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the 2010 Summer Concert Series

Thank you for a wonderful 2010 Concert Series!
 

Fine Arts & Family Series

Manhattan String Quartet 9/12
Family Fair Festival 9/19
Irish Festival 9/24-9/26
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Fine Arts & Family Series

A highly affordable series showcasing classical, jazz, Shakespeare, chamber music, children’s events and the extraordinary talents of local youth and area artists while providing them the opportunity to perform at a nationally recognized venue for the arts.  

 


 

Ives Family Fair

Annual FREE Open House in September; a multicultural celebration of the arts. This event salutes our cultural diversity and rich history with day long multicultural performances and festivities for the whole family, including, artisans, children’s entertainment, and strolling performance artists.

 

Ives’ Project Outreach

Every year Ives Concert Park distributes complimentary tickets to underserved populations; disabled and multicultural inner-city residents as well as charitable organizations. Participating organizations are chosen based on need.  

 

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Manhattan String Quartet

Manhattan String Quartet

September 12 7PM

Critically acclaimed as one of America's leading ensembles, the Manhattan String Quartet is celebrating its 40th season. Hailed by the Boston Globe as "a national treasure," the MSQ has appeared throughout the United States, in Europe, Canada and South America.

 

A sampling of what the quartet will play includes Mozart's String Quartet in D minor K 421 and Schubert's String Quartet called "Death and the Maiden".

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and senior citizens. A family 4-pack is $40
Purchase tickets at www.wcsu.edu/tickets or by calling (203) 837-8499

 

Also see our 2010 Summer Concert Series!
 

Community & Cultural Events

  Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival

Renaissance Festival

Memorial Weekend  May 29 & 30 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

June 5 & 6  (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

June 12 & 13  (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Step back into time taking a journey to a 16th century English country faire, becoming immersed in an Elizabethan world of language arts, culture, music, history, art, and theater to an era when royalty ruled, knights jousted, and the arts came alive!

CFor information, visit:  http://www.thescrf.com/

 

Latin Music Festival

Latin Music Festival

Sunday, June 20 11AM-8PM

For information, visit the Latin Music Festival Facebook Page

U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty *FREE CONCERT*

Band of Liberty

Sunday, July 4 2PM-3:30PM

Click here for the proposed song list!

Learn more here: http://www.bandofliberty.af.mil/

View pictures of the event: Flick'r Album

Reynard the Fox

July 17 & 18 - 2PM

A classic French fable written by Arthur Fauquez, "Reynard the Fox" tells the story of merry trickster Reynard, a sly but hilarious practical joker who goes a bit too far with his tricks. A visual highlight of the show will be the detailed, brightly colored costumes and make-up for Reynard and his friends Crow, Hedgehog, Bear, Wolf, Lion and Marmet.
Family Packs 4 for $40 - Singles $20 - Senior/Child $10
(203) 837-8499

Merry Wives of Windsor

Merry Wives of Windsor

August 6, 7, & 8

7:30PM
Set in the Gold Rush era, the Merry Wives of Windsor pit their craftiness against the braggart soldier-turned-womanizer, Falstaff, to make him the brunt of their practical jokes.

 

Family Packs 4 for $40 - Singles $20 - Senior/Child $10

(203) 837-8499

Ecuadorian Festival

August 15

Ives Festival Orchestra **FREE CONCERT**

Ives Festival Orchestra

August 21 7:30PM

For the first time, the Ives Festival Orchestra, conducted by Fernando Jimenez, will perform a stand-alone concert at Ives Concert Park. This is the same orchestra that has performed each year at the end of the Family Fair in the fall. The concert will feature a full orchestra performing well-known tunes.
Donations accepted day of concert, or by clicking "Donate" link above.

Manhattan String Quartet

Manhattan String Quartet

September 12 7PM

Critically acclaimed as one of America's leading ensembles, the Manhattan String Quartet is celebrating its 40th season. Hailed by the Boston Globe as "a national treasure," the MSQ has appeared throughout the United States, in Europe, Canada and South America.
A sampling of what the quartet will play includes Mozart's String Quartet in D minor K 421 and Schubert's String Quartet called "Death and the Maiden".
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and senior citizens. A family 4-pack is $40
Purchase tickets at www.wcsu.edu/tickets or by calling (203) 837-8499

Family Fair Festival

September 19 2PM

 

A Multicultural Celebration of the Arts
Featuring local musicians, dancers & children’s activities
Starring

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Celtic Music for the Masses
A fun day for the whole family!
Sponsored by Danbury Cultural Commission,
Savings Bank of Danbury, Don & Pat Weeden
Charter Communications, Cumulus Media,
News Times, Berkshire Broadcasting

Irish Festival

Irish Festival

September 24, 25, 26

For information, visit: http://www.danburyirishfestival.com/

 

 

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