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Press Release |
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7th Yale Valley Arts Festival
The 7th Yale Valley Arts Festival, “Where Art and Nature Meets”,offers some of the finest regional arts experiences. The Festival occurs near the southwest side of Mt. St. Helens, near Cougar, Washington, and begins with a very dynamic contemporary classical concert on Sunday July 19th. The magical setting of Anderson Lodge Hilltop House, deep in the natural world, is a perfect place to hear the acclaimed Third Angle New Music Ensemble and enjoy a fresh Northwest buffet. The concert features two pemieres by composer Tomas Svoboda, along with his ASCAP award winning homage to Aaron Copeland. Svoboda’s “Farewell to Prague” will be performed on the piano by the composer himself. The dynamic “Zaka” by Grammy winner Jennifer Higdon will be performed by 3rd Angle musicians on clarinet, flute, violin, cello and marimba. An interesting preview of an up and coming talented composer is included in the program. Chris Rogerson’s “Autumn Landscapes” depicts his homeland through clarinet and piano. The concert occurs Sunday, July 19th beginning at 4:30 pm with the NW buffet. Following dessert, award winning dancer Karina Rayl of Reach for the Stars Dance will share her exceptional talent. Then the music begins. Only 100 seats for the concert with dinner will be sold. Reservations are necessary. $ 38. Call (360) 263 – 4707 to reserve, and send a check to Yale Valley Arts Festival, PO Box 7 Cougar, WA 98616. Include your name and phone for confirmation. The concert evening is supported by grants. On Monday evening, July 20th, we offer a free Meet the Composer Class, taught by Tomas Svoboda at Anderson Lodge Hilltop House from 7 to 8 pm. On Monday and Tuesday, July 20th and 21st, Artist Stephan Soihl will teach a Watercolor Workshop in response to the land. The workshops occur from 10 am to 3 pm. Cost is $50 per day. Reserve in advance. Bring your lunch. This year we add the opportunity to participate in a master dance class for children and a master dance class for adults, taught by nationally recognized Bodyvox dancers. The Children’s class is Tuesday, July 21st from 4 to 5 pm, $10 and the adult class is 5:30 to 7 pm. $15, supported by grants. Both occur at Anderson Lodge Hilltop House, Ulla’s Pavilion. Reservations necessary. Class limits 15. First come, first serve. On Friday, July 24th, come to an Oral History Evening from 7 to 9 pm at Yale School, 11842 Lewis River Rd. Ariel, WA 98603. Free. Elders have shared about our area for years, including stories and pictures. The Lewis River area is rich in quilt making. The Theodora Appling Community Quilt Show, Yale School gym, opens Family Arts Day, Saturday July 25th,11 am. At 1pm sharp, young area piano players perform in the Yale School Library/Art room, followed by a Lelooska Family masked dance and story and award winning Reach for the Stars Dancers from the Woodland dance studio. From 2 to 4 pm, experienced children’s art teachers, who have been teaching at Pacific Northwest College of Art will offer painting from the landscape and printmaking. Children can also make a miniature button blanket, with Mariah of the Lelooska family. The FVRL Bookmobile will be present from 2 to 4 pm. All Family Arts Day activities, Saturday, July 25th at Yale School are free. The quilt show and other activities end by 5 pm. Visit our website at yalevalleyartsfestival.org. Message machine (360)263 - 4707 for reservations or to ask questions. Contact: Julia Stoll Required fees can be sent to : Yale Valley Arts Festival |