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Show mm Events and Accomplishments of Local Citizens Page 11 Times Newspaper Wednesday, December 4, 1996 - f . i, . . "J . I f t -ia-s tmm$ The Chauntenettes Women's Chorus will present their annual an-nual Christmas Concert, "Christmas Magic In the Air", on Saturday, December 7, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the Mt. View High School Auditorium, at 645 West Center, Orem. The chorus will again be directed by Marine Madsen, and accompanied by Irene Jenkins. Both artists have been with the chorus for over 20 years. The Chauntenettes have been giving free concerts to audiences throughout Utah County for over 50 Christmases. In keeping with this tradition, they kicked off the 1996 Christmas season by delighting residents at the Orem Seville Retirement Center, with selections selec-tions from the upcomingconcert. December will be a busy month for the chorus as they will perform per-form 15 concerts, including: Senior Citizens Centers and "A ihildres Cipr plans holid ay concerts & registration The month of December will bring the sweet sound of children's voices in a series of three holiday concerts by the choirs of the SCERA Children's Music Academy. Director, Susan Abbott has been with SCERA's program for several years. SCERA President Norm Nielsen says, "Susan has taken to heart our ideals that the arts should be a learning experience, notonlyinmusicbut in good basic values of cooperation, coopera-tion, accomplishment and self-esteem." self-esteem." The holiday concerts are a culmination of a four month workshop for more than 100 children ages 4-14. All concerts are free and open to the public. The Orem Children's Library will be the first performance perfor-mance venue, with a 7:30 p.m. mini concert on Monday, Dec. 9 by the SCERA Young Musicians, the advanced choir of boys and girls ages 10 to 14. The following Monday, Dec. 16, the Young Musicians will gladden the hearts of patients at the Utah State Hospital Chapel from 7-8:15 p.m. Sj OsmOnd jZanC Christmas III'-' IIP :tf: i n CHAUNTENETTES nursing homes, the Dan Peterson Peter-son School in American Fork, Relief Society parties, LDS ward functions, and various community com-munity programs. The festive portion of the program will feature an arrangement arran-gement by Maurine Madsen, the Christmas and Home Medley, which includes such old favorites as: There is no Place Like Home for the Holidays, Hurry Home for Christmas, and I'll Be Home for Christmas. Other numbers are: Winter Wonderland, a rocking version of Jingle Bells, and the theme song, Christmas Magic. Featured soloists from the chorus are Pandy Anderson, Carol Babbitt, Christine Black-hurst, Black-hurst, Tanya Clark, Zoe Coomes, Marilyn Cowley, Cumorah Holdaway, and Loralee Pratt. A trio consisting of Valerie Phelon, Kari Ostler, All SCERA's choirs will combine com-bine for their final concert on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Utah State Hospital Chapel, 1300 East Center in Provo. In addition to the Young Musicians, the 6-8 year old Little Lit-tle Singers and 8-11 year old Troubadours will have a chance to shine. Combining traditional Christmas songs with musical material from around the world, the choirs will take a cultural holiday journey as they share a Greek piece called "Kalanta;" a Christmas folk song from Norway; Nor-way; Jamaica's Calypso Clapping Clap-ping Carol and a Spanish Christmas lullaby. Well-known songs include the Appalachian Christmas melody "I Wonder as I Wander," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and Mack Wilberg's arrangement of "Away in a Manger" to end the program with featured artists on oboe, violin and flute. The Scott & Elaine Brewster family of Provo will be the evening's special guests, complementing com-plementing the choirs with vocal and instrumental music num Tf proceeds io henefit KlfijloiDaf' tmhtmm and Shelley Adams will sing Boogie Woogie Santa. The sacred portion of the concert will include such traditional tradi-tional carols as Mary's Lullaby, Noel, The Birthday of the King, In Silent Night, The Jesus Gift and Candle Light Carol. Everyone is invited to attend. at-tend. Families are encouraged to enjoy the concert together. The program is free as usual; however, how-ever, donations will be gratefully grateful-ly accepted. Sponsors are also appreciated, as the chorus is self sustaining. They are planning a'; 5-day concert tour to Nauvoo'r) Winter Quarters in the summer' ofl997- ' In support of the upcoming tour, two lovely handmade quilts will be raffled off during mid-concert. Baked items will be on sale after the program. Mark you calendars and plan to attend, at-tend, as we share a wonderful magic Christmas. .1.; bers on the hammer dulcimer, violin, mandolin, guitar and t penny whistle. The Brewster: J family has performed at the ji Timpanogos Storytelling Fes- J tival and also at SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre's annual Community Com-munity Artists Concert. "It is so satisfying for me to see these children learn to love music as I've learned to love the distinct personalities and talents of each child," says Ab-' bott. Registration is open now through January 6 for the ( winter session of the SCERA Children's Music Academy. There will be a place for every child age 3-14 who wants to sing.: The academy is made up of the Young Musicians, ages 12-14; 12-14; Troubadours, ages 8-11; Little Lit-tle Singers, ages 6-8; and two classes of Mini Singers, ages 3-4 or 4-5. To register or for more information, infor-mation, call SCERA 10-5 weekdays week-days at 225-ARTS. rBenefU til 7S Osmond Thur. Dec. 5 Fri. Dec. 6 Sat. Dec. 7 t Visa & Mastercard Welcome $1 Oldmission TM J -ft-1"": rroH& (one day Sat., Dec. 7 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10.00 Tax Deductible Admission INFORMATION: 1-8884 BALLET TYease, no strollers. "Christmas Magic11 is tonight at the Villa The Villa Playhouse Theatre in Springville is pleased to host "Christmas Magic", a storytelling storytell-ing and puppetry show that will play one night only Wednesday, Wednes-day, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. This special Christmas treat for the entire family is a musical adaptation of Beatrix Potter's "The Tailor of Gloucester", featuring shadow puppets. A poor tailor must sew a fine coat for the Mayor of Gloucester's wedding on Christmas Day. The tailor falls ill from a fever a few days before Christmas and some mice help him finish the coat and his fortune is made. Hand-held masks, designed by Louella Powell, a costume design major at BYU, will be used to tell the musical adaptation adapta-tion of the Russian tale of Babouscka and the Three Kings. Babouscka, an old woman who lives on the tundra, is visited on a dark, cold winter's night by the three wise men in search of the Christ child. They invite her to go with them. She refuses, only to change her mind the next morning, when she leaves her home to follow after the wise men. To this day, she still seeks them and the Holy Child. Scripts and music for these ( two stories were adapted and .written by Rosemarie Howard, ' who is directing the show- Ticket prices are $4 for .1 adults and $3 for children under '., 12. Tickets may be purchased at ' ' the Villa Playhouse Theatre, 254 South Main in Springville, or by calling 489-3088. Tickets i may also be purchased at the door. Babies born to local parents Utah Valley Regional Medical Center November 18 Boy to Kristen and Bevan Blake, Orem .,-November .,-November 19 Girl to Lynne and Paul Thor-ley, Thor-ley, Orem Girl to Michelle and Brad Flagmeier, Orem Boy to Michelle and Roman Burk, Orem Boy to Sunday and Scott Horman, Lindon November 20 Girl to Victoria and Monte Knutson, Orem x November 21 . Boy to Evette and Gordon ' Guzzle, Orem Girl to Dawn and Troy Walker, Orem 4V Nnvpmhpi November 23 'L Boy to Desiree and James Matson 0rem November 24 Boy to Diane and Marvell Smith, Orem November 25 . . Girl to Cecilia and Willy Alor, Orem Orem Community Hospital Hospi-tal November 10 Boy to Justen and Jamie Mellor, Fayette " .s . jCone, CProw 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Luncheon available: "Tutu Gourmet" JYease, no stfoffers. iowt only) J (fi ,...3 "Christmas Magic", a storytelling and puppet show, will play at the Villa Playhouse Theatre December 4. Women's Legislative Council to meet The Women's Legislative Council of Utah County will meet December 5, at 9:30 a.m. at the Women's Council Bldg., 310 West 500 North, Provo. The Education Committee, with Carol Lambert and Catherine Johnson acting as Co-Chairman, Co-Chairman, has arranged the r, , Holiday P.C. D II v i Punch Outs Redwood Letters Laser Cut-Outs Color Photo Copies 8.5 X 11 "SalePrices Good 12 I J1 IX. tz i3 each 'i" Yj 6 pack 8" r SI U each ' 3-'." ' 1 1 liiaili program. Addressing the group will be Mrs. Lucille Stoddard, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs at Utah Valley State College. 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