pkca0213_SpotlightBR2006

MUSIC THEATER DANCE
Presented by Kent Arts Commission and Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Get your exclusive “Backstage Pass”—Sponsor an artist!
We rely on the generosity of our patrons to bring top quality performing
artists to Kent. Ticket sales and other sources of earned income account
for between 70–80% of Spotlight Series’ annual revenue. Sponsorships
from individuals and businesses make up the difference and ensure the
continued success of Spotlight Series.
Please consider supporting the Series through an exclusive artist
sponsorship of one of the 14 exciting performances or three educational
activities. Sponsors receive a variety of promotional opportunities to
increase their visibility in the community, as well as VIP benefits for
entertaining clients, building employee morale or just for fun! For more
information on sponsorships, please call the Kent Arts Commission office
at (253) 856-5050.
2006–2007 SPONSORS
Pete & Pat Curran, Kent Civic & Performing Arts, Sherri Ourada, Judy Woods
Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center,
10020 SE 256th Street, Kent
Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center,
25800 164th Avenue SE, Covington
Glenridge Elementary, 19405 120th Avenue SE, Renton
Directions/Parking:
Performance locations are on Kent’s East Hill, a short drive (approximately
30–40 minutes) from Seattle and Tacoma. For directions see www.kentarts
com or call (253) 856-5050. Free parking is available in school lots.
POLICIES
Tickets
No refunds or exchanges—ticket purchases are final.
Lost tickets can be replaced for a processing fee of $2.
Seating
All seating is unassigned, “General Admission,” and will begin 30
minutes prior to performance time.
Late seating is not guaranteed, and is at the discretion of the performers
and House Manager.
Special Needs
Please let us know in advance how we might be able to help and we will
provide reasonable accommodations to those needing special assistance.
For wheelchair seating, please advise when purchasing tickets.
Children
“Spotlight for Kids” performances are designated and include age
recommendations. Other performances may not be appropriate for children
—please use discretion when choosing performances for young patrons.
Everyone, regardless of age and including infants and toddlers, must have
a ticket to be admitted to the theater.
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SPONSORS PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS
We are pleased to offer a stellar line-up of performances from around the world to mark our ninth season of bringing the best in music,
theater and dance to Kent.
Of the 14 performances that will grace our stages in 2006–2007, half are making their Kent debuts. The other half are some of the most
popular performances in Spotlight Series history, back by overwhelming demand. For this season, we chose artists that are familiar and
artists that are new, artists that are local and artists that are from around the globe. We have endeavored to pick the best of the best, to
both reflect and enrich our community.
Performing arts are a window into various cultures. In addition to entertaining us—making us gasp, laugh, smile, cry and clap—the colorful
costume of a dancer, the bold movement of an acrobat or the sweet lyrics of a song can help us better understand ourselves and others. The
2006–2007 Spotlight Series celebrates diverse artistic traditions from far away places and pays homage to distinctly American art forms.
So, whether you prefer the nostalgic tunes of the 1940’s-style Big Band Broadcast or the South African harmonies of Ladysmith Black
Mambazo, Spotlight Series has something for you. Perhaps you will marvel at the stunning ancient Chinese skills of The Peking Acrobats
or soak up Charlie Musselwhite’s all-American blues. You can tap your toes to Wylie and the Wild West, as they bring the rich tradition of
Western music to life, or get a glimpse of Christmas in paradise from Keola Beamer’s Hawaiian holiday concert.
On behalf of the Kent Arts Commission, I invite you to join us for the 2006–2007 Spotlight Series. Subscribe to one of our prepackaged
series, such as the World Traditions Series or the Spirit of America Series, or create your own unique schedule. No matter what you choose,
I hope you will see some long-time favorites, discover something completely new and be thoroughly entertained by it all.
Ronda Billerbeck, Cultural Programs Manager
For up-to-date information on all Spotlight Series events, visit www.kentarts.com or call (253) 856-5050.
WELCOME TO KENT’S 2006–2007 SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Jesse Cook
Saturday, October 21
7:30 p.m.
Kentwood Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $20 general,
$20 student/senior
Sponsored by
Curran Mendoza Attorneys and
Meeker Street Law Building
Rhumba flamenco guitar master Jesse
Cook fuses age-old traditions with a host
of world influences, including music from
Spain, Cuba, Egypt, France and Brazil.
This exotic mix of cultures combines with
his passionate guitar work and smoldering
stage presence to create spell-binding live
performances and Billboard chart-topping
music. Cook has received multiple Juno
Award (Canadian Grammy) nominations
and won twice for Best Instrumental Album.
Lingo dancetheater
Relatively Real
Saturday, October 7
7:30 p.m.
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
$12 student/senior
Sponsored by Sherri Ourada
A highly physical, richly textured and
emotionally layered dance piece about
the relativity of identity and perception.
Set in an atmosphere of mystery and
transformation, with a haunting original
score and animation projected on mobile
set pieces, Relatively Real explores who we
think we are, how others perceive us and
how filters of time, place and security make
a difference.
Funded in part by the National Dance Project of
the New England Foundation for the Arts, with lead
funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Additional funding provided by The Ford Foundation
and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The Big Band Broadcast
Saturday, September 30
7:30 p.m.
$22 student/senior
Step back in time, when glamour was
king and Glenn Miller ruled the airwaves.
The Big Band Broadcast, starring Holly
Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Big
Band Orchestra is a joyful and high-
powered return to the golden age of
radio broadcasts from starlit ballrooms.
Experience a 1940’s big band concert
as it would have been broadcast “live to
air,” complete with all the classic tunes of
the era—“Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,”
“Stardust,” “In the Mood” and more.
The patter of an engaging radio announcer
guides the sentimental journey and, true
to period, the show is interrupted at
appropriate intervals for words from
vintage sponsors.

The Peking Acrobats
Friday, January 12
8:00 p.m.
$24 student/senior,
$85 family pack (2 adults, 2 children)
Sponsored by
The Boeing Company
After a sold-out Spotlight Series
performance in 2004, the Peking
Acrobats are back by popular
demand. Hailing from the People’s
Republic of China, this elite group of
acrobats leaves audiences around
the world spellbound. Accompanied
by live music from an exotic Chinese
orchestra, the Acrobats transform
2,000-year-old traditions of agility
and grace into a modern day
kaleidoscope of entertainment.
Recommended for all ages
20th Annual
Magical Strings
Celtic Yuletide Concert
Sunday, December 10
3:00 p.m.
$15 student/senior,
Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of this
treasured holiday tradition in Kent. Pam
and Philip Boulding are joined by their five
children, grandchildren and guests for an
afternoon of enchanting Yuletide music.
The Bouldings perform on Celtic harps,
hammered dulcimers, whistles, strings,
percussion and harp-like instruments from
around the world. Their guests add Irish
step dancing, drumming and storytelling
for a festive and memorable performance.
Keola Beamer’s
Ki Ho’alu Christmas
Island Holiday Music
and Memories
Saturday, December 2
7:30 p.m.
$16 student/senior
‘Tis the season for the Aloha Spirit. Keola
Beamer is a master of Slack Key, the
mellow, melodic guitar style indigenous to
the Hawaiian Islands. Keola is joined by
his wife, a master hula dancer, Moanalani
Beamer; guitarist John Keawe; and chanter
Charles Ka’upu for an evening of traditional
carols played Slack Key style, original music
composed for the season, and personal
memories of Christmases spent with family
and friends growing up in Hawaii.
Funded in part by Western States Arts
Federation (WESTAF) with support from the
National Endowment for the Arts
Spotlight
for Kids

Spotlight
for Kids
Charlie Musselwhite
Saturday, February 3
7:30 p.m.
$14 student/senior
Charlie Musselwhite’s version of the blues is
tinged with rock ‘n’ roll, gospel and soul.
Wylie and
the Wild West
Friday, February 9
8:00 p.m.
$15 student/senior
Sponsored by
Kent Civic and Performing Arts
Wylie and the Wild West bring the rich
tradition of western music to Kent. Wylie
is the consummate cowboy singer; his
infectious blend of western swing, classic
country, cowboy, and folk music is served
up with a healthy helping of rock’n’roll
energy. When he isn’t tending his ranch
in rural Eastern Washington, he is making
a name for himself at venues from the
Grand Ole Opry to the Kennedy Center,
and delighting fans that range from young
urban “hipsters” to working cowboys.
Wylie’s voice echoes in millions of homes
as the signature yodel in Yahoo.com’s
advertising campaign.
Ladysmith Black
Mambazo
Sunday, January 21
7:30 p.m.
$20 student/senior
Ten-member vocal ensemble, Ladysmith Black
Mambazo combines the intricate rhythms
and harmonies of their native South Africa
with the sounds and sentiments of Christian
gospel music. The result is an extraordinary
visual and sound experience that has touched
a worldwide audience. In a career that has
spanned more than 30 years, the group
has recorded 40 albums, won a Grammy
Award for Best Traditional Folk Album and
collaborated with Paul Simon. They have
performed for the Queen of England, the Pope
and for two Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.
Their music can be heard in numerous films,
including Disney’s “The Lion King.”
The harmonica wizard and vocalist was
born in Mississippi and got his musical
education in two blues capitals—Memphis
and Chicago. His music is charged with
the haunting emotions and powerful themes
that characterize the earliest incarnations
of the blues genre. With 14 W.C. Handy
Awards to his credit and 6 Grammy
nominations, Charlie Musselwhite is firmly
entrenched in musical history.

Missoula Children’s
Theatre’s The Pied Piper
Saturday, March 10
3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Glenridge Elementary School
Tickets: $5 general, $5 student/senior
Local students team with professional
actors to stage this original adaptation
of the classic children’s tale. What do
you do when your town is overrun by
ravenous rats? Sara, a poor orphan girl,
and the other people of Hamelin town turn
to the Mayor of Hamelin and his Council
when their town is threatened. They then
call on the Pied Piper to save them from
the troublesome creatures. Find out what
happens when the town is unable to pay
the Piper and the children are led away
along with the rats!
Recommended for pre-school to 5th grade
Tangoheart
Special Valentine’s Day
Performance
Wednesday, February 14
7:30 p.m.
$14 student/senior
Create a memorable Valentine’s Day
with the beautiful and sensuous art form
of tango. Tango’s moving music and
provocative dance evoke powerful images
of romance, passion and longing. The
Seattle-based Tangoheart Sextet is hailed as
one of the best tango orchestras in North
America. Together with stunning guest
dancers and rich narrative, they present a
colorful retrospective of the last century of
Argentine tango—from dance hits of the
golden age of tango to the nuevo tango of
the late 20th century.
Karla Bonoff
Friday, March 9
8:00 p.m.
$16 student/senior
Songwriter, singer, and hit-maker…the
songs of Karla Bonoff have come to
define a generation. Her anthems of
soul-searching, heartache and joy have
been touching souls for decades. Karla’s
songs have been recorded by the likes of
Linda Ronstadt (“Someone to Lay Down
Beside Me”) and Bonnie Raitt (“Home”).
Her own hit “Personally” sealed her fate
as one of the best singer/songwriters of
her day. “All My Life” was recorded by
Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville and
won a Grammy Award. Karla’s rich
history as a performer and writer come to
life in this concert, featuring an engaging
repertoire of her many million-selling songs.
Spotlight
for Kids

Reilly and Maloney
Saturday, March 24
7:30 p.m.
$12 student/senior
Sponsored by Pete and Pat Curran
The most endearing duo ever to grace
the West coast folk scene, Ginny Reilly
Hobey Ford’s Golden
Rod Puppets Animalia
Saturday, April 7
2:00 p.m.
$8 student/senior,
This original production beautifully explores
the world of animals through movement, music
and visually stunning puppetry. Hobey Ford
turns the entire theater into his performance
stage, offering audiences a magnified look at
butterfly and frog metamorphosis, the world
of birds, and an undersea ballet of whales,
frolicking dolphins and otters. Winner
of puppetry’s highest honor, the UNIMA
Citation of Excellence, and recipient of
three Jim Henson Foundation grants, Hobey
Ford is known for excellence in puppetry
performance and craft. Animalia features
his famous “foamies” large scale puppets.
Recommended for all ages
BECOME A SUBSCRIBER!
Spotlight
for Kids
Select a pre-set Series Package for savings of up to 25%…
World Traditions Series—These four performances bring cultures from around the world to life!
$67 general and student/senior (Up to 15% savings)
Jesse Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/21/06, 7:30 p.m.
Keola Beamer’s Ki Ho’alu Christmas . . . . . .12/2/06, 7:30 p.m.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo. . . . . . . . . .1/21/07, 7:30 p.m.
Tangoheart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/14/07, 7:30 p.m.
Spirit of America Series—Celebrate four distinctly American artistic traditions!
The Big Band Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .9/30/06, 7:30 p.m.
Charlie Musselwhite . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/3/07, 7:30 p.m.
Wylie & the Wild West . . . . . . . . . . .2/9/07, 8:00 p.m.
Reilly & Maloney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24/07, 7:30 p.m.
Family Series—A trio of fun events for the whole family!
Peking Acrobats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/12/07, 8:00 p.m.
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s The Pied Piper . .3/10/07, 3:00 or 7:00 p.m.
Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets Animalia . .4/7/07, 2:00 p.m.
Romantic Evenings Series—Three perfect “date night” performances!
The Big Band Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .9/30/06, 7:30 p.m.
Tangoheart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/14/07, 7:30 p.m.
Karla Bonoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/9/07, 8:00 p.m.
Full Season Subscription—Why not see them all?
Includes every show in the 2006–2007 Spotlight Series
Subscriber information continued on the next page
and David Maloney are together again
delivering their signature brand of acoustic,
contemporary folk. For 20 years their
delightful harmonies packed audiences
into venues from Seattle to San Francisco
and all points in between. Old fans will
be happy to hear that they have not lost
any of their vocal magic. Reilly still has
one of the sweetest voices in folk music, an
ethereal soprano that dances lightly around
Maloney’s grittier baritone.

I am ordering a “Mix & Match Series” of 4 or more shows. With this Series Package, I will receive the benefits on page 13,
including one bonus show. My bonus show choice is: (check one)
! Lingo dancetheater ! Tangoheart ! Reilly & Maloney ! Hobey Ford
B. MIX & MATCH SERIES
A. SERIES PACKAGE
Series Shows Included Number of
Tickets
Series
Price
= Total
World
Traditions
Series
Jesse Cook,
Keola Beamer,
Ladysmith Black
Mambazo, Tangoheart
_____X $67 $
Spirit of
America
Series
The Big Band Broadcast,
Charlie Musselwhite,
Wylie & the Wild West,
Reilly & Maloney
_____X $58 $
Family
Series
Peking Acrobats, Missoula
Children’s Theatre’s
The Pied Piper,
Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod
Puppets Animalia
_____X $35
For The Pied Piper
Circle 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.
$
Romantic
Evenings
Series
The Big Band Broadcast,
Tangoheart, Karla Bonoff
_____X $45 $
Full Season
Subscription
ALL _____ X $182
For The Pied Piper
Circle 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.
$
Subtotal A = $
Mix and Match
Package
Build your own subscription
and earn a “bonus show”
To create your own subscription series simply
choose any 4 or more performances to
earn a complimentary ticket to one of the
following performances: Lingo dancetheater’s
Relatively Real, Tangoheart, Reilly & Maloney
or Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets.
*All subscribers receive the benefit of lost
ticket insurance. If your tickets are lost, we
will waive the replacement fee.
For tickets…
MAIL this form to: Kent Arts Commission,
Spotlight Series, 220 4th Ave. S., Kent,
WA 98032-5838
FAX this form to: (253) 856-6050
CALL the Kent Arts Commission office
at (253) 856-5050, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. A Visa or
Mastercard is required for phone orders.
WALK IN to the Kent Arts
Commission office at Kent City Hall,
220 4th Ave. S., Kent, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WALK IN to the Kent Commons, 525
4th Ave. N., Kent, Monday through
Saturday. (Single tickets ONLY are available
through the Kent Commons, no subscriptions)
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Choose 4 or more events to receive subscriber benefits (See pg. 13)
*Family Pack = 2 adults, 2 children
Name _____________________________________ Address______________________________________
" Charge VISA / MasterCard (circle one) City, State, Zip Code __________________________
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Signature: __________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________
" Check made payable to Kent Arts Commission
ORDER FORM
Event Date Time No. of
General
General
Price
No. of
Stud./Sr.
Stud./
Sr. Price
No. of
Fam. Pk*
Family
Price
= Total
The Big Band Broadcast Sat., Sept. 30 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 24.00 _____X $ 22.00 N/A N/A = $
Lingo dancetheater Relatively Real Sat., Oct. 7 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 14.00 _____X $ 12.00 N/A N/A = $
Jesse Cook Sat., Oct. 21 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 20.00 _____X $ 20.00 N/A N/A = $
Keola Beamer’s Ki Ho’alu Christmas Sat., Dec. 2 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 18.00 _____X $ 16.00 N/A N/A = $
20th Annual Magical Strings
Celtic Yuletide Concert
Sun., Dec. 10 3:00 p.m. _____X $ 17.00 _____X $ 15.00 _____X $52.00 = $
The Peking Acrobats Fri., Jan. 12 8:00 p.m. _____X $ 28.00 _____X $ 24.00 _____X $85.00 = $
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Sun., Jan. 21 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 25.00 _____X $ 20.00 N/A N/A = $
Charlie Musselwhite Sat., Feb. 3 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 16.00 _____X $ 14.00 N/A N/A = $
Wylie and the Wild West Fri., Feb. 9 8:00 p.m. _____X $ 17.00 _____X $ 15.00 N/A N/A = $
Tangoheart Wed., Feb. 14 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 16.00 _____X $ 14.00 N/A N/A = $
Karla Bonoff Fri., Mar. 9 8:00 p.m. _____X $ 18.00 _____X $ 16.00 N/A N/A = $
Missoula Children’s Theatre
The Pied Piper
Sat., Mar. 10 3:00 p.m. _____X $ 5.00 _____X $ 5.00 N/A N/A = $
Missoula Children’s Theatre
The Pied Piper
Sat., Mar. 10 7:00 p.m. _____X $ 5.00 _____X $ 5.00 N/A N/A = $
Reilly and Maloney Sat., Mar. 24 7:30 p.m. _____X $ 15.00 _____X $ 12.00 N/A N/A = $
Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
Animalia
Sat., Apr. 7 2:00 p.m. _____X $ 10.00 _____X $ 8.00 _____X $30.00 = $
Subtotal B = $
GRAND
TOTAL
= $

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Cultural Programs Division
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032-5838
PRSRT STD
US Postage
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Kent, WA

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