PERFORMANCE TIMES: Most B-on-B evening concerts will begin at 8:00PM, the only exceptions are two evenings when we will have double performances (July 29 and July 30), the first program at 7:00PM and a later one at 9:00PM to compensate for concerns about overcrowding and so people who work late can still enjoy the concert. Afternoon concerts and pop-up performances will be at 2:00PM.
· Pop-up Performances --- August 1, To Be Announced and August 2, Emerald Isle Winds @ Livingstone Gallery
BENEFIT CONCERT: The annual B-on-B benefit event on July 29 is â??Baroque on Beaver - And All That Jazz!â? featuring the Detroit Jazz All Stars, a nationally known trio of great musicians who are lots of fun. BICAA is proud to bring them to Beaver Island in our first foray into jazz, a quintessentially American musical genre.
· The Benefit reception for donors will be at 6:00PM, prior to the 7:00PM performance; all tickets will be $35 and include the reception;
· Tickets for the 9:00PM show will be $25 (no reception).
· The Detroit Jazz All Stars will meet and greet patrons in the lobby after both performances.
NATIONAL ANTHEM: On Saturday August 2, there will be two opportunities to hear a special lecture about the history of the Star Spangled Banner by UM Professor Mark Clague, whose has conducted research on our national anthem.
· 11:00PM, CMU
· 1:00PM, Community Center
TENT-SATIONAL: On Saturday evening, August 2nd at 8:00PM, the Baroque on Beaver Festival will present its first outdoor performance, a Star Spangled Evening at Whiskey Point, featuring the Festival Orchestra and Chorus. The repertoire will be all-American orchestral and choral music to launch the national celebration of the Star Spangled Bannerâ??s bicentennial. The performers will be seated on a raised stage in a tent, and over 250 chairs will be set up for first-come, first-served audience seating.
· Presentation of Colors: At 7:30pm the Beaver Island Veterans group will present the colors.
· Veteran? On August 2, B-on-B has set aside limited seating (rows 2 and3) for veterans and families.
· Parking: Because of limited parking at Whiskey Point and adjacent areas, a van shuttle service will be offered from the Gregg Fellowship Hall parking lot. Pick-up times: 7:00pm; 7:20pm; and 7:40pm
· Weather: Whiskey Point can be cool, bringing along a sweater may be a good thing . In case of rain this concert will be held at Holy Cross Hall.
· Lawn Chairs: Additional room will be available for those who choose to enjoy the evening on their own lawn chairs or blankets.
Please check the website, www.baroqueonbeaver.org for details on all events and for up-dates.
Baroque On Beaver: Festival Updates and Information
Moderator: Gillespie