Maud Powell
Arts Celebration
in Peru, Illinois
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Maud Powell Plaza-- Saturday Morning Performances
1701 Fourth Street, Peru
9:00 a.m. -- Noon
Showcasing local talent!
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Performances by area music students studying voice, piano, strings, and flute.
11:30 - Noon Drum Circle conducted by music educator David Peterson
Everyone welcome to participate!
Free Refreshments
Bringing Lawn Chairs is encouraged!
Peru City Hall -- Free Open-Air, Saturday Evening Concert, 6:00 p.m.
1901 Fourth Street, Peru
Concert takes place in well-lit, landscaped parking lot behind City Hall
Free refreshments. Bring your lawn chairs please.
6:00 - 7:00 The Peru Municipal Band
7:00 - 9:30 Program featuring local and guest artists
Dr. Chia Chien Goh, Violin
Ray Tutaj, Classical Guitar
Kori Suarez, Jill Perodotti, Megan Cullinan, Women's Vocal Ensemble
Rachel Garthe, piano
Men's a capella ensemble
Sarah Arter, Irish Fiddle
Dancers of the Dance Center of LaSalle
Selected local vocal students
Art Show
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Local artists display and offer their work for sale in the street market to the east of the performance venue.
Maud Powell Exhibit -- inside City Hall, Saturday Evening
Copy of Maud Powell Oil Portrait by Nicholas R. Brewer
that is in the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC will be on view.
Hear actual recordings of Maud Powell
Display -- Learn about Maud Powell's life and art
Maud Powell Society for Music and Education literature available
For more information, contact Stephanie at 815-223-0061 or email MPPeru2010@gmail.com.