Blackfeet Singer To Perform At Yellowstone
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Contact: Al Nash, 307-344-2010 Contact: Stacy Vallie, 307-344-2012
National Park Service Yellowstone National Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Al Nash (307) 344-2010 ---------------------------------------------------- YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE ---------------------------------------------------- Blackfeet Singer To Perform At Yellowstone National Park JULY 16 – 21, 2007 Jack Gladstone, a Grammy-nominated Blackfeet singer and songwriter, will be in Yellowstone later this month for a series of educational programs about local Indian culture through songs and stories. A master at blending legend, history, and metaphor into songs and stories, Gladstone presents a fresh perspective of “spiritual humanism,” with reverence and concern for the world and all the living beings within it. Programs will be offered at Mammoth Hot Springs, Madison, Fishing Bridge, and Canyon Village, July 16-21. Details are available at park visitor centers, and on the park website at https://cms.imr.nps.gov/yell/parknews/0735.htm. Gladstone grew up immersed in the rich oral tradition of the American West. His great, great grandfather Red Crow, legendary chief of the Blood Tribe, was a great warrior and orator. Another grandfather was William Gladstone, a carpenter who helped build Montana’s Fort Benton and Alberta’s Fort Whoop Up. Through understanding their lives, Gladstone has discovered both adventure and harmony within Indian and white cultures. Many of the stories Gladstone shares with audiences, were related to him by his Blackfeet grandmother. She recounted the stories of her life and the mythology of their Blackfeet Indian people, something Jack holds sacred to this day. The Jack Gladstone performances at Yellowstone National Park are sponsored by the Yellowstone Association. -www.nps.gov/yell - Schedule of Jack Gladstone Performances in Yellowstone July 16–21 Yellowstone National Park is pleased to host Jack Gladstone, a Grammy nominated Blackfeet singer & songwriter, who will present educational programs about local Indian culture through songs and stories from July 16–21. A master at blending legend, history, and metaphor into songs and stories, Gladstone presents a fresh perspective of “spiritual humanism,” with reverence and concern for the world and all the living beings within it. He will use slides and live music for his multi-media presentations to discuss and honor Native contributions to American culture. The National Park Service and Yellowstone National Park wish to thank the Yellowstone Association for funding Mr. Gladstone’s performances. Monday, July 16: Mammoth Hot Springs 9:30–10:30 pm Mammoth Campground Amphitheater Tuesday, July 17: Madison 9:30–10:30 pm Madison Campground Amphitheater Wednesday, July 18: Madison 9:30–10:30 pm Madison Campground Amphitheater Thursday, July 19: Fishing Bridge Friday, July 20: Fishing Bridge 6–7 pm Fishing Bridge Amphitheater Saturday, July 21: Canyon Village 2:45–3:30 pm Canyon Visitor Education Center Theater 9:30–10:30 pm Canyon Campground Amphitheater |
Did You Know?
You cannot fish from Fishing Bridge. Until 1973 this was a very popular fishing location since the bridge crossed the Yellowstone River above a cutthroat trout spawning area. It is now a popular place to observe fish.