Show 2002 16 August KM nmsetwt SSmSCluul 'Go PJest aboard the wagon train Westward Ho! August 17 at the American West Heritage Center to learn about westward expansion handcart treks and other means of transportation that brought people west “Visitors are able to experi- ' ence what it might actually have been like for the pioneers as they traveled west” said Luke Waldron volunteer coordinator “They get to go on an actual wagon train or pull a handcart along the trail as they The learn what people would have taken with them and the dangers they might have encoun10 tered along the way” The wagon train will take Page place twice with a preparation before each one where a wagon master will explain the types of things pioneers would have brought with them and the dangers they could have expected along the way Each visitor going on the handcart trek will be assigned to a handcart with four other people just like the pioneers would have done it Everyone takes turns in pulling their load so no one person gets too worn out Visitors can also participate in pioneer games listen to storytelling or participate in the daily activities on the pioneer August 22 The Salt City Arts Council to presents the Blind Boys of Alabama as the final show of the 2002 Twilight Concert ' Series Some call it Gospel others refer to it as Jubilee Either way The Blind Boys Tof Alabama know how to make you clap your hands and send chills up your spine Schooled by the sounds of black Gospel radio in the 1930s The Blind Boys have now racked up legions of awards and Grammy nomina- Cache People can also visit the 1917 farm site and they can ride in a Model T Ford which was used for travel liner on in ' the expansion West Daily life will farm also be port rayed on the farm The 1830s Shoshone encampment will also be open to the public to see the way of newly consolidated Symphony and Opera presents its first perfor-- : mance as a new entity at Opera in the Park 2002 Now in its sixth year' Opera in the Park has become a highlight of the Salt Lake area summer arts scene and show- cases the symphonic and vocal artistry that flourishes line in the community Opera in the Park 2002 takes place on Thursday Aug 22 at 7:30 pm in Valley Regional Park 5100 S 2700 West as some of the greatest Gospel singers alive today and celebrating their eighth decade of making music (that’s right eighth) The Blind Boys have preserved the classic old style gospel quartet sound that saved as inspiration for American rhythm & blues Motown and rock ‘n roll Mixing traditional arrange- ments and resounding four-pa-rt harmonies with James Brown energy — Jimmy Carter and George Scott on vocals Eric (Ricky) McKinnie on drums Caleb Butler on bass Joey Williams on lead guitar Donald Dillon on rhythm guitar and leader and founding member Clarence Fountain guiding the way — are a sight and sound worth beholding As the sun sets on another at ce Relive life on the trail at the American West Heritage Center life in a American Indian sum- and for special activities throughout the rest of the year Upcoming events include Olympics Western Style and ' Preserving the Harvest the Corn Maze and the Fall Harvest Festival The American West Heritage Center is located at 4025 S mer shelter “Live interpretation takes place daily at die American West Heritage Center” said Waldron “so visitors can actually interact with people who ait dressed the part and knowledgeable about the time ‘ period” The American West Heritage Center is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day- US Highway more information call " Seating is BYOB: “Bring Your Own Blanket” to spread on the lawn and concertgoers are invited either to pack their own picnic basket or to purchase food from the concessions that will be on-si- te in die park Admission is free and open to an audience of all ages- Highlights of the concert include the overtures to Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride” and Rossini's “The Barber of Seville” the “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor by Borodin 89-9- 1 For 245-60- summer the Blind Boys of Alabama will sweep you your feet and take you a little closer to heaven Opening the concert is New funk ensemble d Topaz Trombonist Squantcb guitarist Mark Tewarson ke boardist Ethan White bassis Jason Kriveloff drummer Christian Ulrich and saxophonist Topaz deliver a psychedelic groove that JazzTimes describes as “insis tent supple funk” Combinin what Topaz himself describe musi as “danceable Afro-betogether with jazz improvisations” the band enlists their trademark fusion of instramei tal interplay to create a supercool mood of forward flying funk Always free to the public Twilight Concerts are held Thursday nights at the Gallivan Center through Aug 22 Concerts begin at 7:30 pm The Gallivan Center is located at 239 S Main St am is served by its own TRAX station In addition to the Concert Series the Salt Lake City Arts! Council is pleased to present the TWilight Market Featurin a variety of delicious foods and beverages as well as fun fanciful and functional hand- -' made crafts for purchase the TWilight Market opens at 5:30 York-base- tions Revered and respected ' pm — Twilight seriei PfllT season announced for two Tickets Theatre shows of Company’s 40th anniversary season will go on sale to the — AWHC general public Monday Aug 19 at 10 am The two shows available are the 2001 Tony Award-winnidrama “Proof” dates Sept (running Wagner’s “Prelude to Act III 18 through Oct 5) and the of Lohengrin” and the family musical favorite “Peter Pilgrims’ “Chorus from Pan” (Dec 4 through Dec Tannhauser” a suite from 28) Gershwin’s “Porgy & Bess” “We are excited to be able the sextet from Donizetti’s offer both these shows to to “Lucia di Lammermoor” and our patrons” says Managing ' highlights from Copland’s Director Chris Lino “Proof is “The Tender Land” and still packing them in on Weill’s “Street Scene” Broadway every night and o(ir Vocal soloists include past " will be the Utah production Utah of Opera’s participants ’ premiere of this Pulitzer Prize- Young Artist and Ensemble winning play “Peter Pan” is Stiidio programs The Utah one of the great magical expe- Utah and Symphony Opera riences in theatre We’ve Chorus further enhance the allowed season ticket patrons rich concert palette Opera in the parh The km On Friday ISRSBt I sa Blind Boys of Alabama young man Go Llfesf Bop site teaEBCnD 50 ng to purchase additional tickets to “Peter Pan” before we put them on sale on Aug 19 and they’ve been snapping them ' up like crazy Even with the additional performances over the Christmas week I expect us to be near capacity very quickly” Tickets for the remaining five shows of the 3 season — “The Mousetrap” “Copenhagen” “Macbeth” “The Playboy of the Western World” said “Ragtime” — will go on sale Oct 9 Individual ticket prices range from $19 to $49 Student and group discounts are available Pioneer Theatre season tickets with packages of either seven or five shows are also still avail able Ticket information and purchases are available by 1 calling 2002-200- 581-696- |