Celebrate women artists during Art Attack weekend at The Acorn in Three Oaks

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THREE OAKS — The Acorn celebrates the artistry of women throughout Art Attack weekend from April 27 to 30 at 107 Generations Drive.

• Art Attack Launch Party at 7 p.m. April 27: The evening begins with a panel discussion moderated by Allen Turner, Three Oaks resident and former board chair at The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Goodman Theater and Columbia College.

Panelists will include Three Oaks artist Elizabeth Coyne; Janet Bloch, director of The Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City; Reyna Larsen, from the band Lazy Susan; and Helyn Goldenberg, past chair of the board of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Lazy Susan performs after the discussion

Tickets are $50-$25 in advance and $55-$30 the day of the show.

Chicago-based jazz singer and pianist Patricia Barber performs April 28, 2023, at The Acorn in Three Oaks as part of the April 27-30 Art Attack.
Chicago-based jazz singer and pianist Patricia Barber performs April 28, 2023, at The Acorn in Three Oaks as part of the April 27-30 Art Attack.

• An Evening with Patricia Barber at 7 p.m. April 28: Renowned Chicago jazz singer and pianist Patricia Barber makes her debut at The Acorn. Long known for her sultry vocals, compelling pianism, and sophisticated songwriting, she has come to be regarded as a significant American composer as well — a deeply visionary artist who blurs the lines between poetry, jazz and art music. The program features original material from her lengthy songbook and covers of jazz standards. The concert is a benefit for Three Oaks’ School of American Music.

Tickets are $125-$100.

• The Music of Pat Benatar at 8 p.m. April 29: Local musicians Natalie Gaza, Nikki Gauthier, Meredith George, Abbie Thomas and Kyla Webb sing hits from Pat Benatar’s four-decade career. Tickets are $60-$35 in advance and $65-$40 the day of the show.

"Immersive Dance, Art and Music Fusion," with paintings by Pam Kirkham, a live dance performance by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers and original music by Silver Rain, will be presented April 30, 2023, as part of the April 27-30 Art Attack weekend at The Acorn in Three Oaks.
"Immersive Dance, Art and Music Fusion," with paintings by Pam Kirkham, a live dance performance by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers and original music by Silver Rain, will be presented April 30, 2023, as part of the April 27-30 Art Attack weekend at The Acorn in Three Oaks.

• Immersive Dance, Art and Music Fusion at 4 p.m. April 30: Original art, original music and original choreography come together. The colorful, dynamic, nature-based imagery of Pam Kirkham’s paintings as a backdrop combine with a live dance performance by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers, moving to the sounds of music composed by Silver Rain (Mitch Gregory and Debra Sawyer).

General admission tickets are $25 for adults and free for ages 12 and younger; reserved tickets are $50-$25.

For more information, call 269-756-3879 or visit acornlive.org.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Art Attack at The Acorn celebrates women artists