Grangeville Arts

Lorie Palmer had a nice front page story in the Idaho County Free Press about Grangeville Art’s Free Concert Series. Quoted below:

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Free concert series set for Pioneer Park
Events run into September
By Lorie Palmer

GRANGEVILLE — Mark your calendars now for three nights of music in the coming months.
Grangeville Arts. Inc., will offer a free summer concert series beginning July 14. Performances will also take place Aug. 4 and Sept. 12.
“We wanted to offer a set of family-friendly musical performances at a place where everyone could easily gather,” said Grangeville Arts, Inc., member Rachel Young.
July 14, Bare Wires
Bare Wires will play Tuesday, July 14. This band is made up of four men who started playing music years and miles apart. They finally came together in Moscow. Blues is the thread that holds it all together, with scraps of rock, and other genes of music woven in. Lyrics and music — spawned from life experiences and vivid imaginations — make Bare Wires a one-of-a-kind band. They play an eclectic mix of original material best described as a hearty blues/rock mix, along with several carefully selected cover tunes.
Aug. 4, The All American Boys Chorus
The All-American Boys Chorus, which will perform Tuesday, Aug. 4, features youngsters ages 9 to 14 from more than 30 cities in southern California.
Forty-four concert tours to Europe, Asia, Canada and throughout the USA make The All-American Boys Chorus one of the most widely traveled boy’s choirs in the world. The boys are under the direction on Wesley Martin and will present a “Salute to America’s Music.”
Sept. 12, Big Red Barn
The band Big Red Barn, Based in Spokane, Wash., will present a concert Saturday, Sept. 12. Big Red Barn plays a funky blend of bluegrass, blues, country, jazz and other string-band music. During the past six years this quartet has forged their unique sound at various festivals and events across the Inland Northwest. Big Red Barn’s infectious sound has been captured on their self-titled debut CD released November 2005.
All concerts will take place at Pioneer (Grangeville City) Park. All performance start at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. VIP seating is available for a $50 donation to Grangeville Arts, Inc.; otherwise, all concerts are free, however, donations will be accepted to offset expanses.
The free concert series is sponsored by The Grangeville Chamber of Commerce and Grangeville Arts.
Additional information is available at www.grangevillearts.com or by calling 983-2595.

The Idaho Theater for Youth will be presenting Tomas and the Library Lady at GEMS on Wednesday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. This performance for Grangeville students is sponsored by Grangeville Arts, GEMS, and underwriters from around the state. The kids always love the chance to see live theater, and for many it is their only chance to see live theater.

Annual corporate membership meeting. Sounds fancy, but it’s not really. Anyone interested in Grangeville Arts is welcome to attend and discuss the direction of the organization. March 5th, 5:30 pm at The Gallery.

Correction: sorry, I had the date up there incorrectly, it is fixed now.

Grangeville Arts’ 2008 Annual Party and Membership Drive is Sat, Feb 9th, 6pm at The Gallery. Please join us for an evening of Asian inspired food and live music, $15 cover. Sake & plum wine available at the bar. Doors open at 5. Ring 983-2595 for reservations.

If you cannot make the party you can renew your membership by mail. Levels are: $15 Individual, $25 Family, $50 Silver, or $100 Gold. Thank you.

Grangeville Arts, Inc.
108 North State Street #4
Grangeville ID, 83530

Oops, the wrong phone number for Music Festival “Will Call” got onto the out-of-town flier. The correct number for tickets is 208 983 2595.

I followed J. Bennett’s suggestion and asked the GEMS principal if the school could contribute to the cost this year. Mr. Stefani offered to pay the entire cost! So we can put our money to other, equally good use. Jane

The Grangeville Arts Logo Contest has been extended to the end of the year.

Wed the 12th 5:30 at the Gallery

Letter from Kathy Stefani

I received this letter from K. Stefani, Grangeville music teacher last week about a music opportunity. When it rains, it pours…too bad they would be here Music Fest weekend! An awful lot to handle and an awful lot of money.. Jane