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Show Friday. December 11. 1992 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Eleven Play "those holly jolly tunes serious, but, because of the BY JOSHUA DALTON recording artist, are basically so lame , that Chronicle Music Critic one no could legitimately take them seriously. So, here are the ten albums most likely to not be heard at the office Christmas party this year (or maybe all too likely, depending on where you work). 10. Christmas Wishes Anne Murray This winning collection is sure to keep all your favorite hicks and bumpkins grinnin' into the It's the Christmas season again and. once again, we're flickin surrounded by "joyous yule-tide- " commercialism and have been since they took down the Halloween decorations. Anyway, lest you think I'm some scrooge, I've whipped up this little list of the top (or bottom, as it may be) ten Christmas albums to help you get through the season's seemingly infinite repetitions of "Rudolph the Red-nose- new year. 9. The Christmas Album Neil Diamond Maybe Reindeer" and "Jingle-bel- l Rock" that .you hear in every department store. Basically, you've got two types 8. A this one doesn't Merle Haggard Well, this little gem may be a present for some people, but I, shows Desert Star also "has A great time for anyone of any age, cabaret-styl- e audience once again, more so than in the show. The Olio afterwards is an added bonus; it's like the cherry on top of a gooey chocolate sundae. Christmas ditties and make them funky. 6. It's a Spike Jones V : 4 Christmas Spike Jones These comedy geniuses take all of the most cherished Christmas carols and totally screw them up. Adding wacky sounds and truly obnoxious sound-biteSpike Jones and Company are sure to take you to the edge of your sanity during 9 w 5 . this very special season. Season's Greeting from Perry Como Perry Como 5. . Perry Como? Need I say more? It's a Wonderful Life see "ten" on page fourteen if 4. is $8 for adults, $6 for children. The 0 show is a popular one, so call for reservations. 266-760- sealing, serving pizza, soft drinks, ice cream, and free popcorn on every table. This one is the number one pick for the holiday season. original skits, and involve the i H Guaranteed to keep your holiday season soulful, the Commodores take the classic Christmas Present of albums here: the cynical, wacky collections, and the albums that were meant to be from page ten for one, would rather get socks. 7. A Commodores Christmas The Commodores s. deserve to be on the list. Maybe Neil actually has some talent, and some of his songs are kind of nice...yeah, RIGHT! d Ls, Shows are Monday through Saturday at 7 p.m. with 9:30 shows on Friday and Saturday. Admission A. For its second year, Promised of Valley Playhouse presents The Gift Christmas, starring the University of Utah's own Robert Peterson and Nashville recording artist, Janine Lindsey. The show introduces new music from Utah songwriters Michael McLean and Randy Booth. The story begins in the home of the Biblical innkeeper who has just turned away Mary, Joseph and the soon-to-b- e born Jesus. While he laments what he has done, a modern-da- y family shows up to teach the innkeeper the meaning of Christmas from a Christian's perspective. To show the innkeeper what the holiday represents, they take him on a magical journey to such places as Santa's workshop, a London street in Dicken's A Christmas Carol, and the wonderland of The Nutcracker. The "VTj vr COMPACT DISCS THE PERFECT GIFT Rot too miich...not too cheap! PERFECT!!! smmi i9Pn fact 9M iw huuiii i www u iw a ncnm nisn in pnnun law w w i iLwii wmmmj lessons end with the innkeeper calling on the baby Jesus in the traditional nativity scene. Having an LDS influence. The Gift of Christmas reminded me of an Osmond Studio production at times. Like most church productions, the show has a beautiful set, terrific dancing, melodic singing, and cheesy . M air acting. But don't let the almost too cheery attitude keep you from seeing the show. The Gift of Christmas is by far the most sincere, heart-feproduction I've seen this year. The Gift of Christmas appears on Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will be performed Dec. 12, 19, 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. Ticket and seats can prices run from 2 be reserved by calling lt xy y v v Robert Peterson holds "the Christ child" in the Promised Valley Playhouse's sincere and I V" " ij heart-fe- lt , y production of The Gift of Christmas. fiv-- . $6-$1- 364-569- 6. 14. But, the good news is that the UNION is extending its hours I 0 Decemberl3-1- 6 7:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. HIT THE 5: jfx? Kith :wi:- - asuu & BOOKS! |