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There will be two special holiday performances of “A
Romanza Christmas,” on Sunday, December 13, 3:00
and 7:30 p.m., at the Bay Club. You’ll hear classical
repertoire soar to new heights with re-invigorated opera
hits, Italian favorites, well-loved ballads and beloved
Christmas carols.
“While presenting two concerts in one day is a stretch
of Arts Council resources,” says Council President Ron
Dawson, “providing the opportunity for residents of
Port Ludlow and neighboring communities to enjoy the
talents of these outstanding young men is in response to
requests from our loyal audience. We especially wish to
thank American Marine Bank for its sponsorship of the
Romanza concerts.”
Romanza’s three tenors are part of the “popera”
movement that includes groups like Il Divo, Josh Groban
and Andrea Bocelli. These charismatic tenors seek to
make opera more accessible through its contemporary,
upbeat vision and original arrangements. Several Arts
Club Board members have had the pleasure of hearing
Romanza and report the concerts are highly entertaining.
Phillip Grant, Ken Lavigne and Frédérik Robert of
Romanza all have good voices that blend well and show
impressive vocal technique. Grant’s voice possesses the
most penetrating sound, Lavigne’s is the most dramatic
and Robert’s has the easiest top tones.
A display of fused glass by Artists’ League member Judy
Thomas will be available for the enjoyment of concertgoers
before the concerts and during intermissions. Judy
has been fusing glass for about ten years and has created
a variety of pieces that emphasize the play of bright color
and geometric shapes against a dark background. During
both intermissions, you also can enjoy a cup of the Arts
Council’s traditional wassail.
The Arts Council asks the support of music aficionados to
help make this two-concert event a success. Here’s how
you can help: Ask a neighbor or two who don’t usually
attend local concerts to ride along with you—perhaps
there’s someone who’s alone and doesn’t get out that
often. What a wonderful gift! Purchase tickets for people
who have done something special for you this past year—
a perfect way to say thanks with glorious music.
Arts Council Christmas concerts always quickly sell out
leaving many people wanting tickets and asking for a second
show. We are pleased to have obtained an agreement
with Romanza to repeat its concert again at 7:30 p.m., but
selling over 400 tickets is a challenge.
In order to attend the evening concert, a different ticket
must be purchased with the correct time listed. Season
ticket holders are invited to exchange their afternoon
tickets for evening ones. Take them to the Bay Club
where they will be treated as “legal tender.” Individual
tickets for both concerts are $20 can be purchased at
the Bay Club. For on-line credit card sales, go to www.
brownpapertickets.com. For more information and a video
clip of Romanza, go to www.portludlowartscouncil.com.
Holiday Concert
Join the Port Townsend Community Orchestra for its holiday
concert on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Chimacum High School auditorium. RainShadow Chorale
with Rebecca Rottsalk conducting will be guest artists.
RainShadow is a local chamber chorale of 50 voices dedicated
to the performance of classical choral repertoire.
The evening features a collection of pieces to usher in the
holiday season: Carillon from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 1
by Georges Bizet, the Prelude from Tristan and Isolde by
Richard Wagner, Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No.1,
arranged for orchestra and chorus by Robert Shaw and
Robert Russell Bennett, and Debussy’s Children’s Corner,
piano solo pieces written for his three-year-old daughter.
For this year’s sing-along, the orchestra will provide a
suite of carols by Leroy Anderson entitled A Christmas
Festival, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, which has
closed every holiday concert for the past 21 years.
Port Townsend Community Orchestra is supported by
generous contributions from its patrons and from local
businesses. Admission to the concert is free and donations
are greatly appreciated. Children are welcome at the concerts,
and, reflecting the spirit of the season, canned food
items for the local Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.
Visit the orchestra’s website www.porttownsendorchestra.
org for additional information.
Port Gamble’s Country Christmas
Enjoy a weekend of holiday tradition in historic Port
Gamble on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13,
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day. Festivities will include
local juried arts and crafts, fruitcake and gingerbread
house competitions and a roasted chestnut caroling contest.
Local Marines will be accepting donations for Toys
for Tots. Santa will be in town and there will be hayrides
on both days.
On Saturday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m., Santa will light
the Christmas tree in Town Square. Following, there will
be fireworks over the bluff.
For more information or to enter any of the competitions,
go to www.portgamble.com.