Save the date for the Festival– the third full weekend of August.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 and Sunday, August 22 , 2010 in Fowler Park. It runs from 10AM until 5PM. rain or shine.
10:00 am 10:00 Cyclone Singers
This 30 member group of costumed performers from Oconomowoc sing and dance a variety of songs.
11:00 am Vic Pagano, Jr.
LIsten to the best ragtime piano ever!
12:00 pm Wisconsin Philharmonic Ensemble
Professional ensemble. New and classical favorites.
1:00 pm Will Krieger
Featuring favorites of Ben Folds, Billy Joel, the Beatles, and other contemporary covers.
2:00 pm Oconomowoc Community Choir
Revel in the fun of this choir comprised of area singers.
3:00 pm Kenland Band (sponsored by Target Stores)
Ken Lonnquist and his band entertain us with a variety of music.
4:00 pm David and David Harrison
Father and son English folk singers.
Emcees provided by the Oconomowoc Toastmasters Club
10:00 am Wildlife In Need Center (sponsored by Books & Company)
Learn about the wildlife rehabilitation services offered by this local non-profit; they will share some animals that are currently in their care.
11:00 am MainStage Academy of Dance
Returning for their second year to the Festival, MainStage Academy will showcase its dancers and share how they focus on fun, learning, family, and artistic growth.
12:00 pm Kenland Band (sponsored by Target Stores)
Ken Lonnquist, a Madison-based songwriter, returns to the Festival with his talented support crew, that together make up the Kenland Band.
1:00 pm Oconomowoc Parks & Rec. Tae Kwon Do
Local Tae Kwon Do students will demonstrate their varied skills.
1-3:00 pm CLOWNS of Waukesha (sponsored by Ben Franklin Crafts)
Look for clowns in the Youth Stage area offering face painting, special balloon creations, and fun!
2:00 pm Orchestra O
An affiliate ensemble of the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra, this group of community players is performing at the Festival for the first time.
3-4:30 pm Hansing's School of Dance
Performers of all ages from this local dance studio will showcase their talents.
4:30-5 pm Oconomowoc Forensics
Students from the Oconomowoc Public Schools will share their public speaking skills through a variety of presentations.
10:00 am Christopher Camitta
11 year old Christopher is an award-winning composer, including National first place winner in the Music Teachers National Asso. Composition Competition at age 8 for his piece entitled “Afternoon at Schonbrunn”. In addition to original compositions, he will perform a variety of other classical pieces.
11:00 am Kinza Hagerup
Born in Ghana, West Africa and adopted by a missionary family, 17 year old Kinza enjoys performing a variety from different genres such as David Lanz and Chopin and some of her own compositions.
12:00 pm Eric Andersen
This high energy performer plays and sings cover favorites such as the Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, and original compositions with thoughtful lyrics.
1:00 pm Lynne and Mark Carlstein
Heard described as Oconomowoc’s own Lunt and Fontanne, Lynne (vocals) and Mark (piano maestro) perform a delightful hour of music from Broadway hits, jazz standards, and all time favorites.
2:00 pm Tim Clausen
Growing up in the Fowler Park neighborhood, Tim comes back to entertain with an hour of original jazz and jazz standards.
3:00 pm Stan Markus and the Milwaukee Guitar Quartet
Jason Behr
Scott Emmons
David Weller
The Milwaukee Guitar Quartet , conceived as a classical guitar quartet, began performing in the winter of 2008. Current Quartet repertoire spans the range from Baroque to Sousa.
4:00 pm Jeff Leonard
Performing an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and folk.
Sunday on the Pavilion Stage
10:00 am Bill Peebles
24 years of Bill playing our old favorites on the piano
11:00 am Jeff Leonard
Performing an eclectic mix of country, jazz, and blues.
12:00 pm Wisconsin Philharmonic Ensemble
Professional ensemble. New and classical favorites.
1:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Artist Awards and Student Scholarship Awards
2:00 pm Civic Broadway Singers
Under the direction of Abby Lorenz, Broadway classics are brought alive by intergenerational voices.
3:00 pm Ken Lonnquist (sponsored by Target Stores)
Ken is back with another hour of "merriment, imagination, and glee."
4:00 pm Nora Collins
A fresh voice playing a mix of originals and covers.
Emcees provided by the Oconomowoc Toastmasters Club
11:00 am Robin Leatherberry
Songs about life, love, and sunshine.
12:00 pm Ken Lonnquist (sponsored by Target Stores)
Ken is back with another hour of "merriment, imagination, and glee."
1:00 pm To The Pointe & Lake Country Dance Theatre
Be ready to enjoy a wide variety of dancing and theatrical entertainment from this talented group of Lake Country dance students.
1-3:00 pm CLOWNS of Waukesha
(sponsored by Ben Franklin Crafts)
Look for clowns around the Youth Stage area, offering face painting or fun balloon creations
2-2:30 pm Fanka Foli
First time to the Festival, this drum group from the Wauwatosa area will share their "energetic music" with unique rhythms.
3:00 pm First Congregational Teen Ringers
Director Karl Kay returns to the Youth Stage with a group of young ringers.
10:00 am Monte Liebman, Pianist - Maria Zellmer, Vocalist
Monte and Maria have graced the Piano Stage for over 20 years by performing his original compositions.
11:00 am Will Krieger
Will is a music major at UW Whitewater. His favorite thing to do in the whole world is play piano and sing, from the old (Beatles) to the more contemporary Ben Folds. He’s played on the piano stage since he was 14.
12:00 pm Ellen Figueira, Piano - Sandra Figueira, Clarinet
This mother-daughter duo plays from standard classics to standard jazz in their dance repertoire program.
1:00 pm Ellen Mc Donald
The owner of Hartland Music performs her original stylings of your piano favorites. At the end of her performance, she will team up with Ellen Dixon to play some amazing piano duets.
2:00 pm Ellen Dixon
Ellen will perform her favorite and timeless classical pieces.
3:00 pm Mark Carlstein, piano - Tom Angsten, bass
Mark returns to the stage for a good hour of jazz along with the soulful performance of double string bassist, Tom Angsten.
4:00 pm Eric Andersen, Reprise
The Festival comes to a close with Eric doing his Grand Finale!