Performance schedule

July 16-18, 2010

An eclectic blend of sights and sounds are on stage at da Vinci Days.  Enjoy a multitude of daytime performances in the shade of the majestic oak trees on the park-like grounds of Oregon State University.  Bring your blanket and stretch out under the stars for the evening Main Stage performances.

Performances

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Listen, watch, or move to an eclectic blend of sights and sounds in our performance lineup, under the stars or in the shade in an outdoor, park-like setting. You'll see a variety of entertainment both on and off the stage. There's music for listening and dancing, comedy, performance art, and more!

Performances

The Cabiri Performance Troupe

On Friday, watch the installation of Daedalus, the Troupe's freestanding aerial dance structure and get ready for multiple performances on Saturday and Sunday.

 

OSU Lower Campus, multiple performances Saturday & Sunday

Friday, Jul 16: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, Jul 17: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, Jul 17: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, Jul 17: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, Jul 18: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, Jul 18: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, Jul 18: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
The Cabiri Performance Troupe
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Rootdown

The infectious enthusiasm of Rootdown's performance will have you smiling and moving your feet.

 

Main Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Friday, Jul 16: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rootdown
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Grupo Fantasma

"They blast off in their own funktified, genre-breaking directions." -Billboard Magazine

 

Main Stage Friday Headline, OSU Lower Campus

Friday, Jul 16: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Grupo Fantasma
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OSU Steel Drums

Sway to the vibe of the only family of acoustic instruments invented in the 20th century!

 

Shady Stage on Campus Way, Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
OSU Steel Drums
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Ukrainian Dance-Arts Center Globetrotter Camp

 

Shady Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ukrainian Dance-Arts Center Globetrotter Camp
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Adams Elementary Marimba Ensemble

 

Shady Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Adams Elementary Marimba Ensemble
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Common Pulse

Join the Rhythm Circle and experience the joy of group music.

 

Shady Stage on Campus Way, Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Common Pulse
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Pseudoboss

Constructed with a heavy influence of classic rock.

 

Shady Stage on Campus Way, Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Pseudoboss
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Opal Creek

Tight and timeless, full and worldly, old-time and bluegrass at its best.

 

Shady Stage on Campus Way, Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Opal Creek
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Matt the Electrician

Melodically kindhearted, the music tells rich, simple stories.

 

Main Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Matt the Electrician
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Intervision

Combining elements of soul, jazz, and funk within the construct of adult-flavored pop

 

Main Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Intervision
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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Modern brass-band music that embraces be-bop, funk, and rhythm-and-blues.

 

Main Stage Saturday Headline, OSU Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
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The Charlie Brown Juggling Show

Blazing torches, balls, tophats, broadswords and machetes!

 

Shady Stage on Campus Way, Lower Campus

Sunday, Jul 18: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Charlie Brown Juggling Show
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Space Neighbors

Funky grooves, blasting off at the speed of fun.

 

Shady Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Sunday, Jul 18: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Space Neighbors
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Rhys Thomas Science Circus

An amazing performance of hilarity and dexterity.

 

Shady Stage on Campus Way, Lower Campus

Saturday, Jul 17: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, Jul 18: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rhys Thomas Science Circus
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The Flow

Bursting with great vocals, interesting arrangements, and blistering instrumentals.

 

Shady Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Sunday, Jul 18: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The Flow
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da Vinci Poetry Slam

As poet or spectator, join us for a riveting poetry competition! Poets in performance, speaking their personal, political, spiritual, and social thoughts.  Seating area at the outdoor dining canopy provides an oasis for spectators to enjoy a cool drink and watch the Slam unfold.

 

11th and Jefferson, Mangiamo Bistro

Sunday, Jul 18: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
da Vinci Poetry Slam
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Voodoo Mountain Zydeco

"Voodoo Mountain Zydeco adds some jam band groove to the old Bayou vibe..." The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon

 

Shady Stage, OSU Lower Campus

Sunday, Jul 18: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Voodoo Mountain Zydeco
 
 
   

Musicians and performers are a highlight of the weekend activities.  If you would like to be considered for the 2011 festival, our on-line application will be available from December 2010 through March 15, 2011.

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