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SUMMARY:Rolling Hills Music Festival - A Walk in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Actually\, life IS a walk in the park — at least for one night! Rolling Hills Music Festival kicks off with an immersive outdoor concert to be enjoyed at your own pace. Make your way through McFarland Park to the sounds of live classical music played by local and regional musicians: \n\nAmes native Caleb Hans Polashek will dazzle with original solo violin music inspired by Iowa’s natural landscape and moments of everyday life.\nHailing from eastern Iowa\, guitarist Abigail Rae will present a mix of historical works and her own compositions.\nDes Moines-based Erica Leake McKnight and Steven Kennedy join forces for the flute-guitar set you never knew you needed.\nFour Ames string talents form a one-night-only string quartet playing heartwarming tunes: violinists Dekel Luban and Gretchen Theesfield\, violist Nathalie Cruden\, and cellist Yeil Park.\n\nPack your blanket\, a snack\, and maybe some bug spray for an evening of music that feels exactly like summer is meant to.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/rolling-hills-music-festival-a-walk-in-the-park/
LOCATION:McFarland Park\, 56461 180th St.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rolling Hills Music Festival - Homeward Bound
DESCRIPTION:“We’re all just walking each other home\,” Ram Dass said. This program features string music that honors home and belonging: \nShelley Washington – Middleground (2015)\nMaurice Ravel – Sonata for Violin and Cello (1920–1922)\, dedicated in memory of the composer Claude Debussy\nAntonín Dvořák – String Quartet No. 12\, “American” (1893) \nRachel Walter\, violin\nAri Dubin\, violin\nRoslyn Green\, viola\nYeil Park\, cello \nLearn more on the Rolling Hills Music Festival website.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/rolling-hills-music-festival-homeward-bound/
LOCATION:Reliable Street Art Gallery\, 4625 Reliable St.\, Ames\, 50014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rolling Hills Music Festival":MAILTO:heyaridubin@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rolling Hills Music Festival  Community Play-Along - Ames History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Sat.\, Aug. 8\, 1 -3 p.m. | Ames History Museum\, 416 Douglas Ave. \nBring your instrument and join the band!  Students\, amateurs\, and professionals alike are invited to come together to play chamber music as it was originally intended to be played: not on big stages\, but among friends in intimate spaces. People can sign up in advance to receive parts to practice or just show up. \nPlayers of all levels are welcome to join. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Plus\, take a stroll through the Ames History Museum to view musical artifacts from the collection! \nLearn more about the Rolling Hills Music Festival. This is one of five events across four days! \nAmes History Museum will have free admission all day – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/rolling-hills-music-festival-community-play-along-ames-history-museum/
LOCATION:Ames History Museum\, 416 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rolling Hills Music Festival":MAILTO:heyaridubin@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rolling Hills Music Festival - Iowan Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Discover music being written now. In collaboration with the Iowa Composers Forum\, this program spotlights new works by Midwestern composers played by some of central Iowa’s finest musicians. \nPROGRAM:\nDenise Knaack – Twist Your Sail and Trust the Wind\nDaniel Swilley – On Awareness (world premiere)\nPeter Swanson – Crash Against Me\, You Will Find Something More\nWarren Gooch – MIMOS\nPhilip Wharton – Underground\nTimothy Kramer – Stelae (select movements) \nPERFORMERS:\nKimberly Helton\, flute\nGregory Oakes\, clarinet\nJonathan Sturm\, violin\nAri Dubin\, violin\nPeter Swanson\, cello\nNicholas Roth\, piano \nNote: Program is subject to change.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/rolling-hills-music-festival-iowan-sounds/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames – Gallery in the Round\, 1015 Hyland Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rolling Hills Music Festival - Children's Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a playful afternoon of chamber music designed especially for children 🎶 Musicians from Rolling Hills Chamber Music will introduce each piece in simple\, engaging ways\, showing how instruments work together to tell a story. \nKids can listen up close\, ask questions\, and discover how classical music sounds in a small ensemble. By registering\, you help us plan a welcoming\, comfortable space for young listeners and their families. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/childrens-concert
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/rolling-hills-music-festival-childrens-concert/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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