Arcosanti was bustling with activity for Saturday's annual Sounds and Tastes of India festival. Beginning in early afternoon, residents and visitors alike were treated to a classical Indian dance workshop with Prachi Dixit of Nupur Dance Academy. A full body workout, participants had fun learning to curve and sweep themselves in the traditional elegance of the Indian style.
[Photo: Sue Anaya & text: Amber Klatt]
As the afternoon drew on, musicians gathered for a more sonorous workshop. Here again, residents and guests found themselves charmed by the santoor master Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, a former student of Ravi Shankar; and an accompanying tabla player, Abhishek Basu. The gentlemen shared their musical knowledge with their audience of students, serving as an enticing warm-up for the evening's performance.
[Photo: Sue Anaya & text: Amber Klatt]
After tours of Arcosanti and a delicious Indian dinner served in the Cafe, guests moved to Colly Soleri Music Center. Here, taking in the mesmerizing traditional Indian dancers, the audience was captivated by the talents of Bhattacharya and Basu on their unique instruments. A beautiful starlit night was only enhanced by such an enchanting day's events.
[Photos: Alphonso Elia & text: Amber Klatt]
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Posted by sue on May 14, 2008 5:21:44 PM MST
With Spring in the air - or on the wind gusts, if you are on our mesas - the concert season has begun at Arcosanti. On Saturday April 26, the annual Vivaldi performance was held. With a crowd of approximately 80 people, the Colly Soleri Music Center Amphitheatre was animated with visitors and residents alike.
Following the late afternoon tour, and a gourmet dinner of Minestrone Soup, choice of Rosemary Chicken or Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Penne Pasta, Green Salad, and Dessert, the performance got underway.
[Photo: Alfonso Elia & text: Amber Klatt]
This year, the orchestra included sopranist Hélène Pouillon, and violinists Myra Lin, Katelyn Nelson, and Jeanette Ensley, as well as an accompanying youth orchestra. Performing Vivaldi's La Sravaganza, and La Pastorella, with Carissimi's Oratorio, Boccherini's Fandango, and Corelli's La Folia Variations, the musicians captivated the crowd.
[Photo: Alfonso Elia & text: Amber Klatt]
Just as enamoring were the dancers from Terpsicore Dance Co. and Movement Source Dancers. Delighting the audience with visual appeal, the dancers leapt and balanced to bring to life the classic sounds of the baroque pieces.
[Photo: Alfonso Elia & text: Amber Klatt]
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Posted by sue on April 30, 2008 11:29:44 AM MST
CANNON-FIRE Jazz Showcase brings a series of monthly dinner-show performances for presenting regional, national, and international artists. The programs offer quality weekend opportunities for family enjoyment. The 'artists' will appear each 'Second Sunday' of the month, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on the Colly Soleri Amphitheater stage at Arcosanti. The April 13. schedule presents Cannon Fire Showcase Review with THE CUNNINGHAM'S.
[photo of the Cunninghams during their dynamic performance at the 2007 Juneteenth festival at Arcosanti].
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A crew of staff and volunteers gets the theater ready for the first out-door performance of this season.
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A new canopy is in the design stage. For this event a small parachut will keep the stage shaded. Show only $20.00 pp
Dinner and show $35.00 pp
VIP weekend retreats are available and include dinner & show, overnight stay, continental breakfast and the official tour of Arcosanti.
For reservations call
[928] 237-7908
or [928] 632-1735
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Posted by webmaster on April 11, 2008 4:17:41 PM MST