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Area Events

Frank Almond and William Wolfrom Duo Recital Performance Ferro Pavilion - George Williams College • Sunday August 1st
Frank Almond acclaimed concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs with internationally recognized award-winning pianist William Wolfram in a stunning duo recital Sunday Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. Both Juilliard trained soloists Almond plays a 1715 Stradivarius violin in a spectacular program showcasing the artist in solo and duet repertoire. Both artists have distinguished themselves in concert appearances with the country’s leading orchestras and they remain active as recitalists and chamber musicians. Almond directs the highly successful Frankly Music Chamber Series based in Milwaukee. His talent as a chamber musician has generated collaborations with many of today’s well-known institutions and festivals. Wolfram winner of some of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions enjoys close associations with the Dallas Milwaukee and Minnesota orchestras.

Ann Hampton Calloway Performance Ferro Pavilion - George Williams College • Saturday August 7th
 Ann Hampton Callaway will perform her signature songs with a superb big band orchestra Saturday Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. One of the finest singer songwriters of our generation The New York Times writes “For sheer vocal beauty no contemporary singer matches Ms. Callaway.” Her talents as a singer pianist composer lyricist arranger and educator have made her at home in jazz and pop as well as on stage in the recording studio on TV and in film. Callaway has won numerous nominations and honors including an unprecedented 14 awards from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. This performance is underwritten in part by the generous support of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation.  www.musicbythelake.com

Venetian Festival Flat Iron Park - Lake Geneva WI • Wednesday August 18th to Sunday August 22nd 
August 18th - 22nd Five day festival featuring a carnival craft fair water ski show musical entertainment local cuisine and the festival\\\'s traditional lighted boat parade followed by a firework display high above Geneva Lake. Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees. Wednesday - Friday 6pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight. For information go to the wbsite listed. Craft Fair Information: Rob Twyning (847) 917-9814. Entertainment information: Dan Truestchell (262) 903-9038. www.lakegenevaJaycees.org.