The Original Documents Are Located in Box 16, Folder “8/20/76-9/04/76 - Vail, CO (2)” of the Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R
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The original documents are located in Box 16, folder “8/20/76-9/04/76 - Vail, CO (2)” of the Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Betty Ford donated to the United States of America her copyrights in all of her unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Ski Shops Vail Viii age, LionsHead and our new shop in Aspen. The Rossignol and Nordica specialists! Also featuring the best in Rossignol rental and demo equipment. vail institute Wishing the Vail Institute a great season... Owners- Fred and Jaci Ange/oh and Micky Salloway Fourth Annual Summer Program 1976 Saturday. July 3 University of Colorado CROWN & C LOWN: Workshop in C reative Dramatics· LionsHeod Saturday. July 3 University of Colorado CROWN & CLOWN: She Stoops to Conquer Tent Pavilion Sunday. July 4 University of Colorado CROWN & CLOWN: Rumpelstiltskin" Golden Peak Sunday. July 4 University of Colorado Crown & CLOWN: Ouchi Tent Pavilion Thursday, July 8 THE WIZARD Magic Show· LionsHeod WecSoturday July 10 AMAN FOLK ENSEMBLE - Children's Program· Tent Pavilion Saturday July 10 AMAN FOLK ENSEMBLE in Concert Tent Pavilion Wednesday. July 14 FRED GEIS & THE CLEARDITCH RAMBLERS Blue Grass Concert L1onsHeod Saturday, July 17 WILLIAM WINDOM as JAMES THURBER Tent Pavilion Saturday. July 24 DENVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Brian Priestman, conducting) Tent Pavilion Thursday. July 29 DENVER C IVIC BALLET: How to Build a Dancer Tent Pavilion Saturday. July 31 WHITTEMORE & LOWE Duo-Pianists Tent Pavilion Saturday, August 7 DENVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Bruce Hangen, conducting) Tent Pavilion Saturday. August 14 PRESERVATI ON HALL JAZ.Z BAND Tent Pav1l1on Thursday. August 19 JIM TURNER Musical Sawyer - Children's Program· LionsHeod Thursday. August 19 JIM TURNER .TRIO in Concert (Saw, Harp & Piano) Tent Pavilion Saturday. August 21 DENVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Brian Priestman, conducting) Tent Pavilion Thursday. August 26 NORWOOD PUPPET THEATRE" LionsHeod Saturday. Auqust 28 CARLOS MONTOYA in Concert Tent Pavilion Thursday. September 2 UP WITH PEOPLE Tent Pavilion Saturday. September 4 NORAD COMMAND BAND (Free Concert) Tent Pavilion All odult performances will be held at 530 pm All childrens performances will be held at 230 pm TICKETS AcU Season $35 (14 conc:ats) Vail Booki1g & TICket />g3r'cf n the lnci.'ldUal: />duns $4, Children $2 Transportatiol 1 Center (476-2165) cr Special Chitaen s Conceits $1 at the gale one hour bebre concert. vo1I 1nst1tute page 3 FROM THE DIRECTOR .. The Vail Institute is serving the Vail a rea in a unique way by bring ing performing arts activ1t1es and sponsoring programs for the benefit of local residents and visitors during the summer months. From atiny operating budget 1n 1973, the Institute has grown into a full-blown summer- long schedule encompassing virtually a ll aspects of the performing arts. Community attendance and support has been overwhelming. This year's program includes the return of such popular favorites as the Denver Symphony Orchestra and Up With People, as welI as the addition of some exciting new performers such as the Aman Folk Ensemble of California James M Slevin Gibson Gardner and the Preservation Ha ll Jazz Band of New Orleans We are especia lly pleased to include c lass ica l gu1tar1st Carlos Montoya and Mr. Wi lliam Windom's one-man Thurber show as highlights of the season FROM THE PRESIDENT... One of our long-sought-after goals is a 1976 Colorado celebrates its hundredth permanent home. Working toward this, we are anniversary, Vail its fourteenth and the Vail especia lly p leased that the National Endow Institute its fourth summer season. What do we ment for the Arts has awarded a grant to the have in common? A setting, a premise, a drive, Institute to support a planning study determining perseverance and the will to succeed the most effective design components of a To date, the efforts of the Vail Institute have permanent cultural facili ty to serve the unique ma inly centered on relaxed yet meaningful needs of Va il and to broaden the cultural base of cultural experiences. In addition, we are now the community getting ready to launch educational programs On behalf of the professional adm1n1strative for the benefit of our community and our guests staff of the Institute, thanks must be given to the Our aims can only be realized through the Board of Directors, as well as the members of the dedication of our volunteers and the Advisory Board, who have g iven countless hours contributions from our friends and assistance in p lanning and implemen Once again, thank you for your support; thank tation. Their dedicated commitment has made you for being with us. the success of these programs a distinct reality. James M . Slevin G ibson Gardner President Executive Director The Va il Institute celebrates its fourth promoting the cultural and educational anniversary this summer by presenting 17 major resources of the area. We ak you to join us by programs in July, August and September. becoming a member of the Institute on one of The Institute has grown four-fold since its the following categories inception. Whi le it is truly fulfilling its purpose of Contributing $10 to $49 broadening the cultural and educational base Sustaining $50 to $99 of the Eagle Valley, its potential remains almost Sponsor $100 to $499 unlimited However, the Board of Directors of the Patron $500 and above Institute feel a responsibility to keep admissions The Vail Institute is a registered non-profit prices within the reach of both local res idents corporation, and memberships are fully and vis itors. As the Institute has grown, it has deductible under section 170 (c) of the Internal incurred greater financial burdens. And, Revenue Code. therefore, its sponsorship of performing arts A vital d imension of the Vail community, the programs can never be entirely self-supporting. Vail Institute 1s strong and healthy and its future is Ticket sales wi ll cover only half of the 1976 budget indeed promising -- but to survive and grow, it of $75,000 must have your support. We are asking for your support of the Vai l Institute, and its goal of encouraging and vail institute page 5 CROWN AND CLOWN man !S thought to be the proprietor of the inn. straw into gold The king orders her to do this while his daughter. the intended. 1s token for the overn 1ght for the next three even 1ngs She cannot. maid A Jewel case wh!Ch changes hands of course. and 1s 0tded by a tiny man who. when frequently 1s added to one mistaken 1dent1ty she hos nothing else to share with him. exacts her upon another mistaken 1dent1ty so that intrigue promise to give him her firstborn child when she and confusion follow quickly becomes queen. After the third night of spinning SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. subtitled "The gold. she does become queen and w1th1n a few Mistakes of a Night." was written 1n 1773 by Oliver years bears a beautiful baby. The little man Goldsmith. who was reported to be a wild living appears suddenly and demands that she give man himself. And more than likely. the setting of him the child Then she bursts into tears. the little the country inn with the mistaken vis:tors 1s a man tokes pity on her and gives her three days to recreation from on exciting evening 1n his own discover his name. There 1s great consternation for the queen. and she employs every possible Crown and Clown. a company of young. life. method to learn the name of the little guy Finally. professional performers on tour with their own SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER 1s performed by one of her courtiers happens upon a little man 1n trotler stage and dressing room. is under the CROWN AND CLOWN 1n high style. It 1s quickly Turner's omniverous musical appetite finds the woods. dancing around a fire. and the little expression from the folk tune ''Grandfather's sponsorship of the Deportment of Theatre and paces with on elegance of action and man betrays his name through his song Thus, Dance at CU and under the direction of Albert H. movement. Actors must be well-trained and Clock" to the symphonic p iece "Serenade for the queen and her baby ore saved when she Nadeau. chairman of the Theatre and Dance rehearsed to perform this comedy well Good Musical Saw and Orchestra" written spec1f1colly announces to him on his third trip that his name Deportment. The actors must audition for the movement and speech ore necessities. As for Jim's artistry by the recent chairman of 1s Rumpelstiltskin demanding roles in the voious productions Allordyce Nicoll. noted drama critic. soys 1n American Society of Un1vers1ty Composers. Dr early in the spring. and rehearsals begin many writing about SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. "Its This production of RUMPELSTILTSKIN promises to David Burge. Music Professor at Colorado weeks before the tour opens. Company charocter1zot1on and its delicacy of dialogue be a highly potom1m1c. very creative one The University. now at the Eastman School of Music members must be multi-talented. for they must deservedly make it one of the most popular of story 1s a shortonewh1chw1ll be enhanced by the Jim hos ployed his musical sow 1n many actors· elaborate actions 1n getting the gold not only perform with unabashed enthus1osn eighteenth-century comedies " unique settings.