Ukulele Extravaganza
Saturday, April 16, 2016 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Our 2nd Annual
Celebrating a small instrument with the big following
Hosted by the Edukated Fleas, this evening of diverse ukulele music returns to the Center.
Attention ukulele aficionados, don’t miss this year’s celebration of the small instrument that’s big on charm. Come and hear a range of ukulele talent from New York, Connecticut and beyond, in a variety show format.
This year, renowned ukulele player Jim Beloff will be holding an afternoon ukulele workshop for Intermediate and Advanced Beginners where you can take your skills to a new level. There is a special combination price for the workshop and attending the performance.
The evening concert features special guests Jim and Liz Beloff, the Edukated Fleas, Uncle Zac and the Zactones, Liza and Lonesome, Peter C. North, Bella Brodsky, Donna and Rick Nestler, the Merry Ukesters, Ukes on the Lake and more!
Bring your uke because everyone gets to play.
Admission is $10 in advance and the workshop is $25, or $30 for both.
Tickets will be $15 dollars at the door.
Ukulele workshop: 3 pm - 5 pm
Concert: 7 pm - 10 pm
Flea Market Music ukulele books, CDs, Magic Fluke ukuleles and more will be for sale. Attendees are encouraged to come early and browse. www.fleamarketmusic.com
Ukulele builder Honu Ukuleles will offer quality ukuleles, made with Aloha: Each Honu Ukulele is individually hand crafted using traditional methods and quality woods. www.honuukes.com
Guitars and Ukuleles will also be on hand featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind instruments made from recycled and repurposed materials. www.facebook.com/RIGuitars/
Do you have a used ukulele or ukulele-related items you’d like to sell? Bring it to the Uke Swap table and for a small fee, you can offer it for sale. Contact Wendy for more details: edukatedfleas@gmail.com
Doors open at 6pm. Attendees are encouraged to come early and browse.
