As we more forward into December, remember that the Kayenta Art Village is a wonderful place to shop for your holiday gifts.  Take advantage of the many seasonal discounts while supporting our local galleries and shops. Cheers and happy holidays. May you be blessed in friendship and surrounded by those you love this holiday season.

A Note From Our Director

‘Tis the season!

I love the holidays and can’t wait to see you all at the theatre! Come out to hear and see my friend Kurt Bestor—he performed last year to two sold-out concerts at the Center and is excited to return because, as he puts it, “The 200-seat theatre creates a special kind of energy. It’s as if close friends have joined me in my living room to listen to the music that I hold dear.”

Bestor chose the theme of peace for this year’s concert. “It’s something the world needs a whole lot more of right now,” he says. His music is so beautiful, it just stops you in your tracks. He is the ultimate entertainer. We are so lucky to have a musician of Kurt’s caliber come to our theater. There are things you learn about Kurt that you will never see anywhere else. He plays more instruments, shares pieces he’s composed for a smaller venue like ours, and he’s funny! I hope as many people as possible get the opportunity to experience ‘Peace on Earth’ with my friend Kurt, an Emmy-award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer who for almost 40 years has composed and arranged music including over thirty feature-length films, eighteen popular albums, numerous national television themes, and a mix of live shows.

Then don’t miss the kids!! The Enchanted World of Dolls and A Diamond Holiday feature some of the most talented young singers, dancers and artists in our community. If you missed it make sure to see it this time around. These young people are truly amazing! Holiday traditions start at CFAK! Thanks again to all of our friends who supported our recent fundraiser, and if you would like to Sponsor a show this coming year please give me a call and let’s talk 435-862-1314! Spring Season Tickets are on sale now!! Even if you can’t attend everything you could give the extras to friends! Nice gifts! We appreciate your help building our audience, YOU are the best advertising we have! We LOVE you and thank you for your LOVE of being a part of the art at Kayenta

See you at the theatre!

Jan Broberg, Director, Center for the Arts at Kayenta

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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER 2018

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Soiree Musicale!
Featuring Mozart and Faure Piano Quartet

December 1, 7 PM
Regular Tickets: $30

Enjoy music made especially for an intimate gathering.

Soiree Musicale literally means “an evening of chamber music”— music written to be played in intimate settings. The Lorraine Boccardo Black Box Theatre is the ideal setting for you and your family to come and enjoy the spectacular sounds of the piano, violin, viola and cello played together. The quartet will fill the theatre with the music of Mozart, Faure, and Dohnanyi. The concert begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $30 ($10 for current students).

For one special night in Ivins, we are thrilled to showcase the world-class talent of musicians from our own region. On piano is Christian Bohnenstengel, Director of Keyboard Studies at SUU; playing violin is Urs Rutishauser, Director of the Chamber Music Society of Southern Utah; on viola will be Linda Ghidossi-Deluca, head of the Vista Music Program; and on cello is Jessika Soli, member of the Rosin Cello Duo.

The quartet will open with the first movement of the Serenade for String Trio by Dohnanyi. They will then play two of the finest works of the classical and romantic traditions: the dashingly upbeat Mozart G Minor Quartet, and the Faure C Minor Quartet, which bridges romanticism and impressionism with modern themes with blues-like melodies. The evening promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages.

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T-Rex: The Four-ton Roadrunner from Hell
with Ron Smith

December 4, 7 PM
Regular Tickets: $15

Come alone or bring your family on this journey into the exciting world of dinosaurs!

Imagine jaws lined with six-inch teeth that could kill and consume a deer in one bite. Place these jaws on an elephant-sized body, and you’ve constructed the ultimate killing machine. This is Tyrannosaurus rex (AKA, T-Rex). Tyrannosaurs symbolize dinosaur ferocity, size, and power. Not all dinosaurs were large, so what distinguished dinosaurs from other animals? And was T-rex the ultimate killing machine or just a large scavenger? How did T-rex use those rather small forelimbs? How fast could it run? In this Voyager Lecture, retired professor and astronomer Ron Smith will shine the light of scientific research on Tyrannosaurus rex. Adults and children will love this fascinating journey back in time to the age of dinosaurs. Come to Kayenta. And welcome to “Jurassic Park.”

An informal social gathering begins at 6 pm. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages, mingling and conversation. Cost is $15, including refreshments.

(Note: The Voyager Lecture Series is sponsored by Voyager Wealth Advisors, inc.; Cache Valley Bank; and State Farm Insurance Agent Sherry McGhee.)

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“Kurt Bestor Christmas, Peace on Earth”

December 6–8, 7:30 PM
Regular Tickets: $40/$45 after December 1

This December, Kurt Bestor Brings “Peace on Earth”—His Suite of Beloved Holiday Arrangements—To the Center for the Arts at Kayenta

He’s a household name for most Utahns, but Kurt Bestor is also world-renowned for the multifaceted body of award-winning music he has composed and performed during his prolific career, and this December, Bestor brings his extraordinary voice and sound to Southern Utah audiences with “Peace on Earth,” an intimate concert series that seeks to instill peace into hearts at Christmastime. His holiday songs are beloved for their beauty, richness and uniqueness. Bestor—who performed last year at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta (CFAK)—is excited to return because, as he puts it, “The 200-seat theatre creates a special, familial energy. It’s as if close friends have joined me in my living room to listen to the Christmas arrangements that I hold dear.”

Bestor chose the theme of peace for this year’s concert. “It’s something the world needs a whole lot more of right now,” he says. The team at CFAK is excited to be the chosen place for Southern Utahns and visitors to experience this special holiday concert. Jan Broberg, CFAK Director, is a personal friend of Kurt and knows the kind of experience people have at his concerts. “His music is so beautiful, it just stops you in your tracks,” she says. “We are so lucky to have a musician of Kurt’s caliber come to our theater. There are things you learn about Kurt that you will never see anywhere else. He plays more instruments, shares pieces he’s composed for a smaller venue like ours, and he’s funny! I hope as many people as possible get the opportunity to experience ‘Peace on Earth.’” Tickets are on sale now for $40 until November 30, and $45 starting December 1st.

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Movie Night at Kayenta

December 10, 7 PM
Regular Tickets: FREE

Enjoy music made especially for an intimate gathering.

Kayenta Arts Foundation’s (KAF’s) Movie Nights at Kayenta will be showing films from the private collection of Richard Kinsman, a resident of Kayenta. Richard loved movies and had a private collection of over 2,500 films. He had hoped to hold regular movie nights as a fundraising activity for KAF as well as a time of community. However, when he learned he had a terminal illness, Richard granted his collection to the Foundation. Sadly, he did not survive to see the Center for the Arts at Kayenta completed and thus, his movie nights begin. Richard would be so thankful to see that his vision has come to life!

The movie is free and open to the public with the fun starting at 7 p.m., There will be bottled water, soda, popcorn, candy, and other concessions available for sale. Bring some cash* to make a donation to help pay for licensing and labor costs. Everyone is welcome!

*We accept cash only for concessions and donations for this event.

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The Enchanted World of Dolls

December 13–22, 5:45 PM
(Details Below)
Regular Tickets: $5 at door

A beautiful promenade walk-through performance

With fire pits ablaze, trees shimmering with lights, the smell of hot treats and sounds of holiday music filling the air, enjoy Kayenta as it is transformed into a magical wonderland. Enjoy warm drinks and sweets as you stroll through the Enchanted World of Dolls. Inside the storefront windows along the plaza watch young performers come alive as mechanical dolls outfitted in traditional costumes representing countries throughout the world. Susan Broberg, director of the Enchanted World of Dolls exclaims “come and join us on a magical, multicultural journey around the globe as we celebrate together a few of the many unique and charming dances and traditions found worldwide.” This beautiful promenade walk-through performance runs continuously for 1 hour beginning an hour and 15 minutes before A Diamond Holiday.

The Enchanted World of Dolls runs continuously for 1 hour beginning at 5:45 pm with matinee performances on Saturday the 15th and 22nd beginning at 12:45. $5 at the door. or by calling the box office at 435-674-2787

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A Diamond Holiday

December 13–22, 7 PM
(Details Below)
Regular Tickets: $15

An inspiring , festive night of dance and musical theater.

Diamond Talent Productions & The Center for the Arts at Kayenta present A Holiday in Kayenta, featuring A Diamond Holiday and The Enchanted World of Dolls.

“The vision of this holiday event is to create an enchanting, multi-sensory experience from the moment you enter the plaza, to the moment the the corps de ballet takes its final bow. A Diamond Holiday is the most entertaining and moving show for the holidays I have ever seen ~ anywhere. These student dancer/singers are absolutely jaw-dropping!” —Jan Broberg, Director, CFAK

Step inside an enchanted world. The magic is inside the Lorraine Boccardo Theatre where guests will take their seats to see A Diamond Holiday, a festive and captivating dance and musical theatre concert. This spectacular show features scenes from the Nutcracker, Santa’s workshop of toys, angels ushering in the Nativity, the Rockettes, Irish dance and more. The music, song, and dance themes seek to express a spirit of understanding, unity and joy found in every heart, especially at this time of year. The performance features Diamond Talent‘s troupe of highly trained student performers, along with professional dancers and singers with world-class resumés, many of whom got their start at Diamond Talent. Prior to performing on Broadway and in Regional theatres around the country these students have been making the holidays cheery and bright with this special holiday show that sings out lyrics stating, “my Christmas wish is for everyone to have a friend.”

A Diamond Holiday begins at 7:00pm with matinee performances on Saturday the 15th and 22nd at 2:00pm.

The purchase price for each ticket to A Diamond Holiday includes admission to The Enchanted World of Dolls.

The Enchanted World of Dolls runs continuously for 1 hour beginning at 5:45 pm with matinee performances beginning at 12:45.

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DECEMBER CLASS FOCUS

ElevateZenStretch

Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am

Level:  Everyone!  The 411:  An all time favorite among Elevate Studio go-ers,  this class brings a light stretch combined with relaxing meditative tones.  A definite stress reliever and mood enhancer for all.

John’s Zen Stretch was terrific! I have had physical therapy for my back, etc and many of John’s stretches were the same. He corrected my form several times, continually watching each of us. I highly recommend his Zen Stretch class! Hope to see you there. ~Jayne Riggs

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