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HILLCREST CONCERT BAND
Sunday, June 13, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 4pm.
FREE (no tickets needed). [buy tickets]
The music of American composer Aaron Copland will be featured including 'Fanfare for the Common Man,' 'Hoe Down' from 'Rodeo,' and 'Celebration.' Program highlights include George Gershwin's 'American in Paris'; the premiere of a new march, 'Flying Aces,' by Akron composer Stephen Griebling; a trumpet solo by David Morse; Leroy Anderson's 'Clarinet Candy'; and the stirring 'American Salute' by Morton Gould rounds out the program. The Hillcrest Concert Band was founded 55 years ago by Frank D. Miller, who passed away in January at the age of 97. In tribute, the band will also play his composition, 'The Fire House Polka.'
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS
Thursday, June 17, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 7pm.
General admission: $17 in advance, $20 day of show. [buy tickets]
Representing the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago, the Golden Dragon Acrobats combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance and spectacular costumes in a show of breathtaking skill and beauty.
APOLLO'S FIRE—Jeannette Sorrel, music director
COME TO THE RIVER: AN EARLY AMERICAN GATHERING
Friday, June 25, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
General admission: $25 in advance (Patron Series $21.25 available only at Cain Park Ticket Office), $28 day of show. [buy tickets]
The hit crossover program by Apollo's Fire that drew sold-out crowds last year now appears in a fresh new version for Cain Park! Jeannette Sorrell’s reminiscences of growing up in the rural South inspire this musical journey of the soul. Appalachian percussive dancer Matthew Olwell joins the ensemble of wooden flutes, fiery fiddle, and a quartet of colorful characters, including Cain Park favorite Sandra Simon. Sparks are set flying with hot-shot hammered dulcimer player Tina Bergmann, whom Pete Seeger calls “the best hammered dulcimer player I’ve heard in my life.” The troupe passes from barn dances and murderous ballads to an old-time Revival meeting, with folk hymns like 'Down in the River to Pray,' made popular in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou. The Plain Dealer described it as 'fresh, impeccable and enchanting.' Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM, WCLV 104.9 FM and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Workmen's Circle Yiddish Concert—THE NEW VOICES OF THE YIDDISH STAGE
Sunday, June 27, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 3pm.
FREE (no tickets needed). [buy tickets]
The New Voices of the Yiddish Stage, presented by The National Yiddish Theatre–Folksbiene, features new Yiddish music and new interpretations of the classics. Dmitri 'Zisl Yeysef' Slepovitch, Miryem-Khaye Seigel, Richard Kass and Matt Temkin are lively, energetic performers in their 20s and 30s, who learned Yiddish as adults. They are part of the new wave of artists and scholars looking to reconnect with their Eastern European roots. They have dedicated themselves to continuing the traditions of Ashkenazi Jewish music infused with the contemporary influences of pop, rock and rap. Joining them will be Sarah Gordon (Adrienne Cooper's daughter) and Michael Winograd from the band Yiddish Princess, who perform pop and hard rock in Yiddish. In memory of Eugenia and Henry Green.
CAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
July 9-11, 2010. Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 12-5pm.
FREE ADMISSION on Friday. $5 (13 & older) on Saturday and Sunday available only at Cain Park. [buy tickets]
Meet 150 artists from across the country who will show you their jewelry, paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, clay and glass works, fiber and more at one of America's top-rated festivals. Gourmet food on the Terrace and Colonnade all three days plus concerts in both theaters on Saturday and Sunday make for a great staycation! Please note: because of limited space and crowded pathways, no courtesy vehicles will be in operation. No one with dogs, bicycles, rollerblades or skateboards will be admitted.
At the Arts Festival—NO MONEY DOWN
Saturday, July 10, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 12-2pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
No Money Down plays an eclectic selection of blues, rock 'n roll, folk rock, old-time country and reggae — what some might describe as jam band music or Americana. Bob Allyn, Julie Sheil, Dick Kandalec, Rick Sockel and Charlie Adams are all members of other bands who enjoy jamming as No Money Down!
At the Arts Festival—SEONA McDOWELL
Saturday, July 10, 2010. Alma Theater, 12:30-1:30pm, 2-3pm, 3:30-4:30pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
She calls herself a 'singer of songs.' Seona McDowell is also a teller of stories, an emissary of knowledge, a communicator and one of the most unusual and versatile entertainers to come out of Cleveland — via Bombay, India, New Zealand and Australia! Drawing on her own colorful and extensive travels and wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs from around the world with a large emphasis on Australian poetry, history and folk dancing, Seona brings the folklore and rich heritage of her music to children and adults alike.
At the Arts Festival—LENNY RUSSO BAND
Saturday, July 10, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 2:30-4:30pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
Lenny Russo has been behind a drum set laying down the beat 'since Harry Truman was president,' so he likes to quip. Beginning with Len's first band at the Teen Canteen at Cleveland's Nathan Hale Junior High (where he was paid $5), Lenny has been a steady and driving rhythmic force, most recently playing with the final edition of the swinging Tony Carmen Band, a mainstay at the Cain Park Arts Festival. Lenny continues that tradition with a program of Swing, Dixieland and red hot R & B!
At the Arts Festival—THE FLIPSIDE
Saturday, July 10, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 5-7pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
The FlipSide is a five-piece, Cleveland-based folk/rock group of singer-songwriter musicians who formed from a community of seasoned musicians in 2004. They are Beth 'Flip' Hyland, Mark Ronan, Bob 'Gib' Gibbons, Brian 'B. Ryan B.' Baddour and Jack MIzenko.
At the Arts Festival—TERRANCE SIMIEN AND THE ZYDECO EXPERIENCE
Saturday, July 10, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
For more than two decades, Grammy Award-winning Terrance Simien, eighth-generation Louisiana Creole, has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Creole Zydeco music is and is not. Born during the hippie folk and soul music era, Simien was as influenced by Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel as he was by Marvin Gaye, Same Cooke and the Meters. And of course hailing from the St. Landry Parish, he was deeply affected by the great Zydeco music pioneers. Incorporating diverse music styles, Simien creates a hypnotic blend of Zydeco-roots-New Orleans funk-reggae flavored Afro-Caribbean-world music that forces audiences out of their seats!
At the Arts Festival—THE GEEZECATS
Sunday, July 11, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 12:30-4pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
The GeezeCats perform songs from the Golden Age of Rock ' n Roll along with improv-style comedy. They pride themselves on performing the classic songs of the pre-Beatle days of the late 50s and early 60s with authenticity, perfection and in full range four-part harmony; songs like 'Save the Last Dancer for Me,' ' Fools Rush In' 'Blue Velvet,' 'Sixteen Tons,' 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' and more!
At the Arts Festival—TOM TODD
Sunday, July 11, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 12:30-1:30pm, 2-3pm, 3:30-4:30pm.
FREE with paid admission to Arts Festival ($5 for 13 & older available only at Cain Park). [buy tickets]
Tom Todd incorporates as many as 10 different musical instruments in a dizzying array of styles into his one-man show, 'Just For Fun.' Popular rock tunes, humorous songs, skits and audience participation make for an afternoon of fun!
INLET DANCE THEATRE
KIDS MATINEE 1-2pm Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Evening performance 8pm Thursday, July 29, 2010. Evans Amphitheater.
FREE (no ticket needed). [buy tickets]
The annual Cain Park performance features students from Inlet's Summer Dance Intensive as well as selections from the company's repertory. Led by artistic director Bill Wade, Inlet's powerful choreography is acclaimed for being both accessible and inspirational. Highlights of the performances will include premieres of new works created by company members.
THE DOO WOPS
Saturday, July 31, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
General admission: $10 in advance, $13 day of show. [buy tickets]
As they proved it last year, the band formed in 1972 out of the Heights High music department is 'Still Rockin After All These Years.' The 13 members who were in the band at one time or another will perform an extended Elvis set and music by the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens. Norm N Nite makes a special guest appearance.
THE SINGING ANGELS
Sunday, August 1, 2010. Evans Amphitheater, 4pm.
FREE (no ticket needed). [buy tickets]
For more than 40 years, Cleveland's Youth Ambassadors have toured the world, visiting more than 30 countries. Command performances have included five trips to the White House, the Great Hall of the People of China, and three performances at the Vatican. Founded in 1964, The Singing Angels is dedicated to youth development through the highest level of artistic achievement in the performing arts. Members hail from over 74 communities in 10 counties across northeast Ohio. Over 300 children, ages 6 to 18, participate in this educationally and culturally enriching program each year.
RUSSIAN DUO
Thursday, August 5, 2010. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$20 in advance (Patron Series $17 available only at Cain Park Ticket Office), $23 day of show. [buy tickets]
The collaboration of Oleg Kruglyakov and Terry Boyarsky as Russian Duo highlights the mysterious sounds of the balalaika underscored by the expressive range of the piano in an evening of Russian folk music, gypsy melodies and classical music.
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