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          The Earlville Opera House's Summer Performance Series tries to outdo itself with another year of fabulous talent in the intimate setting of the historic 1892 theater.
          Highlights of the season include American legend of country-rock.***Cancelled*** Dr. Hook Featuring Ray Sawyer, bringing his brand of country rhythm and blues with memorable classics like "Sylvia's Mother" and "On The Cover of the Rolling Stone" to the stage in two great shows on June 22nd.***Cancelled***
          In July, national treasure and folk-icon Odetta will grace the stage with her powerful mix of folk, blues and gospel. In August, come see that venerable institution of traditional New Orleans' jazzThe Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Then we'll round out the season with Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer, Roger McGuinn, co-founder of The Byrds whose seminal music bridged rock and folk.
          McGuinn is one of the great musical innovators and visionaries of the electric 12-string guitar.
          World music opens the season on June 8th with the exhilarating sounds of Alex Torres y Los Reyes Latinos with their Latin rhythms and horns. In August, the sensational Celtic band Beolach from Cape Breton will delight with not one but two of the world's best women fiddlers.
          The Opera House continues to honor the extraordinary American contribution to the world of music with a variety of American artists from different genres. In June, hear the unbelievable harmonies of a cappella ensemble DaVinci's Notebook as they poke fun at the Back Street Boys, N Sync and other popular musicians. For blues and jazz lovers, June ends with the rockin' Chicago blues of the Downchild Blues Band and July starts with the all-American sounds of jazz with Triple Play a trio featuring Chris Brubeck, son of Dave Brubeck.
          American roots music will have your feet stomping this summer. To commence, you'll be treated to the musically tight harmonies of bluegrass band, Luther Wright & The Wrongs in July.
          You probably never thought to ask 'what if Pink Floyd became a bluegrass band?' - Luther and his zany group explore this new territory. In August, the sweet fiddle and accordion of Cajun band Charivari will bring Louisiana's best export to central New York. In September, catch the rough and tumble Texas swing music of Jo Miller and Her Burly Roughnecks.
          For those who love the; stage, Sherbume Music Theater Society returns in August with another superb performance. Don't miss the fun as they present "Godspell." In September, contemporary British theater makes its way to central New York with the Sumbrit Theatre Company's startling and thought provoking presentation of "Conversations with a Cupboard Man."
          For the youth of the new millennium, it's great to be a kid again this summer at the EOH. Children will be treated to several free events thanks in part to Madison County Youth Bureau's continued support. One of these will be the return of Afro-Brazilian dance and percussion sensation, Nego Gato in June. The Children's Circus Camp also returns for its fourth season this summer. Kids can run away, join the circus, and still be home in time for dinner! The camp will run from 9:00 to 2:30 daily for two weeks starting July 22nd and ending with their final performance to the public on the evening of august 2nd.