Talent Night at Hunewill Ranch

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.