Name: Melissa May and Brian Coonan
Start: 2024-08-29T16:30:00
Location: Midland Center for the Arts

Melissa May

Brian Coonan

Midland Center For the Arts

Melissa May & Brian Coonan

In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for nearly 40 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by Scotty Barnhart, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, won 18 Grammy® Awards, performed for Kings, Queens, and other world royalty, appeared in several movies, television shows, at every major jazz festival, and major concert hall in the world. This great 18-member orchestra is still continuing the excellent history started by Basie of stomping and shouting the blues, as well as refining those musical particulars that allow for the deepest and most moving of swing.

The Count Basie Orchestra

Midland Center for the Arts

Alysha Brilla is a 3X Juno Award nominated multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer who weaves together global roots sounds into her unique tapestry; transporting audiences to a place nestled between the earth and the stars. Her distinct and powerful voice, unique melodies, and engaging stage presence invite levity and joy. Whether sharing intimate storytelling sets of music or headlining festival stages of 30,000 with her all-star band, Brilla always has the audience singing along and leaving with a positive feeling in their heart.

Alysha Brilla

Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy! On the shortest night of the year, runaway lovers, a troupe of amateur actors, and mischievous fairies collide in a magical forest where nothing is quite what it seems. As the rules of logic unravel, four young lovers are swept away in a tangled web of charms, feuds, and moonlit mischief. Whimsical and witty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a joyful celebration of transformation and the strange spell of love.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Elle Woods has it all, until she’s dumped for someone “serious.” With determination (and a killer wardrobe), she follows her ex to Harvard Law, only to discover she’s more heart and smarts than anyone gave her credit for. Full of big laughs, catchy songs, and unstoppable girl power, Legally Blonde The Musical is a fabulously fun journey of self-discovery and defying expectations. Performed by our talented Rising Stars on the Auditorium Stage, this empowering musical proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Like, ever.

Legally Blonde the Musical

Sample something delicious while lounging for LIVE music with Melissa May and Brian Coonan, an acoustic duo based in Bay City playing original and cover songs. Follow the duo here. Music starts at 5:30 PM.