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June 20 >> Back to top
	Jesse Harris A staple of New York’s East Village music scene, singer-songwriter Jesse Harris writes introspective, finely-crafted folk-pop. Although he has seven albums of his own, Harris is best known for the songs he’s written for others, including the Grammy-winning "Don’t Know Why," performed by Norah Jones. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
June 25 >> Back to top
	Dr. John and Madeleine Peyroux A living musical embodiment of New Orleans, four-time Grammy winner Dr. John gained fame with his peppery piano, bluesy vocals and the funky classic "Right Place, Wrong Time." Smokey-voiced chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux burst onto the international music scene with her 1996 debut, Dreamland. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Dr. John Video | Dr. John's Website Watch Madeleine Peyroux Video | Madeleine Peyroux's Website
June 26 >> Back to top
	Maia String Quartet Since its formation in 1990, the Maia Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of innovation and versatility. Praised by critics for its "sparkling musical intelligence," the quartet has appeared in major concert halls throughout the U.S. and abroad. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Artist's Website
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 7:00pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
June 27 >> Back to top
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 7:00pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
June 28 >> Back to top
	Rick Springfield Rick Springfield has sold more than 19 million records. His 17 Top-40 hits comprise some of the best-crafted power pop of the past 30 years, including the Grammy winning "Jesse’s Girl." As Dr. Noah Drake, he was also one of the most popular cast members in the history of General Hospital. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 7:00pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
June 29 >> Back to top
	World Youth Symphony Orchestra: Three Icons, Three Masterpieces WYSO begins its season with three superb works by three visionary composers: Leonard Bernstein's witty and breathless "Overture to Candide", Stravinsky's groundbreaking "Symphonies of Winds" and Beethoven's playful "Second Symphony." 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 1:30pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
June 30 >> Back to top
	Donna McKechnie: "Gypsy in my Soul" Best known for her Tony-winning performance as Cassie in "A Chorus Line," Donna McKechnie is one of Broadway’s foremost dancing and singing stars. She shares anecdotes, songs and dance numbers from her celebrated career on the road in this engaging one-woman cabaret. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $29.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 1 >> Back to top
	Xavier Davis Quartet An accomplished pianist, composer and arranger, Interlochen alumnus Xavier Davis has performed with many of today’s greatest jazz musicians, including legendary vocalist Betty Carter. He was the first person to receive the "New Works" grant twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 3 >> Back to top
	The Capitol Steps Rip-roaring political fun, the Capitol Steps offer their special brand of fireworks in what has become an Interlochen Independence Day tradition. Skewering both sides of the political aisle, their hilarious song parodies bring out the satirical best of the current election cycle. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $29.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 7:00pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
July 4 >> Back to top
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 7:00pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
July 5 >> Back to top
	Don McLean With hits such as "American Pie," "And I Love You So," "Castles in the Air," "Crying" and "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)," Don McLean has created some of the most enduring songs in the history of American music. Don’t miss this rare chance to see a legendary singer-songwriter in concert. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 7:00pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
July 6 >> Back to top
	World Youth Symphony Orchestra featuring Olga Kern An Interlochen audience favorite, Russian virtuoso Olga Kern was awarded a Gold Medal at the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition - the first woman to have achieved this distinction in more than 30 years. The fiery pianist will perform Rachmaninoff’s passionate "Concerto No. 2." 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
	Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "If music be the food of love, play on." Interlochen launches our first Shakespeare Festival with one of the Bard’s funniest tales of love and mistaken identity. Surrealist painter Rene Magritte provides inspiration for the imaginary setting of Illyria, in a production directed by William Church. 1:30pm Harvey Theatre $25.00 Buy tickets
July 8 >> Back to top
	Collage One of Interlochen’s most popular events, "Collage" is a tour de force sampler of student performances encompassing music, dance, theatre, creative writing, visual arts and film. Buy your tickets early, as this show regularly sells out! 7:30pm Kresge Auditorium Adult $20.00, Senior $16.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
July 10 >> Back to top
	REO Speedwagon REO Speedwagon achieved mega-platinum success with classic hits such as "Take It On The Run," "Can’t Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You." One of today’s highest energy and hardest rocking bands, REO has toured every year since its inception in 1971. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 11 >> Back to top
	Wayne Newton With his infectious personality and legendary voice, Wayne Newton has performed live for more than 40 million people. Displaying the talent and showmanship he developed as a child entertainer, "Mister Las Vegas" takes to the stage for an unforgettable evening of classic songs and perfectly-timed comedy. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $49.50, $44.50, $34.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 12 >> Back to top
	Mick Fleetwood's Island Rumours Band A master of musical reincarnation, Mick Fleetwood merges the sound and vibe of classic Fleetwood Mac songs such as "Don’t Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)," "Dreams" and "Rhiannon" with some of the best native music and top performing artists in Hawaii. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 13 >> Back to top
	World Youth Symphony Orchestra: JoAnn Falletta conducts "Romeo and Juliet" JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic and Virginia Symphony, has been hailed as one of the finest conductors of her generation. She conducts the WYSO in a powerful setting of "Romeo and Juliet" by Prokofiev. Maestra Falletta's dynamic concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic, Michael Ludwig, performs Vieuxtemps' "Violin Concerto No. 5." 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
July 14 >> Back to top
	Kun-Yang Lin Dancers Taiwanese choreographer Kun-Yang Lin’s distinctive blend of traditional and Western dance has "the dark, bold force of a woodcut print" (The New York Times). His use of space, energy and movement creates a fusion of modern dance, Asian martial arts and popular culture. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $29.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 15 >> Back to top
	Big Head Todd and the Monsters Big Head Todd and the Monsters is one of those very special bands that defy genres and categories ... a rock-n-roll band in the broadest sense - folk, blues, country, rhythm and blues, soul, contemporary, indie, alternative and everything in between. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $29.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 17 >> Back to top
	Avalon String Quartet Hailed as "one of the most exciting young string quartets in America" by The Washington Post, the Avalon String Quartet has earned international acclaim for the bold musicality and passionate intensity of its performances. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 18 >> Back to top
	Golden Dragon Acrobats of China Representing a time-honored tradition dating back 2,500 years, the Golden Dragon Acrobats from China’s Hebei province combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, music and theatre in a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. 7:00pm Kresge Auditorium $19.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 19 >> Back to top
	Loretta Lynn A true American icon, Loretta Lynn rose from the poor Kentucky hills to Nashville superstardom. The first woman named "Entertainer of the Year" by the Country Music Association, the coal miner’s daughter showcased her continuing skill as a songwriter and vocalist with the Grammy-winning Van Lear Rose. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $49.50, $44.50, $34.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 20 >> Back to top
	World Youth Symphony Orchestra featuring Sumi Jo One of the most amazing coloratura sopranos of all time, Sumi Jo has captured the heart, the mind and the imagination of the world with her pure and lyrical voice, remarkable musicianship and equally commanding personality. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 21 >> Back to top
	Jon Reep One of the hardest working comics in America, Jon Reep was selling out clubs and colleges long before he won NBC’s Last Comic Standing and earned fame as "the Hemi guy." His show is supersonic-energy-filled with non-stop characters, clever writing ... and redneck dancing. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 22 >> Back to top
	Valade Recital: Bill Preucil, Eric Kim and Arthur Rowe Interlochen’s Valade master teacher program attracts some of the finest musicians in the world. This recital offers a chance to see three of these esteemed artists in concert: violinist William Preucil, cellist Eric Kim, and pianist Arthur Rowe. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets
July 23 >> Back to top
	Jon Nakamatsu Gold Medalist at the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Jon Nakamatsu is one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation. A frequent performer throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan, he is praised for his musicality and quietly charismatic performing style. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 25 >> Back to top
	The Canadian Brass The legendary Canadian Brass have made the brass quintet an exciting vehicle for serious concert music. They celebrate their latest release with a program for double brass quintet featuring music by Handel, Scheidt, Gabrieli, Bach, Henderson, Dedrick, Lennon & McCartney and more. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
July 27 >> Back to top
	World Youth Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Andrew Litton Acclaimed American conductor Maestro Andrew Litton, music director emeritus of the Dallas Symphony, makes his Interlochen debut with a program showcasing his specialty - music of Great Britain. The evening includes works of majesty and elegance by some of the greatest English composers, including Elgar and Watson. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
July 31 >> Back to top
	Interlochen Presents: Guys and Dolls Summer camp meets summer stock, as Interlochen’s acclaimed high school theatre company presents a musical comedy classic. Featuring colorful characters and one of Broadway’s most sensational scores, "Guys and Dolls" has been called "the greatest of all American musicals" (Time Magazine). 7:00pm Corson Auditorium Adult $20.00, Senior $16.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
August 1 >> Back to top
	Interlochen Presents: Guys and Dolls Summer camp meets summer stock, as Interlochen’s acclaimed high school theatre company presents a musical comedy classic. Featuring colorful characters and one of Broadway’s most sensational scores, "Guys and Dolls" has been called "the greatest of all American musicals" (Time Magazine). 7:00pm Corson Auditorium Adult $20.00, Senior $16.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
August 2 >> Back to top
	Interlochen Presents: Guys and Dolls Summer camp meets summer stock, as Interlochen’s acclaimed high school theatre company presents a musical comedy classic. Featuring colorful characters and one of Broadway’s most sensational scores, "Guys and Dolls" has been called "the greatest of all American musicals" (Time Magazine). 7:00pm Corson Auditorium Adult $20.00, Senior $16.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
August 3 >> Back to top
	Interlochen Presents: Guys and Dolls Summer camp meets summer stock, as Interlochen’s acclaimed high school theatre company presents a musical comedy classic. Featuring colorful characters and one of Broadway’s most sensational scores, "Guys and Dolls" has been called "the greatest of all American musicals" (Time Magazine). 1:30pm Corson Auditorium Adult $20.00, Senior $16.00, Student $8.00 Buy tickets
	Les Preludes: World Youth Symphony Orchestra, Interlochen Philharmonic, Interlochen Symphony Band, World Youth Wind Symphony and Dance majors Guest conductor and composer Frank Ticheli leads his energetic and rhythmic Shooting Stars. Maestro Pak conducts Debussy's colorful and exotic Iberia. And Interlochen President Jeffrey Kimpton concludes our 81st Interlochen Arts Camp season with the traditional performance of Liszt's Les Preludes. 7:30pm Interlochen Bowl FREE
August 6 >> Back to top
	Kenny Rogers One of the most popular singers of all time, Kenny Rogers has built a monumental career on his ability to convey the emotional truth of a lyric. The only artist with a hit record in each of the last six decades, this beloved American icon has sold more than 105 million albums worldwide. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $49.50, $44.50, $34.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 7 >> Back to top
	Blake Shelton Traditional-minded but with a contemporary edge, country star Blake Shelton is a powerful and expressive vocalist with impressive songwriting skills. He may have chosen the title Pure BS for his fourth album, but it’s the "pure" part of the name that most aptly describes his music. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 8 >> Back to top
	The Manhattan Transfer After 35 years, The Manhattan Transfer remains a group that "still can sound dangerous!" (The Philadelphia Inquirer). The legendary harmony vocal quartet draws from swing, modern jazz and doo-wop to create a distinctive style of American popular song. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $39.50, $34.50, $24.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 12 >> Back to top
	Billy Bob Thornton with special guests The Boxmasters One of the most sought-after filmmakers of his generation, Billy Bob Thornton returns to his first love - music - with a distinctive blend of roots rock, country and folk. The Academy Award-winning actor has released four critically acclaimed solo albums. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 13 >> Back to top
	Enso String Quartet The rapidly rising young Enso String Quartet has garnered honors at the Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 14 >> Back to top
	KT Tunstall Hailed as a "folk rock goddess" by Rolling Stone, Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall skyrocketed to fame on the strength of her multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, and its funky, foot-stomping first single, "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree." 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $29.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 15 >> Back to top
	Enso String Quartet The rapidly rising young Enso String Quartet has garnered honors at the Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 16 >> Back to top
	Bonnie Raitt After more than 35 years of recording, nine-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. The revered blues-rock singer, guitarist and songwriter was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. 8:00pm Kresge Auditorium $49.50, $44.50, $34.50 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 18 >> Back to top
	Enso String Quartet The rapidly rising young Enso String Quartet has garnered honors at the Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website
August 21 >> Back to top
	Guitar Festival: Classical, Acoustic and Harp Guitar Virtuosos An evening of unparalleled nylon, steel and harp guitar virtuosity featuring Ana Vidovic, Brad DeRoche, Andy McKee and Pierre Bensusan. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Ana Vidovic video | Ana Vidovic website Brad DeRoche website Andy McKee video | Andy McKee website Pierre Bensusan video | Pierre Bensusan website
August 22 >> Back to top
	Guitar Festival: A World of Guitar A potpourri of the best in instrumental guitar styles from around the world, featuring guitarists Jeff "Jabo" Bihlman, Corey Christiansen, Lee Dyament, John DeFaria, Dan Kelchak, Lionel Loueke, Lynn Wiles, John Wunsch and Emre Yilmaz 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25.00 Buy tickets Lionel Louke video | Lionel Louke website John DeFaria website John Wunsch website
August 23 >> Back to top
	Guitar Festival: Daryl Stuermer Duo An integral part of Phil Collins’ band and Genesis’ live shows, guitarist Daryl Stuermer has been called one of the most influential sidemen in progressive rock history. With special guests Claudia Schmidt and Luke Winslow King, Stuermer concludes our three-day guitar festival. 8:00pm Corson Auditorium $25 Buy tickets Watch Video | Artist's Website Claudia Schmidt website Luke Winslow King website