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THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 21, Number 31 Thursday, August 11, 2005 The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival: Eminent Musical Artists Offer Not-To-Miss Programs by Paula McHugh Once a year Michi- “getting what you pay gan City becomes for,” because the awash in stirring sonic Michigan City Cham- waves for two weeks ber Music Festival when it makes way for (MCCMF) has gath- the City Chamber ered an esteemed group Music Festival, com- of world-class musi- posed of five Chamber cians whose creden- Music Concerts, three tials resonate with vir- Concerts for Children, tuosity. We’ll fill you and an Adult Educa- in on those impressive tion Series. credentials, and the This continually- people who earned growing event, now in them, a little later on. its fourth season, Let’s just say that an embraces a mission of event of this quality inclusiveness, mean- is a feather in the cap ing that all of its fes- for a town of our size. tival programs—the “Michigan City is an concerts, the informal ideal spot to be reclaim- classes for children and ing a place for the arts,” parents, the adult edu- explained Sunny cation lectures are Gardner-Orbovich, 100% free for anyone to Director of Educational come learn, listen, Programs and Co- appreciate and enjoy. founder of the festival And you can forget— with husband Nicolas right this very min- Orbovich. MCCMF founders Nic Orbovich and Sunny Gardner-Orbovich ute—the old saw about with their daughter, Sophia. MCCM Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 August 11, 2005 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.bbpnet.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $28 6 months $16 3 months $10 1 month $5 MCCM Continued from Page 1 Programs for Children and their Parents Adult Education Offerings With apologies to Francophiles, we can best describe The Festival officially began August 8 when Master the noteworthy menu of Festival programs as “Festoso,” Luthier Richard Biggs presented a discussion on the an Italian musical term for joyful or festive. “Fastoso” art of bow making. Longtime Beacher readers may (dignified) too, yet in a friendly, definitely not-stuffy remember our feature story about Richard, who crafts way. The Concerts for Children, which continue to gain bows and restores string instruments from his little in popularity each year, will include a Suzuki String shop in downtown Porter, Indiana for an impressive presentation (August 16) and an interactive rhythmic clientele. Early edition readers may still have time program using easy-to-play “Orff” instruments. to catch the second of three informal adult education We asked Sunny what exactly were presentations on Wednesday (August 10, from 4-6 pm). Orff instruments, wondering if they Nicolas Orbovich will be discussing “The End of had any connection to composer Carl Orff, Time,” focusing on Franz Schubert’s String Quintet perhaps best known for his “Carmina and on Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Burana,” Time (to be performed on August 19), both monumental “Orff instruments are pitched rhythm works according to Nic. This Friday, (August 12, 1-3 instruments that are a drum and tone,” pm) the charismatic and innovative music director of she explained. “They have a xylophone the Chicago Brass Symphony and LaPorte County effect, but with wooden blocks. The Symphony Conductor Philip Bauman will host a dis- Sunny Orff Schulwerk,” she added, “is a spe- cussion of “The French Orchestral Tradition.” The Adult cialized method of teaching music.” Education Series, coordinated by MCCMF Education “Birds and Birdsong Throughout the Ages” (August Director Sunny Gardner-Orbovich, takes place at 19) will feature classical samples from festival musi- the Michigan City Public Library. cians plus a make and take art activity. Children The first of five chamber concerts begins this will get to make their own instrument in the “Sounds Saturday with works of Franck, Bolcum and Dvorak. Like Fun” (August 20) activity presented by music edu- The Festival’s theme this year, “Provencal,” reflects cator and LaPorte Symphony Principal bassist Diana the works of several French composers selected to be Ford. Those of us of a certain age who’ve mourned the performed Saturday through August 21. Expect a loss of the likes of Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s little Mozart, too. And Schubert, Reich, Oppel and Concerts on television can rejoice. Our grandkids Tchaikovsky along with Faure, Poulenc, Massenet, can attend one, two, or all three of these special pro- Chausson, and Messiaen. grams, which will be held at the Michigan City Public Library. Master Luthier Richard Biggs opened the Festival on Aug. 8 with a discussion on the art of bow making. A scene from a children’s program last year. THE August 11, 2005 Page 3 About the MCCMF Founders MCCMF Pres- Open ‘til 6 p.m. ident and Artistic Evenings Director Nic Or- bovich has earned a stellar national reputation in the music world as a www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the concert violinist, con- [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel certmaster, faculty member, recording artist, mentor of Sidewalk Days! young musicians, NPR guest per- Summer Clearance! former, and winner of numerous pres- tigious competitions. 50%-60% Nic’s resume of hon- ors and involvement in the musical arts Off is long enough to fill Pendleton Bias Plaid a book. The grand- Nicolas Orbovich prize winner in the Skirt...Easy fitting A-line Chicago Civic Orchestra Chamber Music Competition, skirt with darts in front and Nic soloed in a Grammy-nominated recording, “The back for a smooth fit. The Hot Springs Festival—Music of Creole Romantic wonderful graphic plaid has Composers.” His sweet violin sounds also can be been cut on the bias for heard in the 2002 Emmy Award-winning documen- exceptional flow and even tary, “The Sound of Dreams.” He has shared the greater visual impact. 35" stage with Itzhak Perlman, Gidon Kramer, Andre long. $138 Watts, and Jean Pierre Rampal and with pop stars Rod Stewart, Yanni, Emmy Lou Harris, the Moody Blues, Pendleton Ribbed and Frank Sinatra Jr., to name just a few. Turtleneck Sweater...A All that musical activity could keep our Michigan true turtleneck with clean- City resident constantly busy away from our area, and finished bottom. $69 yet four years ago, Nic and his wife Sunny Gardner- Orbovich chose to organize and promote a Chamber Be sure to use your Festival just for us. Now, how cool is that? “There are so many sincere and art-loving people Fun Fall Discounts! here,” Sunny said, adding that she and Nic had seen a gap or “deficiency” that needed to be filled. She avoid- New Fall Arriving Daily! ed stating outright that she and Nic want to give back to their community—maybe because that phrase has FUN FALL FUN FALL become a little overused. But, Michigan City is the cou- DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS ple’s adopted home town, and Sunny admitted that 30% Off 25% Off the community setting is filled with inspiration. One Regular Priced Item One Regular Priced Item Expires August 31st, 2005 Not Valid with any Expires August 31st, 2005 Not Valid with any Sunny Gardner-Orbovich shares a background in Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any music and in the visual arts. 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TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday10 am 9:30to 6 pmto 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to5 5 pm MCCM Continued on Page 4 THE Page 4 August 11, 2005 MCCM Continued from Page 3 More World-Class Musicians Culture on Our Doorstep Featured festival performers The August smorgasbord of include: classical delights and the festi- Pianist Robert Auler, who just val’s world-class musicians come one year ago debuted at Carnegie to us at our doorstep. Concerts are Hall. He is a Professor of Piano at held on various days either at the State University of New York. the First Presbyterian Church, Cellist Wesley Baldwin, grand 9th and Washington streets, the Bauman prize winner in numerous nation- First United Methodist Church, 7th Jones al and international performance and Pine streets, or at the Lubeznik competitions. Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St. Violist and composer Rudolph All the children’s concerts are Haken, a former member of the held at the Michigan City Public Houston Symphony and a former Library.