Nova Singers will kick off their 26^th Season with their second "Out of the Ordinary Concert: Nova Singers and Friends," on Sunday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1600-20^th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. Current members and alumni of Nova Singers will perform everything from classical to blues, from sacred songs to Broadway hits.

Audience members will enjoy hearing jazz tunes such as "When October Goes" and "How About You?".  Many of the Nova Singers are church musicians and will offer handbell solos such as "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty", an organ solo, "Rondo", by Bull, and a vocal duet, "Be Still My Soul/ What a Friend We Have in Jesus." A Nova family will present Broadway tunes such as "Anything You Can Do" and "Dites Moi".  For the Gilbert and Sullivan fans, you'll hear "Love, Unrequited, Robs Me of My Rest". A string quartet will play a variety of pieces throughout the concert. All together, the Nova Singers, led by artistic director Laura Lane, will be performing some music from their recently recorded Christmas CD. And, for all the WVIK enthusiasts, there will be stories from Car Talk and Rock Island Lines.

This special event is a fund-raiser that will support the Nova Singers' 26^th Season. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and students are free. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, please contact Nova Singers at nova@knox.edu. For information about recordings or other Nova Singers events, contact 309-341-7038, or nova@knox.edu. Or visit our Nova Singers Facebook page!

DES MOINES, IA (05/24/2011)(readMedia)-- The 2011 Iowa State Fair free stage entertainment is loaded with some of the nation's hottest acts. From rock legends to promising up-and-comers, "Nothing Compares" to the star-studded line-up, all free with gate admission. The Iowa State Fair runs August 11-21.

Winner of the 2010 American Country Music Award for Top Vocal Group, The Band Perry has garnered multiple other honors including a nomination from CMT for their 2011 Music Video of the Year featuring the platinum, number-one hit single "If I Die Young." The band's newest top-ten single, "You Lie," continues to gain popularity with their loyal fan base.

1960s icons Jay and the Americans have produced an unprecedented 12 top-ten albums and more than 20 pop standards including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."

Named one of the top five must-see vocal groups in America, Tonic Sol-fa has sold more than two million albums since their debut in 1995. Today, the all-male a cappella group continues to rise in popularity as they tour the U.S. making over 150 appearances annually.

Thirty acts, including more crowd-pleasing favorites like The Oak Ridge Boys and Tenth Avenue North will be featured on the Fair's five free stages. Throughout the 11 days, Fairgoers can enjoy more than half a million dollars worth of free entertainment.

A complete listing of event dates, times and locations follows:

Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage sponsored by KCCI NewsChannel 8

August 11-13 The Nadas (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 14 Martin Sexton (8 p.m.)

August 15 Josh Kelley (8 p.m.)

August 16 Sarah Darling (8 p.m.)

August 17 Ying Yang Twins (8 p.m.)

August 18 Brother Trucker (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 19-20 The Blue Band (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 21 Here Come the Mummies (7:30 p.m.)

Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi

August 11-12 Tonic Sol-fa (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 13 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation (7 p.m.)

August 14 The Johnny Holm Band (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 15 All Star Weekend (8 p.m.)

August 16-20 Ron Diamond (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 21 Tenth Avenue North (8 p.m.)

Budweiser Stage sponsored by ABC5

August 11-13 Jay and the Americans (8 p.m.)

August 14-15 Confederate Railroad (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 16-17 Georgia Satellites (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 18-19 Lovin' Spoonful (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 20-21 Paul Revere and the Raiders (8 p.m.)

Susan Knapp Amphitheater with media sponsor KDSM FOX 17

August 11 The Oak Ridge Boys (8 p.m.)

August 12-13 Jason Brown (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 14 Jason Michael Carroll (8 p.m.)

August 15-16 Hairball (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 17 The Band Perry (8 p.m.)

August 18 Stealing Angels (8 p.m.)

August 19 Country Gold featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Jeannie Kendall, Eddy Raven and T. Graham Brown (6 & 8:30 p.m.)

August 20 Blaine Larsen (8 p.m.)

August 21 Lee Brice (7 p.m.)

Fun Forest Stage (all shows ASL interpreted)

There will be no 11, 11:30 or Noon shows on Friday, August 12th due to VSA opening ceremonies.

August 11-21 Kids Celebration (11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.)

August 11-21 Mr. Stinky Feet (11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.)

August 11-21 Ray Thompson, The Mind Wizard presented by VSA Iowa Fest (Noon, 2 & 4 p.m.)

"Nothing Compares" to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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