Elks Opera House Restoration Benefit
October 26th, 2003
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Photos by Dave Weissert and Dave Tutwiler, PER
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Elks
Opera House Restoration Benefit
October 26th, 2003 *** Featuring ***
Lew Rees Danny Anderson Geritol Hipsters Ed Carter Alicia Bauer, Joyce Lesniak, Piano Arlene Hardy Lynx Creek Cloggers Prescott Women’s Chorus Sean Jeralds Janet, Crystal & Sheri Chorus Tri' City Barber Shop Quartet The Boy Scout Troop #330 will serve as ushers The Prescott Victorian Society will be hostesses/greeters Master of Cerimonies - Lew Rees Program/Technical Director - Danny Anderson ** All performers are volunteers ** All proceeds go to the Restoration of the 1905 Elks Opera House Sponsors: *** David Moore @ Lamb Chevrolet *** *** Arizona Public Service *** *** Summit Bank Prescott *** ***Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce*** *** Prescott Elks Lodge #330 *** Lew Rees - Executive Director for the
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce for the last six years. Spokes
person and motivational speaker. Responsible for creating Chamber
publications, radio and T.V. programs. Primary source for marketing
Prescott Valley. Yavapai County Fair Association Executive Board
Member. Lew has been involved in numerous civic activities including,
Boys and Girls club, Big Brothers /Big Sisters, Yavapai County food
bank, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Tri City
Gang Prevention, Special Olympics and other.
Danny Anderson
- Danny has been performing since childhood for anyone who would pay
attention! After studying music, vocal performance, composition &
arranging in college, he has combined knowledge and talent to produce
his entertaining musical variety shows for Prescott and throughout the
southwest for 26 years. As an accomplished singer, actor and musician,
Danny has an impressive list of credits, which include PFAA
productions, television productions, and his own Danny Kaye Tribute
Show. It is his fondest wish that everyone in his audience will leave
the theatre with a smile, and a song in their hearts!
The Prescott Women’s Chamber Choir -
A select 12 -16 voice assemble, was established in September 2002. They
specialize in a broad range of coral literature spanning from the
Renaissance/Madrigal period to the 20th century. This choir meets for
two hours each week and present regular concerts throughout the year.
Inquiries about the ensemble or performances can be made at 771-9342
Sean
Jeralds - A transplant from Dyer Indiana, Sean has
been appearing in Prescott area productions with various groups since
1986. He started his “ career ” playing Abe Lincoln in 8th grade, and
has been heavily influenced by reruns of the Dick Van Dyke show. Local
critics have hailed his comic performances as “worth the price of
admission”. Among his favorite roles during the last 17 years are
Ensign Pulver in Mister Roberts, Leslie, the biped lizard in Seascapes,
Andrew Rally in I Hate Hamlet, Kenny in the award winning drama
Crosswords, and performing in Danny Anderson and Company. Sean has also
worked in local TV and radio production including stand-in/extra work
for movies shot in the Prescott area. When not on stage, Sean is the
Chairman of the Flight Department of Emery-Riddle Aeronautical
University.
The Geritol Hipsters - Gold Metal
winners of the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Veterans
Creative Arts Festival competition for 2001 and 2002. The group
performed for the national show for the festival here in Prescott in
2001, and in Minneapolis, Mn, in 2002. The band performs locally and in
the Phoenix area for Senior Expos, promotional events, private parties,
civic events, and in retirement complexes and homes. Most of the
members are active in other musical organizations including the college
Big Band, the central Arizona Concert Band, other community band and
private orchestras. The background and experience of the band ranges
from Big Band era playing, and professional military performance to
contemporary Jazz combos. The band plays a lively, fun variety of music
with a Dixieland emphasis.
Performers: Dick Mccord, Drummer Tom Winkler, Banjo Frederick Carothers Bill Bowers, Trombone Hardy Rose, Clarinet Bass & Tuba Rob Carey, Cornet Java Jive - 1940’s female accapella
vocal trio.
This Andrew Sisters style trio consisting of Sherri Burmeister, Crystal Ericksan, and Janet Maissen have been together since 1997. Since then they have performed in numerous productions at the Prescott Fine Arts Association and elsewhere, most recently at the Octoberwest at Emery- Riddle. While 40’s swing dominates their repertoire, they also perform music from the 30’s, 50’s and 60’s. All three are greatly involved in other arts activities in the community as well; Sherri performs with a Celtic musical group, Crystal with a choir at Yavapai College, and Janet with the PFAA Chamber Singers and the Lynx Creek Cloggers. In addition, all three are performers with the Prescott Stage Company, a local theatre troupe. Alicia Bauer - Demonstrated vocal
talent at a very early age.Arriving in the United States in 1995, she
was referred to the well known Josey von Rittershausen Whaley for voice
instruction. She is a member of the prestigious American Music Society.
Alicia has performed on stages in Europe and in Colorado Springs,
Denver, Prescott’s Elks Opera House, the Symphony Gild, and many
retirement centers in Prescott. Her stage presentation is as elegant as
her excellent lyric soprano versatility. She has a vast repertoire of
classical arias, modern nostalgia songs. She sing in German, Italian,
French and Latin. She is a delight to watch as she covers the stage and
related to her audience
Tri
'City Barber Shop Quartet - Keith Kelly
Lynx Creek Cloggers - Sharon Lopeman
Director Clogging is America’s own Folk Dance--born and raised in the
Appalachians.A blend of many forms of dance, it is recognized by the
American Medical Association as an aerobic exercise. For the past 20
years the Lynx Creek Cloggers have provided that recreational exercise
for hundreds of Tri-City residents. Tonight, a small contingency is
here to help support a Prescott landmark...enjoy. Participants Jamie
Coran, Sharon Lopeman, Dave Roe, Jill Hale Tom Lopeman, Teresa Silva,
Meg Kleinman, Janet Maissen, Marta Wells Katrina Lopeman Stevie Price
Arlene Hardy - Is in her element on
the recital stage. Having performed recitals in the Midwest and Canada,
she has built an extensive repertoir. She moved to Prescott in 1996
from Fargo, North Dakota, where she received both her Bachelors and
Masters degrees from North Dakota State University. Ms. Hardy has
enjoyed singing several roles in opera, Musical theatre and
oratorio.Roles include Lucy in Menotti’s The Telephone Fraulein
Silberklang in Mozart’s Der Schauspieldirektor, Lily in the Secret
Garden, as well as being the feature soprano soloist for Stravinsky’s
Les Noce. Ms. Hardy was a District Winner and Regional finalist for
Upper Midwest Region of Metropolitan Opera auditions. Arlene currently
teaches voice at Yavapai Community College and directs the Prescott
Women’s Chamber Choir.
Ed Carter - Guitarist Ed Carter did
concert touring and recording with the Beach Boys for 20 years. He is
currently teaching guitar, recording, and performing. He plays a varity
of styles of guitar, and can sometimes be seen performing country music
at the Palace, rock music at the Jersey Lilly, soft jazz at Las Fuentes
Retirement Home or Broadway standards down in Sun City.
The Prescott Victorian Society - The
Prescott Victorian Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to
educating its members and the community about the Victorian and
Edwardian eras (1837 - 1910). Their work includes educational programs,
creating historic costumes, historic preservation and research, and
sponsoring historically-oriented community events. We currently have 74
Members founded in 2000
!! Members present today !! Bobbi Wicks Georgene Lockwood Jim Lockwood Steve Waller Sherry Celine Robert Muller Joanie Moretti Maxine Dillahunty ! Special Contributors to the Restoration Fund ! David Moore Lamb Chevrolet LLama House Earrings and Boutique Prescott Museum & Trading Co Inc. Raskin’s Jewelers, LTD. The Betty Co. Prime Cut Hair Designs |
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