Utah Cultural Alliance
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June 29, 2009
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Dear
Colleagues,
In this
issue you will find:
Utah
Cultural Events and Information
1) WorldStage! Concert to Feature American
Music History with Jazz on the Jordan
2) Red Rock Rondo Featured Performers at
the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
3) Patriotic Penguins, Peacocks And
Pachyderms At Utah's Hogle Zoo
4) Deer Valley¨ Music Festival Opens with an
Opera superstar and the Music of ABBA
5) ÒThe Secret GardenÓ Tea Parties Bring
Magic to Life
6) Cherries have arrived at the Downtown
Farmers Market
7) UT Symphony Invites their
Twitter/Facebook Followers to Review the Music of ABBA
KRCL
90.9FM seeks Experienced and Forward-thinking General Manager
Utah
Cultural Events and Information
1) WorldStage! Concert to Feature American Music
History with Jazz on the Jordan at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
WHAT: The
Utah Cultural Celebration CenterÕs WorldStage! Concert Series continues with an
informative and exciting history and overview of Jazz music. Join Lloyd ÒDocÓ Miller and special
guest artists as they take you on a tour of the history of jazz from the 1900s
to 1960.
WHEN:
Monday, July 6, 2009
3:30
– 5:00 p.m.: Utah Humanities Council funded workshop featuring a discussion
on the early development of Louisiana ethnic music and jazz from its
Franco-African roots with Hispanic influence in New Orleans and its 1920s
version in Chicago, then how it morphed into modern jazz in the 40s and 50s
influenced by harmonic sophistication innovated by Debussy.
Concert
begins at 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 West 3100 South
WHO:
EVERYONE is invited to this FREE concert and jazz workshop!
WHY:
The audience will be guided through the history of our American art
form, jazz, beginning with early New Orleans jazz of the turn of the century
characterized by the great Bunk Johnson's band then moving on to the Roaring
Twenties with replications of pieces by Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton.
The second half of the concert will feature bebop from the 1940s and cool jazz
from the 1950s ending with a couple of rollicking blues and jive numbers. This
will be fun family music and no earplugs will be necessary.
For more
information about this and other events or exhibits at the Utah Cultural
Celebration Center, call 801-965-5108 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org.
2) Red
Rock Rondo Featured Performers at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
WorldStage! Concert Series
WHAT: The
Utah Cultural Celebration CenterÕs WorldStage! Concert Series continues with
the well crafted synergy of folk and classical styles of Red Rock Rondo.
WHEN:
Monday, July 20, 2009
8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 West 3100 South
WHO:
EVERYONE is invited to this FREE concert, made possible by the Salt Lake
County ZAP tax and a generous grant from WalMart.
WHY:
Red Rock Rondo weaves together the contemporary and historical, creating
a rich portrait of this spectacular place and the people whose lives are so
intricately connected to and affected by it. These songs cover the pioneering
of Virgin River Valley by Mormon settlers in the mid-19th century, to the
founding of Zion National Park in the 20th century, to modern times where
retirees, artists and urban refugees have come to find their own piece of
paradise.
Red Rock
Rondo is an all-star ensemble playing a lively assortment of instruments
including guitars, violins, oboe, English horn, mandolin, banjo, mandocello,
harmonica, button accordion, jaw harp, upright bass and vocals.
For more
information about this concert and other events or exhibits at the Utah
Cultural Celebration Center, call 801-965-5108 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org.
3) Patriotic Penguins, Peacocks And Pachyderms
(And Other Animals, Too) At
Utah's
Hogle Zoo
Hogle Zoo
is set to honor members of the United States military this summer with Military
Appreciation Days Wednesday July 1 through Friday July 3. On these days,
military personnel, veterans, and their immediate families (spouse and
dependent children) get free Zoo admission. (Military or veteran ID required
for free admission.)
In honor of
Independence Day, Hogle Zoo will also hold Salute our Military
Day Friday
July 3 from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be several military branches on grounds,
as well as veteran groups. Other Salute our Military Day activities include:
*
Free American flags for the first 500 kids in the Main Plaza, courtesy
of Colonial Flag
*
Interactive demonstrations with Military HMMVV (Humvee), five-ton
transport vehicle and satellite radio equipment from Hill Air Force Base
*
23rd annual Army Rock and Roll Band
* 10
am flag raising ceremony and hourly drill performances throughout the day by
the Utah Wing Civil Air Patrol in the Main Plaza
*
Information from the Fort Douglas Museum and the Utah Division of
Veteran Affairs
The work of
our military men and women is important, so please join us on this fun and
special day in honoring them. For more information, contact Community Relations
Coordinator Holly Braithwaite at (801) 584-1729 or email at hbraithwaite@hoglezoo.org.
About the
Association of Zoos & Aquariums:
Utah's
Hogle Zoo is one of only 218 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos
& Aquariums (AZA). Look for
the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you
are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a
great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. AZA is a leader in global wildlife
conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For
more information visit www.aza.org.
4) The 2009 Deer Valley¨ Music Festival Opens
with an Opera superstar and the Music of ABBA
The
festival will open Friday, July 17th with Frederica von Stade followed by the
music of ABBA on Saturday, July 18th
Utah
Symphony | Utah OperaÕs sixth annual Deer Valleyñ Music Festival (DVMF) returns
Friday, July 17, 2009 with the powerful vocals of one of the greatest singers
of our time, Frederica von Stade. The following night will feature an ABBA
tribute band, ABBA The Music: The Symphonic Hits, joining the Utah Symphony to
take the audience back in time to experience a live ABBA performance. Both
performances will begin at 7:30 pm at the Deer Valleyñ Snow Park Outdoor
Amphitheater.
July 17,
Frederica von Stade with the Utah Symphony
Described
by the New York Times as "one of America's finest artists and
singers," Frederica von Stade continues to be extolled as one of the music
world's most beloved figures. Known to family, friends and fans by her nickname
"Flicka," the mezzo-soprano has enriched the world of classical music
for three decades.
Miss von
StadeÕs faultless legacy has taken her to the stages of the worldÕs greatest
opera houses and concert halls. She began at the top when she received a
contract from Sir Rudolf Bing during the Metropolitan Opera auditions, and
since her debut in 1970 she has sung nearly all of her great roles with that
company.
Unparalleled
in her artistry as a recitalist as well, Miss von Stade combines her expressive
vocalism and exceptional musicianship with a rare gift for communication.
July 18,
ABBA The Music: The Symphonic Hits
Camilla
HedrŽn and Katja Nord (co-producers of the production) came up with the idea to
start an ABBA tribute band together in 1996 with a goal of being as similar to
the originals as possible to give the audience a feeling of seeing the real
ABBA on stage. In 1999 they had their breakthrough in a popular Swedish TV show
called ÒSikta mot StjŠrnorna,Ó which was a sing and look-alike competition. It
took them onto the European finals in Manchester – ÒStars in Euro EyesÓ.
Former
original ABBA band members who have contributed in ABBA THE SHOW are: Rutger
Gunnarsson (Bass), Ola Brunkert (Drums), Ulf Andersson (Saxophone), Mats
Ronander (Guitar and Vocals), Lasse Wellander (Guitar), Roger Palm (Drums), and
Finn Sjšberg (Guitar).
Tickets
Tickets for
the performance on July 17th are $30 for the lawn, $15 for students and youth,
$80 for families and $60 for reserved. Tickets for the performance on July 18th
are $30 for the lawn, $15 for students and youth, $85 for families and $70 for
reserved. Ticket prices will increase $5 the day of the performance. 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.deervalleymusicfestival.org.
Tickets may also be purchased at Deer Valley¨ Signatures or Etc. stores, please
call 435-649-1000 for store hours.
About DVMF
Following
the opening concert on July 17th, the 2009 Deer Valleyñ Music Festival will
feature four weeks of Pops, Classical and Chamber performances. Highlights of
the festival include a performance with LeAnn Rimes, Elvis Costello, and
audience favorites such as Bravo Broadway and TchaikovskyÕs 1812 Overture. For
a full calendar of events, please visit www.deervalleymusicfestival.org.
5) ÒThe Secret GardenÓ Tea Parties Bring Magic
to Life
Who: The
Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival
What: ÒThe
Secret GardenÓ Tea Parties
When: July
9, 31, and August 8
Where: The
1897 Iron Gate Inn Bed & Breakfast, 100 N. 200 W., Cedar City, UT.
Tickets:
$10 per person when ordered in advance at 800-PLAYTIX or bard.org, $12 at the
door (cash or check only)
Experience
the magic of ÒThe Secret GardenÓ this summer at Garden Tea Parties hosted by
the Utah Shakespearean Festival and the 1897 Iron Gate Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Garden Tea Parties will be held at the Iron Gate Inn (100 N. 200 W.) at
approximately 4:30 p.m. directly following matinee performances of ÒThe Secret GardenÓ on July 9, July 31
and August 15. Tickets are $10 per person when purchased in advance, and $12
per person at the door. Only cash or check will be accepted at the door.
Children
and adults will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with members of
ÒThe Secret GardenÓ cast, while enjoying special refreshments. Children will
participate in a short gardening presentation by Big Trees Nursery and take
home a packet of seeds to start their own "Secret Garden."
ÒGardening
is timeless,Ó said Fred C. Adams, Festival founder. ÒIt has a special healing
power that is almost magical. Everyone has the potential to be a gardener, and
it will be exciting for the children at the tea parties to gain an awareness
that they too can experience the miracle of helping living things grow.Ó
Tickets to
the Garden Tea Parties and ÒThe Secret GardenÓ are on sale now at 800-PLAYTIX
and bard.org.
Also
presented this summer are ShakespeareÕs ÒAs You Like It,Ó ÒThe Comedy of
Errors,Ó and ÒHenry V,Ó in addition to Noel CowardÕs ÒPrivate Lives,Ó and the
touching drama ÒFoxfire.Ó The summer season runs from June 29 to August 29.
6) Cherries have arrived at the Downtown
Farmers Market
Cherries
have arrived at the Downtown Farmers MarketÉjust in time for Independence Day
barbeques! Shop for Bing, sweet, tart, Rainer and Queen Victoria varieties.
The cool,
spring weather has provided a beautiful crop of garlic. Borski Farms has
invited a team of seasoned garlic braiders to the Market this Saturday, June
27th. Braided garlic is not only beautiful but will ensure that heads of garlic
are receiving proper air circulation, preserving them for months—stop by
BorskiÕs booth for a braiding demonstration.
Thanks to a
refreshingly rainy June, the Market is abundant with greens, arugula, chard,
beets, cabbage, broccoli, radishes, carrots, fava beans, strawberries and the
first signs of zucchini and squash. Bring your own bag and fill it with
delicious, nutritious local produce.
The
Downtown Farmers Market and Art & Craft Market are open Saturday mornings
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 13-Oct. 17, at historic Pioneer Park.
The
Market—with over 200 vendors—offers a unique variety of farmers,
growers, bakeries, prepared food and beverages, packaged foods, and local
artisans. Support Utah agriculture by shopping at the stateÕs largest gathering
of growers.
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.
7) The Utah Symphony Invites their Twitter
and Facebook Followers to Review the Music of ABBA at the Deer Valley Music
Festival
The fist 50
Twitter and Facebook followers to sign up for the live review will be given a
free ticket
The Utah
Symphony invites their Twitter and Facebook followers to be their own music
critic and post a live review for the ABBA tribute concert, ABBA the Music: The
Symphonic Hits, at the Deer Valley¨ Music Festival on Saturday, July 18th at
7:30 pm. Those who are chosen to post a live review during the concert will
receive one free ticket and will be able to sit in a special reserved area with
the other new media music critics in the blanket section of the Deer Valley
Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. New media music critics must be current
Facebook or Twitter followers of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO).
Only the
first 50 Twitter and Facebook followers to sign up will be chosen for the live
review. Followers will need to watch USUOÕs Facebook fanpage (www.facebook.com/utahmusic) and
Twitter page (@usuo) for details on how to become a new media music critic.
Details will only be released through Facebook and Twitter. Currently, USUO has
1460 fans on Facebook and 649 followers on Twitter.
About ABBA
The Music: The Symphonic Hits
Camilla
HedrŽn and Katja Nord (co-producers) came up with the idea to start an Abba
tribute band together in 1996 with agoal of being as similar to the originals
as possible to give the audience a feeling of seeing the real ABBA on stage. In
1999 they had their breakthrough in a popular Swedish TV show called ÒSikta mot
StjŠrnorna,Ó which was a sing and look-alike competition. It took them onto the
European finals in Manchester – ÒStars in Euro EyesÓ.
They make
their own clothes to look just like ABBAÕs and have the true original sound of
the real ABBA experience. Due to the quality of the show, they were honourably
described by the Official International ABBA Fan Club as Òthe best ABBA since
ABBAÓ.
In ABBA THE
SHOW, Camilla and Katja have the main responsibility for the band and are
responsible for how the show is built up, including everything from writing the
manuscript to sewing the stage clothes.
In the
future they plan to continue with the wonderful and grateful job of letting
ABBAÕs music live on with a great deal of respect for its quality. And they
hope to spread joy to ABBA fans all over the world with their tour ABBA THE
SHOW.
Former
original ABBA band members who have contributed in ABBA THE SHOW are: Rutger
Gunnarsson (Bass), Ola Brunkert (Drums), Ulf Andersson (Saxophone), Mats
Ronander (Guitar and Vocals), Lasse Wellander (Guitar), Roger Palm (Drums), and
Finn Sjšberg (Guitar).
July 18
(Saturday) | 7:30 PM Deer Valley¨ Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater
ABBA the
Music: The Symphonic Hits
David Cho,
Conductor
Music of ABBA
KRCL
90.9FM seeks Experienced and Forward-thinking General Manager
KRCL,
Listeners Community Radio of Utah, a non-profit, non-commercial, local public
radio station, celebrating its 30th anniversary, serves the greater Wasatch
Front, and beyond via the internet. The General Manager (GM) oversees the
management of day-to-day operations and compliance with all legal and fiscal
requirements. The GM is responsible for the fiscal health and fulfillment of
the mission of the station. Full description, requirements and responsibilities
and salary range, can be found at: krcl.org. No phone accepted. Deadline July
11,2009.
Non-Profit Arts - Underpaying
Is A Problem
Do
non-profit arts groups "perpetuate the undervaluing of art by expecting to
have artists' collaboration without paying them What They Are Worth?"
Technology
in the Arts 06/24/09
Colleges
Cultivate Philanthropy By Creating Courses In It
College
students, many of whom spend the little extra cash they have on pizza and
laundry, don't fit the typical profile of a wealthy benefactor. But in a
growing national movement, students enrolled in newly created philanthropy
courses are steering thousands of dollars to local charities. ... The goal, say
professors and donors, is to build upon surging interest in social
responsibility among college students and make philanthropy part of the
mainstream curriculum.
Boston
Globe 06/25/09
NEA Handing Out
More Than $3 Million For Bigger Big Read
The
National Endowment for the Arts is giving out funds totaling over $3 million to
269 organizations as part of its latest Big Read initiative. The program, which
launched as a pilot initiative in 2006, has grown exponentially since its
inception; in its first Big Read push in 2006, the NEA gave $265,000 to 10
cities to start community reading programs.
Publishers
Weekly 06/23/09
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utilizes many resourceful listserves and acknowledges their valued contribution
in compiling news and information that we are pleased to share in the
E-newsletter:
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for the Arts - Monthy Wire
APInews
(Arts in the Public Interest)
Artists of
Utah
ArtsJournal
newsletter
Arts Wire
Current
Board Cafe:
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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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