Last Monday’s Open Stage was equal parts philosophy and magic, stage left (and center), drummer’s hearts, actual hula-hula hooping, smooth crooners, classy burlesque and singers defying ‘should’.

The Open Stage is intended for mature audiences. Some content may not be suitable for younger viewers.

Videos

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Open Stage Extras

Photos

This is only a small sampling of the amazing images captured at the Open Stage. Please see the photographer’s websites, linked below, for more.

photos by Joanne Stegawski, Matt Vanecek and Mokey Lee Davidson