December 2008 Events

• The Date for the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along has been set for the evening of December 13th at 6PM. Mark your calendar now so you won't miss it! Participating choirs include the Syracuse Community Choir, the Arts Academy Choir and Choral Collection...and possibly a few others! Santa will be there for the little ones to meet and greet him!
  
  
• There is an art exhibit in the Community Center which will be on display until the end of December. For an opportunity to have your artwork on display, please contact Tracie at arts@syracuseut.com

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Arts Council Events and News

• The Date for the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along has been set for the evening of December 13th at 6PM. Mark your calendar now so you won't miss it! Participating choirs include the Syracuse Community Choir, the Arts Academy Choir and Choral Collection...and possibly a few others! Santa will be there for the little ones to meet and greet him!
  
  
• The Community Choir will be performing a concert at the Nativity Celebration in Kaysville on November 29. To become a member of the community choir, contact Shannon Elmer at s.elmer@digis.net
  
  
• There is a new art exhibit in the Community Center which will be on display until the end of December. For an opportunity to have your artwork on display, please contact Tracie at arts@syracuseut.com
  

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Auntie Elna's Traveling Cupboardware Show: A Musical Comedy

7PM Sept. 11, 12 & 13 at the Syracuse Community Center
This September, the Syracuse City Arts Council is proud to present this original musical comedy written by Syracuse resident, Janine Eames. The story follows a day in the life of Martha-Stewart-wanna-be, "Auntie Elna" as she demonstrates her recipes (and her temper!) at the county fair. Written with a combination of familiar Broadway tunes and original lyrics, "Auntie Elna" is a funny look at fame and what some people will do to achieve it. Directed by Shannon Elmer.

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Community Choir Open House, Sept. 13

The Community Choir will be holding an Open House for everyone interested in singing with the Choir. It will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 9am to 10:30 am at the community center. Come meet the director, members of the choir, preview music and the holiday concert schedule. The choir is open to all singers 18 and older. For more information e-mail Shannon Elmer at s.elmer@digis.net

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Shaun Barrowes: a Follow-Up

Hey folks, 

I wish you all could have been there at Founders Park last Saturday night for the Shaun Barrowes concert. Well, some of you were. We had a great time! Shaun is such a talented performer and we had great feedback from everyone we talked to at the concert. It's too bad the summer concert series is all over with for this year. Be sure and look for us next summer as we will continue to try and get the best talent available for our summer concert series. In the meantime, have a look at some concert photos taken by Patrik Garcia.

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Auntie Elna's Traveling Cupboardware Show

September 11,12 & 13, 7pm at the Syracuse Community Center

This September, the Syracuse City Arts Council is proud to present this original musical comedy written by Syracuse resident, Janine Eames. The story follows a day in the life of Martha-Stewart-wanna-be, "Auntie Elna" as she demonstrates her recipes (and her temper!) at the county fair. Written with a combination of familiar Broadway tunes and original lyrics, "Auntie Elna" is a funny look at fame and what some people will do to acheive it. Directed by Shannon Elmer.

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FREE Concert--Shaun Barrowes--August 16, 7:30pm at Founders Park

The Summer concert series concludes this Saturday, August 16 with Shaun Barrowes in concert. Shaun is a talented musician, vocalist, and songwriter who has recently established himself as an international artist. (You may remember seeing him as a contestant on American Idol.) He has received acclaim by the likes of Norah Jones, Celine Dion and many others. This coming Setpember Shaun will be releasing his most ambitious album, Big Bang Theory. Shaun’s new album is a “sophisticated blend of jazz-pop, balladry, and big-band theatrics.” If you like Michael Bublé, then you’ll love Shaun’s fresh vocals!

Founders Park is located at 1900 W. 1700 South in Syracuse
Just north of the Syracuse City Museum. Parking in the vacant lot on the northeast corner of 2000 W. and Antelope Drive.

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Auntie Elna's Traveling Cupboardware Show

September 11,12 & 13, 7pm at the Syracuse Community Center

This September, the Syracuse City Arts Council is proud to present this original musical comedy written by Syracuse resident, Janine Eames. The story follows a day in the life of Martha-Stewart-wanna-be, "Auntie Elna" as she demonstrates her recipes (and her temper!) at the county fair. Written with a combination of familiar Broadway tunes and original lyrics, "Auntie Elna" is a funny look at fame and what some people will do to acheive it. Directed by Shannon Elmer.

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FREE Fireworks Show and Pre-Show Saturday, June 28 @ 8 PM

Every Year Syracuse City sponsors a FREE fireworks show on the last night of Heritage Days. This year, the Arts Council is proud to present Syracuse's very own Blue Fable in concert. Go to http://www.bluefableband.com to hear a sampling of their music. The fireworks and the band will be at the pavilion at Jensen Nature Park located at 3176 S. Bluff Rd. in Syracuse starting at 8:00 PM.

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FREE Summer Concert Series Begins Friday, June 27 @ 7 PM

The Summer Concert Series kicks off this year (as always!) at the Friday Night FREE concert at Founders' Park in Syracuse in conjunction with the Heritage Days festivities on June 27 at 7PM. Heritage Days is a an intimate festival held each year at the quaint Founder’s Park in Syracuse, UT. The festival is a fun-filled event featuring live music, various activities, vendors and even a children’s area.

This year's concert will feature music to get up and dance to by local band, ManageThis. They have played across the United States and Europe and love to help people relax and have fun. They play long sets of music that people know. Audience interaction is an integral part of every ManageThis show.

Songs you might hear at this concert include: Vertigo, Just Like Heaven, Are You Gonna Be My, Girl, Jump Around, Should I Stay or Should I Go, Walk on the Ocean, Play that Funky Music, Message in a Bottle, Rock and Roll All Night, What I Like About You, And She Will Be Loved, Love Shack

So, bring some lawn chairs and a blanket or two, your bug spray, and prepare to dance the evening away under the Syracuse stars.

And, if you're really ambitious, click on these links to check out the artists for our other upcoming FREE Saturday concerts in July and August: Mesa Drive and Shaun Barrowes!

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Inaugural Address

Hello and welcome to the Syracuse, Utah Arts Council blog/homepage. This is the place to find all of our programs, events, and other information about the arts in Syracuse. The Syracuse City Arts Council is responsible for funding many arts-related activities in Syracuse and consists of the following groups:

• The Arts Council at Large, President Heather Steed

• The Syracuse Guild for the Visual Arts, President Rose Brontmire

• Community Choir and Theater Program, Director Shannon Elmer

Many individuals have contributed to the Arts Council events. To them and to those who will contribute in the future, we thank you. 

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