Ellen hosts nights of Irish tradition, eclectic stage performance
After a barn-burning month of shows, Downtown Bozeman’s historic Ellen Theatre keeps the stage entertainment coming this spring with a pair of upcoming live performances.
Dervish, one of Ireland’s best known traditional bands, performs for Ellen audiences on Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music,” Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 30 years. They have played festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and performed at the Great Wall of China. The band’s line-up includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s most popular singers, Cathy Jordan. Tickets are $29.50.
Following Tuesday, March 22nd, James Sewell Ballet presents “Earth Tomes” at 7pm. This project features the Minnesota-based dance company as well as Roots in the Sky, Montana’s premier chamber choir. Singers and dancers take the stage simultaneously for a collaborative performance of ballet and choir, structured around the music of J.S. Bach. Through sound, movement, and projection, ‘Earth Tomes’ explores a series of juxtapositions: ballet/choir, historical/contemporary music, urban/rural settings, and sacred/secular perspectives on death and grief. This event is produced in partnership with the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky. Tickets start at $16.
Mask requirements are on a show-by-show basis for all attendees. Wine, beer and concessions will be sold in the lobby one hour before each event. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming happenings is available at www.theellentheatre.org. For additional inquiries, call the box office at (406) 585-5885. •