Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry will open the 102nd Summer Music Festival at the Redlands Bowl on June 20 with a tribute to legendary divas, including pop icon Whitney Houston.
Redlands Bowl Performing Arts unveiled the full festival lineup on Friday, March 14. According to a news release, Henry will take the audience on a “joyful musical journey” celebrating Houston’s greatest hits, including “The Greatest Love of All,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Look To You,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Henry, who has previously performed at the Bowl, is an award-winning vocalist with three Top 10 U.S. Billboard albums to her credit, including her 2008 album, “The Very Thought of You.”
Her concert kicks off the free eight-week performance series, which will also feature a tribute to Jimmy Buffet and a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
Beverly Noerr, RBPA executive director, said the festival offers a mix of performances, with something for everyone to enjoy.
“There’s nothing like coming together with friends and family to experience all that the Bowl hasto offer,” Noerr said in the news release. “It’s a beloved tradition that brings our community closer each season.”
Most concerts are scheduled Tuesday and Friday evenings, June 20 through Aug. 16. Performances will also be held select Thursday evenings. All performances begin at 8 p.m. and seating is first come, first served. Redlands Bowl does not charge admission but donations are welcome at performances.
Here’s a look at the full lineup:
June 20: “Celebrating the Legacy of Whitney Houston and other Great Pop Divas” featuring Nicole Henry
June 24: The Grand Finals of the Young Artist Concerto Competition, featuring former Young Artists winner and internationally acclaimed violinist Miclen LaiPang
June 27: “Adventures in Parrotdise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet” featuring Barrie Cunningham and special guest William Kimbrough
July 1: “Bluegrass Under the Stars” with Rebecca Frazier
July 3: A Star-Spangled Evening of Patriotic Pops conducted by Nolan Livesay, with a guest appearance by the Inland Master Chorale under the direction of Joe Modica
July 8: Mariachi Continental de San Diego
July 11: Catapult
July 15: Navy Band Southwest
July 18: Naturally 7 (A capella)
July 22: Public dress rehearsal of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
July 24-27: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” produced and directed by Nathan Prince and Steve Simon of Legendary Productions
July 29: The Pack Drumline
Aug. 1: “The Jungle Book,” presented by State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara
Aug. 5: Bee Gees Gold
Aug. 8: Ireland with Michael Londra – Live!
Aug. 12: Phat Cat Swinger
Aug. 16: Fireworks Finale