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Join
the King of Revelry and his court for wassail and a dessert or snack
potluck. There will be Christmas and Solstice Carols with Cara McMillan
and balloon animals for the kids, followed by traditional American community
dances for all, beginning with a
Grand
March led by a flourish of Pipes and Drums
Highlands
Masonic Center
3550 N. Federal Boulevard in Denver
Tickets:
$24 through December 16th, $32 thereafter.
Teens: $18. Children 6-12: $8, children under 6 free
Check
our 24 hour info/message machine for ticket
availability at the door,
303 571-9112.
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The Winter Solabration is a community celebration of Christmas and Solstice customs.
Dancers, singers, musicians, actors, and other performers participate in bringing in the new
year at the time of the Winter Solstice -- the year's longest night. Other participants,
besides buying a ticket to help cover the cost of the event, bring a snack or dessert
potluck to share. We encourage everyone to participate in community singing and dancing. The
dancing consists primarily of traditional American community dances, all of which are taught
and walked through so that all who wish to may join in. Community singing of Christmas and
Solstice carols is led by Cara McMillan. This year's revelry features a mummer's play,
English rapper sword with the Solstice Sword Dancers and Morris dance performances by the
Maroon Bells Morris and Breathless in Berthoud. The evening begins with wassail and
caroling, Cirque du Awesome Jugglers, storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak, and concludes with
a performance of the mysterious Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance.
Traditional American Community dances are the contras, squares, and circle dances which
have been a part of our American heritage for the past 200 years. They are easy to learn,
and we encourage everyone to participate. Able instruction will be provided by Chris
Kermiet, your caller and M.C., along with guest callers Larry Edelman and Ed Hall. High
energy dance music will be supplied by Rodney Sauer, Sandra Wong and Bill Tomczak.
There will be balloon magic, face painting, and juggling during the evening for the
kids, as well as a Kid's Room with videos and craft supplies. We encourage you to bring your
kids, however, parents must be responsible for their children's behavior. We want to provide
entertainment suitable for the whole family. If your child needs a baby-sitter though,
please leave the child at home with one, or bring one with you.
   
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