Utah Cultural Alliance E-Newsletter
August 17, 2009
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Dear Colleagues,
In this issue you will find:
* Utah Cultural Events and Information *
1) Downtown Farmers Market Receives National Attention <#farmers>
2) It's A Girl! African Elephant Calf Born At Utah's Hogle Zoo <#calf>
3) Free Screening of Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart Saturday, August 22
at the UMFA <#heart>
4) Make a Difference for Yourself and the Community Become a Volunteer at
the UMFA <#become>
5) Ut. Shakespearean Festival Presents 17th Annual New American Playwrights
Project <#american>
6) LAST CALL for Applications to the Nonprofit Academy for Excellence at the
U! <#call>
7) The SLC Film Center presents - We Shall Remain: Continuing The
Dialogue<#remain>
8) Murray Arts in the Park <#park>
9) Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Presents “Shakespeare in music” festival<#music>
10) Opening of the Utah symphony’s 70th Season Features an All Beethoven
Program <#season>
11) A Successful Summer: New Businesses in Downtown SLC <#summer>
12) The Salty Cricket Composers Collective Announces Cantillations
Performance <#announce>
*Audition Opportunities <#employ>*
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*Salt Lake Symphony Announces Auditions for the 2009-2010 Season*
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*Articles Of Interest <#article>*
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*Resources <#resource>*
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*Submission Guidelines <#guidelines>*
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*Acknowledgments <#acknowledge>*
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*Utah Cultural Events and Information *
1) *Downtown Farmers Market Receives National Attention*
Downtown Salt Lake City recently received national recognition by the
American Farmland Trust and Gourmet, the Magazine of Good Living.
The Downtown Farmers Market won third place nationwide in the first ever
America’s Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest sponsored by the American
Farmland Trust (a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting
our nation's strategic agricultural resources). The objective of the contest
was to raise national awareness about the importance of supporting fresh
food from local farms and farmers, valuable resources that need
conservation.
“We are grateful for the support from our community, the success of the
Farmers Market depends on the commitment to supporting local and the
participation from our friends along the Wasatch Front,” said Kim Angeli,
Market Manager. Locavores have know for years how remarkable our Market and
vendors are…now it’s national news.”
Gourmet highlighted the Downtown Farmers Market and two vendors, Caputo’s
Market & Deli and Spotted Dog Creamery, in the August issue—affirming that
there’s more than Jell-O to enjoy in the Beehive State.
The Downtown Farmers Market is open Saturday mornings, 8 am-1 pm
(June-October) and Tuesday evenings, 4-8 pm (August-October). It offers a
unique variety of farmers, growers, bakeries, prepared food and beverages,
packaged foods and local artisans.
The Downtown Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a
dynamic and diverse community that is the regional center for culture,
commerce and entertainment. For more information, visit
www.downtownslc.org.
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2)* **It's A Girl! African Elephant Calf Born At Utah's Hogle Zoo*
After a 22-month pregnancy, Hogle Zoo African elephant Christie has finally
given birth to a female calf August 10, 2009.This is the first baby born to
23-year-old Christie. Interview opportunities with key staff will be
available today only at 3 pm. It is not yet determined when Christie and her
calf will be on exhibit to the public.
The new elephant calf was born at 1:15 pm Monday August 10. "The birth was
extremely fast." Hogle Zoo Elephant Manager Doug Tomkinson says, "It went
easy and well, but I can't believe how fast it happened." He adds, "This is
something miraculous that has occurred. It has been years of hard work from
the elephant staff and everyone else involved, and now the calf is finally
here." The calf weighed in at 251 pounds, is 36" tall and has a trunk that
measures 15" in length.
Now that the elephant calf has been born, the staff is still working on
helping mom and baby become bonded with each other. "Right now we're working
to get Christie and her calf comfortable around each other," says Hogle Zoo
Associate Director-Animal Health, Dr. Nancy Carpenter. "We are also closely
watching the health of both elephants in these important first few days
since delivery. The baby has begun nursing, which is a good sign for
us." World-renowned
elephant reproductive scientist Dr. Frank Goeritz, one of the team who
performed Christie's artificial insemination, was also on hand to assist
with the delivery if any obstacles were encountered.
Christie became pregnant after three attempts at artificial insemination
(AI) in 2006 and 2007. She was confirmed pregnant through an ultrasound
performed on Saturday February 16th, 2008 by the team of German veterinary
scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in
Berlin. Though the first two AI attempts proved unsuccessful, the veterinary
team was optimistic about October's attempt. "Not only was the timing good,
but Christie's cooperative behavior was good, and she was very receptive."
said German scientist Dr. Frank Goeritz after the February ultrasound.
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for African
elephants recommended Christie as a good candidate for breeding, in part due
to her age. The AZA, of which Hogle Zoo is an accredited member, strives to
maintain a sustainable population of elephants in North America. The
renovations of Hogle Zoo's Elephant Encounter in 2005 enabled participation
in the artificial insemination program, furthering a commitment to elephant
survival. "We are excited and proud to have our first baby African elephant
born at Utah's Hogle Zoo. This success began with the community's support of
a better home for our elephants at 'Elephant Encounter,'" says Hogle Zoo
Executive Director Craig Dinsmore. "From that milestone, our elephant and
veterinary staff have dedicated themselves to helping "Christie" elephant
have a healthy baby. This is a tremendous accomplishment for them and for
Christie, and it demonstrates the value of improving the Zoo for all the
animals."
Conservation, education and research work done at Hogle Zoo also plays a
significant role in the survival of species in the wild. With successful
elephant breeding of this nature, Hogle Zoo continues to live out its
mission to nurture respect and appreciation for the natural world by
providing diverse educational, recreational, and conservation opportunities
that will benefit generations to come.
Visit Hogle Zoo online at
www.hoglezoo.org or for more information, contact
Community Relations Coordinator Holly Braithwaite by email at
hbraithwaite@??? or call (801) 584-1729.
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3) *Free Screening of Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart Saturday, August 22
at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts*
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a free screening of the
2006 award-winning documentary Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart, presented
as part of a free film and lecture series in conjunction with the current
exhibition Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art. The film
will be shown on Saturday, August 22 at 2 pm in the Katherine W. and Ezekiel
Dumke Jr. Auditorium at the UMFA Marcia and John Price Museum Building. An
introduction and post-film discussion will be led by Splendid Heritage
co-curator Bernadette Brown.
Winner of the Best Documentary Award at the 2008 Big Water Film Festival,
Sitting Bull: A Stone in My Heart is an intimate documentary that tells the
story of Tatanka-Iyotanka in his own words. The film is an oral history
recited in earnest authenticity by artist and activist Adam Fortunate Eagle.
It centers around Sitting Bull talking about his life on the Northern
Plains, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and his complicated views of
Euro-American culture. This film is not rated.
The exhibition Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art
features more than 140 artistic and cultural treasures from the private
collection of John and Marva Warnock. Many of the objects are on public
display for the first time and include 18th and 19th century masterworks
such as beaded pipe bags, weapons, dolls, cradles, war shirts and moccasins.
Splendid Heritage examines American Indian objects as both works of art and
items of cultural importance—bringing to light the fascinating intersection
of culture and art.
For more information, please visit
www.umfa.utah.edu/splendidheritage or
call 801-581-7332.
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4) *Make a Difference for Yourself and the Community Become a Volunteer at
the Utah Museum of Fine Arts*
Do you have a thirst for knowledge and a love of the arts? Would you like to
share your passion for art, culture, and learning through an enriching
experience? Become a volunteer at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts!
Each year the UMFA relies on a powerful team of committed volunteers to
serve many important roles at the Museum. We are currently seeking
enthusiastic people to act as docents, family program volunteers, visitor
service representatives and more. Our training programs enable all
volunteers to develop effective communication skills, gain knowledge about
the UMFA’s permanent collection and special exhibitions, and achieve public
service experience. In addition to this training, docents also receive
special art history education opportunities.
Volunteer training and shifts are available on weekdays and weekends to fit
your schedule.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Amy Edwards
at (801)-585-9875 or visit
www.umfa.utah.edu to request an application, due
September 22, 2009.
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is located on the University of Utah campus in
the Marcia and John Price Museum Building at 410 Campus Center Drive. The
UMFA’s mission is to engage visitors in discovering meaningful connections
with the artistic expressions of the world’s cultures. General admission is
$7 adults, $5 youth and seniors, FREE for U of U students/staff/faculty,
UMFA members and children under 6. Free admission offered the first
Wednesday and third Saturday of each month. Museum hours are Tuesday –
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Weekends, 11 a.m. – 5
p.m.; closed Mondays. For more information call (801) 581-7332 or visit
www.umfa.utah.edu.
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5) *Utah Shakespearean Festival Presents 17th Annual New American
Playwrights Project*
Who: The Utah Shakespearean Festival
What: New American Playwrights Project
When: August 13 to 28, performances at 10 a.m.
Where: Auditorium Theatre, 300 West Center Street, Cedar City, Utah 84720
Tickets: $8 for individual, $14 for pair,1-800-PLAYTIX and bard.org
The Utah Shakespearean Festival opens its 17th annual New American
Playwrights Project (NAPP) on Thursday, August 13, featuring works by Jim
Lord and Fred C. Adams of Cedar City, UT. Staged readings of Lord’s “Big
Dance” and Adams’ “Nell Gwyn” will be performed in the Auditorium Theatre
August 13-14, 20-21, and 25-28 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $8 a piece or $14 for
two. Tickets are on sale now at 1-800-PLAYTIX and
www.bard.org.
“NAPP’s main objective is to develop the Shakespeare's of the future by
workshopping new scripts with actors and directors from the Festival’s
summer company,” said Chuck Metten, director of NAPP. “The staged-readings
are then performed for Festival patrons for their feedback, all done to help
the playwrights improve their work. It's great fun and very exciting to have
living playwrights share the rehearsal and performance process with us.”
NAPP received over 150 submissions for the 2009 program. As submissions were
received, they had all identifying information removed. Scripts were then
sent to a panel of readers across the western United States who narrowed the
field down to the final two. Panelists selected Lord’s “Big Dance,” as well
as Adams’ “Nell Gwyn” submitted under the nom de plume Ashley Cruikshank.
“Nell Gwyn” is set in 1660s London, after England's monarchy has been
restored. Charles II is firmly ensconced on the throne; and London, after
years of no public theatre under the reign of Cromwell, can once again
embrace live performance. Into this frenzied world is thrust Nell Gwyn, a
young, illegitimate Yorkshire washwoman. Under the tutelage of Charles Hart,
one of the foremost actors of the day, she enters an acting world reserved
strictly for men—and captures the attention and (finally) the hearts of all
of London, including the dashing king himself. “Nell Gwyn” will be presented
August 20, 21, 26, and 28.
“Big Dance” tells the story of Twain, a lovely young woman with a slight
physical deformity, who awaits the gallows. As she struggles to prepare for
her own death, she is taunted mercilessly by the spirit of her murdered
sister. As the play unfolds, we learn about the dark side of sibling rivalry
and the nature of sin, punishment, and redemption. “Big Dance” will be
presented August 13, 14, 25, and 27.
Playwright biographies are available at
http://www.bard.org/plays/napp2009.html.
Intended to encourage the development of new plays, the NAPP focuses on
western playwrights, giving attention to western subjects, characters,
experiences and themes. New plays featuring classical themes and subjects
are occasionally chosen.
The plays in this series are written for contemporary adult audiences and
may occasionally contain themes and language not appropriate for children
and that some may find offensive.
The New American Playwrights Project will soon be accepting submissions for
the 2010 season. For more information visit
http://bard.org/plays/napp2008.html.
Media Contact: Amanda Caraway, 435-586-1969
For more information and photos visit:
www.bard.org/newsroom.
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6) *LAST CALL for Applications to the Nonprofit Academy for Excellence at
the U!*
August 21 is the deadline to apply for one of the five professional
certificate programs offered through Professional Education at The
University of Utah. Don't wait until the last minute! Letters of reference
are required as part of the application process, so apply now! Financial
assistance is available on a limited basis. Visit
www.continue.utah.edu/proed/nonprofit for more information and the online
application, or call (801) 585-1780 today.
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7) *The SLC Film Center presents - We Shall Remain: Continuing The Dialogue*
This spring, PBS, American Experience and KUED7 brought us the
groundbreaking series WE SHALL REMAIN featuring a provocative, multi-media
project that establishes Native American history as an essential part of
U.S. History. As part of an extensive coalition of community organizations
the SLC Film Center is continuing the dialogue by presenting a series of
films that focus on issues facing the contemporary Native American
population. WE SHALL REMAIN: CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE kicks off on Monday,
May 18, 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Library with OUR SPIRITS DON’T SPEAK
ENGLISH: INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS. Each film in the series will screen at the
Downtown City Library and will be followed by a discussion addressing
specific topics affecting the Native American community.
Monday, August 17 - 7 p.m.
OLDER THAN AMERICA
Director Georgina Lightning (Cree) will be at this screening.
Runtime: 102 minutes
Winner - 2008 American Indian Movie Award, Director and Supporting Actor
Winner - 2008 Talking Stick Film Festival, Best Film
Winner - 2008 33rd Annual American Indian Film Festival, Best Director
Inspired by stories told to Director Georgina Lightning by many of her
family members and friends, OLDER THAN AMERICA looks at the systemic abuse
perpetrated through Native American Boarding Schools. A woman's haunting
visions reveal a sinister plot to silence her mother from speaking the truth
about the atrocities that took place at the boarding school. OLDER THAN
AMERICA delves into the lasting impact of the cultural genocide and loss of
identity that occurred at these institutions across the United States and
Canada.
The SLC Film Center brings the world of film to local audiences through free
community screenings and discussions, outreach programs, and visiting
artists and professionals. Emphasizing social content and artistic
excellence, we present the best documentary, independent, and dramatic
cinema year-round. We collaborate with various educational and community
organizations to promote a diversity of ideas, to provide forums for
underrepresented groups, and to develop new audiences for film. For more
information about the SLC Film Center and its programs visit
www.slcfilmcenter.org.
We Shall Remain is a landmark, multi-media project that includes the
five-part PBS American Experience series and the five-part KUED series on
Utah’s five tribes. The SLC Film Center is part of a statewide coalition of
museums, libraries, schools and universities that has developed a wide array
of projects and events, including lectures, screenings, discussions,
conferences, exhibits, film series, radio series and much more throughout
the year. Thanks to a grant through the Utah Department of Community and
Culture, the project will live far beyond broadcast with DVDs of the KUED
series and educational curriculum guides donated to Utah public schools and
libraries. For more information visit
http://www.kued.org/productions/weshallremain/
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8) *Murray Arts in the Park*
Produced by the Salt Lake Film and Storytelling Festival, Murray Arts in the
Park will feature Brian Jackson Fetzer as Professor Pretend in Tunes and
Tales from Wonder of My Own Backyard, He will be joined by Racheal Headman
in Critter Tunes, Carol Esterreicher, in Good Times, and and Holly Robison
in Pleasantly Spooky Tales with the Ghost Singer and the Wonderful Witch in
Red. Performances are scheduled for August 21-22 at the Murray Park
Amphitheater beginning at 6 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the
Murray Parks Office or at the gate for $5 adults, $3 children and seniors. For
further information, phone 264-2614.
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9) *Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Presents “Shakespeare in music” festival*
The Festival will celebrate the works of William Shakespeare as expressed
through music.
Throughout September and October, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera will again
collaborate with community partners in art, dance, food and literature for
an annual educational festival – this year themed Shakespeare in Music –
which will give the local community a deeper look into Shakespeare’s
influence. Various festival lectures and artistic presentations around Salt
Lake City will supplement an upcoming Utah Opera production of Verdi’s
Macbeth and Utah Symphony performances of Berlioz’s Romeo & Juliet and
Smetana’s Richard III. During these events, patrons will delve into the
cultural context of these musical works and the original plays which
inspired them, thus gaining greater understanding of how Shakespeare’s
legacy has tapped into a broad artistic tradition.
Partner organizations including Ballet West, OPERA America, Salt Lake Arts
Center, Elizabeth’s Bakery & Tea Shop, Utah Shakespearean Festival and the U
of U’s School of Music will participate in several of these festival events
and services. (See below for a full schedule)
For tickets to any Utah Symphony or Utah Opera performances, please call
(801) 355-ARTS (2787) or visit
www.utahsymphony.org.
For more information about “Shakespeare in Music,” please call 801-869-9090.
“Shakespeare in Music” Schedule of Events
Performances
Utah Symphony – Romeo & Juliet (Berlioz’s symphonic poem with Smetana’s
Richard III) September 25 & 26 | 8pm @ Abravanel Hall
Opera presents Verdi’s Macbeth October 17, 19, 21, 23 & 25 | 7:30pm @
Capitol Theatre, October 25 | 2pm @ Capitol Theatre
Utah Opera Ensemble Apprentice Artists “Much Ado About Opera” (Scenes from
various operas based on Shakespeare plays) October 29 | 7:30 pm @ the
Thompson Chamber Music Room in Gardner Hall at the U of U | FREE
Festival Lectures & Events
“Music & Dance of Shakespeare’s Day” by Dr. April Greenan (UofU School of
Music) September 3 | 7 pm @ Utah Opera Production Studios | Featuring live
musical examples by Renaissance band Dorian Mirth
“Songs, Sonnets and Shakespeare: How Music is Utilized Within Shakespeare’s
Plays” by Michael Bahr (Utah Shakespearean Festival) September 10 | 7 pm @
The Art Center Auditorium Studios 3rd floor dance studio
“Traditional British Foods” with Chef Tara Duff September 17 | 7 pm @
Elizabeth’s Bakery & Tea Shop | $10/person | Call 801.533.6683 to purchase,
limit 50 patrons
“Shakespeare at the Cinema, Symphony and Opera” by Bettie Jo Basinger (UofU
School of Music) September 24 | 7 pm @ The Art Center Auditorium
Macbeth Opera Preview Lecture by Dr. Tom Cimarusti (Assistant Professor of
Musicology, Texas Tech University) | March 11: 7:30pm @ The City Library 4th
floor meeting room
Online Course
Macbeth, through OPERA America (email pfowler@??? to receive this
four-week tutorial) September 22 – October 13 | FREE to our patrons
Partner Company Events – supported by themes found in Macbeth and other
Shakespeare plays
Stephanie Wilde – “Harmed” (art exhibit) September – October | Salt Lake
Arts Center
Slid Jam – “Proud to Be An American” (slide presentations centered on themes
of scandal and patriotism) September 23 | 6:30 pm | Salt Lake Arts Center
Forum – Business Ethics October 7 | 6:30 pm | Salt Lake Arts Center
Ballet West – “The Dream” (featuring A Midsummer Night’s Dream) October 30,
31 & November 4-7 | call 810-323-6900 to purchase tickets
Locations
Abravanel Hall: 123 West South Temple
Capitol Theatre: 50 West 200 South
The City Library: 210 East 400 South
Libby Gardner Hall: 1395 East Presidents Circle @ University of Utah
Utah Opera Production Studios: 336 North 400 West
Elizabeth’s Bakery & Tea Shop: 575 South 700 East
Salt Lake Art Center: 20 South West Temple
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10) *The Opening of the Utah symphony’s 70th Season Features an All
Beethoven Program*
Guest conductor Matthias Bamert will lead the orchestra in Beethoven’s
exhilarating 5th Symphony as well as his Violin Concerto and Overture to The
Creatures of Prometheus
The Utah Symphony returns to the stage of Abravanel Hall for its 70th season
(sponsored by UBS) with an all Beethoven program led by guest conductor
Matthias Bamert. The performances will be held on Friday, September 11th and
Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 pm and feature virtuosic violinist Jennifer
Frautschi. In celebration of the opening of the 2009-2010 season, an elegant
gala will be held on Friday, September 11th at 6:00 pm at the Marriott
Downtown.
“The opening of a new season is always an exciting time. There is an
electric energy that fills the hall at the first concert and we are looking
forward to sustaining that energy all year long,” said President and CEO
Melia Tourangeau.
The opening weekend program begins with Beethoven’s Overture to The
Creatures of Prometheus, which comes from the ballet depicting the story of
the shrewd and rebellious Greek god Prometheus. Next, Jennifer Frautschi
(Avery Fisher career grant recipient) will join the orchestra for
Beethoven’s lyrical Concerto for Violin in D Major, which has become one of
the most glorious concerti for any instrument. The evening concludes with
Beethoven’s enduring masterpiece and one of his most popular works, Symphony
No. 5 in C Minor, featuring the famous and unforgettable four-note motif
(ta-ta-ta-tum).
In celebration of the opening of the Utah Symphony’s 2009-2010 season, a
gala: Celebrate Music in the Community, will be held at the Marriott
Downtown (75 South West Temple) on Friday, September 11th at 6:00 pm. All
proceeds from this event will be directed toward the Education and Community
Outreach programs of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera.
Tickets for the gala are $125 per person or $100 for a symphony season
subscriber (performance tickets are sold separately) and can be purchased at
(801) 533-NOTE (6683). Table sponsorships are also available.
Tickets for the evening’s performances are $20-$55 and can be purchased by
calling (801) 355-ARTS (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 (6683). Ticket prices will
increase $5 day of performance.
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11)* **A Successful Summer: New Businesses in Downtown SLC*
Salt Lake City- A multitude of new businesses have opened in the heart of
Salt Lake City, contributing to the Capital City’s vibrancy and long-term
success of Downtown Rising.
“I remember when people were complaining about downtown’s death, but there
has clearly been a rebirth,” said Jason Mathis, executive director of the
Downtown Alliance. “Even during a tough economic stretch, forward thinking
entrepreneurs are choosing to build their business downtown.”
Dining and entertainment establishments that opened in the city center this
summer include:
* Barbacoa Mexican Grill (280 South Main Street)
* Beer Hive Pub (128 South Main Street)
* Donovan’s Steak & Chop House (134 West Pierpont Ave.)
* Gracie’s (326 South West Temple)
* Green Pig Downtown Pub and Grill (31 East 400 South)
* Jimmy John’s (14 East Broadway)
* Sandbar Mexican Grill (122 West Pierpont Ave.)
* Simply Sushi (180 West 400 South)
* Speakeasy (63 West 100 South)
* Tipica (308 West Broadway)
* Toaster’s Deli (30 East Broadway, #105)
Additional businesses that recently opened in the Central Business District:
* BetaLoft (357 West 200 South, Suite 201)
* Hyatt Place Hotel (55 North 400 West)
The Downtown Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a
dynamic and diverse community that is the regional center for culture,
commerce and entertainment. For more information, visit
www.downtownslc.org.
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12) *The Salty Cricket Composers Collective Announces Cantillations
Performance For Aug. 21*
The Salty Cricket Composers Collective (SC3), a new music ensemble that
solely performs the works of composers currently living in Utah, today
announced details for its next performance, 'Cantillations' on Friday,
August 21 at 7:00 pm also in the Rose Room at Rose Wagner Performing Arts
Center. The 2009 Salty Cricket season is presented by Brolly Arts.
SC3 composers state that styles exemplified on the 'Cantillations' program
embody everything from broadway-esque, to operatic, to the edges of
experimentation. "We're very excited with the caliber of Utah-based
musicians we've hired to bring these pieces to life," states SC3 board
member John Newman, "I'm especially thrilled to have tenor
Brian Stucki participate on the program. He is enjoying a budding
international career right now, yet is still based in Utah, and will even
perform with Utah Opera in Rossini's
Italian Girl in Algiers in March and with Utah Symphony in December singing
Hadyn's
Creation."
The 2009 SC3 season will conclude by reinventing a traditional "Pierrot
ensemble" for the 'George vs. Georgette' performance on Saturday, November
7. The instrumentation includes: clarinet/soprano saxophone, prepared
piano/synthesizer, string/electric bass, electric/acoustic guitar, viola
(some pieces, amplified), and percussion. The centerpieces for the evening's
concert include Trevor Reed's hopi-infused work (Trevor is part Hopi) that
is funded by a generous grant from the First Nations Composer Initiative,
and Crystal Young-Otterstrom's work exploring gender relations in the
'Allegory of
George vs. Georgette.'
Tickets for both the 'Cantillations' and 'George vs. Georgette' SC3 concerts
are each
$10. Tickets can be purchased in person at any ArtTix box office, by calling
(801)
355-ARTS (2787) or at
www.saltycricket.org.
ABOUT BROLLY ARTS: Brolly Arts is dedicated to creating meaningful art and
vibrant communities through artistic and civic collaboration and
experimentation.
www.brollyarts.org
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*Audition Opportunities *
*Salt Lake Symphony Announces Auditions for the 2009-2010 Season*
The Salt Lake Symphony will hold auditions for membership on Tues, August
25th from 7 to 10 pm. at the Columbus Center in South Salt Lake. They will
be happy to hear all instruments, especially strings. Call Joyce at
801-250-9419 for repertoire and audition time.
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*Articles of Interest <#interest>*
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*Video Statement by NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman *
Rocco Landesman recently began his tenure as Chairman of the National
Endowment for the Arts. Please visit
www.arts.gov to view a video greeting
– available for download – to the American public.
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Let's Fund The NEA With A Public-Private
Alliance<
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=a1OZy6uKjNdM>
Not every artist will be Isaac Stern or Meryl Streep or Jennifer Bartlett,
but for each one who makes it into the mainstream, a hundred more are
struggling to move the form forward, creating a cultural identity. The
payoff for encouraging them will rarely be measurable in economic terms. So
here's a different strategy for the arts endowment. ... Create a public-
private alliance to fund the NEA so it can really begin making the arts
central to the lives of all Americans.
Bloomberg 08/12/09
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After Fifty Years, Land Art Grows Less Monumental And More
Eco-Friendly<
http://www.latimes.com/la-ca-earth-art16-2009aug16,0,7599583.story>
Far from the macho, heroic projects that were the hallmark of the first
generation of earth artists, - some of whom, like Michael Heizer, have spent
close to 40 years moving tons of dirt to create massive, remote sculptural
environments - 'leave no trace,' or at least, leave an ecologically
enhancing trace, are the watchwords of many artists working in the field.
Los Angeles Times 08/16/09
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*Resources *
UCA utilizes many resourceful listserves and acknowledges their valued
contribution in compiling news and information that we are pleased to share
in the E-newsletter:
Americans for the Arts - Monthy Wire
APInews (Arts in the Public Interest)
Artists of Utah
ArtsJournal newsletter
Arts Wire Current
Board Cafe: The Newsletter Exclusively for Members of Nonprofit Boards of
Directors
Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest
Cultural Policy Listserv, Center for Arts & Culture
Downtown Alliance
Downtown Rising
Federation of State Humanities Councils
Grant Station
Steve Klass
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
National Council of Nonprofit Associations Action Center
National Humanities Alliance
NYFA Current
Salt Lake County Zoo Arts & Parks Program, Salt Lake City
TechSoup
The NonProfit Quarterly
Travel Arts Partnership Newsletter
Utah Arts Council
Utah Humanities Council
Utah Nonprofits Association
Utah Progressive Network (UPNet) E-Mail Alert List
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*Acknowledgments*
The Utah Cultural Alliance would like to acknowledge the generous support of
its programs from:
Americans for the Arts
American Festival Chorus
Another Language Performing Arts Company
Art Access/VSA Arts of Utah
Artspace
Babcock Performing Readers
Ballet West
blue haiku
Bountiful Davis Art Center
Cache Valley Center for the Arts
Center for Documentary Arts
Chez Artists
College of Performing & Visual Arts - SUU
Cooper Roberts Simonsen Architects
Covey Center for the Arts
Division of State History
Fort Douglas Military Museum Association
Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
Grand Theatre @ Salt Lake Community College
Hale Center Theatre
Kanter Family Foundation
Kingsbury Hall
KRCL Listeners Community Radio of Utah
KUED
Madeleine Arts and Humanities Program
Mills Publishing
MONC
NewSpace Entertainment - Live Nation
NowPlayingUtah.com
Park City Summit County Arts Council
Pathway Associates
Phillips Gallery
Plan B Theatre Company
Pygmalion Productions
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
Salt Lake American Muslim
Salt Lake Art Center
Salt Lake Choral Artists
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Salt Lake City Film Center & Artists Collaborative
Salt Lake City Public Library
Salt Lake County Center for the Arts
Salt Lake Symphony
SLCo Zoo Arts & Parks
Snow College
Springville Museum of Art
Spy Hop Productions
Sundance Institute
U of U College of Fine Arts
U of U Continuing Education
U. of U. Children's Dance Theatre
Utah Arts Alliance
Utah Arts Festival
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Utah Festival Opera
Utah Heritage Foundation
Utah Humanities Council
Utah Museum Association
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Utah Museum of Natural History
Utah Office of Museum Services
Utah Shakespearean Festival
Utah State Library Division
Utah Symphony & Opera
Utah Valley University
Wells Fargo
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