Judith Arts Society Announces 2008-2009 Season

By VICKY MCCRAY

Judith Basin Press News-Editor

The Judith Arts Society invites everyone to participate in its 2008/2009 season. The new season offers four performances this year. 

Last September JAS kicked off the year with a new venue, dubbed Pub Night. Board members received such positive feedback from those in attendance that Pub Night will once again be a part of the performing arts season, with a repeat performance at the Utica Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. Entertainment this year will feature Montana Rose from the Willow Creek area near Bozeman. Claudia Williams, with her awesome voice, and fellow band members are arguably one of the top cowboy bar bands playing today, with eight recordings to their credit and songs played in 30 countries. This will be an evening not soon forgotten! The Judith Arts folks will provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar featuring wine and ale selections.

The second performance will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. in the Hobson multipurpose room and features a very talented pianist, Colin Ross, performing all styles of music on JAS’s very own grand piano. Colin began his career in classical piano at age five and has evolved to include various styles including new age, swing, blues, jazz, and boogie-woogie. Colin has recorded and released five CD’s to date. Colin will also present a program at the Stanford School on Monday, Nov. 3.

On Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the Hobson multipurpose room, The Cascade Quartet will perform an artistic, high-energy performance featuring violin, cello, and viola.  Not only are these musicians a very talented group, but they also teach and tour the world over. JAS is fortunate to have a group of such quality residing here in the state and hopes everyone will join them for this sampling of culture in Hobson.

The final performance of the season will be held on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. in the Hobson multipurpose room and features Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Tom Rigney, a fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, joins forces with some of the finest musicians in San Francisco. Flambeau specializes in blazing Cajun and zydeco, blues, heartbreaking ballads, and waltzes. This group features multi-talented musicians and will provide a great evening of music. Come check out Tom’s notorious red boots! The students at Hobson School will see Tom Rigney & Flambeau on Monday, April 27.

The 2008-2009 performing arts season is possible because of the generosity of sponsors and advertisers in the area and because of financial assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Montana Arts Council, Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and Montana Cultural Trust.

Series tickets are available by contacting George Keating, treasurer, at P.O. Box 254, Hobson, MT 59452, 406-423-5531. The price remains only $35 for each series ticket. A special series ticket for families will continue to be available for $75 a family (two parents and up to four children).

In addition to series tickets, admission can be purchased at the door. Pub Night tickets are $15 and include one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres; admission to the remaining concerts is $10 for adults, $5 for high school and $3 for grade school.

Please consider buying a series ticket and joining the Judith Arts Society for all four performances. By subscribing to the season, you help to make certain that JAS can continue to bring programs to Hobson and to the students in the area.