Britt Buzz June 2022

Welcome to Britt’s 60th Anniversary Season!

The wait is over. ZZ Top kicks off the season this coming Sunday night and the hits keep on rolling from there. The Britt Festival Orchestra season begins in mid-June - a month earlier than in the past. And Britt Presents concerts continue through September. So much to experience! See you on the Britt hill!

• CEO’s Welcome
• Britt Festival Orchestra Season
• Britt Presents Season
• Don’t Be Fooled!
• Fine Arts Poster Artist
• Volunteer Update
• BrittKids Koncert Schedule
• June Trivia

CEO’s Welcome!

Welcome to the Britt Presents season! After months of behind the scenes work, it’s time to take to the stage and experience live performance in one of the most beautiful venues anywhere. What a treat!

It’s my first Britt summer as your President & CEO, and I’m so excited to experience it with you. I’m totally blown away by the star power we’ll get to experience together. Whether you’re here for Sarah McLachlan, Jim Gaffigan, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt & Mavis Staples, Lindsey Stirling, or any of our other amazing acts, I’m sure you’ll be telling your friends about it for weeks to come. Whatever shows you attend, I hope you’ll also consider buying a ticket for another kind of show  – maybe even something outside your comfort zone. At Britt, you can take a chance on something new knowing that you’ll have a wonderful time.

Of course, none of this would be possible without your patronage and support. Your ticket purchases and donations bring the music to life in our concert hall under the stars. Thank you!

— Abby McKee, President & CEO

 
Britt Festival Orchestra Season

YOUR Britt Festival Orchestra season begins June 17th with an Anniversary Spectacular and runs through July 3rd with Rhythms of the Barrio. Music Director & Conductor Teddy Abrams has once again created a season that represents the best of both traditional and modern orchestral music. There is truly something for everyone, including a morning Family Show for the kids, during our three-week spectacular 60th Anniversary Season!

The Britt Festival Orchestra Season is made possible by our generous season sponsors and individuals like you, thank you!

BFO SEASON SPONSOR: JAMES M. COLLIER

SPONSORS:
BELLE FIORE ESTATE WINERY | PACIFIC RETIREMENT SERVICES
ROGUE VALLEY MANOR | CUTLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

SUPPORT: THE CARPENTER FOUNDATION
 

Britt Presents Season Kickoff

The complete Britt Presents 2022 season is upon us! There are so many great concerts to see this summer - and many are selling out fast. Don’t wait to purchase your tickets. The season kicks off with ZZ Top and Sarah McLachlan  - then the concerts take off into September. Get your tickets now for a summer celebration under the stars!

Don't Be Fooled!

Many ticket resellers such as StubHub, Seat Geeks, and Tickets-Center offer Britt tickets at very inflated prices.

Make sure to purchase your tickets for Britt concerts only at BrittFest.org to get the lowest prices possible and to be guaranteed that your ticket is legitimate.

Britt cannot guarantee ticket purchases made at other websites.
 

Meet this year’s Fine Arts Poster artist - Trisha Stricklin.

We love this year’s poster art: a beautiful oil painting of goldfinches and a violin titled “Natural Harmony”. Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley of California, Trisha knew at an early age that she was going to be an artist. After completing high school Trisha completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Honors in drawing and illustration at the California College of Arts and Crafts, beginning a successful 25-year career in San Francisco as an award-winning designer/art director and illustrator. In 2004 Trisha relocated to the Rogue Valley in order to become the staff artist for Harry & David in the product design department.

Semi-retired, she now devotes herself to painting full time, and to the continuing development of her own unique view and artistic voice: “The process of creating art is a never-ending journey of discovery, interpretation, and development.”

Are you an artist and interested in becoming a Britt Fine Arts Poster artist? We will be selecting artists for the next three seasons this summer - watch for a Call for Artists from June 7-July 8. Details will be provided via email and Britt social channels in the coming week.
 

Volunteer Update!

We concluded our spring volunteer recruitment in early May, reaching our target of 300 volunteers by welcoming over 90 new volunteers to the 2022 season. Already these folks have donated hours worth over $3600 and we haven’t had a single performance yet! Thanks so much to our returning volunteers and to those starting many years with us.
 

Summer brings concerts for kids too! The FREE BrittKids Koncerts are coming, starting June 8th with the King of the Pipers, presented by Kevin Carr and Josie Mendelssohn as well as shows by GRAMMY nominated artists Nanny Nikki and Aaron Nigel Smith and a bunch of others. Check out the full Koncert schedule:

Join us At the Britt Performance Garden except where noted
Early Entry 9:45 AM for Klub Members
All Shows Start at 10:15 AM

JUN 8 | WED | Kevin Carr and Josie Mendelssohn
King of the Pipers

JUN 13 | MON | Silent Movement International
Scout’s Silent Robot Dance Party

JUN 21 | TUE | GRAMMY Nominated Nanny Nikki + Red Yarn
Nanny Nikki & Red Yarn Share the Stage

JUN 29 | WED | Alexandra Preucil & the Britt Festival Fellows Quartet
Bearto’s Bunch O’ Strings

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This show is at the Butler Bandshell at Lithia Park in Ashland:
JUL 1 | FRI | People of Earth
Immigrant Groove
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JUL 14 | THU | Gabriel Globus-Hoenich + Bryan Jeffs
Crash, Bang, Boom!

JUL 19 | TUE | Ballet Folklorico
Dancing Through Mexico

JUL 27 | WED | THE Carr Family
Fiz & the Magic Fiddle

AUG 9 | TUE | Silent Movement International
Scout’s Silent Robot Dance Party

AUG 18 | THU | GRAMMY Nominated Aaron Nigel Smith + Red Yarn
Smith & Yarn

In case of inclement weather, we will use an alternate indoor venue .
Check Facebook page for details morning of show by 9AM.

Become a BrittKids Klub Member Today!

Want to receive emails with the full BrittKids Koncert lineup and so much more? Sign up today and get ready for a summer of fun!

Remember to share the link with all of your friends who would like to join the BrittKids Klub.
 

No Smoking on the Britt Grounds

Attention: Britt is now a fully non-smoking venue. No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed on the Britt Pavilion grounds.
 

The Britt Festival Orchestra season kicks off with a work by Timo Andres, a commissioned piece written and performed by guest artist Sebastian Chang, and Symphony No. 3 by Ludwig Van Beethoven.

What is the name given to Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony?

The 5th person to email Britt’s Director of Marketing, Mike G, with the correct answer, will win a pair of lawn tickets to the opening night concert on June 17th.
 

Note: Britt Trivia winners who have won within the past six months are not eligible to win this month’s prize.