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Show The Park Record C-2 Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, December 17-20, 2016 Bestor enjoys acoustic shows VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM AND ADVISORY BOARD Summit County is seeking one individual to serve on the Public Arts Program and Advisory Board. Board Member Roles: 1) attend a monthly Board meeting 1st Tuesday of each month 8:15-10:15 am; 2) 5 hours per month of volunteer work including: a) project implementation, b) identification of funding sources, c) public outreach, d) project selection, e) artist selection, and f) partnership development with community members and groups; 3) understand and implement the public art policy and strategic plan; 4) represent public art projects in the community and represent the community interests to the board. To qualify, you must be a resident of Summit County and must not be a Summit County employee. To submit your online application, please visit: http://www.summitcounty.org/321/Volunteer-Boards For further information, contact Annette Singleton at 435-336-3025. Deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Complimentary dinner entreÉ of equal or lesser value with the purchase of regularly priced entreÉ and an appetizer or dessert. Dine in only. Please present ad to receive discount. Expires 12/21/16 Visit CLUB 412 upstairs for HALF-Y HOUR! 1/2 price apps & 1/2 price bar food! Daily from 5-7pm ‘Mr. Christmas’ returns to the Egyptian Theatre By SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated composer Kurt Bestor has been known as “Mr. Christmas” to his fans since 1988. That’s when he recorded his first holiday album “An Airus Christmas.” Since then, Bestor has presented annual Christmas-concert extravaganzas throughout the Western United States, culminating with performances at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. In 2010, Egyptian Theatre manager Randy Barton invited Bestor to give two intimate solo Christmas concerts in Park City on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. “Randy knew what he was doing,” Bestor said during a phone call to The Park Record. “I really wasn’t sold on it, but he told me that Park City audiences were different and that I should give the shows a try.” Barton was right and, now, six years later, Bestor still looks forward to performing these intimate Egyptian Theatre concerts. Next week, Bestor will perform four nights, from Thursday, Dec. 22, through Sunday, Dec, 25, Christmas Day. “The Park City shows have always been different than what I do at my other shows,” Bestor said. “I’m free to perform a little more jazz up there than in Salt Lake. I also have a banter with the audiences up there that I don’t have in the other places.” Even the Park City concerts have grown over the years. Instead of playing full solo concerts, Bestor brings in his core group: guitarist Mike Dowdle, bassist Matt Larson, multi-instrumentalist Daron Bradford. “There will be one night when Courtesy of Therese Clay Emmy Award-winner Kurt Bestor, known as “Mr. Christmas” to his fans, will continue his tradition of performing acoustic Christmas concerts at the Egyptian Theatre next week. Ron Saltmarsh will play guitar,” Bestor said. “Mike had a prior thing he couldn’t get out of. They both are great guitarists, and I enjoy playing with both.” Bestor said Matt Larson is one When I play certain songs, I can actually smell the pfeffernusse cookies and my grandma’s cooking...” Kurt Bestor award-winning composer of Salt Lake City’s premiere bassists and also had a lot of praise for Bradford. “Daron is incredible,” Bestor said. “He plays so many instruments that it just blows me away.” In addition, the band will be joined with a couple of guest artists. “The audience will get multiple choices this year, because I’m performing four nights,” Bestor said. “Luckily I don’t have to look very far to find great people.” “If you like great violin, the greatest violinist I know around here is Jenny Oaks Baker,” he said. “She’ll join me on Dec. 22 and 23.” Bestor’s other guest is Park City’s Teresa Eggertsen Cooke. “She’s is back by popular demand,” he said. “Everyone in Park City knows her and likes her. And she will join me on Dec. 24 and 25.” Bestor enjoys Christmas music because of the recollections attached to the songs. “It’s one of those genres where everyone has a memory,” he said. “Those memories are typically guileless and innocent. No matter how old or crotchety you are, once you hear the songs, your other senses kind of light up. “For example, when I play certain songs, I can actually smell Please see Bestor, C-3 Live Music/DJ every Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat! 2-4-1 discount does not apply to Half-y Hour 412 Main Street • 435.649.8211 • bistro412.com Open daily at 11:30 PREMIER GOLF COURSE LUXURY ESTATE ON 2 ACRES 2860 Sackett Drive, Park City 5 BD | 5 BA | 5,300 SF | $1,400,000 | Details at 2860Sackett.com You will love the incredible setting of this “Back Nine” Park City mountain home with incredible golf course and mountain views and peaceful privacy. The stunning home boasts a main level master suite, light and spacious great room, and dedicated home theatre! 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