EAGLES MERE

FRIENDS OF THE ARTSEST. 1975

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Unless otherwise indicated, programs will be at

The David A. DeWire Center

891 Laporte Avenue, Eagles Mere

www.EMFOA.org

email: EMFAinfo@gmail.com

Admission: Member tickets or cash at door.Children under 12 free, accompanied by an adult.

2018S U M M E R

OUR 44th SEASON

Sunday, May 27, 8:00 p.m. • LOCAL CONNECTIONSWelcome the beginning of the summer season with this FREE Memorial Weekend Concert featuringour talented friends and neighbors. The Rustical Quality String Band (with EM’s own Mick Smyer onwashboard) returns to Eagles Mere along with Witz End, which includes several Eagles Mere folksyou know! These two bands packed the house a few years ago! • No ticket or $ required for admission.

Sunday, July 1, 8:00 p.m. • KAMMERMUSIK MAIN LINEPianist Liliya Maslov, violinist Luigi Mazzocchi, French hornist Kathryn Mehrtens, andcellist Deborah Reeder present a varied program of combinations for piano, violin, Frenchhorn and cello including Brahms horn trio and Schumann Fantasy Pieces. Come enjoy thisevening of exquisite classical music. • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Wednesday, July 4, 5:00 p.m • THE REPASZ BAND on the Village GreenOnce again, on the Village Green, there will be a medley of patriotic tunes and Broadway melodiesto celebrate Independence Day. The program lasts one hour. In case of rain, the program will be atthe DeWire Center. • Admission is FREE. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on!

Sunday, July 8, 8:00 p.m. • THE JOST PROJECT • www.thejostproject.comPaul Jost (vocals/harmonica), Tony Miceli (vibraphone) and Kevin MacConnell(acoustic bass) perform the rock music they grew up with in a jazz format. Theseskilled artists deliver their unique sound with exceptional artistry, originality,and imagination. • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Saturday, July 14, 8:00 p.m. • DAN LEVINSON• www.danlevinson.comDan Levinson returns with vocalist Molly Ryan and another amazing groupof standouts from the NYC jazz scene. Don’t miss this Eagles Mere favorite. • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 p.m. • EMFA with the EMAA presents a special program for youngsters: ALEX and the KALEIDOSCOPE • www.alexandthekaleidoscope.comAlex & the Kaleidoscope is an interactive music program that encourages and inspires kids to learn through the power of songs. This high-energy and high quality musical performance brings together the two organizations to offer aspecial program for children ages 4-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. • Admission: $5.00 per personwhich includes a light children’s supper • Sponsored in part by the friends of Chuck Fromer

Saturday, July 21, 8:00 p.m. • WHY I’M SCARED OF DANCE Written and performed by nationally-recognized and truly hilarious writer/performer/comedienne Jennifer Childsand directed by our own Harriet Power, this award-winning play brings theatre back to Eagles Mere! Why I’m

Scared of Dance combines physical humor with non-stop wisecracks foran amazingly fast-paced rush of laughs, insight and general cheeriness.A celebration of Theatre in Eagles Mere honoring Ann Klotz andSeth Orbach • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Sunday, July 22 p.m. • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.• FUNNY GIRL COMEDY WORKSHOPwith Jennifer ChildsEvery woman is funny. In this workshop, you will spend the afternoonimprovising, telling stories, laughing and letting your unique inner

funny girl shine. No previous experience necessary! • Workshop Cost: $50 • Space Limited. Reservations required.

M A I N S TA G E

NEW

Dedicated to the memory of Christelle Loftus

Alex and the Kaleidoscope

Jennifer Childs

Dan Levinson

Liliya Maslov

The Jost Project

LuigiMazzocchi

Deborah Reeder

Kathryn Mehrtens

CHECKIT OUT!

Saturday, July 28 • 8:00 p.m. • ERIC BUSS AND IVAN PECEL:SHENANIGANS! • http://ericbuss.com/shenanigansEric Buss is back again by popular demand, but with a new show! Paired with Ivan Pecel,a nine-time World Champion juggler, together they will blow your minds and tickle your funny bones with “Shenanigans”, a show filled with comedy, magic, juggling and mischief for the whole family. (This was a sell-out last year, so join at the Soloist or higher membership level to allow youto reserve your seats!) • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Sunday, August 5 • 8:00 p.m. • ON-THE-ROAD/IN-THE-ROUNDwith LIZANNE KNOTT, CRAIG BICKHARDT, MICHAEL BRAUNFELDThese three singer/songwriters bring a variety of folk, rock and storytelling music to theDeWire Center stage with this show presented in the popular in-the-round format.Get a preview of their talent at: • www.lizanneknott.com • www.craigbickhardt.com• www.michaelbraunfeld.com • Admission: One EMFA Ticket or $25

Sunday, August 12 • 8:00 p.m. • DANNY V’s 52ndSTREET BAND • www.52ndstreetband.com• Danny V’s 52nd Street Band is a full-scale, 6-piece, live concert show recreatingthe performances of arguably the greatest rock and roll keyboard player ever – the“Piano Man”…Billy Joel. Led by the fantastically talented pianist, singer and showmanDan Vechesky, the band is the longest-running tribute to Billy Joel. “Close your eyes… it sounds just like Billy Joel.” • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Sunday, August 12 • EMFA/EAGLES MERE COUNTRY CLUB ITALIAN DINNER Get into the Billy Joel mood by joining us at the Eagles Mere Country Club for a casual fun dinner before the concert. 5:30–6:30 cocktails followed by dinner from 6:30–7:45 to get you out in time for the show. $27.00 per person with cash bar. (Everyone invited, club members and not!) Reservations required.

Saturday, August 18 • 8:00 p.m. • BADGE an Eric Clapton Retrospective• www.craigthatcher.comCraig Thatcher’s Eric Clapton Retrospective, “Badge,” captures the soul, spirit and sound of thevarious musical styles of world-renowned artist, Eric Clapton. The Craig Thatcher Band paystribute to this extraordinary guitarist’s genre-crossing music. This is a must-see showfor all fans of Eric Clapton! • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

Sunday, August 19 • 4:00 p.m. • MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINSFormer students of The Philadelphia Trio workshops get together for another joyous Sundayafternoon. These performers, now professional musicians, showcase their skills in this extraordinary concert. • Admission: one EMFA ticket or $25.00

“A bottle of red, a bottle of white… I’ll meet you

anytime you want In our Italian Restaurant”

…Billy Joel

Craig Thatcher

Craig Bickhardt

Danny V

Eric Buss and Ivan Pecel

M A I N S TA G E

Michael Braunfeld Lizanne Knott

Join us on September 20-23, 2018

“I love tapping into

my creative energy

with guidance and direction.” “Do this every year!”

Visit our website to register atendlessartsem.org & Like us on FB

…..Endless Arts In Eagles Mere

Don’t miss out on this—great programs coming up!

PLEIN AIR Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 27, 28, 29Our fifth annual Plein Air Fundraiser. Engage with artists as they paint scenes from the Eagles Mere community. Various painters will be in assorted locations on Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reception and silent auction, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the DeWire Center• $10.00 Admission (Maestro/Headliner EMFA Members FREE)

HOUSE CONCERTS: MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS Join other music lovers in this intimate setting, share a potluck dinner and experience these emerging artists. Limited seating. Reservations required. Join EMFA now to attend! (Reservation information will be sent with membership materials.) Check out the bios and music on the websites below. • Admission: one EMFA ticket (Maestro/Headliner EMFA Members FREE)

Wednesday, July 11 • 6:30 p.m.• Joy Ike • www.joyike.com

A CLASSICALHOUSE CONCERT! Sunday, July 22 • 4:00 p.m.For our members who love classicalmusic, THE GABRIEL ENSEMBLE. • www.gabrielensemble.com

August 8 • 6:30 p.m. •Seth Glier • www.sethglier.com

NEW!

BRAIN/FOOD Our Brain/Food programs this summer are offered in loving memory of David Leverenz.

Except for the June 21 Poetry Evening, all Brain/Food programswill take place at the DEWIRE CENTER and will be preceded by a Potluck Supper.

June 21 • 6:30 p.m. • Poetry evening at home of Rick Freeman and Noreen Shanfelter. (Potluck desserts, not supper.) Necessarily limited to 20 people. Please email rutledge@law.ufl.edu for more information.

June 28 • 6:00 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Showing of movie, Lady Bird, followed by discussion.

July 12 • 6:00 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Harriet Power and Bob Hedley will direct an assortment of community actors in a chair-reading of Moliere’s Tartuffe.

July 19 • 6 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Discussionof book, Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng.

July 26 • 6 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Showing of a movie chosen by the Film Committee organized by Betsy and Mark Beaugard, followed by discussion.

August 2 • 6 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Discussion of book, Exit West, by Mohsin Hamid.

August 9 • 6 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Presentation by Evan Solot and Jim Marion about the creation of a choral piece based on Franz Wright’s poem, The Hawk, followed by discussion.

August 16 • 6 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Showing of a movie chosen by the Film Committee, followed by discussion.

August 23 • 6 p.m. – Potluck Supper. 7:15 p.m. – Showing of a movie chosen by the Film Committee, followed by discussion.

If Anne Rutledge does NOT have you on the Brain/Food email listand you’d like to be informed about Brain/Food doings, email her at rutledge@law.ufl.edu

EAGLES MERE

FRIENDS OF THE ARTSEST. 1975

MAESTRO $1000+ 30 Tickets, Reserved Seating* Free admission to House Concerts** and performer CD Free admission to Plein Air reception

HEADLINER $500–$999 20 Tickets, Reserved Seating* Free admission to House Concerts** and performer CD Free admission to Plein Air reception

SOLOIST $250–$499 10 Tickets, Reserved Seating*

CAST MEMBER $100–$249 5 Tickets

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Memberships less member ticket value ($20.00 per ticket) are tax deductible.Tickets at the door: $25.00. Children under 12 admitted free with accompanying adult.

*Reserved Seating must be made 3 days before Main Stage Events**House Concert reservations must be requested 3 days before the concert date.

Contact: Joan Celestino – joanfcelestino@gmail.comor download membership form from www.EMFOA.org Mail membership to P.O. Box 166 Eagles Mere, PA 17731 or Join Online.

O T H E R V E N U E S

Joy Ike

Seth Glier

NEW: Join ONLINE