Ives Concert Park’s Fine Arts & Family Summer Series Under Way

DANBURY — Now that it’s officially summer, there is much in store for the entire family at Ives Concert Park, the entertainment venue located on the westside campus of Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Avenue Extension.

The following events are part of the Newtown Savings Bank Fine Arts and Family Series at Ives:

*July 20: The Connecticut Ballet Summer Dance Caravan, 7:30 pm (gates will open at 6:30).

There will be a meet & greet party and opportunity to dance with members of the ballet troupe from 9 to 10:30 pm. The event will be free; donations will be welcome at the venue or securely online at IvesConcertPark.com.

*July 21-22: “The Dragon and The Pepper” by Dr Phineas’ Magical Emporium, 1 and 3 pm each day.

This puppet show will provide entertainment for children of all ages. Tickets will be $15, plus fees; a family four-pack will be $40 plus fees.

*August 11: The Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7:30 pm (gates will open at 6:30).

This troupe represents a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dancing, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

There will be two one-hour sets with an intermission. Tickets range from $10 to $35 plus fees.

For tickets for this show, go to http://goldendragonacrobats.eventbrite.com.

Tickets and additional information for the other three shows above is available by calling 203-837-TIXX (8499) or visiting www.wcsu.edu/tickets.