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Starry Nights Free Outdoor Concert Series
GERLACH OUTDOOR THEATER
Free all summer long
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wilson Center’s “backyard” and enjoy free outdoor concerts with family and friends all summer long. Delicious food and beverages are available for purchase from many fine cafes and caterers. |
Sponsored by
• American Transmission
Company
• Fidelity Investments
• Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
• Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
• RBC Wealth Management
• Reinhart Boerner Van
Deuren sc
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DE LA BUENA Afro-Cuban/Latin jazz
June 26, 6:30 pm
Show Sponsor: Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Employing jazz harmonic sensibility and a deep-seated love of diverse cultures, De La Buena explores the textures and rhythms of Latin jazz with roots planted firmly in Afro-Cuban traditions.

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WILSON CENTER BIG BAND
with BARBARA STEPHAN
July 10, 6:30 pm
Show Sponsor: Fidelity Investments
The Wilson Center Big Band brings some of the best regional musicians together for high-powered swing, big band, and standards featuring the vocals of Barbara Stephan. Members have toured and recorded with the likes of Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Guy Lombardo. |
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MARE EDSTROM BLUES BAND
July 17, 6:30 pm
Show Sponsor: American Transmission Company
Midwestern singer-songwriter and blues vocalist, Mare Edstrom, sprinkles the blues with elements of R&B, rockabilly, and throws a little soul into the mix.

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RANDY SABIEN jazz/folkviolinist
July 24, 6:30 pm
Show Sponsor: Reinhardt Boerner Van Deuren sc
When Randy Sabien picks up his violin, get ready. His rhythmic, bluesy, swingin’ sound will have you bobbing your head, tapping your toes, and dancing right out of your chair.

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LEAHY’S LUCK with RANDAL HARRISON
and STAS VENGLEVSKI Irish folk
July 31, 6:30 pm
Show Sponsor: RBC Wealth Management
A Milwaukee mainstay, Leahy’s Luck, performs throughout the Midwest—this summer they bring traditional Irish folk music to Starry Nights with help from Madison fiddler Randal Harrison and accordion extraordinaire Stas Venglevski.
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STREETLIFE with WARREN WIEGRATZ
smooth jazz/R&B
August 7, 6:30 pm
Show Sponsor: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Multi-award winning recording artists and house band for the Milwaukee Bucks, Streetlife, combines superb musicianship with an exciting stage presence to a unique blend of R&B, smooth jazz, and contemporary styles.

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