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Show Entertainment • Calendar • Arts WED/THURS/FRI, JANUARY 5-7, 2005 Events Calendar Crossword Scene & Heard TV Listings Classifieds C-2 C-4 C-7 C-10 C-11 SCENE EDITOR: Matt James 649-9014 ext. 104 arts@parkrecord.com A.J. Croce to play Egyptian Theatre Friday his new record. So, he noted whether he used piano or guitar - or both - on the record was completely dependent on what worked in a given situation. "It's really completely guided by the song and what it was about," said Croce. Croce will come to Park City without his backing band, playing the show solo on both piano and guitar. "A. J. is one of the artists that can perform solo [who] is rather young," noted Barton. The aim of bringing in Croce, Barton noted, was to bring in a slightly younger crowd than many of the upcoming Mountain Town Stages concert, which - during the winter - mostly feature older, long-established acts which are favored by an older crowd. Croce's emotive lyrics, sharp song writing, and youthful energy were all aspects Barton pointed to as reasons for choosing the singer for the Mountain Town Stages spot. In the spirit of keeping his music young, Croce said that while his solo performance should make the concert a more intimate show, his lack of a road band won't make it a solemn and subtle affair. "1 think that even though it's a solo performance, it's going to have a lot of energy," said Croce. Croce said the concert will likely feature most of the songs from his new album and a group of more familiar tunes. However, some of his newest songs might be the best known to the public. "Don't Let Me Down" can currently be found near the top of the charts, and is Grace's biggest hit to date. "It's kind of surreal, to be honest," said Croce about the song's success. Additionally, and perhaps most remarkably, that success comes with A. J.s first completely COURTESY OF \W/WAJCR0CE.C0.y independent effort. A. J. Croce, shown here, will play a solo show on both guitar and piano this It's the first time I've really done it on my Friday at the Egyptian Theatre. He is about to launch a tour in support of his own," said Croce. After releasing CDs on major and inde- new album, "Adrian James Croce," which features the hit, "Don't Let Me Down." "When it started I didn't know what was tical work behind creating a record he noted, pendent record labels, "Adrian James Croce" and he was paying out-of-pocket for many was the singer's first release on his own record going to happen," said Croce. He had never done much of the leg or logisPlease see A.J. Croce, C-4 label, "11:30 Records." Mountain Town Stages to bring in singer-songwriter By MATT JAMES Swaner Nature Preserve to hold snowshoeing and stargazing event This Saturday, Jan. 8, the Swaner Nature Preserve will be hosting its first Snowshoeing & Stargazing event of 2005. Local astronomers with Utah Skies will show participants how to identify constellations while on the Preserve and then invite everyone to have a close-up view using high- powered telescopes. Participants will also learn about nocturnal wildlife who frequent the Preserve and how light pollution can affect their habitat. Please bring flashlights and wear warm clothing (including hats and/or earmuffs, gloves and winter footwear). Hot chocolate will be provided by Wild Oats Meet at the Swaner Administrative Office, located at 6598 North Glenwild Drive, at 7:30 p.m. for instructions and snowshoe fitting. The event is offered to the public for free, though donations to the Preserve are always welcome and are tax deductible. Can 649-1767 to reserve your place and snowshoes and receive more specific directions (if needed). Of the Record itaff This weekend. Park City residents and visitors will have the chance to sec a truly independent recording artist with a current top 40 song play in downtown Park City. Friday at 8 p.m., singer-songwriter A. J. Croce is coming to The Egyptian Theatre courtesy of Mountain Town Stages. "This is our indoor scries and its real nice, real intimate," said Randy Barton, the selfdescribed "first chair" of the non-profit Mountain Town Stages committee. "This type of music really suits it," said Barton. Through his recording career, Grace's music has ranged from Ray Charles-inspired blues to easy-going rock with twinges of The Beach Boys and Ben Folds, according to critics. His original music education came on the piano - and it shows in his songs, but as his career has evolved, his songs have grown to include more elements of rock and roll - particularly the guitars. "His songs range from emotional ballads to up-tempo rock and roll," said Barton. Croce s latest album, "Adrian James Croce," showcases those guitars, to a degree, with the pop sound of "Don't Let Me Down" and the easy rocker "Call Me Dear" But one should note that all but four of the 12 tracks on "Adrian James Croce" have piano on them, some in a starring role and others in the background. The product is a fusion of sounds and supremely catchy beats that result in a well-crafted mix that most modern pop songwriters could only hope to match. But Croce said that any shift toward pop or rock and roll is mostly the result of his feelings about his songs - not any concentrated effort toward a particular sound. "It s really song oriented," said Croce about skier to sing at local gallery Second City to perform at Egyptian Theatre Monday, Jan. 10 and 11, the Chicago comedy group "The Second City" will appear at the Egyptian Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Second City alumni include Joan Rivers, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gildna Radner, Martin Short, John Candy, Chris Farley and Mike Meyers among many significant others. The performances will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from Second City's 45 year history. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 649-9371. Prices range from $18-335. Further information is available online at www.parkcityshows.com. Lacey Heward to bring her considerable talents to Terzian Gallery Friday By MATT JAMES >Uity Of the Record staff Lacey Heward is, undeniably, a person of many talents. She is an accomplished ski racer with a 2003 Overall World Cup to her credit and a veteran of the 2002 Paralympics in Park City, and she is working on making a living based on her skiing talents, which is no small task in the generally under-funded work of disabled ski racing. This past weekend the 25-year-old raced in the Huntsman Cup disabled ski race Jan. 2-4 at Park City Mountain Resort. In the coming week, however, she is beginning to promote a completely different talent off the hill. Heward is also a singer, and she will be performing her first public show at this Terzian Gallery this Friday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down in an early childhood accident, Heward is working on developing her diverse talents into a career. Helping her along the way is her agent, Chris Waddcll. Waddell is another veteran of the disabled ski circuit who has now turned in his ski to join a management group promoting disabled athletes. There, he is working to help Heward (whom he met through the National Ability JOAN VANDERWEST/ROSSMIUER PHOTOGRAPHY Center) maximize her talents to make a living Lacey Heward on the slopes participating in her original area of success, skiing. She will be showcasing her singing ability as she for herself and promote the causes of disabled performs her first-ever concert this Friday at 7 p.m. in Park City. She hopes her talents can bring more exposure to disabled athletes. Please see Lacey Heward, C-5 "A PERFECT CoMBin/mori Award winning cuisine? Park City's most spectacular setting - ' • • - : • • ••" Utah's Finest & Entertainers^1 •J Performing in the Atrium January 5th - 1 lth Performing in the Atrium January 12th - 18th January {2th W e d Matt Frey 13thThurs. Josh Bonas 14th FH, Teresa 15 th Sac. Jeff Proctor 16th Sun. Gigi Love 17th Mon. 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