Lorena Leigh

‘til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts, film screenings, and opportunities to experience art on view. FREE Admission / 6 p.m. – midnight Schedule 6:30 PM: Lorena Leigh "Cowgirl mermaid" Lorena Leigh hails from the Lone Star State, a singer-songwriter / producer who weaves elements of Shania Twain's country charm, Maggie Rogers' indie-folk allure, Alanis Morissette's raw emotion, and Spice Girls energy into her music. Upbeat and soulful, her whimsical underwater rodeo and high-energy live performances have captivated a growing fanbase. Rooted in a childhood love for country music, Lorena's skills are enriched by years of professional dance training with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and being part of the New York City surf scene in her early twenties. Her influences give rise to catchy hooks, aquatic lyric narratives, and pedal-popped ukulele melodies laced with positivity. Recent performance highlights include opening for Stevie Nicks & Little Big Town (Aspen Jazz Fest), Mountain Air Music Series (Ouray), Panther Island Pavilion (Forth Worth), official SXSW stage at the Container Bar (Austin), headlining at Downtown Cowtown, The Isis Theater (Fort Worth). 7:30 PM: Summer Dean Summer Dean puts on a hell-of-a show. Armed with three albums, constant tours, and a hot five-piece band behind her, Summer struts onto every stage with the confidence and vulnerability of a songstress that has cemented her place among the top rank Texas tunesmiths. Her live show takes the concert goer on a ride of original songs bleding bravado, vulnerability, and a novelist’s eye for detail. Whether with her full band or all by herself, listeners and watchers are treated to an authentic, funny, and honest storyteller performing her way into legendary status. Recently named Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, Summer has performed with an array of country aces, including Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Hayes Carll, Silverada (Mike and the Moonpies) and Charley Crockett. 8:30 PM: semiwestern semiwestern is the shoegaze/indie rock project of Texas based artist and multi-instrumentalist Ty Bohrnstedt. Started with his friend Daniel Gonzalez, their creative undertaking took root in their childhood as they crossed paths as tennis players competing in national junior tournaments around the country. They would later reunite in their early 20s and form semiwestern. Other members include longtime collaborator Jeff Morisano (kissed her little sister) and friends Chris Semmelbeck, Tom Little and Preston Smith. With influences ranging from the visionary songcraft of Grandaddy, Pinback and R. Stevie Moore, to the moodiness and melodic brilliance of Lou Reed, Elliott Smith, Built To Spill, and Sonic Youth, semiwestern weaves a charmingly unpolished and emotive sound that is heavily informed by DIY ethos. 10:00 PM: Harold and the Purple Crayon Synopsis: When Harold is living within the confines of his book, anything he touches with his purple crayon can come to life. Now Harold wants to take it a step further, and draw himself into the physical world. Based on the 1955 children's book of the same name. Rating: PG Runtime: 92 minutes