Kurt Bestor 2018

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Private Concert Cruise With Kurt Bestor Raise Money For Those Diagnosed With Cancer

Join Kurt on January 12 – 19, 2020 on a deluxe Eastern Caribbean Cruise and be part of two private and exclusive concerts with Kurt as you sail. You’ll have a fantastic personal experience with Kurt and $300 per cabin will be donated to cancer research.

Rates: Inside $749.00 - Ocean View $799.00 - Balcony $899.00

To participate in the concerts and onboard activities with Kurt, a tax-deductible donation of $150 per person to Swing 4 Cancer is required.

Rates do not include taxes of $106.66 and transfers between airport and pier.

St Martin - Both the French and the Dutch claim this island. Their differences add to the unique charm of this Caribbean island.

San Juan - Highlights include old Spanish forts, rain forests and tropical jungles full of lush and spectacular waterfalls and hundreds of miles of beaches.

CocoCay Bahamas - Surrounded by the gentle, translucent waters of the Bahamas is the secluded island of Coco Cay®. With its white-sand beaches and spectacular surroundings, CocoCay® is a wonderland of adventure.

Your ship is Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. One of the largest ships afloat, it is a resort destination by itself with the boldest thrills ever on any ship. It’s all new first-at-sea feats, plus all the traditional favoritesturned up a big bold notch, give you the best adventure ever.

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KURT’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

“Peace on Earth”

For the first time in the 31 years that I have been “jingle belling” and “decking musical halls,” I have given my annual Christmas show a new name. I’ve added the holiday phrase “Peace on Earth” to the traditional “A Kurt Bestor Christmas.”

I, like many of you, have felt that the din of news, political, and social media has reached earshattering and mind-numbing levels and have struggled to know how to deal personally with the negativity and incivility that have weighed me down. It was even a little more difficult a few months ago as I began my show preparation to get in the mood to compose, arrange, and plan this year’s show. It was only when I thought of the phrase “Peace on Earth” and placed things in that elevated perspective that I felt ready to tackle this year’s show.

I have concluded that the Christmas season with its sights, sounds, and smells is the perfect vehicle to transport us, if only for a few hours, to memories of sweet Christmases past and to remind us of the message of love which is the heart of the season. Tonight, my Christmas wish for all of you, is to allow the music, lighting, and laughter to fill you with the peace and joy of the season and then, to take that feeling, “wrap it up” and give it to as many people as you can.

Oh, and don’t forget the rest of the phrase following “Peace on Earth.” It’s “Good will to All!”

Thanks for being here tonight and here’s wishing you the very best this Christmas season.

Kurt

Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-awardwinning and Grammy-nominated composer who, for almost 40 years, has composed and arranged music in a myriad of styles and genres. His accomplishments include over 30 feature-length films, 18 popular albums, numerous national television themes, and a mix of live shows and commissioned works for choirs and orchestras.

As a gifted performer, Bestor has performed his popular Christmas shows for 30 years to sold-out audiences throughout the western United States. People from Seattle to Dallas have enjoyed his easy-going manner and

rapport with the audience, as well as his distinctive arrangements of Yuletide favorites. When not performing his own music, Kurt spends much of his time arranging music for a myriad of singers and instrumentalists including Kelly O’Hara, Nathan Gunn, Jenny Oaks Baker, Megan Hilty, Andrea Bocelli, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Bestor has also performed internationally, conducting and performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir and the Estonian National Orchestra, among others. He recently completed a commissioned composition (by AFCO’s Craig Jessop), which is a

5-movement work for choir, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and 2 pianos, titled “John F. Kennedy: Rise, Fall, and Immortality.” It was premiered at the ACDA Convention in Dallas to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination.

His latest album is a classical/jazzflavored collection titled Kurt Bestor and the Collective “Outside the Lines” which has been released to rave reviews as well as an EP of some of his original Christmas carols.He has plans to compose and produce a new solo piano album in 2019.

Bestor makes his home in Salt Lake City with his wife Petrina and daughter Ella,

where they spend much time hiking, skiing, and camping in the picturesque mountains surrounding his home.

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Utah’s Madilyn Paige is an earnest, lyrical singer/ songwriter best known for appearing as a contestant on the sixth season of the NBC’s The Voice. Born in 1997 in Provo, Utah, Paige began singing at a young age. Only 16 when she auditioned for The Voice in 2014, she was eventually picked for coach Blake Shelton’s team. After leaving the show, she continued to build her fan base via original and cover song videos posted online. In 2015, she released her debut self-titled EP featuring the single “Irreplaceable” and followed up with the full album “Anymore” in 2018.

AUDIENCE INFORMATION

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

FM Assistive Listening Devices are available free of charge at each performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Hearing aid compatible T-Loops are also available. Ask at Coat Check for details.

WHEELCHAIR SEATING

Ample wheelchair seating is available. Please inform Ticket Office representative when making your reservation that you require a wheelchair space or to request curbside assistance.

LATECOMERS

In consideration of patrons already seated, reserved seating will be accessible until curtain, after which alternate seating might be used. During some productions, late seating may not occur until an intermission. When traveling to performances, please allow ample time for traffic delays, road construction and parking.

YOUNG POLICY

As a courtesy to other audience members, please ensure that children at performances are not disruptive during the show. Babes-inarms are not permitted in the theatre during performances unless specifically indicated.

QUIET PLEASE

As a courtesy to performers on stage and to other audience members, please turn off cell

phones, pagers, or any other noisemaking device. Also, please refrain from permitting concession items such as candy wrappers and water bottles to become noisy during the performance.

CLEANLINESS

Thank you for placing all refuse in waste receptacles as you exit the theater.

COPYRIGHT ADHERENCE

Unless otherwise stated and in compliance with copyright laws, it is strictly prohibited to take any photographs or any audio or video recordings of the performance.

NEED EXTRA LEG ROOM?

Let us know when making reservations, we can help.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

In the event of an emergency, please remain seated and wait for instructions. Emergency exits are located on both sides of the house. Please identify the exit closest to your location. (Eccles-only) Patrons in wheelchairs should wheel to the closest elevator to the north or south where red signs read ‘Area of Rescue Assistance.’ Firstresponders will help you exit the building.

MUSICIAN CREDITS

Guitar .................................................................. Michael Dowdle

Bass Carlitos del Puerto

Drums .................................................................... Eric Valentine

Percussion ............................................................... Todd Sorenson

Woodwinds .............................................. ……………….Daron Bradford

Violins ..................................................... Aaron Ashton, Megumi Terry, John Shin, Maria Dance Clayton, Sara Staples, Melissa Draper

Violas .................................................. Candace Wagner, Lorraine Larson

Celli ............................................................ Cassie Olson, Jim Hardy

Contrabass .................................................................. Matt Larson

Flute/Picc/Alto ..................................................... Jeannine Goeckeritz

Oboe/English Horn ........................................................ Justin Torres

Clarinet/Bass ................................................................. Ray Smith

French Horns .............................................. Kenji Hood, Natalie Douglass

Musican Contractor Meredith Campbell

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Special Thanks To: SPONSORS

Nate Wade Suburu

SOUND DESIGN / HOUSE ENGINEER

Bob Abeyta (w/ Eric Stoddard – Monitor mixer)

FM 100

Utah Media Group

Hotel Monaco

MagicSpace Entertainment

ArtTix

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kevin Raleigh for Black Diamond Performance

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Eric Frankhouser

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Matt Endicott – Cornerstone Technologies

MERCHANDISING and PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Sara Monroe

KURT’S HAIR STYLIST

David Anthony Sargeant

FAZIOLI PIANO PROVIDED BY Baldassin Performance Pianos

COVER PHOTO

Butch Adams

Giving & Giving Back

By Ryan Mack, Downtown Alliance

The holidays in downtown SLC are a magical time. From the light-wrapped trees to the thousands of shoppers that fill our malls, the streets of downtown are vibrant and chock-full of cheer. Salt Lakers take our holiday season very seriously, and gift-giving is no exception! Don’t get stressed about what you’re going to give, follow this downtown SLC shopping guide to find everything you’ll need for those especially hard to shop for friends and family.

Give Back:

The holidays offer time to reflect on what you’re grateful for as well as how you can lend a hand to help those in need. Instead of regifting that unwrapped toaster oven that’s been sitting in your storage since last holiday season, consider making a donation to one of your local homeless service providers. Your contribution can be made in a friend or loved one’s name and will go directly to helping someone get back

on their feet. Donations can be made online at slchost.org. This gift is truly a win-win.

While you’re out shopping, you can also turn spare change into real change by feeding one of the red HOST (Homeless Outreach Service Team) parking meters you’ll see around downtown.

Salt & Honey:

For some of us, making a handmade gift is out of the question and would probably do more harm than good. Fortunately, shops like Salt

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& Honey exist to bail us out (111 S. Rio Grande St, saltandhoneymarket. com). Featuring handmade arts, crafts, jewelry and more, Salt & Honey features goods from DIY’ers from across Utah. Not only are you picking up a thoughtful gift, but you’re also helping support local artists and creators. This store is easy to get lost in, you might end up leaving with more gifts for yourself than for your friends.

Rio Grande Winter Market:

An extension of the wildly popular Summer Market in Pioneer Park, the Rio Grande Winter Market (300 S Rio Grande St, slcfarmersmarket. com) runs weekly and boasts more than 70 farmers and food purveyors. Small batch producers will sell local meats, cheeses, and baked goods from vendors across Utah. In addition to giving the gift of food, during the month of December, you’ll be able to find a plethora of handmade arts and crafts that will make great gifts for the holiday season.

Shop Small:

Skip the last minute online shopping spree, downtown is home to dozens of boutique storefronts with one-ofa-kind gifts. For one of the densest small biz hubs, head over to the Broadway District (300 S. 200 East). Once there, you’ll find antique shops, clothing stores, coffee, art galleries, record stores plus several fitness clubs and restaurants. With so many options it can be difficult to choose a gift. Not sure what to get? A gift card never hurts!

Transportation Pro Tip:

Getting around from shop to shop can require a lot of parking and walking. Consider utilizing UTA’s Free Fare Zone in downtown. You can also hop on the Jingle Bus, a free downtown circulator that takes riders from The Gateway to City Creek Center, the Gallivan Center and back.

We hope you enjoy A Kurt Bestor Christmas. Learn more about downtown SLC’s shopping scene by following us on social media @ downtownslc Rio Grande Winter Market

Publisher: Mills Publishing, Inc.; President: Dan Miller; Office Administrator: Cynthia Bell Snow; Art Director/Production Manager: Jackie Medina; Graphic Designers: Ken Magleby, Katie Steckler, Patrick Witmer; Advertising Representatives: Paula Bell, Karen Malen, Dan Miller, Paul Nicholas, Chad Saunders; Administrative Assistant: Caleb Deane; Printing: Hudson Printing A Kurt Bestor Christmas is published by Mills Publishing, Inc., 772 East 3300 South, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, 801.467.9419. www.millspub.com Inquiries concerning advertising should be directed to Mills Publishing, Inc. Copyright 2018.

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OUT ON THE TOWN dining guide

LAST COURSE 115 S Regent St. Utah’s 5 Star ice cream and dessert studio. Last Course offers Award winning gourmet desserts and more than 21 unique ice cream flavors. Perfect before or after the show, just outside the east exit. Do It For the Dessert. L, D, T, AT, CC, VS. 801-410-4708

MARTINE 22 East 100 South. Exceptional ambience, located in a historic brownstone. Martine offers Salt Lake City a sophisticated dining experience kept simple. Conveniently located on First South around the corner from the Eccles Theater. Extensive bar and wine service. martinecafe.com L, D, T, LL, RA, CC, VS. 801-363-9328

THE NEW YORKER 60 West Market Street. SLC’s premier dining establishment. Modern American cuisine is featured in refined dishes and approachable comfort food. From classic to innovative, from contemporary seafood to Angus Beef steaks – the menu provides options for every taste. Served in a casually elegant setting with impeccable service. Private dining rooms for corporate and social events. Lunch & Dinner. No membership required. L, D, LL, AT, RR, CC, VS. 801.363.0166

BENIHANA 165 S. West Temple. Benihana serves exceptional steak, chicken, seafood and more grilled to perfection by theatrical chefs who prepare your meal on the hibachi grill. You can also enjoy fresh sushi to complement your teppan meal or as a meal in itself in the spacious sushi bar. Wine, beer, sake and cocktails are available as are specialty non-alcoholic beverages. Benihana is located within easy walking distance to the Eccles Theater and Capitol Theatre. L. D. S, DL, T, C, RA, CC 801-322-2421 | benihana.com

MARKET STREET GRILL DOWNTOWN 48 West Market Street. Unanimous favorites for seafood dining, providing exceptional service and award winning. The contemporary menu features the highest quality available. Select from an abundant offering of fresh seafood flown in daily, Angus Beef steaks, and a variety of non-seafood dishes. Open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch. B, L, D, C, AT, S, LL, CC, VS. 801.322.4668

SPENCER’S 255 South West Temple, SLC. Whether it’s before or after the show or an evening dinner with friends and family—enjoy hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, locally-crafted beers, classically inspired cocktails and an award winning wine list. L, D, ST, C, LL, RA, CC, VS. 801-238-4748

MARTINE 22 East 100 South. Award winning ambience, located in a historic brownstone. Martine offers Salt Lake City a sophisticated dining experience kept simple. Locally sourced ingredients, pre-event $25 three course prix fixe. Extensive bar and wine service. martinecafe.com L, D, T, LL, RA, CC, VS. 801-363-9328

BLUE IGUANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

165 S., West Temple “Best of State” Downtown offers the finest, most authentic Mexican cuisine north of the border. Smokey, decadently tender chile verde, mouth-watering enchilada suizas, and nearly a dozen “Holy Moles” highlight a comprehensive menu. Try an award-winning “Iguanarita”, or a glass of our Blue Iguana wine. Celebrating 20 years! , Also in Park City. L, D, S, LL, VS. 801-533-8900

MELLOW MUSHROOM 1080 E 2100 S in the heart of Sugar House is proud to serve delicious pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads. We also have gluten free and lacto-ovo vegetarian pizzas and salads! Fresh ingredients used to bring you the best stone-baked to order pizza in an electric, art-filled, and family-friendly environment. We feature several local breweries on draft and bottle beers totaling over 100 different beers, we also feature craft cocktails and wines. L, D, S, T, C, LL, RA,CC, VS

SQUATTERS PUB BREWERY 147 West Broadway SLC. Join us before and after the show for eclectic daily specials and traditional pub favorites such as bacon topped meatloaf, pizzas and a delicious array of burgers, all paired with our world-class beer and welcoming atmosphere. L, S, AT, LL, D, CC, VS. 801-363-2739

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