Double-neck guitarist Mark Kroos performs May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. A Michigan native, Kroos started playing at 12. He shifted from songwriting to instrumental guitar, influenced by Michael Hedges. His “instrumental folk” style often uses both necks of […]
Still Young, an acoustic tribute to the music of Neil Young, performs April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. The trio grew out of the tribute band Forever Young and brings a more intimate acoustic sound. Forever Young has performed […]
Improv Your Day is a 2-hour workshop exposing participants to the art of improvisation. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. The program introduces the basics of improvisation through games and exercises focusing on awareness, relaxation, observation, voice and movement. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and a willingness to move helps. All experience levels […]
Hum, a new quartet, will perform Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at The Shepherd Center. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. The group features Nina Ott on organ and synthesizers, Steve Fell on guitar, John McKenna on saxophone and synthesizers, and Chris Lopes on drums and percussion. Their sound is rooted […]
Irish folk artist Pat Kelleher will perform Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at The Shepherd Center. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Kelleher is from Dripsey, a rural area in County Cork, Ireland. He has more than 40 years of experience as a folksinger, guitarist, and five-string banjo player. His influences […]
The Catnip Junkies bring high energy and bold brass to a Mardi Gras Party at the Shepherd Center on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. This is a reschedule after the 2026 winter storm cancellation on Saturday, Feb. 7. The band blends New Orleans jazz, swing, Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and rock ’n’ roll into […]
WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company will introduce its leadership and programs on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center. The event offers a chance to learn about upcoming classes, workshops, and productions. Organizers will also answer questions about getting involved in theater, both on stage and behind the scenes. Topics include auditions, acting, stage […]
The Jethros will bring their eclectic sound to The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 28. Music starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Group blends folk, blues, country, soul, swing, jazz, and bluegrass into a lively mix. Regular appearances at […]
A rare, high-energy collaboration comes to the Shepherd Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Funky Cat Five returns with guitars and trumpets drawn from the golden age of jazz and rock. Fans of Felix the Funky Cat will recognize the spark. New listeners get another chance to catch the sound live. Trumpeter Garret […]
The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts presents its first Cinema Shorts Showcase on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Three local, award-winning directors will screen 20-minute short films, followed by a group Q&A with the filmmakers and audience. Featured films include “Drowned,” directed by Ryan Nunes; “Cold Summer,” directed by Nick Bernat; and “Widow’s […]
The Hot Club Cheese Roll heads to The Shepherd Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. Music taps into the hot club jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, with swinging rhythms, lively strings, and plenty of personality. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door, plus fees. Concessions will be available […]
"Twain & Rogers: In Their Own Words" is a conversation between Mark Twain and Fairhaven native Henry Rogers, based on their real letters. Written by Beth Luey, the play follows their first meeting, Rogers’ help with Twain’s financial troubles, and their lasting friendship. It mixes humor, reflection, and Fairhaven history. Directed by Kiah Allaire, the […]
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