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ALL PERFORMANCES | FORD SERIES | ARTIST SERIES | 108 FORD CENTER SERIES
 United States
Air Force Band
of Mid-America
Friday, October 5 •
8 p.m.
The United States Air Force Band has
endeared itself to millions of listeners
for more than 60 years through its
exhilarating music. Since its formation
in 1941, the Air Force Band has
brought superb music and exciting
entertainment to music lovers around
the globe, earning its reputation as
“America’s International Musical
Ambassadors.” The Air Force Band performs a
broad variety of musical genres from
classical and jazz to country and rock.
This is a spectacular performance not
to be missed.
 Friends of the Ford Center
pre-show reception and
intermission hospitality will be provided
with this event.
 Golden Dragon Acrobats
Friday, September 21 • 8 p.m.
Kids, don’t try this at home. That applies to
pretty much everything you’ll see performed by
the Golden Dragon Acrobats, an amazing troupe
of acrobats, jugglers, contortionists and all-around
daredevils. The ancient art of Chinese acrobatics began in
China well over 2,000 years ago. This two-hour show draws
on skills that date to ancient times and shines them up for the modern stage.
  “The Magic of Lyn—
America’s Premier Female
Illusionist”
Sunday, February 10 • 2 p.m.
From the grand stages of Lincoln Center to the glitterama
of Atlantic City, Lyn Dillies has captivated
audiences of all ages with her spellbinding powers of prestidigitation.
She has been hailed as the finest female magician in the
land as well as one of America’s top illusionists, without equal.
 “A Year with Frog and Toad”
Saturday, April 12 • 3 p.m.
A hit on Broadway, “A Year with Frog and
Toad” was nominated for three Tony
awards, including Best Musical. Now, for
the first time, an all-new production will
tour across North America. Arnold Lobel’s
beloved characters hop from the page to the
Ford Center’s main stage in Robert and Willie
Reale’s musical “A Year with Frog and Toad.”
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