ECPA presents “An Intimate Evening with Third Coast Percussion”

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

Join us as we continue our newest fundraising series, ECPA presents “An Intimate Evening with Third Coast Percussion”

The Drum Also Sings

GRAMMY® Award-winning Third Coast Percussion invites curious listeners on a musical journey that will surprise, delight, and disrupt everything you thought you knew about percussion! This intimate program showcases the infinite range of what percussion music can do: from gorgeous melodies to driving drums–and everything in between.

ENJOY SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS:

Maggie Crichton, Timothy Christian High School: Bongos/Conga

Alexi Malamis, York High School: Timpani

Ian Sztela, York High School, 2024: Bass Drum

Quinton Pintozzi, York High School: Low Marimba

Lauren Mikos, York High School: High Marimba

Under the Direction of Mason Lampa, York High School, 2020, DePaul University Jazz Studies, 2024: Drum Set

6:30pm: Doors Open at Stage 119.

7:00pm: ~75 minute program begins followed by Q&A with Third Coast Percussion

TICKETING:

RESERVED SEATING OPTIONS: VIP Tables for 6, Lounge Area for 7, Dedicated Area for a Group of 20

GENERAL SEATING: Please note that all tickets, unless purchasing VIP, Lounge, or Dedicated Area for a Group, are general seating based on first come, first serve.  Please, no saving seats prior to doors opening.

ADULTS/SENIORS: $40; STUDENTS: $20 (please show ID)

PARKING:

Limited street parking is available.  The parking deck at Schiller and Commerce is recommended. Two entrances to the event are:

Enter Stage 119 for the event at 119 Commerce Avenue (one block east of York Street, between First and Schiller).  This is the entrance, on Commerce, directly across from the parking deck at Schiller and Commerce and the Police Station.

Enter through Modern Plate off of York Street.  You will need to walk through Modern Plate to the entrance to Stage 119.

This programming is appropriate for all ages.

DINING:

Guests are invited to Explore Elmhurst and dine in Elmhurst City Centre before the Show.  The following local businesses will offer specials for you to dine in and be out in time for the Show.  When making your reservation, please mention ECPA presents “An Intimate Evening with Third Coast Percussion”.

TANNINS, 112 N. York Street: $5 off any Conservas.  Mention ECPA when making your reservation at 630.834.4800.

ARMAND’S PIZZERIA, 105 W First Street: 2 Glasses House Wine, Choice House Salad/Cup of Soup (2 people), 14″ Thin Crust, 1 topping (feeds 2-3 adults).  $40 + tax.  Contact Robyn Pretzie @ 630.215.5148. Reservation appreciated between 4:30-5:30

PAZZI DI PIZZA, 105 S. York Street: $10 off any bottle of wine.  Mention ECPA to your server.  For reservations, call 630.279.2323

“commandingly elegant” (New York Times)

“an inspirational sense of fun and curiosity” (Minnesota Star-Tribune)

“Third Coast Percussion continues to push percussion in new directions, blurring musical boundaries and beguiling new listeners” (NPR)

“virtuosity and deft, precisely timed wit” (Washington Post)

“Impressively combining creative fearlessness with reverent precision” (BBC Music Magazine)

This event is made possible by the generous support of the

DuPage County Small Non-Profit ARPA Program.