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Show 6 Signpost Tuesday, July 12, 1988 Drum and buglecompetition highlights national talent The Corp Encore Drum and Bugle Corps Competition is scheduled July 18, at 8 p.m., in the Wildcat Stadium at Weber State College. This is the eighth season the groups have appeared in Ogden. Over 8,000 people have attended the past two years. "This year's show promises to provide as unforgettable summertime spectacle of sight and sounds," said Tom Root, director of bands at WSC. There are six groups from all around the United Slates that include nearly 1,000 people participating. Tickets to Corp Encore are now on sale through the Dec Events Center ticket office or at Smiihtix locations. Adult tickets are S7.50, $4.50 for senior citizens and children, and $25 for a family of up to six. All scats are reserved. For more information, call 626-6443 or the Dec Events Center at 626-8500. - '.I T"- - 1 w J - . - k " DRUMMERS PRACTICE for the upcoming Corps Encore Drum and Bugle Corps Competition. 2 FOR 1 Classified Advertisements DURING SUMMER QUARTER, the Signpost is offering classified advertising at HALF PRICE! Pay for your ad to run and we will run it in the next issue of the Signpost FREE! This is the perfect time to send a message to that special someone, or to sell that old car. Let the Signpost help you with your advertising needs. And don't forget to READ THE SIGNPOST Gershwin tunes fill the air The Utah Symphony's Gershwin Gala features the works of one of the most popular; American composers.; Associate Conductor; Christopher Wilkcns will lead the symphony in a selection of Gershwin favorites at three concerts. One performance : will he at Symphony Hall on Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Another will be at Deer Valley on: Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. The final .show-will be at Snowbird on Sunday July 17 at 4 ; ;p.rnii:I:i : The program will begin with "Strike up the Band," Overture, which is in the popular style of Broadway. "Lullaby," is a gentle, slow blues tune which originated early in the composer's caieer. A third feature is "Who Care?," the m tisic to a bal let by the i same name, based entirely on Gershwin tunes. "An American in Paris," possibly : his biggest success, and music ) from ; "Porgy and Bess" will also be : ;perfbnTii;:: Tickets to the summer concerts in S yniphony Hall are $10, SI 2, and $ 1 5. H Tickets to pcrfoiniances at Deer Va! ley are $12 in advance, $14 the day of the show, and a family pass is $36. Tickets for the Snowbird show ate $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Student tickets are available for half, price. Children take carpet ride at Children will have the opportunity for hands on exposure to the arts during the Downtown Ogden Street Festival, Saturday, July 16. This year's theme, "The Children's Arts Festival '88- Where Imagination is the True Magic Carpet" will carry throughout the festival located in the Municipal Garden's Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. "We arc bringing in crafts that have never been done before," said Jennifer Dcnhalter, event coordinator. "The festival will help the children become aware of the arts and stimulate their creativity." Children who participate can learn the arts and crafts from different countries free of charge. Pointalizm from England, clay molding from Mexico, and shell necklaces imaginary arts festival from the Old American West arc just a few of the activities. "Local artists and others are donating their time just for the satisfaction of doing it," said Dcnhalter. "More than 60 volunteers will be on the spot all day to supervise children with the events and crafts." Dcnhalter said American Indians and Mountain Men in authentic dress, as well as artists, will provide story telling, demonstrations, and displays. Entertainers, from magicians to fiddlers, will perform for the children during the event. Participants will also be able to learn the different dances and customs from various countries. The Children's Art Contest winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Smokey Bear to discover Utah State, federal, and private agencies will jointly promote recreation on public lands at "Discover Utah Day," Saturday, July 16. The promotion will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gart Brothers Sporting Goods Company, in Murray. Representatives from the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, Utah Divisions of Wildlife Resources, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and The People Planners will be available to answer questions and assist the public in finding recreation areas. in Utah. Free maps, brochures, travel itineraries, and recreation check lists will be available. Exhibits will be set up and various travel presentations will be given throughout the day. Smokey Bear will also make an appearance. The public is invited to come and see the exhibits, talk to representatives, listen to presentations, and discover Utah's hidden recreation areas. Reporters... j n n o ?5)(D)A |