| May 15 Festival Kickoff Event: An Evening with Comedian Henry Cho |
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Event Theme: Black Tie and Biker Chic
Friday, May 15, 6:30 – 10:30 pm
The Spear Center, Columbia
Join us as we celebrate all things wild and wonderfully Americana, including bikers, rock n’ roll, and the comedy of actor/rancher, Henry Cho. Catering by Linwoods.
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| | Poetry as Autobiography: Dialog for Poets and Writers |
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Monday, June 15, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monteabaro Hall, The Horowitz Center at Howard Community College
Sue Ellen Thompson, author of four books of poetry and nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes in poetry, will speak and host a discussion, “Poetry as Autobiography.” This dialog is for poets and writers who are drawn to autobiographical subject matter.
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| Chicago City Limits: MySpace or Yours? |
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Tuesday, June 16
James Rouse Theatre
They cut their teeth with Chicago’s Second City, then went on to become New York City’s legendary improv comedy show and longest running comedy revue. Now Chicago City Limits is coming to our city for one hilarious night of comedy. MySpace or Yours? is a dot comedy without a computer, taking aim at the faces, places and events of today’s headlines, bylines and sidelines, whether it’s social networks or Internet jerks, board rooms or bored grooms, gas prices or a leadership crisis. Get ready for a virtual tour de force of high energy improvisations and gut-splitting laughter!
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| | California Guitar Trio |
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Thursday, June 18
Belmont Conference Center
Critically-acclaimed TV and recording stars California Guitar Trio will electrify your evening with their stunning virtuosity – a whirlwind of instrumental styles fusing classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive, and the quintessential California surf music. Their technical wizardry and unparalleled diversity - everything from unique originals to dazzling, cleverly-arranged interpretations of hits such as Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody" - have garnered fans and earned their music a flight aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Endeavor. Don’t miss this exceptional evening under the stars.
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| Noche Latina: Learn to Salsa |
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Friday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.
Slayton House
Salsa Anyone? Noche Latina will be an exhilarating evening of adult beverages, delicious Latin-American themed food and the hip-shakin’ beat of Salsa dancing. Two members of the Ballet Hispanico’s Company will guide you through all the moves to the irresistible rhythms of Salsa. For any skill level.
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| | Ballet Hispanico: Fusion of Latin, Ballet and Modern Dance |
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Saturday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.
James Rouse Theatre
For nearly 40 years Ballet Hispanico has fused Latin, classical ballet and modern dance, creating a style all its own. They have roused audiences around the world with their magnetic energy and vivacious choreography, and will be in Columbia for one sizzling performance. You will be intoxicated by their exotic movement, the pulsating beats, and the sheer sophistication of their athleticism!
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| Reading and Wine & Cheese Reception with Novelist Laura Lippman |
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Tuesday, June 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Howard Community College
“This stunning stand-alone from bestseller Lippman examines the extraordinary power and fragility of memories … a rich, complex journey from self-deception to self-discovery.”
~ Publishers Weekly, on Life Sentences
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| Barrage: Festival Finale Fiddle Fest |
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Festival Finale • Saturday, June 27
James Rouse Theatre
For more than a decade Canada’s Barrage has been touring the globe and entertaining millions with their eclectic mix of music, song and dance. This season they return to the Festival to premiere exciting new works as well as perform a montage of their most renowned pieces. It’s a diverse fusion of cultures, layered vocal arrangements, pulsating beats and incredible performance vitality. Their amazing energy and musical virtuosity will simply take your breath away!
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