Three’s company
The grounds of the Lincoln City Cultural Center are under construction with the long-awaited Cultural Plaza project, but rest assured, the center is still open, with a slate of concerts scheduled throughout May.
The music starts this Saturday, May 6, with a CD release concert for Grammy-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane and viola de gamba master Carolyn Surrick. They’ll perform a program of beautiful Renaissance, Baroque and Celtic music, plus original compositions. Reserved seats are $25 each.
On Sunday, May 14, the center presents Ensemble Sangineto, a trio from Italy that blends ancient harmonies and sonorities with modern rhythms, interpreting music from the Irish, Breton and French traditions. Twins Adriano and Caterina Sangineto, performing on the harp and psaltery, are joined by Jacopo Ventura, guitarist and bouzouki player. A folk concert that you won’t soon forget. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students and $20 for kids.
The May lineup closes out on Friday, May 26, with a performance from pianist, composer and accompanist Milo Graamans, a local favorite who has performed with everyone from the Lincoln Pops Orchestra to the Red Octopus Theatre Company. In 2019, he debuted his original musical, “She Loves Me Not,” at the Newport Performing Arts Center. At the Cultural Center, Milo will be performing “Affirmations of Hope,” which offers audiences “A musical journey of growth… from darkness and trauma to solace through change.”
This program of original and classical music will be played on the center’s Baldwin M2, with help from a few of his talented friends: Ian Smith on guitar and vocals, Nikki Paige on vocals, Cameron Locklear on bass and Barbara Le Pine on drums and vocals.
This program has a run time of about 80 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $15 for kids and $20 for adults.
All concerts start at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
• Don't let the reduced parking keep you from enjoying arts, culture and education at the Cultural Center. If attending an event with a number of people, please consider car-pooling. There are currently 25 spots available in the parking lot, and thanks to generous neighbors, there are a few other options for you to consider.