The Whidbey Telecom Summer Nights Series takes place outdoors on the Zech Patio and indoors on the Mainstage and features favorite, regional artists sharing their remarkable talents.
An “Artist Meet and Greet” follows each performance.
Guests are encouraged to dress in layers or to bring a favorite blanket for outdoor events.
Mainstage performance
FIDDLES TO FIESTA: MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS
The evening’s program includes music from two continents, favorites such as “Tennessee Waltz,” “Fiesta Tropicale,” “Tico Tico,” and a selection of tunes from Disney’s Coco.
Performed by Whidbey Island Orchestra.
AUG 27 | 7:00 PM
Patio performance
BACH ARIAS AND CHAMBER MUSIC
Danielle Reutter-Harrah (soprano), Henry Lebedinsky (organ), and Tekla Cunningham (violin) perform a program of favorite Bach arias and chamber music and pieces by Johann Pachelbel and Johann Krieger.
AUG 29 | 2:00 PM
PAST EVENTS
Mainstage performance
BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
We’re the beneficiaries of Tekla Cunningham’s and Sheila Weidendorf’s year-long immersion in Johannes Brahms’ sonatas. Watch and listen.
JUN 27 | 2:00 PM
Patio performance
NATHANIEL TALBOT IN CONCERT
Nathaniel (guitar) and bassist Keegan Harshman play an evening of original songs, covers, and instrumentals. Switching between electric lead and acoustic fingerstyle guitars, the duo traverses the entire messy landscape of 'roots' music. This is their first show since fall of 2019.
Ticket includes admission to the Red, White, and Brew beer garden!
JUL 03-04 | 7:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Mainstage performance
THE HOT CLUB OF TROY
The Hot Club of Troy, with Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews, comes swinging back into summer with a sizzling slice of hot jazz. With an inspiring combination of the vintage sounds of Django Reinhardt and the original compositions of Troy Chapman, the band will have you dancing, jumping, tapping your toes, and generally having a swinging good time.
JUL 10 | 7:00 PM
Mainstage performance
LEROY BELL IN CONCERT
JUL 16 | 7:00 PM
Mainstage performance
WALT WAGNER: A MIDSUMMER CONCERT
Walt Wagner has been a prominent figure in Seattle’s music scene. Playing everything from standards to modern, his style knows no bounds and keeps evolving. The Walt Wagner Trio includes Dan Dean (bass) and Ben Smith (drums). Watch and listen.
★ Special thanks to concert sponsors Del Fadden, Bruce McCaw, Peter & Anna Marie Morton, Alan Mulally, Pam Schell, Steve Taylor, and Jon & Cindy Wilbert! ★
Jul 17 | 7:00 PM
Private home and garden
GARDEN PARTY & CONCERT
The afternoon begins in our hosts' beautiful gardens where we'll gather for small plates, local wines, and sparkling conversation. Following our social hour, we'll enjoy a program of music performed by Danielle Reutter-Harrah (soprano), Tekla Cunningham (violin), Maxine Eilander (harp), and Stephen Stubbs (guitar). Learn more here.
JUL 18 | 1:00 PM
Mainstage performance
NANCY NOLAN IN CONCERT
This is Nancy’s first live performance in a year and a half and she’s “filled to the brim” with songs she’s saved especially for us and from the heart.
Featuring jazz pianist Steve Christofferson and Keegan Harshman on bass.
JUL 31 | 7:00 PM
Patio performance
BARBARA DUNN IN CONCERT
Barbara presents an engaging and inspiring mix of originals, cover tunes, and selected songs from her recent album “On the Journey.”
She’ll be joined by Karen Calhoun and Samantha Sinai (percussion, strings, vocals, and woodwinds) and promises “there will be something for everyone!”