 THE GRAND THEATER/TRACY
Nowadays, a town isn’t considered grown-up until it gets its own art center. Tracy, California, got theirs. The Grand Theater is a marvel. It is, in fact, a $20 million marvel. It is a perfectly restored 1920s era theater along with a gallery, nine art, dance and music studios, and an experimental theater. It is a striking example of civic pride. What started life as a movie palace 80 years ago is now a state-of-the-art performing arts complex.
Recently, I attended several performances there. I sampled intimate jazz as well as a boisterous musical, both presented in the main theater. There are no bad sight lines, and the acoustics are excellent. There isn’t a finer place to view plays or listen to music than the Grand.
These are my personal favorites among the films, exhibits, and events coming up at the Grand:
Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway, February 23
Berlin Piano Quartet, March 9
SF Jazz Collective, March 19
Alley Cats, March 22
Paul Galbraith Classical Guitar, April 6
An Evening with Groucho, April 13 For more information, visit http://www.atthegrand.org/ <> Visit our MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/valleyviews
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Written by Valley Views Magazine
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Friday, 30 November 2007 |
MAKE US ALL PROUD
Lyrics by Stan C. Countz
VERSE 1
Keep your feet on the ground and your head out of the clouds (they said)
Go that extra mile, take the time to smile and laugh out loud
We all have high hopes for you that you’ll rise above the crowd
Go beyond the call of duty and make us all proud
CHORUS 1
Keep your eye on the ball and keep that light burnin’ brightly
Keep up the good work and don’t shirk or take it lightly
But keep growin’ and learnin’ and keep that fire burnin’
You may be battin’ zero but one day you’ll be returnin’ a hero
VERSE 2
Today they make you take your meds and you’re always gettin’ carded
One day you’ll be turnin’ heads but today you’re barely gettin’ started
Don’t be so anxious to grow up too fast and move out all on your own
Good times never seem to last; you’ll be wonderin’ where it’s all gone
BRIDGE
Today you’re turnin’ twelve and you’ll soon be a man
So keep on growin’ and learnin’ and you’ll soon understand
The prize goes to those who make the grade and hit the goal
But who wants to gain the world and lose their own soul?
VERSE 3
So pay the full price and pay the toll
Do everything with your whole heart and soul
Get off the fence and get off your high horse
Stay on track and stay on course
His plan is better than anything you can ever imagine
Just pray He’ll use you and won’t put you on the bench
and don’t throw a monkey wrench in the engine
Let Him tune you and prune you and see what He’ll do
CHORUS 2
Keep your eye on the ball and keep that light burnin’ brightly
Keep up the good work and don’t shirk or take it lightly
But keep growin’ and learnin’ and keep that fire burnin’
You may be battin’ zero but one day you’ll be returnin’ a hero
OUTRO
Keep your feet on the ground and your head out of the clouds (they said)
Go that extra mile, take the time to smile and laugh out loud
We all have high hopes for you that you’ll rise above the crowd
Go beyond the call of duty and make us all proud
Go beyond the call of duty and make us all proud |
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VALLEY VIEWS GOES DIGITAL |
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Written by Valley Views Magazine
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Monday, 09 August 2004 |
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Valley Views Magazine will be publishing a digital, interactive online magazine with embedded audio and video components. Check back for further details. Click here for a digital back issue: http://valleyviews.idigitaledition.com |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 March 2008 )
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Written by Valley Views Magazine
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Monday, 09 August 2004 |
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On the Air, On the Web and On the Job Think of us as Your Ultimate MultiMedia Brochure! LET VALLEY VIEWS PUT YOU IN THE SPOTLIGHT Multimedia Promotion Packages Showcase your Business with Print, Internet & TV Advertising Maximize your Advertising Dollar in the Central Valley We have put together several packages. We could also do something without the broadcast or web component, if you would prefer. We are looking forward to working with you and any other select companies that would be compatible with you. Feel free to give Stan Countz a call at 209.303.4854 or email
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