Capitol Center for the Arts Presents Turtle Island Quartet 11/15

As part of the William H. Gile Series, the Capitol Center for the Arts presents the two-time Grammy Award winning Turtle Island Quartet in collaboration with the Luna Negra Dance Theater on Tuesday November 15th at 7:30pm. The Turtle Island Quartet will perform a solo act featuring the music of Jimi Hendrix the following night, Wednesday November 16th at 7:30pm. Both performances are free of charge, but tickets must be reserved to ensure seating.

The Turtle Island String Quartet , since its inception in 1985, has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 and most recently, the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, and by devising a performance practice that honors both, the state of the art has inevitably been redefined. Cellist nonpareil Yo-Yo Ma has proclaimed TIQ to be "a unified voice that truly breaks new ground - authentic and passionate - a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today."

The Luna Negra Dance Theater has established itself as a significant and vital component of Chicago's arts and cultural community. Founded by Cuban-born dancer and choreographer Eduardo Vilaro, Luna Negra celebrates the richness and diversity of Latino culture through the creation of works by contemporary Latino choreographers and through intensive, hands-on education programs that encourage discovery and exploration of personal and community identity. Steering away from stereotypes and folkloric representations, the company performs works of contemporary Latino dance with energy, power, and passion. Luna Negra makes its home in Chicago at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park, and tours nationally and internationally.

Tickets for these free Gile Series Performances are available now by calling 603-225-1111, online at www.ccanh.com, and at the box office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve your seat today.