Summer Concerts

2010 Summer Concert Series

  • Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Members $12 / non-members $15; children (7–17) $7, 6 and under free

In collaboration with the Flagstaff Cultural Partners, The Arboretum presents regional performers with world music influences. Concerts are held outdoors under the shade of the cool pines with a view of the San Francisco Peaks. Rain or shine. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket or concert chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Flagstaff Cultural Partners

For more info, call (928) 774-1442, ext. 124, or e-mail us.

June 5 -- The Caribbean Zone

Enjoy a steel-drum performance that promotes Caribbean culture throughout the state. The group features drummers originally from Trinidad and Tobago and focuses on "making Caribbean culture real." They showcase costumes, music and dances performed in Carnival. Tickets

Caribbean Zone's website

 

July 3 -- Jessica Fichot

Come see L.A.-based chanteuse, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is French at heart, but with a soul that's truly international. Drawing from her multi-ethnic French / Chinese / American upbringing, her music fuses styles and languages, taking the listener on a twisting journey through the French chanson tradition. Tickets

Jessica Fichot's website

 

August 7 -- Chris Burton Jacome Flamenco Ensemble

Spend the evening with Jacome who has lived in Spain and studied with some of the most prestigious flamenco guitarists.  He now choreographs and directs two flamenco dance troupes.  Jacome has received many accolades in world music nationally. Tickets 

Chris Burton Jacome's website

 

September 4 -- Traveler

Join us for a multi-cultural musical experience fusing Gypsy, Middle Eastern, Celtic, Greek and Turkish styles with Rock. Traveler's sound is an innovative, new fusion of World Music and Rock. Using traditional ethnic instruments, their performances are intense, exotic and adrenaline-driven. Tickets

Traveler on MySpace

Support for the Concert Series has been provided by the following businesses: