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Maud Powell
Arts Celebration
in Peru, Illinois


Friday & Saturday,
August 17 & 18, 2012

The Peru Municipal Band
Friday Evening, August 17 6:30 p.m.

Maud Powell Plaza
1701 Fourth Street, Peru

Performances showcasing local talent!
Saturday Morning, August 18

Peru Municipal Building
1901 Fourth Street, Peru

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   Performances by area music students studying voice, piano, strings, and flute.

Noon - 1 p.m.    Drum Circle facilitated by music educator David Peterson
Everyone welcome to participate!

Free Outdoor Concert, Saturday Evening, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Peru Municipal Building parking lot
1901 Fourth Street, Peru
Concert takes place in well-lit, landscaped parking lot behind City Hall
Refreshments available.  Bring your lawn chairs please.

Presenting Internationally Acclaimed Violinist Eva Leon
"A charismatic violinist who possesses, along with her musical talent and tremendous aura, a gift for expression." Neue Press, Germany

Program features local and guest artists:

The Monarch Brass
Sarah Arter, Irish Fiddle
Ann Badger, Rachel Bailey, Megan Cullinan,
Jenilyn Roether, Jeff Kalina, Stacy Konczak,
Kevin Kramer, Delle Peterson, Katie Roy
Members of the Stage 212 Cast of
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" and The Dance Center Dancers

And more!

Art Show -- Featuring works of Regional Artists

Peru Municipal Building 9 to 1 p.m. & 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Sponsored by NCI Artworks

Maud Powell Exhibit -- inside City Hall, Saturday
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: perumaudpowell@gmail.com.
www.peru.il.us




 

 


Special Presentation  

Saturday afternoon,
August 18, 2011   
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Peru Public Library


LaSalle/Peru High School Marching Band
A Performance followed by
THE INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE
Children & Adults are invited to have a hands-on experience with a wide variety of musical instruments -- orchestral, band, and instruments from around the world.  Local music educators and students will assist visitors of all ages.



Q. Why should I come to the Peru Maud Powell Arts Celebration?
A. Read
"Why Maud?"




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