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February 25
Shanghai Kunju Opera Theatre
February 26
Kol Simcha,
Europe's Klezmer Band
March 11
Celtic Fiddle Festival
April
1
The Acadian Trail
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and
Ad Vielle Que Pourra
April
29
Halau Hula Ka No Eau
Hawaii Arts Ensemble
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Friday,
February 25 at 8 pm
SHANGHAI KUNJU OPERA THEATRE

Experience 'Kun' drama at its finest. Melding singing,
dance, acting and martial arts into a breathtaking spectacle, this 30member
troupe debuts at Marsee with scenes from four operas including The Peony
Pavilion, the mostperformed work in China, and the hilarious and acrobatic
At the Crossroads. With English supertitles. 
Marsee Auditorium $29 / $26 (Children
12 & under: $8)
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Saturday,
February 26 at 8 pm
KOL SIMCHA
Europe's Klezmer Band 
Deftly blending klezmer's Eastern European folk roots with
the spontaneity of jazz and the virtuosity of Western classical music,
the Swiss ensemble whose name means "Voice of Joy" has captured audiences
in Israel, Europe and North America with their infectious dances, poignant
love songs and exuberant folk melodies. 
Marsee Auditorium $18 (Children 12 &
under: $8)
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Saturday,
March 11 at 8 pm
CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL


Representing Ireland, Scotland and Brittany respectively,
Kevin Burke, Johnny Cunningham and Christian LeMaitre have been called
"three of the finest folk violinists anywhere" (The Washington Post).
Supported by guitarist Soig Siberil, the trio fascinates audiences with
brilliant duelling, wry humor and deep and telling harmonies. 
Marsee Auditorium $18 (Children 12 &
under: $8)
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Saturday,
April 1 at 8 pm
THE ACADIAN TRAIL
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and
Ad Vielle Que Pourra 

Trace a musical odyssey that bridges two continents as
BeauSoleil, the band Garrison Keillor called "the best Cajun group in
the world," partners with Ad Vielle Que Pourra from Quebec, Canada. Revel
in Cajun music's rich legacy from the old provinces of France to Nova
Scotia to the Louisiana bayous. Limited dance area available. 
Marsee Auditorium $26 / $23 (Children
12 & under: $8)
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Saturday, April 29 at 8 pm
HALAU
HULA KA NO`EAU
Hawaii
Arts Ensemble
Become mesmerized by the stories and chants of Hawaii
as this ensemble from the Big Island stages authentic, traditional hula.
"Wearing plain white dresses with green leaves wound around their ankles,
wrists, necks and heads, the women looked like priestesses in dance" (New
York Times).
Marsee Auditorium $22 / $19 (Children 12
& under: $8)
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