PALMDALE TO MARK HARVEST MOON FEST ON WEEKEND.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE - The Palmdale Playhouse will host its 10th annual Harvest Moon harvest moon, full moon occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox, about Sept. 23. During harvest moon the retardation (later rising each night) of the moon is at a minimum because of the relation of the moon's path to the horizon. Festival, Friday through Sunday. The festival celebrates the American tradition of community members gathering together to celebrate the conclusion of the growing season growing season, period during which plant growth takes place. In temperate climates the growing season is limited by seasonal changes in temperature and is defined as the period between the last killing frost of spring and the first killing frost of autumn, at which and the harvesting of summer's last bounty bounty, payment made by a government bounty, amount paid by a government for the achievement of certain economic or other goals. It often takes the form of a premium paid for the increased production or export of certain goods. . ``From exciting dance and music to inspirational spoken word, the Harvest Moon Festival is our annual collection of outstanding performances celebrating the very best of Americana in all its forms and styles,'' Cultural Arts/Theater Manager Dea McAllister said. State Street Ballet presents ``American Legends 7/8 Texas Fourth,'' performed to the music of George Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and others at 7 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for seniors, students, military and youths 12 and younger. Gregg Young and the Second Street Band serve up a feast of American jazz, blues, R&B and rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Young has appeared with musical legends Jimi Hendrix Noun 1. Jimi Hendrix - United States guitarist whose innovative style with electric guitars influenced the development of rock music (1942-1970) Hendrix, James Marshall Hendrix , Bob Dylan Noun 1. Bob Dylan - United States songwriter noted for his protest songs (born in 1941) Dylan , Steve Miller The name Steve Miller might refer to:
The Watts Prophets bring jazz-infused poetry and positive messages of hope and faith with a unique blend of music and relevant spoken word to the Playhouse at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Veterans of the Watts Writer's Workshop, they have been performing since 1967, and their style is considered the historical roots of rap. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for seniors, students, military and youths 12 and younger. Three-day ticket packages are available for $48 for adults and $36 for seniors, military, students and youths 12 and younger. The Playhouse is located at 38334 10th St. E. For more information, contact the theater's Web site at www.thepalmdaleplayhouse.com. To order tickets, contact the Palmdale Playhouse box office at (661) 267-5685. |
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