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Show 'ARTS K ENTERTAINMENT Feel the Spirit of Dixie coming to St. George for one performance only is by Rachel Glidden Dixie Sun A&E Editor On Feb. 14, Dixie State College students have a unique way to celebrate The Valentines Day. Dixie In Me, written by St. George native Jaclyn T. Lalli, will be formance will provide a good date night for students, and is delighted that her show will be perform- audience ro as agree. Kiki can charm out of the sky, not jus with her voice; but with he' disposition. She doesnt smg she interprets, said Err ne or Young, executive producer o Number5 and DSC chair. Obviously Kil, has a physiological gift the makes most of us jealous, bi she takes the gift and deve1 ops it. She has my respec s and admiration. "I Hoi pat thir faci (Fr Alrr in want to express The Dixie In Me is not only the story of the Dixie how feel - relate something that has happened in my Cotton Mission, but Kiki about people, obedience, sacrifice and hardships." Jaclyn T. Lalli "The Dixie In Me"author sucl life." "Alo aud Shakespeare plea lar Me" will feature 22 original songs written and byJaclynT.Lalli. serious feelings, other times making light of a serious situation. The songs express sentiments as well as feelings of the Dixie pioneers, said Lalli. Sometimes they are tliei DSC Sophomore " The Dixie In Lalli lived in St. George for years before moving to Provo. She has always felt a close relationship to the pioneers and to Dixie and 45 tries to express those feelings through her music. The purpose of our presentation is to give hope and inspiration, said Lalli. For me, words are best expressed when put to music. The presentation will highlight eight performers, including Lalli, her husband, Lee Lalli, and cowriter Haney. I have been pleased not only with the talents and abilities of our group, but with how they compliment one another as they tell the story of The Dixie in Me, said Lalli. The Dixie In Me has been performed in Provo, but Lalli wanted to take the performance to St. George, where the show is set. The Tabernacle agreed to host the show. She advises students who want to participate in this performance, to come early if they want a seat. Its not a place Its a feeling. . .Jaclyn Thomas Lalli Vdentine 's (Day I Dont miss out, said Lalli. This will probably only happen in St. George once. It probably wont happen again. Dixie is not a place, its a I feeling, said Lalli. believe that when it is over, it will leave the audience wanting more. I Regardless of her Shakespeare said sh tries to keep things in pe achiev-ments- spective. t (M and I only the story of the Dixie hopes to fill the Tabernacle with many of the younger generation. She believes that the per "P whc '"The Dixie In Me' is not Lalli Shakespean Shakespeares ing on Valentines Day. The presentation will have 22 original songs written by by Lalli, and Carol B. Black and Carole P. Haney with narration help from Lee J. Lalli. It will also include some narration and historical photos shown on Powerpoint. p m. Cotton Mission, but about people, obedience, sacrifice and hardships, said Lalli. (These things) are similar to those that many of us experience as we travel through our own wilderness. II 14 in my life, said. performed free of charge at the St. George Tabernacle at 7 WE KIKI continued from PAGE on Valentine's Day "The Dixie in Me" WEDNESDAY) FEBRUARY 4 2004 ' wa my Alo han rom above average that I know Im musically, but Ive learned a com lot from people. saic melt Shakespeare. There are sc desj many talented people or campus that no one ever knows about; its ridiculous Singing the only has for engaged and acting aren plans Shakespean her future. She max wan with HI : to Tony Thompsor who is also a DSC sopht help it" more. The two met online a ldsmingle.com and are gel ting married on May 9 the San Diego, Calif., LD" temple. There is nobody like hur hes amazing," Shakespear-saidHe thinks Im talente. and supports me one hur dred percent. The couple has plans to mo' to Provo, Utah, or Phoenr Ariz. where Shakespeare u. work on graduating in tl fall and pursuing ht dreams. But was i: I feel like there are goo opportunities for me in tl future," said Shakespeare "Id love to perform ' Broadway, but I dont want limit my goals to that; Id ah be interested in a recor deal. One day, hopefully, even open a performing ar' o school of my own. reall The deer . those atter eant OUtg: |
