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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 15:20 |
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The Foundation of Leisure World and the E&R Department are pleased to welcome SIOR-OG to the community on Wednesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, at 7 PM in Clubhouse II’s auditorium. Attending this SIOR-OG performance is the perfect way to celebrate your Irish heritage – whether you are Irish or not! Tickets, $8 per person, go on sale in both clubhouses at 8:30 am on Tuesday, Feb. 16. This troupe of musicians, dancers and a storyteller perform music, which evokes Ireland's abundant and varied musical heritage in the form of traditional reels, jigs, slip jigs, slides, clan marches and more. They play on traditional Irish instruments such as the fiddle, bodhran, guitar and sometimes Irish bouzouki and mandolin. Leader Howard Rhile plays a variety of high and low Irish whistles. Sior-Og has performed for the City of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts, Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas, concerts in parks, First Nights, and many other venues. Storyteller Penelope Fleming recently appeared in the acclaimed production of Christmas Cabin of Carnaween. Two of the dancers are national step dancing award winners. The Foundation of Leisure World is a 501(c) 3 organization, which was established for charitable, health, educational and cultural purposes. Contributions to the foundation may be claimed as deductions on income tax returns to the extent permitted by law. |
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Women’s History Month – Meet Amelia Earhart |
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Monday, 01 March 2010 11:36 |
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The E&R Department is pleased to present, in commemoration of Women’s History Month, Mary Ann Jung portraying Amelia Earhart on Friday, March 26 at 3:30 PM in Clubhouse II’s auditorium. Tickets, $5 per person, go on sale in both clubhouses at 8:30 am on Tuesday, March 2. Jung is an award winning performer, writer and director. She has appeared on CNN, the Today Show, Good Morning America, in Renaissance and Shakespeare festivals, at the National Theatre and the Smithsonian, and in a variety of venues and festivals throughout the U.S. She researches and writes her own scripts and performs in the authentic costumes, accents, and attitudes for her characters. Earhart, born in Atchison, Kansas on July 24, 1897, was much more than just a courageous aviatrix. She was also a photographer, truck driver, avid student and teacher, volunteer nurse, social worker, and even a clothes designer! Whatever she did, she did with passion, commitment and a relaxed sense of humor that endeared her to the American public. Through Jung’s interpretation, follow Amelia’s amazing career in this recounting of her life and achievements. As well, meet the fascinating personalities who were part of her journey, including Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. This show is a tribute to the spirited heroine of both aviation and women's rights. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 March 2010 10:57 )
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Written by Webmaster
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Monday, 01 March 2010 11:38 |
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The E&R Department is pleased to introduce the Leisure World community to the Forum Opera Ensemble. The ensemble will present an evening of opera arias, duets and trios on Saturday, April 17 at 7 PM in Clubhouse II’s auditorium. The group specializes in performing "opera as entertainment" rather than in a concert format. All of the selections are staged with costumes and props, and are introduced by the singers who clarify the dramatic situation. Deborah Kieffer, founder and manager, has performed mezzo soprano roles with New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Essen and Flensburg, Germany, and locally with The Summer Opera Theatre Company. Three years ago Ms. Kieffer and her colleagues Barbara Collier, soprano; Jonathan Paul, baritone; and Sue Petito, pianist; formed Forum Opera Ensemble. From 2008-10, they have appeared at Asbury Methodist Village, Holiday Park Senior Center, The Westchester in Washington, D.C., and Garrett Park Town Hall among others. On April 17, the group will perform favorite arias, famous duets, and familiar trios from operas by Mozart, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Bizet, and Puccini. Tickets, $6 per person, will go on sale in both clubhouses at 8:30 am on Tuesday, March 2. Be sure to get your tickets for this entertaining performance. Cutline: Forum Opera Ensemble (l. to r.: Sue Petito, Jonathan Paul, Barbara Collier, Deborah Kieffer) |
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Sunday Afternoon at the Movies – The Jane Austen Book Club |
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Friday, 12 March 2010 10:53 |
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The E&R Department is pleased to present “Sunday Afternoon at the Movies.” They are shown in the auditorium of Clubhouse II on the last Sunday of each month at 2 PM. Sunday, March 28 is the date for the screening of "The Jane Austen Book Club" (2007, PG-13, 1 hr. 46 mins.). Free tickets, limit two per person, are required; they can be obtained from the E&R office in either Clubhouse I or II beginning Tuesday, March 16 at 8:30 am. Six book club members find their lives resemble a modern-day version of Jane Austen's novels in this drama. For starters, Sylvia's (Amy Brenneman) husband of 20-plus years has walked out, Bernadette (Kathy Baker) seeks Mr. Right and married Prudie (Emily Blunt) dreams of other men. Then there is lonely dog-breeder Jocelyn(Maria Bello); Allegra (Maggie Grace), who has issues with her girlfriend; and Grigg (Hugh Dancy), the sole male in the club. The movies are for your enjoyment; there is no charge. Be sure to pick up your ticket(s) if you plan to attend. Please note that no one will be seated after 2 PM. Donations to help cover the expenses associated with the presentations are gratefully accepted. A basket will be available for your contribution. |
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