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The Calumet Theatre Presents:

The Tamburitzans –  Sunday, August 11th @ 3pm

• Humble Beginnings

It all began when Dr. A. Lester Pierce met tamburitza musicians MattL. Gouze, Frank Gouze, and Anthony Antoncic in the early 1930’s. His intrigue with the folk instrument sparked an idea which has endured as one of the world’s finest, longest-running live stage shows of its kind. Dr. Pierce negotiated work scholarships for these three young musicians and formed “St. Thomas Tamburitza Trio”.In 1937, headed east with their musical variety show, stopping in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Impressed with the cultural diversity of the city, the group made a permanent home for the ensemble in the form of a work scholarship agreement with Duquesne University. This newly formed group would eventually be known as the “Duquesne University Tamburitzans”, coined by a University reporter during the late 1940’s.

• Building a Tradition

The Tamburitzans ensemble expanded its repertoire throughout the past eight decades to include a wide variety of folk dance and music representing international cultures. Eighty plus years, several international tours, hundreds of performers, and hundreds of thousands of audience members later, the Tamburitzans’ show is an annual tradition for some, and a delightful new surprise for others. Year after year, generation after generation, the Tamburitzans dazzle audiences across the country with elaborate costumes and incredibly versatile musicians, singers, and dances. The talented young performers are full-time students who have chosen to continue the Tamburitzans’ legacy by bringing international cultures to the modern stage.

This voucher is good for one pair of top tickets to the August 11th show at the Calumet Theatre.

The Keweenaw Shopper recommends bringing the voucher to the Calumet Theatre Box Office to claim your tickets prior to the day of the show to ensure the best seating possible.