We begin our season with pre-concert festivities on the river and a surprising arrival by the Present Music musicians. We'll take an entertaining trip to the Casino by storytelling composer Phillip Bimstein. You''ll hear the riveting rhythmic intensity of Conlon Nancarrow's Suite for Small Orchestra and Eight Lines by Steve Reich. Kevin Stalheim will sing the poignant Hitchhiker Inscriptions by Harry Partch. What's that Spell by American Icon exploring composer Michael Daugherty takes a good hard look at the Queen of Dolls - Barbie! Join us for the post concert party on the river as we celebrate the beginning of our 19th season!