November 2018
Accompanied by a bluegrass musician, Ishmael tells the tale of a restless schoolteacher who decides a sea voyage could be the change of pace he needs. Drawing from Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick this solo-performance stays true to the novel and incorporates the added drama live music brings.
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‘Great Orchestral Dances’ will be the first performance of the Itasca Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season.
Some of the most memorable and endearing songs from the classical repertoire are either inspired by or written for the dance. In a collaborative effort with the educational Itasca Strings Program, advanced string students will join the Itasca Orchestra in Peter Warlock’s “Capriol Suite”.
The program also includes Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dance of the Tumblers” from “The Snow Maiden”, Ralph Vaughn William’s “English Folk Song Suite and Johannes Brahms “Hungarian Dances No 4”.
These dances are particularly fun for listeners who sometimes find orchestral music challenging to engage with – they’re lively, lyrical and will leave you with a classical ‘earworm’ you’ll be humming for weeks!
New York-based Harlem Quartet, is praised for its “panache” by The New York Times and hailed in the Cincinnati Enquirer for “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent.” Critic Julian Haylock, reviewing a NAXOS recording of string quartets by Walter Piston, called Harlem Quartet a “formidable ensemble whose members play highly demanding scores with infectious vitality, breezy confidence and (most importantly) affectionate warmth.” Since its public debut at Carnegie Hall in 2006, the quartet has thrilled audiences in 47 states as well as in the U.K., France, Belgium, Brazil, Panama, Canada, Venezuela, and South Africa.
Harlem Quartet members:
Ilmar Gavilán, violin, Melissa White, violin, Jaime Amador, viola, Felix Umansky, cello
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The Reif Arts Council Board
Part balladeer and part bluesman, Jack is a dedicated songwriter and finger-style guitarist based in Minneapolis, MN. His unique sound defies genre with influences that pull from a wide range of American music. From Rhythm and Blues and early Rock N’ Roll, to country and folk music, Jack brings his unique voice to all of his songs. In the words of Americana Roots UK “Jack doesn’t rely on other writers for his diversity, he can write in pretty much any musical style of his choosing.”
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Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Theater Education Program, directed by Jim Cagle.
Adult tickets are $10 and Student tickets are $5
The show will be performed on three dates:
Friday, November 16 : 6:30 p.m.
Festive annual event featuring the Grand Rapids High School Choirs. Enjoy music, fellowship and a feast fit for a king. This event is hosted at the beautiful Sugar Lake Lodge
Tables are set for eight. Tickets are $40 per person. There are two shows:
Recreated from the classical ballet by Tchaikovsky, and performed by the superb Reif Dancers, The Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of young Clara who dreams that her nutcracker doll is transformed into a valiant prince. After defeating the evil Mouse King and his army, they are transported to the fantastical Land of Sweets where they are welcomed by a host of delectable characters. A winter holiday tradition, this performance, with its passionate music, beautiful costumes and elegant dancing, will leave your family warm with good cheer. Adult tickets are $16 and child/students are $9.
There are three shows:
Friday, Nov 30 – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 1 – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec 2 – 2 p.m.
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December 2018
This season, don’t miss out on a wildly-imaginative, “not-so-silent night” the whole family can celebrate together.
A perfectly un-traditional holiday experience for the entire family — Four world-renowned hoofers and a swingin’ seven-piece band inject the signature Rhythmic Circus style of rapid-fire tap into upbeat holiday classics.
Rhythmic Circus: Holiday Shuffle captures the spirit of the holiday with a beatboxing rendition of “The Grinch”, a full-cast performance of “Linus and Lucy” (A Charlie Brown Christmas), five new originals, and a bright mash-up medley titled “Toy Soldier March” where the dancers and musicians are adorned in colorful soldier attire performing a syncopated percussive dance sequence at eye-popping speeds.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Holiday and Hits
The first concert sold out for this awesome show – so we added another. Get your tickets now!
Legendary country group Diamond Rio celebrated its milestone 20th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with an appearance on the Opry Friday night at the Grand Ole Opry House. Diamond Rio was inducted into the Opry family on April 18, 1998 becoming the first group since The Whites, who joined in 1984, to receive Opry membership. Diamond Rio was inducted into the family by Opry members Little Jimmy Dickens and Porter Wagoner. Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).
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Although this date is SOLD OUT – an additional Diamond Rio concert is planned Live@TheReif Dec 13 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets at THIS LINK
Holiday and Hits
Legendary country group Diamond Rio celebrated its milestone 20th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with an appearance on the Opry Friday night at the Grand Ole Opry House. Diamond Rio was inducted into the Opry family on April 18, 1998 becoming the first group since The Whites, who joined in 1984, to receive Opry membership. Diamond Rio was inducted into the family by Opry members Little Jimmy Dickens and Porter Wagoner. Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).
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