Adults $10, Seniors/Students $10, Children $10
Greenhouse Effect, a jazz quintet led by Aurora’s own Rick Bogel, features an impressive group of
talented instrumentalists. They will fill the evening with a mixture of modern tunes, jazz standards, and Latin jazz - mostly ranging
from the bebop era of the early 50s to the present.
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Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Free Admission
Brien is one of the very few people reviving the enchanting art of the glass harp. His instrument includes
50 glasses of different sizes, played by rubbing the rims with his fingers. He performs on Tibetan bowls, glass armonica, and water
tuned bowls. Brien an weaves history and physics concepts into his performance, leaving audiences amazed and inspired. Sponsored
by the Aurora Free Library and Mandel Therapy Group and NYSCA.
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Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM
General $12, Seniors/Students $6
Interactive murder mystery & dessert reception
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Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Adults $10, Seniors/Students $7, Children $4
This quality women’s singing group will present a great variety of music from old favorites such as
"Danny Boy" and "Claire de Lune" to selections by composers Pergolesi, Schubert, Faure, Rutter
and Ron Nelson. Directed by Doreen Kelly Aslen.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Adult $8, Student/Senior $6, Child $4
Kathy Ziegler may be familiar to most listeners as the keyboard player for the popular Ithaca band,
Donna the Buffalo. As a solo performer -with friends- she is something else:
a pop singer who improvises. Fun to listen to; fun to be around; with glimmers of more profound adventure always in the
shadows . . . .
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Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 6:30-8:30 PM
$15 in advance or at the door
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Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Donations Welcome
By popular demand Klezmer Kings return to the MOH play list. This outstanding local group
will play the rhythmic, rollicking tunes and the haunting minor-key ballads of Eastern Europe. You’ll want to dance and
sing along with this high-energy, traditional Klezmer group. Sponsored by Mandel Therapy Group of King Ferry and
Moravia.
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Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Donations Welcome
Charles Snyder, historian and raconteur, will tell of General John Burgoyne’s master plan to split and
conquer the fledgling American forces in New York State in 1777. "Gentleman Johnny" sent General St. Leger
and Joseph Brant and his Indian cohorts down the Mohawk River, stopping at Fort Stanwix, on their way to capture Albany.
What happened there is an unbelievable story.
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Saturday and Sunday, July or August
TBA
We are hoping to provide some theater experience for young people of the area some time in July or
August but are still looking for a producer(s) to organize the program. If you feel that this is a worthwhile program and are willing
to commit to it, please call Ellen Wikstrom at 315 364-7237 for details.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Noon
Free Admission
Tom is bringing his stage and puppets along with a collection of original songs and skits. Audience
participation is encouraged; with his catchy melodies and playful lyrics it’s easy and fun to join in. Bring your favorite bear,
a picnic lunch and your imagination to this fun-filled event. Co-sponsored by the
Aurora Free Library and the Morgan Opera House.
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Friday, August 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Adult $5, Student/Senior $5, Child $3
Come travel with the "Stars of Tomorrow" to the musical 60's. The voice and piano students
of Susan May will join Susan and her duet partner, Bosti Sidoti, to transport us back in time with the music of the 1960's. Be
ready to sing along and relive that glorious musical era! This performance is a benefit for the Morgan Opera House.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM
The Zabriskie Folk Art Series
Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children $5
An acoustic duo from New York State with gentle, tight harmony singing classic and original folk
and pop songs, Mike & Ruthy accompany each other on guitar, fiddle, banjo, ukelele, and the occasional harmonica or
glockenspiel. You may know their work from their larger string-band, The Mammals, that performed here to great acclaim
in 2004. As a bonus Pearly Snaps, a duo based in Ithaca College, will open for Mike and Ruthy.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Gloria Peter Theater Series
Let Me Count the Ways
by Gail T. Felker
Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition Winner
Adult $10, Student/Senior $8, Child $6
This original play offers a brief glimpse into the romantic courtship and early lives of two of our
most famous Victorian poets, Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. In this insightful short play, the dynamics of a unique
family are explored: the relationships of father to daughter and sibling to sibling. Will they detour the Barrett/Browning
courtship?
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Donations Welcome
Mickie Russell continues her research into the hitherto unknown stories behind the
cast-iron markers along our highways. The often puzzling and sometimes sad stories behind a group of historical
markers in southern Cayuga County will be told in a variety of mediums. We may solve the enigma of Bolts
Corners, expose the links between our entrepreneurial inventors, and learn more about 19th century taverns.
Join us for stories and music.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Adult $10, Student/Senior $7, Child $4
Vocalist Denice Karamardian presents a global array of song, spanning the world from
South America and the Caribbean to the Caucasus Mountains and the Far East. You may remember her Brazilian
program in 2004: she returns with guest performers and an expanded repertoire of lush, haunting melodies, guaranteed
to invade your consciousness with wonder and surprise and and soothe your soul. Sponsored by
Bet the Farm, artisanal food and wine: wines, cheeses and other
delicacies, 381 Main Street, Aurora
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