The first Harry
and Virginia Murray Foundation Free Travelogue of 2022 takes place at the
Capitol Theater in downtown Burlington on Thursday, April 21. “A Cruise Down
the Nile”, presented by Marlin Darrah with two showtimes, 1:30 pm and 7:30
pm. The Murray Foundation presents five free travelogues per year, as a gift to
the community Harry and Virginia Murray lived in and loved.
The Egypt of the Pharaohs. Of ancient
Greeks and Romans. Of Christian Egypt. Islamic Egypt. All these people’s
lifeblood was and remains the Nile, the longest river on earth. Egypt is the
gift of the Nile. It flows through the most populated country in the Middle and
the second-most populated country in Africa. The magnificent river flows
northward, almost entirely through desert, from Sudan into Egypt, where since
ancient times its civilization has depended on the great Nile. Here, along the
banks of the river, you will find nearly all the cultural and historical sites
of Ancient Egypt. Even today - except for the Mediterranean coastal towns - most
of its population lies near the Nile.
This high-definition cinematic study
by award-winning filmmaker, Marlin Darrah, tells us the story of Egypt and the
Nile, taking you on a memorable journey to incredible destinations such as the
Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara; through the market streets of the swollen and
over-burdened city of Cairo, with a population of over 10 million; to ancient
Memphis; to the beautiful city of Alexandria by the Mediterranean; to the remarkable
achievement known as the Suez Canal; to the holy sites in Sinai; to the Red Sea
and the great Temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Aswan. Along the way, you’ll meet
some of the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world.
Pre-show keyboard entertainment
starting 20 minutes prior to the shows will be provided by Jerry Parks.