FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, l998
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
CCA EVENTS RESCHEDULED TO MARCH-APRIL
DATES
Vicki
Troxel, historian, will be presenting her lecture to the Hyannis community on
the evening of Wednesday, March 18th. Her in-school lectures will be held on
the 19th. This change was made to accommodate the schedule of the Prairie Dance
Theatre, who had to postpone their visit to Hyannis due to an illness.
Prairie
Dance, the final event of the CCA season, will hold their Hyannis performances
on April 19th and 20th.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, l998
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
PRAIRIE DANCE THEATRE PERFORMANCE
POSTPONED
Due
to an illness in the Prairie Dance Theatre troupe, their Hyannis performance
has been postponed until further notice. Plans are underway to reschedule the
show in April.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, l998
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
PRAIRIE DANCE THEATRE BRINGS 'OKLAHOMA
SPIRIT' TO SANDHILLS
Prairie
Dance Theatre, Oklahoma's first professional modern dance company, will perform
in Hyannis at 7:30 PM on Sunday, Feb. 8th at the Hyannis (NE) High School
Auditorium. Reviewers have called the Prairie Dance Theatre's performances
"powerful and intelligent," saying that the company "embodies
Oklahoma spirit."
From
Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Sundance, Wyoming, Prairie Dance Theatre has
thrilled audiences with full evening concerts and special children's programs
depicting the humorous aspects of contemporary lifestyles, the spirituality of
American Indian culture, and a reverence and love for all life. Founded in
1978, the company tours in ten states performing concerts and teaching
residencies for all ages.
Artistic
Director, Beth Shumway is joined in this 20th season by Director Richard
Denson. "Richard brings more than 18 years of experience in professional
dance to the company," says founder Shumway. "His immense talent,
reputation, and skills will help us build our organization into the foremost
contemporary dance company in the region." Denson has expanded the size of
the company, and added more varied works to their repertoire, including more
traditionally-choreographed contemporary works. The company has thus expanded
from their exclusively Native American focus.
"One
of the most important undercurrents in all of our work is the need for balance
and harmony in our lives on this planet--and a feeling for the sacredness of
all life and of the Earth," says founder Shumway. "We're bringing the
arts back to audiences in our region so that people don't have to go to New
York City or Chicago to see good performances," adds new Artistic Director
Denson.
The
Prairie Dance ensemble will perform a number of original compositions,
celebrating a mixture of cultures and a love of life and nature. Many of their
compositions have been inspired by Native American music and movement.
The
concert is sponsored by the Village Players/Council for the Cultural Arts of
Hyannis, NE. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call
Al Davis at 308-458-2220
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, l997
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
OMAHA SYMPHONY MAKES MUSIC AND MEMORIES
IN HYANNIS
The
Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra, under the Musical Direction of Victor
Yampolsky and the masterful and energetic conducting of Ernest Richardson, gave
a thrilling concert in Hyannis on December 2, 1997.
The
first part of the concert featured the music of Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. A
highlight of the evening was a virtuoso performance of Greg Clinton, Principal
Cellist on Haydn's "Cello Concerto, Movement 1".
The
second portion of the concert reflected a holiday theme, with the delightful
favorite, "Christmas Feast", a moving rendition of
"Greensleeves", and three versions of "Sleigh Ride". The
evening culminated with a holiday sing-along with enthusiastic audience
participation.
There
was a large crowd in attendance for this fabulous performance, and all who
attended---young and old alike---were delighted and enthralled throughout the
evening. Richardson immediately established a warm rapport with the crowd and
provided fascinating and colorful background and explanatory information about
the various pieces. His efforts added to the holiday spirit of the event and
made the concert both entertaining and educational.
A journalist
and crew members from the Nebraska Public Television program,
"Statewide", were on location to chronicle the events of the
Symphony's Hyannis tour for a segment to be aired on their program in February
of 1998.
The
Symphony was brought to Hyannis through the efforts of the Village
Players/Council for the Cultural Arts of Hyannis, with funding, in part, from
the Nebraska Arts Council, The Omaha Symphony Guild, and United Arts Omaha.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 1997
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
OMAHA SYMPHONY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TO
PERFORM IN HYANNIS
The
Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra with Ernest Richardson, Resident Conductor,
will perform a holiday concert at 7:30 PM on December 2, l997 in the Hyannis
High School Auditorium. Approximately 35 musicians will fill the stage of the
auditorium, and a full, rich sound is anticipated.
Two
educational outreach activities will be held that morning for area students. A
mini-concert will be presented for junior high and high school students at
10:30 AM. At 11:30 AM, elementary students will be entertained and inspired by
Peter and the Wolf, a children's classic.
Featured
on the evening concert will be Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No 39. The
second half of the program will feature Ralph Vaughn-Williams' Fantasia on
Greensleeves. The program will end with a sing-along of favorite Holiday
selections. Additional Christmas classics will be featured during the second
portion of the evening.
Statewide,
Nebraska Public Television's weekly news program, will spend the day in
Hyannis, observing the outreach activities of the Omaha Symphony.
Tickets
for the concert are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for senior citizens, and $5.00 for
students. Students accompanied by a parent will be admitted free, as will
members of the Council for the Cultural Arts.
Kyle
MacMillian, Arts and Entertainment Editor for the Omaha World Herald says:
"In his electrifying first season with the Omaha Symphony, Victor
Yampolsky did not need much time to prove himself. Yampolsky and the orchestra
took up right where they left of last year, giving an exhilarating, absorbing
performance which offered some breathtaking moments and never flagged in energy
or lagged in interest."
The
Omaha Symphony Orchestra's performance in Hyannis is made possible with support
from the Nebraska Arts Council, Area Schools, Businesses, and CCA Members.
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 1997
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
PELON SERVES UP MUSICAL VARIETY ON
NOVEMBER 12
Variety
adds the spice to a unique concert to be held on Wednesday, November 12, l997,
at Hyannis High School Auditorium. Under the title, "The Living Roots of
Music", Lauren Pelon traces the story of music and instruments throughout
history and performs music from the 1st to the 20th centuries on instruments
such as lute, guitar, lyre, recorders, gemshorns, cornamuse, krummhorn,
schreierpfeife, shawm, rackett, pennywhistles, concertina, ocarina,
hurdy-gurdy, doucaine, psalteries, Kiowa courting flute, and electronic
woodwinds.
Ms.
Pelon, who studied the history of music and instrumentation both in America and
overseas, has performed in concerts throughout the United States, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, Europe, China, Russia, and Kazakhstan. She has also
performed as a soloist with symphony orchestras, on television specials and
with Garrison Keillor's A Prairie home Companion.
Pelon
is a vocalist as well, and her haunting renditions of ballads collected by
Francis Child in the late l9th century have been especially appealing to
audiences. A recent reviewer wrote, "Lauren Pelon is a showpiece by virtue
of her beautiful, fervent voice and her extraordinary talents on an assortment
of unusual, but authentic instruments".
This
program is sponsored by the Village Players-Council for the Cultural Arts with
funding from: Nebraska Humanities Council, Nebraska Arts Council, Mid-America
Arts Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts, local schools, local
businesses, and Council for the Cultural Arts members. "I enjoy doing
these programs," says Pelon. "They differ from ordinary concert
performances by offering not only an opportunity to listen to music, but also a
way to think about how music has affected the lives of people--from ancient
times to our own modern day."
This
program begins promptly at 7:30 PM. For information call Al Davis at (308)
458-2220.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, l997
Contact: Al Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
MISSOULA CHILDRENS THEATER AUDITIONS
Missoula
Children's Theatre will hold auditions for the production of THE PIED PIPER on
Monday, October 6, at 4:00 PM, at Hyannis High School.
Approximately
50 roles are available for local students. All students ages K-12 are
encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students will
rehearse four hours each day, Monday through Friday. The performances are
scheduled for October 10th (1:00 PM) and October 11th (7:30 PM). All
performances will be held at Hyannis High School.
For
further information contact: Al Davis (458-2202) or Sandy Yorges (458-2202).
This
production is part of Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international
touring project, is presented locally by Village Players/Council for the
Cultural Arts, and is underwritten by grants from the local schools, the
Nebraska Arts Council, the Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the National
Endowment for the Arts.
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, l997
Contact: D. Davis
Phone: (308) 458-2220
E Mail: adavis@neb-sandhills.net
VP/CCA ANNOUNCES "BEST SEASON
EVER"
Hyannis,
NE, September 21, l997 --- "The best is yet to come" might be an
appropriate theme for the Hyannis Village Players/Council for the Cultural Arts
'97-'98 Visiting Artists Season. This year's schedule features an exiting and
rich offering of top-notch artists rarely seen outside of larger communities.
Hyannis audiences will hear the powerful sounds of a full chamber orchestra and
be enthralled by the strength and beauty of a major dance company.
"We
wanted to provide a season that showcased other cultures, but the challenge is
to do this in a way that's not too far outside of the mainstream, and which
will be interesting and relevant to our audience," said Al Davis, Program
Director. "We feel that the artists in this year's line-up will have
something new to teach all of us, but in a way that's entertaining,
comfortable, and familiar."
Returning
by popular demand will be the Missoula Children's Theatre the week of October
6-11. MCT actor/directors will cast up to 60 local children in an original
musical, based on a familiar and timeless fable. After auditions on October 6,
and just three days of rehearsal, the children and MCT actor-directors stage
performances for elementary, secondary, and community audiences.
The
VP/CCA welcomes "Lauren Pelon Musique" on November 12, with a program
entitled "The Living Roots of Music." Pelon traces the history of
music and musical instruments throughout the ages. She performs on over 20
different musical instruments from around the world. Pelon refers to herself as
a "musical historian," but this staid title doesn't do her justice as
she brings so much life to her instruments through her fascinating stories
about their origin and uses.
On
December 5, 1997, the VP/CCA is extremely proud to present the Omaha Symphony Chamber
Orchestra. These 38 virtuoso musicians will present an evening concert and
in-school programs. On tour, the orchestra focuses on selections which utilize
the full instrumentation of their musicians. They plan to perform works from
the Baroque to the Contemporary periods, and there is no question that they
will make full use of the acoustics in the Hyannis High Auditorium! We are
thrilled to welcome the Symphony back to Hyannis, and we're fortunate that they
have included us in their '97-'98 touring schedule.
The
Oklahoma-based Prairie Dance Theatre joins us on February 8-9, 1998. Those who
attended the VP/CCA's ODC-San Francisco Dance performance in 1995 know that an
opportunity to see the athleticism and grace of a professional modern dance
troupe is not to be missed. The Prairie Dance company is recognized for its
unique treatment of American Indian themes, environmental concerns, and
contemporary issues. They will present an evening performance, as well as two
in-school lecture-demonstrations.
Wrapping
up the season on April 13, 1998 will be Vicki Troxel , from the Nebraska
Speakers Bureau. Troxel's expertise is in the area of African-American
Homesteaders in the Nebraska Sandhills and she tells many a tale of how these
oft-forgotten settlers and cowboys left their mark on our native land. Her
program recounts the oral histories of a vital group of Nebraska 's cowboys,
laborers, cavalrymen, and homesteaders.
The
Village Players/CCA are proud of this impressive offering of artists being
brought to the Hyannis community and hundreds of our area's rural school
children. They hope it will be wonderfully entertaining, and a memorable
learning experience as well. Individual, family, and business season
memberships are available by contacting Al or Dot Davis at 308-458-2220, or can
be purchased at the door. Area businesses are encouraged to contact the VP/CCA
for information on affordable underwriting opportunities for the season events.
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