Applegate Folk Festival Benefit Concert – July 28, 2023 7:00 PM – Applegate Regional Theater

Friday, July 28th, 2023 beginning at 7:00 PM, Doors open at 6:00 PM 
This is a Benefit concert for the Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) and Applegate Regional Theater (ART-Inc)
Applegate Regional Theater, 87230 Central Road, Veneta, OR 97487
Tickets: $20.00 Advance Tickets Highly recommended 

Go to Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Concert

Join us for an evening of Celtic Harps, rare instruments and wondrous stories! On Friday evening, July 28th, the Festival will present a special concert to benefit Long Tom Watershed Council.

Musicians Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter will present a memorable summer evening of “Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments & Wondrous Stories” beginning at 7 pm.  Doors will open at 6 pm so you can arrive early and meet Steve.  Tickets are $20 (12 and under free). To purchase online visit the ART-Inc website. (ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED). Light refreshments will be available.

The featured artists are Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter. They will be performing on two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Cittern and more! The audience will enjoy traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland as well as heartwarming original compositions. They will present an enchanting blend of music and tales from their adventures as modern day troubadours. They hail from Oregon and tour extensively, both having successful recording and performing careers built from years of street performing and a background as rock musicians. They have performed with some of the biggest names in folk and acoustic music and have sold well over a million albums combined. Audiences are spellbound and enchanted with their unique show of breathtaking music both Traditional and original, with wondrous stories and humor entwined.

Lisa Lynne is a multi-instrumentalist and performer who has gained worldwide recognition for her original music featuring her Celtic Harp. She is widely acclaimed for composing memorable and heartwarming melodies on the Windham Hill/Sony music labels that have repeatedly placed in the Top 10 & Top 20 on the Billboard New age music charts. Lisa tours year round performing at large US festivals and performing art centers.

Aryeh Frankfurter’s musical endeavors began at the age of three when he undertook classical training on the violin. His progress enabled him to study under various master violinists, including concert master of the Chicago Symphony. Aryeh’s musical development led him to explore various ethnic and international musical genres, particularly Celtic folk music. At the age of fifteen Aryeh was introduced to the Celtic harp, an instrument which has become the focal point of his musical inspiration and expression.

We hope you’ll come and get to know Steve as well as to enjoy an evening of music and tales to BENEFIT the LTWC! 

 

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Concert

What time does the concert start? When does it end?
The performance starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be two, one-hour performances that bookend a ~30-minute intermission, including a 10-15-minute message about LTWC and our work. Expect the concert to wrap up by about 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. if you’d like to come visit our booth!

Where is the Applegate Regional Theater?
The address is 87230 Central Road, Eugene, OR 97402. It is two miles south of the intersection of Central Rd with Hwy 126. The theater is on the west side of the road. *Please note: if you search for “Applegate Regional Theater” in Google Maps a second, erroneous address may come up in Santa Clara off River Road. This is NOT correct, so please use the correct Google Maps address linked above. This address will also be printed on your ticket.

Is this an indoor or outdoor event?
This will be an indoor concert with theater-style seating.

How late can I purchase tickets online? 
Advance tickets will be for sale until noon on Friday from the ART-Inc website. When you purchase your tickets online, you will receive an email confirmation with your ticket. You can either print your ticket, or show them the email on your phone at the door.

Can I show up on Friday evening and buy tickets at the door? 
While advance tickets are recommended, there will very likely be some number of tickets available for purchase Friday evening at the theater.

How much are tickets for kids? 
Children 12 and under are free. Kids over 12 are the same $20 adult ticket rate.

Are there refreshments? 
Yes, Applegate Regional Theater will be providing cookies and punch.