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Big Top isn’t just about big-name artists. We’re a non-profit
organization with a mission to present cultural activities that are
both entertaining and educational. Each year we bring the world
to our stage with several free matinée performances.
Everyone is welcome, and no one needs a ticket – just show up!
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Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1:00pm
Woodland Sky Dance Company
Free Family Matinee
| Enjoy spectacular, educational, and transformative performances from Native American dancers, as they tell of historic tales and stories using traditional native songs and dances. Not only will your eyes and senses be awed with the talent of these dancers, through their regalia and dancing you will learn what it means to be Native American, and why they hold so true to themselves and their ethnicity. | | |
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:00pm
Laurie Berkner
Free Family Matinee
| Children’s music phenomenon Laurie Berkner turned her experience as a preschool music specialist by day and rock singer by night into a career as one of the biggest names in family music. With 15 bestselling, award-winning albums, and more than 1 billion total streams, Laurie’s intelligent, accessible songwriting, warm, captivating vocals and infectious melodies have won legions of little fans as well as their parents. | | |
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1:00pm
Patchouli & Terra Guitarra
- The Landscape of Guitar -
Free Family Matinee
| Master guitarist Bruce Hecksel and singer-songwriter Julie Patchouli blend music from their two musical projects Terra Guitarra and Patchouli. Performing fiery Spanish guitar pieces, this duo takes the art of guitars to another dimension with their animated painting concert experience. The paintings come alive with music in this unforgettable surround art experience. | | |
Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1:00pm
The Tamburitzans
Free Family Matinee
| Internationally renowned performing ensemble The Tamburitzans, have dazzled audiences across the world, performing a wide repertoire of international folk music and dance. Dedicated to perpetuating international cultural heritage through performance, this ensemble of artistic ambassadors are the longest-running multicultural song and dance company in the United States, bringing musical entertainment to millions throughout their tenure. | | |
Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 1:00pm
Brulé - Dance Workshop
Free Family Matinee
| During this special afternoon, you'll learn about Native American dance styles from the pros, and you will also get to participate in a traditional round dance. Best known for thrilling audiences with a fusion of cultural rock and theatrical instrumentations, award-winning music group Brulé has pushed the boundaries of contemporary Native American rhythms and classic rock in their genre-blending selections. | | |
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:00pm
Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo
with Michael Lyons
Free Family Matinee
| Michael Lyons is an author, cartoonist, musician, comedian, puppeteer, and creator of the Ojibwe language and culture podcast, Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo. Lyons “puppet podcast” works to spread knowledge and understanding of Ojibwe language and culture through music, comedy, and puppetry. His puppets Nana Boozhoo and Natasha share skits and music and conversations in their podcast and on their YouTube channel that educate their fans on Anishinaabe words, stories and history. | | |
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Michael Franti & Spearhead
with The Dip
Sun. June 11, 2023
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New First Night
Fri. June 16, 2023
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A Salute to Glen Campbell
with Jeff Dayton
Sat. June 17, 2023
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Pride Anthems
presented by Pride Live
Thu. June 22, 2023
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Riding the Wind
Sat. June 24, 2023
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Mat Kearney
with Marc Scibilia
Sun. June 25, 2023
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Pickin' on Rock
Thu. June 29, 2023
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Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock
Fri. June 30, 2023
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Warren Nelson & Friends
Sat. July 1, 2023
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Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall
Sun. July 2, 2023
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Forever Young: A Neil Young Retrospective
Thu. July 6, 2023
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In Spite of Ourselves: The Music of John Prine & Nanci Griffith
Fri. July 7, 2023
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The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
with Maygen & The Birdwatcher
Sat. July 8, 2023
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Sierra Ferrell
Sun. July 9, 2023
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Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua | |
Box Office & Gift Shop
Monday - Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm
84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814 | info@bigtop.org | 715-373-5552
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