Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln-Way West High School
21701 South Gougar Road, New Lenox
Direct from Cangzhou, Hebei province in China, the Golden Dragon Acrobats present their latest mesmerizing performance, Cirque D’ Or. Sit on the edge of your seat in spine-tingling suspense watching death-defying feats in an awe-inspiring journey through the ancient Chinese acrobatic arts. The athletes, actors and artists combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Trained beginning in early youth, the acrobats demonstrate an unmistakable love for their art and sharing it with audiences all over the world. With jugglers, contortionists, prize-winning acrobats and all-around daredevils, the Golden Dragon Acrobats will delight the entire family!
American English
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1801 East Lincoln Highway, New Lenox
American English is simply the best Beatles band tribute story of our time! Enjoy decades of Beatles hits spanning The Early Years, Sgt. Pepper's Psychedelic Years and the Abbey Road Recording Sessions with precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects. After seeing American English perform, Sam Leach (the original Beatles promoter from Liverpool) called the band “The Beatles incarnate!” Sam currently promotes and manages the group. The lads were voted number one by thousands of “Beatlefest” fans for three consecutive years. The fantasy lives on with these remarkable musicians who take the music to the highest level possible. American English is the closest you will ever get to reliving The Beatles. Whether you grew up with the Fab Four or not, this show will be your window to the past!
Cherish the Ladies
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln-Way North High School
19900 South Harlem Avenue, Frankfort
Cherish the Ladies is one of the foremost Irish traditional music groups in the world. The six women combine all the facets of Irish traditional culture with their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. The extraordinary group has shared a stage with the best in the world including, Emmy Lou Harris, James Taylor and Joan Baez, and were chosen to pay tribute to Bob Dylan. The group leader, Joanie Madden, has performed on over a hundred albums, including three Grammy-winning records running the gamut from Pete Seeger to Sinead O'Connor. The Celtic band delivers a thoroughly engaging performance brimming with spirit, precision, soul, and a healthy dose of wit. Their pure love of music jumps off the stage and into the hearts of the audience.
In the Mood
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln-Way East High School
210 Colorado Avenue, Frankfort
Experience the swing rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of the 1940s with the musical revue featuring singers, dancers and the sensational String of Pearls big band orchestra. The music and the arrangements are as authentic as it gets performing the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskin Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and more. Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD takes a retro look at the life and times of America’s greatest generation – a generation that listened and danced to the same kind of music. With up-tempo big-band rhythms and mellow intimate ballads, along with authentic costumes, the mood is set to inspire a future filled with hope, promise and prosperity. “Have You Heard the Music That Moved a Nation’s Spirit?”