July 3: “Rocky Mountain Memories/A Tribute to John Denver” features Ron Rich, whose talent in re-creating the sound of John Denver is evident throughout this show. “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song,” “Poems, Prayers, and Promises,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” are just some of the performances of the evening. 7 pm, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts, Wilmington, (802) 464-8411, www.memhall.org.
Big band sounds
July 6: Artie Shaw Orchestra hits the stage. “Begin the Beguine,” “Moonglow,” “Stardust,” “S’Wonderful,” “Night and Day,” “Deep Purple,” “The Continental,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You” are just a part of this evening’s presentation that will also include covers of other Big Band “standards” that helped the “greatest generation” through the war years. Sixteen-piece orchestra and a female vocalist. 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall Center For The Arts, Wilmington, (802) 464-8411, www.memhall.org.
Band makes local debut
July 9: American Pop debuts at the West Dover Inn, Route 100, West Dover. from 8 to 11 pm. American Pop features Kevin Parry on guitar, Richard Mayer on drums, and George Adair on bass. The best of the ‘50s to the ‘70s. Free. For info call (802) 464-5207 or visit www.kevinparrymusic.com.
Vermont songwriters
July 10: A showcase evening of some of Vermont’s foremost singer/songwriters, featuring Lisa McCormick on acoustic guitar and vocals. Also performing are singer/songwriters Leon Cooper and Thomas Anderson, with special guests Julian McBrowne on bass, and Sabine Rhyne on cello. This is contemporary acoustic folk/pop at its Vermont best. 8 pm, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts, Wilmington, (802) 464-8411, www. memhall.org.
Broadway in Vermont
July 13: “On Broadway” featuring Carolyn Black, whose PBS television special “By George! By Ira! By Gershwin!” was an evening to remember last season at Memorial Hall Center for the Arts returns to lead a fabulous tour of the Great White Way, in celebration of Broadway’s best and brightest. “Let’s Face the Music and Dance,” “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” and “Come to my Garden” are a few of the gems of the evening. 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall Center For The Arts, Wilmington, (802) 464-8411, www. memhall.org.
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