This fun and energetic production, based on the 1984 movie (remade in 2011), tells the story of a city kid makes waves in a small town.

Come experience it outdoors at the Draper City Amphitheater.

Performances are 8 pm June 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9 at the Draper City Amphitheater, 944 East Vestry Road.

Tickets will be $7, available at the door or online at this website. Tickets will go on sale 18 May.

See http://www.draperartscouncil.org for more details.

The Garden Heights Jazz Project, Red Desert Ramblers, Peter Breinholt & David Tolk and Paul Burnside Swing band are slated to perform.

These are great family outings in Draper’s Historic Park. Bring your family, your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy some fine evenings in Draper.

Presented by Draper City and The Draper Community Foundation

June 4th – Garden Heights Jazz Project
June 11th – Red Desert Ramblers
June 18th – Peter Brienholt & David Tolk
June 25th – Paul Burnside Swing Band

Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Draper City Historic Park 900 E. 12625 South
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

Buy dinner at the park from the Kiwanis Club.

Free to all members of the Community & their families.

Santa’s Village Schedule of Events:
4:00-9:00PM – Thursday, Dec 15th
3:00-9:00PM – Friday, Dec 16th
10:00AM – 9:00PM – Saturday, Dec 17th Santa will be escorted by the Unified Fire authority and will arrive at the mall 11:00am.

Santa will appear in Santa’s Village on the following dates & times:
Thursday, Dec. 15th 6:00-8:00PM
Friday, Dec. 16th 4:00-6:00PM
Saturday, Dec. 17th 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Saturday, Dec. 17th 6:00 – 8:00PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please see www.draperchristmasfestival.org for more details.

Santa’s Visiting Schedule:

6:00-8:00 PM – Thursday, Dec 15th
4:00-6:00pm – Friday, Dec 16th
10:00-11:00am -Santa & his elfs ride the fire engine throughout draper & then gives treats to kids at the mall.
11:00am-1:00pm – Saturday, Dec 17th
6:00-8:00pm – Saturday, Dec 17th

Santa’s Elves will ride the fire engines with Santa, provide treats for kids, give free gift wrapping and participate in wraffle drawings.

Prizes will be awarded to kids in Santa’s Village Coloring Contest.

• No tickets required.
• Costumes and cameras welcome!
• Bring your Trick-or-Treat bag for prizes.
• Food and Professional Photos available for a small fee.
• Pumpkin patch, face painting, games, treats, crafts, prizes and more!

This is an amazing show that may surprise you and what better way to enjoy it than in the great outdoors of Draper Utah! The hill setting of the Amphitheater provides a great setting for this event.

When the sun fades, the lights come on fora  spectacular show. And it’s far more than classical music. With tunes from popular movies and video games, it’s a must see for children and adults alike.

Tickets are $10 or $35 for the family.

Date: June 29th.
Time: 7:00-9:30 PM
Location: Draper City Amphitheater – 944 E. Vestry Rd, Draper, UT 84020.

Based on one of the most popular children’s books of all time, Charlotte’s Web tells the story of Charlotte, the barn spider (Araneus cavatica) who saves the runty pig Wilbur from a fate as bacon and barbecue. In this DHT production the humans in the cast are more than matched by a collection of intelligent and resourceful animals on the Zuckerman Farm. The animals sing about what interests them (mostly food and staying alive) and so do the humans (mostly summer, fun, and growing up). The tunes, written by Charles Strouse (remember Annie?) are toe-tapping (literally!) and memorable.

Wilbur is played in this production by Maddie Sueltz, with Becky Davis as Charlotte. Audiences will see strong performances from the Goose and Gander (Brooke Wilkins and David GrandPre) and Templeton the Rat (Erik Nielsen). Wilbur’s special friend Fern is double cast, with Elisha Garrett and Ashlinn Patterick sharing the role. We can also promise some of the cutest, most delightful spiders that ever came out of the dark corners of the theater wings and onto center stage.

Directed by Michele Rideout, with music direction by Stacy Snider and choreography by Chareese Carter, Charlotte’s Web: The Musical opens May 6 at Draper Historic Theatre (12366 South 900 East) and runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays through May 28. Show times are 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday May 21. Also, for even more family-friendly fun, see the show on May 14th and dress up in your best Country/Western attire for “County Fair with a Country Flair” night. Lots of yummy “Fair FARE” will be available at concessions. For more information and to purchase tickets, see the DHT website (www.drapertheatre.org).

From Zuckerman’s Barn to Egypt and Israel, Draper Arts Council will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Draper Amphitheater June 10, 11, 13, 16 and 18. With direction from Susan DeMill and Andrea Fife, this promises to be a strong production, with the 12 sons of Jacob (and their wives) played by a talented crew of dancers and actors. Director DeMill has already added some extra dancing, given the terpsichorean strength of this cast.

Although it opened on Broadway in 1982, this Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical actually dates from 1968. It was the first Lloyd Webber-Rice musical to be performed in public, and it has become a staple in community theater. A compelling story of love, forgiveness, and redemption combined with sparkling music have made Joseph an audience favorite for decades, and this production will only reinforce its appeal.

More information about Joseph and other DAC activities can be found at www.draperartscouncil.org.

Summer Concert Series – 2011

If you have attended these great concerts in the past, you know how fun they can be for the whole family. This year’s lineup has just been announced so mark your calendars so you don’t miss out.

We have some favorite past performers re-visiting this year. Each year we see more and more families out having fun for these free concert events.

The concerts start June 6th and continue every Monday evening in June.

Presented by Draper City and The Draper Community Foundation, please join us for some great entertainment.

June 6th – One Rock Band

June 13th – Paul Burnside Swing Band

June 20st – Stark Raven Band

June 27th – Peter Breinholt & David Tolk

Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at
Draper City Historic Park
900 E. 12625 South
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!
Buy dinner at the park from the Kiwanis Club.
Game and information booth will be provided by the Foundation.

Free to all members of the Community & their families.

All interested in competing should complete an application form which may be obtained by calling Katie Ovard Smith at 856-8689.

In support of the Utah Food Bank, The Draper Youth Council will be promoting their annual Christmas Food Drive in Draper. They received over two tons of food from the Draper Community in 2009, and hope to double this amount during the 2010 drive. From Nov. 29th – Dec 18th food barrels will be placed throughout the city on street corners and in businesses where members of the community can drop off food during their normal shopping and travels.

If you would like to support this year’s Christmas Food Drive by having a barrel placed in your business, please contact Brandon Smith (801) 637-5403 email:lil_brutha1@yahoo.com

Draper Christmas Food Drive