Visit the Grand Canyon at The Bushnell on January 26
Contact: Amanda Savio (860) 987-6068; e-mail: amanda_savio@bushnell.org
JANUARY 8, 2003, HARTFORD, CT - Journey to one of the most beautiful and mysterious places on earth with Dale Johnson's Grand Canyon, which is being presented at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Belding Theater on January 26, 2003 at 2 p.m. as part of the William H. Mortensen Travel Series. Tickets are $6.50-$7.50 and are available at The Bushnell Box Office, located at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets are also available online at www.bushnell.org. Groups of 10 or more may contact (860) 987-5959.
You will learn the history of the Grand Canyon, from the ancient ruins of the Anasasi tribe to Major Powell's 1869 expedition down the Colorado River. Marvel at the beauty of the canyon during a sunrise, under a full moon, and during a rainstorm. Enjoy the cougars, desert tortoise, mule deer and chipmunks who call the Grand Canyon home.
Join wranglers as they saddle mules for an arduous descent into the inner canyon. Watch a lone hiker explore a trail that has been used for thousands of years by ancient tribes. See the ghost images of the Anasasi Indians as they appeared years ago storing their crops and carrying water from the cliff-side spring. Take a thrilling white water ride along the Colorado River. In between paddles, take a look around at the sheer cliffs and notice the hidden spots that are beckoning to be explored.
After finishing a stint in the Army Security Agency, Dale Johnson traveled throughout Central America, living for a time with the Choco Indians in the jungles of lower Panama. He did his first filming on that trip. When he returned to the United States, he enrolled at the University of Texas. While studying there, he began working in the commercial film business in Dallas where he filmed hundreds of commercials, documentaries, and two theatrical features. Since then, he has worked on television specials for CBS and ABC, filmed the outdoor television series, "The Lone Star Sportsman," and worked on films for NASA for five years. He formed Trailwood Films after moving to Alaska, where he produced television commercials and sponsored films and documentaries.
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - The Bushnell is Connecticut's premier performing arts center, hosting more than 300 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 900-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell's nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), is a cross-community educational effort serving 32 schools in 14 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is in its 72nd season. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.