical Society is proud to announce plans are underway for the return of the annual Old Trusty Antique and Collectors Show. With so many family - friendly activities on the schedule for this 39th event, be sure to mark your calendar for Sept. 11 -12.

The Clay Center Fairgrounds will be the host for the exhibits featuring antique tractors, equipment, cars, trucks and even military vehicles. The brand to be featured this year is the International Harvester Company. See the demonstrations of working heritage craftsman as well as the collectibles at the indoor/outdoor flea market. Some of the historical topics to be shared will be candle making, weaving, rope making and broom making.

Farm exhibits will show threshing, shelling and plowing.

There will be a parade each day at 1 p.m., a quilt show at the museum, and live entertainment both days. Join in the fun of Friday’s trail ride and tractor drive. Don’t miss the draft horse and mule show Saturday morning.

There is even a daily pedal pull for the kids to participate in.

The fun will begin both days at 8 a.m. Admission is to be $7 each day.

Feast on the country BBQ open for lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday after the 9 a.m. church service.

Saturday evening rock to the 50s and 60s hits performed by the Revival Band on the main stage beginning at 7 p.m. Traditional Irish, celtic, and folk music will be presented by Blue Clover Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information visit https://www.oldtrusty.org/

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Rainbow Fish Musical

So many fans seem to love the international bestseller and award-winning book, “The Rainbow Fish,” with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. Now you can bring the magical, colorful world of the deep blue sea to life on your stage!

This large-cast musical features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters who admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean.

When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales (played by separate actors who become a chorus for solo songs), the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, whose tentacles can also be played by separate actors. Octopus helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful. With a bubbly, energetic score and a script that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this one-of-a-kind musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.

This play will be presented August 5-7, 12-14 by the Shade Tree Players at Bismarck-Mandan’s Community Theatre.

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the talents of artists in the Bismarck/Mandan area for the enjoyment of our audiences. Today, we work with local theater artists to produce theater productions that engage local artists, volunteers, and audiences.

Shade Tree Players was founded in 1970 by Sister Barbara Ann Gehrki of the University of Mary as the Priory Community Center Children’s Theatre.

The group presented one outdoor touring production each summer. In 1991, the organization merged with Dakota Stage under its current name and has grown to include as many as nine fullscale summer children’s theater shows annually. Shade Tree Players provides opportunities for children of the Bismarck-Mandan area, ages 7-18, to develop and grow their theatrical talents.

Our mission is to provide as many children who are interested a chance to participate in the performing arts in front of their family, friends, and community. Performing with others fosters teamwork and communication, promotes confidence and motivation, and instills professionalism, responsibility, and commitment. These skills will benefit the participants in their personal and professional lives for years to come. For more information, https://www. dakotastageltd.com/

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Performing Artis TIFFIN - The Ritz Theatre is proud to announce tion packages. Sponsored by Roppe Corporation & another outstanding season of events for 2021-2022 Republic Lumber consisting of music, comedy, magic, community theatre and family entertainment. Subscriptions for all events on The Ritz Theatre’s 2021-2022 season go on sale beginning August 2 and individual event ticket sales begin August 30. For ticket and subscription information contact The Ritz Theatre Box Office at 30 S. Washington St., call 419.448.8544 email info@ ritztheatre.org, or visit online at ritztheatre.org.

Four shows have been rescheduled to the new dates listed below. Tickets are currently available for all four performances. If customers had previously purchased a ticket and still have their original valid ticket, they are still good.

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Trace Adkins

NEW DATE: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 - 7:30 PM A Nashville icon for more than two decades, Trace Adkins has made his mark on the country music industry. 11 million albums sold. Time-honored hit singles. Momentous, fiery and always memorable live performances, GRAMMY nominations, CMT and ACM awards and nearly 200 million plays on YouTube. Even a slew of movie and TV roles have come the Grand Ole Opry member’s way. Working with some of Nashville’s most respected songwriters, Adkins continues to find ways to connect with his fans through music while recording what he describes as autobiographical songs throughout his career. Hits include “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing.” $95, $85, $75, $65 – Not included with subscrip-72- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ August, 2021

Terri Clark, Pam Tillis & Suzy Bogguss NEW DATE: Friday, Oct.15, 2021 - 7:30 PM Enjoy the rare opportunity of seeing three of the biggest female artists in country music on stage together performing an intimate night of acoustic music. And, with 36 top ten singles and over ten millions records sold between them, there’s a lot of material to pull from. Three guitars, three stars, singing together all night. Terri Clark - “Better Things to Do,” “Girls Lie Too” and “I Wanna Do it All”Pam Tillis - “Don’t Tell Me What to Do,” “Maybe it Was Memphis” and “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)” Suzy Bogguss - “Drive South,” “Letting Go” and “Hey Cinderella” $45-75. – Not included with subscription packages. Sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health System

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone

NEW DATE: Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 - 7:30 PM At the age of 15, Peter Noone achieved international fame as lead singer of the legendary ‘60s pop

sts at the Ritz Theatre band, Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits included “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Just a Little Bit Better,” “Wonderful World,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “A Must To Avoid,” “Listen People,” “The End of the World” and “Dandy.” Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over 60 million recordings. In all, 14 singles and seven albums went gold. The Hermits were twice named Cashbox’s “Entertainer of the Year.” $30-60 – Not included with subscription packages. Sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health System REZA / Edge of Illusion

The Texas Tenors / LIVE IN CONCERT Friday, October 29, 2021 - 7:30 PM $30-60.

Chicago Festival Ballet The Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 7:30 PM

$25-55

Nobodies of Comedy Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 - 7:30 PM $10-25 (Intended for mature audiences only) The Frontmen of Country With Richie McDonald (Lonestar), Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) and Tim Rushlow (Little Texas) Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 - 7:30 PM $35-65.

Winter Dance Party John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour.

Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 - 7:30 PM $25-55

NEW DATE: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 - 7:30 PM REZA is recognized as one of today’s most highly sought-after entertainers in the touring illusion industry, delivering innovative, engaging and spectacular performances worldwide. REZA infuses state of the art production elements, masterful comedic timing, and numerous interactive & inspirational moments, allowing the audience to experience the magic first hand. REZA is intriguing, engaging, and captivating. He isn’t just a magician.

He is an entertainer. Tickets $10-40.

Head Games / The Foreigner Tribute Saturday, October 2, 2021 - 7:30 PM $15-35 Jukebox Saturday Night Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 - 7:30 PM Celebrating America’s Swing Era, performing the greatest hits by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Lunceford, and more. $25-45

Kansas The Point of Know Return Tour Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 7:30 PM $95, $85, $75, $65 – EV, MS, SP Thomas Pandolfi, piano Saturday, March 26, 2022 - 7:30 PM $25, $20, $15, $10 – EV, MS Michael Bolton Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 7:30 PM $96, $86, $76, $66 – EV, MS, SP (prices includes a $1 donation to Michael Bolton Charities) Friday Night Live The National Theatre at The Ritz will feature two or three regional entertainers. All tickets $10.

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Remember The Machinery

GEORGETOWN - August 12-15 marks the dates of the 51st reunion of the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show. The featured models this year are to be the Cockshutt and Oliver Tractors, Oil Field Engines, and Jacobsen garden tractors. The organization will be hosting the state meet of the Buckeye Chapter of the Cockshutt Co-op Collectors during the show also.

As it’s objectives,the club member’s focus is to revive and spread nostalgic interest in the Steam Engine - that great source of power which made America so agriculturally strong;A lot of fun activities, interesting exhibits and educational demonstrations are in store for all attending.

Live musical entertainment will also be featured each evening. The Kenny Welch Band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jess Kellie Adams

will take the stage at 1 p.m. Friday with Country Thunder performing that evening at 7 p.m. On Saturday, listen to the sounds of the Liberty Band at 10 a.m., Back Up and Push at noon, and The Michelle Robinson Band at 7 p.m.

The Queen City Cloggers will take the stage Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

The very popular Great Lakes Timber Show sill take place daily at 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. (only 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday). Complete with laughs and lures, the Great Lakes Timber Show relies on audience participation, so be prepared to join in. The show gives a humorous twist to the very colorful and exciting events that have evolved from the logging Industry of the 1800’s.

There will be a flea market and

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craft space for shopping. Tractors and other farm equipment will be on display throughout the event.

Tractor parades are also planned.

Join in the action of the horseshoe tournament at noon Saturday.

Regular admission is $6 each day with children 12 and under free. Memberships are available for $12, which will allow you admission for the entire weekend at no extra charge. On Thursday, a discount for active military, seniors, veterans and first responders will be offered at only $4.

For more information or a complete schedule of events, see the adjoining ad on the next page, visit https://ovams.com or find them at www.facebook.com/OhioValleyAntiqueMachineryShow.

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South Dakota State Fair

The South Dakota State Fair is held every Labour Day weekend in the town of Huron. It dates back to 1885. Five days of live performances by big-name entertainers, exciting rides, special competitions and six stages of entertainment will offer something for everyone. The fair is famous for its car races and the largest carnival midway in the state. Carnival rides are generally available from noon to midnight.

The fairground hosts South Dakota Women’s Expo, Wheel Jam, the BBQ Championships, and so much more. See the state 4-H and FFA exhibits and championships, agriculture and livestock shows.

The admission fee is $6.

Exciting competitions at the South Dakota State Fair include Arm Wrestling, Cake Decorating, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Homemade Beer and Wine Competitions, a Homemade Pie Competition and Miss State Fair Pageant.

Grandstand entertainment starts off with the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash. Featured two nights, this action-packed event brings high energy, family-friendly fun. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for youth For rock-n-roll lovers, Bret Michaels will take the stage Friday night, Sept. 3.

Originally the front man of Poison, more than 50 million records were sold worldwide and numerous hit singles. Equally as successful as a solo artist, Bret Michaels’ career has charted its own course with multiple solo albums. His album, Custom Built, topped the charts, reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock list. Jammin’ With Friends, featured a myriad of legendary artists, and his latest single and video “Unbroken” was co-written and recorded with his -78- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ August, 2021

youngest daughter, Jorja Bleu. The band Warrant will open for Bret.

Tickets are $45 reserved seating.

Dustin Lynch will perfrom Saturday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Since his debut with PLATINUM-certified “Cowboys and Angels,” Dustin Lynch has “steadily built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard). With his red hot live-performances and growing fan-base, Lynch continues to affirm his place among Country’s cutting edge. With seven #1 singles, four top five albums and eight gold and platinum certifications, his fourth album “Tullahoma,” is burning up the charts with his single “Thinking ‘Bout You.” Ross Ellis will open for Dusting. Tickets are $45.

Jon Pardi’s focus has been making country music that will last through decades, bringing an oldschool flare back to mainstream country. His concert is Sunday evening at 7 p.m. In 2017 Pardi took home the Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year and the Academy of Country Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year. He has since been nominated for three more awards, including Album of the Year for his albums California Sunrise and Heartache Medication.

Larry Fleet will open for Jon and

tickets are $45.

The final night of the fair, The ATV Big Air Tour brings laughs, screams, and excitement to the grandstand with 14 action-packed scenes, each bigger than the previous. Admission is free. For more informaiton, visit www.sdstatefair.com

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Fireside Theatre

After 16 months without a Broadway musical on our stage, the opening of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA on July 22nd was a joyous occasion indeed! Since then, our loyal guests have been just as excited to return and share The Fireside experience with their family and friends again. Cinderella will be performed through Sept. 5, 2021.

About Cinderella: Fresh from the success of OKLAHOMA, SOUTH PACIFIC, and THE KING AND I, Broadway’s greatest composing team wrote an original musical comedy – the first of its kind – to be performed live on TV in 1957. It was the most watched program in television history in its original airing starring Julie Andrews. There have since been two more spectacular TV productions over the years starring such greats as Lesley Ann Warren, Ginger Rodgers, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Alexander, and many more. Now you can enjoy this live stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical adaptation of one of the world’s most enduring love stories. This is a show designed to delight the child in all of us. Whether you’re eight or eighty you’ll be captivated by its humor, its romance, its beauty, and its great, great music.

Caitlin Borek and Michael Dikegoros shine as Cinderella and the Prince. We’re also thrilled to welcome back more Fireside favorites including Michael Haws and Mary Ehlinger as the King and Queen plus Laura Cable as the Fairy Godmother and Rhonda Rae Busch as the Stepmother. Melissa Buriak and Tara Feeley join in fun as the hilarious

step-sisters, Portia and Joy – whose demeanor is anything but joyful! Caitlin Borek and Michael Dikegoros shine as Cinderella and the Prince. We’re also thrilled to welcome back more Fireside favorites including Michael Haws and Mary Ehlinger as the King and Queen plus Laura Cable as the Fairy Godmother and Rhonda Rae Busch as the Stepmother.

Melissa Buriak and Tara Feeley join in fun as the hilarious step-sisters, Portia and Joy – whose demeanor is anything but joyful!

Since 1964, The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has been the premiere entertainment destination in the Midwest for superb musicals featuring Broadway performers, fine dining, and boutique shops in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Consistently named as a top destination for travel tours across the United States, The Fireside is owned by the Klopcic family, who were awarded the distinction of “America’s Best Restaurant Family” by Jones Dairy Farm and the Culinary Institute of America in 2006.

The featured menue is currently a signature salad of fresh fruit over fresh garden greens and sprinkled with sesame croutons and Papaya Chutney dressing; Chicken Kona Kai, served with stir-fried rice with Jones cherrywood smoked Canadian bacon and snap peas with roasted red peppers, freshly baked breads, and pecan treasure pie. On Thursdays, an evening signature buffet is served.

Tickets are $84.35 for tshow and dinner. For more information on The Fireside, visit firesidetheatre.com, or call 1-800-477-9505.

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at Kentucky State Fair

he Kentucky State Fair has announced the lineup of the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series to be Aug. 19-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Performances range from rock, indie, country, Christian, and R&B. All performances are taking place adjacent to the Pavilion and Kentucky Kingdom.

Concerts are included free with paid gate admission.

This year’s concert series is sure to be a perfect celebration after a year without most traditional concerts and events, said David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues. The Texas Roadhouse Concert Series lineup is: Thurs., Aug. 19 - Josh Turner with Alex Miller Fri., Aug. 20 - Ginuwine with Color Me Badd Sat., Aug. 21 - Colt Ford with Elvie Shane Sun., Aug. 22 -The Oak Ridge Boys & T. Graham Brown Mon., Aug. 23 - Zach Williams with CAIN Tue., Aug. 24 - Happy Together Tour 2021 with The Monarchs Wed., Aug. 25 - P.O.D. with All Good Things Thurs., Aug. 26 - Jackyl with The Kentucky Headhunters Fri., Aug. 27 - White Reaper with The Tommys Sat., Aug. 28 - Jameson Rodgers with Exile and J.D. Shelburne Sun., Aug. 29 - Cory Asbury with We the Kingdom and Jordan Smith For more information, visit www.kystatefair.org or find the Fair on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or its blog.

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WILKESBORO – MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the full lineup for MerleFest 2021, which will take place September 16-19.

This lineup of world-class bands and artists will be joining the annual homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The festival hosts a diverse mix of artists on its 13 stages during the course of the multi-day event.

MerleFest is the primary fundraiser for the WCC Foundation, funding scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs.

Here are the Headliners for this year:

JOHNNYSWIM - From Los Angeles, this husband-and-wife team Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano translate the memories, moments, and milestones on their journey into spirited, slick, and soulful anthems steeped in singer-songwriter tradition, yet amplified by alternative experimentation, rock energy, and pop

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ambition. JOHNNYSWIM will perform on Friday evening.

The Milk Carton Kids - Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale dig at each other in interviews and on stage, where Ryan plays his own straight man, while Pattengale tunes his guitar. The songs emerge somewhere in the silences and the struggle between their sensibilities.

The Only Ones, the group’s latest record, finds Ryan and Pattengale performing a stripped-down acoustic set without a backing band. On “The Only Ones,” the pair returns to the core of what they are about musically: the duo.

The Milk Carton Kids perform on Friday evening.

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pulted the band to the top of the Billboard Bluegrass and World Music charts.

One of the best live acts to come out of Ireland in many years, the multi-award winning We Banjo 3 combine supergroup credentials with a breath-taking command of the emotive power of fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo. Any single member of this group could electrify a venue with a solo performance, but together, in the joyous musical alchemy of We Banjo 3, their passionate lead vocalist like a young Springsteen adopted by the Chieftans, the result is truly unforgettable. Simply put, the gold standard of Irish and American roots music. We Banjo 3 will perform on Saturday and Sunday.

MerleFest was founded in memory of the son of the late American music legend Doc Watson, renowned guitarist Eddy Merle Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, a unique mix of traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including old-time, classic country, bluegrass, folk and gospel, and blues, and expanded to include Americana, classic rock, and many other styles.

MerleFest tickets are now on sale. More information can be found at merlefest.org.

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SMITHFIELD – After being delayed and then canceled in 2019 due to weather and the 2020 event being scrubbed due to the COVID-19, the Smithfield Yacht Club will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 14 at 4:00 p.m.

The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats from Smithfield’s Boat Ramp on N. Front Street to the Deputy C. Paul West, Sr. Bridge.

The boats must be constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard, glue, and duct tape.

Entries will compete in either the Youth (under 13) or Adult division, and prizes will be awarded for the fastest 1st and 2nd in the Youth division and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Adult division. There will also be overall awards given for Best Decorated and the Titanic Award for most memorable sinking.

Rules and registration forms are available at bit.ly/riverratregatta.

“We had a great turnout for the first River Rat Regatta in 2018, with thirty-three creative

and mostly well-built boats, and an enthusiastic crowd cheering the teams on toward the finish line,” stated Gary Johnson, Smithfield Parks & Recreation Director. “After not being able to have the regatta for two years, we can’t wait to see the entries that people have been working on.”

Awards will be given at 7 p.m. and will be followed by live music from Blind Joy, a local classic rock band, until 9 p.m.

The River Rat Regatta is hosted by Smithfield Parks & Recreation, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation, Smithfield Police Department, and Smithfield Fire Department.

For more information about the event or to register, please visit bit.ly/riverratregatta.

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