CHORALE SHIFTS TO WESTERN MODE FOR HOEDOWN ANNUAL FUND-RAISER WILL RAISE THE ROOF.Byline: Daily News The normally elegant and formal singers of the Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Master Chorale chorale (kōrăl`, –räl`), any of the traditional hymns of the German Protestant Church. The form was developed after the Reformation to replace the plainsong of the earlier service and as a means of congregational participation in will trade in their long, black gowns and tuxedos for boots, bluejeans and 10-gallon hats at their third annual ``Hoedown hoe·down n. 1. A square dance. 2. The music for a square dance. 3. A social gathering at which square dancing takes place. at the Master Corral corral a small fenced-in enclosure with high, wooden fences, suitable for holding cattle or horses. corral system a management system in which range cattle are put into corrals and fed hay for a period when the environment is most .'' The western fund-raiser features a western-style dinner, chili contest, line dancing line dancing Noun a form of dancing performed by rows of people to country and western music and a themed performance by the chorale. This year, entrees and side dishes will be provided by Wildfire Grill in Valencia, including its famous tri-tips. Many varieties of chili will be on hand from the contest entrants. ``Anyone who has a great chili recipe is invited to enter the competition,'' said Pat Moynihan, contest chairman. The judges historically have a difficult time deciding among the delicious recipes, whose entree descriptions typically range from ``nouvelle'' to ``hotter then fireball fireball, very bright meteor leaving a trail in the sky that can remain visible for several minutes; often a distinct sound, perhaps caused by very low frequency radio waves, is associated with it. .''. Chili contest judges this year will include Millie Jones, deputy supervisor of the 5th District of Los Angeles County; Rosalind Stewart, recently appointed cultural affairs supervisor for the city of Santa Clarita; Todd Donoho, sports commentator for Fox Sports; and Loren Janes, founder of the Stuntmen's Association and winner of the 2000 Golden Boot Golden Boot An inducement, using maximum incentives and financial benefits, for an older worker to take "voluntary" early retirement. Notes: A golden boot is usually offered by companies planning on downsizing or hiring new employees. Award. After dinner, line dancing will be led by Marie Del Georgio of Kickin' Up Dust. The entertaining variety of songs and helpful instructions will be sure to lure people to the dance floor. The hoedown also will feature raffle prizes - such as Cowboy Poetry Festival tickets and gift baskets with themes from music and western-wear items to sports memorabilia, edibles and bath and spa indulgences. The hoedown is the chorale's major fund-raiser of the year and will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 Feb. 2 at the Castaic Sports Complex, 31230 Castaic Road, Castaic. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit community chorus, which is in its third successful season. Advance tickets to the event are priced at $15 for adults and $8 for children. Admission at the door will cost $18 for adults and $10 for children. Ticket order forms are available - call the chorale at (661) 254-8886 or write to Santa Clarita Master Chorale, PO Box 800459, Santa Clarita, CA 91380-0459. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Santa Clarita Master Chorale signers warm up for the third annual ``Hoedown at the Master Corral,'' their major fund-raiser scheduled for Feb. 2 at the Castaic Sports Complex. |
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