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Show Bon McLean In concert- July 21, 1999 - The Springville Herald - Page Seven in Spring mile Aug. 2 "It's a strange career I've, had," says Don McLean. "I'm less successful than some people think I ought to be and more successful than other people realize. As far as music today is concerned, I fit in nowhere and everywhere." For Headroom (CurbCapitol), his 18th album -and first in 10 years to comprise solely McLean originals, the singer-songwriter-guitarist turns solidly toward rock V roll but remains as singular an artist as when American Pie and Vincent made him a household name oyer two decades ago. "It's a rockier album than my mere recent ones," he explains, "but that's where I'm at these days. Either you grow in authority authori-ty or become feeble. I think I'm hitting harder than ever. Also, I wanted to get back to talking about the situation in the U.S, about the world as I see it. I've always had my feet on the ground and my antenna firmly placed in the stratosphere listening to what's wh-at's going on out there." On Headroom, he paints portraits of our lives and times with his characteristically beautiful beauti-ful melodies and poetic touch. From the rockin "Headroom" and "Have You Seen Me" to the electric country "A Brand New World" and "One In A Row", from the quirky "Fashion Victim" and "Siamese Twins" to ballads "Lady In Waiting" and "1967", McLean's wit and wisdom has never been sharper. "I'm a song man, that's all-singing, all-singing, collecting, writing and recording. It's too bad that these days it's not about song but about video. There's been a devaluation in the musical coin of the realm. But then again candy bars are smaller, politicians are dumber and there are substitutes every place you look. After awhile people don't realize they're not hearing the real thing. But McLean is the real thing; for him, the music hasn't died. After earning 12 gold singles, 25 gt)ld albums and 10 platinum albums worldwide; after 10 world tours and a handful of some of the most performed songs ever recorded, he's still excited about his music. "When I was a kid, music meant everything to me. Today, aside from my family, it still is. I went on my own when I was 15 and I decided it was hopeless to be anything but what I was. I wasn't an Okie from Minnesota or a sharecropper from Louisiana. Louisi-ana. I wouldn't talk one way and sing another. I'd just be me. Every song I've ever sung fits into that philosophy." mm Playhouse Mans Farley Family Reunion Lookout!! The Farley Family Reunion is coming to Springville! Here's your chance to laugh, giggle, chuckle and guffaw at those wacky people who show up at the family reunions. A side-slapping side-slapping hilarious comedy based on the happenings at a mythical family reunion. The Farley Family Fami-ly Reunion is a prize-winning play that has shown to standing room only crowds wherever it is produced. Farley represented the state of Utah in the western regional Community Theatre competition and won standing ovations from audiences at the conference placing plac-ing second only to' the prestigious Denver Center for the Performing Perform-ing Arts. ; , Certainly an unusual play, The Farley Family Reunion capitalizes on the character talents tal-ents of its author and star James Arrington. Mr. Arrington plays all the characters in the piece playing everything from a six-year-old poet to a ninety-nine-year-old patriarch. "Audiences always seem to find people in the play that they know," says Arrington Arrin-gton with a grin, "and they al- New student registration Springville High School will be conducting registration for new students on Monday, Aug. 9, Tuesday, Aug. 10 and Wednesday, Wedne-sday, Aug. 11. The registration will be conducted con-ducted from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the high school, 1205 E. 900 South. For more information, call the high school at 489-2870. ways accuse me of having written the play about their own family. fami-ly. ..I always agree." Critics have been particularly interested and excited about the comic aspect of the play. The Daily Universe said, "We left the theatre exhausted from laughing so hard." The Deseret News says, "There are not many manners man-ners or mannerisms that Arrington Arring-ton misses. It would be hard not to like a play that even-handedly pokes good natured fun at just... about everything." The Provo Herald called it a "Must see play" adding "If you want to laugh yourself silly, here is your chance. This is a terrific show, laugh-a-minute theatre entertainment entertain-ment that is so delightful it is almost lethal." ': : The Farley Family Reunion will play for three nights only on Friday, August 6, Saturday, August 7, and Monday, August 9, at 7:30 p.m. each evening at the Villa Playhouse Theatre, 254 S. Main," in downtown Springville. Spring-ville. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Playhouse at 489-3088. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and senior . citizens and $5 for children, 3-1 1 . No babies, please. .... ' X ! '.'') James Arrington The bald eagle is not really bald-it only looks so because its head is covered with white feathers. feath-ers. The next best thing to knowing know-ing something is knowing where to find it. -Samuel Johnson 0I tora(( rtvlH foil nutt? STOW-IT STORAGE CONTAINERS UTAH'S BEST & BIGGEST STORAGE CONTAINERS For Sale Or Rent No One Else In Utah Guarantees Their Containers! We Do For Two Full Years! (801) 977-8885 (800) 370-0111 2438 W. 1100 S. 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They also enjoyed the Broadway plays, "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast" and visited the Statue of Liberty. Shown with them is their granddaughter, Mary Ann Eyres, and her children, Alex and Max. Kiwanis seeks new members The Kiwanis Club of Springville Spring-ville is presently seeking new members. Anyone interested in service to the community, good fellowship and meeting community communi-ty leaders and would consider joining a service club such as Kiwanis is invited to a meeting at Kelly's Grove Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis fireplace. Meetings are weekly on Thursday Thur-sday at the Senior Citizens Center during the fall, winter and spring and at the Kiwanis fireplace during the summer. Kiwanis is involved in many civic projects including sub-for-santa, city beautification, children's child-ren's disease prevention, scone selling during Art City Days and many other activities. Membership is open to both men and women and all races, creeds and nationality. The Kiwanis Kiwa-nis club is over 70 years old serving the community of Springville Spring-ville and has been a moving force in making community life better here. The Springville Club is also a member of the Kiwanis International Interna-tional organizations with clubs throughout the United States, Canada and the world. TT YOUR HOME CAN PROVIDE! Hi A LIFETIME OF SECURITY! and INCOME through a Reverse Mortgage. Must be age 62 There is No aualifvine No Davments No taxes Guaranteed by FHA. Call Jay Whiting for a FREE booklet & custom printout toll free 1(800) 339-8148 Norwest Mortgage is a. 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