http://lakecountyperformingarts.org/blog1 Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:42:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The January calendar looks a little sparse compared to the last several months, but that's pretty normal as most of the performing groups take a break after their holiday spectaculars and such. Fear not, as we're scouring websites and press releases for news about the rest of the season. We do ... http://lakecountyperformingarts.org/blog1/2009/01/02/getting-ready-for-round-2-jan-may/ I just returned from an outstanding Holiday concert presented by the Coriolis a cappella Chamber Ensemble, and had to brag on them... what a great concert!  The first half was the women of Coriolis performing Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols. Well-known area harpist Claudine Cappelle-Harig, as the sole instrumentalist, provided captivating ... http://lakecountyperformingarts.org/blog1/2008/12/14/coriolis-at-the-barn/ There are a number of opportunities to join in what appears to be a more-and-more popular Christmas tradition in Lake County: The Sing-Along "Messiah".  Handel's other major "sing-alongable" work "Judas Maccabeus" is also presented.  You can always  check the listings on our Events Calendar for a quick-and-easy look at details of each performance. Handel’s ... http://lakecountyperformingarts.org/blog1/2008/12/01/sing-along-messiah/