ARTS GROUP HOLDS HOLIDAY POTLUCK WITH MUSIC, ART.Byline: BETTIE RENCORET Senior columnist LANCASTER - It was a showcase of diversified talent when the Antelope Valley Allied Arts Association held its Christmas potluck. Displayed in the Cedar Centre main hall was a sampling of paintings in various genres, and members recited poetry and played music to make the evening truly festive. ``We're proud of the progress our organization has made in the past few years,'' said President John Evo LoRe. ``As we move into a brand new year, we are truly an allied arts group.'' Harking back to centuries-old yuletides were performances by attorney Leah Van Arsdale and her husband, Geoffrey Levitt. They played selections on two dulcimers, then Van Arsdale sang medieval songs to Levitt's dulcimer dulcimer (dŭl`sĭmər), stringed musical instrument. It is a wooden box with strings stretched over it that are struck with small mallets. The number of strings may vary. The dulcimer is related to the psaltery and modern zither. accompaniment. Other entertainment came from singer/guitarist Jessie Vaz, who writes much of his own material, and Connie Johnson Starr, who sang a Christmas song. Association newsletter editor Jason Alan Davis read the classic ``A Visit From St. Nicholas The original name for a poem by Clement Clarke Moore erson>, popularly called titled The Night Before Christmans ltname>. It is a popular poem with the theme of St. Nicholas erson> (Santa Claus) coming to bring gifts to children on Christmans eve. ,'' also known as ``The Night Before Christmas n. 1. The popular name for a poem by Clement Clarke Moore erson> titled A Visit from St. Nicholas ltname>, a popular poem with the theme of St. Nicholas erson> (Santa Claus) coming to bring gifts to children on Christmans eve. .'' Program Chairwoman Michelle Navarete emulated Eartha Kitt on ``Santa Baby,'' while Walt Carrier, dressed as Santa Claus, handed out candy canes. Paintings were auctioned to benefit the association. ``In order to grow, we have to embrace all forms of artistry,'' Lore said. ``Creativity comes in many forms, and we need to envelop en·vel·op tr.v. en·vel·oped, en·vel·op·ing, en·vel·ops 1. To enclose or encase completely with or as if with a covering: "Accompanying the darkness, a stillness envelops the city" all true talent.'' To carry that further, Robert Jones announced the formation of a new poetry cell, as an adjunct to association. ``We think there are enough people out there who would like a vehicle to showcase their writing talents,'' said Jones. ``Poetry is a personal and emotional expression of that talent and needs to have a voice. Anyone who would like to join us is welcome. Just sign up, and we'll take it from there.'' Menus for the week at the senior life nutrition sites in Lancaster and Palmdale have been announced. All meals include bread, margarine and coffee, tea or milk for a suggested donation of $2. Reservations of at least a day in advance are now required. Monday: Baked fish fillet fillet /fil·let/ (fil´et) 1. a loop, as of cord or tape, for making traction on the fetus. 2. in the nervous system, a long band of nerve fibers. fil·let n. 1. , rice pilaf, parsleyed carrots, creamy coleslaw cole·slaw also cole slaw n. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. , cranberry juice, apple sauce. Tuesday: Barbecued chicken, baked potato, butternut butternut: see walnut. butternut Deciduous nut-producing tree (Juglans cinerea) of the walnut family, native to eastern North America. A mature tree has gray, deeply furrowed bark. squash, three bean salad, orange. Wednesday: Roast turkey, bread dressing, spinach, garden salad, orange juice, peach crisp. Thursday: New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. . Friday: Closed. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Jessie Vaz strums the guitar at the Antelope Valley Allied Arts Association Christmas potluck Friday at the Cedar Centre. Bettie Rencoret/Special to the Daily News |
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