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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
D99 Orchestra Watch Party - TONIGHT!
Be sure and catch the District 99 Orchestra featuring DGS String performers during the Fall Festival Watch Party tonight!
Watch Party!
The 2020 Fall Music Festival premieres TONIGHT at 7 PM (CST).
Featuring the student musicians of the DGN Bands, DGN Choirs and District 99 Orchestras. All music rehearsed, recorded, and produced in a remote teaching and learning environment, during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Click HERE to access the Premier on the DGN Fine Arts YouTube Channel.
Click HERE to access the virtual printed program.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Muriel Anderson Annual Homecoming Concert - this time virtually!
GUITAR LEGEND TOMMY EMMANUEL JOINS RENOWNED HARP-GUITARIST MURIEL ANDERSON FOR ANNUAL SATURDAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING CONCERT
Livestream “Full Experience” Celebration Includes Homemade Fudge,
Tunes from Muriel’s New Acoustic Chef Cookbook and CD, and the
Guitar Pyrotechnics of Tommy Emmanuel!
A Portion of Proceeds Benefits The Music for Life Alliance
Nashville, TN: Tommy Emmanuel, known by many as the finest guitarist on the planet, joins award-winning harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson for her annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving concert, live-streamed for the first time ever. Everyone gets a front row seat to the world-class acoustic music, including interaction with Tommy and Muriel. The festivities will be topped off with a chance to win a new guitar and the Anderson family’s traditional homemade goodies.
When: Saturday November 28th, 8:00 p.m. CST
Where: Online, at murielanderson.com/DG
Tickets: $25 Full Experience ticket includes half pound of fudge; $17 Discount Ticket (without fudge). Available at Anderson’s Bookshop or Tobias Music in Downers Grove IL or online at murielanderson.com/DG
Fun stuff: Downers Grove natives having been enjoying delicious homemade treats at intermission for the 29 years Muriel has been giving this concert. To continue the tradition, “Full Experience” tickets include a half pound of homemade fudge from Muriel’s aunt & uncle’s shop. In addition, each ticket includes a chance to win a new Washburn acoustic guitar courtesy of Tobias Music, to be mailed to the winner. It will be co-hosted by the First Congregational UCC in Downers Grove, and Muriel and Tommy will appear remotely from Nashville. A portion of proceeds go to The Music for Life Alliance charity, which Muriel founded to support music education for young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
The Music: Tommy and Muriel will play both solos and duets. Muriel will debut some new tunes and will also play songs she wrote for her Acoustic Chef cookbook and CD. Tommy’s musical spontaneity is contagious, there’s no telling what he’ll play for this concert. Expect to have your spirits lifted!
“I’m so excited that my favorite guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, will be joining me for this concert, and that you’ll get to have the ‘Tommy experience.’ His music extends deep into the soul, and he has inspired musicians around the world with his unique energy.” …Muriel Anderson
Many people consider Tommy Emmanuel this planet’s greatest guitarist. His playing is simply miraculous, not only because it would take three or more musicians to do what Tommy does solo, but also the exciting energy and a depth of spirit you can positively feel. This Grammy-nominated musician comes to the guitar like a vocalist, singing melodies through the strings, delivering every nuance and turn of phrase. His music, coming from a genuine and joyful source, is an experience not to miss.About Muriel Anderson
“Just one hell of a great player.” Les Paul
“Muriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist.” Chet Atkins
Muriel Anderson is one of the foremost fingerstyle and harp-guitarists, engaging audiences with joy, humor, and a personal touch. Her unique compositions and approach to the instrument across genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular, and international music appeals to music lovers worldwide. Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD, Nightlight Daylight, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine, and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery. Her current release “Acoustic Chef” is a CD of music from around the world with recipes and stories to go with each tune. Her new TrueFire Channel brings her in-demand teaching to a wider audience. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT and founder of THE MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity.
About Music for Life Alliance:
The Music for Life Alliance is a 501c(3) charity founded by Muriel Anderson that gives grants and fundraising support for non-profit organizations that provide instruments and/or lessons to kids who might not otherwise experience the joy of playing music.
DGS Friends of Fine Arts Annual Poinsettia Sale
DGS Friends of Fine Arts
2020 Poinsettia Sale Information
November 2020
Greetings from DGS Fine Arts:
While we won’t be holding an in person concert or art show this December, we still are going to provide patrons of the arts with the opportunity to brighten up their home with a lovely poinsettia.
DGS Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA) is selling beautiful high quality 6-8 bloom red poinsettia plants direct from the grower for just $12. Plants will be available for pick-up on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9-noon at the South High School Main Entrance. Payment can be mailed to or dropped off at Downers Grove South High School/Glenn Williams/1436 Norfolk Street/Downers Grove, IL/60516. Checks payable to DGS FOFA are preferred. Payment must be received at South HS by Thursday, December 3, 2020 or the order will not be placed.
Here’s how to order: Simply FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM and mail or bring your payment to Downers Grove South High School.
Thanks in advance for your ongoing support of the arts in our community. We hope that these poinsettia plants will brighten your season!
INFORMATION RECAP
FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM to place your order.
Mail or drop of your check made payable to DGS FOFA on or before Thursday, December 3, 2020
Put the pick up date onto your calendar now - Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9 am - noon.
Orders must be placed and payment must be received by Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Chicagoland 4x5 Virtual Art Exhibition - NOW LIVE!
Greetings to all artistic patrons!
Please share with anyone and everyone you would like. Thank you so much again for all of your support for the event and being bold enough to say yes to this opportunity and allowing your students a platform to share their voice with the world.
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