Utah Cultural Alliance E-Newsletter
February 18, 2008
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Dear Colleagues,
Please join us at our next 2008 Legislative Forum on Monday February
25thfrom 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
The meeting will begin with a tour of the renovated Capitol. Please meet at
the east entrance of the Capitol at 11:45 am. The tour will last from 12:00
to 12:45 pm. The forum will begin at 1:00 pm in Room 130 in the Capitol -
located on the main level across from the Capitol Preservation Office.
The forum topic will be an update on POPS, iSee, and other major
initiatives.
All are welcome!
In this issue you will find:
* Utah Cultural Events and Information *
1) West Side Story: When Will We Learn? <#learn>
2) The Many Stories of West Side Story <#west>
3) Studio D Steps Out of the Box <#studio>
4) The SLC Film Center Presents Welcome To Nollywood <#nollywood>
5) The Utah symphony Presents Broadway Favorites <#broadway>
6) FEB. 18 – Feb. 20 at Leonardo's Workshop <#leonardo>
7) Gaylen Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings opens at the SL Art Center<#gaylen>
8) The University of Utah Department of Theatre presents TRISTAN AND
YSEULT<#tristan>
9) A Celebration To Make Kermit Proud- Leap Day At Utah's Hogle Zoo<#kermit>
10) Deadline Approaching for Education Grants <#grants>
11) Plan-B Theatre Company Announces Debora Threedy's The End Of The
Horizon<#threedy>
12) Block Prints By Everett Ruess <#prints>
13) Kingsbury Hall Events <#harlem>
Regional and National News <#news>
*Bountiful/Davis Art Center Announces The Winners Of The 2008 Annual
Statewide Competition *
Hogle Zoo Again Smashes Record Attendance- Highest Number In 77 Years
*Employment Opportunities <#employ>*
The Downtown Alliance is seeking an Administrative Manager
*Articles Of Interest <#article>*
*Resources <#resource>*
*Submission Guidelines <#guidelines>*
*Acknowledgments <#acknowledge>*
*Utah Cultural Events and Information *
1) *West Side Story: When Will We Learn?*
Who: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts
What: West Side Story, DireCted by Jim Christian
When: 7:30 pm: Feb 29, March 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 - 7:30 pm Matinee -
Mar 8 : 2:00 pm
Mar 1 with American Sign Language interpretation
Where: Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing
Arts.
Tickets: $8.50/$5.50, Dee Events Center tickets: 1-800-WSU-TIKS
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents "West Side
Story," directed by Jim Christian at 7:30 pm February 29, March 1, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8 and at 2:00 pm, March 8, in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center
for the Performing Arts. The March 1 performance will feature American Sign
Language interpretation.
Tickets are $5.50 for students, seniors and those with military I.D.; all
others are
$8.50. Several collateral activities are scheduled with this production.
Please see separate news release for more information.
"West Side Story," is an American classic that stands the test of time and
medium. The film continues to be a favorite and the play is continually in
production across the county. The "Romeo and Juliet" story is updated to
gangs in 1950s New York. It could be just as easily be set in today's news
but Christian is staying true to the original stage production. Costumes by
WSU student Lindsay Keller will aid in defining the competing gangs: the
Sharks and the Jets. Faculty member Van Tinkham's set design will be
abstract but realistic enough to portray the blighted neighborhood that is
the scene of the action.
The musical West Side Story was created by a dream team of theatre artists
by today's standards: director and choreographer Jerome Robbins, lyricist
Stephen Sondheim, composer Leonard Bernstein, and playwright Arthur
Laurents. "West Side Story" was not just another lighthearted musical; it
dramatized sociological issues using violent music and athletic dancing.
For all the artists involved, it was a pivotal moment in their careers.
Bernstein crafted a score with a complexity that was more often associated
with the opera than with musical theatre. Jerome Robbins generated
hyper-athletic and masculine choreography that was virtually unseen onstage.
And for Stephen Sondheim, "West Side Story" was a launching pad for a career
that would bring him six Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize. This production
will offer a sincere homage to the brilliant creators of this dynamic work.
Christian is known for his excellent choreography and the audience won't be
disappointed with this production. He sent the cast home over the semester
break with instructions to "come back in the best physical condition of your
lives. You will need it!"
The audience is recommended to purchase tickets in advance, specially for
the Friday and Saturday performances. We expect this to be a sold-out
production!
For more information about this production, contact Jim Christian, 626-6992
or jchristian@???.
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2)* The Many Stories of West Side Story*
Who: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts
What: West Side Story Events events
When: 1:00 pm - 25, 26, 28, 29 February and 3 March 2008
Where: Hetzel-Hoellein Room, WSU Stewart Library - Free
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents a series of
events in conjunction with the theatre production "West Side Story." All
events are free and open to the public. They will be held in the
Hetzel-Hoellein Room (Special Collections), WSU
Stewart Library. "West Side Story" was a theatre-changing production. It
also reflects many issues contemporary culture still faces. This short
series of activities has been designed to help the audience appreciate its
place in theatre history.
February 25: Changing the Theatre: Bernstein, Sondheim and Robbins, a
research presentation by Aubrey Haagam, WSU Theatre student.
February 26: DVD (117 minutes, 1998 American Masters documentary): "Reaching
for the Note," a biography of Leonard Bernstein, for mature audiences.
February 28: DVD (116 minutes, 2004, Great Performances): "Candide," with
Kristin
Chenoweth and Patti LuPone. See another side of Bernstein's incredible
creative talent in this staged concert comic operetta.
February 29: DVD (67 minutes) a hip hop opera inspired by West Side Story,
set in Los
Angeles against a backrop of inter-racial romance. Choreographed and
directed by Renne Harris.
March 3: Vernon Hairston, Ogden-Weber Metro Gang Unit, talks about gang
activity in our own community. for more information contact
vernonh@???
For more information about this series, contact Caril Jennings, 626
6431 or <crjennings@???>
crjennings@???
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3) *Studio D Steps Out of the Box*
Out of the Box
March 1, 2008 8:00 pm
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre
An event like no other – at Out of the Box you'll eat, drink and be
entertained by artists from Ballet West, Repertory Dance Theatre, and
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company; all in the same show! Enjoy performances you
won't see anywhere else, Q&A with the dancers, food from local restaurants,
and drinks– all for only $25 ($5 off with student ID).
Tickets:
General admission- $25
Students- $20
Food and drinks included with ticket
For tickets call 355-ARTS or visit
www.arttix.org
About Studio D
Studio D gives people in their 20s, 30s and 40s (single, partnered, or
married) a chance to see great dance performances by Ririe-Woodbury Dance
Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, and Ballet West, save a little cash, and
meet other people with similar interests.
Not a member? Sign up for free at
StudioDutah.org.<
http://www.StudioDutah.org/>
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4) *The SLC Film Center's New Face of Africa Film Series Presents Welcome To
Nollywood with Special Guest, Executive Producer Henry Rosenthal*
WHAT: WELCOME TO NOLLYWOOD
WHO: Special Guest, Executive Producer Henry Rosenthal will speak
following the screening
WHEN: 7pm, Monday, February 25, 2008
WHERE: City Library Auditorium, 210 East 400 South
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Suggested Donation $5
The SLC Film Center is proud to partner with the Utah Film Commission for
this screening.
About the Film, Directed by: Jamie Meltzer:
58 min English Not Yet Rated (Contains Some Strong
Language)
The Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, has exploded in the last ten
years. It is now the third-largest film industry in the world and yet it is
virtually unknown outside of Africa. Jamie Meltzer has created a
fascinating look into this newly emerging film industry, exploring its
peculiar inner workings, economic challenges, and diverse array of colorful
films. WELCOME TO NOLLYWOOD tells the stories of three directors and their
latest productions, while also using interviews with scholars, actors, and
journalists who celebrate the industry in insightful and often humorous
ways.
Special Guest, Henry Rosenthal:
A full biography can be found at:
www.complexcorporation.com.
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5) *The Utah symphony Presents Broadway Favorites*
An all-new evening of Broadway hits will feature soloists straight from the
Great White Way
Maestro David Cho leads vocalists Melissa Errico, Marc Kudisch and Tony
Award-Winner Debbie Gravitte in a Broadway-themed program that features hits
and favorites from the Great White Way. The performances will be held at
Abravanel Hall on Friday, February 29 and March 1, 2008 at 8:00 pm.
The program includes powerful tunes such as The Impossible Dream from Man of
La Mancha, Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera, Circle of Life from
The Lion King, Roxie from Chicago, For Good from Wicked, Getting Married
Today from Company, Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid and much, much
more.
Tickets for evening performances are $20-$50. Tickets can be purchased by
calling (801) 355-ARTS (355-2787), 1-888-451-2787, in person at the
Abravanel Hall box office, or by visiting
www.utahsymphony.org. Subscribers
and those desiring group or student discounts should call (801) 533-NOTE
(533-6683).
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6) *FEB. 18 – Feb. 20 at Leonardo's Workshop*
WHEN February 18 – February 20 Monday and Wednesday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.;
Thursday and Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. Closed
Tuesday and Sunday.
WHERE Lower Level, South Towne Mall, 10450 S. State, Sandy
THEME Sustainability and Climate Change
EXHIBIT World View of Global Warming, by Gary Braach
DAILY DROP-IN Fun and FREE: Measure Your Eco Footprint, IGLO Carbon Demo,
Generator Bike, CO2 Machine, Magic Planet, Record Your Story, Hands-on
Science
Experiments, Arctic Animal Claymation,
MONDAY, FEB. 18
Demo: Saving Green. Learn how to reduce your household energy consumption,
and save cash in the meantime!
Writing Workshop: Making a Difference – Sustainability and You. 5 p.m. – 7
p.m. FREE.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20
Demo: The Health Benefits of Fresh, Local Food with TOSH (The Orthopedic
Specialty Hospital, Intermountain Health Care).
Science Talk: Renewable Energy in Utah, with Tim Wagner, Sierra Club. What
types of renewable energy sources are available now for Utah homeowners. 6
p.m. – 8 p.m.
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7) *Gaylen Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings opens at the Salt Lake Art
Center*
On Friday, February 15 the Salt Lake Art Center opens the exhibition, Gaylen
Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings.
Hansen, a Utah native, paints bold colorful scenes that evoke the astounding
yet humorous exploits of fables and tall tales with dogs, ducks, trout,
magpies, grasshoppers, and his alter-ego frontiersman known as "the kernel".
Now in his mid-eighties, Hansen's great imagination, zest for life, and
obvious love of nature still allow him to paint with as much talent and
enthusiasm as in his earlier years. His quirky compositions will inspire as
they dare you to look at our world in a different way.
Gaylen Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings will be on view at the Salt Lake
Art Center through May 31, 2008.
Admission to the Art Center is always FREE
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8) *The University of Utah Department of Theatre presents TRISTAN AND YSEULT
*
The University of Utah Department of Theatre presents TRISTAN AND YSEULT in
the Babcock Theatre, February 20-24 and February 28-March 2. The play is
based on an ancient Celtic/French legend of a tragic pair whose story became
part of the Arthurian legend. This non-happily-ever-after tale is not a
story of epic love, but rather of love the way we ordinary humans experience
it—with all the joy and hurt that accompany love betrayed. According to Emma
Rice, who adapted and directed the first production, "this ancient myth
spoke straight to the dark heart of my own 21st century experience. This was
not for Hollywood and happily ever after, this was for grown-ups. For those
of us who know that love is a trap as well as a liberator, that the pain of
choosing one person over another tears the soul and never quite
heals." Tickets
are $12 general admission, $9 University faculty and staff, and $6 for
students, and are available through Kingsbury Ticket Office (581-7100) or at
www.theatre.utah.edu. A small handling fee will be added to the price of
each ticket. Show times are 7:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 pm
Sunday, with a 2:00 pm matinee on Saturday, March 1.
A free panel discussion, co-sponsored by the University's International
Studies Office, will be offered on Saturday, March 1, at 4:15 pm in the
Babcock Theatre, immediately after the matinee performance. Panelists
include Maria Dobozy, Professor of Languages and Literature at the
University of Utah, Kathleen Cahill, writer and senior editor with PBS's
"Masterpiece," and L.L. West, director of this production.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This show contains mature themes and is not suitable for
audiences under 14.
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9) *A Celebration To Make Kermit Proud- Leap Day At Utah's Hogle Zoo*
Frogs are going extinct. So are toads, salamanders, newts, and don't forget
the intriguingly unusual caecilians. That's why 2008 is the Year of the
Frog, and Utah's Hogle Zoo is throwing a Leap Day celebration to raise
awareness about the importance of these amazing little critters.
On February 29th - that's Leap Day - more than 70 members of the Association
of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) throughout the country will be holding fun,
family-friendly events and programs to educate people about amphibian
conservation, and Hogle Zoo is proud to be a part of that! From 11 am to 3
pm, visitors can learn why almost half of the amphibian population is facing
extinction, how zoos are helping and what the average citizen can do to
help.
Frogs are a sign of a well-balanced eco-system, and if they're not around,
something's not right. In fact, frogs and amphibians are important to our
planet's survival. On Leap Day, Hogle Zoo will host fun activities for the
kids: Make a frog life cycle craft, look at biofacts plus meet the fabulous
amphibian keepers to learn all about frogs and amphibians. Of course, all of
the frogs and amphibians at Hogle Zoo will be highlighted throughout the
Small Animal Building so people will be sure to recognize them. Also if your
birthday is actually on Leap Day (February 29) you will get free admission
to Hogle Zoo on that day (I.D. required at time of ticket purchase for free
admission).
It's time to make Kermit proud and kick of Year of the Frog by celebrating
Leap Day at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Visit Hogle Zoo online at
www.hoglezoo.org or
for more information, contact Community Relations Coordinator Holly
Braithwaite by email at
hbraithwaite@???<hbraithwaite%40hoglezoo.org>or call (801)
584-1729.
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10) *Deadline Approaching for Education Grants*
The Utah Arts Council reminds educators, schools, and organizations
throughout Utah that there are only three weeks left to submit applications
for its three 2008 Arts Education Program Grants.
"Our goal is to help educators gain innovative tools that can be used to
reach kids…to help them become active learners who can communicate clearly,
interact constructively, and process complex concepts. Our arts education
program grants are designed to do just that," said Margaret Hunt, Director
of the Utah Arts Council. "We are able to work with schools to fund visiting
artists who work directly with students or we can provide assistance for
more complex projects. Our grants also fund valuable arts-related
professional training for teachers – these grants are about $500. As an
educator, when you are making only about $30,000 a year, $300, $400, or $500
for a class is a lot of money. We can help."
The UAC offers three Arts Education Program Grants each year: 1) Teacher
Initiated Projects, which provide financial assistance for teachers to
receive arts-related professional training; 2) the Artist-in-Residence
Program, which provides schools and organizations with funding assistance in
order to bring an artist into a school for a total of 40 hours throughout
the school year; and, 3) Arts Education Projects, which provide funding for
projects such as multi-disciplinary projects, arts-related staff
development, or the creation of site-specific artwork. Matching funds or
partnerships are required for the Artist-in-Residence Program and Arts
Education Projects.
Grant applications must be postmarked March 1, 2008. Application guidelines
are available on the Utah Arts Council website at arts.utah.gov. For
assistance with the application process, please contact Jean Tokuda Irwin at
801.320.9794 or email jirwin@???.
The Utah Arts Council is part of the Division of Arts and Museums within the
Utah Department of Community and Culture.
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11)* **Plan-B Theatre Company Announces The World Premiere Of Utah
Playwright Debora Threedy's The End Of The Horizon*
March 14-30, 2008
In November 1934, at the age of 20, artist and naturalist Everett Ruess
disappeared in the canyon country near Escalante, Utah. Nearly a century
later Ruess is a near-mythic figure—Jon Krakauer devotes a section of his
book "Into The Wild" to him. THE END OF THE HORIZON is a searing drama
about the Ruess family and the power of the unknown.
VENUE, PERFORMANCE DATES & TICKETS
Plan-B Theatre Company
Studio Theatre @ the Rose Wagner
138 West Broadway (300 South)
March 14-30, 2008
Thursdays-Sundays @ 8pm | Sundays @ 2pm
$18 General Admission | $10 students (2 per valid ID)
355-ARTS or
http://www.planbtheatre.org
RELATED EVENTS
Plan-B and Salt Lake County offer "Block Prints By Everett Ruess" March
14-30 in the Rose Wagner Gallery in partnership with Utah Arts Council's
Traveling Exhibition Program. Ken Sanders Rare Books offers "Everett Ruess
Found! Two Weekly Only!" March 17-30 in partnership with Marriott Library
Special Collections. Opening receptions for both gallery shows are Friday,
March 21 from 6- 9pm as part of Gallery Stroll.
Plan-B and Salt Lake Film Society offer a free screening (with an option to
contribute to Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance) of Diane Orr's film "Lost
Forever: Everett Ruess" on
Tuesday, March 18 at 7pm at the historic Tower Theatre.
The American West Center at the University of Utah presents a post-show
discussion with Ken Sanders, W.L. "Bud" Rusho and playwright Debora Threedy,
(along with the cast) on Sunday, March 16 at 4pm
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12) *Block Prints By Everett Ruess*
Showing at the Art Gallery at the Rose Wagner
March 14-30
Gallery Stroll Opening Reception March 21, 6-9pm
Presented by Plan-B Theatre Company and Salt Lake County in conjunction with
the world premiere of THE END OF THE HORIZON, running March 14-30 in the
Studio Theatre at the Rose Wagner.
Everett Ruess, a young artist and writer who wandered the wilds of the
Southwest, mysteriously disappeared in the canyon county near Escalante,
Utah in 1934. He was twenty years old. He has since become both a legend
and symbol of the wilderness he revered.
The prints in this collection span the last five years of Ruess' short life,
from the ages of fifteen to twenty. They portray a variety of natural scenes
and chronicle his travels along the California coast, high in the Sierra
Nevada Mountains and among the deserts and canyons of Arizona and Utah.
Nearly 75 years later these images still speak to us with vigor and force.
They offer insight into the evolution of a maturing talent, fully capable of
capturing nature in bold and simple terms.
BLOCK PRINTS BY EVERETT RUESS (which features 25 block prints, 2
photographs, 2 linoblocks and 1 poem) was recurated in 2004 by the Utah Arts
Council.
Exhibit open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, March 14-30. Exhibit also open before
and after each performance of THE END OF THE HORIZON.
Tickets to THE END OF THE HORIZON available at planbtheatre.org, 355- ARTS
or from the box office on the west side of the Rose Wagner.
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13) *Kingsbury Hall Events*
Harlem Gospel Choir
Feb. 22 at 7:30 PM
The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir has been a major force on the American
cultural scene for over two decades. Using the power of music to share joy
and faith, the choir also actively raises funds for childrenπs charities,
emulating their motto, "bringing people and nations together and giving
something back." This performance, part of the U's Black Awareness Month
activities, will touch your soul, raise your spirits, and have you clapping
and swaying in your seats.
The Ten Tenors
Mar. 8 at 7:30 PM
If three fine tenors put on a great show, then just imagine what happens
when ten strikingly handsome tenors from Australia get together to wow
audiences with their unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship and
comedy. You'll thrill to the classical tenor repertoire as well as rock
classics and selections from the tenors' newly released CD, 'Here's to the
Heroes." This is The Ten Tenors third appearance at Kingsbury Hall -our
audiences just can't get enough.
Charlotte's Web
Performed by Youth Theatre at the U
Mar. 13-14 at 7:00 PM, Mar. 15 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Any child or adult who's read the book, or seen the movie, will appreciate
the heart and soul Youth Theatre at the U performers put into this brilliant
theatrical version of a perennial favorite.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Apr. 1-2 at 7:30 PM
Don't miss the 50th Anniversary Tour of this beloved modern dance troupe.
With a reputation as one of the most acclaimed international ambassadors of
American culture, the company has toured throughout the world and comes to
Salt Lake for the first time since the 2002 Olympic Games. We are honored to
be chosen as one of the presenters for the exclusive 50th Anniversary
celebration of this national treasure.
For information and tickets to all shows, visit
www.kingtix.com.
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Regional and National News
Bountiful/Davis Art Center Announces The Winners Of The 2008 Annual
Statewide Competition
The winners of the Bountiful/Davis Art Center's Annual Statewide Competition
and Exhibition have been chosen. The works of the winners as well as an
eclectic selection of 99 total pieces, submitted from over 180 Utah artists,
will be exhibited from February, 15 through March 28, 2008. This is one of
the longest-running juried visual arts exhibitions in Utah. The purpose of
the exhibit is to highlight the works of Utah's most creative visual
artists.
This year over 400 pieces of art were submitted for judging. The competition
was open to all professional Utah artists. Original works of art in media
including watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed-media, drawings, pastel, graphics,
photographs, weavings/textiles and sculpture were accepted. Artists entered
up to three original works, completed within the last two years and not
previously exhibited at BDAC.
The juror for this year's competition was Assistant Professor Eileen
Doktorski, Art Department, Utah State University. Awards include $400 First
Place, $250 Second Place, $150 Third Place, and Honorable Mentions.
Artist Sunny Belliston, a recent transplant to Utah is the Bountiful/Davis
Art Center's 2008 Annual Competition and Exhibition, 1st Place winner. Ms.
Belliston will receive the $400 cash award for a large oil painting
entitled: "Orange Chair." Belliston is 28 years-old, and has been living in
Salt Lake City for the past six months.
Other winners of this year's competition include 2nd place and $250 for
Stephen Henry. Mr. Henry won for a wood sculpture entitled "American Relics"
Jim Frankoski won $150 for a 3rd place digital photography collage entitled
"Palm."
Also recognized with honorable mention for outstanding contributions to this
year's exhibit are Jon Trimble for a graphite work entitled, "Search,
Absorb, Evaluate," Aaron Bushnel for and oil painting entitled, " Freeway
Fieldtrip," Chad Cane for a mixed-media work entitled, "Ultimo Capitalo,"
Tyler Vance for a mixed-media piece called "Ildubrecian Tablet," and Erin W.
Barrett for an oil painting entitled, "Mascarpone & Rose."
The exhibit will be open for viewing by the public on Monday's from 5 to 9
PM, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturdays from 2 PM to
5 PM. The annual 2008 Statewide Competition and Exhibition will be on
display at the Bountiful/Davis Art Center until March 28, 2008.
For more information and high resolution pictures of the winning art please
contact the Bountiful/Davis Art Center, (801) 292-0367 or email us at
info@??? <info%40bdac.org>
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*Hogle Zoo Again Smashes Record Attendance- Highest Number In 77 Years*
A rare white alligator, family-friendly events, increased membership sales
and a brand new ZooLights holiday event helped boost Hogle Zoo's attendance
to 954,551 at the end of the 2007; the largest ever in the Zooís 77-year
history. This number beats last year's total record attendance of 847,831.
Hogle Zoo Executive Director Craig Dinsmore attributes the Zoo's exceptional
attendance to a number of factors, including new exhibits and strong
community support. "Asian Highlands, ZooLights!, and amazing support from
the community have brought us record attendance for the second year in a
row." said Dinsmore. "It shows that the Zoo is a great family destination
and year-round attraction."
This summer's Ghost of the Bayou exhibit featuring a rare white alligator on
loan from The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans was extended because it was such a
hit with visitors. Additionally, Hogle Zoo's new ZooLights! drew crowds with
over a million lights and 160 full scale, animated animal sculptures during
the holidays. ìIn creating ZooLights!, we wanted to give visitors something
really special throughout the month of December,î said Community Relations
Coordinator Holly Braithwaite. Since Hogle Zoo is open year-round, we wanted
to celebrate the holidays and help Utah's families start a new
holiday tradition. We look forward to this event again next year and can't
wait to make it even bigger and better.
As the weather warms up for spring 2008, there are exciting attractions and
events in store at Hogle Zoo, sure to throw even more fun into the
community. This year, a new Oasis Plaza and Conservation Carousel will open
as yet another space on Zoo grounds where families can enjoy fun and
togetherness while learning about how they can help our ever-changing
environment.
Visit Hogle Zoo online at
www.hoglezoo.org or for more information, contact
Community Relations Coordinator Holly Braithwaite by email at
hbraithwaite@??? <hbraithwaite%40hoglezoo.org> or call (801)
584-1729.
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*Employment Opportunities*
Be part of building a great city!
The Downtown Alliance is seeking an Administrative Manager. The Admin.
Manager is responsible for organizational recordkeeping, accounts
payable/ receivable, and database management. The Admin Manager is also
the administrative secretary for the Board of Trustees, and serves as
the Assistant to the Executive Director.
Some experience a must, as well as being highly organized, dependable,
and personable with a passion for downtown. Salary range is $29,000 to
$32,000 DOE, plus competitive benefit package.
Send your resume to:
Downtown Alliance
Attn: Camille Winnie
175 East 400 South, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Or email to:
camille@???
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Articles of Interest <#interest>
The Museum Problem <
http://www.theartnewspaper.com/article.asp?id=7512>
Little art was created specifically for the museum or gallery, at least
until recently, and the museum is not necessarily the best place to
appreciate it. If the museum experience becomes one in which the visitor is
regularly concerned with negotiating a way through the crowds and avoiding
noise, the status of the museum as a vehicle for displaying art becomes
highly questionable.
The Art Newspaper 02/14/08
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The Case Of The Fraudulent Ballet
Company<
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/224821.php>
It was very obvious to those who came to see the St. Petersburg Ballet
Theatre in Tucson last week that what they were seeing was nothing of the
kind. Instead, it was a "sound-alike" company of lower quality. It appears
that UAPresents may have been duped and worries that the integrity of the
university's arts presenter could be at stake.
Arizona Star 02/13/08
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Controversial Play Gets Thumbs Down From
Schools<
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/303949>
A new play that "deals realistically with ghetto life in Toronto and the gun
culture that young people are drawn into" is seeing multiple cancellations
from school groups in the city after two area school boards issued cautions
about its content. Producers are attempting to calm the controversy and lure
the schools back to the theatre.
Toronto Star 02/15/08
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