A high-energy visual spectacle for the whole family! Cirque Kalabanté showcases traditional African movement, storytelling and music in the Montreal circus arts tradition with WOW (World of Words). The new production explores the transmission of knowledge, the meeting of cultures and the magic of shared respect. Led by Yamoussa Bangoura,...
Throughout its 48-year history, Chanticleer has premiered and created some of the best a cappella music in the world. This program brings their most popular songs together to create an evening of familiar hits. Expect to hear arrangements of well-known folk songs and hymns like “Shenandoah” and “I’ll Fly Away,”...
John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell combine their extraordinary talents to celebrate the timeless collaborations of jazz icons. This tribute shines a spotlight on the exceptional musical synergy and magnificent duets of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, and the arrangements and stylings of the Oscar Peterson Trio – Oscar, Ray Brown...
Rolling Stone best describes Davina Sowers as “her own Americana mishmash – a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” Playing both American music and Sowers’ originals, this band delivers edgy nostalgia to older generations and fresh new music to younger ears. This rollicking quintet...
Known for its energized, athletic and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Their bold ensemble work and effortless movement have solidified them as one of the world’s leading dance companies. The New York Post says “It does not take long to see...
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas presents an orchestral program featuring Respighi's sweeping Pines of Rome.
Grammy®-winning vibraphonist, composer and arranger, Simon Moullier has emerged as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary jazz, bringing a distinctive sound and fresh perspective to his instrument. “His music is fresh. Never heard anyone play vibes like that before,” says Herbie Hancock, who mentored Moullier along with Quincy...
Professional singer/songwriters Keesy Timmer, Adam Craig and Adam James have written songs for some of the biggest artists in Music City including Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Janson, George Strait, Kane Brown, Kenny Chesney and Jelly Roll, just to name a few. Spend an evening with these hitmakers as they sing your...
Marking the fifth production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center presents series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Merino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story and more. For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a...
Grammy®-nominated humorist and author David Sedaris returns to Walton Arts Center with his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Beloved for his observant and satirical essays and short stories, Sedaris is the author of 11 New York Times bestsellers including Me Talk Pretty One Day and Happy-Go-Lucky, and regularly writes...
Thoroughly rooted in jazz, award-winning vocalist Sachal Vasandani has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive classic ballads in a trio. With fresh arrangements by pianist Christian Tamburr, Vasandani explores a lesser-known side of Frank Sinatra's artistry, featuring music from his 1953-55...
Thoroughly rooted in jazz, award-winning vocalist Sachal Vasandani has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive classic ballads in a trio. With fresh arrangements by pianist Christian Tamburr, Vasandani explores a lesser-known side of Frank Sinatra's artistry, featuring music from his 1953-55...