Oct 17 Friday
During the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Rosales organ at St. James Cathedral, Seattle, we feature organ recitalists throughout the 2025-2026 concert season. Stephen Tharp, a Grammy-nominated concert organist and recording artist based in New York City, has built one of the most well-respected international careers in the world. We're honored and delighted to welcome him to the Cathedral!
Rosales Organ 25th Anniversary YearStephen Tharp, Concert Organist
PROGRAM:Joseph Jongen (1873–1953)Toccata, from Symphonie Concertante (1926)(transcription by Stephen Tharp)
Richard Wagner (1813–1883)Liebestod, from Tristan und Isolde (1859)(transcription by Edwin H. Lemare; adapted by Stephen Tharp)
Franz Liszt (1811–1886)Totentanz – Paraphrase on Dies Irae (1849)(transcription by Stephen Tharp)
INTERMISSION
Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971)The Rite of Spring – Le Sacre du Printemps (1913)-Part I-Part II(transcription by Stephen Tharp)
The Skagit Community Band Presents:“Music of the Masters”Timeless music from master composers Join the Skagit Community Band under the direction of Vince Fejeran, as we begin our 2025-2026 season by performing the music of Rimsky- Korsakov, Percy Grainger, William Walton, Georges Bizet and more. Our two concerts are at Maple Hall in La Conner Friday Oct. 17 at 7:30, and Brodniak Hall in Anacortes Sunday Oct. 19 at 3:00. Free Admission, donation gladly accepted. For more information please visit our website: Skagitcommunityband.org.
Oct 18 Saturday
Acoustic Eidolon offers concert-goers a chance to absorb some of the most powerful and intriguing music on the scene today. This dynamic duo of cello and guitjo/guitar and vocals brings a powerful and charming presence to the stage. A musical evening like non other, prepare to be swept away into a world of music you did not know existed. An all-encompasing experience of story, song, wit and humor.
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and imagination, featuring captivating works inspired by storytelling. From epic adventures to whimsical fairytales, each piece paints a vivid narrative through powerful melodies and rich harmonies. Let the band take you on a journey where every note tells a story—one you won’t want to miss.
Julie Giroux’s Riften Wed is a hauntingly beautiful and cinematic work that evokes the solemnity and emotional depth of a fantasy wedding ceremony, inspired by the world of video game storytelling. Mannin Veen is a heartfelt tribute to the Isle of Man by Haydn Wood, weaving together traditional Manx folk melodies into a nostalgic and expressive musical portrait. A delicate and introspective work originally from his Final Alice, Acrostic Song by David del Tredici blends lyrical lines with subtle dissonance to evoke the surreal and poetic world of Lewis Carroll. Last but not least, Johan de Meij’s epic Symphony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings brings Tolkien’s world to life through five vivid movements, each capturing the essence of iconic characters and scenes from the legendary fantasy saga.
Bring your friends, your family, and your love of music for a night that celebrates the timeless art of storytelling through sound.
Join us in celebrating our 42nd Anniversary, and in celebrating YOU - our amazing customers!
We will have Karaoke hosted by our GM, Brenton. We will also have a FREE appetizer buffet, and door prizes drawn every 30 minutes! Prizes include merch, gift cards, and more!
$5 cover.
9 PM - 12 AM
All ages until 11 PM.
Oct 19 Sunday
Oct 22 Wednesday
Featuring . . .Noah JohnstonKatie LindertJapheth Solaresand more...
Bring your horn and have a sit in!All ages, no cover charge.
Oct 23 Thursday
Three distinctive artists and educators, Nahre Sol, Tina Chong, and Alex Peh are joining forces for CWU PianoFest October 23-25!
Festival starts with showcasing a groundbreaking and innovative technology to connect with artists from all over the world acoustically in real-time (10/23 12 pm, 2 pm Recital Hall : Yamaha Disklavier workshop & masterclass), followed by an open rehearsal and workshop with Nahre, Tina, and Alex on Improvisation (10/24 1 pm Recital Hall : Improvisation workshop), ending with PianoFest Guest Artist Concert (10/24 7 pm Concert Hall : Nahre Sol, Tina Chong, and Alex Peh Concert). Festival ends with an all-day PianoFest competition that showcases pre-college and collegiate pianists from all over PNW on our stages (10/25 PianoFest Winner's Concert 5:30 pm, Concert Hall)Join us to be inspired.
Oct 24 Friday
Gesa Power House Theatre is excited to welcome Steve Leslie for this How Sweet It Is! performance. Join us on Friday, October 24 at 7PM as the nostalgic sounds of James Taylor fill our theatre.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of James Taylor in HOW SWEET IT IS!, an authentic and spellbinding concert event! Steve’s warm baritone and exceptional guitar technique (not to mention his uncanny resemblance) will have audiences singing along to such classics as “Carolina In My Mind,” “Shower the People,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Fire and Rain,” “Up On the Roof,” and many more. Based in Nashville and available to tour nationwide, HOW SWEET IT IS! is suited to presenters of all sizes, with scalable presentation options that deliver this great music at a number of different price points. Audiences are raving about HOW SWEET IT IS! and the level of genuine craftsmanship Steve Leslie brings to James Taylor’s incredible catalog of songs.
