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“Applause Unlimited” presents “Aesop’s Fables,” amusing and instructive stories brought to life by solo puppeteer/storyteller Christopher Hudert. “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse,” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” – their moral lessons as relevant today as when they were written – are each highlighted by a different style of puppetry. July 8, 22, and September 2 at 11 a.m.
Blue Sky Puppet Theater presents an updated, modern version of the classic children's story – where the pigs play with remote control cars and rock & roll guitars, and the wolf is a vegetarian! Three (Not So) Little Pigs, offering a lesson in sibling rivalry that ends in peace, harmony, and cooperation. August 12, 26, and September 23 at 11 a.m.
Bob Brown Puppets presents Pandemonium, interactive tales featuring performing pandas, a Chinese dragon, acrobats, jugglers, and a Chinese puzzle box. These puppets have been featured at the White House, Wolf Trap Park, the National Theater, and on Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. July 1, 15, 29, and September 9 at 11 a.m.
The Fabulous Hubcaps recapture the authentic “feel” of the original recordings – rockabilly to do-wop – with talent and enthusiasm that make for great entertainment. July 1 at 9 p.m.
In the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz, renowned jazz critic Ira Gitler describes Ron Holloway as “a bear-down hard bopper who can blow authentic R&B, and croon a ballad with warm blue feeling.” While true, the description only begins to touch upon the versatility of this phenomenal tenor saxophonist! July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29 at 9 p.m.
This group captures 5,000 years of Korean history and culture through dance and music, and blends those sounds and movements in the melting pot of American performing arts. July 6 and 8 at 9 p.m.
Paying tribute to legendary blues masters of the previous generation, their soulful sounds are good to the last note! September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30 at 9 p.m
Audiences set sail with a true son of the sea, stories for children, mastery of traditional instruments. August 5, 19, September 16, and 30 at 11 a.m.
- Tidewater Guitar Orchestra
Founded in 1995 by Sam Dorsey, the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra is one of the only guitar orchestras of its kind in the U.S. Composed of traditional classical guitars supplemented by requintos (soprano guitars tuned a fifth higher) and bajas (baritone guitars tuned a fourth lower), the TGO has made numerous appearances in the Tidewater region of Virginia. August 24, 26, 31, September 2, 7, and 9 at 9 p.m.
- Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Grammy nominee Rhonda Vincent is one of the premier bluegrass vocalists and instrumentalists in America today. With her all-star band, The Rage, she presents the best of contemporary bluegrass in a hard-driving style highlighted by exquisite vocals harmonies. August 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19 at 9 p.m.
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