Season Program | Big Top Chautauqua 2018 | Page 29

AUGUST

Shows

THE
TEMPTATIONS

10

Friday 7:30p
$
58 / $ 72 / $ 88
The Temptations have prospered for more than 50 years , propelling popular music with smash hits such as “ My Girl ,” “ Just My Imagination ,” and “ Since I Lost My Baby ,” and giving sold-out performances throughout the world . Yet despite their glorious history , they continue to reinvent . This is a legendary group and stellar lineup that can ’ t be missed .
Sponsored by THE WASHBURN INN and HARBOR VIEW EVENT CENTER
SON
VOLT WITH POKEY LAFARGE

11

Saturday 7:30p
$
39 Reserved Seating
Son Volt was one of the most instrumental and influential bands launching the alt . country movement , precursor to Americana . Bandleader Jay Farrar ’ s depth and poetic penchant has been the foundation of a deep and intelligent body of work , complimented by one of the most distinctive voices in roots , rock , country or any genre . Pokey LaFarge is a musical storyteller of the unkempt Americana experience . He tours in support of his new album Manic Revelations .
Sponsored by MOTION TO GO
THE
TAMBURITZANS

12

Sunday 1:00p
Free Admission !
Since The Tamburitzans was founded over eight decades ago , the ensemble has performed a wide repertoire of international folk music and dance , mainly from Eastern Europe and its neighboring folk cultures . Headquartered in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , the company ’ s members are full-time students who receive scholarships for their activities . The show will be followed by a free Dreamcatcher Making Workshop .
FREE FAMILY SERIES SPONSORS see page 12 33Essentia Health Free Family Series
ALL
ABOARD : SONGS OF THE RAILROAD

12

Sunday 7:30p
$
22 Adult
$
11 Youth
The golden age of railroads comes alive with original music and big-screen visuals . The Blue Canvas Orchestra plays songs from the Nelson Ferris Concert Co . 1992 production “ On the Velvet ,” plus train songs by others ranging from Johnny Cash to Boxcar Willie . Ride the rails with this new show by Severin Behnen and Tom Mitchell with special guest Warren Nelson .
Sponsored by DAVE OLSON & KATHY GRAFSGAARD 🎪🎪
BCO +
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT

15

Wednesday 3:30p
Free Admission !
Learn about Ojibwe history and culture through film , music , dance , food , and discussion . Native Expressions Drum and Dance Troupe will perform , Wisconsin Public Television will show the film Bad River Ojibwe History , and we will view the film Indian Horse . See full schedule in the article on the facing page .
Sponsored by GREAT LAKES INDIAN FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION
33Native American Community Connections
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🎪🎪 BCO + You can use your BCO + Pass or Family Blanket Pass . 🎶🎶Dance alert ! High-energy show , audiences likely to stand up / dance .
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