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LAKE SUPERIOR BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA Big Top Chautauqua is a non-profit organization boasting over 30 years of producing and presenting cultural activities that are both entertaining and educational. We present a diverse range of excellent performances during the summer in a beautiful 900-seat all canvas tent located just south of Bayfield. Shows recorded at the tent are broadcast year-round on Tent Show Radio, available throughout the country on public radio stations. And our celebrated house band, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, performs on tour throughout the region. VENUE LOCATION 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814 3 Miles South of Bayfield at Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area TICKET INFORMATION Purchase at any of our box offices or by phone during regular business hours, or any time online at www.bigtop.org Purchase at the tent beginning 2 hours before shows After 5:00PM on the day of performance tickets must be purchased at the gate All Tickets subject to applicable taxes, fees, and conditions: 5.5% State and Local Sales Tax $ 2 Facilities Fee per ticket $ 1 Handling Fee per order "All-In Gate Pricing" Purchases at the gate (totaled with taxes and fees) will be rounded up to the nearest dollar to expedite the line No refunds or exchanges for any shows BOX OFFICE LOCATIONS Main Box Office • 101 West Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI 54891 Summer Season: Mon–Sat. 9AM–5PM • Sunday Show Days 10AM-5PM Off-Season: Monday-Fri. 9AM-5PM Bayfield Box Office • Rittenhouse Ave. & First St. in Greunke’s parking lot Summer Season: Show days 12:30PM–4:30PM Venue Box Office/Ticket Booth • 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield, 54814 Show days starting 2 hours before show time FOOD & BEVERAGE AT THE TENT Enjoy dinner or drinks before, during, or after the show! Our non-profit partner, The Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation, offers a variety of dinner and snack options at the tent, as well as a full bar. Learn more: www.mtashwabay.org All Carry-ins and Tailgating Strictly Prohibited SEATING OPTIONS Reserved Seating: padded church pews, vintage theatre seats, and bleachers Box Seating: in the back of the tent on a raised deck; great view, excellent sound Note: Box seating no longer includes cocktail service Reserved Lawn Seating*: opens up when tent is filled; great viewing; rain or shine! General Admission Lawn Seating*: bring your own lawn chair or blanket; allows no access inside the tent; rain or shine! *Notes about Lawn Seating: At least one side of the tent walls will remain raised for lawn viewing. However, on a rare night of especially bad weather, all walls may need to be closed. No refunds will be given. Wheelchair accessible seating availble: please specify when ordering tickets; for handicapped parking and on-site transportation assistance, notify gate attendant FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE Shuttles operate for most shows June through September and BigTAP ChautauquaFest. Call for information 715-373-5552. Bayfield Shuttle Free, round-trip shuttle service from Bayfield to the tent courtesy of the Seagull Bay Motel in Bayfield. No reservations are needed for this route. Drop Off & Pickup Points Dalrymple Campground 6:20 / 5:50* Madeline Island Ferry Line Lot 6:25 / 5:55* Greunke’s 6:30 / 6:00* Old Rittenhouse Inn 6:32 / 6:02* Seagull Bay Motel 6:35 / 6:05* Apostle Islands Campground 6:38 / 6:08* Woodside Cottages 6:40 / 6:10* Port Superior Marina 6:45 6:15* Pick-up times are approximate – returns begin following the show *September shows start 30 minutes earlier Legendary Waters Resort & Casino Shuttle Legendary Waters provides round-trip shuttle service for registered guests. Call 715-779-3712 for reservations. Ashland & Washburn Shuttle RESERVED SEATING ONLY. Reservations first come, first served basis, and must be made by 4PM day of show. We cannot guarantee transport for unreserved riders. Call 715-373-5552 for reservations. Drop Off & Pickup Points AmericInn Waterpark Conference Center, Ashland 5:45 / 5:15* Krehrer Park, Ashland 5:45 / 5:15* Best Western The Hotel Chequamegon, Ashland 5:45 / 5:15* Ashland Civic Center 5:45 / 5:15* Ashland Senior Center 5:45 / 5:15* Deep Water Grille/South Shore Brewery, Ashland 6:00 / 5:30* Ashland Super 8 6:00 / 5:30* Quality Inn, Ashland 6:00 / 5:45* Washburn Thompson’s West End Campground 6:15 / 5:45* Washburn Inn 6:15 / 5:45* Big Top Chautauqua Washburn Office 6:15 / 5:45* Washburn Memorial Campground 6:15 / 5:45* Pick-up times are approximate – returns begin following the show *September shows start 30 minutes earlier This reservation-only shuttle service is made possible by the businesses serving as pick-up locations and by the City of Ashland, City of Washburn, and Ashland Chamber of Commerce. Special thanks to Bay Area Rural Transport for vehicle support. We encourage you to patronize our generous sponsors. Essentia Health® Free Family Series Shuttle Bayfield: No reservations needed. Follows same route as the evening Bayfield shuttle, beginning at 11:55AM at Dalrymple Campground. Ashland/Washburn: RESERVED SEATING ONLY. Follows same route as the Ashland/Washburn evening shuttle, with addition of start at Bad River Lodge & Casino at 10:50am. Please call 715-373-5552 for reservations by 1:00PM day before. Madeline Island Ferry Bayfield Shuttle picks up and returns riders at the landing. If you are staying on Madeline Island and using the shuttle, please be aware of the ferry schedule. The Ferry Line offers an extra scheduled later boat for some shows. However, on nights when there is no late ferry, you may need to leave the show early in order to catch the shuttle to the last boat. For ferry schedule and information visit madferry.com or call 715-747-2051. Ferries leave on time and do not make extra trips for passengers who miss the last boat. The Madeline Island Ferry Line, Bay Area Rural Transit, and Big Top are not responsible for shuttle riders that miss the last boat to Madeline Island. LAKE SUPERIOR CHAUTAUQUA A non-profit performing arts organization since 1986 WWW.BIGTOP.ORG • 888·BIG·TENT 32525 Ski Hill Rd • Bayfield, WI 54814 The 2017 Season is underwritten by The Bayfield Inn SUMMER PROGRAM 2Ol7 BIG TOP ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS Join us for our own unique brand of “edutainment” shows that feature songs and stories performed by Big Top’s Blue Canvas Orchestra and Singers that bear the hallmark of exquisite musicianship illustrated by big-screen visuals. The Blue Canvas Orchestra (BCO) is Chautauqua’s house band that, together with Co-Founder and Visuals Director Betty Ferris and a multitude of talented guest artists, provides the entertainment engine that powers the Big Top. This year we debut three new original shows: “Superior!,” “Rise Up Singing” and “Big Top Does The Beatles.” Jan Lee, long-time Big Top performer and Founder of StageNorth, leads the creative team in “Superior!,” a new historical musical that celebrates the largest of the Great Lakes in story, song and big screen images. Rise Up Singing” is led by the creative team that brought you “Belfast To Bluegrass” and Shanties & Shipwrecks.” Severin Behnen and Stevie Matier bring you a collection of songs surrounding the struggle for peace, justice and hope over the years and around the world. Corey Carlson and Severin Behnen bring you a show featuring Beatles songs interpreted by the Blue Canvas Orchestra called “Big Top Does The Beatles.” This show follows past retrospective works produced by the BCO including the songs of Bob Dylan, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Paul Simon and Cat Stevens. We reprise “Big Top Opry 2: The Outlaw Years” which debuted last summer. This show features the great Opry outlaws from the 60s, 70s and 80s like Waylon & Willie, and the ladies: Dolly, Loretta, and Tammy. We also bring you our flagship show “Riding the Wind,” the illustrated history of Bayfield - a perpetual favorite for over 30 years! Big Top Founder Warren Nelson also returns with a celebration of his 50 years in show business: “So Many Years, So Many Songs.” And at the close of the season, we bring out a favorite from a few years ago that spotlights the environment and makes the call to good stewardship in “Wild Woods & Waters.” Then there are our variety nights, “New First Night” and “Old Last Night.” This is when the band gets to cut loose and play their favorite songs from their 32 summers on the Big Top stage. You haven’t fully experienced Big Top Chautauqua until you’ve seen the Original Shows and our amazing Blue Canvas Orchestra! 2017 Season Sponsor Sunday, July 16, 2017 • 1:00PM Sunday, July 2, 2017 • 1:00PM Sunday, July 9, 2017 • 1:00PM Sunday, August 6, 2017 • 1:00PM Saturday, July 29, 2017 • 1:00PM Youngsters - join us for 3 days of pickin' and grinnin' as we explore Bluegrass music and culture in a variety of classes taught by professional musicians who are acknowledged experts in their field. Lessons will cover guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, and mandolin, as well as singing and songwriting. This camp promises to be fun for kids at all levels, from beginner through advanced. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from the Pros! Find out more and register at: bigtop.org/bluegrasscamp Bluegrass Camp July 17-19 10AM - 3PM Geared toward ages 7-17 • Tuition: $ 150 'Early Bird' / $ 175 after June 16 Free Family Series Free Shuttle - Catch the BART bus to Big Top! Complete shuttle route and schedule: bigtop.org/shuttle •Bayfield: No reservations needed. Bad River/Ashland/Washburn: RESERVED SEATING ONLY. Call 715-373-5552 for reservations by 1:00PM day before. Each year we bring THE WORLD TO OUR STAGE in this series of free matinées. Everyone is welcome and no one needs a ticket – just show up! Special thanks to The Boldt Company for their support of Big Top original productions. Native American Community Connections Northern Wisconsin is home to a rich, cultural heritage. We honor that heritage in several events at the tent. Visit www.bigtop. org/nacc for times and event descriptions. Unless noted, events are free and open to the public. Native American Community Series is funded in part by the Human Rights Fund an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. Media sponsor: Wisconsin Public Radio. The costs of presenting this series of free events are covered by our generous sponsors and grantors. Salute to these wonderful community members who help provide a global experience in artistic culture for Big Top Chautauqua audiences. Essentia Health - Ashland Clinic Supported in part by grants from: Chequamegon Bay Arts Council and Wisconsin Arts Board w/funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts Apostle Island Cruise Service Ashland Rotary Club Bad River Lodge & Casino BMO Harris Bank Chippewa Valley Bank In Memory of Scot Geissler Ruth & Bruce Goetz The Inn on Madeline Island Deb & Jeff Lewis Pier Plaza Karen Traut Von Holzen Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Walmart - Ashland Store Washburn IGA Media sponsor: Wisconsin Public Radio 6/11, 12 Longhouse Building with Michael Charette & Friends 6/16*, 7/2, 7/9, 8/16, 9/8* Wigwam Talks with Laughing Fox 6/16* Blessing of the Tent with Gerry DePerry & Frank Montano 7/2 Free Family Matinee: Darren Thompson & Friends 7/9 Free Family Matinee: Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dancers 7/29 Dreamcatcher making with Cassie Brown (all ages) 8/16 Lacrosse Demonstration and Scrimmage 8/16 Native Expressions Drum & Dance Troupe Demonstration 8/16 Red Cliff Culture, Music, and Fry Bread 9/8*, 9*, 11* "Maddy" giant black bear by Puppet Farm Arts on the grounds 9/11* Native Expressions Drum & Dance Troupe on the grounds * Denotes performance ticket required Financial Aid Scholarships available. We want to be sure that every student can afford to attend the camp. This year we have special funding specifically targeted to students in Washburn, Ashland and Bad River thanks to the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund. Contact us for info: [email protected] 715-373-5552

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LAKE SUPERIOR BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUABig Top Chautauqua is a non-profit organization boasting over 30 years of producing and presenting cultural activities that are both entertaining and educational. We present a diverse range of excellent performances during the summer in a beautiful 900-seat all canvas tent located just south of Bayfield. Shows recorded at the tent are broadcast year-round on Tent Show Radio, available throughout the country on public radio stations. And our celebrated house band, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, performs on tour throughout the region.

VENUE LOCATION32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814

3 Miles South of Bayfield at Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area

TICKET INFORMATION •Purchase at any of our box offices or by phone during regular business hours, or

any time online at www.bigtop.org•Purchase at the tent beginning 2 hours before shows•After 5:00pm on the day of performance tickets must be purchased at the gateAll Tickets subject to applicable taxes, fees, and conditions:•5.5% State and Local Sales Tax•$2 Facilities Fee per ticket•$1 Handling Fee per order•"All-In Gate Pricing" Purchases at the gate (totaled with taxes and fees) will be

rounded up to the nearest dollar to expedite the line•No refunds or exchanges for any shows

BOX OFFICE LOCATIONSMain Box Office • 101 West Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI 54891•Summer Season: Mon–Sat. 9am–5pm • Sunday Show Days 10am-5pm•Off-Season: Monday-Fri. 9am-5pmBayfield Box Office • Rittenhouse Ave. & First St. in Greunke’s parking lot•Summer Season: Show days 12:30pm–4:30pmVenue Box Office/Ticket Booth • 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield, 54814•Show days starting 2 hours before show time

FOOD & BEVERAGE AT THE TENTEnjoy dinner or drinks before, during, or after the show! Our non-profit partner, The Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation, offers a variety of dinner and snack options at the tent, as well as a full bar. Learn more: www.mtashwabay.org

All Carry-ins and Tailgating Strictly ProhibitedSEATING OPTIONS

Reserved Seating: padded church pews, vintage theatre seats, and bleachersBox Seating: in the back of the tent on a raised deck; great view, excellent sound

Note: Box seating no longer includes cocktail serviceReserved Lawn Seating*: opens up when tent is filled; great viewing; rain or shine!General Admission Lawn Seating*: bring your own lawn chair or blanket; allows

no access inside the tent; rain or shine!*Notes about Lawn Seating: At least one side of the tent walls will remain raised

for lawn viewing. However, on a rare night of especially bad weather, all walls may need to be closed. No refunds will be given.

Wheelchair accessible seating availble: please specify when ordering tickets; for handicapped parking and on-site transportation assistance, notify gate attendant

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICEShuttles operate for most shows June through September

and BigTAP ChautauquaFest. Call for information 715-373-5552.

Bayfield ShuttleFree, round-trip shuttle service from Bayfield to the tent courtesy of the Seagull Bay Motel in Bayfield.No reservations are needed for this route.

Drop Off & Pickup Points Dalrymple Campground 6:20 / 5:50*Madeline Island Ferry Line Lot 6:25 / 5:55*Greunke’s 6:30 / 6:00*Old Rittenhouse Inn 6:32 / 6:02*

Seagull Bay Motel 6:35 / 6:05* Apostle Islands Campground 6:38 / 6:08*Woodside Cottages 6:40 / 6:10* Port Superior Marina 6:45 6:15*

Pick-up times are approximate – returns begin following the show *September shows start 30 minutes earlier

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino ShuttleLegendary Waters provides round-trip shuttle service forregistered guests. Call 715-779-3712 for reservations.

Ashland & Washburn ShuttleRESERVED SEATING ONLY. Reservations first come, first served basis, and must be made by 4pm day of show. We cannot guarantee transport for unreserved riders. Call 715-373-5552 for reservations.

Drop Off & Pickup PointsAmericInn Waterpark

Conference Center, Ashland 5:45 / 5:15*Krehrer Park, Ashland 5:45 / 5:15*Best Western The Hotel

Chequamegon, Ashland 5:45 / 5:15*Ashland Civic Center 5:45 / 5:15*Ashland Senior Center 5:45 / 5:15*Deep Water Grille/South Shore

Brewery, Ashland 6:00 / 5:30*

Ashland Super 8 6:00 / 5:30*Quality Inn, Ashland 6:00 / 5:45*Washburn Thompson’s West End

Campground 6:15 / 5:45*Washburn Inn 6:15 / 5:45*Big Top Chautauqua Washburn

Office 6:15 / 5:45*Washburn Memorial

Campground 6:15 / 5:45* Pick-up times are approximate – returns begin following the show *September shows start 30 minutes earlierThis reservation-only shuttle service is made possible by the businesses serving as pick-up locations and by the City of Ashland, City of Washburn, and Ashland Chamber of Commerce. Special thanks to Bay Area Rural Transport for vehicle support. We encourage you to patronize our generous sponsors.

Essentia Health® Free Family Series Shuttle Bayfield: No reservations needed. Follows same route as the evening Bayfield shuttle, beginning at 11:55am at Dalrymple Campground.

Ashland/Washburn: RESERVED SEATING ONLY. Follows same route as the Ashland/Washburn evening shuttle, with addition of start at Bad River Lodge & Casino at 10:50am. Please call 715-373-5552 for reservations by 1:00pm day before.

Madeline Island Ferry Bayfield Shuttle picks up and returns riders at the landing. If you are staying on Madeline Island and using the shuttle, please be aware of the ferry schedule. The Ferry Line offers an extra scheduled later boat

for some shows. However, on nights when there is no late ferry, you may need to leave the show early in order to catch the shuttle to the last boat. For ferry schedule and information visit madferry.com or call 715-747-2051.Ferries leave on time and do not make extra trips for passengers who miss the last boat. The Madeline Island Ferry Line, Bay Area Rural Transit, and Big Top are not responsible for shuttle riders that miss the last boat to Madeline Island.

LAKE SUPERIOR

CHAUTAUQUA

A non-profit performing arts organization since 1986

WWW.BIGTOP.ORG • 888·BIG·TENT32525 Ski Hill Rd • Bayfield, WI 54814

The 2017 Season is underwritten by The Bayfield InnSUMMER PROGRAM2 O l 7

BIG TOP ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONSJoin us for our own unique brand of “edutainment” shows that feature songs and stories performed by Big Top’s Blue Canvas Orchestra and Singers that bear the hallmark of exquisite musicianship illustrated by big-screen visuals. The Blue Canvas Orchestra (BCO) is Chautauqua’s house band that, together with Co-Founder and Visuals Director Betty Ferris and a multitude of talented guest artists, provides the entertainment engine that powers the Big Top.

This year we debut three new original shows: “Superior!,” “Rise Up Singing” and “Big Top Does The Beatles.” Jan Lee, long-time Big Top performer and Founder of StageNorth, leads the creative team in “Superior!,” a new historical musical that celebrates the largest of the Great Lakes in story, song and big screen images. “Rise Up Singing” is led by the creative team that brought you “Belfast To Bluegrass” and “Shanties & Shipwrecks.” Severin Behnen and Stevie Matier bring you a collection of songs surrounding the struggle for peace, justice and hope over the years and around the world. Corey Carlson and Severin Behnen bring you a show featuring Beatles songs interpreted by the

Blue Canvas Orchestra called “Big Top Does The Beatles.” This show follows past retrospective works produced by the BCO including the songs of Bob Dylan, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Paul Simon and Cat Stevens.We reprise “Big Top Opry 2: The Outlaw Years” which debuted last summer. This show features the great Opry outlaws from the 60s, 70s and 80s like Waylon & Willie, and the ladies: Dolly, Loretta, and Tammy. We also bring you our flagship show “Riding the Wind,” the illustrated history of Bayfield - a perpetual favorite for over 30 years! Big Top Founder Warren Nelson also returns with a celebration of his 50 years in show business: “So Many Years, So Many Songs.” And at the close of the season, we bring out a favorite from a few years ago that spotlights the environment and makes the call to good stewardship in “Wild Woods & Waters.”Then there are our variety nights, “New First Night” and “Old Last Night.” This is when the band gets to cut loose and play their favorite songs from their 32 summers on the Big Top stage.

You haven’t fully experienced Big Top Chautauquauntil you’ve seen the Original Shows and our

amazing Blue Canvas Orchestra!

2017 Season Sponsor

Sunday, July 16, 2017 • 1:00PM

Sunday, July 2, 2017 • 1:00PMSunday, July 9, 2017 • 1:00PM

Sunday, August 6, 2017 • 1:00PM Saturday, July 29, 2017 • 1:00PM

Youngsters - join us for 3 days of pickin' and grinnin' as we explore Bluegrass music and culture in a variety of classes taught by professional musicians who are acknowledged experts in their field.Lessons will cover guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, and mandolin, as well as singing and songwriting. This camp promises to be fun for kids at all levels, from beginner through advanced.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from the Pros! Find out more and register at: bigtop.org/bluegrasscamp

Bluegrass Camp • July 17-19 • 10am - 3pmGeared toward ages 7-17 • Tuition: $150 'Early Bird' / $175 after June 16 Free Family Series

Free Shuttle - Catch the BART bus to Big Top!Complete shuttle route and schedule: bigtop.org/shuttle

•Bayfield: No reservations needed.•Bad River/Ashland/Washburn: RESERVED SEATING ONLY.

Call 715-373-5552 for reservations by 1:00pm day before.

Each year we bring THE WORLD TO OUR STAGE in this series of free matinées. Everyone is welcome and no one needs a ticket – just show up!

Special thanks to The Boldt Company for their support of Big Top original productions.

Native AmericanCommunity ConnectionsNorthern Wisconsin is home to a rich, cultural heritage. We honor that heritage in several events at the tent. Visit www.bigtop.org/nacc for times and event descriptions. Unless noted, events are free and open to the public.

Native American Community Series is funded in part by the Human Rights Fund an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. Media sponsor: Wisconsin Public Radio.

The costs of presenting this series of free events are covered by our generous sponsors and grantors. Salute to these wonderful community members who help provide a global experience in

artistic culture for Big Top Chautauqua audiences.Essentia Health - Ashland Clinic

Supported in part by grants from: Chequamegon Bay Arts Council and Wisconsin Arts Board w/funds from the State of Wisconsin

and the National Endowment for the Arts

Apostle Island Cruise ServiceAshland Rotary Club

Bad River Lodge & CasinoBMO Harris Bank

Chippewa Valley BankIn Memory of Scot Geissler

Ruth & Bruce GoetzThe Inn on Madeline Island

Deb & Jeff LewisPier Plaza

Karen TrautVon Holzen Chevrolet, Buick, GMC

Walmart - Ashland StoreWashburn IGAMedia sponsor:

Wisconsin Public Radio

6/11, 12 Longhouse Building with Michael Charette & Friends

6/16*, 7/2, 7/9, 8/16, 9/8* Wigwam Talks with Laughing Fox

6/16* Blessing of the Tent with Gerry DePerry & Frank Montano

7/2 Free Family Matinee: Darren Thompson & Friends

7/9 Free Family Matinee: Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dancers

7/29 Dreamcatcher making with Cassie Brown (all ages)

8/16 Lacrosse Demonstration and Scrimmage

8/16 Native Expressions Drum & Dance Troupe Demonstration

8/16 Red Cliff Culture, Music, and Fry Bread

9/8*, 9*, 11* "Maddy" giant black bear by Puppet Farm Arts on the grounds

9/11* Native Expressions Drum & Dance Troupe on the grounds

* Denotes performance ticket requiredFinancial Aid Scholarships available. We want to be sure that every student can afford to attend the camp. This year we have special funding specifically targeted to students in Washburn, Ashland and Bad River thanks to the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund. Contact us for info: [email protected] 715-373-5552

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$22 adult/$11 youthSponsors:

Dave Olson &Kathryn Grafsgaard

Saturday, July 29, 2017 • 7:30PM

Friday, June 23, 2017 • 7:30PM

Monday, September 11, 2017 • 7:00PM

Saturday, July 1, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, August 12, 2017 • 7:30PM Sunday, August 20, 2017 • 10:30PM ˇtil 1:00AM

Saturday, July 22, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, June 24, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, July 16, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 • 1-5 PM

Friday, July 21, 2017 • 7:30PMSunday, July 9, 2017 • 7:30PM

Thursday, June 29, 2017 • 7:30PM

Friday, August 4, 2017 • 7:30PM

Thursday, July 13, 2017 • 7:30PM

Thursday, June 22, 2017 • 7:30PM

Friday, September 1, 2017 • 7:00PM Friday, September 15, 2017 • 7:00PM

Thursday, July 6, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, September 2, 2017 • 7:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 2017 • 7:30PM

Bruce Hornsbyand

The Noisemakers

Saturday, August 19, 2017 • 7:30PMFriday, August 11, 2017 • 7:30PM

DELBERTMCCLINTONDELBERT

MCCLINTON

Thursday, July 20, 2017 • 7:30PMSunday, July 16, 2017 • 1:00PM

Sunday, July 2, 2017 • 1:00PM

Sunday, July 9, 2017 • 1:00PM

Sunday, August 6, 2017 • 1:00PMSaturday, July 29, 2017 • 1:00PM

Thursday, August 24, 2017 • 7:30PM

Thursday, August 3, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, July 15, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, August 26, 2017 • 7:30PM

Thursday, August 17, 2017 • 7:30PM

Josh Ritter &Brett Dennen

Friday, July 14, 2017 • 7:30PM

Friday, June 30, 2017 • 7:30PM

Salmon

Thursday, August 10, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, July 30, 2017 • 7:30PM

MARY CHAPINCARPENTER

Friday, August 25, 2017 • 7:30PM

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Friday, June 16, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 • 7:00PM

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Saturday, August 5, 2017 • 7:30PM

Saturday, June 17, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, August 20, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, July 2, 2017 • 7:30PM

Friday, July 28, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, June 25, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, August 6, 2017 • 7:30PMThursday, July 27, 2017 • 7:30PM

Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 7:30PM

Friday, September 8, 2017 • 7:00PM

Friday, August 18, 2017 • 7:30PM

Tab Benoit

Saturday, July 8, 2017 • 7:30PM

Tickets: $28/$32/$42Irish World/Rock & Folk,

always a party!Sponsored by:

Fiorio Wealth AdvisorsNorthern State Bank

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthNew York Times

bestselling author, humorist and radio show host; stage adaptation of Michael Perry’s memoir

Media Sponsor: Wisconsin Public Radio

Tickets: $55/$68/$80 Opener: TBA

One of the most legendary folk duos of

our generation: “Galileo,” “Closer to Fine”

Sponsored by: Eckel’s Pottery • Kelly & Crew

Stone’s Throw Pottery

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthCountry of the 70s and

80s: Willie, Waylon, Merle, Dolly, Loretta and more

Also plays June 22 and July 13Sponsored by:

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino

Tickets: $79/$99/$110 Opener: Anders OsborneAmericana Blues Singer/Songwriter “Something

to Talk About,” “Make You Love Me”

Sponsored by: Don & Abby Funk

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthA new BCO original

production about the greatest of the Great LakesAlso plays July 27 and Aug. 13

Sponsored by: Jim & Joanne Collins

Tickets: $22/$30/$36 with Blue Canvas Orchestra,

C. Willi Myles, and Michael Perry & The Long BedsClosing night variety show

- music and laughsSponsored by:

Maggie’s Restaurant

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youth pre-show appearance by

Native Expressions Drum & Dance“A Simply Beautiful Show”

BCO celebrates the glorious natural world

Sponsored by: 13th Annual International Coregonid Symposium

Reserved Seating: $38 Opener: David Ramirez

Austin Texas singer/songwriter. “Unclassifiably original and frighteningly

good” -NPR MUSICSponsored by:

The Fat Radish • Kelly & CrewRice Lake Glass & Door Co.

Tickets: $38/$46/$58 Opener: Róisín O

Legendary Irish folk singer, traditional and

contemporarySponsored by:

Ruth & Bruce GoetzPat & Judy Sebranek

Tickets: $40/$52/$62 Opener: Dead Horses

Texas Blues... and a little bit of everything else

∆Dance AlertSponsored by:

Todd Jodarski & Pamela Henry Dennis Badaczewski & Sandra MichaelsOpener sponsored by: Pat & Judy Sebranek

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youth with Blue Canvas Orchestra

Experience the golden age of radio with a live stage drama of Oscar

Wilde’s Canterville GhostSponsored by:

Memorial Medical Center

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthA new BCO original

production about the greatest of the Great LakesAlso plays July 27 and Sept. 8

Sponsored by: Terry Panien & Pat Effertz

Free event - no ticket or reservation required5:30pm - Activities & Demonstrations

7:00pm -Film & Discussion followed by Fry BreadWPR Film on Red Cliff History, Panel of Elders, Music,

Dance and Fry BreadSponsored by: Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission • Funded

in part by the Human Rights Fund an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. • Media sponsor: Wisconsin Public Radio

Tickets: $29 Black River Revue CD Release Event

Jamgrass, folk, rock∆Dance Alert - All seating will

be removed from the tent.Sponsored by:

Northland College Student Association

Reserved Seating: $48 Opener: Landon McNamara

Eclectic roots and jam band hailing from Australia

∆Dance Alert

Sponsored by: Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Teresa Wagner & Dr. Tom Kvanbeck

Tickets: $40/$50/$62 Opener: Roma di Luna

Alt-pop multi-instrumentalist and

songwriter; genre-defying musical explorations

Sponsored by: CF Design • Blacklist Artisan Ales Media Sponsor: WI Public Radio

Tickets: $48/$66/$78 Opener: Hope CountryGrammy winning pop/

bluegrass/folk/rock musician; “The Way it is,”

“Mandolin Rain”Sponsored by:

Todd Jodarski & Pamela Henry Kylmala Truss

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthA new BCO original

production about the greatest of the Great LakesAlso plays Aug. 13 and Sept. 8

Sponsored by: Midland Services Inc.

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthSongs of justice, hope and peace. A new BCO original

show!Also plays June 25

Sponsored by: LBS Insurance

Free event - no ticket or reservation requiredWorld Champion Irish

Dance Troupes - stay after and learn some steps

Please see complete sponsor list on brochure flap

Tickets: $26/$32/$46 Youth: 1⁄2 price

Hard-driving percussive power, lightning- fast

agility, aerial grace, and awe-inspiring precision

Tickets: $55/$68/$80 Opener: Emily Barker

Five Time Grammy Award-Winner, Singer/Songwriter

“Passionate Kisses,” “I Feel Lucky”

Sponsored by: Beverly & Fred Pinkerton

Jim & Joy Perry / P & B Motorsports

Tickets: $22/$32/$38Big Band Funk from

beyond the grave - wild musical fun∆Dance Alert

Sponsored by: Haukaas Law Office, S.C.Star North Cornucopia

Reserved Seating: $48 Opener: TBA

Rap, Hip Hop, Reggae, Funk - messages of love

for all humanity∆Dance AlertSponsored by: Quito’s Gazebo Kylmala Truss

Tickets: $44/$56/$68Triple-platinum Country

singer/songwriter in a solo acoustic performance

Sponsored by: Sixth Street Market Lulich Implement

Free event - no ticket or reservation required

Driving drum beats and dazzling costumes

Please see complete sponsor list on brochure flap

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthBCO interprets their

favorite Beatles songs including “Yesterday” &

“Long and Winding Road”Also plays June 29 and July 21

Sponsored by: Beverly & Fred Pinkerton

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthCountry of the 70s and

80s: Willie, Waylon, Merle, Dolly, Loretta and more

Also plays June 22 and Sept. 1

Sponsored by: Mattson Properties & Triad Storage

Tickets: $30/$40/$48A subtle blend of folk,

country, and pop stylesSponsored In Memory of David Card

Media Sponsor: WDIO TV

Tickets: $26/$38/$48Tribute to Neil Diamond:

“Sweet Caroline” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America,” “September Morn”

Sponsored by: Deep Water Grille & The Alley

Free event - no ticket or reservation required

African acrobats - amazing feats

Please see complete sponsor list on brochure flap

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youth with Blue Canvas Orchestra

spotlight on Jack Gunderson

Opening Night of the 2017 Season

Sponsored by: BMO Harris Bank

Tickets: $30/$42/$52 Youth: 1⁄2 price

“America’s Favorite Cowboys” - the best in Western music with a large dose of humor

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthCountry of the 70s and

80s: Willie, Waylon, Merle, Dolly, Loretta and more

Also plays July 13 and Sept. 1

Sponsored by: Heidi & Terry Anderson

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthBig Top Founder in a

retrospective of his 50 years of show business

Sponsored by: Mary Rice

Ruth Goetz

Tickets: $32/$46/$58Spreading the joy of

Western Swing on their Texas Dance Hall Tour

Sponsored by: Motion-to-Go

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthSongs of justice, hope and peace. A new BCO original

show!Also plays July 28

Sponsored by: Bayfield County Tourism

Big Top Board of Directors

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthBCO interprets their

favorite Beatles songs including “Yesterday” &

“Long and Winding Road”Also plays July 9 and July 21

Sponsored by: Dave Olson & Kathryn Grafsgaard

Reserved Seating: $40 Opener: The Secret Sisters

Pioneers of the jamgrass movement; descended

from bands like Little Feat & Grateful Dead ∆Dance Alert

Sponsored by: CF Design

Motion-to-Go

Reserved Seating: $49 Opener: Barefoot Wonder

A reggae music icon worthy of his legendary family name ∆Dance Alert

Sponsored by: Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Free event - no ticket or reservation required

with Reuben Fast Horse, Laughing Fox, Michelle

Reed, and morePlease see complete sponsor list

on brochure flap

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthIlluminated musical history of Bayfield area featuring the BCO. By Nelson-Ferris

Concert Co.Also plays Aug. 20

Sponsored by: Pat Effertz & Terry Panien

Tickets: $30/$44/$55American Southern Rock/

Country from Atlanta∆Dance Alert

Tickets: $77/$95/$108Surf’s up! Get ready for a night of “Fun, Fun, Fun”

Sponsored by: Captain’s Spirits of Bayfield

Johnson Motor Sales

Free event - no ticket or reservation required

5:30pm - Booths7:00pm - Keynote

Presentation followed by lots of FREE PIE

Presented by: The Alliance for Sustainability

Tickets: $36/$48/$60 Opener: Listening Party

Grammy-winning Country band with Christian

influences “Meet in the Middle,” “I Believe”

Sponsored by: Sparky’s Bar & Grill

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthBCO interprets their

favorite Beatles songs including “Yesterday” &

“Long and Winding Road”Also plays June 29 and July 9

Sponsored by: Washburn IGA/Spirits by the Bay

Tickets: $40/$52/$68The elder statesman of

BluegrassSponsored by:

Denny & Judy Kurschner in celebration of their

50th Wedding Anniversary

Free event - no ticket or reservation required

Grammy-winning children’s music duo: nature and outdoor

adventure inspired songsPlease see complete sponsor list

on brochure flap

Tickets: $28/$40/$50One of Louisiana’s

best musical exports - acclaimed Bluesman

∆Dance Alert

Sponsored by: Kim & Derek Ogle

Tickets: $70/$86/$99 Opener: R Country Gals

A true country music legend: “Kiss an Angel Good

Morning,” “Is Anybody Going to San Antone”

Sponsored by: Haukaas Law Office, S.C.

Ashland Construction Co., Inc.

Tickets: $22 adult/$11 youthIlluminated musical history of Bayfield area featuring the BCO. By Nelson-Ferris

Concert Co.Also plays July 2

Sponsored by: Woody & Linda Petersen

Tickets: $12 Opener: Noble Sound Machine

Late night rock & roll, gospel, reggae∆Dance Alert

Tickets: $45 (all inclusive) / $25 (food only) Must be 21 • Free Shuttle Service • “Fatty 5k” 1-3 pm

Sample brews, wines, and spirits under the big tent. Enjoy local cuisine on the “Fatty 5K” culinary trek 1-3pm. Live music, wagon rides, hammerschlagen, and more. Benefit event for Big Top Chautauqua and the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation

Sponsored by: Star Liquor • Star North Cornucopia • Sixth Street Market

Superior Beverage • Captain’s Spirits-Bayfield • Northwest Beverages

Tickets: $108th annual competition for

local vocalistsSponsored by: Bremer Bank

Barrett & Nancy Corneille

∆Dance Alert We never know when joyous dancing or standing may break out. We try to make it fun for everyone. If you are not a dancer and don't want to be caught behind one, try choosing seats in the mid-center or back sections.W W W . B I G T O P . O R G • 8 8 8 · B I G · T E N T

Enjoy Big Top all year! Hosted by best-selling author Michael Perry, this weekly one-hour

variety show features live performances recorded on the Big Top Stage.

Sponsored by:

Media Sponsor

Schedule, stations, and streaming at tentshowradio.org