Date and Time
Thursday Nov 19, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Event Details
What: Robert Downes, with percussionist Mark Cantrell — Stories & Songs multimedia show
Where: Elk Rapids Cinema, home of Chalfonte Theatre's The Platform
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026 — doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 general admission; children 12 and under free
Buy tickets: www.chalfontetheatre.org
Contact Information
313-444-4588
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Description
Robert Downes Returns to Chalfonte Theatre for Fall "Stories & Songs" Performance
Traverse City author, singer-songwriter, and storyteller returns to Elk Rapids for an encore performance following an enthusiastically received spring debut.
The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre presents Robert Downes and his multimedia show Stories & Songs on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the show starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Cinema.
Downes first brought Stories & Songs to Chalfonte Theatre on June 4, 2026, where the show drew an enthusiastic audience and left a strong impression on the community. He returns to Elk Rapids this fall by popular demand.
"That June show was one of those rare nights that managed to be both educational and enchanting all at once," said Aaron Timlin, President of the Chalfonte Foundation, which owns and operates the Chalfonte Theatre. "We knew immediately we wanted to bring Robert back for our audiences this fall."
Blending live music, storytelling, photography, and projected visuals, Stories & Songs combines theatrical presentation with original acoustic ballads and narratives drawn from Downes's books and travels around the world. Downes will again be joined by percussionist Mark Cantrell for the performance.
"I think of the show as a theatrical cabaret experience paired with compelling stories and visuals," Downes has said of the production. "My songs are all ballads, meaning they tell stories as well, stories that resonate deeply with audiences."
