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09-30-04, 11:19 AM
Veterans head to Salt Lake City for 2004 Creative Arts Festival
WASHINGTON (September 29, 2004) - Nearly 100 veterans from across the
country who are medal winners in national music, dance, drama or art
contests are preparing to attend the 16th annual National Veterans Creative
Arts Festival in Salt Lake City from October 9-16, 2004.
The festival is the culmination of a year-long fine arts talent competition
with 3,000 participants nationwide that was open to all veterans receiving
care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities.
"The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival helps demonstrate that real
healing goes well beyond a person's physical needs," said Secretary of
Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "For many veterans, the festival has
been more than a one-week event. It is a stepping-stone to further artistic
success."
These talented veterans will come to Salt Lake City for a week of rehearsals
and workshops concluding on Friday, Oct. 15, with a visual art exhibit at
the Edgar J. Thompson Music Hall, and a gala variety stage show at Kingsbury
Hall, both on the University of Utah campus.
The artists will exhibit their work from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in Gardner
Hall. At 7:30 p.m., the music, drama and dance performers will showcase
their talent in the stage show, backed by a professional orchestra.
Renowned actress of Hollywood's golden era, Jane Powell, will be the
mistress of ceremonies for the show.
Deputy Secretary Gordon Mansfield will be in attendance during the week to
visit with veterans and attend rehearsals for the Festival stage show.
Actress Bo Derek, National Honorary Chairperson of VA's National
Rehabilitation Special Events, will attend the Festival again this year to
meet with veterans and attend the art exhibit, stage show and closing
ceremonies.
The festival is presented by VA, the American Legion Auxiliary and Help
Hospitalized Veterans. It is hosted this year by the George E. Wahlen VA
Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
For further information about the festival, contact Kim Byers, public
affairs coordinator, at (734) 761-7824, or log on to the festival's website:
www.creativeartsfestival.org <http://www.creativeartsfestival.org> . During
the festival, call (801) 883-3414.
WASHINGTON (September 29, 2004) - Nearly 100 veterans from across the
country who are medal winners in national music, dance, drama or art
contests are preparing to attend the 16th annual National Veterans Creative
Arts Festival in Salt Lake City from October 9-16, 2004.
The festival is the culmination of a year-long fine arts talent competition
with 3,000 participants nationwide that was open to all veterans receiving
care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities.
"The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival helps demonstrate that real
healing goes well beyond a person's physical needs," said Secretary of
Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "For many veterans, the festival has
been more than a one-week event. It is a stepping-stone to further artistic
success."
These talented veterans will come to Salt Lake City for a week of rehearsals
and workshops concluding on Friday, Oct. 15, with a visual art exhibit at
the Edgar J. Thompson Music Hall, and a gala variety stage show at Kingsbury
Hall, both on the University of Utah campus.
The artists will exhibit their work from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in Gardner
Hall. At 7:30 p.m., the music, drama and dance performers will showcase
their talent in the stage show, backed by a professional orchestra.
Renowned actress of Hollywood's golden era, Jane Powell, will be the
mistress of ceremonies for the show.
Deputy Secretary Gordon Mansfield will be in attendance during the week to
visit with veterans and attend rehearsals for the Festival stage show.
Actress Bo Derek, National Honorary Chairperson of VA's National
Rehabilitation Special Events, will attend the Festival again this year to
meet with veterans and attend the art exhibit, stage show and closing
ceremonies.
The festival is presented by VA, the American Legion Auxiliary and Help
Hospitalized Veterans. It is hosted this year by the George E. Wahlen VA
Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
For further information about the festival, contact Kim Byers, public
affairs coordinator, at (734) 761-7824, or log on to the festival's website:
www.creativeartsfestival.org <http://www.creativeartsfestival.org> . During
the festival, call (801) 883-3414.