Arizona Folklore Preserve

News

August 5, 2005

 Hello to all of you wonderful Arizona Folklore Preserve supporters!  Here's an update on some of our coming events . . .

This weekend, on Saturday, August 6, we welcome cowboy poet, Steve Lindsey and singer/songwriter, Jon Messenger to the stage!  Steve is a long time Elgin, Arizona rancher who has performed cowboy poetry and storytelling all over the Southwest for years with a charm that will just hook you.  He has a most contagious smile and a jolly spirit . . . he's just a downright warm and funny guy . . . you'll find him absolutely endearing.  Jon Messenger has been singing and songwriting Western music celebrating the cowboy way and our great Western culture all his adult life.  He's been president of the board and an active member of the Western Music Association, a national organization which promotes western artists and keeps our Western Heritage alive and well.  Steve and Jon are a great pair of performers together . . . they'll make for a fun afternoon.

On Saturday and Sunday August 13 & 14, and on August 20 & 21, Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis will be on stage performing his music.  We're already quite full on Saturday, August 20, so if you'd like to come hear Dolan on that weekend, you might want to aim for Sunday the 21st!

August 27 & 28 . . . to be announced.

Saturday, September 3 . . . Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis will do a Labor Day weekend show on Saturday only . . . enjoy our last official summer holiday!

September 10 & 11 . . . to be announced

September 17 & 18 . . . We welcome Mark Mulligan to the stage at the Folklore Preserve for the first time!  Mark's music is a bit of a change for the AFP.  His voice and his music are a cross between Jimmy Buffet and James Taylor.  He has 5 CD's to his credit and a huge "parrothead" following through the Southwest.   On Saturday, September 17, we'll have a 2 pm matinee.  On Sunday, September 18, we'll have a special dinner show with a tropical theme for the evening.  Appetizers will be served 4:30-5:15, dinner 5:15 to 6:15, then Mark will begin his show . . . a full early evening, and you'll still be home early enough for the next work day.  Mark's music and personality are a lot of fun.  We're really anxious for Mark's visit to the Arizona Folklore Preserve.  To learn more about Mark, visit his lively website at markmulligan.net.

September 24 & 25, Mr. Dolan Ellis, Arizona's Official State Balladeer, returns to his stage with his wonderful music.  Dolan's also scheduled to be at the Preserve on October 22 & 23.  All other dates are yet to be announced. 

As always, we thank the kind folks down at Cherry Creek Radio Stations . . . that's 92.3 KWCD, country music, K101, today's popular music, and 1420 KTAN, talk radio, for always helping us get our news to you.

AND . . . TWO fantastic, comfy places to remember when you have guests that you'd like to accommodate outside of your home . . OR . . maybe even a little getaway for yourself . . . Ramsey Canyon Inn Bed & Breakfast, just a few hundred yards up the road from us at the top of Ramsey Canyon . . a heavenly spot . . and Vicky, Bill, & Donna know how to really take care of their guests . . . 378-3010.  AND . .  Ruth Ann Bomba at the Pueblo del Sol RV Resort on Highway 92 has darling casitas that always provide a cute and cozy home away from home for your guests . . . 378-0213.

Our afternoon matinees are at 2 pm, doors open at 1 pm.  Admission is $12.00 for adults, $6.00 for students 17 & under.  We are owned by the University of Arizona South and are a stand alone 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.  Our beautiful facility offers a great setting for weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, conferences, retreats, and private meetings.  For information or for show reservations, call us at 520-378-6165, leave a message, and we'll call you back.  Hope to see you soon at the Arizona Folklore Preserve!

Reservations

520-378-6165

folklore@email.arizona.edu

Admission prices are considered donations, as we are a

Non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization

$12.00 adults, $6.00 students 17 & under

Weekend Matinees at 2:00 pm,  doors open at 1:00 p.m.

Special Dinner Shows will be announced

on a periodic basis

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