Arts Midwest forced to cancel WorldFest tours

It is with a sadness  and disappointment that we announce that Arts Midwest has been forced to cancel the upcoming WorldFest events, scheduled for the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The international artists continue to experience travel restrictions, including difficulties obtaining visas and lengthy quarantine requirements upon return to their home countries, forcing our friends at Arts Midwest to make the difficult but understandable decision.

Following a hugely successful (not to mention extremely fun!) residency by Brazil’s Paulo Padilhla e Bando in the fall of 2019, we were so looking forward to welcoming  Hadar Maoz from Israel, Hikaru from Japan and Choor from China. Alas, the Covid19 pandemic  has put an end to those plans. Stay tuned for news about virtual performances and other online opportunities to engage with these remarkable musicians.