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2007 Season Schedule and Information
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Saturday,
June 23 6:00 PM
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New York
Gilbert & Sullivan Players in "The Pirates of Penzance" Peerless in their skillful interpretation of the G&S canon, this group of professional actors and musicians have delighted audiences since 1974. Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, NYGASP has created its own special niche, blending a contemporary vitality with a traditional respect for this specialized repertory.
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Saturday,
June 30 6:00 PM |
Solid Brass Welcome the 4th of July with the sophisticated, inspiring and entertaining music of this ten-piece ensemble, recognized as one of the premier brass groups in the country. The group has performed to rave reviews for more than 500,000 people since 1982 in venues throughout North America, including many premiere concert halls.
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Saturday,
July 7 6:00 PM |
Jupiter Symphony Chamber
Players Take a marvelous journey thought the universe of music with these outstanding musicians, who impart a love of and enthusiasm for music through interesting and unusual programs of pieces in the standard repertoire.
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Saturday,
July 14 6:00 PM |
Melissa King and PhatGrass One of the hottest new things to hit the bluegrass scene, this dynamic group has put a "new" twist on traditional bluegrass music, mixing contemporary and traditional bluegrass for an unforgettable "new grass" sound.
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Saturday, July 21 6:00 PM |
Preservation Hall Jazz Band The world-famous musicians perform time-honored traditional jazz standards guaranteed to set feet tapping. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or White Mills, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. Under the auspices of current director Ben Jaffe, the band continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band and record label. A special ticket is required for this performance.
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Sunday, July
22 4:00 PM |
Wildflower Introduces Elan
Royster & Laura Frey The Wildflower Steppingstones Young Artist Concert In partnership with Marywood University, Scranton, Wildflower present the second annual Steppingstones Concert to honor the memory of former artistic director Jane Zwillinger Ables. The concert features Elan Royster, soprano, a senior at Marywood, and Laura Frey, pianist and recent Marywood graduate.
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Saturday,
July 28 6:00 PM |
Time for Three A young, dynamic trio of classically trained musicians with amazing grace and talent, whose performance blends bluegrass, classical, jazz and original compositions from Brahms to the Beatles. Be prepared for a sound that is distinctly American and electrifying.
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Saturday,
August 4 6:00 PM |
Minas One of the most established Brazilian music ensembles in the United States today, this duo's multiple talents as vocalists, instrumentalist and composer blend for a warm and engaging performance. Their infectious repertoire includes bossa nova, samba, classical and original works.
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Sunday,
August 5 4:00 PM |
Rachel Price At the age of 20, this jazz singer has already proven she is something special. She has gone from semi-finalist at the Montreux International Jazz Vocal Competition in France to audience and critical acclaim as she astounds audiences with a repertoire ranging from great American Jazz standards to recent compositions.
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Saturday,
August 11 6:00 PM |
Lonesome River Band One of the most popular and influential acts on the bluegrass circuit since 1991, this band fuses tight vocal harmonies with virtuosic musicianship. Although rooted in the traditional sounds of Flatt & Scruggs and Bill Monroe, LRB continues to set standards of their own and were awarded the SPBGMA Vocal Group Honor of 1997.
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The Wildflower Music Festival is
an outdoor event. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In
the even of inclement weather, performances are held at the air-conditioned
auditorium of the Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley, PA. If in
doubt on the day of performance, call 570-253-5500.
Saturday performances are at 6:00 PM; Sunday performances at 4:00 PM. Seating area opens at approximately 5:00 PM on Saturdays and 3:00 PM on Sundays on a first-come basis.
Programs are subject to change without notice. Tickets can be purchased by telephone, by mail or in person.
Ticket Information
Click here for an online order form (Adobe Acrobat required).
For information on group discounts and tour packages, call (570) 253-5500.
Picnic Information
You are welcome to bring a picnic and beverage to enjoy before or during the concert when held outdoors. Picnics are available from The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley by calling (570) 226-2993, and from Jill's Kitchen, 78 Kirk Road, Narrowsburg, NY; (845) 252-3043. Light beverages will be offered for sale on the Sanctuary grounds.
In the event the concert must be moved indoors due to inclement weather, please note that no food is allowed in the Wallenpaupack Area High School.
Directions
The village of White Mills lies halfway between Hawley and Honesdale on Route 6. At the blinking light adjacent to the White Mills Hotel in White Mills, turn and go up the steep hill (Elizabeth Street) for 6/10 of a mile to the stop sign at a second blinking light. Continue on for 1/10 of a mile to the entrance of the Sanctuary on your right.
