Sponsored by Eric Diefenbach & JK Brown, Patricia & Donald Weeden and Ann & Steve Carlson
With support from Kathleen & Dave Lyons, All Season Party Rentals, Pepsi and Westy Self Storage

DUE TO THE EXCSSIVE HEAT, THIS FREE EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS SO THAT ALL PATRONS CAN COMFORTABLY ENJOY THE SHOW.
Expo begins at 12pm in the lobby / Performance begins at 2pm

The Charles Ives Music Festival (CIMF) is a summer chamber music festival offering aspiring youth musicians the opportunity to perform side-by-side with world-class professional artists in chamber music groups. This event is free for the community and includes music that honors the legacy of Charles Ives through performances of his works, music of other American composers and musicians, and music that transcends the traditional boundaries of classical music. Music includes pieces by Chris Cerrone, CIMF Composer-in-Residence Hannah Lash, CIMF Artistic Director Paul Frucht, award-winning composer John Williams, Pulitzer-prize winning composer John Corigliano, and more! CIMF artists hold positions in major American orchestras such as the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Dallas Symphony, lead acclaimed chamber ensembles, and perform on Broadway. CIMF student musicians perform at an advanced level and play alongside the professional artists. Prior to the performance, which will now take place inside the theater, join us for our Expo in the lobby from 12 – 2pm featuring artisans and other local vendors sharing product information, samples and demonstrations.  There will be food samples, food for purchase and much more!

Community Vendors at the Expo:  Marla Beth Designs, Mirame Swim, Lydette Alexis Shop, Turning Point Healing Arts & Education Center, Makidada Handmade Jewelry, Rocks on Crocs, Rockwater Pottery, Cool Chick Leggings, Happy Art Chick, Norwalk River Valley Trail, Pink Lemon, The Hamlet NY, Music & Arts, oHHo Plants With Benefits, Java Tejidos, NVS KNITTing & CROCHETing

Tickets are FREE!  Click the “Reserve Your Free Tickets” button & fill out our reservation form above or call the box office to reserve yours today – 203.438.5795! You can also stop by People’s United (inside Stop & Shop, 125 Danbury Road, Ridgefield) and pick up tickets.  All tickets will be held at the box office until 1pm the day of the show.