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SUMMARY:Michael Dutra & the Strictly Sinatra Band
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as one of the finest interpreters of the Sinatra sound in the world\, Rhode Island native Michael Dutra has been performing his tribute to Frank Sinatra across the nation—from Las Vegas to Miami to Boston—since 2002. Boston Globe columnist Wesley Morris remarked that “his sound is velour to Sinatra’s velvet. You really can’t tell the difference.” Ron Della Chiesa of WPLM Boston Radio and Sinatra Guru adds\, “Michael literally channels Sinatra.” \n“His sound is velour to Sinatra’s velvet.” – The Boston Globe \nPlease Note: For some non-classical concerts\, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed\, but at a certain level of amplification\, it is necessary.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/michael-dutra-the-strictly-sinatra-band/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T210000
DTSTAMP:20250603T184750Z
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SUMMARY:Big Richard
DESCRIPTION:Big Richard brings their electrifying harmonies\, fiery virtuosity and bold bluegrass energy to Rockport! Fresh off the release of their acclaimed debut album Girl Dinner\, this all-female supergroup delivers a must-see night of high-energy musicianship and irreverent charm. \nSince exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021\, the four women of the supergroup Big Richard have been on a wild ride. Although they showed up to their first gig armed with homemade puff paint t-shirts\, a load of crass jokes\, and all dressed intentionally like Stevie Nicks\, from the first few notes of their tight vocal harmonies\, dazzling string virtuosity\, and clever arrangements\, no one had any choice but to take them seriously. \nDetermined to be more than a one-night stand\, Big Richard hit the road. They slapped as hard as possible on the festival circuit\, worked up their stamina on nationwide headlining tours\, and left a wake of die-hard Big Richard Heads across the country swooning for their honest songwriting\, chilling vocals\, and fiddle-driven barn-burners. \nFueled by a steady diet of gas station snacks\, Big Richard is currently touring their debut full-length studio album Girl Dinner\, following a whirlwind year that included performances on PBS’ the Cavern Sessions\, NPR’s World Cafe\, Telluride Bluegrass Festival\, Delfest\, Bourbon and Beyond\, Jam Cruise\, and New Year’s Eve at the Ryman in Nashville. \nThey often refer to themselves as the gremlins of the bluegrass world\, and the gremlins are: platinum recording artist Bonnie Sims\, who rips the mandolin and smells like Snoop Dogg’s sock drawer; road dog Eve Panning\, who toured extensively with the fiddle band Barrage and has trained her dog to murder on command; bassist Hazel Royer\, plucked from the sidewalk in front of Berklee\, can probably communicate with crows; and Dr. Joy Adams\, who would just rather be skiing.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/big-richard/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20250519T150118Z
CREATED:20250519T150118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T150118Z
UID:10017468-1755183600-1755190800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:School of Rock
DESCRIPTION:After being kicked out of his rock band\, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school\, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. \nSchool of Rock (2003) is a high-energy comedy that became a cult classic\, blending rock ‘n’ roll with heartfelt humor and an uplifting message about self-expression. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black in a career-defining role\, the film follows a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher and secretly turns his class into a rock band. Praised for its infectious energy\, stellar performances\, and a killer classic rock soundtrack\, School of Rock was a critical and commercial success\, earning over $130 million worldwide. Its legacy continued with a hit Broadway musical adaptation and an Emmy-nominated TV series\, proving that its message—rock music has the power to inspire—resonates across generations.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/school-of-rock/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T220000
DTSTAMP:20250519T150023Z
CREATED:20250519T150023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T150023Z
UID:10017436-1755025200-1755036000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Roméo et Juliette
DESCRIPTION:In this dazzling 2024 Met performance\, soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim are the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s immortal love story. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. \nBy Gounod \nOriginally transmitted March 23\, 2024 \nExpected runtime: 2 hours\, 53 mins (173 minutes)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/romeo-et-juliette/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104819.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T203000
DTSTAMP:20250516T155011Z
CREATED:20250516T155011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T155011Z
UID:10017435-1754852400-1754857800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Esperanza Spalding
DESCRIPTION:Born in 1984 in Portland\, Oregon\, esperanza spalding is an eaabibacliitoti* artist\, trained and initiated in the North American (masculine) jazz lineage and tradition. Her work interweaves through various combinations of instrumental music\, bass playing\, improvisation\, singing\, composition\, poetry\, dance\, therapeutic research\, storytelling\, teaching\, regenerative agriculture\, urban land & artist-sanctuary custodianship\, and growing in love as a daughter\, sister\, cousin\, niece\, auntie\, great-auntie\, friend\, while collaboratively decolonizing within and through her hometown community.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/esperanza-spalding/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170416Z
CREATED:20250515T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170416Z
UID:10017438-1754681400-1754686800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating five decades of touring\, Tom Rush has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with hits like “No Regrets\,” “Circle Game\,” “Remember Song\,” “Urge for Going” and\, of course\, “Rockport Sunday.” He returns this summer with singer/songwriter Matt Nakoa.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tom-rush-with-matt-nakoa-2/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104817.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170416Z
CREATED:20250515T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170416Z
UID:10017437-1754595000-1754600400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating five decades of touring\, Tom Rush has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with hits like “No Regrets\,” “Circle Game\,” “Remember Song\,” “Urge for Going” and\, of course\, “Rockport Sunday.” He returns this summer with singer/songwriter Matt Nakoa.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tom-rush-with-matt-nakoa-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104817.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20250515T170157Z
CREATED:20250515T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T170157Z
UID:10017434-1754506800-1754510400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Faculty & Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:This concert features a faculty and student ensemble from Rockport Music’s summer jazz workshop Students selected to be part of this high-level intensive group–the Jazz messengers–have a unique daily schedule where they study advanced jazz performance\, gain jazz education experience by taking on a Teaching Assistant role\, and cultivate leadership skills through performance opportunities. Learn more
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-jazz-workshop-faculty-jazz-messengers/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T214000
DTSTAMP:20250515T164421Z
CREATED:20250515T164421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164421Z
UID:10017433-1754420400-1754430000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mayer’s sumptuous production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy returns\, featuring soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in this 2018 performance. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. \nBy Verdi \nOriginally transmitted December 15\, 2018 \nExpected runtime: 2 hours\, 38 mins (158 minutes)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/la-traviata/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T114500
DTSTAMP:20250515T164327Z
CREATED:20250515T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164327Z
UID:10017432-1754305200-1754307900@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Move\, Groove & Imagine
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Festival musicians invite young audiences and their families on a thrilling 45-minute musical adventure filled with singing melodies and dancing rhythms. From Haydn’s playful charm and Mendelssohn’s lyrical melodies to Dvořák’s folk-inspired tunes and Piazzolla’s fiery tango rhythms\, each piece transports listeners into a world of movement and imagination. Beethoven’s bold and energetic music adds drama and excitement\, demonstrating how powerful emotions can be conveyed through rhythm and melody. Children and parents alike will be swept away by the joy of music that ignites both the imagination and the spirit! \nFree\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/move-groove-imagine/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104813.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T183000
DTSTAMP:20250515T164039Z
CREATED:20250515T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164039Z
UID:10017431-1754240400-1754245800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Gryphon Trio & Barry Shiffman\, viola
DESCRIPTION:Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios for over 25 years\, Gryphon Trio has been praised for its “breathtaking ensemble and tonal control” (BBC Magazine). The Trio is joined by violist (and artistic director) Barry Shiffman for a program featuring Brahms and Beethoven’s Piano Trio\, Op. 97 “Archduke”. \nPROGRAM\nBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in G minor\, Op. 25\nIntermission\nBEETHOVEN: Piano Trio\, Op. 97 “Archduke”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gryphon-trio-barry-shiffman-viola/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104810.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T213000
DTSTAMP:20250515T163737Z
CREATED:20250515T163737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T163737Z
UID:10017430-1754164800-1754170200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Grace Kelly
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned jazz-pop saxophonist\, singer and bandleader Grace Kelly celebrates 20 years of performing with two electrifying concerts in Rockport. \nPlease note the option of two shows when purchasing. Select either 5 PM or 8 PM. \nNote: For some concerts\, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed\, but at a certain level of amplification\, it is necessary.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/grace-kelly-2/2025-08-02/2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104809.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T183000
DTSTAMP:20250515T163737Z
CREATED:20250515T163737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T163737Z
UID:10017429-1754154000-1754159400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Grace Kelly
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned jazz-pop saxophonist\, singer and bandleader Grace Kelly celebrates 20 years of performing with two electrifying concerts in Rockport. \nPlease note the option of two shows when purchasing. Select either 5 PM or 8 PM. \nNote: For some concerts\, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed\, but at a certain level of amplification\, it is necessary.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/grace-kelly-2/2025-08-02/1/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104809.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T210000
DTSTAMP:20250515T163159Z
CREATED:20250515T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T163159Z
UID:10017428-1754076600-1754082000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Drew & Ellie Holcomb
DESCRIPTION:Experience the soulful Americana of Drew and Ellie Holcomb\, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo blending heartfelt storytelling with contemporary roots music. The Memory Bank Tour marks their first full-length duo record\, celebrating their shared passion for connection and community. With over 1 billion combined streams and tours alongside legends like Willie Nelson\, the Holcombs deliver a warm\, captivating evening of award-winning music and inspiring collaboration. \nVIP – Premium Early Entry \nTicket price + $35\nBenefits:\nEarly Entry into the venue\nCrowd-free merch shopping\nPremium seating\, where available\nLimited Availability \nDrew & Ellie Holcomb have partnered with the anti-slavery non-profit International Justice Mission to donate $1 (one dollar) from each ticket sale to support the organization’s efforts to rescue children trapped in modern-day slavery and protect people in poverty from violence.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/drew-ellie-holcomb/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/104808.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20250425T165038Z
CREATED:20250425T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T165038Z
UID:10017358-1753990200-1753995600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Kat Edmonson
DESCRIPTION:Kat Edmonson is an award-winning songwriter and singer “with an equal foothold in jazz\, cabaret and vintage cosmopolitanism pop” (The New York Times). Raised on the music and film of the early-to-mid-twentieth century\, Kat is a rare artist who embodies the spirit of the past while remaining resolutely au courant. \n“Hearing Edmonson makes it virtually impossible to do anything but stop and listen.” – NPR
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kat-edmonson/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/101982.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T220000
DTSTAMP:20250430T182409Z
CREATED:20250430T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182409Z
UID:10017360-1753642800-1753653600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:A Streetcar Named Desire
DESCRIPTION:Gillian Anderson (Sex Education)\, Vanessa Kirby (The Crown)\, and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece\, returning to cinemas. \nAs Blanche’s fragile world crumbles\, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal\, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. \nFrom visionary director Benedict Andrews\, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014. \nRunning time: 180 minutes\nRating: R
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-streetcar-named-desire/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/101981.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20250425T165125Z
CREATED:20250425T165125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T165125Z
UID:10017359-1753558200-1753563600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:LUCÍA
DESCRIPTION:Winner and first Mexican artist to enter the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, LUCÍA is a rising star whose music is a love letter to both jazz and the Latin American songbook. She makes her Rockport debut performing music from her May 2025 debut album.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lucia/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/101980.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T230000
DTSTAMP:20250603T164739Z
CREATED:20250603T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T164739Z
UID:10019454-1753479900-1753484400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Music of the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Following their Rockport Chamber Music Festival Brahms & Oscar performance\, trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and violinist Chee Yun will hold a classical cabaret in the third floor reception hall at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Lindemann presents selections from the American Songbook and violinist Chee Yun shares Piazzolla’s History of Tango. \nLocation: Shalin Liu Performance Center Third Floor Reception Hall
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/music-of-the-americas/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T210000
DTSTAMP:20250430T190023Z
CREATED:20250430T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T190023Z
UID:10017361-1753471800-1753477200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Brahms & Oscar
DESCRIPTION:Jens Lindemann\, trumpet | Stephen Prutsman\, piano\nChee-Yun\, violin \nA Concert of Resilience and Recovery \nHailed for his “golden timbre and virtuosic flair” (New York Times)\, trumpeter Jens Lindemann joins the dynamic pianist Stephen Prutsman\, who is currently Visiting Artist at Stanford University\, and celebrated violinist Chee-Yun for a program spanning from Brahms’s Horn Trio to Oscar Peterson’s iconic Canadiana Suite. Recognizing the recent tragedy brought by the California fires\, this program includes a new commission for trumpet\, violin and piano by California-based composer Peter Golub. \nPROGRAM \nBRAHMS: Horn Trio\, Op. 40\nPETER GOLUB: Newly Commissioned Work (world premiere)\nO. PETERSON: Canadiana Suite \nBoth composer Peter Golub and trumpeter Jens Lindemann lost their homes in the California fires and this program celebrates the spirit of resilience and recovery. \nThe new work by Peter Golub is commissioned by Stephen Prutsman\, Osvaldo Golijov\, Barry Shiffman\, Michael Hostetler and Rockport Music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/brahms-oscar/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20250424T193218Z
CREATED:20250424T193218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T193218Z
UID:10016977-1753385400-1753390800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Hot Club of Cowtown
DESCRIPTION:Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times\, London)\, the Hot Club of Cowtown has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect\, remaining “conscious always that above all else\, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times). \n“An arsenal full of technique and joy.” – Jon Caramanica\, New York Times
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hot-club-of-cowtown-2/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20250424T193407Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Folds
DESCRIPTION:Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five\, multiple solo albums\, and numerous collaborative records. \nHis latest pop solo album was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a LIVE album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in DC where he served for eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the NSO. \nHe currently tours as a pop artist\, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. \nA New York Times Best Selling author and former podcast host\, Ben is also working on new compositions for film\, tv and theatre. He also frequently guest stars in films and TV. \nIn 2022\, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids\,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that offer free or affordable piano lessons to school-age children from economically-disadvantaged households. And he continually advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education on the national level as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ben-folds/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20250424T193333Z
CREATED:20250424T193333Z
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SUMMARY:Wicked
DESCRIPTION:Elphaba\, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin\, and Galinda\, a popular girl\, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz\, their friendship reaches a crossroads. \nWicked (2024–2025) brings the beloved Broadway sensation to the big screen\, reimagining the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good before The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda\, the highly anticipated two-part film adaptation captures the magic\, drama\, and spectacle of the stage musical. Featuring Stephen Schwartz’s iconic songs\, including Defying Gravity and For Good\, and a dazzling visual world\, Wicked is set to enchant both longtime fans and new audiences\, redefining what it means to be good—or wicked.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/wicked/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T123000
DTSTAMP:20250423T143310Z
CREATED:20250423T143310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T143310Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Time
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled performance that explores how music can tell a story\, paint a picture\, and express the entire spectrum of human emotions. You’ll hear the cello and piano come alive as animals and movie characters\, as well as discover sounds that you may have never heard before from these two instruments. Don’t miss this interactive concert that will unlock the imaginations of children and adults. \nFree\, reservations encouraged.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/once-upon-a-time/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T183000
DTSTAMP:20250423T143213Z
CREATED:20250423T143213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T143213Z
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SUMMARY:AJ Lee & Blue Summit
DESCRIPTION:AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning\, energetic\, charming\, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. \n“With citrusy melodies full of zest and spark\, AJ Lee & Blue Summit demonstrate that California bluegrass is alive and well… AJ’s velvety vocals blend seamlessly atop the many textures and tones this uncommon instrumental lineup can accomplish…” – The Bluegrass Situation
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/aj-lee-blue-summit/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T213000
DTSTAMP:20250423T143135Z
CREATED:20250423T143135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T143135Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Mason
DESCRIPTION:Sean Mason\, renowned for his innovative approach and versatile musical expression\, has established himself as a prominent figure in jazz. A native of Charlotte\, North Carolina\, he is celebrated for both his original compositions and his masterful interpretations that meld the intricacies of jazz with diverse musical elements\, showcasing a remarkable breadth of style. \n“The young pianist and composer takes his time in playing and composing\, imagining his music as a physical space through which to guide the listener.” – NPR
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sean-mason/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20250423T143055Z
CREATED:20250423T143055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T143055Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Bush
DESCRIPTION:The “King of Telluride” delivers Rockport the high-energy\, jazz and rock-infused newgrass that earned him an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award. \nSam Bush\, a pioneering force in progressive bluegrass\, has spent over five decades redefining the genre with his signature mandolin style and genre-blending approach. Born in Bowling Green\, Kentucky\, he was immersed in music from an early age\, influenced by his father’s fiddle playing and inspired by artists like Bill Monroe and the Osborne Brothers. By his teens\, Bush had already won a three national championships in the junior division of the National Oldtime Fiddler’s Contest and recorded his first album\, Poor Richard’s Almanac. \nIn 1966\, at just 18\, he turned down an offer to join country star Roy Acuff’s band\, choosing instead to follow a more experimental path. He joined the Bluegrass Alliance in 1969\, where he first played with future collaborators. The following year\, Bush and his bandmates formed New Grass Revival\, igniting a revolution in bluegrass by incorporating elements of rock\, jazz\, reggae\, and improvisation. Despite initial resistance from traditionalists\, the band gained a devoted following\, toured with Leon Russell\, and became a staple of the festival circuit. Bush’s innovative mandolin technique and boundary-pushing compositions helped solidify New Grass Revival’s legacy through the 1970s and 1980s. \nBush moved on from the band in 1989 after two decades\, spending the next several years collaborating with Emmylou Harris’ Nash Ramblers and later Lyle Lovett. He earned multiple International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Mandolin Player of the Year awards and reconnected with Béla Fleck to tour with the Flecktones. In 1995\, he embarked on a solo career\, releasing acclaimed albums such as Glamour & Grits (1996) and Laps in Seven (2006)\, showcasing his signature mix of bluegrass\, jam-band energy\, and instrumental mastery. \nA festival favorite\, Bush became a regular at Telluride\, earning the title “King of Telluride” for his electrifying performances. His influence spans generations\, inspiring artists like Punch Brothers\, Steep Canyon Rangers\, and Greensky Bluegrass. His contributions to music were recognized in 2009 when he received the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sam-bush/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T210000
DTSTAMP:20250423T142959Z
CREATED:20250423T142959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142959Z
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SUMMARY:Les Misérables
DESCRIPTION:In 19th-century France\, Jean Valjean\, who\, for decades\, has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole\, agrees to care for a factory worker’s daughter. The decision changes their lives forever. \nLes Misérables (2012) is a powerful cinematic adaptation of the beloved musical\, bringing Victor Hugo’s timeless story of love\, redemption\, and revolution to the big screen. Directed by Tom Hooper and featuring a star-studded cast including Hugh Jackman\, Anne Hathaway\, Russell Crowe\, and Eddie Redmayne\, the film captivated audiences with its raw\, live-sung performances and emotional depth. The film earned widespread acclaim\, winning three Academy Awards\, including Best Supporting Actress for Hathaway’s heartbreaking portrayal of Fantine\, as well as a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. With its stirring score\, visually stunning cinematography\, and deeply moving performances\, Les Misérables cemented its place as one of the most impactful musical adaptations in film history.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/les-miserables/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T213000
DTSTAMP:20250423T142926Z
CREATED:20250423T142926Z
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Rockport Music for our 2025 Rockport Music Gala: Midsummer Celebration on Sunday\, July 13th—an unforgettable evening featuring world-renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman\, the dynamic pianist Jan Lisiecki\, and the Festival Chamber Orchestra\, conducted by the brilliant Earl Lee. \nThis year’s fundraiser promises to be a night to remember! The evening begins with cocktails and a gourmet dinner under a beautifully appointed tent in the serene setting of Millbrook Meadow\, followed by an awe-inspiring performance at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Guests will be treated to two of Mozart’s masterpieces\, his Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major and the beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major\, “Elvira Madigan.” \nWe are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating the joy of music with you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/midsummer-celebration/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T210000
DTSTAMP:20250423T142848Z
CREATED:20250423T142848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142848Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring
DESCRIPTION:Rockport Festival Chamber Orchestra: Parker Quartet | Luri Lee\, violin | Barry Shiffman\, violin | Hezekiah Leung\, viola | Alexis Gerlach\, cello | TBD\, bass | Yoobin Son\, flute | Todd Palmer\, clarinet | Bee Ungar\, bassoon \nInternationally acclaimed for their “fearless\, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances\, the Grammy-winning Parker Quartet joins clarinetist Todd Palmer in a program that opens with Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and culminates with Copland’s picturesque Appalachian Spring. This Copland masterpiece\, which was performed on the opening night of the Shalin Liu Performance Center\, returns to the stage in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of that momentous event. \nPROGRAM \nMOZART: Clarinet Quintet in A major\, K.581\nCOPLAND: Appalachian Spring
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/appalachian-spring/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20250423T142808Z
CREATED:20250423T142808Z
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SUMMARY:African Queens with Karen Slack\, soprano
DESCRIPTION:Praised for her “sizeable voice that captured all of the vacillating emotions” (The New York Times)\, GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Karen Slack is “not only one of the nation’s most celebrated sopranos\, but a leading voice in changing and making spaces in classical music” (Trilloquy). Slack delivers a powerful performance celebrating the history and legacy of seven African queens\, featuring newly commissioned art songs by Jasmine Barnes\, Damien Geter\, Jessie Montgomery\, Carlos Simon\, and others\, interwoven with spoken text\, thematic artwork and traditional repertoire.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/african-queens-with-karen-slack-soprano/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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