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Show IN SECTION C Events Calendar C-2 Crossword C-4 Travel C-7 Restaurant Guide C-6 TV Listings C-9 Classifieds C-ll The wvAV.parkrecord.com SATURDAY, JULY 8,2000 SCENE EDITOR: Jane Southey 649-9014 ext. 1 04 3 m yl f V - Park Reco rd &K UM r h r 1 GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE PARK CITY CHAMBER BUREAU All that jazz with Parkites in mind by Jane Southey OF THE RECORD STAFF Sometimes, being a local in Park City has its benefits. For the first time in the Fidelity Investments Park City International Jazz Festival's three-year history, a locals discount is being offered for tickets to the three -day event. Until July 15. Park City residents will be able to purchase tickets to the festival at halt price. "We're now in our third year and we're looking for ways to give back to the community." commented Cindy Wallace, event director for the jazz festival. festi-val. The festival begins with a private sponsor and friend of the festival reception recep-tion on Thursday. August 24. Jazz will then fill the hills through Sunday. August 27 at Deer Valley Resort outdoor out-door amphitheater and the Eccles Center. Discounted tickets are $17.50 for Friday's performances (normally $.s). $15 for Saturday performances (normally (nor-mally $30) and $20 fur Sunday performances per-formances (normally $40). 'it a good deal." said Wallace. And w ho could argue with half price tickets to performances by such jazz greats as Ovoree Benson and the Lewis Ramse Trio?' The festival integrates old school jazz masters and contemporary musicians in the same arena, presenting a range of top musicians, from eight -time Grammy winner George Benson to artists Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. The Fnday evening portion of the festival offers an Alumni AH star Tribute to Dizzy Gillepsie. Included in the lineup line-up are former Dizzy band members and jazz greats Roy 1 largrove. Paquito D'Rivera, Slide Hampton and Cyrus Chestnut. The evening kicks off with guitarist Ottmar Liebert and kval band Q'd Up. On Saturday. Aug. 26, the festival festi-val will move indoors to the Eccles Center as The Ramsey Lewis Trio jazzes up the audience. Alto saxophonist Phil Woods and Salt Lake City vocalist Kelly Eisenhour will add their unique talents to the stage. The final night of the festival. festi-val. Aug. 27. jazz legend George Benson headlines the event. Adding to the evening impressive line-up are Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Craig Chaquico (formerly of Jefferson Airplane and Starshipj and Portland Patrick Lamb Band. In its third year, the festival will continue con-tinue a tradition of offering a variety of clinics from jazz guitar to Latin percussion percus-sion free of charge to students during the festival. Non-students may also participate par-ticipate in the clinics for an ov erall fee of $20. According to Wallace, this year the Please see Get C-4 "AWeekem of o Pebble $2, ST LWCH: DIMMER: Habitat for Humanity's fifth annual Habi-Tri, a short-course triathlon, takes place on July 15 by Jane Southey OF THE RECORD STAFF Jordanelle State Park will take on a competitive edge as well as a great deal of good karma on Saturday. July 15 as triathletes fill the park for the fifth annual annu-al "Habi-Tri." The triathlon, currently Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties' biggest fundraiser, features a short -course swim, mountain bike segment and run. Individuals and teams of two or three will compete while raising money for the local affiliate of the international non-profit organization. The day begins with a meeting at the park at 7 a.m. and the race begins w ith a 3 4-mile open-water swim at 8 a.m. Competitors are encouraged to wear wet-suits wet-suits as the water temperature is approximately approxi-mately 60 degrees. Leave the water wings and dippers at home as no flotation devices or swimming aids are permitted. The event continues with a 15K mountain moun-tain bike loop and finishes up with an 8K. trail run. Habi-Tri is not an official qualifier for those in the triathlon world of competition. competi-tion. "It's a stand-alone event, but it's a badge of honor to complete." commented comment-ed Don Gomes, executive director of the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. According to event chairperson Beth Sunday. Habi-Tri generally draws area residents with an occasional out-of-state athlete joining the event. The course is designed by a volunteer committee of experienced athletes. "It's a lot of fun," commented Sunday, who has been involved with the event for the past four years. "It we get 150 participants, we would be satisfied. That would be a super day." said Gomes. For athletes who would prefer pre-fer not to jump right into a full triathlon, the team approach is an excellent option. - - ,f lk Habi-Tri participants will begin the race Park and Bark Help raise funds for a leash-free park. The Trailsida Bark & Park Fun Run, a fundraiser for a leash-free fenced section within the Trailside Park beams today, July 8 at 8 a m. and lasts until 1 p.m. Registration forms are available at Jans. Summit County Animal Control, Trailside Park and local veterinarians. Call 649-1564 for more information. Golf at Beach 1 00! dimmer Hours it you CAM DINE At FRESCo! II:?Oah-2:50Pk tf0PM - IO-Oph A SMOfcf Teams of two or three may split the race into three events. "It's nice for people who aren't used to those high impact sports," Sunday said Following the race, an awards ceremony and barbecue will be held in the park According to Gomes, the event has raised close to $35,000 in past years. Although sponsorships are slightly down this year. Gomes anticipates increased participation to help compen sate for the sponsor ship gap. Gomes explained that the funds would primarily be used to help build a third Habitat for Humanity house in the area. The Kval affiliate is currently in negotiations with a few developers for a piece of land. "T am confident that bv If 3 . c ,v, - "... i 9 - AtfvJ a-an,.! , , Illlll tM ' lllMiiill llll' scon sine pa fecoro with a 34-mile swim in Jordanelle. " """ Art festival volunteers It's almost time to welcome thousands of visitors visi-tors to the annual Park City Art Festival, sponsored spon-sored by the Kimball Art Center. The festival, filled with art, crafts, music and fine cuisine will take over Main Street on August 5 and 6. Volunteers are needed to assist with the orowinq fest'val. Call the Kimball Art Center at 649-8882 for more information. GRILLC) bund Dog's 4 course locals' special ONLY $1111 mm mmn m ill inn ix The FKEE KKATt ait FoK THE f EHERTcFrvS the fall, we will break ground." he said. Although the location of the future home will not be disclosed until an agreement is met. Gomes is optimistic about the prospect of Habitat development. "Dirt." according to Gomes, is the organization's greatest need. "We need land." he said. Considering the "hot market" mar-ket" in Summit and Wasatch Counties, purchasing land or receiving donations of land is a significant obstacle for the local Habitat chapter "People, and rightly so. see potential profit for future develop ment. Gomes commented. Fcunded in Wd by Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that strives to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness. The Summit County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which was founded in 15. has been active in building homes for families in need of affordable housing. Volunteers and homeowners have worked hard to construct two homes, one in Kamas and one in Coalville. Once chosen, potential homeowners (who demonstrate need) work alongside volunteers to build their homes. The houses are then sold at cost to families at zero percent interest. The av erage cost of a Habitat home is $65 .(XX) and mortgage payments are arranged according to w hat the homeowners can afford. Each family contributes 350 to 5X1 hours of "sweat equity" to the building of a home, providing a "hand-up" rather than a "hand-out" to people in need. On April 1. Habitat for Humanity of Summit County became the affiliate for Kth Summit and Wasatch Counties. "It really makes sense because so many peo- VVheCouTtry $1700! Friends You" Make at The Blind Dog Grill I HfHBf V 1 J WW L sec" s s fr Participants will bike for 15K. pie in Wasatch County commute to Summit County." commented Gomes The local Habitat affiliate is aio in the process of hiring a new emplo'.ee. individual will help the current "Bu .i home. Build a home " Protect, which everyone along the "Kxd chain" of a rca! estate transaction to donate a small percentage per-centage to Habitat for Humanity According to Gomes, I t.th's Habitat atfil lates will be taking or, seven or eight VISTA Amerxorps volunteers Whether or not one of those volunteer, will l.md in Summit County is vet to be determined Gomes recently took to ihc helm l Habitat, following former executive director direc-tor Knstine Wylie absence for mau-rr ;t leave. Gomes, the "morning voice" of kval radio station KfVW has dabbled ir everything from theater and a savings and loan business to government His woik with non-profits has pnmanlv included consulting. He also teaches grants-run ship, marketing, tundraising and Kard development at Westminster College and the I'niversity of I'tah Habi-Tn race day registration begin at 6:30 a m. at Jordanelle State Park irol low the signs to the race start area 1 I ,u h individual must pay a $25 registration tee and raise an additional $l m pledge money, olunteers are also needed to assist with the race. For more inlorni.ition call fi5S-1400. To register on-line, log oato www active.com. : , J volunteers needed Utah Musc Festival, a ceebrat!on of )&zz aid chamber music, needs volunteers aid atist "acuity housing for the 2000 sumner season In exchange, all volunteers and host (ami! es rece-ve bee season concert passes and credit for a tax -deductible donation. The festival runs from June 20 to Aug 27. Please call 658-4943 for more information or e-mail utahmusc 6 parVaty net o 1 l.fl SPECIALS: 'ft- Poor CopyLL V V . k. . IT"" |