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Show Wednesday, January 15, 1997 The Park Record B-5 wmmmM smems as Music: Black Dog, The Cozy, 9:30 p.m. Composerpianist Katie Kuhn, Rustler Lodge, Alta, 7-9 p.m. Acoustic Jam night, no cover, O'Shucks, 9 p.m. Local's night, Jam Band, Cisero's, 9:30 p.m. Singersongwriter showcase, 7:30 p.m.; songwriters jam, 9 p.m.; Western SwingLine Dancing, 8 p.m.; The Wooden Dog, SLC, 328- 8890 Theater: "Arcadia," Pioneer Theater Company, SLC, 7:30 p.m., 581-6961 "Mississippi Smith and the Peril of Dark River" Desert Star Playhouse, 7 p.m., for reservations call 266-7600 "Beast on the Moon," Salt Lake Acting Company, 7:30 p.m., 355-ARTS Other: Panayoti Kelaidis, "Alpine plants of the Drakensberg Mtns. of South Africa," Winter Garden Lecture Series, Red Butte Gardens, 7:30-9:30 7:30-9:30 p.m., 581-IRIS msMaasiass& an as Music: Spittin Lint, The Cozy, 9:30 p.m. Chisler, The Alamo, 9:30 p.m. Composerpianist Katie Kuhn, Stein Eriksen Lodge, 4-7 p.m. Local live jazz, Mercato Mediterraneo, 6-9 p.m., 647-0030 Apres Ski with Rich Wyman, 3-5:30 p.m., Bistro 7000 at Park City Ski Area Resort Center Joint Venture, Cisero's, 9:30 p.m. Dr. Bob, Jammin Salmon, 9:30 p.m. Mr. Whoopee, 9 p.m.; My Dog Dread, 9 p.m., The Wooden Dog Hot eats from Dan-O's Soul Kitchen, Gumbo, O'Shucks Theater: "Beast on the Moon," Salt Lake Acting Company, 7:30 p.m., 355-ARTS "Arcadia," Pioneer Theater Company, SLC, 7:30 p.m., 581-6961 "Mississippi Smith and the Peril of the Dark River," Desert Star Playhouse, 7 p.m., for reservations call 266-7600 Other: Storytime at the Park City Library: preschoolers (ages 3-6) 10-11 a.m., toddlers (ages 2-3) 1 1 a.m. Sundance Film Festival opens, 645-7280 Make and take snow globes, Children's Museum of Utah, 3-4:30 p.m., 328-3383 City Art, Lynn Butler Oaks and Greta Belanger DeJong, Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m., 277-1510 Events: No Park City Film Series, Santy Auditorium, 8 p.m., 647-9747 Sundance Film Festival, through Jan. 26, 645-7280 Music: Highwater Pants, The Cozy, 9:30 p.m. I-Roots, The Alamo, 9:30 p.m. Chisler, The Club, 9:30 p.m. Lisa Marie and the Co-Dependents, Cisero's, 9:30 p.m. Apres Ski with Rich Wyman, 3-5:30 p.m., Bistro 7000 at Park City Ski Area Resort Center Composerpianist Katie Kuhn, The Aerie, Snowbird, 6-9 p.m. Rich Wyman, D.B. Coopers, 8 p.m., 532-2948 The WooHeri'Dog: Darryl Purpose, 7:30 p.m.; Leraine, acoustic folk, 9 p.m.; Club SalsaRengue, Latin dance music, 10 p.m.; Broadway Faces with Jeffrey Price, open mic, 10 p.m.; Karaoke 10 p.m. Theater: "Beast on the Moon," Salt Lake Acting Company, 8 p.m., 355-ARTS "Arcadia," Pioneer Theater Company, SLC, 8 p.m., 581-6961 "Mississippi Smith and the Peril of the Dark River," Desert Star Playhouse, 7 p.m., for reservations call 266-7600 "Quick Wits Improv Comedy," Off Broadway Theater, 10 p.m., 355- 4628 Other: Meet Stuffee to find out what's inside your body at 4 p.m.; Buzzing Bees with beekeeper Larry Knowlden, 6-7 p.m.; Children's Museum of Utah, 328-3383 Events: "The Flying Dutchman," Utah Opera, Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 355-ARTS 355-ARTS No showing. The Park City Film Series, Jim Santy auditorium, 8 p.m., 647-9747 Magician Christopher Fair, 1 and 2 p.m.; The Science of Color with Robynne Kirkpatrick, 3-4 p.m.; Children's Museum of Utah, 328-3383 328-3383 Eagles on the Rail Trail, 645-8752 Wasatch Overland Cross Country Race, 649-9701 Utah Winter Games Nordic K65 Jumping Competition, Winter Sports Park, 10 a.m., 649-5447 Utah Winter Games Upright and Inverted Freestyle Competition, Winter Sports Park, 649-5447 Utah Winter Games Ski Archery, White Pine Touring Center, 975-4515 Utah Winter Games Recreational Race, Deer Valley, (801)975-4515 Utah Winter Games Youth Ski League Alpine Race, Wolf Mountain Resort, 649-5400 Snowboard Demo Days, Wolf Mountain Resort, 649-5400 Music: Apres Ski with Rich Wyman, 3-5:30 p.m.. Bistro 7000 at Park City Ski More Events on B-6 Greer Grimsley prepared to soar as 'Flying Dutchman' by Lisa Antonucci OF THE RECORD STAFF The Utah Opera Company sails into unchartered waters this week with the premiere of its second opera of the season. The Flying Dutchman. The opera company has chosen to take on Richard Wagner's masterpiece after a recent survey named Wagner as one of the top four most-requested composers by Utah Opera audiences. "The time is right, and The Flying Dutchman is the right opera." states General Director Anne Ewers in promotional literature litera-ture on the production. According to Judith Carleson, director of communications for the Utah Opera, Wagner is often an intimidating composer. His operas are often perceived as long, heavy and complex, and, Carleson admits, he is responsible for creating the stereotypical Viking character breast plates, horned helmets, long braids, the fat lady (you know the one). Ironically, she notes there was only one such opera, but its repercussions reper-cussions have been hard to shake. However, at about two-and-a-half hours. The Flying Dutchman is shorter than most of Wagner's works, and according to Ewers, it is "not as laden with myth and philosophy. philos-ophy. The characters are human Please see Grimsley B-8 PHOTO COURTESY OF UTAH OPERA Greer Grimsley (pictured here in Utah Opera's production of Tosca) will make his third appearance appear-ance with the Utah Opera in the title role of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, opening Jan. 18 at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City. Rivers talks it up for P.C. Jewish Center by Lisa Antonucci OF THE RECORD STAFF "Can we talk?" it's a line so famous that the U.S. government has officially registered it as a federal trademark. For Joan Rivers, comedienne extraor-dinare. extraor-dinare. her signature phrase has catapulted her into the celebrity spotlight, and now, the Celebrity Theater in Park City. Rivers will give a special performance Saturday, Feb. 8. at the Inn at Prospector Square as a benefit for the Park City Jewish Center and the Park City Ecumenical Council. "We feel so privileged to have Joan Rivers come here." said Robert Sacks, Park City Jewish Center president. "We feel it will be a fun thing for people of all faiths to come support both the Jewish Center and the ecumenical ecumeni-cal council." Ann Belkov. co-chair of the event, said enticing Rivers was relatively easy thanks to Mitch Perkiel, also co-chair of the benefit. bene-fit. Rivers is a personal friend of Perkiel and he asked if she would come to Park City to do a benefit show. Rivers graciously accepted. "As a token of friendship with the Perkiel family and because she wanted to support the Park City Jewish Center, she agreed to come. She's also a skier," adds Belkov. "She loves to ski and will be skiing at Deer Valley while she's in town." Belkov notes this is the first large-scale fundraiser for the Jewish Center, and all money raised will go toward establishing a facility to house the center. Its offices are currently located at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. Since its inception incep-tion two years ago, the Jewish Center has grown to nearly 150 families and functions include not only High Holy Day services, but also religious education training for children and social events like barbecues and picnics. According to Sacks, the center has also been an active member of the Park City Ecumenical of the community. Sacks says this is an important way for the Jewish Center to give something back to Park City. He adds that "An Evening with Joan Rivers," as the event is called, is also a chance for Parkites to get to know both their Jewish and 111 .. i, y . ; . r. . if MM PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNE BELKOV Comedienne Joan Rivers will give a special benefit performance perfor-mance for the Park City Jewish Center and the Park City Ecumenical Council Feb. 8 at the Inn at Prospector Square. Council for the past two years. The council, comprised of Park City area religious organizations, meets every month to discuss local issues and react to the needs Christian neighbors. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a feast of "Delectable Delights," featuring tasty selections selec-tions cooked up by local restau rants and caterers including the Chalet Market. Cookie Bear. Coyote Grill. Cuisine Unlimited. Darlicious Catering. Deer Valley. Grub Steak. Juniper at the Snowed Inn. Lakola. La Salsa. Mercato Mediterraneo. Moose's. Off Main. 350 Main. Ruby's Catering. Yen Jing and Ziehm. A cash bar will be available. At 8 p.m. the show begins with the popular Saliva Sisters followed by headliner Rivers. Rivers is not only an accomplished accom-plished comedienne, but an author, actress, playwright, screen writer, motion picture director, nightclub headliner. television talk show hostess, business woman and mother. Her career began in closet-like clubs and lounges, before she graduated to Greenwich Village cabarets and coffee houses in 1960. She later honed her skills at Chicago's renowned "Second City " Today. Rivers can be found in the most prestigious venues across the country including Caesar's Palace showrooms in Las Vegas. Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City. Belkov notes all proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Jewish Center and the Ecumenical Council thanks to the generous support by the ev ening sponsor. Deer Crest, and contributing con-tributing sponsors Bank One. Columbia Healthcare. Inc. and Stein Eriksen Lodge. Donors include Coalition Title Company. Lewis, Wolcott and Dornbush, Mike Hale Chevrolet, the Jack Johnson Company. This Week in Park City. Weider Nutrition Group and St. Marv's Church. Tickets are $75 or $100 and can be purchased bv calling Ann at 658-3100 or Arlene at 649-2690. 649-2690. Checks should be made payable to PCJC at: P.O. Box 681236. Park City. UT. 84068. 6 6 Good Neighbor service makes State Farm unique... my policyholders swear by it year after year. 77 I J--' " 1 lfll TOM LIGARE, CLU 1662 BONANZA DR. 649-3332 STATI f ARM INSUDANCI CALL ME. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. State Farm Insurance Companies Hume Offices: Bloomington, Illinois MIJ,l.!J.;ll!Uliffij V F I T N E SS WA REHOUSE 6 Months Same As Financing Available Cards Accented! Orem 224-8306 1354 So. 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