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The Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet brings their unique blend of coastal Peruvian music and jazz standards to the Bandshell at Reading's City Park tonight at 7 p.m. Come early for Salsa lessons from WH Dance Academy at 6:15 p.m.and delicious eats from our food vendors!
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Tonight! Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet at the Bandshell
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The Afro-Peruvian Sextet was established in 2005. The ensemble’s insistently inventive program of traditional Afro-Peruvian music transformed by Gabriel Alegría’s highly personal synthesis of folkloric Afro-Peruvian rhythms, jazz, and other musical strains has led to a signature accomplishment: developing the band’s patented blend of deep scholarship and playfulness into a touring experience that conveys a vast knowledge of the music and, perhaps more importantly, transmits music from coastal Perú as a way of life to its audiences. Visit Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet for more information on the group.
Preshow: WH Dance Academy & the Latin Flair Dancers
JULY 28: THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE
Final show of the 2017 Bandshell Concert Series! The Apocalypse Blues Revue (TABR) was co-founded by rock band Godsmack’s drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. On tour in 2010 and tired of metal and hard rock, Larkin and Rombola discovered one another’s affinity for the Blues and would jam without boundaries. Rombola describes TABR’s sound as merging traditional Blues and heavier elements. According to
American Blues Scene, “The musicianship is exemplary, the lyrics thought provoking, and the overall feeling, ominous.” A sample of their music can be found at The Apocalypse Blues Review website.
Preshow:
RIZE Hip Hop Lab
Contact Berks Arts Council at Info@BerksArts.org or 610-898-1930 with any questions. |
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Reading Civic Theatre presents
Footloose |
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DATES/TIMES:
Friday, September 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts Address |
4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601
A rebellious teenager moves to a small, middle-American town where dance is forbidden, and encourages his classmates to defy the local pastor and call for a rock'n'roll prom. This Broadway show is a musical version of the 1984 film. Music by Tom Snow. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford.
Tickets $25.
To buy your tickets, visit the Miller Center website or call the Miller Center box office at 610-607-6270. |
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THIS WEEK (Friday 7/21/17 - Thursday 7/27/17)
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY:
This Is Reading arts installation
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DATES:
Friday, July 21
Saturday, July 22
Sunday, July 23
Friday, July 28
Saturday, July 29
Sunday, July 30
TIME: 6 - 11 p.m. / Performances at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Franklin Street Station | 345 Penn St | Reading, PA 19601
THIS IS READING, a dynamic site-specific multimedia installation blending live performance and visual media, will occupy the historic Franklin Street Railroad Station in Downtown Reading, re-animating the long vacant building. Using as its foundation the challenges, and triumphs of people living in and around Reading, Pa.,
This is Reading will weave their individual stories into one cohesive and celebratory compelling tale of the city.
There will also be entertainment on the community stage and food from local vendors.
WAIT LIST ESTABLISHED. In an effort to accommodate as many members of the Reading community as possible,
This Is Reading has established a Wait List. Visit the T his Is Reading Facebook page for details. |
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FRIDAY: Bethany Children's Home presents Know Return |
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DATE: Friday, July 21
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Bethany Children's Home | 1863 Bethany Rd. | Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Know Return is a Kansas Tribute Band that recreates the music of Kansas as faithfully as possible to their original studio recordings. With decades of professional experience among its members, the Philadelphia-based band hopes to entertain long-time Kansas fans and introduce new fans to the music of one of the most legendary progressive rock bands of the 70s and today! For more information on the band, CLICK HERE.
Coming up:
July 28: Tin Bird Choir
August 4: Stephanie Grace
August 11: The Uptown Band |
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WEDNESDAY:
ADA Celebration Art Show
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DATE: Wednesday, July 26
TIME: 3 - 8 p.m.
LOCATION: The Inn at Reading | 1040 North Park Rd. | Wyomissing, PA 19610
You are invited to attend the 2017 Abilities in Motion Art Show, commemorating the anniversary of the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act! FREE ADMISSION and REFRESHMENTS! The Art Show will feature more than 30 artists with disabilities showcasing their works in mediums that include papercraft, charcoal portraits, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, painting, pastels, writing, and more. There will be opportunities to purchase art and meet directly with the artists themselves. Visit the Abilities in Motion website for more information.
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THURSDAY: Peter Errich at Gring's Mill |
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DATE: Thursday, July 27
TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Gring's Mill | 2083 Tulpehocken Rd. | Wyomissing, PA 19610
Peter Errich is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has been writing, recording, and performing original music since 1996. Released in 2015, his first solo record,
The Lost and Found, was a collection of songs written with longtime collaborators Todd Zarzecki and Keith Knowles. In December 2016, Peter released his second record entitled
Beneath The Sun.
Admission
$5 per car. For more information, visit the Berks County Parks & Recreation website.
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NEXT WEEK (Friday 7/28/17 - Thursday 8/3/17)
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JULY 28: Boyertown's Fourth Friday Art Walk |
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DATE: Friday, July 28
TIME: 5 - 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Downtown Boyertown, PA
The Fourth Friday Art Walk initiative offers the community a scheduled time to visit downtown historic Boyertown to enjoy, exhibit, and patronize local businesses, give local artists and musicians an outlet to exhibit and perform in the Boyertown area, and contribute to the ongoing revitalization of downtown.
Visit the Visit Boyertown website for more information. |
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JULY 28: Yocum Institute presents
Dr. Dolittle Jr. |
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DATES/TIMES:
Friday, July 28 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 @ 11 a.. and 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts | 4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601
Join the Yocum Institute for the Broadway Jr. Summer Theater Camp production of
Dr. Dolittle Jr. The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls, and flies onto the stage. All of the characters we've come to love through the stories of Hugh Lofting and the magical movie musical are given new life in the stage version.
Tickets $10. Please call the Institute at 610-376-1576 to purchase your tickets. |
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JULY 29:
Rosa Dances with Wolves
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DATE: Saturday, July 29
TIME: 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Reading Public Library | 100 S. Fifth St. | Reading, PA 19602
Barrio Alegría is a south of Penn organization working to engage community members that are not usually involved in the community. This is the third annual community production they are producing, and the second year of partnership with the Reading Public Library. In past productions, they had the opportunity to see community members experience life-changing events in their lives. This year they decided to explore the topics of Toxic Masculinity and human trafficking. Toxic Masculinity is an important topic because it shows that there are ways in which we can start to create a more just environment for all genders. They decided to explore a human trafficking story because the majority believes that this is a problem that only happens elsewhere, but in fact, it requires more vigilance because it is happening in our own community. For more information about Barrio Alegria, CLICK HERE. |
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JULY 30: Step Back in Time Day
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DATE: Sunday, July 30
TIME: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LOCATION: The Heritage Center | 1102 Red Bridge Rd. | Reading, PA 19605
Come experience the Heritage Center’s 200-year history when it was a working farm. See demonstrations and workshops throughout the day of old time crafts and hands-on activities including: Old Fashioned Games, Crafts, Yarn Dolls, Paper Plate Looms, Wallpaper Fans, and more! Visit our colonial Herb Garden and join costumed guides as they show you the other buildings and activities at the Heritage Center. This is a great family day with plenty of activities for children of all ages!
For more information visit The Heritage Center website. |
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AUGUST 3: Berks Bards Poetry Reading and Open Mic |
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DATE: Thursday, August 3 (Every third Thursday)
TIME: 5 - 7 p.m.
LOCATION: The GoggleWorks | 201 Washington St. | Reading, PA 19601
Berks Bards fosters poetry in Berks County for members and newcomers alike. This month's guest is Jennifer Hetrick, author of
the labors of our fingertips: poems from manufacturing history in Berks county. She will read from her third and final book in the series. Attendees are invited to bring their poetry along for sharing. |
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COMING SOON (Friday 8/4/17 - Thursday 8/17/17)
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Opening Night!
Dreamgirls |
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DATE: Friday, August 4
TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Runs through August 19)
PRESENTED BY: Genesius Theatre |
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Haley Sheeler at Mohnton Memorial Park Bandshell |
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Free Masterclass with Ellen Rissinger
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Downtown Alive presents The Griswolds in concert
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CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area
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14th Annual Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area Juried Art and Photography Show & Sale. Submission Date: October 30, 12 - 7 p.m. (up to three entries/artist). Show to be held Nov.2 - Dec. 17 at the Montgomery County Community College West Campus Art Gallery \ North Hall | 16 W. High St | Pottstown, PA. Visit the Schuylkill River Heritage Area website for a full prospectus or call 484-945-0200. |
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