WILMINGTON- On Saturday, July 3, at 7 pm, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts (MHCA), Wilmington, will present Ron Rich in an extraordinary concert of his “Rocky Mountain Memories / A Tribute to John Denver.”

Rich, in appearance and vocal sound, bears an uncanny resemblance to the legendary John Denver. His talent in re-creating the sound of John Denver is evident throughout this show. Rocky Mountain Memories is a celebration of the life of one of America’s most favorite singer/songwriter artists, Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. Having toured the United States with his Rocky Mountain Memories show, Rich has recently has recently returned from touring in New Zealand with the “Whisper the Wind” tribute to John Denver. “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song,” “Poems, Prayers, and Promises,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” are just some of the treasures of the evening.

On Tuesday, July 6, at 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts will present The Artie Shaw Orchestra, featuring sixteen instruments and a female vocalist.

On the eve of America’s entry into World War II, Time magazine reported that, to the German masses, the United States meant “sky-scrapers, Clark Gable, and Artie Shaw.”

“Begin the Beguine,” “Moonglow,” “Stardust,” “S’Wonderful,” “Night and Day,” “Deep Purple,” “The Continental,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You” are just a part of this evening’s presentation that will also include covers of other big band “standards” that helped the “greatest generation” through the war years.

For ticket prices and reservations, please call the MHCA box office at (802) 464-8411. All seats on the floor are numbered. Balcony seats are not numbered, but can be reserved. Seating price varies with the various seating sections at the hall. There are special prices for seniors and children in all sections. Members-pricing is also available for this event.

For local students, ask about the complimentary seat program for Vermont students of high school age and younger. These seats are subject to restrictions and should be reserved in advance. For the complete 2010 season of events, please see memhall.org. Memorial Hall Center for the Arts is located at 14 West Main Street, Wilmington.