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Sat / August 21

Michael Feinstein, The Intimate Sinatra

5-time Grammy Award nominee

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Sat / August 28

Paul Taylor Dance Company

The standard of excellence in modern dance

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Sun / September 5

Tanya Tucker

Country music living legend

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Sun / September 12

Supported in part by the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Denyce Graves and Laura Ward in Recital

An operatic superstar of the 21st Century

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Upcoming Events

Fri / August 6

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Hailed as "Broadway's last leading man"

Event Starts 8:00 PM

Fri / August 6

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August 13 - 15

Always…Patsy Cline

Complete with down-home country humor, true emotion, and many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits.

August 13 - 15

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Tue / August 17

Chaojun Yang, Pianist in Recital

Interlochen and Juilliard grad and rising classical music star

Event Starts 7:30 PM

Tue / August 17

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Sat / October 9

B.B. King Blues Band

with Claudette King and The Voice's Michael Lee

Event Starts 8:00 PM

Sat / October 9

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Coming to you live from New York City, it's Brian Stokes Mitchell! This Friday, August 6, Stokes brings his beloved Broadway vocals to Center Stage! The powerful baritone and Tony Award-winner, Stokes will perform songs from musical theater, jazz, standards, and a few surprises! Experience Broadway at the Center with the entire family! To purchase tickets today, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or e-mail [email protected]

"One of the world's most elegant live bands." -The Times There is still time to purchase your tickets to Pink Martini, part big band, part classical ensemble, part salsa troupe, and all fun! This weekend, experience the 12 member "little orchestra" as they make their way back to Northern Michigan! Pink Martini brings multilingual lyricism and gives an around-the-world musical performance with songs in 25 languages. They have collaborated with numerous artists, including Phyllis Diller, Jimmy Scott, Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, Jane Powell, Rufus Wainwright, Japanese legends Saori Yuki and Hiroshi Wada, Henri Salvador, Chavela Vargas, New York performer Joey Arias, puppeteer Basil Twist, Georges Moustaki, Michael Feinstein, Charo, and so many others. For tickets and more information, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email [email protected]

One of the few male jazz singers from around the baby boom generation, Kurt Elling, is an anomaly simply by profession! Given the depth and broad vision of his recordings and performance style, Elling is in a league of his own! Within his career, Elling has won over not only critics but jazz audiences from coast to coast with his ranting beat poetry, dramatic and poignant readings of Rilke, and hard-swinging scat. This Saturday, experience critically acclaimed jazz lyricist on Center Stage while enjoying craft cocktails from Mammoth Distilling! For tickets, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email [email protected]!

Michael Feinstein is back on Center Stage August 21! Michael has built a dazzling career over the last three decades, bringing the music of The Great American Songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and Sydney Opera House – his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time. For tickets and more information vist greatlakescfa.org, call 231.439.2610, or email [email protected]

On Tuesday, August 17 at 7:30PM, experience Interlochen and Juilliard grad and rising classical music star, Chaojun Yang! “The Supernatural Child of Music” -Xinhua News, , SMG Shanghai Television, Family Education Times Greeted by enthusiastic audiences worldwide, pianist Chaojun Yang has enjoyed an international performing career since the age of 4. At a very young age, Chaojun appeared on concert stages in her native city of Shanghai and Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, Australia, Croatia, Britain, the Philippines, North Korea, Poland, the USA, Canada, Italy, and Germany. Chaojun has received awards from numerous competitions such as first place in the Shanghai Student Arts Festival Young Artists Competition, first place in the Morningside Music Bridge Chamber Music Competition in Calgary, Canada, and the top prize in the North American Round of Hastings International Competition. For tickets and to read Chaojun's full bio, visit the link in our bio, call 231.439.2610, or email [email protected]

We are now able to offer subscription packages for the remainder of the Summer & Fall season! Buy tickets to four or more events and use code: MIDSUMMER to: -Make sure your favorite seats are saved for your selected events -Get 10% off your order -Receive early ticketing benefits for Summer 2022, the anniversary season! Visit the link in our bio for the full Summer & Fall event schedule!

As the 2021 Season begins, the Center is proud to have the support of the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation, Hotel Walloon, and Fox Motors! Fox Motors, the Center’s Transportation Partner, lends vehicles for transporting visiting artists at the level of luxury to which they are accustomed. Lodging Partner, Hotel Walloon, further alleviates production costs by providing artist hotel accommodations while Season Sponsor, the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation, provides important financial support which helps the Center build capacity to serve Northern Michigan audiences. These community-minded organizations were among the first to support the ongoing operations of the Center and to again step forward to sponsor the 2021 Season. Thank you, all, for your vital support!

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to @blondieinpetoskey! ✨It's WINNING WEDNESDAY!✨ Motown Royalty is coming to the Center and you could be there! The winner will receive two tickets to the 2021 Gala concert and Rhythm & Blues Bash on July 10! No purchase required to enter, just follow the steps below! 1. Make sure you are following Great Lakes Center for the Arts on Instagram 2. Like this post 3. Tag your Gala date in the comments ~One entry per person~ ✨Winner will be announced Wednesday, July 7, at noon!

Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini brings its multilingual repertoire to Center Stage! Pink Martini made its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998 under the direction of Norman Leyden. Since then, the band has gone on to play with more than 70 orchestras around the world, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the San Francisco Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony at the Sydney Opera House, and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London. For tickets and more information visit the link in our bio, call the Box Office at 231.439.2610, or e-mail us at [email protected] Generously supported by the Bill and Gigi Clements Family Foundation

Motown Royalty is coming to the Center next month and you can be there! Get your ticket to hop on the GLCFA soul train for an unforgettable evening. At this special event, enjoy a Gala Concert by the Empress of Soul herself, Gladys Knight, then continue the celebration at the Rhythm & Blues Bash that includes “Taste of Motown” food stations, drinks, and live music. Tickets are $300 each, of which $150 is considered a tax-deductible donation. Celebrate the music of a classic era with a lot less travel than a midnight train to Georgia.

Are you 35 or under? Use code 35UNDER35 at online checkout or mention this opportunity when purchasing tickets by phone and pay just $35 per seat for an upcoming event! The Center's annual Gala is excluded from this promotion.

GLCFA is back with a new season hits playlist! Experience the sounds of the Summer & Fall season with these upbeat tracks from the world's most dynamic artists appearing on Center Stage this year. From jazz to Broadway, country to classic rock, this playlist is sure to be a hit among all music lovers! Check out the Sounds of the Season Playlist with the link in our bio!

Strong Arts: Strong Michigan! If you attend the theater or visit an art exhibit in Michigan, chances are you will run across one of the logos below. Each represents a badge of honor signifying the organization has won a public grant, awarded only after a rigorous application process. Such grants are highly coveted and a great source of pride! Due to the Center's positive impact on the region's quality of life and economy, it has received past support provided or administered by each of the government agencies below. #MCACA #performingarts #greatlakescenterforthearts #puremichigan #nwmichiganarts

July & August events are now on sale! In light of new information from the state of Michigan, the Center has revisited its plans for July and August and will operate at full capacity with one performance per event. To view the events and purchase your tickets visit the link in our bio, call the Box Office at 231.439.2610, or by e-mail [email protected] If you have previously purchased tickets for an event, your seats are automatically reserved for the new performance time. The Center will e-mail your new ticketing information to you.

“An awesome and hilarious live magic show!” — PBS Kids Max Darwin earned the moniker "The Amazing Max" for his extraordinary skills as a magician and also for his ability to entertain adult audiences while keeping the little ones spellbound. Max combines magic and comedy, making objects appear and disappear and generally defying the laws of physics inches from theatergoer’s faces. This high-energy, interactive and all-around silly show is appropriate for audiences of all ages. What’s truly amazing, as magician Max Darwin works miracles during the show, is not only what happens on stage but also what happens in the audience. The enchanted look that spreads across the faces of his young (and not-so-young) fans is hands down astounding. Max conjures a custom experience that young ones will carry with them long after the show ends. #performingarts #magician #northernmichigan #thegreatlakescenterforthearts #puremichigan #nextgen

Tickets are on sale now for events in the 2021 Summer & Fall Season! In light of new information from the state of Michigan allowing increased seating capacities, the Center is revisiting its plans for certain July and August events. To be notified when tickets go on sale for these specific events, please visit our website with the link in our bio! View the events and purchase your tickets today at our website with the link in our bio!

Thank you to all who attended the Thomas Edison: Wizard of Menlo Park virtual production! Nearly 1,500 students across the region, state, and country participated in this historical comedy Next Gen event. Learn More about the Center's Next Gen program at the link in our bio!

One of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry, Vanessa Williams, has sold millions of records worldwide, achieved numerous #1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard Album and Singles charts: Pop, Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Holiday, Latin, Gospel, and Jazz. Her critically acclaimed work in film, television, recordings, and the Broadway stage has been recognized by every major industry award affiliate, including 4 Emmy nominations, 11 Grammy nominations, a Tony nomination, 3 SAG award nominations, 7 NAACP Image Awards, and 3 Satellite Awards. Her platinum single “Colors of the Wind,” from Disney’s Pocahontas, won the Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe for Best Original Song. To experience the greatness of Vanessa Williams on July 17 purchase your tickets this Friday at the link in our bio, by calling the Box Office at 231.439.2610, or by e-mailing [email protected]

Kurt Elling’s voice is instantly recognizable, embracing listeners with his warm, rich baritone and navigating the full span of his four-octave range as a virtuoso instrumentalist and a compelling storyteller. Experience "the standout male vocalist of our time" as deemed by The New York Times, on July 24 at the Center. Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, Grammy award-winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. Elling has not only thrilled audiences around the world in jazz clubs, symphony halls, and festival stages, but at the White House, where he gave a command performance for President Obama’s first state dinner. He has collaborated with jazz legends and classical orchestras; created multi-disciplinary theatrical works for the Steppenwolf Theatre and the City of Chicago; served as Artist-in-Residence for the Singapore and Monterey Jazz Festivals; and explored the fertile common ground between jazz and poetry, working with the words of Allen Ginsberg, Rainer Maria Rilke, Pablo Neruda, and others. Learn more and purchase your tickets on May 21 at the link in our bio, by calling the Box Office at 231.439.2610, or by e-mailing [email protected]

New events have arrived! From jazz to opera, country to classical, we are pleased to welcome some of the world’s most dynamic artists to Center Stage, including 2021 Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling; country superstar Tanya Tucker; opera royalty Denyce Graves; and—back by popular demand—everyone’s favorite “little orchestra,” Pink Martini. You can experience all of this and so much more this season. Click the link in our bio to explore the new artists that have joined the 2021 Summer & Fall lineup and save your seats today. #May7launch #announcement #greatlakescenterforthearts #performingartscenter

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