*Burning River Baroque presents free/by donation concerts this week:* A Mad, Burning Desire *Malina Rauschenfels, soprano* *Paula Maust, harpsichord* The first English actresses to take the stage legally capitalized on society’s fascination with mental illness. These enterprising women catapulted themselves to fame by portraying characters that descended violently into lovesick madness. Women were first permitted to take the public stage in Restoration England in 1662; however, this gigantic advancement for women’s rights was fraught with immense political and sexual tension. Come hear some fabulous music and stay afterwards to discuss mental health then and now. Thursday, August 22, 2019 Cleveland Hts House Concert Arrive 7:30pm Music@8pm Suggested Donation $20 RSVP@burning-river-baroque.org for address and to reserve a spot RSVP REQUIRED Friday, August 23, 2019 ~ 7pm Art House, Inc. 3119 Denison Ave. Cleveland, OH 44109 Suggested Donation $10-20 Accessible concert space and restrooms Saturday, August 24, 2019 Arrive 7:30pm Music@8pm Fairlawn house concert Suggested donation $10-20 RSVPFairlawn@burning-river-baroque.org RSVP REQUIRED More info: https://www.burning-river-baroque.org/current-programs