A Salute to the Arts
August 20, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Festival introduces a new event on Sunday afternoons. “A Salute to the Arts” is inspired by the original Festival of Arts, which featured a variety of artistic endeavors including theater, literature, dance and more. In 2017, each week will spotlight a different art form.
Featured Event: Music
From Jobim to Djivan: Great Composers of Bossa Nova
Brazilian Bossa Nova writers took America by storm in the 1960’s led by Antonio Carlos Jobim whos numerous massive hits included “Girl From Ipanema” and “Corcovado.” The Bossa Nova movement had various contributors including many brilliant composers, such as Djivian, Dori Caymmi, and Milton Nascimento. Grammy Nominated Anne Walsh and Tom Zink will perform some of the great music of these iconic composers as well as contemporary Brazilian composer Kleber Jorge, who will join Anne and Tom onstage.