Friday, July 14 & Friday, August 18, 2023

Ladies of the Canyon

Big Top Tent

Laurel Canyon was a hotbed of music in the early 1970s, and legendary artists like Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Cass Elliott were resident mainstays of that time. Come and enjoy performances from the Blue Canvas Orchestra and a variety of rising stars featured in Big Top Idol over the last decade, as they celebrate the musical perspectives of that magical time, from the female artists that called the iconic area in the Hollywood Hills home.

Tickets: $26/$13 Youth

Blue Canvas Club Pre-Sale: Tuesday, May 23rd at 12:00pm CT

On Sale: Tuesday, May 30th at 12:00pm CT

Thursday, July 20 & Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Seven Grandfather Teachings

Big Top Tent

From the creative team that brought you Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story, this new original production delves deeper into the teachings of the seven Ojibwe principles that guide one on the path to Mino Bimaadiziwin, "the Good Life." The Blue Canvas Orchestra, drummers Nate Ante & Zach Hartlev and the Mashkiiziibii Youth Singers lay the musical foundation as you journey through age-old stories and teachings revolving around Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility & Wisdom.

Tickets: $26/$13 Youth

Blue Canvas Club Pre-Sale: Tuesday, May 23rd at 12:00pm CT

On Sale: Tuesday, May 30th at 12:00pm CT

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Michael Perry & the Long Beds

Big Top Tent

Michael Perry and the Long Beds return to tent! The Long Beds feature all-original songs written and sung by New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry. Every Long Beds show is built on roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed with hilarious off-the-cuff tales from Mike’s diverse experience as a Wisconsin farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned best-selling author.

Tickets: $26/$13 Youth

Blue Canvas Club Pre-Sale: Tuesday, May 23rd at 12:00pm CT

On Sale: Tuesday, May 30th at 12:00pm CT

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Corey Carlson & the Big City Band

In Memory of Dennis Delegan by Family & Friends

Big Top Tent

Chautauqua’s native son Corey Carlson, and the Big City Band, come together for a much anticipated one night only event. The two-time winner for best songwriter at Bob Dylan fest, will join Big City Band members Tony Axtell, Michael Pilhofer, Paul Mayasich, and special guests Joe Savage, and Al Oikary of The Big Wu, for this for this long-awaited reunion concert under the tent.

Tickets: $26/$13 Youth

Blue Canvas Club Pre-Sale: Tuesday, May 23rd at 12:00pm CT

On Sale: Tuesday, May 30th at 12:00pm CT