The Lincoln Center – Ft Collins

Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, Eddie Palmieri is a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. His playing skillfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner as well as his older brother, Charlie Palmieri. A 10-time Grammy winner, NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazzmaster, Palmieri is known for his unconventional and innovative sound that mixes American…

DakhaBrakha is a quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director, Vladyslav Troitskyi, and given the name that means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances, staging shows with a strong visual element. After experimenting with Ukrainian folk music, the band has added rhythms of…

SPICE UP YOUR MARCH WITH BENISE! Emmy Award-Winning Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular! Benise shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining music and dance! It’s one hot night as Benise celebrates 20 years of taking audiences on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming and more! "The Prince of Spanish Guitar"  —Dancing With The Stars "Bennissimo! —Chicago News "Extreme Flamenco Fusion" —Screen India FIESTA! showcases songs from Benise’s 7th PBS Special. Performing classic…

The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music of the late, great composer/bassist Charles Mingus. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, this 14-piece band performed Thursday nights from 1991 to 2004 at Fez under Time Cafe in New York City. It maintained weekly residencies in the city from May 2004 until October 2008, when it began “Mingus Mondays” at Jazz Standard where it alternates with the Mingus Orchestra and Mingus Dynasty. TICKETS The Mingus Big Band tours extensively in the…

Follow Dorothy on her adventure through Oz where she meets beloved characters like the Scarecrow, Tin-man, and the Lion. See them battle the evil witch with her army of flying monkeys and watch them conquer their greatest fears. TICKETS Canyon Concert Ballet’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a colorful and playful production perfect for the young and the young-at-heart. With over 100 unique costumes and lavish sets, this ballet is a vibrant and playful rendition of this classic tale.

Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, CA, singer/songwriter Ledisi has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals ever since she burst onto the scene 20 years ago. She has truly earned a place in the pantheon of the greatest singers of her generation. Ledisi is a favorite of The Obamas and a long list of icons including the late Prince, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and so many more. She has headlined two nationally sold-out tours,…