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Tickets
Upcoming shows
Here's our schedule for live shows this season. Information about shows, ticket sales, and musical guests will be added as it becomes available.
July 5, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance of A Prairie Home Companion from the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL.
(Ticket Information) |
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August 10, 2008
2 p.m. & 7 p.m. CT |
Two live Rhubarb Tour performances at the Lake Superior Big Top Chatauqua, Bayfield, WI
(Ticket information) |
August 12, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the Grandstand at the West Virginia State Fair, Lewsiburg, WV
(Ticket information) |
August 13, 2008
7:30 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, IN
(Ticket information) |
August 14, 2008
7:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, ND
(Ticket information) |
August 15, 2008
7:00 p.m. PT |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance from Redmond, Washington
(Ticket information) |
August 16, 2008
7:00 p.m. PT |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA
(Ticket information) |
August 17, 2008
8:00 p.m. CT |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Iowa State Fair Grandstand, Des Moines, IA
(Ticket information) |
August 19, 2008
7:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the Red Butte Garden, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
(Ticket information) |
August 20, 2008
7:30 p.m. MT |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance from Denver, Colorado
(Ticket information) |
August 21, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove, NJ
(Ticket information) |
August 23, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance (taped for broadcast September 6, 2008) from The Champlain Valley Fair, Essex Junction, VT.
(Ticket information) |
August 24, 2008
7:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, NH
(Ticket information) |
August 26, 2008
8:00 p.m. MT |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM
(Ticket information) |
August 27, 2008
8:00 p.m. PT |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at L.B. Day Pavillion at the Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR
(Ticket information) |
August 29, 2008
8:00 p.m. CT |
A live performance, (taped for later broadcast) from The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket information) |
August 31, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA
(Ticket information) |
September 1, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, MA
(Ticket information) |
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2008-2009 SEASON
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October 4, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance, from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
followed by the annual meatloaf supper and street dance.
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
October 10, 2008
7:30 p.m. CT |
A live performance from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
October 11, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance, from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
October 18, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance from Moody Coliseum at ACU, Abilene, Texas
(Tickets On Sale Aug. 16. More info soon.) |
October 25, 2008
TBD |
A live broadcast performance TBD
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October 31, 2008
7:30 p.m. CT |
A live performance from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 1, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance, from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 7, 2008
7:30 p.m. CT |
A live performance from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 8, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance, from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 14, 2008
7:30 p.m. CT |
A live performance from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 15, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance, from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 21, 2008
7:30 p.m. CT |
A live performance from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 22, 2008
4:45 p.m. CT |
A live broadcast performance, from The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
November 29, 2008
5:45 p.m. ET |
A live broadcast performance from Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH
(Ticket information) |
December 5, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live performance from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
December 6, 2008
5:45 p.m. ET |
A live broadcast performance, from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
December 12, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live performance from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
December 13, 2008
5:45 p.m. ET |
A live broadcast performance, from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
December 19, 2008
8:00 p.m. ET |
A live performance from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
December 20, 2008
5:45 p.m. ET |
A live broadcast performance, from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
December 27, 2008
5:45 p.m. ET |
A live broadcast performance, from The Town Hall Theater, New York, NY
(Ticket info coming soon.) |
Ticket order information
Ravinia Festival
Highland Park, IL
July 5, 2008 4:45 CT
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Ticket Prices: Lawn (general admission) $10, Pavilion (reserved) $30 and $60
Tickets go on sale online at www.ravinia.org on April 17. Tickets go on sale in person at the box office May 17 and by phone May 18 at (847) 266 5100. For more information go to www.ravinia.org or call (847) 266 5100.
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Lake Superior Big Top Chatauqua
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
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Tickets on sale now.
Tickets $35, $45, $55, $65
Tickets for both shows may be ordered online at www.bigtop.org
and are also available directly from the Big Top Box Office, phone 715-373-5552, M-F 9am-5pm.
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State Fair of West Virginia Grandstand
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:00pm
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Tickets on sale May 8.
Tickets $30 and $35
Tickets available online, by phone, and by mail.
Fair gate admission included with tickets ordered in advance. See www.statefairofwv.com for ticket purchasing details and more information.
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Indiana State Fair Grandstand
Indianapolis, IN
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Sponsored by WFYI Public Radio
Tickets $34 and $39
Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 12 at 10:00am.
Tickets available in person or by phone at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Box Office (317) 927-1482.
Tickets also available online at all Ticketmaster locations; www.ticketmaster.com; or charge-by-phone at (317) 239-5151.
All tickets include Fair Admission. For more information go to www.in.gov/statefair/fair/ or call the State Fair Box Office.
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Bismarck Civic Center
Bismarck, ND
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Sponsored by Prairie Public Broadcasting
Tickets $28, $42, and $54
Tickets go on sale to general public April 28, tickets available to Prairie Public Broadcasting members beginning April 21
Tickets can be purchased:
- at the Bismarck Civic Center Box Office
- online at www.ticketmaster.com
- Ticketmaster's Charge By Phone at (701)222-2121
- at all Ticketmaster Outlets.
Regular Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM-5 PM. Ticketmaster handles all ticket purchases by telephone.
Patrons with questions can call the Box Office at (701)355-1384.
For more information go to www.bismarckciviccenter.com and www.prairiepublic.org
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Marymoor Park
Redmond, Washington
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 7:00pm
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Tickets $39.50 and $62.50
Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 10 at 9:00 A.M. PT
Tickets available online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Tickets purchased day of show must be paid for in cash.
For more information go to www.concertsatmarymoor.com.
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Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, California
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 7:00pm
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Sponsored by KCLU Public Radio
Ticket prices $33, $43, $53, and $63
Tickets go on sale April 4 at 10:00am.
Tickets available in person at the Bowl Box Office, M-F 11:00am - 6:00pm
Tickets available by phone at (805) 583-8700
Tickets available online at www.ticketmaster.com
For more information go to www.sbbowl.com or call (805) 962-7411
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Iowa State Fair Grandstand
Des Moines, Iowa
Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 8:00 pm
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Sponsored by Iowa Public Radio
All tickets $25
Tickets on sale beginning April 19, and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets.
To buy tickets online, and for venue information, go to www.iowastatefair.com.
In-person sales start at the Fair July 7
Tickets do not include Fair admission see the Fair Web site for ticket packages and discounts. For more information, go to www.iowapublicradio.org.
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Red Butte Garden
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:00pm
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Sponsored by KUER Public Radio. Part of the Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series
Ticket prices $50 (Garden Members), $55 (General Public) $35 (Child), $57 (Day of Show)
Tickets go on sale May 19 to members of Red Butte Gardens.
Remaining tickets on sale to the general public June 2.
Go to www.redbuttegarden.org for ticket purchasing details and more information.
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Red Rocks Amphitheater
Denver, Colorado
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:30pm (doors open at 6 pm)
Tickets $29.00, $44.00, $64.00
All tickets include $4 parking fee and 10% City of Denver Facilities Development Admissions tax
Tickets on sale April 26 at 10:00am
Tickets available at all TicketMaster retail outlets and online at www.TicketMaster.com
More information at www.redrocksonline.com.
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The Great Auditorium
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 8:00pm
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Presented by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Tickets $40 and $45
Ticket sales begin April 1.
For tickets go to www.itickets.com.
For more information and ticket details go to www.oceangrove.org and click on "Family Entertainment"
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Champlain Valley Fair
105 Pearl St.
Essex Junction, VT 05452
August 23, 2008, 8 p.m.
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Live Rhubarb Tour Performance sponsored by Vermont Public Radio and the Budweiser True Music Series.
Ticket prices: $31.75, $42, $83.25
Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased online at flynntix.org, or by phone at (802) 863-5966.
This show will be taped for broadcast on September 6, 2008.
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Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion
72 Meadowbrook Ln
Gilford, NH 03249
August 24, 2008 |
Live Rhubarb Tour Performance sponsored by New Hampshire Public Radio: 7:00 pm ET
Ticket prices: $39, $59, $74
Tickets available online starting February 1st at 10:00am, www.meadowbrook.net. Tickets available by phone, box office, and outlets starting March 29th at 10:30am, (603) 293-4700. Please check the website for in person sales hours.
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The Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe, NM
Tuesday, August 26 at 8:00pm
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Presented by Fan Man Productions
Tickets $30.00 - $84.00
Tickets available by phone or in person from the Santa Fe Opera Box Office: (505) 986-5900 or (800) 280 4654, 9am-5pm, M-F. (Starting June 7, box office will be open Saturdays too). For more information go to www.fanmanproductions.com
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L.B. Day Amphitheater
Oregon State Fair
Salem, Oregon
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 8:00pm
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Sponsored by Oregon Public Broadcasting
Tickets $23 and $33
Tickets on sale June 14, 2008 at 10:00 am.
Tickets will be available for purchase at all Safeway TicketsWest outlets in Oregon, 1-800-992-8499 or www.Ticketswest.com.
All concert tickets include admission to the Fair.
For more information, go to www.oregonstatefair.org and www.opb.org
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Minnesota State Fair
Grandstand
1265 North Snelling Ave.
St. Paul, MN
August 29, 2008 8:00 PM |
Ticket Prices: $22 (grandstand), $27 (plaza)
Tickets on sale Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 am, and will be available at any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone at 651 989-5151 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Ticket price does not include MN State Fair gate admission.
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Cape Cod Melody Tent
Hyannis, Massachusetts
Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 8:00pm
South Shore Music Circus
Cohasset, Massachusetts
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 8:00pm
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Labor Day Weekend in Massachusetts
Tickets $51.25 – $66.25
Tickets for both shows go on sale to the public April 12 at 10:00am (tickets already available to Club Members).
For more information, and to purchase tickets, go to www.melodytent.org and www.themusiccircus.org
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Cincinnati Music Hall
Cincinnati, Ohio
November 29, 2008 5:45 PM |
Presented by WVXU 9.17 FM
Tickets go on sale October 2nd
For more information visit WVXU's Web site.
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| July 5 |
Live from Highland Park, IL |
| July 12 |
Compilation |
| July 19 |
Compilation |
| July 26 |
Compilation |
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