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| Zivio -Performing Saturday, December 9, 5:30 p.m. The Živio Ethnic Arts Ensemble is a group of dancers and musicians based in Salt Lake City who specialize in traditional dances and music from the Balkan region. Our repertoire includes material from Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Croatia, among others. The songs and dances vary greatly from country to country, so an ordinary performance showcases a wide range of different countries and styles. When we perform, dancers wear traditional costumes and the band plays authentic instruments. Živio has a long history of performing in the Salt Lake City area, mostly taking part in annual international-themed festivals and charity events. The group has performed out of state as well as in Europe. The White Peaks Pipe Band The members of the White Peaks Pipe band are from all over the state of Utah. They've played in several states in the western US and placed highly in every competition they've played at. They also play in parades and city celebrations throughout the state. To contact the band about a performance or for any questions, contact Susan Kelley at susan-piper@juno. com The Basque Club The Basque Club of Utah has existed for almost 30 years in the Salt Lake valley. The club contains members who have Basque Heritage. The Basque Country (Euskal Herria) comprises seven provinces that straddle the western Pyrenees Mountains on the border between Spain and France. The club continues to cultivate the unique Basque culture with dance, food and games. The club is a non-profit organization that supports itself with a variety of fund raising activities. The club sponsors a dance group, the Utah'ko Triskalariak, a card playing organization (Mus) and a cooking club. Genifer Graff Senior Systems Consultant FileNet Corporation 147 West Election Road Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 (801) 456-3550 Office (801) 949-6184 Cell (801) 456-3551 Fax ggraff@filenet.com Venezuelen Cantando- Performing Friday, December 8, 6:00 p.m. The Garcia family of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, is at the heart of this performing group, which plays traditional Venezuelan music from several regions of the country. Caribbean-style drumming from the Lake Maracaibo region, Andean music from the western mountain regions, and music from the plains and savannas, where the “plains harp” or harpa llanera originated, are all part of the performance. The Swiss Chorus Edelweiss Since the early 1930s, the Swiss Chorus Edelweiss has been at the heart of Utah's Swiss community. The chorus has provided a strong public image for the Swiss community, engendered individual pride in ethnic heritage and provided a support group for individual immigrants that assists in their transition from being Swiss to becoming Swiss-American. By practicing the art forms of their homeland— the music and dance traditions known from birth— they are able to preserve some of their Swiss identity even as the traditions of their new home become more and more prominent in their lives. These traditions provide a living link for children and grandchildren to their European heritage a gift that every member passes along to the next generation. The Riverton Children's Choir The Riverton Children's Choir is a classically trained, community based choir and admittance is by audition only. The choir was formed in January 2000 when Christine Mickelsen, Patrece Johnson, and Heidi Christensen set out to create an outstanding cultural experience for the children in the Riverton area. The children sing music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Eras, sometimes singing in Latin, German, French and Hebrew. The repertoire is balanced with spirituals and popular selections for variety. The Riverton Children's Choir has performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Temple Square, the Provo Tabernacle, and the South Towne Expo Center. The choir was invited to sing the winning entries in a music writing contest for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and has performed side-by-side concerts with Voice Male, the Bar J Wranglers, Eclipse, and Enoch Train. www.rivertonchildrenschoir.com |
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