2021-2022 Performance Series

2021-2022Performance SeriesCelebrating 14 Years of Entertainment

As we approach our 2021-2022 Season we arefilled with hope that all of our performanceswill be able to be presented for your enjoyment. We eagerly await Ohio’s guidelines andmandates for large gatherings and assure youthat all compliances will be met. Even more,we are anxious for you to enjoy these performances in the newly renovated Stroede Center for the Arts. You will be comfortable in thenew theater seating and enjoy one of the most acoustically perfect surroundings you have ever heard. With the help of the YoungPeople’s Theatre Guild and Ned and Anne Clark, your musical andtheater experience will be greater than ever. Thank you for yourcontinued loyalty and support.Roger Fisher, Executive DirectorWe are excited to once again be presentinglive entertainment. We thank our sponsors fortheir support of the DCCC and for helping tomake this happen. For summer, Music In YourParks will offer four outdoor concerts, and theJazz Festival will be held in July. Our Young Audience Series will kick-off outdoors with JustinRoberts, a favorite in Defiance. We have rebooked the phenomenal 2020-2021 artists toour 2021-2022 Bands & More, Sunday at the Stroede, and YoungAudience Series. Reggie Harris will also be returning for a “Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.” All current covid guidelines willbe followed to make sure our events are a safe experience for theartists, audience, and employees. Won’t you join us as we returnto live performances?Peg McDonald, Marketing Director

2021-2022 DCCC PERFORMANCE SERIESCelebrating 14 Years of EntertainmentJune 10, 2021 - Kaitlyn Schmit & The MoveJune 12, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeJune 24, 2021 - The Chardon Polka BandJuly 9, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeJuly 10, 2021 - Defiance Jazz FestivalJuly 22, 2021 - Billy McGuigan & The DownlinersAugust 12, 2021 - James LeBlanc & The WinchestersAugust 13, 2021 - Justin RobertsAugust 14, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeSeptember 11, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeSeptember 18, 2021 - The Magic of EliSeptember 24, 2021 - Jason Lyle BlackOctober 9, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeOctober 22, 2021 - The Small GloriesOctober 24, 2021 - Yang & OliviaNovember 5, 2021 - Opera On WheelsNovember 13, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeDecember 3, 2021 - SwingmaniaDecember 4, 2021 - TCT On Tour “Nutcracker Rocks”December 11, 2021 - Cinema at the StroedeJanuary 8, 2022 - Cinema at the StroedeJanuary 22, 2022 - Reggie HarrisJanuary 23, 2022 - Toledo Symphony Orchestra Brass TrioFebruary 12, 2022 - Cinema at the StroedeFebruary 25, 2022 - Madcap PuppetsFebruary 27, 2022 - Bridge & WolakMarch 12, 2022 - Cinema at the StroedeMarch 13, 2022 - Duo KalystaMarch 25, 2022 - Eleanor Dubinsky & Dario Acosta TeichApril 9, 2022 - Cinema at the StroedeApril 22, 2022 - Ted Yoder BandApril 24, 2022 - Minneapolis Guitar QuartetMay 6, 2022 - Aaron Ziegler & FriendsMay 14, 2022 - Cinema at the StroedeALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID GUIDELINES–1–

2021-2022 MUSIC IN YOUR PARKS SERIESPresenting SponsorDefiance Development & Visitors BureauKaitlyn Schmit& The MoveThursday, June 10, 7:00 pmTriangle Park655 Clinton Street, DefianceFrom Lima, Ohio, Kaitlyn Schmit & the Move consider themselves a variety band playing music of all kinds such as country, pop, 90s R&B andjust a dash of rock and roll. They bring a hard hitting, high energy, edgysound, and have opened for artists such as Joe Diffie, Aaron Lewis andChris Stapleton.The Chardon Polka BandThursday, June 24, 7:00 pmTriangle Park655 Clinton Street, DefianceThe Chardon Polka Band, known for its eccentricities, plays traditionalpolkas reminiscent of Lawrence Welk as well as punk rock versions of thesame songs. Comedic renditions of oddball favorites, bizarre audienceparticipation songs, and even polka-rock covers are part of its uniqueperformance.ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID GUIDELINESConcerts are free and open to the public.For more information call 419-784-3401 or visit www.defiancearts.org.–2–

2021-2022 MUSIC IN YOUR PARKS SERIESBilly McGuigan& The DownlinersThursday, July 22, 7:00 pmTriangle Park655 Clinton Street, DefianceBilly McGuigan & The Downliners present a high-energy, non-stop, rockand roll extravaganza featuring classic gems from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.Billy and his talented band have travelled the world covering songs fromthe Beatles, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Rondstadt,and even Elvis. Billy & The Downliners are a sure fire hit.James LeBlanc& The WinchestersThursday, August 12, 7:00 pmTriangle Park655 Clinton Street, DefianceAs a songwriter, James LeBlanc has written for Travis Tritt and Jason Aldean, and his songs have been recorded by Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney,Martina McBride, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw. LeBlanc is called by RollingStone “one of the new country artists you need to know.”ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID GUIDELINESConcerts are free and open to the public.For more information call 419-784-3401 or visit www.defiancearts.org.–3–

Follow us on Facebook // www.DefianceJazzFestival.comALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID GUIDELINES–4–

CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.Reggie HarrisSaturday, January 22, 2022, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the Arts319 Wayne Ave, DefianceDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream, but he did not dream alone.Skillfully using stories and music, storyteller and musician Reggie Harrishighlights how the contributions of Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman,Benjamin Banneker, Satchel Paige, and others helped Martin become aman who changed the world and added to the fabric of the nation.Presented in Partnership with Citizens in ActionEvent is free & open to the public–5–

2021-2022 BANDS & MORE SERIESPresenting SponsorAlbert W. & Veulah M. LeFevre FoundationJason Lyle BlackFriday, September 24, 7:30 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - Premier BankJason Lyle Black is an award winning pianist, entertainer, and composer famousfor his unique blend of music and humor. Also known as the “Backwards Piano Man,” Black has performed his blendof music and comedy all over the world.Ellen DeGeneres described his performance on her show as “unbelievable.”The Small GloriesFriday, October 22, 7:30 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - First Insurance GroupThrown together by accident for a showin Winnipeg, together Cara Luft and JDEdwards are The Small Glories. Theycall themselves folk singers who try towrite music to which people can relate. NPR music says Luft’s “banjo is todie for, while Edward’s guitar and vocalharmonies deepen and enrich the duo’ssound.”SwingmaniaFriday, December 3, 7:30 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - Debra HenchDefiance audiences are familiar withSwingmania, also known as “The JeffMcDonald Band.” Featuring one of thelargest musical libraries in the area withover 2,000 arrangements, Swingmaniareturns to Defiance to ring in Christmas with holiday songs in their unique“swing” style.–6–

2021-2022 BANDS & MORE SERIESEleanor Dubinsky& Dario Acosta TeichFriday, March 25, 7:30 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - The Second StoryTed Yoder BandFriday, April 22, 7:30 pmMultilingual vocalist/songwriter EleanorDubinsky has been called a “bright lighton the musical landscape.” Performingwith Argentinian guitarist/composerDario Acosta Teich, they bring a fresh interpretation of jazz, Latin, French, popular, and original songs.Stroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - ServiceMasterYoder’s hammered dulcimer cover ofTears for Fears’ Everybody Wants to Rulethe World became the most-watchedFacebook Live post in 2016. It’s impossible to believe one stringed instrumentcan sound like an entire rock band. Addpercussion and marimba, and the TedYoder Band brings fun and unique interpretations to popular songs by Journeyand the Beatles.ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID GUIDELINESBands & More Series Membership (5 concerts) is 60.00.Tickets are 15.00 per concert.Presenting SponsorSupporting SponsorsAlbert W. &Veulah M. LeFevreFoundationFor more information call 419-784-3401 or visit www.defiancearts.org.–7–

2021-2022 SUNDAY AT THE STROEDE SERIESPresenting SponsorMoats EnterprisesYang & OliviaSunday, October 24, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - Richard M. Small FamilyToledo SymphonyOrchestra Brass TrioHusband and wife piano-violin duo Yangand Olivia have performed through theUnited States at venues such as Ravinia and the Kennedy Center, as well asChina. Their concerts create an “unforgettable storytelling event” featuring acombination of Chinese music and Western classics.Sunday, January 23, 2:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - Richard Stroede FamilyEnsembles from the Toledo SymphonyOrchestra are no strangers to the Stroede stage. This season the TSO BrassTrio (Garth Simmons, Thaddeus Archer,and Alan Taplin) entertains with a performance of classics from the brassensemble repertoire. Please note, thisconcert will be held in the afternoon.Bridge & WolakSunday, February 27, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - Lynn & Kathy BergmanBridge (accordion and piano) and Wolak(clarinet and piano) are an internationally acclaimed duo who perform a uniquerepertoire of classical music. With deftvirtuosity and endless wit, these twogentlemen (with seven degrees in music) have been called the “Victor Borgesof the 21st Century.”–8–

2021-2022 SUNDAY AT THE STROEDE SERIESDuo KalystaSunday, March 13, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsMinneapolisGuitar QuartetEvent Sponsor - In Memory ofLeonard Myers & Dr. Judith KovacsFlutist Lara Deutsch and harpist Emily Belvedere met when collaboratingin 2017 at McGill University. Since thenDuo Kalysta has been playing chambermusic to artistic acclaim. They are alsofeatured soloists with the McGill Symphony Orchestra. Their debut albumOrigins was released in 2019.Sunday, April 24, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsEvent Sponsor - Defiance CollegeThe Minneapolis Guitar Quartet charmsits audiences with programs from Bachto Piazzolla to Prince. Having performedthroughout the United States, Europe,and Asia, MGQ is described as, “Morethan a guitar quartet, more than superbmusicians, and more than a chambergroup. They are ambassadors of sound,style, and substance.”ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID GUIDELINESBands & More Series Membership (5 concerts) is 60.00.Tickets are 15.00 per concert.Presenting SponsorSupporting SponsorFamily ofKeith & Mary TustisonFor more information call 419-784-3401 or visit www.defiancearts.org.–9–

2021-2022 YOUNG AUDIENCE SERIESPresenting SponsorsRotary Club of Defiance &Defiance Public LibraryJustin RobertsFriday, August 13, 7:00 pmTriangle Park655 Clinton St, DefianceGrammy nominated Justin Roberts hasbeen described by USA Today as the bestsong writer in the family music scene.Roberts navigates the joys and sorrowsof growing up as he dishes out whimsical rocking music for kids and parents.As his performance draws a large crowd,this concert will be held outdoors.The Magic of EliSaturday, September 18, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsPrepare to be dazzled by The Magicof Eli, a second generation magicianand one of magic’s hottest rising stars.The audience will be amazed with themodern magic and movement in thisspellbinding show that will make themlaugh, gasp, and clamor for more.Opera On Wheels‘The Stylist of Seville”Friday, November 5, 7:00 pmStroede Center for the ArtsOpera On Wheels returns to Defiancewith Rossini’s The Stylist of Seville. Thiscomic opera is adapted for kids andperformed by members of the ToledoOpera. The plot focuses on Figara, thetown stylist who happens to be in themiddle of everyone’s schemes andplans.– 10 –