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The Granville BID’s Grandioso: A Multicultural Celebration of the Arts
May 8, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Grandioso is the first and only celebration of Milwaukee’s diversity. Grandioso is a multi-cultural arts celebration expressed through reggae music, blues, jazz, choral, dance, arts spoken work, and food and drink. Grandioso’s entertainment lineup will delight crowds all day long:
Reggae from Unity the Band
Unity… Band is an award-winning original roots reggae group based in Wisconsin..They treat fans to old Roots Reggae favs, along with original music blending influences of roots, rock, blues, funk and reggae into their own unique style.
NuBlu, featuring Carlisle Guy, son of Chicago Blues famed Buddy Guy
NuBlu, featuring Carlisle Guy, daughter of Buddy Guy, brings r&b, blues, and pop music to crowds and delights audience all over the world. This is a rare chance to hear a group that calls Legends in Chicago home and rocks and entertains crowds from Sturgis to Brazil and beyond.
The awarding winning dance group, The Gravity Benders
Gravity Benders have won many awards in dance
Local actor, Delvyn Crawford
Delvyn Crawford has travels the country performing his one man spoken word performances that convey hope. He is a United Way spokesman who tells stories in original spoken word spoken in verse and poetry.
The Heritage Chorale of Milwaukee
The Heritage Chorale of Milwaukee is headed to Carnegie Hall in New York again, but before they leave they are coming to Grandioso. The diverse Heritage Chorale performs a wide spectrum of choral literature, from the classics to jazz.
Scott Summers on Sax
Scott Summers is a saxophone player based in Milwaukee. He’s been blowing the horn for 30 years — and about 10 years ago, he started playing on the street
Artists, vendors, spirits and food trucks round out the event, making for a magnificent day in Granville!