Fiction writer Christine Allen-Yazzie will read from her work and folk singer/songwriter Anke Symmerhill will perform at the Salt Lake Public Library at 7:00 P.M. on May 16th as part of the City Art reading series. Christine Allen-Yazzie lives in Utah with her husband and two daughters. Her collection of short fiction has been recognized with a Utah Arts Council grant and a Lorian Hemingway honorable mention, and by the Drue Heinz competition as a runner-up. Her stories have been published in a number of literary journals, most recently DOS PASSOS REVIEW. She has an MFA in creative writing. THE ARC AND THE SEDIMENT was awarded a first-place prize for best novel by the Utah Arts Council in 2001, as well as a subsequent publication prize for best book-length work. The novel was also a finalist in the James Jones First Novel Competition in the same year. A short excerpt is available at www.eclectica.org. Anke Summerhill's new CD project, "Shine On Through", is the latest collaberation with her long time friend and producer Kate MacLeod. It features many of the same musical friends who were included on her debut recording: "The Roots Run Deep", as well as some fun surprises. "Shine on Through" was self-released through Sky & Earth Music, to radio stations across the USA, Canada & to some stations Internationally. In February of 2004, her second full length recording of original songs was listed at #16 out of 70 CD's surveyed on the Folk DJ list. Of her debut CD release, "The Roots Run Deep", Independent Songwriter Web-Magazine writes: "The emotional bond is established with the audience from the very first note. It's personal, yet universal. You may cry, you may find yourself becoming philosophical, but you will feel something totally unique from any other album you've ever heard." Anke's diverse background and powerful gift of observation has seasoned her songwriting and performances with that, which makes us compassionate. Her first full-length CD project, "The Roots Run Deep," was produced by Waterbug/Folk Era recording artist, Kate MacLeod, whose vision clearly had a major impact in shaping the package for Summerhill's honest & excellent writing. It is a mature, fully developed concept that features MacLeod's talents on fiddle, plus tasteful guest performances by Carla Eskelsen, Matt Flinner, David Grier and David LaMotte. The event is free and open to the public. City Art is sponsored by the Utah Arts Council, the Salt Lake City Arts Council, Zoo, Arts, and Parks, X-mission, and audience donations. The featured reading will be followed by an open reading. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/