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2019-2020 Season
We Banjo Three, Sunday, October 6, 2019, 8pm
https://webanjo3.com/
One of the best live acts to come out of Ireland in recent years, the multi-award winning We Banjo 3 combine supergroup credentials with a breath-taking command of the emotive power of fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo. Any single member of this group could electrify a venue with a solo performance, but together, in the joyous musical alchemy of We Banjo 3, their passionate lead vocalist like a young Springsteen adopted by the Chieftans, the result is truly unforgettable. Simply put, the gold standard of Irish and American roots music.
Ruploops, Friday, November 8, 2019, 7pm
https://www.ruploops.com/
RupLoops is an interactive, live looping performance, using vocal percussion, rhythmic rhymes and an arsenal of eclectic instruments from around the globe. Rup utilizes his diverse skills as a musician to create a pulsating, entertaining and engaging musical experience. He is a gifted educator and performer and has a deep passion for intercultural work and intercultural sounds.
Community Christmas Show, Saturday, December 14th 2019, 4pm.
Come see your friends and neighbors perform holiday inspired songs, dance, poetry, and more! This event is free for performers and the audience, however, a donation of canned goods for the Valdez Food Bank is encouraged.
International Guitar Night, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 7pm
https://internationalguitarnight.com/
Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours of North America highlighting the diversity of the acoustic guitar. We are proud to celebrate our 20th year of touring the U.S. For the special Anniversary Tour, Brian Gore has put together his most eclectic lineup yet: Guest host Mike Dawes (England) and his incredible two-hand contemporary style is joined by fretless guitarist from Turkey Cenk Erdoğan; electrifying jazz virtuoso Olli Soikkeli from Finland and Hawaiian Slack Key master Jim ‘Kimo’ West.
CelloBop Tuesday, February 18, 2020 , 7pm
http://www.cellobop.com/
The best word to describe Gideon Freudmann’s singular style comes from the name the artist uses for his performances and recordings: CelloBop. Using the electric cello for improvisational classical, blues, jazz, electronic, funk and folk music, Gideon imaginatively riffs on conventions and traditions. He loops and layers his sounds with pedals and amplifiers, sculpting orchestras out of thin air. Gideon’s music is spontaneous yet immediately accessible -- so it is no wonder that film, television and radio producers seek it out. He regularly contributes to NPR’s All Things Considered, This American Life and CarTalk; his work is featured on Good Morning America, the TV show Weeds, as well as in several films; and he plays solo and ensemble shows in Portland and around the world. At times atmospheric and oftentimes playful, Gideon’s signature sound always exists in its own unique dimension: nuanced, intricate and fun.
Eileen Ivers Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 7pm -CANCELLED
http://www.eileenivers.com/about
Due to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) in Alaska and in accordance with guidance to suspend large public gatherings, the Valdez Arts Council is canceling the Wednesday, March 25th concert with Eileen Ivers, her full Alaska Tour was cancelled.
The health and safety of our audiences, artists, volunteers, and broader community are our priority. Thank you for supporting the Arts!
For your health and information, please see more info at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ Check for updates on this site daily.
Tomas Kubinek Thursday, April 30, 2020, 7pm
http://www.kubinek.com/
Tomáš Kubínek's internationally acclaimed solo performances play to packed theaters around the world. After a sold-out run on Broadway, The New York Times lauded his work as "Absolutely expert!" Mr. Kubínek is the recipient of numerous international awards including; The Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and The Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland. "Hilarious and enormously talented!" trumpeted England's Time Out, after appearances at London's Royal Festival Hall. A collision of theatre and music-hall, his exuberant one-man show is equal parts comic brilliance, virtuosic vaudeville and irresistible charm. "Physical Poet and Verbal Acrobat! Needless Risk-Taker...Professor of Fantastically Useless Inventions...Arduous Advocate of The Commonplace Miracle. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible..."
Annual Membership Picnic, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 4-6pm
Celebrating our sponsors!, Come join us for the annual picnic at the Valdez Glacier Campground. Please bring a dish to share, an acoustic instrument to play, or come and learn how you can become more involved in the Arts Council.
https://webanjo3.com/
One of the best live acts to come out of Ireland in recent years, the multi-award winning We Banjo 3 combine supergroup credentials with a breath-taking command of the emotive power of fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo. Any single member of this group could electrify a venue with a solo performance, but together, in the joyous musical alchemy of We Banjo 3, their passionate lead vocalist like a young Springsteen adopted by the Chieftans, the result is truly unforgettable. Simply put, the gold standard of Irish and American roots music.
Ruploops, Friday, November 8, 2019, 7pm
https://www.ruploops.com/
RupLoops is an interactive, live looping performance, using vocal percussion, rhythmic rhymes and an arsenal of eclectic instruments from around the globe. Rup utilizes his diverse skills as a musician to create a pulsating, entertaining and engaging musical experience. He is a gifted educator and performer and has a deep passion for intercultural work and intercultural sounds.
Community Christmas Show, Saturday, December 14th 2019, 4pm.
Come see your friends and neighbors perform holiday inspired songs, dance, poetry, and more! This event is free for performers and the audience, however, a donation of canned goods for the Valdez Food Bank is encouraged.
International Guitar Night, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 7pm
https://internationalguitarnight.com/
Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours of North America highlighting the diversity of the acoustic guitar. We are proud to celebrate our 20th year of touring the U.S. For the special Anniversary Tour, Brian Gore has put together his most eclectic lineup yet: Guest host Mike Dawes (England) and his incredible two-hand contemporary style is joined by fretless guitarist from Turkey Cenk Erdoğan; electrifying jazz virtuoso Olli Soikkeli from Finland and Hawaiian Slack Key master Jim ‘Kimo’ West.
CelloBop Tuesday, February 18, 2020 , 7pm
http://www.cellobop.com/
The best word to describe Gideon Freudmann’s singular style comes from the name the artist uses for his performances and recordings: CelloBop. Using the electric cello for improvisational classical, blues, jazz, electronic, funk and folk music, Gideon imaginatively riffs on conventions and traditions. He loops and layers his sounds with pedals and amplifiers, sculpting orchestras out of thin air. Gideon’s music is spontaneous yet immediately accessible -- so it is no wonder that film, television and radio producers seek it out. He regularly contributes to NPR’s All Things Considered, This American Life and CarTalk; his work is featured on Good Morning America, the TV show Weeds, as well as in several films; and he plays solo and ensemble shows in Portland and around the world. At times atmospheric and oftentimes playful, Gideon’s signature sound always exists in its own unique dimension: nuanced, intricate and fun.
Eileen Ivers Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 7pm -CANCELLED
http://www.eileenivers.com/about
Due to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) in Alaska and in accordance with guidance to suspend large public gatherings, the Valdez Arts Council is canceling the Wednesday, March 25th concert with Eileen Ivers, her full Alaska Tour was cancelled.
The health and safety of our audiences, artists, volunteers, and broader community are our priority. Thank you for supporting the Arts!
For your health and information, please see more info at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ Check for updates on this site daily.
Tomas Kubinek Thursday, April 30, 2020, 7pm
http://www.kubinek.com/
Tomáš Kubínek's internationally acclaimed solo performances play to packed theaters around the world. After a sold-out run on Broadway, The New York Times lauded his work as "Absolutely expert!" Mr. Kubínek is the recipient of numerous international awards including; The Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and The Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland. "Hilarious and enormously talented!" trumpeted England's Time Out, after appearances at London's Royal Festival Hall. A collision of theatre and music-hall, his exuberant one-man show is equal parts comic brilliance, virtuosic vaudeville and irresistible charm. "Physical Poet and Verbal Acrobat! Needless Risk-Taker...Professor of Fantastically Useless Inventions...Arduous Advocate of The Commonplace Miracle. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible..."
Annual Membership Picnic, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 4-6pm
Celebrating our sponsors!, Come join us for the annual picnic at the Valdez Glacier Campground. Please bring a dish to share, an acoustic instrument to play, or come and learn how you can become more involved in the Arts Council.
Tickets may be purchased two weeks before every show at A Rogue's Garden using cash or check, or at the door using cash, check, or credit card.
Tickets are $20 for Adults, and $10 for Students, Seniors, and Military.
Tickets are $20 for Adults, and $10 for Students, Seniors, and Military.