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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XVII Issue IX October 15, 2009 At Snowbasin Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Theatre Premiere Halloween Bash Slated annual Halloween Bash was intentionally Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents “Sleepy Hollow,” book and lyrics by Jim Christian, music by Tom Edward Clark, directed by Jim Christian, in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Performances begin at 7:30 October 30, 31 and November 2 through November 7; and at 2:00 p.m. on both Saturdays, October 31 and November 7. The November 7 matinee will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Tickets are $7 for students, seniors, and those with military I.D.; all others are $10. “Sleepy Hollow” follows the well-known tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, both iconic characters of Early American folklore. These characters were first created in print in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection “The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent,” first published in 1820. Christian says, “I intend for this production to be a really good ghost story that will give people the shivers. In this play, normal people of 1820 will be living in extreme circumstances in a world that isn’t completely real—they are cursed! For this reason, I recommend that only children 10 and older attend.” To help create the supernatural events that occur in the story, Paul Draper, anthropologist, magician, and mentalist has been contracted as a consultant. Draper, a 2002 WSU graduate (anthropology and theatre) is requiring that everyone associated with this production sign a nondisclosure contract so that the secrets of the special effects are not revealed. Christian has another musical theatre script that has met with considerable success: “Pirated!,” based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance,” this play has received rave reviews from critics coast to coast and was performed in the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Christian joined forces with Utah composer Tom Edward Clark this past spring to set Sleepy Hollow lyrics to music. They have been workshopping the music with a small group of performers all summer. David Blackburn, a freelance orchestrator and old friend of Christian’s, has produced the completed score for the theatre orchestra. Jaime Frank, a WSU theatre senior, is creating an eerie and skeletal set that transforms into a forest, a school room, a fancy country farmhouse and the desolate territory in between. Costume designer, WSU faculty Catherine Zublin, will recreate the historical period in earthy, country colors, as well as leather horse head masks. For more information about this production, contact Jim Christian, 801 626 6992 or <jchristian@weber.edu> Creatures of the Night—Ogden Nature Center presents a crazy night of outdoor fun without fright All ages are invited to the Ogden Nature Center at 966 W. 12th Street for a fun-filled, nonfrightful evening of trailside education and adventures on Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for Ogden Nature Center members or $6.00 for nonmembers. All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress accordingly for outdoor weather as this event will be held come rain or shine. Costumes are welcome. Please call 801-621-7595 to pre-register. Events include taking a crepuscular creep in the early nighttime along the trails where you’ll meet Ogden Nature Center naturalists transformed into nocturnal animals—each with a tale to tell! Meet live owls, snakes, spiders and toads. Enjoy trailside treats, campfire songs, face painting, and carnival games. Make fall nature crafts that you can take home. Go on a scavenger hunt for freaky facts. Enter an amateur Pumpkin Carving Contest. In conjunction with Creatures of the Night, the Nature Center is also holding a Pumpkin Carving Contest. It is free to enter. Students ages 3 to 16 interested in trying their hand at pumpkin carving can enter the contest by submitting a carved (or decorated) pumpkin to the Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21; or Thursday, October 22. Entries will be divided into categories by age: 3-8 years, 9-12 years, and 13-16 years. Entries will be judged on creativity and their relation to the theme “Creatures of the Night.” All pumpkins will be displayed during the Creatures of the Night event and must be picked up by 8:00 p.m. on October 23. Winners will be announced at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, October 23 in the plaza of the L.S. Peery Education Building at the Nature Center. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Participants must be present to accept the grand prize. For more information, please call 801621-7595. Winterize Your Boat or RV Now! No matter the size, make, model, or year, ClubRec can winterize it! Call 801-614-0500 for an appointment today. 50% OFF 2009 SUMMER GEAR ~ Wakeboards ~ Surf boards ~ Skis ~ Ropes and all other ~ Board shorts ~ Swimwear ~ Life vests Boating Accessories Located at 2429 North Hwy. 158 Eden in the Diamond Peak Plaza. Visit www.clubrecnorth.com for more info or call 801-614-0500 to reserve today. Earl’s Lodge at Snowbasin will be transformed into a spooky lair on Friday, October 30. In addition to great food and spirits and a costume contest, a DJ will be spinning spooky tunes from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The scheduled for Friday night so grownups can dress up, boogie down, and still go trick-ortreating on Saturday with the kids. A portion of the proceeds from the Halloween Bash will benefit Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation (SAS). Tickets are $34.50 per person, and reservations are required by calling (801) 620-1021. Chanticleer Brings Stunning Vocal Music to Ogden Described by the New Yorker as “the world’s reigning male chorus” and praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “combination of tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer will perform in Ogden on November 7, 2009 in the Austad Auditorium on the campus of Weber State University. The performance is part of the Weber State University Cultural Affairs Season. A writer for the Chicago Tribune once observed, “I can’t think of another ‘orchestra of voices’ that can shuttle with such proficiency from Renaissance polyphony to gospel, contemporary classical to jazz.” That trademark versatility and range is everywhere apparent in Chanticleer’s “In Time Of... Songs of Love & Loss, War & Peace.” This program is an exploration of centuries of music inspired by the most profound human experiences. It features music from Renaissance masters such as Palestrina, Dufay, and Janequin to works of modern composers including Ligeti, Chen Yi, Sametz, McGlynn, Bates, Gershwin, and others. Tickets for this performance are $15 general and $12 student/seniors, and are available from the Dee Events Center Ticket Office or on line <www.weber.edu/ culturalaffairs/> SAVE THE DATE! For the 2009 Snowdance and Auction! The Ogden Valley Business Association sales for the event. Tickets are now on sale at and the Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation (Formerly the Snowbasin Ski Education Foundation) are once again teaming up to host the Annual Snowdance and Auction on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Snowdance is an elegant evening of entertainment and fine dining that has come to signify the kick-off to the ski season. It will be held at Pineview Lodge at Wolf Creek, Utah. Silent and live auctions, music, delicious fare from Harley & Buck’s renowned kitchen, and award-winning programs and speakers will combine for what is always a memorable evening. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme “Building Future Champions” in honor of the upcoming Olympics will feature interactive international food stations. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the new Ogden Valley Winter Sports Academy and further the goals of the Ogden Valley Business Association. We are seeking donations of merchandise and services for our live and silent auctions as well as table sponsors and individual ticket <www.ovba.org> Individual tickets are $75, premiere seating is $100, and tables of 10 are $750 and $1,000. The mission of the Ogden Valley Business Association is to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Ogden Valley (including Ogden Canyon) through the promotion and development of community and economic resources including arts and culture, education, health and human services, tourism, and community services. The Snowbasin Alpine Team is the racing organization of the Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation; a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young ski racers. The Alpine Team provides a fun, yet challenging way for young men and women to improve their skiing and develop skills and discipline that will provide lifelong enjoyment from an active, outdoor life. For additional information about the event and to purchase tickets, log on to <www. ovba.org> You may also contact Lisa Karam at (801)791-8801 or at <lisa@ovba.org> |