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2009 Stellar Awards, November 6th, A Gala Event at the Grand!

Dave Parker — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:54:36 +0000

Nominate Outstanding Performers!

The Tracy Performing Arts Foundation is pleased to accept nominations for performers, educators, and community organizations with Outstanding contributions to the performing arts. Category winners are selected based on nominations and contribution to the performing arts between September 2008 through August 2009. Winners will be awarded at the 2009 Stellar Awards Gala on November 6, 2009 at The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts at 7:00 pm in Tracy, California. It will be a free event, although we would appreciate any donation to help us continue our focus on nurturing the performing arts in our community.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

2009 Stellar Awards Poster

2009 Stellar Awards Press Release

Tracy, Our Town USA

Dave Parker — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:56:04 +0000

“Tracy, Our Town USA”
Written and directed by Councilmember Evelyn Tolbert
Presented by the Tracy Performing Arts Foundation

Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 20 – 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00 – www.atthegrand.org (209) 831-6TKT

ABOUT “TRACY, OUR TOWN U.S.A.”:
Tracy, Our Town U.S.A., written by City Councilmember Evelyn Tolbert
celebrates the heroes, heroines, icons and misfits that are part of Tracy’s
history. Even with its “racy” past, the City of Tracy is a product of
immigrants from around the world. Very special women stepped up and did what
needed to be done to help make this city what it is today.

This year’s production of Tracy, Our town U.S.A.. is a musical celebration
of the lives of women like Mrs. Laura Mathews, Dorothy Zanussi, Bessie
Jones, Amelia “Hazel” Broedell, and Mamma Lee. Without the efforts and
contributions of these women, Tracy would not have its local newspaper,
hospital, industries, and government.

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT:
Council member Evelyn Tolbert was first elected to the Tracy, CA City
Council in November 1998 after having served on the Tracy Planning
Commission. Tolbert represents the City of Tracy on the Deuel Prison
Citizen Advisory Committee, the San Joaquin County Library Task Force, and
the City-Chamber of Commerce Liaison Committee.

Tolbert founded the Tracy Performing Arts Foundation that produces the
musical she creates each year entitled “Tracy, Our Town, USA.” Evelyn writes
the storyline, the song lyrics and the music for the musical, which is
produced each September in honor of Founder’s Day, with all proceeds going
to support Tracy performing arts. Evelyn Tolbert, in conjunction with the
Tracy Performing Arts Foundation Board, created the “Star Quest” and the
Tracy Performing Arts Foundation Scholarship programs.

Show Us What You Got! Dance Scholarship

Dave Parker — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:42:00 +0000

Deadline Extended!

The deadline for submitting your application has been extended. You now have until October 23rd to get your application submitted, don’t miss out on your chance to win! A total of two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $600 each which can be used for professional dance instruction. Winners will be announced during the ‘Show Us What You Got!’ dance show at Tracy’s Grand Theatre on Thursday, November 6, 2008.

Deadline to apply is October 23, 2008. Please click on the following links to download the information needed to apply.

Don’t miss it!

Forms in Microsoft Word Format

Show Us What You Got! Dance Scholarship Guidelines
Show Us What You Got! Application
Show Us What You Got! Dance Application Permission Form
Show Us What You Got! Dance Application Essay Form

Also available in PDF Format!