It's May and spring is
breaking out all over
The blustery days, barren trees and last vintages of winter have finally disappeared here in our beautiful Antelope Valley. Now, burgeoning green foliage and gorgeous, multi-hued blossoms of both cultivated flowers and wildflowers—including our internationally reknowned brilliant orange and yellow California poppies—provide a colorful backdrop as the stage is set for another exciting spring and summer here in the high desert.
And, speaking of stages, community theatre is alive and well in the Antelope Valley with numerous venues and productions slated for the season—everything from children’s theater productions to opera and classic plays and musicals will be presented on Antelope Valley stages throughout the spring and summer.
And, keeping theater in mind, staff writer Alisha Semchuk, with photos by staff photographer, Evelyn Kristo, visit the Theatre Arts Department at Antelope Valley College and talk with Professor Genie Trow who teaches Theatre Arts classes on campus, and adjunct instructor and actor, Hollace Starr, who discuss the training offered at the college. Staff writer Liane Roth, with photos by staff photographer Molly Hauxwell, looks at the Desert Opera Theatre and its rich history of dozens of operas, operettas and musical productions in the Antelope Valley, staged and performed by local talent. Staff writer Rich Breault visits with the Palmdale City Players, a community theater group sponsored by the city of Palmdale and the Palmdale Playhouse. And, staff writer Allison Gatlin, visits with and describes the long history and ongoing performances of the Palmdale Repertory Theatre, which has entertained audiences and provided an artistic outlet for performers for more than 30 years.
But there’s more than just theater in this May issue of LIFESTYLE—a lot more. Staff writer Rich Breault visits with Rosamond resident, Philip Roberts, who has an outstanding collection of vintage soda pop machines and memorabilia, featuring 40 different brands of drinks; staff sportswriter Dan Goldberg, takes a look at our own hometown baseball team, the JetHawks, as they begin their second season as a member of the World Champion Boston Red Sox organization; and Rich Breault, with photographs by his wife, Liz, take a look at the wild western action of the PRC Showdown Rodeo, set to take place on May 24.
So please join us for this exciting May issue of LIFESTYLE magazine—we’re certain that you’ll enjoy it!
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