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CircusTalk, the online casting and career marketplace for circus and the performing arts, announces the launch of a new membership tier, Talent Seeker PRO, which helps talent seekers conduct detailed talent searches for circus, variety arts, dance and physical theater artists.

NEW YORK, June 292022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CircusTalk, the online casting and career marketplace for circus and the performing arts, announces the launch of a new membership tier, Talent Seeker PRO, which helps talent seekers to carry out detailed talent searches for artists in the circus and variety arts, dance and physical theatre.

The new functionality allows talent scouts to perform detailed searches, allowing them to identify specialist or multidisciplinary artists via the search functionality by discipline. Talent seekers can also manage their preferred candidates on a dashboard that provides several workflow organization tools, such as custom search sets, tags, and lists.

Last year, CircusTalk conducted a qualitative research project designed to explore the casting process from the perspective of talent scouts and learn more about their methodology, tools and resources. The research concluded that although the circus is undeniably a distinct art form, it is not always recognized as such and has yet to be fully integrated into the broader performing arts sector. Barriers to its inclusion include the specialized technical acumen of the circus, higher production costs and high safety standards compared to other forms of art and entertainment. As of 2021, the circus casting field is still primarily built on personal networks, proprietary databases, and referrals, and lacks formal casting dispatch practice. These processes perpetuate exclusivity within the industry, rather than supporting the creation of a level playing field for circus artists and creators.

Casting for TV, Film and Theater has been integrating independent online casting databases into the hiring process for more than two decades to broaden the selection and screening process and make it more efficient and inclusive. “It was time for non-verbal performative artists to have the visibility and accessibility that an online casting platform can provide,” says the co-founder of CircusTalk, Andrea Honis. This idea of ​​boosting visibility has long been a principle behind the work and mission of CircusTalk. Since its launch in 2017, its talent database, accessible via CircusTalk.com, has grown exponentially; today it features more than 27,000 performers from 193 countries.

“I’m excited to launch this feature and proud to be able to fill a gap in the market. Our independent database of international talent is designed to serve freelance casting directors, casting specialists within companies and organizations, and anyone looking to hire talent but doesn’t have the luxury of a private database. I’m confident that the accessibility this bespoke casting tool provides will also support more diverse and equitable casting practices. », declares Stacy ClarkCEO.

The demand for multidisciplinary talent is growing in the performing arts, theatre, film and television. While CircusTalk’s research highlighted that circus has enormous potential and momentum for growth within the performing arts, it also highlighted that the industry has work to do to better integrate circus. and variety arts in the performing arts business. arts.

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Andrea HonisCOO Founder, CircusTalk, 1 9172706208, [email protected]

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The Williamson County Department of Parks and Recreation (WCPR) and the Williamson County Performing Arts Center (WCPAC) at Academy Park have opened ticket sales for WCPR Children’s Theater productions for the summer 2022.

Straight to the Stars Youth Theater is WCPR’s theater company that produces straight-up (non-musical) plays featuring high school students. The summer production of 2022 will be “Anne of Green Gables”.

Adapted by Joseph Robinette from LM Montgomery’s beloved novel of the same name, “Anne of Green Gables” follows the story of feisty orphan Anne Shirley.

Adopted from an orphanage in Nova Scotia by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, Anne’s acclimatization to life in Avonlea isn’t exactly easy. The Cuthbert siblings wanted a quiet boy to help them on their farm, but instead they get Anne, a redhead, freckled, and free-spirited who turns their lives upside down with her eccentric behavior. Anne navigates school, friendship and life in Avonlea in this charming coming-of-age tale.

The play is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. Performances will take place on July 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. both evenings. Tickets are $10 until July 6 and $12 starting July 7 for all ages. Children 3 and under can sit on an adult’s lap without a ticket.

Rising Stars is WCPR’s theater group for young performers in grades one through eight. The Rising Stars summer production for 2022 will be “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR”.

Based on the popular Broadway production and Oscar-winning film, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR”. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. It features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, plus new songs by Menken and Tim Rice.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is actually a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into himself. But time is running out. If the Beast doesn’t learn his lesson soon, he and his family will be doomed for eternity.

This production will feature fun interactive elements so the audience can be part of the show. The play is presented under special arrangement and all licensed materials are provided by Music Theater International in New York. More information is available at www.mtishows.com.

The performances will take place on July 29 at 7 p.m. and July 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 until July 17 and $12 starting July 18 for all ages. Children 3 and under can sit on an adult’s lap without a ticket.

Tickets for all upcoming events are on sale now and can be purchased at www.wcpactn.com.

Miss Lexington Lauren Dickson was crowned Miss Tennessee 2022 Saturday night at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis.

Dickson graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin and is pursuing an MBA at Union University.

She is now aiming for the Miss America pageant as she tries to win the Voluntary State title for the first time since 1987, when Kellye Cash-Sheppard won.

At the start of Saturday’s program, the 36 Miss Tennessee contestants were narrowed down to 12. In addition to Dickson, the finalists were:

• Miss Music Row Samantha Hennings
• Miss Roane County Tannah Kirkland
• Miss Sullivan Eliza Sanders County
• Miss Nashville Savannah Maddison
• Miss Historic Jonesborough Jordan Bowling
• Miss Gatlinburg Hawa Ceesay
• Miss Milan Crown and Scepter Kaylah Johnson
• Miss Jackson Abbie Bayless
• Miss Robertson County Brandee Mills
• Miss Greater Gibson County Lauren Blodgett
• Miss East Tennessee Taylor Parsons.

Each of the 12 asked a question related to a hot topic, including racism, gun control, book bans and the opioid crisis. The women all showed composure and displayed their personalities when answering their questions.

The 12 finalists also once again showcased their talent to the judges. While the majority showed off their vocal or dancing skills, Parsons stuck to “Soul Man,” while Ceesay performed a spoken word performance about his bullying experience.

Before Dickson was crowned, the field was down to five: Dickson, Sanders, Johnson, Mills and Blodgett.

Mills was second, followed by Sanders in third, Blodgett in fourth and Johnson in fifth.

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Saturday night’s finals followed two nights of preliminary competition Thursday and Friday at the Cannon Center.

Thursday’s preliminary winners were Sanders, Social Impact Pitch and Onstage Interview; and Mills and Dickson tied for overall talent.

Friday’s preliminary winners were Bayless, Global Talent; and Dickson, Social Impact Pitch and Stage Interview.

It was the second year in a row that the Miss Tennessee pageant was held in Memphis. Competitors arrived in Memphis on June 19 and spent the week touring Bluff City, including Beale Street and Overton Square.

Also in Saturday’s final, Lexington’s Outstanding Teenager Jane Marie Franks was named Miss Tennessee’s Outstanding Teenager. The teen finals took place earlier Saturday at the Cannon Center.

This story will be updated.

Porsha Hernandez is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at [email protected]

Lucas Finton is a journalist at The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter @LucasFinton.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (FOX 9) – A training ground for world-class performers called Lundstrum Performing Arts in North Minneapolis is one of the community’s best-kept secrets. Specializing in dance, voice, and drama, the center attracts students from across the state.

The Lundstrum Performing Arts summer program is in full swing and it’s a resource that is becoming increasingly accessible.

Providing training for young people in dance, singing and drama, the center has been producing musicals and top talent for over 90 years.

“The mission is to inspire children through musical theater,” Lundstrum executive director Amy Casserly Ellis told FOX 9.

Ellis is now working to make the center more accessible by offering scholarships this year to northern students and those who live in nearby suburbs. “I think it’s a real way to unite a community,” says Casserly Ellis.

“It’s really important to keep the passion for the arts alive,” said Lundstrum dance teacher Nieya Amezquita.

Amezquita says performance art for some students is just the tipping point.

“Whether they want to be performers or want to take a different path, there is everyone here who can find something to learn and remember that will help them succeed in whatever path or industry they choose, which is not to be taken lightly,” Amezquita said. .

At Lundstrum, the belief is that every small step can lead to big transformations.

“I think the arts bring people together like nothing else can. They touch people’s humanity,” Ellis said.

Northside Strong Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the fall.

In the three years John Schickedanz worked at the Englert Theater, he helped the Iowa City venue through a global pandemic, intensified when the theater’s longtime chief stepped down and ushered in the reopening of the organization in nonprofit in a changing performing arts landscape.

Adding to that list is his new role as executive director of the Englert Theatre, which he officially began on June 6 after serving as acting chef.

“Englert is so loved by the community that this is an opportunity I couldn’t turn down,” Schickedanz told the Press-Citizen. “It’s also the culmination of a lot of my passions and work.”

After a difficult reopening, the executive director said the theater is ready to embrace its future as a performing arts venue and community arts leader.

‘It helped me get to where I am today’: theater closure brings new opportunities

Schickedanz joined Englert in 2019 as Chief Marketing Officer after a decade in the financial services industry.

Schickedanz had begun to reevaluate his work, wondering what his goals were and what contribution he wanted to make to the community where he lived.

The Fort Madison native grew up knowing Iowa City’s arts community and had come to town to see shows after the theater opened in 2004.

“When Andre (Perry) gave me the chance to take on the role of marketing director, it was really a dream come true at the time,” he said.

Schickedanz moved to Iowa City around the same time as the 2008 flood. He said he saw how the relationship between Englert and Auditorium Hancher – who lost his home to the flood and worked with theater to help with programming – changed the trajectory of theatre. Although Schickedanz was not affiliated with the theater until 2019, he observed the evolution of the theater.

“I’m lucky to have this background and to see how Englert has grown,” he said. “I even know just since I’ve been here, how our vision of this organization has changed, how we view ourselves and where we hope to go in the future.”

About six months into Schickedanz’s job as marketing director, the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Communications became the fact that the theater had to close – which lasted 18 months – and lay off staff. Some of the responsibilities that would have been given to Schickedanz as chief marketing officer would not occur until the theater reopened.

The closure helped prepare Schickedanz to take on the role of executive director.

He said that during the pandemic, the Englert Theater staff were “all doing things that none of us knew how to do before”.

A virtual season, podcast, and renovations were among the many things the theater and Schickedanz were doing. He served as an executive producer on some of these programs, communicating on salary, gear, lineup and more.

“It really gave me a lot more insight into the organization as a whole outside of the marketing silos and helped me to be able to interact with different staff members that I normally wouldn’t have had a lot of interaction with. interaction,” he said. . “I think that helped me get to where I am today.”

The closure wasn’t the only challenge. The reopening of the theater was also difficult.

The theater had to hire and retrain staff amid the transition from Perry’s departure, secure the theater’s finances and maintain community confidence that Englert was taking the necessary steps to ensure the space was safe to visit during the pandemic, he said.

The theater also dealt with the cancellation of acts, a common occurrence in performance halls across America.

Now that those challenges have been met, the theater is able to think about the future, Schickedanz said.

‘We need to have a clear consensus on the direction we’re taking’: What’s next for Englert Theater

Perry announced he was leaving the Englert Theater in August 2021.

He had worked with Schickedanz for three years.

“In my experience with him, John has always been a leader,” Perry told the Press-Citizen in an email. “He guides projects with thoughtful precision, but more importantly, he acts with compassion. He cares about the people – the community, the artists and the staff – and he wants everyone to succeed. I’m so excited to watch and enjoy this next chapter of the Englert Theatre.”

The theater embarked on a nationwide search to fill the role.

In a press release on Schickedanz’s appointment as Executive Director, Board Member Jesse Singerman said, “Schickedanz’s understanding of Englert’s mission and vision for the future of the arts at Iowa City…really stood out in a deep pool of talented candidates.”

“I think Englert, as a leader in the arts in this community, has a real opportunity to play an even bigger role than we already do in terms of access to the arts, bringing diverse art on our stage and ensuring that the local arts ecosystem is supported,” said Schickedanz. “But we need to have a clear consensus on the direction we are taking.”

While Schickedanz will be able to guide conversations about the future of Englert, he wants to hear from everyone who works in the theater and the people the theater works with in the community about what gaps it can fill.

“I have an idea of ​​where we are, and I have a lot of ideas that I can bring to the table about where we’re headed,” he said. “But it shouldn’t just be my voice.”

Schickedanz said his assumption of what the theater might do in the coming years, from a financial standpoint, is that the theater will have to ramp up its programming to justify the growth the organization needs. That could be more programming in other community spaces or filling the Englert more often, he said.

L’Englert can also better demonstrate its impact and communicate to the community some of the “incredible” work the nonprofit does, especially when it comes to which artists it features and why, according to Schickedanz.

He said the theater has an “obligation to the community” to invest in arts education and access to the arts.

This work has already begun through the Strengthen Grow Evolve campaign, which conducts research on how to “improve access to the arts and expand engagement” for Johnson County schools and communities.

“We’ve grown tremendously over the past 15 years, and I’ve really challenged staff to think about our organization differently,” he said.

“We are no longer a struggling organization. We have become a leader in this community, not only in Iowa City, but also in Johnson County and eastern Iowa. And we are considered a programmatic leader nationally. We must therefore think of ourselves differently because we have a role to fulfill.

Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and the arts at Iowa City Press-Citizen. Contact her at [email protected] or (319) 519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.

APPLETON, (WFRV) — The Next Chapter Actors, an independent theater company from northeastern Wisconsin, will present four performances of the musical “Falsettos” this week at the Kimberly-Clark Theater at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC). Info.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on June 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on June 25.

“Falsettos” was written by William Finn (music, lyrics and book) and James Lapine (book).

The show premiered on Broadway in 1992 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning Best Book and Best Original Score. The musical was revived on Broadway in 2016. The revival was filmed and adapted for the PBS television series “Live from Lincoln Center,” which aired in October 2017.

The Next Chapter Actors is a non-profit theater group made up of community members who perform theater focused on “real world” events and topics.

Artistic director Kyle Weidman describes “Fallettos” as “a contemporary musical about family, relationships, therapy, bar mitzvahs and AIDS.

“Marvin, a neurotic and closeted homosexual leaves his wife, Trina, and son, Jason, to be with his lover, Whizzer. In time, Trina ends up romantically involved with the family’s psychiatrist, Mendel, while Jason is stuck in the middle.

“Things are racing and problems are getting worse, but with the help of their lesbian neighbors, Charlotte and Cordelia, Marvin and his entire family are learning to grow and face their future with love and dignity.

Cast and Crew: Natalie Beck, Alexis Berget, Abby Charlier, Joseph Gallo, Chase Grabowski, Craig Hietpas, Marki Hietpas, Tyler Hietpas, Brittney Koerner-Wrench, John Leja, Jensen Mackenzie, Audrey Soberg, Austin Walls, Ethan Wege , John Wiedman, Kyle Weidman, Tina Weidman and Sarah Wheeler.

Many players have extensive experience in the region’s stages.

“Falsettos” is The Next Chapter Actors’ third production to premiere at PAC. The company was launched by Kyle Weidman in 2016.

by Kevin T. McEneaney

If you still have a touch of Pandemic Blues, you can chase those worries away by attending Amelie at the Rhinebeck’s Center for Performing Arts where Kacie Boice (as Amélie) and Frank McGinnis (as Nino, the Moon Suitor) will transport you to the magical realm of 1970s and 1990s Paris. This unconventional musical set and romance in a Parisian cafe will make you laugh, make you want to sing along, and make you believe that the United States might one day magically transform into the France of comic book legend. The play tells the peculiar romance of two shy and unconventional people who shyly, reluctantly fall in love. The character of Amélie wants to please everyone and not herself! Singing of both tracks offers whimsical enchantment and delicious charm with the greatest graceful burden falling on the shoulders of soprano Kacie Boice. Lots of fun comes from voice projection Direct song….

Other notable performances include Mark Colvson who plays two distinctly different characters, an autistic painter who continually repaints Boating Party Lunch by Jean Renoir, and a sentimental, depressed, bipolar man who has a grandson he’s never met – Amélie makes it possible. Michael Juzwak plays Amélie’s senile father and a host of additional small roles: too many to count! At the cafe, Jody Satriani, Lynne Czajka, Melissa Mathews and Grace Burkhart are happily in tune as Amélie secretly and successfully plots to brighten their lives.

Jabez Jackson as Lucien and Adrien delivers a litany of exuberant laughs and deft comedic mimes. Jon Lee delivers an exuberantly satirical version of Elton John that is a real hoot. Dorothy Luongo as Amelie’s quirky, strict mother, Amandine, is all too convincing. We can’t wait to see young Zoey Morse again.

With veteran director Ellen Honig, this production goes through an intense emotional clip. Joanne Schubert played keyboard for the first act, then Paul Schubert played keyboard for the second act. The harmonious group of five musicians is always on stage in the background. As a scenic artist, Tom Starce delivers many digital extras, especially in photography. Sharon Penz’s choreography allows the large cast to dance and sway on a modest stage. Stage manager Paige Serell moves the photo booth, tables and chairs around so quickly it seems like a magical show.

You could spend thousands of dollars on a trip to Paris and eat in the wrong cafes when the freshly built French Music and Dance Cafe is open just down the street in Rhinebeck. You’ll laugh at the witty lines and discover those long-lost wonders of the pre-pandemic world where life can be fun, silly, and rejuvenating. Yes, you too can be reborn in song!

Amelie is scheduled until July 3^rd. For tickets, go to https://www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Your arts forecast this summer is hot, hot, hot with the Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s Summer Performing Arts Series!

The first in-person series since 2019, The Council will host exciting evenings of dance and music in July and August at its main gallery in Lake Worth Beach. Featuring local artists, performances will include a special retrospective dance night with Demetrius Klein Dance Company (July 2), a bluesy and groovy night of soul music by JM and The Sweets (July 9), an exclusive tribute to the punk band British rock The Clash from feel-good reggae rockers Spred The Dub (August 6) and acoustic folk favorites from South Florida folk band The Lubben Brothers (August 20).

“We are thrilled to invite locals to the Palm Beach County Cultural Council for our first in-person summer concert series in three years,” said Dave Lawrence, President and CEO of the Cultural Council. “Reflecting our mission to nurture the arts locally, the series will feature a fantastic lineup of local artists. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support Palm Beach County’s cultural community and enjoy uplifting summer evening performances. in a unique historical space.”

The performances scheduled for the Summer Performing Arts Series are as follows:

Saturday July 2 – Demetrius Klein Dance Company
On the eve of Demetrius Klein’s 60th birthday, the Demetrius Klein Dance Company will present a special retrospective evening with excerpts from works that span from 1986 (when the company was established) to the present. Some of Klein’s most important and award-winning works will be represented, in addition to a special new work woven throughout the exhibition. This is not to be missed !

Saturday July 9 – JM and The Sweets
South Florida soul band JM and The Sweets will make your summer Saturday a little sweeter! Led by Palm Beach-based singer-songwriter Josh Miles, the band’s music can be described as sometimes bluesy, relentlessly groovy in others, and always soulful. The band’s debut EP, Sol Village, was released in May 2017 via Stank Records.

Saturday August 6 – Spred the Dub
Long-time local favorite “good time reggae” band Spred the Dub will perform original songs and a tribute to The Clash, the English rock band formed in London in 1976 whose musicians were key players in the original wave of British punk rock.

Saturday August 20 – The Lubben Brothers
Acoustic Folk Favorites The Lubben Brothers return to the Cultural Council to wrap up their Summer 2022 Performing Arts Series. Comprised of triplets who are each high-energy acoustic musicians, the Lubben Brothers specialize in tight vocal harmonies and an eclectic mix of folk instruments including banjo, mandolin, whistle, accordion, hammered dulcimer and fiddle.

All performances will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Council Gallery, located at 601 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth Beach. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $10 for standing room only, $20 for members or $25 for non-members. VIP tickets (which include reserved seating and a free drink per person) are $30 for members or $35 for non-members. Tickets are currently on sale at www.palmbeachculture.com/summer.

The Palm Beach County Cultural Council is the official arts and culture support agency for The Palm Beaches, Florida’s cultural capital. Based in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building in downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents year-round exhibitions and exciting performances featuring artists who live or work in Palm Beach County. The Council showcases spectacular work by local artisans at its Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store, offers free resources to visitors at its Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center, and hosts frequent events at its project space. outside, offering a view of the building. iconic mural of Martin Luther King Jr. by renowned Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The council is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and a full calendar of cultural events at The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com.

Bryan Wade, a music student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, will represent the UAPB in Washington, DC as he performs with the 369th Experience Band beginning today.

He will be one of 65 students representing 21 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) at the event, according to a news release.

Wade will begin touring today through June 20 with the band in Washington, D.C., with Continuing the Legacy, a week-long series of events and performances celebrating Juneteenth, Black Music Month, and military and musical contributions. African Americans throughout history.

Other planned group activities in Washington include a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and a parade with top US military bands passing the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) and ending at National World War I Memorial. located in Pershing Park.

Following their performances in Washington, the new 369th Experience Band will continue with performances in New York, Brest and Paris in France, and other historic locations.

“This is another exceptional opportunity and exposure for our deserving students,” said John R. Graham Jr., UAPB Groups Director. “We thank this organization for teaching history while providing real-world experience for these bright young African-American men. Bryan is an exceptional student musician who will represent our university extremely well. We are proud of him.”

The 369th experiment is part of a series of events approved by the World War I Centennial Commission to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I in Washington. Members of the 369th Experience Student Band will learn the history and repertoire of the original Harlem Hell Fighters Band.

“Additionally, the band will retrace its steps by performing the band’s repertoire during the centennial celebrations. This historic series of national and international programs and musical events depict the African-American and Puerto Rican experience from World War I to through the eyes of the 369th U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hell Fighters,” the statement said.

“Bryan’s participation will honor these soldiers by recognizing, preserving and celebrating their contributions to the world and to music as they help us recreate the Harlem Hell Fighters band. Led by bandleader James Reese Europe and drum- major and singer Noble Sissle, the famous The fiery arrangements of ragtime, jazz and blues of the regimental band of the Harlem Hell Fighters first introduced European audiences to the new sounds of this American music,” according to the press release.

Details: https://www.369experience.com/meettheband.

A delicious feast of surf and turf and tasty wines take center stage at the 2022 “Taste of the Spencer” party and fundraiser on Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to this evening of tasteful fun in which all Spencer Theater patrons play a part! Freshly prepared lobster tail and filet mignon dinner will be served on our cool, high-tech performance stage in a festive tribute to 25 years of non-profit theater success. Bravissimo!

After the savory sweet desserts, a fast-paced live auction, guided by Texas State Champion Clay Golden, further adorns the night with offers of idyllic adventures and luxurious getaways – all trips distinctive features reflecting the worldly spirit of this cultural gem. Know that a challenge match of individual donations for each dollar raised has already been promised by a fervent supporter, encouraging magnanality! Raise your paddle and join in the fun, or just toast those pledging generous support. Just being at the party is a fabulous measure of giving – and we thank you for it!

The annual “Taste of the Spencer” – the most significant fundraiser of the theater’s calendar year – is truly a magical community-wide fundraising effort. Tickets ($125) are available at www.spencertheater.com or call 575.336.4800.

Next :

• Texas Playboys by Bob Wills conducted by Jason Roberts on Saturday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ($45-$66). The famous group Texas Swing includes 10 musicians on violins, keyboards and horns: “Faded Love”, “I Ain’t Got Nobody”, “New San Antonio Rose” more! Southern Fried Chicken Buffet ($25) at 6 p.m.

• Ultimate Elvis Tribute by Cody Ray Slaughter on Thursday, June 30 at 8 p.m. ($45-$76). The world’s hottest Elvis impersonator performs all of Elvis’ moves, grooves and songs with perfect voice, swagger and costumes. Chicken fajitas & chili rellenos buffet ($25) at 6 p.m.

• The Ball Brothers Saturday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ($45-$56). Award-winning southern gospel quartet singing praiseworthy, message-driven melodies with their rhythm group. Buffet four manicotti cheeses & tomato meat sauce ($25) at 6 p.m.

• Le Chaperon Rouge at the Missoula Children’s Theater on Friday, July 15 at 7 pm ($10 for children, $18 for adults). Casting call for all children ages 6-17, no experience necessary. Auditions: Monday July 11 at 9 a.m. (Arrival at 8:30 a.m.). A free week-long theater workshop culminates in a public performance. Information: (575) 336-4800.

• A1A – The Official & Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show Saturday, July 23 at 8 p.m. ($45-$76). The famed tropical rock band is the ONLY Buffett-endorsed tribute band: “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger In Paradise,” “Son of a Sailor,” and more. Baked Pacific Cod Buffet ($25) at 6 p.m.

• Pavlo on Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ($45-$66). Stunning guitarist and band fusing flamenco, Greek, Latin, Balkan and classical traditions into a unique “Mediterranean” sound. Pavlo’s rhythmic blends of guitars, basses and percussion create intoxicating original music. Sponsored in part by Scott Northam, CPA, PC. Beef & shrimp kebab buffet ($25) at 6 p.m.

• Tony Orlando in concert Saturday August 6 at 8 pm and Sunday August 7 at 2 pm ($76-$79). Pop-Rock music icon, actor, entertainer, 3x AMA winner with a string of #1 mega hits: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree”, “Knock Three Times”, “Candida” , others will be joined here with his band of 6. Career highlights include 15 top 40 hits, 2 platinum and 3 gold albums, Congressional Medal of Honor, Hall of Fame of the vocal group, a television variety show. Appearing with a gang of 6. Buffets ($25): Saturday: Angus beef meatloaf at 6 p.m.; Sunday: chicken & waffles at noon.

•Kathy Mattea Saturday, August 13 at 8 p.m. ($66-$69). 2 Grammy-winning stars and band: “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses”, “Walk the Way the Wind Blows”, “The Battle Hymn of Love”, and more. Chicken and Green Chili Lasagna Buffet ($25) at 6 p.m.

• Jim Curry’s tribute to the music of John Denver Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. ($45 – $66). Join famed singer Jim Curry and his band for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer-songwriters to ever grace the stage. BBQ beef brisket buffet ($25) at 6 p.m.

**Offsite Event Rainmakers Golf Tournament Tuesday, August 23 at 7 a.m. ($125) – Benefiting Spencer’s operations and programming.

• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. ($76-$79). Grammy Hall of Famers, this group of 6 is one of the most iconic country-folk-rock bands in American music history: “Mr. Bojangles”, “Long Hard Road”, “Fishin’ In The Dark “, etc. Buffet, Friday only: Fried chicken steak with sauce ($25) at 6 p.m.

• Lonesome Traveler Live In Concert on Saturday, September 3 at 8 p.m. ($45-$66). Multimedia production with a cast of 6 musicians celebrating the tunes of the folk music era: “Blowin’ In The Wind”, “Midnight Special”, “Puff, The Magic Dragon”… Buffet of catfish nuggets crispy fries ($25) at 6 p.m.

The 2022 Summer Season is sponsored in part by the Hugh Bancroft Jr. Foundation, Eleganté Lodge & Suites, Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, KOBR Channel 8, MTD Media, Walton Stations of New Mexico with additional season support from Ruidoso Ford-Lincoln, RD & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation, Rainmakers Golf & Lifestyle Community, Comcast Spotlight, Burt Broadcasting, Carlsbad Radio, Majestic Communications, Ruidoso.net and First National Bank of Ruidoso.

Photo by Willa Stein

Todd Snider has shared an extensive set of US tour dates. The series of shows has been dubbed the American Troubadour Tour and will see the musicians make coast-to-coast stops alongside Lilly Winwood, Nicki Bluhm, Ryan Montbleau and Ray Wylie Hubbard – at select gigs.

The tour opener lands on September 7, when the artist appears at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount, Va., with Lilly Winwood, a Nashville native and daughter of Steve Winwood. The latter will remain for the next six concerts, which will see the musician perform in Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut.

After a heavy kickoff on the East Coast, Snider will reunite in Denver, Colorado on September 29 to perform at the Paramount Theater with Nicki Bluhm. He will follow up with two shows at Big Sky Country on October 1 and 2 before a concert on October 3 at the Egyptian Theater in Boise, Idaho, with Ryan Montbleau.

They will continue to head west, performing in Portland, Oregon on October 6, followed by a stop in Seattle on October 8 and San Francisco on October 14. Next, Snider and his band will play a handful of Southern California dates before a two-night adventure at The State Room in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Ray Wylie Hubbard, starting October 24.

Next, Snider will perform at Washington’s in Fort Collins, Colorado on October 26, before a gig at Knuckleheads in Kansas City, Mo. on October 28. The final stages of his US Troubadour tour will consist of a Scottish Concert at the Rite Hall in Omaha, Neb., on October 29, followed by a concert at Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa, the following evening. The final stop lands on Halloween and will see the band perform at the Jamf Theater in Eau Claire, Wis.

The vast majority of ticket sales will begin this Friday, June 10 at 1 p.m. ET. For more information, visit toddsnider.net.

See Snider’s tour announcement via Instagram below.

Scroll down to see the full list of tour stops.

Todd Snider’s American Troubador Tour Dates:

September 7 – Harvester Performance Center – Rocky Mount, Va.*

September 9 – Infinity Hall Norfolk – Norfolk, Connecticut*

September 10 – Narrows Center for the Arts – Fall River, Mass.*

September 11 – Infinity Hall Hartford – Hartford, Connecticut*

September 13 – Swyer Theater at The Egg – Albany, NY *

September 15 – StageOne – Fairfield, Connecticut*

September 16 – Natick Arts Center – Natick, Mass.*

September 17 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, Pennsylvania*

September 18 – The Queen – Wilmington, Del.*

September 29 – Paramount Theater – Denver, Colorado+

October 1 – The Wilma – Missoula, Mont.+

October 2 – The ELM – Bozeman, Mont.+

October 3 – Egyptian Theater – Boise, [email protected]

October 4 – Tower Theater – Bend, [email protected]

October 6 – Revolution Hall – Portland, [email protected]

October 7 – Soreng Theater at the Hult Center – Eugene, [email protected]

October 8 – Neptune Theater – Seattle, [email protected]

October 9 – The Bing Crosby Theater – Spokane, [email protected]

October 12 – Arcata Theater Fair – Arcata, [email protected]

October 13 – Raven Theater – Healdsburg, [email protected]

October 14 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, [email protected]

October 16 – Rio Theater – Santa Cruz, [email protected]

October 18 – The Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, [email protected]

October 19 – The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, [email protected]

October 21 – Paradise Performing Arts Center – Paradise, CA~

October 22 – Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort – South Lake Tahoe, Nevada ~

October 24 – The State Room – Salt Lake City, Utah~

October 25 – The State Room – Salt Lake City, Utah~

October 26 – Washington’s – Fort Collins, Colo.

October 28 – Knuckleheads – Kansas City, Mo.

October 29 – Scottish Rite Hall – Omaha, Neb.

October 30 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, Iowa

October 31 – Jamf Theater – Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

* with Lilly Winwood

+ with Nicki Bluhm

@ with Ryan Montbleau

~ with Ray Wylie Hubbard

When Grenada comes alive with the production of Verdi’s masterpiece La Traviata on Sunday June 12, it marks a return to the land of grand opera for Opera Santa Barbara (operasb.org). It also marks a long-awaited return to an ambitious corporate mission already underway.

Since the company’s last “grand opera” project in November 2019, OSB has embarked on an ingenious reflection on how to operate under fire and lockdown. Among his accomplishments of creative workarounds were drive-in operas at Ventura Fairgrounds and unique smaller productions at Lobero. Those included mariachi opera Cruzar La Cara De La Lunatransgender in one act Like aa Puccini/Da ​​Falla double title on Halloween, an updated version of Handel Mixesand an abridged version of Wagner Das Rheingold.

Kostis Protopapas, the artistic and general director (and conductor this Sunday), is at the head of the admirable initiative of the company, in the midst of adversity. He explained, “The traviata The performance will be a celebration of everything we have accomplished since March 2020. Our company was one of the few performing arts organizations in California that remained active throughout the lockdown and successfully weathered the ups and downs low after reopening. Going back to a full grand opera with a full orchestra and chorus feels like the last chapter of Around the world in 80 daysexcept that our journey lasted about 800 days.

This production of Verdi’s 1853 adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Lady of the Camellias features familiar faces/voices. Soprano Anya Matanovic takes lead role, after roles in OSB the crucible and Das Rheingoldalongside tenor Nathan Granner, memorable in OSB’s 2018 Bohemian.

“La Traviata is one of the most important works in the repertoire,” says Protopapas. “First of all, it was the first ‘realistic’ opera in the history of the genre. Until then, any opera included a large element of fantasy – ancient myths and gods, historical figures, exotic locations, etc. So the music is absolutely perfect. It is masterfully crafted to give singers the ability to sculpt realistic characters. It is also remarkable how Verdi creates a new kind of musical drama without deviating substantially from established musical standards.

Director Tara Faircloth, previously behind OSB’s 2017 Puccini production The Rondinedesigned a new interpretation of La Traviata. Protopapas explains that the director “envisions the story as a piece of memory”.

Faircloth said: “Whenever you bring together a group of performers to create a live opera, there’s a bit of magic in the air. Our production features fairly traditional and lush costumes, but we have a gorgeous new set design by François-Pierre Couture and also a small troupe of dancers from the State Street Ballet. The visual world is a beautiful blend of delicate, feminine symbology and dancer-driven transitions that help create a dreamlike state of memory and emotion.

OSB, founded in 1994, has gone through many phases and changes, and survived and, in its own way, thrived through a potential downtime. In a sense, the extreme challenges the performing arts have faced over the past two years have prompted a call to rise to the occasion.

“There are no crises in art, only opportunities, however painful they may be at times,” Protopapas said. “John F. Kennedy said, ‘The artist becomes the last champion of wit and individual sensibility against an intrusive society and unofficial state.’ Never has society been more intrusive and the state more unofficial than during the pandemic and the years that preceded it, and in this sense the duty of the artist has never been more urgent.

“Additionally, the disruption of the pandemic has also been a reset button in the arts. We were forced to think creatively and economically and forget about ‘business as usual’. As a result, we became more efficient and more focused on the essentials of art: the music, the artists and the storytelling. »

OSB’s future looks bright – and grand – again. “What our company does is produce dynamic musical theater that both draws inspiration from the operatic tradition’s past and looks to its future,” Protopasas said. “Artistically, we plan to produce classic and contemporary works with equal passion and boldness for a long time to come.”

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Friday

The Marvelous Marvelous at ASF

Now through June 26 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, this Off-Broadway hit takes us to Springfield High School’s 1958 prom, where we meet and learn about the lives and loves of Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. When the Wonderettes reunite to perform at their 10-year reunion, we learn about the ups and downs the girls have had over the past decade and are thrilled to find that no matter what life throws at them, they will overcome it together. Featuring over 30 classic hits from the 50s and 60s including ‘Lollipop’, ‘Dream Lover’ and ‘Lipstick on Your Collar’. asf.net.

The Journey to Bountiful

As part of the 42nd season, the Wetumpka Depot presents The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote. Bountiful follows the heartwarming journey of Carrie Watts, a widow who escapes the confines of her son’s cramped urban apartment to make one final trip to her former home in the small Texas town of Bountiful. Show dates Thursday through Saturday until June 11 at 7:30 p.m. There is a matinee on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at Wetumpkadepot.com or by sending a check to WDP PO Box 1031, Wetumpka, Al 36092 or at the door. Tickets are $15. Ticket questions can also be emailed to [email protected] The Wetumpka Depot Theater is located at 300 S Main St in historic downtown Wetumpka.

Saturday

Theo Von at MPAC

Comedian, actor and writer Theo Von heads to the Montgomery Performing Arts Center Saturday at 7 p.m. with his “Return of the Rat Tour.” Tickets cost between $39.50 and $79.50 and are available at mpaconline.org. Theo’s podcast, This Past Weekend, is one of the top comedy podcasts, garnering 5 million plays per month on audio alone. Theo has an upcoming “Regular People” Netflix special coming October 19th. Theo has appeared numerous times on Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, regularly on Joey Diaz’s The Church of What’s Happening Now, and was voted guest of the year on The Fighter and The Kid by TFATK listeners. in 2017 and 2018. Previously, Theo was the host of Howie Mandel’s EP Howie Mandel’s TBS hidden camera show Deal With It, which ran for three seasons. He also hosted Yahoo’s popular daily recap show, Primetime in No Time, one of the most-watched shows on the web with nearly a million views per day. Theo also made guest appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Why? with Hannibal Buress, Arsenio, Last Comic Standing, won Comedy Central’s Reality Bites Back and Live at Gotham.

Free breakfast for bikers

Harley-Davidson of Montgomery is hosting a free Bikers and Breakfast on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. 655 N. Eastern Blvd. This takes place on the first Saturday of each month.

DJ Tre Blues and Soul Saturday

Harley-Davidson Montgomery hosts DJ Tre Live Soul and Blues on Saturday. Free food and music, plus gift cards. 655 N. Eastern Blvd.

Art+Lettres: Do not move

Join the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. for Art+Letters: Hold Still. In this groundbreaking book, a unique interplay of story and image, Mann’s preoccupation with family, race, mortality, and the fabled landscape of the American South is revealed to be almost genetically predetermined, inscribed in his DNA by the family history that precedes it.

Capturing roses with Laura Bocquin

Join the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Capturing Roses with Laura Bocquin. Laura, local artist and flower enthusiast, will guide participants through the charm of fresh roses to capture unique visions with pencils, watercolors and acrylic paints. Material included in the price of the course. Seating is limited, so register early to claim your spot! $50 for the course, members get 25% off

Sunday

Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters at MPAC

Tickets range from $12 to $47 and are available at mpaconline.org for Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters on Sundays at 7 p.m. Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalog of music that touches on their love of a wide range of influences, but most importantly, 1960s rock and roll. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, the Byrds and the Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star. Since the formation of The Boxmasters, several longtime friends have contributed to the band’s sound, but the core of The Boxmasters has always been Andrew and Thornton. As primary songwriters, the Boxmasters’ sound has evolved as the duo constantly strive to find new inspirations, new sounds and new ways to express what’s in their hearts and minds. spirit. But at the heart, there is a backbeat, meaningful lyrics and emotionally played music. As a touring band, The Boxmasters cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States and Canada. Opening for ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood and Kid Rock The Boxmasters proved to win over a large following. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”, Springfield, Illinois at “Boondocks” and “Merrimack Hall” in Huntsville, Alabama showed a dedicated but ever-growing following. Two appearances at Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock, New York were standout performances for the band, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” which Levon hosted in 2008. The Boxmasters performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, another in a growing resume of must-see venues.

Verde Summer Sunday Brunch

Join the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Cafe Verde on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Verde Summer Sunday Brunch. Join Nick and Davena Jernigan for a summer brunch. Limited places. The menu and reservations are available online.

The Outpouring Worship Event at the Riverwalk Amphitheater

Come to the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Sundays from 4-7 p.m. for The Outpouring: Worship on the River. Don’t miss this spirit-filled showcase presented by Hearts & Heels, Sunday Morning Gospel and WVAS.

This free event will feature live prayer and worship from pastors and worship singers throughout the tri-county area. This is a unified, interfaith worship event that will bring all believers together in one place to experience the outpouring and power of the Holy Spirit. The evening will begin at 4 p.m. with intercessory prayer, followed by a festive night of worship.

Bring your garden chairs and blankets. There will be food vendors, prayers and praises on the river.

The grounds of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center will resonate with joyous noise on Sunday with the fifth annual Young Artists Festival. More than 500 teenagers, mostly who dance, play an instrument, sing, write poetry, paint or create all kinds of visual arts, will celebrate this collaborative event.

The theme of the festival is interdependence, as when a poet works side by side with a musician, just as members of a community depend on each other for hope and happiness, especially during a tragedy. or a disaster.

“We’ve noticed how it builds community, especially in a cross-disciplinary discipline,” said Dennis Moench, vice president of education at PSPC. “All forms of art are linked.”

This concept has been at the heart of the festival since its conception. More than five years ago, Moench, SPAC executive director Elizabeth Sobol, and members of the Empire State Youth Organization, which included then-music director Helen Cha-Pyo, met to discuss ways to feature students from all artistic disciplines. Noting that there were few venues in the Capital District that could handle such a crowd, Cha-Pyo suggested that since SPAC had the biggest stage in the area, why not turn it into a festival, Moench said. .

“Everyone thought it was a great idea,” he said.

They decided to limit student participation to the 11 counties that made up the Capital Region and Adirondack Park. Submissions were received in the fall and everyone was encouraged to apply as long as they could create work that fit within one of the artistic disciplines.

“The focus was on the process and the enrichment of the student rather than the end product,” Moench said. “It was for them to experience the joy of the creative process and come to love this art form even before reaching a higher level of skill. There were no limits. »

From the beginning, there have always been many dancers and musicians who have applied, including those from ESYO, Capitol District Youth Chorale, Northeast Ballet, and most recently, students from SPAC School of the Arts. Applications in the visual arts have increased significantly with this year attracting over 200 students.

“Poetry has been a roller coaster,” Moench said. “Last year, with the pandemic, we had the most students writing. But this year there were fewer.

Despite the numbers, Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco visited SPAC to work with three poets who have held virtual workshops over the past few months. One of the students is Lauren Zhu, an eleventh grader from Shaker High School, who was named the literary arts winner and will recite her winning poem, “I think better with my eyes closed,” in the finals of the event.

“I had two workshops with Mr. Blanco and he helped me tighten the language and be more specific,” Zhu said. “He was awesome . . . amazing. He taught me how to revise and play.

While her goal is to write more often, do summer workshops, and refine the process, Zhu noted that she doesn’t have any friends who write poetry — though she also works in the school newspaper. But the festival’s theme of interdependence is meaningful to her because many of her friends practice other artistic disciplines, she said.

She will also be on stage with Blanco, who will recite her own poem, “Declaration of Interdependence.” It will be during the last event of the day, when around 200 of the students will be on stage to perform in some measure.

Before that there’s an art exhibit of over 50 works, games, balloons, workshops, free ice cream from Stewart’s, ESYO’s CHIME program of 100 kids performing, poetry readings , dances ranging from classical to hip hop and Irish dancing, singing choirs, and a special tribute to David Janower, who led the Albany Pro Musica until his death, with “Omnia Sol”, which was sung at his memorial.

Moench said the continued support from Adirondack Trust Company and this year’s CDPHP made the festival possible.

People must register to attend either at www.spac.org or www.spacfoya.org, or at a table at the entrance to the site. The event is free upon registration.

Masks are optional but required backstage; no proof of vaccination is necessary.

Young Artists Festival

WHEN: 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday
WHERE: Saratoga Center for the Performing Arts
HOW MUCH: Free
MORE INFO: www.spac.org; 518 584-9330

Categories: Entertainment, Life and Arts, Saratoga Springs

The folk rock group America takes its name from when the three founders lived in England.

Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley and Dan Peek met in 1969 at a grammar school in Watford, just north of London, for children of American servicemen. Their fathers served in the US Air Force. The three shared an interest in music and started writing songs.

Their initial musical act saw them sitting on stools, playing acoustic guitar and singing tightly arranged three-part vocal harmonies.

“We were always described as American guys by British musicians,” recalls Bunnell, 70.

Still, looking back more than 50 years, “there’s no definitive reason” why they chose America as their name, Bunnell said.

Anyway, America, formed in 1970, arrives at the Hanover Theater and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on June 4 as part of a new national tour.

Audiences can expect to hear classic and timeless hits such as “A Horse with No Name”, “Ventura Highway”, “Lonely People”, “You Can Do Magic”, “Sandman”, “Muskrat Love”, ” I Need You”. ,” “Sister Golden Hair” and many more.

Original members Bunnell and Beckley will lead a five-piece band. Peek, who left the band in 1977, died in 2011.

America was also at the Hanover Theater in 2019 as what was billed as its 50th anniversary tour got underway. This tour would subsequently be “delayed” by the pandemic throughout 2020.

“Time stands still for no one,” Bunnell noted in a recent phone interview. “Now we are in our 52nd year.”

America did 39 shows last year, “which was kind of a miracle,” Bunnell said. At the time of the interview, there had been 12 shows in 2022, but “we have a pretty full season (coming),” he said. “We do weekends. Sometimes three in one weekend.”

America is now firmly entrenched in America (Bunnell has a home just south of Los Angeles) and has been for a long time.

But England was where America not only got its name but also its beginnings, and perhaps could have stayed.

Besides England, Bunnell had lived in several other places in the United States and abroad as a child, and had traveled through the desert of Arizona and New Mexico when his family lived at Air Force Base in Vandenberg in California.

However, he was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, and his mother was British.

“My father was a classic air force aviator. He met my mother. I was the first born. We have a strong British background. Gerry’s (Beckley) mother is British.”

After graduating from high school, Beckley and Bunnell had remained in England while Peek spent a semester at a University of Virginia, but returned in 1970 and joined his two friends.

Previously, the group was called The Daze. Another reason for the name change was that at the time, the three had been struck by the fact that the band Chicago had named themselves after the city of Chicago, something that had never been done before. “It was something to do with being expats living away from our own country,” Bunnell said.

The three members of America wrote their songs individually, and after Peek came back, they had a batch and they started performing in the London area.

“We were getting a bit of traction with our live show, sitting on stools. We worked hard on our arrangements,” Bunnell said.

“Our real break was meeting the right people.”

They caught the ear of Jeff Dexter, a British DJ, club promoter and record producer who took them under his wing along with fellow producer, the late Ian Samwell. Also, Bob Harris, one of the hosts of the influential BBC Radio One show “Sounds of the Seventies”, became an early champion.

This eventually led to recording an album and signing with Warner Bros. (British division).

“Jeff Dexter was able to get us to open for The Who, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart. He had been the MC for the Isle of Wight festival. You can’t underestimate how important that was,” said Bunnell said.

People were like, “’Who are these guys on three stools in front of Pink Floyd?’ “, he recalls.

Soon after, America was on the BBC’s “Top of the Pops” TV show singing perhaps its biggest single, the haunting “A Horse With No Name.”

“Everything lined up for us,” Bunnell said.

“I Need You”, the suggested track. America was asked if there was more material.

Bunnell had written “A Horse With No Name” and it was released as a single in late 1971 in the UK. It was part of the American album “America” ​​in 1972 and was released as a single there.

The catchy acoustic song with compelling vocal harmonies and dreamy lyrics about being alone in the desert with a nameless horse was written in England. The repeated phrase, “It felt good to be out of the rain”, is a nod to English rainy weather. Bunnell said in an earlier interview, “It certainly reminded me of the times I had spent in the desert, trying to create this imagery in rainy England.” Neil Young and Crosby, Stills & Nash were clearly influences. The song reached the top of the charts in the US and No. 3 in the UK, Bunnell was not even 21 years old.

The group could not have imagined what was to come, Bunnell said. “I don’t think anyone can do it. At the time it was hanging on. We were super happy to have a record deal, super happy to hear each other on the BBC and Radio Caroline (a pirate radio) To say it’s evolved over this lifetime is pretty incredible.”

England could have remained the base of the group, Bunnell said.

“We were established by then. I had been there since 1966. We were totally comfortable living there. We could have done it, but the first tour back reignited the fuse of being those Americans .”

America toured North American club and college dates in early 1972, and legendary American producer David Geffen expressed interest in them.

“We were invited and dined by David Geffen,” Bunnell said. “He enticed us to come back. By the time we got back to England the phones were ringing, Geffen was calling and we packed our bags. We didn’t have much class separation (with Jeff Dexter). Geffen said” don’t worry about it, everyone will be compensated. We were looking forward to taking our career to the next level.”

America left for a permanent return to America in 1972.

Likewise, they were naive and inexperienced, Bunnell admitted.

“There were only three guys on stools. We needed a show. The first thing we needed was a rhythm section… All of this throws us into the deep end. I don’t know if we succeeded (at first) We didn’t play electric guitars on stage. We got mixed reviews. There was a lot of on-the-job training.

But America would keep its first promises. The second album, “Homecoming”, had another big hit, the rock “Ventura Highway”, also written by Bunnell. Later “You Can Do Magic” had both pop sound and CSNY harmonies. Soft rock, folk-jazz elements, country rock, romantic melodies, Latin-leaning rhythms, pop and disco have all been in the musical mix. George Martin (“The Fifth Beatle”) came on board for a successful period as a producer spanning seven albums (five studio recordings, one greatest hits and one live record).

A wide mix of ages found the music appealing, Bunnell noted.

“It’s been that way from the very beginning. Gerry is very good at writing these love songs that are standards. I like to think that we were a reflection of our own generation. We were hippies.”

America was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2006 and received its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 10 years ago

Shooting 85 to 100 shows a year was a staple of America until the pandemic.

With America back on the road, does Bunnell still enjoy performing live?

“I do, actually. It’s always been pretty satisfying,” he said.

“On stage, you do it a little differently. Every night there’s a reaction from the audience.”

When asked if the pandemic was an opportunity for Bunnell to write more, he replied: “I wish I could say it (was). I’ve never been more prolific, to be honest. J needed that momentum, the three-disc deal, you got your feet fired – I was good with that…

“We don’t have a recording contract. Nobody pushes me to work. We have the live show, and that’s where the real satisfaction comes from,” Bunnell said.

“The Hanover Theater – we’re looking forward to it. The show itself is as strong as it’s ever been. It’s a great show,” he said.

Bunnell still has family in England. But when it comes to the remnants of America’s industrial relations there, “I don’t think it was ever the same (after 1972),” he acknowledged.

“I think Jeff Dexter was very upset. I haven’t seen him since. I felt bad about it, I still do. I wish we had had a clean break. There was financial compensation I’d like to say hello to Jeff Dexter Again They (Dexter and Samwell) were great fun.

America

When: 8 p.m. on June 4

Where: The Hanover Theater and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester

How much: $49, $59, $79 and $99 depending on seat location. (877) 571-7469; www.TheHanoverTheatre.org

Allegro Optical’s award-winning opticians, recognized in the industry for their specialization in helping musicians, are hosting an innovative networking and knowledge exchange event in partnership with the University of York’s Department of Music.

‘The Musician’s Optician’ is based in the heart of brass band country with branches in Holmfirth, Greenfield and Marsden, but has earned a worldwide reputation with musicians of all genres for their expertise and excellence.

Visual health in the performing arts

“Visual Health in the Performing Arts” is a free event taking place on Thursday, July 7 (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at the Rymer Auditorium, part of the University of York’s Department of Music ( YO10 5DD)

Dr Naomi Norton is working with Allegro Optical and the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) to organize this special event bringing together performing artists, clinicians, medical device manufacturers and organizations involved in health promotion and the well-being of performing artists.

Eye care needs

Speaking about the initiative, Allegro Optical’s Managing Director, Sheryl Doe Bsc FBDO, told 4BR, “Performers have specific eye care needs: for example, they need to be able to read sheet music details, to change focus between near and far sight and to have a good perception of space.

Bringing together eye care clinical and industry stakeholders with performing artists and organizations, this event will raise awareness of the needs of artists, what the industry can do to support them and what performing arts stakeholders can do to prevent vision problems and support those affected by them.”

Performers have specific eye care needs: for example, they must be able to read detailed musical scores, change focus between near and far sight, and have a good sense of spatial awareness. .Sheryl Doe

Discussions

4BR has been informed that the event will provide delegates with the opportunity to engage in cross-disciplinary collaborative discussions as well as contribute to the development of a “Visual Health in the Performing Arts” survey and fact sheet. information BAPAM.

Free to book

This free event is funded by the University of York Place and Community Fund. Refreshments at lunch are offered to delegates.

Spaces are limited, so book early and let us know if your plans change.

To find out more please email: [email protected] or to register please use the following link: https://forms.gle/QMKcUZ5WmyhXeFN58

Mariano Pacetti was a beloved music educator for decades, and a June 2 concert in his memory will continue his legacy in supporting fine arts education in Coweta County.

Pacetti was a founding member of the Carrollton Jazz Orchestra, which will be presented in concert at the Nixon Center for Performing and Visual Arts. As a special tribute, the CJO will create a piece of music that was commissioned to honor Pacetti.

The event will also include a performance by the first Coweta County Honors Jazz Band led by Mark Hoskins, director of bands at Wheeler High School and driving force behind jazz education in Georgia.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Coweta Legacy Educators Fund, an organization created to recognize and honor arts educators who have had a significant impact on arts education in Coweta County schools.

Pacetti is the very first winner of CLEF.

One or more educators will be selected each year for the honor, and an event will be created to celebrate each recipient. The proceeds from the events, as well as any donations made in recognition of the winners, will go into the “CLEF Fund” administered by the patrons of the Centre.

The Patrons of the Center is a non-profit group organized to support the Nixon Center.

Pacetti was a music teacher at Coweta County Schools for nine years. He continued to serve the music education community in Coweta for decades thereafter through his employment with music salesmen who provided instrument repair and other services in the area.

He has also been a private lesson instructor for hundreds of students and has been a clinician, judge, consultant and guest performer on many occasions with groups ranging from beginner students to the most advanced high school ensembles.

Pacetti was widely known as a “Pied Piper” in the recruiting world, helping college band directors encourage hundreds of students to join the band. He was a band parent himself while his daughter, Christina – who pursued a career in musical performance with one of the US Army bands – attended Madras Middle School and Northgate High School.

“Mariano’s dynamic personality, incredible musical sense and immense love of people have had both a massive and lasting impact on the Coweta County music community,” organizers wrote in a press release announcing the honor. “It is with great pride that we honor him as the first of our ‘Coweta Legacy Educators.'”

Funds raised through CLEF events will be used to provide materials for use by Nixon Center students and may also provide other enrichment activities or materials in any part of the fine arts or performing arts that will benefit the student body of Coweta County Schools.

“We hope you’ll join us for an evening of jazz and a chance to remember and honor an educator, artist, colleague and friend,” said event organizer Alan Armstrong, director of groups at Northgate High School.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here. The Nixon Center is located at 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan.

Ms. Lindemann said that before her husband’s death, he looked forward to supporting the Performing Arts Center project, which will expand Brown’s ability to create and stage new and existing works, combine forms of art and to welcome world-renowned professors and artists to learn from and inspire students in disparate fields of study. She said she and Paxson share the belief that the arts play a vital role, not only in institutions of higher learning, but also in communities around the world.

“The arts are what make us human and separate us from other species,” Lindemann said. “Science, technology and medicine are critically important to advancing innovation and saving lives, it’s true – but music, fine art, dance and theater are just as important, because they help us remember our humanity.”

When completed, the center’s main hall will feature walls, floors, seating, curtains, ceilings and moving lights, providing artists from the University and the community the opportunity to adapt the space to their specific structural, aesthetic and acoustic needs. The building will also feature a 13-foot horizontal glazed “clear floor” that spans the main level, revealing the interior of the Main Lobby and the Diana Nelson and John Atwater Lobby to passers-by in all directions.

“The 23rd century vision of a performance hall with moving walls will be a remarkable asset to Brown’s boundless creativity students and art teachers,” said Ms. Lindemann. “And I’m intrigued by how the transparent, lighted ground floor will allow members of the Brown and Providence community to see their peers create exciting performances as they pass by.” When you see art being made, you feel something – you leave the everyday life of our world behind and step into a special place.

In addition to the range of configurations available in the Center’s main hall – from a 625-seat symphony orchestra hall, to a 250-seat proscenium theater, to an immersive surround sound media cube experimental and flat-floor setup for film or visual art installations – a custom-designed suite of modern studios, rehearsal spaces and intimate performance venues for theatre, music, dance and more art forms will serve as daily academic resources for students and faculty at Brown.

Avery Willis Hoffman, artistic director of the Brown Arts Institute, said that thanks in large part to the generosity of the Lindemann family, the center is sure to inspire future generations of students, teachers and community artists to create cutting-edge original works of art and to re-examine well-known works, practices and traditions. Hoffman said that in addition to world-class projects from international guest artists, the Lindemann Performing Arts Center will host the work of artists, performers and scholars across Brown’s six art departments and the Rites and Reason Theater. , all of which are affiliated with the BAI.

“This investment in PAC is also an investment in BAI,” Hoffman said. “This allows BAI to dream even bigger as we fulfill our goals of cultivating creative expression, stimulating discovery, and fueling innovative thinking, on campus and beyond.”

UPPER DARBY – Delaware County’s iconic Upper Darby summer stage, back for its 47th season of family entertainment, announces that tickets are on sale for the summer season of musical theater performances. Each year, more than 34,000 spectators enjoy the award-winning productions of the region’s premier summer theater program for young people. Ticket prices start from $10 and will go on sale May 31 on the Summer Stage website: http://udsummerstage.udfoundation.org.

The season will run from July 6 to August 11 and will include 30 performances. Those interested in becoming a member for as little as $25 have access to ticket sales starting May 23, one week before the public.

Kicking off the children’s theater series will be Disney Around the World, a celebration of the diversity of Upper Darby and the region through the music of Disney’s most popular songs. Then the season continues with the first Summer Stage for Disney’s Moana Jr. Some audience favorites return, including Elf Jr., How I Became a Pirate and James and the Giant Peach. The end of the season is the first Summer Stage for Disney’s hugely popular musical, Descendants, based on the hit Disney Channel series. Summer Stage participants—students from across the Philadelphia area—bring a special energy to these shows, which are recommended for ages 4 and up, and audience members are invited to meet the characters after the performance.

Mainstage at Summer Stage, featuring pro-level performances from adult artists ages 16-28, will create a world of nautical absurdity with SpongeBob the Musical. This award-winning adaptation of Nickelodeon’s longest-running animated children’s sitcom premiered on Broadway in 2017 and garnered 12 Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical. The show’s score features original songs from a roster of well-known music creators including Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Sara Bareilles, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper and David Bowie and will be performed by a professional live orchestra . Perfect for ages 8 to 80, SpongeBob the Musical is an energetic celebration of community, reminding everyone that the power of optimism really can save the world!

All performances will take place live at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. Group sales and member sales are already available. Groups of 15 or more can email [email protected] for tickets.

Registration is open for children in grades 4-11, but slots fill up quickly. This year, the Township of Upper Darby is providing funds to residents of the Township of Upper Darby to participate in the program free of charge. Summer programs include 4-week Children’s Theater sessions, Summer Technical Theater, and the two-week Performing StArts program for students in grades four through seven. To register, visit the Summer Stage website at http://udsummerstage.udfoundation.org.

This will be the first season that Upper Darby Summer Stage will be operated as a program of the non-profit Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. Harry Dietzler, the founder and former artistic director of Summer Stage, will continue to support Summer Stage as executive director of UDAEF.

“In my new role at the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation, I’m thrilled that Summer Stage is now taking a big step forward,” Dietzler remarked. “Now that it’s fully supported by the community and a community foundation, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish.”

The Garden Club of Springfield cleans and plants three community gardens

In addition to a successful plant sale on a rainy day, members of the Garden Club of Springfield completed the cleanup of three community gardens and added new plantings. In the Garden of Hope, a quiet seating area in the Springfield Township building, new native perennials consisted of Phlox stolonifera -Sherwood Purple; Erigeron pulchellus – Lynnhaven carpet; Chrysogonum virginianum-Superstar; Maianthemum racemosum – false seal of Solomon; Rhododendron calendulaceum – Flame Azelea; and Sedum ternatum. At the 75th Anniversary Garden, located at the Springfield Library, two hydrangeas – Endless Summer Raspberry Red have been added. The new plantings will add to the beautification of the community. Members have a summer schedule for garden maintenance. At the same time, the members also created the Springfield Library Showcase.

Garden Club members will hold their President’s Luncheon and Installation of New Officers for 2022-2024 at the Springhaven Club on Wednesday, May 25.

The Garden Club of Springfield is eager to participate, as one of seven local garden clubs that are members of the Pennsylvania Federation of Garden Clubs, to present a standard National Garden Club flower display titled “From the Sea to the shining sea” at Longwood Gardens in September.

If you would like information about attending a program when meetings resume in September, contact Sue Simpson, 610-328-9111, or follow the “Garden Club of Springfield-DELCOPA” Facebook page.

The Garden Club of Springfield is a member of District I GCFP and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Chaput receives an honorary degree from the St. Charles Concursus

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Bishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., retired Archbishop of Philadelphia, during its competitive examination ceremony Wednesday. Chaput gave the address of Concursus.
Concursus is the seminary’s annual graduation ceremony where academic degrees are awarded to seminarians, as well as religious and lay students, enrolled in its college and college programs.

The Seminary Honorary Degree was bestowed by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, on behalf of the St. Charles Seminary Board of Trustees. Chaput joined a distinguished list of recipients of honorary degrees from the seminary, including Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Dr. Jacqueline Rivers, Professor Andreas Widmer, Justice Samuel Alito, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and the former Chief Justice of Pennsylvania. Robert Nix.

Chaput is an internationally renowned scholar, writer and spiritual leader. After five years of service as chief executive and provincial minister of the Capuchin Province of Central America, Chaput was ordained bishop of Rapid City, SD, in 1988 and named archbishop of Denver in 1997. As a member of the Tribe of the Potawatomi Prairies, he was the second Native American to be ordained a bishop in the United States and the first Native American archbishop. He was installed as the 13th bishop and ninth archbishop of Philadelphia in September 2011. Pope Francis accepted his resignation in January 2020 after reaching the retirement age of 75. He is currently Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia.

For more information about St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, call 610-667-3394 or visit http://www.scs.edu.

Haverford High School team among winners of Governor’s STEM competition

Haverford High School is one of the winners of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Ninth Annual Governor’s STEM Competition. This year, 54 teams competed.

During the school year, teams of students designed and built solutions to real-world problems. Teams were required to work with a member of their local community, business, or educational entity to help create an authentic experience while providing opportunities to learn more about STEM careers. For more information on the Governor’s STEM Competition and how to enter, visit https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/STEM/Pages/default.aspx.

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