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The Fine Arts season will begin in July when Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 10 – 11. There will be a special, exclusive performance for local non profit organizations on Thursday, July 9, also at 7:30 p.m. “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” is perhaps Shakespeare’s most popular and widely performed comedy. This adaptation is 90 minutes filled with the humor of knotted love triangles, the pranks of mischievous fairies and the farcical ineptitudes of a band of tradesmen turned actors in an effort to win a prize at the wedding of the great Theseus, Duke of Athens. Children are encouraged to come early to participate in creative dramatics, crafts and games and become part of the production. “Reynard the Fox” will be staged at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. A classic French fable written by Arthur Fauquez, “Reynard the Fox” tells the story of merry trickster Reynard, a sly but hilarious practical joker who goes a bit too far with his tricks. A visual highlight of the show will be the detailed, brightly colored costumes and make-up for Reynard and his friends Crow, Hedgehog, Bear, Wolf, Lion and Marmet. “Into the Woods”, with music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, combines some of the most popular of Grimm's Fairy Tales into one epic journey. Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Jack with his beanstalk participate in a timeless commentary on a world where princes double as wolves, and where "wishes come true, not free." This 7th through 10th grade cast will be accompanied by a live, professional 6 piece orchestra. Sabrina’s Encore Productions will present four stagings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 17, 18, 24 and 25. For ticket information call 203-304-1235 or visit on line www.sabrinasencoreproductions.com. Shakespeare returns at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a performance of “The Tempest.” Shakespeare’s final play, “The Tempest” has been described by some critics as a comedy and by others as a romance. It may be more of an autobiographical work in which the playwright has cast himself as the sorcerer, Prospero, in an attempt to “get his house in order.” Set on an enchanted island filled with surprises, it’s a story that will appeal to both young fans of Harry Potter and more serious Shakespeare aficionados alike. At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, the Ives Old Tyme Circus, a children’s stage show and fun for the whole family. On Friday, Aug 14, Ives On Stage Jazz Cabaret presents "A Salute To Sinatra" with the Mike Berkowitz Orchestra. A step back in time at the Copacabana! Drummer/conductor extraordinaire Mike Berkowitz is currently Liza Minelli's Musical Director and has played with and conducted for just about everyone in the business, from Billy Joel, Elton John, Bette Midler to the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Fortunately for us and for the music industry in general, Berkowitz has also turned his attention to the music of Gene Krupa via his New Gene Krupa Orchestra and has deservedly garnered rave reviews worldwide. When Mike beats the skin, turns on the grin, everybody's knockin. A night of Big Band Swing, Dancing & Dessert Under the Stars. (limited Seating) Fundraising Soiree` to benefit Charles Ives Authority for the Performing Arts. Sponsored by Don & Pat Weeden, Ethan Allen Hotel, Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc. & Two Steps Downtown Grill. The Manhattan String Quartet will also perform at Ives this summer. Date to be determined. Critically acclaimed as one of the leading ensembles, celebrating their 39th season. Hailed by the Boston Globe as “a national treasure” they have appeared throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and South America. On Sunday, Aug. 16, there will be an Ecuadorian Festival. From Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13, Ives Concert Park will host the Irish Festival. The season finale is the annual Ives Concert Park Family Fair, beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. This free, multicultural celebration of the arts salutes our diversity and the rich history of the Greater Danbury area. Daylong festivities feature local performers such as the Philippine Cultural Group, Salsa Dancers, Sons of Portugal Folklore Dance Group, Ecuadorian Folk Dancers, Middle Eastern Belly Dancers and Polynesia Dancers, Cultural Drummers, Marriachi band and the rousing Irish Mighty Ploughboys. There will be children’s entertainment and strolling Civil War re-enactors. Additional highlights include a giant scarecrow, hay rides and a huge obstacle course. A variety of arts and crafts also will be featured, ranging from sand art to Russian handcrafts. The day will culminate with a performance by the Ives Festival Orchestra under the direction of Fernando Jimenez. The Ives Concert Park Family Fair is sponsored by the Danbury Cultural Commission, Savings Bank of Danbury and Don and Pat Weeden. For more information, call Ives Concert Park at (203) 837-9226, visit the Ives web site www.ivesconcertpark.com, Ives Concert Park Facebook page or follow the venue on Twitter at http://twitter.com/IvesConcertPark. © Copyright by ConnecticutPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ConnecticutPlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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