May 10 Friday
Broken Arrow performs the music of Neil Young, featuring both the rockin' electric Crazy Horse tunes and the more acoustic, pedal steel driven country rock material. The band delivers these classic songs faithfully while taking them out on some jamming excursions and tastefully tweaking some of the arrangements. Joe Mass nails the Neil vocals perfectly and the harmonies are spot on. They have audiences on their feet singing along and demanding encores at every show.
Laurel Canyon is an acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, featuring recreations of their seminal works as well as songs from their early bands and their solo years. The group consists of Grammy Award winning writer/producer Mark Hudson, Hall of Fame Songwriter Gary Burr, and singer/songwriter Mark Mirando. These three talented, true fans of all things CSN&Y take you back to the days of the palm trees and sunshine of Laurel Canyon, California,…. were some of the greatest music in history was born.
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonBook by Bob Martin and Don McKellarDirected by Valerie JoyceMusical Direction by Nancy Moser Collins MilesChoreography by Stephen Casey
The 2006 Tony nominated Best Musical The Drowsy Chaperone is an “exquisitely honed hymn to the forgotten musicals of yesteryear” ( Variety ). The show opens with a morose theatre lover who cheers himself up by playing for the audience a record of his favorite musical, a fictional 1928 show. As the record plays, the stage is transformed into an impressive Broadway set, and a parody of a 1920s musical comedy is performed. The theatre lover, invisible to the musical actors, comments on the story, the acting, and the music during the show. Filled with rollicking dance numbers and exuberant songs, The Drowsy Chaperone will delight audiences with its love of musicals from the past.
Recommended for ages 13+
There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
As a preview to our European concert in Bach’s very own Thomaskirche at the Leipzig Bachfest, hear The Choir perform Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn, BWV 96 and Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180. These two shimmering cantatas will be bookended by a cappella choral repertoire including works by Rheinberger, Mendelssohn, and American choral tradition pieces that The Choir will share with our European audiences. Our Festival Artistin- Residence Vincent Lauzer’s dazzling virtuosity will also be on display in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, completing an evening of exceptional artistry and riveting music.
The Kennedys began their writing and touring life three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, developing their own sound as a frequent support act on Nanci’s tours across America, Ireland, Scotland and England. In addition to singing and writing, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumentalists. “If you get a charge from a rich folk-rock vibe, love a super sharp guitar lick, or appreciate a moving story song, you will find all of that on The Kennedy’s Headwinds. Pete Kennedy’s astonishing range on any guitar he touches deftly underpins every mood of Maura Kennedy’s warm, lyrical voice. You’ll get no resistance from these Headwinds, only pleasure.” – Marilyn Rea Beyer, Host, WFMT’s The Midnight Special & Folkstage
May 11 Saturday
We’ll kick off with a return visit from Dr. Micah Sadigh, who did a popular presentation for us in the fall on the topic of “Sleep.” For this program he will focus on “Dreams.”
On the Second Saturday of each month, the Allentown Art Museum offers early access to the galleries for visitors seeking a calming experience. From 10 until 11 a.m., modifications are made to the Museum’s environment, such as dimming lights, offering free sensory kits, and providing access to a Calm Space to read or contemplate with a view of the Arts Park. Sensory Saturdays are intended for children aged 5-16 and their families but are open to all visitors who want to experience the galleries in a different way.
In addition to early access to the Museum’s galleries, Sensory Saturdays include early access to the ArtVentures program in Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery, a drop-in artmaking workshop for all ages. During Sensory Saturday artmaking hours, a variety of materials and projects will be available to choose from. Activities and materials will change each quarter. Artmaking will be available on a drop in, first come first served basis.
Learn more at https://www.allentownartmuseum.org/blog/sensory-saturdays-the-art-museum/.
This Mother’s Day weekend join Wildlands Conservancy for an interactive wildlife presentation and guided hike.
Meet some of Wildlands’ wildlife ambassadors, including backyard mammals and birds of prey. Then go on a short hike to seek out local wildlife.
Restrooms available, please, no dogs permitted.
Space is limited and registration is required. This program is offered free of charge through funding from Northampton County. Please register online.
For question contact Nicole Landis, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org.
This year’s Ifor Jones Chamber Concert features Festival Artist-In-Residence Vincent Lauzer in both soloist and supporting roles with repertoire including the Telemann Suite for Recorder and Strings, TWV 55:a2, and Bach’s Brandenberg Concerto No. 2, a jovial masterpiece featuring natural trumpet, violin, oboe, and recorder as soloists with the virtuosi of the Bach Festival Orchestra providing enchanting accompaniment. Also on the program are select movements from Mozart’s Serenade No. 5 in D major, K. 204/213a, for wind instruments, a work of kaleidoscopic beauty and a nod to our upcoming performance in Salzburg (where Mozart composed this work in 1775).
Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.