Beatles tribute, Rosanne Cash, Cirque Mechanics, Bob Marley at CCA in October
The Collins Center for the Arts offers a variety of performances throughout the 2019–20 season. October events include a tribute to The Beatles, a magic show by illusionist Lyn Dillies, a concert by singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, and more.
Bruce Barth and Anat Cohen will be in concert in Minsky Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Jazz pianist and composer Barth has been sharing his music for more than 25 years. Charismatic, prolific and inspired, clarinetist-saxophonist Cohen has won hearts and minds worldwide with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. The concert is a selection in the John I. and Elizabeth E. Patches Chamber Music Series; a reception for patrons and artists will follow. The concert also is a selection in the new Music in Minsky series presented by the gWatson Gallery in Stonington and the UMaine School of Performing Arts.
Flower Power Concerts, Inc. presents “It Was Fifty Years Ago Today — A Tribute to The Beatles White Album” at 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Performers are Christopher Cross, Todd Rundgren, Micky Dolenz, Jason Scheff and Joey Molland, and Joey Curatolo is musical director.
Cirque Mechanics will perform “42FT: A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels” at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. This show is the latest invention from the creative minds of a company that dares audiences to leap into the circus ring and experience the timelessness of this evolving art form. Cirque Mechanics’ signature style is wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around.
“The Magic of Lyn Dillies” will be at the CCA at 7 p.m. Oct. 18. In 2013, Dillies was the first female illusionist in history to receive the prestigious Milbourne Christopher Award — the Academy Award of magic — from the Society of American Magicians. She later received the Merlin Award for Female Illusionist of the Year from the International Magician’s Society in 2009. Her spectacular, eye-defying illusions have been astounding audiences for more than two decades.
Comedian Bob Marley will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 19. The Maine resident featured regularly on Sirius XM radio (and who won its Super Bowl of Comedy), was inducted into the Guinness World Records for “the longest stand-up comedy show by an individual” at 40 straight hours of stand up. Availability for the 8 p.m. show is limited; tickets are still available for the 5:30 p.m. show.
Cash will be in concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 26. The singer-songwriter has released 15 albums that have earned four Grammy Awards and nominations for 11 more. Her four books include the best-selling memoir “Composed.” In addition to touring worldwide, Cash has partnered in programming or served as an artist in residence at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, San Francisco Jazz, the Minnesota Orchestra and The Library of Congress.
The CCA also is starting a new Broadway Broadcast series. Fans can watch “42nd Street” at 3 p.m. Oct. 20, and “Kinky Boots” on March 28. These plays have been recorded live and will be shown on the center’s HD screen — one of the largest in Maine.
The CCA also will broadcast the first opera of the season, live from The Metropolitan Opera — Puccini’s “Turandot” at 1 p.m. Oct. 12.
For more information, to view the season schedule or to purchase tickets, visit the CCA website.