HANZHI WANGAcclaimed for her “staggering virtuosity,” Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history. An ambassador for her instrument, Hanzhi has been praised for her captivating stage presence and performances of passion and finesse.In 2017, Hanzhi Wang became the very first…
Friday, January 24 @ 10:00 amSaturday, January 25 @ 2:00 pmGet ready for the ultimate playdate - 65 million years in the making - as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and…
Friday, January 24 @ 10:00 amSaturday, January 25 @ 2:00 pmGet ready for the ultimate playdate - 65 million years in the making - as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and…
ISIDORE STRING QUARTETComprised of recent Juilliard graduates, this New York City-based ensemble approaches the established as if it were brand new, and the new as if it were firmly established.Since forming in 2019 as part of Juilliard’s chamber music program, the Isidore String Quartet has been recognized with two prestigious awards, winning the 2023 Avery…
more: Isidore String Quartet at the Norton Center for the Arts
ROSANNE CASHOne of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned four Grammy Awards, 12 Grammy nominations and numerous other accolades for songwriting and sound recordings. Also an accomplished author, Cash’s 2010 memoir Composed garnered widespread praise from critics and landed on The New York Times bestseller list.Cash is a music…
YAMATO: THE DRUMMERS OF JAPANStep into the world of YAMATO, the Japanese Taiko drumming sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide since 1993. YAMATO takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of rhythm and culture with more than 40 Taiko drums standing tall on stage, each with its own character, size, and sound. The mighty “Odaiko,” carved…
more: Yamato: The Drummers of Japan at the Norton Center for the Arts
Wednesday, February 26 @ 6:30pmGobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone - an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time, but was shattered and lost generations ago. As the Fraggles set off on an exhilarating, adventurous journey…
more: Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE at the Boyle County Performing Arts Center
ALISON BROWN QUINTETGrammy-winning musician, Grammy-nominated producer and visionary banjo virtuoso Alison Brown is one of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music.Although Alison began her musical career as a teenager in the Southern California Bluegrass scene, she has earned her reputation as one of today’s most forward-thinking and innovative banjo players. Taking her instrument far…
more: Alison Brown Quintet at the Norton Center for the Arts
MNOZIL BRASSKnown as the Monty Python of the music world, Austrian septet Mnozil Brass seamlessly combines slapstick comedy with virtuosity. Hailed as one of the world’s premier brass ensembles, this group blends classical, jazz, folk and pop with sketch comedy, silly songs and side-splitting buffoonery on their trumpets, trombones, French horn and tuba. Mnozil Brass…
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANYRenowned for its innovative and emotionally compelling performances, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is known as the premiere institution for American modern dance. Under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Novak, the company continues to push boundaries and present groundbreaking works.This performance will showcase the poignant Company B, set to the nostalgic tunes of…
more: Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Norton Center for the Arts
Saturday, March 15 @ 7:00pmIreland With Michael – LIVE is a multimedia experience that combines the music, dance & stories of Ireland and features the ethereal voice of leading Irish tenor Michael Londra. Following the overwhelming success of Seasons #1 and #2 of the Ireland With Michael travel and music series on PBS in 2021 and 2022 (over…
more: Ireland with Michael at the Boyle County Performing Arts Center
JIGJAMWhere Ireland meets Kentucky Bluegrass, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!“Sparkling” and “infectious” Irish Bluegrass quartet JigJam brings a high-energy combination of Bluegrass and American folk to their foot-stomping live performances. Described as “Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival” and “the best Irish group so far in Bluegrass,” this sharply dressed outfit delivers energy-fueled,…
