A Cultural Symphony: Celebrating Artistic Diversity at The Shedd Institute
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts in Eugene, Oregon, is set to be a hub of cultural activity with an impressive lineup of events spanning music, theater, and film. From Hawaiian legends Led Kaapana and Mike Kaawa to the soulful tunes of Ruthie Foster, and from the grandeur of Beethoven's symphonies to the jazzy brilliance of Victor Wooten, The Shedd offers something for every art lover. Join us as we delve into the exciting array of performances that promise to captivate audiences with their originality, talent, and artistic flair.
Hawaiian music legend and National Heritage Fellow Led Kaapana is unrivaled in his exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, along with his baritone to falsetto vocal range. Down home and real, he’s a delightful performer with rascal charm. Led is joined by “The Hawaiian Boy” Mike Kaawa, Hawaii’s finest 12-string guitar player and one of its most highly regarded musician, and Mike's hula dancer sister Aurora Kaawa, who has won accolades in her own right, including being crowned Miss Hawai‘i.
Michael Anderson continues his mission of setting all of Beethoven’s symphonies for chamber ensemble with microphilharmonic’s premier of his chamber arrangements of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 21 (1802) and his Symphony No. 7 in A major , Op. 92 (1812).
The Shedd welcomes five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers back to Jaqua Concert Hall for another evening of their fantastic mashup of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and bluegrass.
HAR-DEE-HAR-HAR! Our intrepid Moombahteers venture into the world of tale tales and other silly stuff and along the way cross paths with Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, Rip Van Winkle, and even Bre'r Rabbit. Old favorite songs include: "Erie Canal", "Yankee Doodle", "God Bless America", "Clementine", and ""Puff The Magic Dragon".
Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble in The Shedd Institute's intimate, vibrant Jaqua Concert Hall.
A Connecticut Yankee is Rodgers & Hart at their best. It is just as insanely incongruous as Twain's original with wonderful Rodgers melodies and spot-on Hart wit to boot. Look for the classic “Thou Swell” and “My Heart Stood Still”, together with fun numbers like “On A Desert Isle With Thee”, "To Keep My Love Alive", "Ye Lunchtime Follies", "The Camelot Samba" and more!.
We are extremely pleased to welcome back to The Shedd Ruthie Foster, who stops with her band at Jaqua Concert Hall Friday July 25th on tour in support of her new CD, Mileage.
Based on John O'Hara's 1940 epistolary novel of the same name (who also wrote the show's libretto), Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart's Pal Joey tells the story of a small time nightclub emcee...a slice of low-life Chicago in the 1940s set to some of the best songs of the decade, headed up by "Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered" and "I Could Write A Book" and including such intriguing specialty numbers as "Zip".
Based on a magnificent story that is both touching and heart-rending, Oklahoma! is filled with classic songs. Look for "Oh, What A Beautiful Morning", "Kansas City", "Many A New Day", "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top", "I'm Just A Girl Who Cain't Say No", "People Will Say We're In Love", and more!
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts continues to be a cultural cornerstone, offering events that celebrate artistic diversity and creativity. Whether through the soulful melodies of Ruthie Foster, the dramatic flair of 'Oklahoma!', or the innovative retelling of Beethoven’s symphonies, The Shedd offers a platform for artists to inspire and audiences to enjoy. As you plan your cultural outings, make sure to include these events on your calendar for a rich and fulfilling artistic experience. The Shedd Institute is truly where creativity comes alive.