Courtesy of Neil and Jennifer Miller
Missoula Children’s Theatre Audition Monday, Feb. 6 at the BCAC for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”!
Hey! Venture into the terrifying Black Forest to try to save a princess in peril! Join the audition being held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on Monday, February 6 at 4 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center to be part of the cast of characters that save the day!
Those auditioning should fill out the Parent Permission Slip Form available at the schools and arrive at 4 p.m. at the BCAC. Plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50 roles are available for local students. All students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade from Big Horn County School District #4 and Burlington Schools are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students rehearse approximately 4 1⁄2 hours each day, Monday through Friday. Performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11 are part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project presented by the Basin City Arts Center.
The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. This project is supported in part by local businesses and individuals and by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art. For more information call Kathleen Nichols at 568-3832 or Wendy Taylor at 568-2915.
Don't forget, our first annual Dinner and DANCE (yes, you read that correctly) is February 4, 2012 with dinner at 6.30 PM and DANCING to follow. You can get tickets from any Board Member or call Kathleen or Wendy. See you at the BCAC in FEBRUARY!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Courtesy of Neil and Jennifer Miller...
...who said this much better than I could :)
Saturday, Jan. 21 6 p.m. Free documentary "Mother of Normandy" *see article below Please note the time for the film is 6 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 4 1st Annual BCAC Dinner & Dance Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. with dancing to follow. Menu: Salad, stuffed chicken breast, vegetable, roll, and dessert. Couples $40, Single $25 Call Wendy @ 568-2915 or any board member for tickets.
Saturday, March 10 Yellowstone Harmony Chorus 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 24 Free Documentary "Green Fire" a new film about writer and conservationist Aldo Leopold
Free Documentary “Mother of Normandy” at BCAC Sat., Jan. 21 @ 6 p.m.Oscar-Nominated actress Leslie Caron lends her voice to “Mother of Normandy-The Story of Simone Renaud,” a documentary film about a little-known but unforgettable woman who bridged an ocean between her beloved corner of France and the families who lost loved ones in the battle for the liberation of Europe during World War II.
Simone Renaud, wife of the wartime Mayor of Ste. Mere-Eglise, spent 44 years expressing to the families of the fallen, and to surviving veterans of the D-Day invasion her undying gratitude for freeing her country from Nazi occupation. She expressed that gratitude one letter at a time, one personal visit at a time, and by arranging commemorations that continue today, nearly 25 years after her death.The film contains exclusive interviews with 82nd Airborne D-Day veterans like Don Lassen, Bob Murphy, Bob Piper and Bill Tucker. Never-before-seen footage and photography also are featured in the film, a lasting tribute to those who gave all for the future of freedom.
Doug Stebleton, a Glasgow Montana native, produced and directed this film. He traveled to Sainte Mere-Eglise, France four or five times to complete the documentary which has been shown at the GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C. and on the 66th anniversary of D-Day in France.
This documentary about one woman’s undying devotion will be shown at the Basin City Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Donations welcome. The DVD will be available for purchase.
The Basin City Arts Center at 121 S. 4th Street in Basin, Wyoming is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin.
Saturday, Jan. 21 6 p.m. Free documentary "Mother of Normandy" *see article below Please note the time for the film is 6 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 4 1st Annual BCAC Dinner & Dance Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. with dancing to follow. Menu: Salad, stuffed chicken breast, vegetable, roll, and dessert. Couples $40, Single $25 Call Wendy @ 568-2915 or any board member for tickets.
Saturday, March 10 Yellowstone Harmony Chorus 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 24 Free Documentary "Green Fire" a new film about writer and conservationist Aldo Leopold
Free Documentary “Mother of Normandy” at BCAC Sat., Jan. 21 @ 6 p.m.Oscar-Nominated actress Leslie Caron lends her voice to “Mother of Normandy-The Story of Simone Renaud,” a documentary film about a little-known but unforgettable woman who bridged an ocean between her beloved corner of France and the families who lost loved ones in the battle for the liberation of Europe during World War II.
Simone Renaud, wife of the wartime Mayor of Ste. Mere-Eglise, spent 44 years expressing to the families of the fallen, and to surviving veterans of the D-Day invasion her undying gratitude for freeing her country from Nazi occupation. She expressed that gratitude one letter at a time, one personal visit at a time, and by arranging commemorations that continue today, nearly 25 years after her death.The film contains exclusive interviews with 82nd Airborne D-Day veterans like Don Lassen, Bob Murphy, Bob Piper and Bill Tucker. Never-before-seen footage and photography also are featured in the film, a lasting tribute to those who gave all for the future of freedom.
Doug Stebleton, a Glasgow Montana native, produced and directed this film. He traveled to Sainte Mere-Eglise, France four or five times to complete the documentary which has been shown at the GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C. and on the 66th anniversary of D-Day in France.
This documentary about one woman’s undying devotion will be shown at the Basin City Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Donations welcome. The DVD will be available for purchase.
The Basin City Arts Center at 121 S. 4th Street in Basin, Wyoming is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
January Sunshine and Entertainment
Happy New Year! 2012 brings many activities to the Basin City Arts Center, old favorites and new opportunities. Of course, Zumba continues in both the morning and the evenings, with class times to fit many schedules. For those of you adding health and fitness to your resolutions, Zumba is a fun way to add some activity. The monthly children's movie continues, with The Smurfs up for their Basin debut. Finally, Bingo is the second Thursday of the month, which means you may have missed your January opportunity but February is rolling into sight.
A new event at the BCAC is the movie Mother of Normandy, at 6.00 PM on Saturday, 21 January 2012. The movie is about a French woman who becomes a caretaker of a Veterans' Cemetery. There is no admission fee although donations to support the Arts Center are greatly accepted. DVDs of the film will also be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Basin City Arts Center.
February will begin with our annual fundraiser. This year, instead of Dinner and a Movie, we are trying Dinner and a Dance on 4 February. Dinner begins at 6.30 PM with dancing to follow. The menu consists of salad, bread, stuffed chicken breasts, vegetable, and dessert. Wine and beer will be available for purchase, although those funds don't go to the BCAC. Tickets are $40 for a couple or $25 for a single, and they are available from any Board member. If you are having trouble running a board member down, you could leave us a message on our Facebook page. We would love to see everyone we can at our first annual Dinner and Dance in the ballroom. Our Arts Center truly is a non-profit entity, and we depend on the annual fundraiser as well as our memberships, friends, and business sponsorships to provide arts opportunities for our community.
Along those lines, please remember we would love to have more members and friends of the Arts Center and we greatly appreciate those we already have. We have also had support from local businesses in a variety of forms, from entertainment group sponsorship, to refreshments, and monetary donations, without which we could not continue to offer some of our services. It seems a silly thing to note, but our electricity, gas, phone, internet, and other utility costs have risen at the Arts Center as well. So please consider renewing or beginning a membership or business sponsorship--and definitely come dine and dance with us on the 4th of February.
A new event at the BCAC is the movie Mother of Normandy, at 6.00 PM on Saturday, 21 January 2012. The movie is about a French woman who becomes a caretaker of a Veterans' Cemetery. There is no admission fee although donations to support the Arts Center are greatly accepted. DVDs of the film will also be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Basin City Arts Center.
February will begin with our annual fundraiser. This year, instead of Dinner and a Movie, we are trying Dinner and a Dance on 4 February. Dinner begins at 6.30 PM with dancing to follow. The menu consists of salad, bread, stuffed chicken breasts, vegetable, and dessert. Wine and beer will be available for purchase, although those funds don't go to the BCAC. Tickets are $40 for a couple or $25 for a single, and they are available from any Board member. If you are having trouble running a board member down, you could leave us a message on our Facebook page. We would love to see everyone we can at our first annual Dinner and Dance in the ballroom. Our Arts Center truly is a non-profit entity, and we depend on the annual fundraiser as well as our memberships, friends, and business sponsorships to provide arts opportunities for our community.
Along those lines, please remember we would love to have more members and friends of the Arts Center and we greatly appreciate those we already have. We have also had support from local businesses in a variety of forms, from entertainment group sponsorship, to refreshments, and monetary donations, without which we could not continue to offer some of our services. It seems a silly thing to note, but our electricity, gas, phone, internet, and other utility costs have risen at the Arts Center as well. So please consider renewing or beginning a membership or business sponsorship--and definitely come dine and dance with us on the 4th of February.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
December is moving quickly
The holiday season is here and all of us at the Basin City Arts Center wish all of you peace and goodwill. In keeping with the spirit of the season, our ballroom is becoming a great site for Christmas parties, wedding and baby showers, and dinners.
The November Craft Bazaar was quite a hit for both vendors and visitors. We are excited to see what next year's bazaar will bring--so start crafting now.
The Community Choir Concert is at 2.30 PM on Sunday, 18 December 2011. This is always a wonderful event put on by our local talents.
Continuing at the BCAC is Zumba, both morning and evening classes. The newest posters say keep off your unwanted holiday pounds, and Zumba is a fun way to do it. We have three instructors that cover all five weekday mornings from 5.45 to 6.30 AM and four weekday evenings (not on Friday) from 5.45 to 6.30 PM. Come in and join in the dance revolution!
Bingo is another regularly scheduled event. December's Bingo is on the 15th, so bring your friends and your money. We'd love to see you there.
Coming up in future months: MOTHER OF NORMANDY, a documentary film shown on 21 January; our annual fundraiser dinner and dance on 4 February; and Missoula Children's Theater rehearsal and performances from 6-11 February.
Enjoy your holiday season and come by and see us at the Basin City Arts Center.
The November Craft Bazaar was quite a hit for both vendors and visitors. We are excited to see what next year's bazaar will bring--so start crafting now.
The Community Choir Concert is at 2.30 PM on Sunday, 18 December 2011. This is always a wonderful event put on by our local talents.
Continuing at the BCAC is Zumba, both morning and evening classes. The newest posters say keep off your unwanted holiday pounds, and Zumba is a fun way to do it. We have three instructors that cover all five weekday mornings from 5.45 to 6.30 AM and four weekday evenings (not on Friday) from 5.45 to 6.30 PM. Come in and join in the dance revolution!
Bingo is another regularly scheduled event. December's Bingo is on the 15th, so bring your friends and your money. We'd love to see you there.
Coming up in future months: MOTHER OF NORMANDY, a documentary film shown on 21 January; our annual fundraiser dinner and dance on 4 February; and Missoula Children's Theater rehearsal and performances from 6-11 February.
Enjoy your holiday season and come by and see us at the Basin City Arts Center.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Courtesy of Neil and Jennifer Miller
Miss “V”-The Gypsy Cowbelle in Concert at BCAC Friday, Nov. 11“Nothing Fancy but Guaranteed Authentic”Independent recording and roving country artist Miss “V” appears in concert at the Basin City Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Traveling from the Wyoming Rockies, “V”-The Gypsy Cowbelle brings her signature “Classic Country” music to Basin accompanying her engaging lyrics and campfire vocals with strong rhythms on the acoustic guitar and old-time frailing on her homemade banjo. To honor Veteran’s Day “V” will include songs that speak to the sacrifice America’s Veterans have made to secure our freedom and way of life.“V”s compelling ballads depict a cross-section of history, lifestyles, and emotions stemming from two decades spent exploring America and living on a remote homestead with no modern amenities. Clever lyrics, rich vocals, banjo, guitar and autoharp blend classic country, folk and cowboy music to create her unique ‘Cowbilly’ sound.Miss “V” has a B.A. degree in History from New York State University College at Geneseo and has hosted workshops for all ages on homemade instruments, songwriting, women’s and Western history, and The Modern Day Homesteader. She has honed her homesteader skills such as haying and logging with horses, building saddles and elk hide britches, sewing on treadle machines, shoeing horses, grocery shopping once a year, canning food, concocting herbal remedies, and entertaining around campfires and woodstoves.“V” has been featured in the pictorial book, "Wyoming Working Girls," and at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nev.; Ten Sleep’s Nowoodstock Festival; the Wyoming PBS “Wind River Music Showcase”, and appears in a small role in Robert Redford’s movie “The Conspirator” in which she plays her song Mary Surratt. She has self-produced four CDs.Come on down to the Basin City Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7p.m. and enjoy a heartwarming evening of country classics including old favorites like Folsom Prison Blues, I Saw the Light, Ghost Riders, Redheaded Stranger, Rocky Top, and more including a special tribute to America’s Veterans! Tickets available at the door are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 60 & over, and $5 for Veterans, Active Military, and kids 12 & under. For more information contact Wendy Taylor at 568-2915.The Basin City Arts Center located at 121 S. 4th Street in Basin, Wyoming is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin.
Don't forget the Veterans' Dinner tomorrow night at the Basin City Arts Center second floor ballroom.
On this Veterans' Day, the BCAC thanks all our country's veterans and active military for defending our freedoms, no matter the cost.
Don't forget the Veterans' Dinner tomorrow night at the Basin City Arts Center second floor ballroom.
On this Veterans' Day, the BCAC thanks all our country's veterans and active military for defending our freedoms, no matter the cost.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Courtesy of Neil and Jennifer Miller
50’s, 60’s, & 70’s Music with Davis & Mavrick at the BCAC Saturday, Oct. 22
Back by popular demand The Basin City Arts Center presents Davis & Mavrick in concert on Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m. For the past twenty years, Davis and Mavrick have performed tributes to the best-known songwriters of light rock, folk, country, and the standards of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Join Davis and Mavrick for a nostalgic musical journey through these decades including a tribute to the Beatles. With polished vocal harmonies and versatile arrangements on acoustic guitars, Davis & Mavrick offer a diverse song selection that will evoke memories from an era of music that will last forever as they keep audiences of all ages listening and singing along.Before the concert at the BCAC, Davis & Mavrick will entertain the residence at the Wyoming Retirement Center. Davis & Mavrick are always happy to share their music with an extra show either for the seniors or the youth of the community. The WRC residents will be snapping their fingers to familiar tunes from their past.Davis and Mavrick features Susan Davis on vocals, acoustic guitar, and percussion and Ron Mavrich on vocals and acoustic guitar. For over 20 years they have performed at many venues throughout Wyoming and the west including the BCAC in June 2010, Casper College, the Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Centennial, Concerts in the Park in Rawlins, and Snow King Resort in Jackson. Since 2004 they have been performing artists on the Wyoming Arts Council Artist Roster. In addition to being talented and engaging musicians, Davis & Mavrick are professional caterers. They have made their home in Laramie since 1985 and enjoy cross country skiing in the Happy Jack area in winter and biking in the summer.Playing music is a passion for Davis & Mavrick; Susan’s lovely clear voice and Ron’s masterful guitar playing strike a chord with those who love music. Their appealing “Beatles Unplugged” show offers an all-acoustic tribute to the music of the Beatles, including sing-alongs and trivia contests. Their lively, high energy show is guaranteed to brighten up your day.Come on down to the BCAC on Saturday, October 22 to enjoy a fun-filled evening full of your favorite tunes from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s including many from the Beatles, and who knows maybe Davis & Mavrick will need your help making these tunes come alive! Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children 12 & under.The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street in Basin, Wyoming is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. Lodging for Davis & Mavrick is being provided courtesty of the Yellowstone Motel. This project is supported in part by a grant from Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art. For more information contact Wendy Taylor @ 568-2915 orJennifer Miller @ 568-9346.
Back by popular demand The Basin City Arts Center presents Davis & Mavrick in concert on Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m. For the past twenty years, Davis and Mavrick have performed tributes to the best-known songwriters of light rock, folk, country, and the standards of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Join Davis and Mavrick for a nostalgic musical journey through these decades including a tribute to the Beatles. With polished vocal harmonies and versatile arrangements on acoustic guitars, Davis & Mavrick offer a diverse song selection that will evoke memories from an era of music that will last forever as they keep audiences of all ages listening and singing along.Before the concert at the BCAC, Davis & Mavrick will entertain the residence at the Wyoming Retirement Center. Davis & Mavrick are always happy to share their music with an extra show either for the seniors or the youth of the community. The WRC residents will be snapping their fingers to familiar tunes from their past.Davis and Mavrick features Susan Davis on vocals, acoustic guitar, and percussion and Ron Mavrich on vocals and acoustic guitar. For over 20 years they have performed at many venues throughout Wyoming and the west including the BCAC in June 2010, Casper College, the Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Centennial, Concerts in the Park in Rawlins, and Snow King Resort in Jackson. Since 2004 they have been performing artists on the Wyoming Arts Council Artist Roster. In addition to being talented and engaging musicians, Davis & Mavrick are professional caterers. They have made their home in Laramie since 1985 and enjoy cross country skiing in the Happy Jack area in winter and biking in the summer.Playing music is a passion for Davis & Mavrick; Susan’s lovely clear voice and Ron’s masterful guitar playing strike a chord with those who love music. Their appealing “Beatles Unplugged” show offers an all-acoustic tribute to the music of the Beatles, including sing-alongs and trivia contests. Their lively, high energy show is guaranteed to brighten up your day.Come on down to the BCAC on Saturday, October 22 to enjoy a fun-filled evening full of your favorite tunes from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s including many from the Beatles, and who knows maybe Davis & Mavrick will need your help making these tunes come alive! Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children 12 & under.The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street in Basin, Wyoming is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. Lodging for Davis & Mavrick is being provided courtesty of the Yellowstone Motel. This project is supported in part by a grant from Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art. For more information contact Wendy Taylor @ 568-2915 orJennifer Miller @ 568-9346.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Autumn at the BCAC
The season is changing, and so are the upcoming events at the Basin City Arts Center. Before we get in the new scheduling, I should remind you that we have some continuing favorite events.
Bingo at the BCAC--the second Thursday of every month...October's Bingo Day is the 13th.
Zumba continues, both in the mornings and evenings. If you are looking for a way to add some fun activity, Zumba could be for you!
We have some wonderful choices if you need something to do as the daylight disappears. On October 22, Wyoming performers Davis and Maverick will play the BCAC. These gentlemen are returning favorites, so be sure to check out their performance. Also, in the works is a three-day spooky movie to help the grown-ups get ready for Halloween. More to come on the title, but there will be three showings from October 27-29 at 7.00 PM. Come and join us for a little Halloween fun.
In November, the BCAC will be hosting its first annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM. All you crafty people take note: we'd love to have you take a table in our second floor ballroom. Also in November is Miss V, a favorite at the Arts Center.
We currently have the ballroom with a functional kitchen available for your events. The BCAC recently had Hal Cannon and Theresa Jordan perform with refreshments prior to the entertainment provided and hosted by Security State Bank. We would love to provide a beautiful location for your event, so please keep us in mind.
The Basin City Arts Center Board wishes you a wonderful fall season! We hope to see YOU at the BCAC!
Bingo at the BCAC--the second Thursday of every month...October's Bingo Day is the 13th.
Zumba continues, both in the mornings and evenings. If you are looking for a way to add some fun activity, Zumba could be for you!
We have some wonderful choices if you need something to do as the daylight disappears. On October 22, Wyoming performers Davis and Maverick will play the BCAC. These gentlemen are returning favorites, so be sure to check out their performance. Also, in the works is a three-day spooky movie to help the grown-ups get ready for Halloween. More to come on the title, but there will be three showings from October 27-29 at 7.00 PM. Come and join us for a little Halloween fun.
In November, the BCAC will be hosting its first annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM. All you crafty people take note: we'd love to have you take a table in our second floor ballroom. Also in November is Miss V, a favorite at the Arts Center.
We currently have the ballroom with a functional kitchen available for your events. The BCAC recently had Hal Cannon and Theresa Jordan perform with refreshments prior to the entertainment provided and hosted by Security State Bank. We would love to provide a beautiful location for your event, so please keep us in mind.
The Basin City Arts Center Board wishes you a wonderful fall season! We hope to see YOU at the BCAC!
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