ARVADA, CO - GOTHIC AT MIDNIGHT presented by Joshua Kane, is an award-winning tribute to the masters of the macabre. The Arvada Center is proud to present this delightfully thrilling Halloween show on Oct. 25 and 26 in the indoor theater.

This one-man tribute populates the stage with unforgettable characters and an array of vignettes that thrill audiences with their devilish sense of fun and whimsy. Drawing from the Gothic works of Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Ambrose Bierce and George Bernard Shaw, Kane entertains audiences with his playful antics, frightens with his intensity and charms with his tales of the fantastic. Kane, the lone performer, is considered to be a mixture of Orson Welles, Artemus Gordon and the Count of Monte Cristo. This evening is perfect for those who wish to experience Kane's sincere passion of gothic tales as he celebrates the power of the spoken word.

Kane presents two performances at the Arvada Center on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18. Two shortened 50-minute versions geared toward children's imaginations and creative expression will be held Friday, Oct. 25 at 10:00 a.m. and noon. Tickets for the shortened performances are $6. Both performances are suitable for children ages 10 and older.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is the metro area's 12th largest cultural attraction, devoted to all aspects of the arts. Located two and a half miles north of Interstate 70 on Wadsworth, the Arvada Center is a short 20-minute drive from downtown Denver. For more information call the Arvada Center box office at 720.898.7200 or visit the Center's website at www.arvadacenter.org. For media requests, contact Kristin Stork, director of media relations, at 720.898.7272 or kstork@arvadacenter.org.

The Arvada Center's Music with a View Concert Series Proudly Presents Guitarist Gregory Nisnevich with Sounds from Spain, Russia and Israel

ARVADA, CO -- The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities welcomes back internationally-known guitarist Gregory Nisnevich for the first concert in the 2002 Music with a View series, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower gallery.

Nisnevich's concert credits span the globe, including recitals in Israel, Russia, Holland, France and the United States. As a soloist, Nisnevich has played with the Jerusalem Chamber Orchestra and the Golden Strings Quartet of Israel. He received first prize in the Contemporary Music Competition in Israel in 1992 and won the International Israeli Radio Competition in 1995. He has also been recognized by the American-Israeli Cultural Foundation.

The Russian-born guitarist first performed at the Arvada Center in February of 2001. The Arvada Center is proud to welcome back this renowned performer with his exquisite instrumental mastery.

Music with a View is a chamber music series of one-hour concerts in the intimate setting of the Arvada Center galleries. The relaxing atmosphere and fine art of the galleries lend a unique quality to the music, enhancing the total concert experience for both the music novice and the seasoned listener.

Patrons attending the Gregory Nisnevich performance will enjoy his extensive guitar repertoire while sitting amongst the Arvada Center's critically acclaimed exhibition, SIX/SIX. The exhibition features six of the region's most outstanding artists whose artwork is presented as six one-person shows. Tickets to see Gregory Nisnevich among the Arvada Center's fine art exhibits are $9.

ARVADA, CO -- The Arvada Center offers a variety of experiences in performing arts, visual arts and education throughout the year. The following listings highlight events and activities during the holiday season:

This exuberant musical presents the age-old tale of parent-child relationships based on an interpretation of the Book of Genesis from the story of humanity's first dysfunctional family with Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel to Noah and the flood. Told in song, the story is a jubilant mix of pop-inspired traditional, rock, jazz, gospel and Caribbean music by Stephen Schwartz (creator of "Pippin," "Godspell" and Disney's "Pocahontas" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"). With a huge cast and eye-popping costumes, there's plenty to amaze people of all ages in this powerfully entertaining, fast-paced musical of epic proportions. Dec. 3 - 29

This concert features the Arvada Center Chorale and guests performing seasonal favorites, classical gems and some holiday music with a Latin flair. The Arvada Center Chorale is a volunteer, resident company of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. The Chorale has performed throughout Colorado, nationally and internationally, providing musical enrichment to the community. The Arvada Center Chorale is directed by Keith Arnold.

The Holiday Craft Fair helps kick off the shopping season by offering hand-crafted items made by over 100 regional and national artists and crafters. Jewelry, pottery, photography, stained glass, woodcarving and a wide variety of other holiday items will be available. Each item featured at the Holiday Craft Fair is hand-made, making it a one-of-a-kind purchase. Participants go through a selective, juried process to be part of this show. All proceeds from the Holiday Craft Fair benefit Arvada Center programs.

The Holiday Pottery Sale displays work created by both faculty and students of the Arvada Center's ceramics classes. Visitors can purchase everything from functional tableware to original ceramic sculpture at great prices. All proceeds from the Pottery Sale support the Arvada Center's ceramics program.

The Art Market is an invitational event that offers a wide variety of artwork by acclaimed regional artists and features the best original artwork and contemporary crafts Colorado has to offer. The Art Market is a unique and convenient shopping opportunity for the holiday season. Featured artwork includes ceramics, textiles, hand-blown glass, furniture, woodworking, sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, mixed media art and more.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is the metro area's 12th largest cultural attraction, devoted to all aspects of the arts. Located two and a half miles north of Interstate 70 on Wadsworth, the Arvada Center is a short 20-minute drive from downtown Denver. For more information call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit the Center's web site at www.arvadacenter.org. For media requests, contact Kristin Stork, director of media relations, at 720-898-7272.

ARVADA, CO - The Arvada Center History Museum recently added a new exhibit featuring tools from the colonial period as well as an interactive area for children and adults to learn about homesteading.

The tool exhibit, entitled "Living in the West," displays tools from the Arvada Historical Society's collection and provides excellent materials that describe how the tools were used. "Living in the West" gives visitors an opportunity to see the types of tools that were used to build Arvada. Guests will also discover how the tools were used and what sorts of people used them.

"Homesteading in the West" is the museum's new interactive component. It features an area where visitors can learn how the Haines' homestead (one of Arvada's first homesteads) was established and how other homesteads were planned. This area provides information about the Haines family and has a felt wall where children can create their own homestead by plotting buildings, crops and gardens like the Haines family did over 100 years ago.

The Arvada Center History Museum's permanent collection shows Arvada's history in its regional context. It tells the story of the people who created the community of Arvada: Native Americans, farmers, hard-working men and women, inquisitive children and business owners. The museum shows the diversity of Arvadans who represent all walks of life from all parts of the world. Permanent featured items include historic clothing, household items, musical instruments and toys. The museum also features the Haines' Log Cabin, a part of the Haines' homestead and one of the first homes built in Arvada. This home was built in 1864 and was moved to the Arvada Center by the Arvada Historical Society in 1977. Younger visitors will also enjoy a trunk filled with period clothing that can be tried on.

The Arvada Center History Museum is located on the first floor of the Arvada Center. It is free and open to the public seven days a week. Free tours can be scheduled by calling 720-898-7255. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

ARVADA, CO -- The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents the Samadhi Duo - violist Shelly Tramposh and pianist Jamie Shaak - as part of the Music with a View series on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower gallery.

Tramposh and Shaak will play Rebecca Clarke's "Passacaglia on an Old English Tune" and Schumann's "Fairy Tales." In addition, Shaak will perform a work for solo piano by Rachmaninoff.

Shaak received her bachelor's of music from the Eastman School of Music and her master's degree from the Julliard School where she worked with John Browning as a Vladimir Horowitz scholar. She has almost 20 years of teaching and performing experience throughout the United States and Southeast Asia.

Tramposh received her bachelor's degree in music performance from the San Francisco Conservatory and her master's degree from the Eastman School of Music. She has performed locally as principal violist with the Mercury Ensemble, associate principal violist of the Colorado Springs Symphony and as a member of the Colorado Symphony and the Central City Opera Orchestra. Nationally, Tramposh has performed with the Rochester Philharmonic, Berkeley Symphony and Spoleto Festival Orchestra. She is currently finishing her doctor of musical arts degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Music with a View is a chamber music series of one-hour concerts in the intimate setting of the Arvada Center galleries. The relaxing atmosphere and fine art of the galleries lend a unique quality to the music, enhancing the total concert experience for both the music novice and the seasoned listener.

Patrons attending the Samadhi Duo performance will enjoy the sounds of viola and piano while sitting amongst the Arvada Center's critically acclaimed exhibition, Six/Six. The exhibition features six of the region's most outstanding artists whose artwork is presented as six one-person shows. Tickets to see the Samadhi Duo are $9.

                       
CONCERT - DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS

         RAIN POLICY*
         
All concerts are held rain or shine.  If it is raining at showtime, the
         Arvada Center reserves the right to delay the show by up to one hour.
         If the bad weather persists, the Arvada Center may choose to move the
         concert to its indoor theater.  The Arvada Center outdoor amphitheater
         seats 800 people.  If the concert is moved indoors, only the first 500
         seats sold will be accommodated in the 500 seat indoor theater.  The
         remaining tickets will be refunded by mail only.  These 300 tickets
         will be marked outdoor only and will not be honored in the indoor
         theater.  Concerts will be moved only at the discretion of the Arvada
         Center.  If it looks like rain - BRING AN UMBRELLA!

         
For information and to place ticket orders or register for workshops on
         VISA or MasterCard, call the Arvada Center Box Office at 431-3939.

         We're closer than you think:

         
Located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. 2 1/2 miles north of the I-70/Wadsworth
         exit.


         Free Parking:

         Parking at the Arvada Center is free.



         Disability Access:

         
Those with disabilities are welcome to call the ticket office, 303/431-
         3939, at least a week before the performance they plan to attend so we
         can make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.  Sign
         interpreters are available for all workshops with advance arrangement.


         
HEAR EVERY WORD!: Our Indoor theater is equipped with infrared
         receivers and headsets available for use without charge. See the head
         usher or box office for details. Deaf or hearing-impaired patrons can
         call 303/431-3081 for information through TDD.



                            
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