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Starsong Foundation
(formerly Expect a Miracle . .
. Now, Foundation)
announces:
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Stewart Lane Receives The John Denver Spirit Award
Stewart Lane
Stewart F. Lane
receives the John
Denver
Spirit Award
in Central Park, NYC
on Tuesday, October 12, 2011
Photos by:
photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com © 2011
robwayne1@aol.com
On Tuesday, October 12th
the John Denver Spirit Award was presented to Stewart F.
Lane at a ceremony in Central Park. Presented by Karmen T.
Dopslaff of The Starsong Foundation and JoLynn Long of JD Spirit,
the award celebrates the legacy of the late singer/songwriter John
Denver.
The Award was given to Broadway
producer Stewart F. Lane for promoting the world renowned
singer/songwriter John Denver’s music and the positive impact his
music has made on society. Mr. Lane is the creator of “A Moment In
Time,” a new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by John Denver,
and an original story. A developmental reading of the new musical is
planned for later this month in New York City. Stewart F. Lane
is a five -time Tony award winning producer and a four – time Drama
Desk Award winner. He is also an author, director, playwright and
the co-owner/operator of the Palace Theatre in New York.
The Award ceremony included a
performance of John Denver songs by Broadway leading lady Liz Larsen
along with a dedication of a park bench in honor of the occasion.
The John Denver Spirit Award, a bronze marquette of a statue was
designed by Sue DiCicco.
Previous winners of the John Denver
Spirit Award include Terry Lipman (2009), Joe Henry (2008), Bill
Danoff (2007), Erma Deutschendorf (2006), Kenn Roberts (2005), Hal
Thau (2004), Tom Crum (2003), Kris O’Connor (2002).
One of the world’s
best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned
international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor,
environmentalist and humanitarian. Denver’s career spanned four
decades and his music has outlasted countless musical trends and
garnered numerous awards and honors.
Denver contributed his
talents to the benefit of many charitable and environmental causes
and received numerous civic and humanitarian awards over the years.
Fans responded to his heartfelt urgings about ecology, peace, and
compassion that were consistently delivered in a gentle manner on
his records and at live performances.
John Denver died
tragically in a plane crash on October 12, 1997. Today, millions of
fans old and new enjoy the work of this extraordinary performer. His
humanitarian work continues to strengthen our global village, and
his dynamic celebration of life, spirit and nature is a powerful
inspiration to us all.
JoLynn Long, Stewart Lane, Karmen Dopslaff, (unidentified), Ron
Deutchendorf, Sue DiCicco, Liz Larsen (singer), Bonnie Comley.
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Stewart F. Lane
(aka "Mr.Broadway")
is the recipient of Starsong
Foundation's
John Denver Spirit
Award for 2011
This was given to Mr. Lane for promoting John Denver's
music and making it known to old and new fans alike through a
Broadway stage show. He is writer, director and producer
of A Moment in
Time, with music and lyrics by John Denver.
PHOTOS
The award is a Marquette of John Denver and was
presented on
October 12th, 2011
Central Park, near the
Ladies's Pavilion
77th
St. and Central Park West entrance
New York City
See
AWARDS Page for more information.
More about
John Denver.
Previous awardees:
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2011
Stuart F. Lane
Producer, writer and director of "A Moment in Time," a Broadway musical
featuring John's songs.
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2009
Terry
Lipman
Producer of
documentary film about John's life and power of human spirit,
"What One Man Can Do."
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2008
Joe Henry
Longtime
friend and co-writer of many of John's most memorable recordings
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2007
Bill
Danoff
Composer of 12 of John's recorded hit songs
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2006
Erma Deutschendorf
John Denver's mother
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2005
Kenn
Roberts
Founder of the M.U.S.E. Foundation and co-producer
of John Denver tribute concerts nationwide
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2004
Hal Thau
John's business manager
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2003
Tom Crum
John's friend and co-founder of Windstar
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2002
Kris
O'Connor
John's road manager and friend and co-producer of
tribute concerts in Aspen
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 Karmen T. Dopslaff is
President and co-founder of
Starsong Foundation,
(originally First Light Huger Foundation and later, 'Expect A
Miracle...Now, Foundation).
A native of New York City and
currently residing in Snowmass, Colorado, Karmen Dopslaff proudly
produces benefit concerts for charities. Karmen has spent the better
part of her professional career dedicated to making a difference for
those in need. Today, she continues to serve as a tireless champion
for improving the quality of life for others through the Starsong
Foundation.
Karmen first met John Denver in Aspen
in 1981 and their friendship would span 16 years. Since John’s
passing, she has produced over a dozen concerts in celebration of his
memory, both in Arizona and Colorado, including four Tribute concerts
at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on the anniversaries of his death, with all proceeds providing food
for the homeless and programs for challenged children. Most recently, she produced a New Year’s Eve
tribute concert held in 2007 in Denver and a Colorado Mountains Music
Extravaganza in 2011 to benefit "Lift Up Foundation" supplying food to
the needy. In addition, she produced
two CD’s; “Wish You Were Here” and “Live At The Casa!,” a concert
celebration of John’s music recorded New Year’s Eve, 2003, on the
occasion of his 60th Birthday. Karmen is truly dedicated
to helping perpetuate the legacy of John Denver and welcomes everyone
this special weekend, all in loving tribute to this great man, his
music, spirit and work for humanity.
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