Hunewill Ranch Talent Night
While cell phones and wifi usually work; here at the Hunewill
Ranch almost all of our entertainment, activities, relaxation, and fun are
“unplugged”. In addition to the amazing
horseback riding and great meals, we have cookouts, colt gentling, roping
practice, bingo, square dancing, hay rides, campfire, and of course, Talent
Night. After all these years one would
think there is nothing new, but human ingenuity continues to surprise us. This summer, among other things, we had
“Horrible Histories”, a rap about Charles II, recited in a lovely English
accent by three young ladies. They said
it is a fun way that history is sometimes taught in the UK. We also had a guest show an amazing movie
trailer for a documentary film that she recently completed. Some of our guests showed their fishing
talents by filming their experience. Whether you like to fish or not, the
enthusiasm & humor shared was infectious.
They caught and released over 150 fish. A professional singer, a young artist, and
a seamstress also performed or exhibited their talents. In the past we have had a concert cellist,
a concert pianist, and a concert violinist share their gifts. Along with the guest participation, the
staff and Hunewill Family contribute to the evening. You may see “The Singing Chins”, hear
classic cowboy poetry, original cowboy poetry, musical duets, or a cappella
songs. You may learn some history about
the cowbell or perhaps barbed wire. You
may see some tap, jazz, or ballet dance.
And you may experience a hearty belly laugh inspired by an unexpected
joke. So I guess you get the idea. Talent Night at Hunewill Ranch is fun,
entertaining, and sometimes even awe inspiring.
The "Singing Chins", an old favorite with new energy & faces.
Sim Quintero, Tyler Elliott, Dalton Wright, Aspen Wright, Elisha Pierce-Brown, Ashley Murray, Sierra Hunewill, Rhiannon Wright, Izzie Raitt, (probably not in that order)
Guitar/Accordion Duet
Betsy Hunewill Elliott & Dr. Ken Gardner
You probably shouldn't believe everything this guy tells you....
He is fondly referred to as Dr. Ken.
The "Chins" up close.
For those who want to share their piano playing talents, we go to the parlor. Before we had the "Summer House" this is where everyone got together.
Elisha Pierce Brown (one of our wranglers) and his dad Matt play a humorous
song about a gal who loves a guy because of his automobile.
Aspen Hunewill Wright - when she's dancing, you can't take your eyes off of her.
This was a rousing version of Zack Brown's "Chicken Fry" by Marissa Lundvall and Collin Seelye.
Talent Night is truly an evening that will move the audience from laughter to tears and back again -
brush up, you might be the next undiscovered act.
