23 August 2010

Utah Symphony Opens Season with Beethoven and Brahms

Guest Conductor Hannu Lintu

The Utah Symphony
opens 2010-11 Season with
Beethoven and Brahms

After a successful record-breaking summer of performing at Deer Valley Resort, the Utah Symphony returns to the stage of Abravanel Hall for the 2010-11 season with a program led by renowned guest conductor Hannu Lintu. The program includes Beethoven’s 6th Symphony “Pastorale” in F Major and pianist Louis Lortie performing Brahms’ Concerto No. 2 for Piano in B-flat Major. The performances will be held at Abravanel Hall on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11 at 8:00 p.m.

September 10, 2010 will mark the first concert of the new Cadenza Society, a social group for patrons 55+ who want to share dinner and performances with other music lovers. The dinner on September 10 will be held at the New Yorker at 6:00 p.m. with a pre-fixed price of $30 (plus $30 for concert). For more information, patrons may call 801-533-NOTE.

The opening weekend program begins with the Star Spangled Banner followed by Beethoven’s 6th Symphony. One of just a few works of program music (compositions meant to convey non-musical stories, scenes or images); Beethoven composed this symphony out of his love for nature. Each of the movement’s titles describes the detailed imagery: Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country, Scent at the brook, Happy gathering of country Folk, Thunderstorm and Shepherd’s Song.

The evening concludes as Louis Lortie performs Brahms’ Piano Concerto. The concerto features grand design, a vast range of moods, an unusually close partnership between soloist and orchestra, melancholy and a difficult solo part in one of the most powerful and monumental concerti in the repertory.

Currently Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Hannu Lintu has previously held Artistic Director positions with the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra (2002-2005) and the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (1998-2001). He is a regular guest conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony and Avanti! Chamber orchestras. In September 2009 Lintu was appointed Principal Conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra in Dublin beginning in September 2010.

Recent engagements have included appearances with the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin, Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestre National de Belgique, the Royal Stockholm, Malaysian and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestras, Washington’s National Symphony Orchestra and the Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Sydney Symphony orchestras. Highlights of the 2010/11 season include engagements with the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St Louis and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestras, Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Houston Symphony, Tapiola Sinfonietta, Orquesta Sinfonica de RTVE, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Hong Kong and Royal Flemish Philharmonic Orchestras.

Lintu studied cello, piano and then conducting with Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy. He participated in masterclasses with Myung-Whun Chung at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and took first prize at the Nordic Conducting Competition in Bergen in 1994.

Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has been praised for the fresh perspective and individuality he brings to a deliberately broad spectrum of the keyboard canon. He studied in Montréal with Yvonne Hubert (a pupil of French pianist Alfred Cortot), in Vienna with the Beethoven specialist Dieter Weber, and subsequently with Schnabel disciple Leon Fleisher, among others.

Mr. Lortie has performed the complete works of Ravel in London and Montréal for the BBC and CBC, and is also known for his interpretation of Chopin. Following a recital of Chopin’s complete Etudes in London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Financial Times wrote: “Better Chopin playing than this is not to be heard, not anywhere.”

Louis Lortie has performed under the baton of conductors Riccardo Chailly, Lorin Maazel, Kurt Masur, Seiji Ozawa, Charles Dutoit, Kurt Sanderling, Neeme Jarvi, Sir Andrew Davis, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Mark Elder and Osmo Vanska among others.

Born in Montréal, Louis Lortie made his debut with the Montréal Symphony at the age of thirteen and the Toronto Symphony three years later, which as a result engaged him for an historic tour of the People’s Republic of China and Japan. In 1984, he won First Prize in the Busoni Competition and was a prize-winner at the Leeds Competition. In 1992 he was named Officer of the Order of Canada, and received both the Order of Quebec and an honorary doctorate from Laval University. As his schedule permits, he teaches at Italy’s renowned piano institute at Imola. Mr. Lortie has lived in Berlin since 1997 and also has homes in Canada and Italy.

Tickets for the evening’s performances start at $20 and can be purchased by calling (801) 355-ARTS (2787), in person at the Abravanel Hall box office, or by visiting www.usuo.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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38th Annual Snowbird Oktoberfest



38th Annual
Snowbird Oktoberfest





Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 38th anniversary this year. More than 50,000 visitors are expected to enjoy one of Utah’s largest festivals, which includes live music, dancing, authentic German food and children’s activities at Snowbird every Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day through Oct. 10.

Oktoberfest features live musical performances each day in the Snowbird Event Center tent from acts including The Bavarians and Salzburger Echo. Visitors will find art for all tastes at “Der Marktplatz,” where more than 35 local and regional artists display and sell handmade arts and crafts. Oktoberfest food includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, apple strudel, pretzels and Bavarian roasted almonds. Local Utah breweries will also be featured.

Admission to Oktoberfest is free. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Special Oktoberfest entertainment and activities for children include Shan the Juggler/Magician, Dale the Yo-Yo Man, face painting, caricature artists, and more. Visitors can also catch the Alp Horns on Hidden Peak throughout Oktoberfest. A Tram pass is $18/day or $12 for a single ride with discounts for children, seniors and with Oktoberfest meal purchases.

In addition, Snowbird will also be offering a variety of summer activities for all ages. The Tram, Peruvian Express Chairlift and Tunnel will be open for scenic rides throughout Oktoberfest. Other activities include the new Ropes Course and Monkey Motion, four-station climbing wall, ZipRider, Alpine Slide, Bungy Trampoline, Kid’s Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, horseback and ATV tours, mountain biking and scooters, and lots of hiking options. All-day activity passes are $39 for adults, $25 for children under 75 lbs.

For more Oktoberfest information please call the Snowbird Event Hotline at (801) 933-2110 or visit www.snowbird.com.


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New Skate Park Open in Kearns



New Skate Park
Open in Kearns



The long awaited skate park in Kearns is now a reality. The 24,000 sq. ft. BMX/skate park features terrain with a street plaza and an individual bowl to complement one another. The street plaza features gaps, multiple height benches, transitions, stairs, handrails, ledges, step-ups and hips. In the street plaza, two famous skate features have been replicated, the “Pier 7 Block” from San Francisco, California and the “Macba Gap” which is a famous skate spot in Barcelona, Spain. If you don’t understand the aforementioned features, consult with a 14-year old.

“The creation of the Kearns Skate Park is a reality because of Salt Lake County Resident’s commitment to improving recreation opportunities through the Zoo, Arts and Parks Program,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. “The skate park will encourage our children to stay active and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. This is another great example of collaboration between the community and county government.”

Kearns Skate Park
5850 South 4800 West
Kearns, Utah
801-483-5473
The Kearns Skate Park is open from 7:00am to dusk (no later than 9:00pm).


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16 August 2010

Premiere of Reel Stories 2010

SPY HOP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
THE PREMIERE OF REEL STORIES 2010

Eight short non-fiction films by Salt Lake City high school students, and the World Premiere of The Direction’s new music video.

Spy Hop Productions is please to announce the premiere of eight short non-fiction films created as part of Spy Hop’s REEL Stories Documentary Arts Program. The premiere will be held Wednesday, August 18 at 7PM at Salt Lake Film Society’s Tower Theatre (876 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah). This is a free, all-ages event open to the public.

Taught by award-winning documentary arts instructor, Frank Feldman, REEL Stories is a free, intensive four-month workshop in which students first learn the ins and outs of basic non-fiction filmmaking, then individually produce a five-minute short on topics of their choosing. This year, six high school students, and one college freshmen completed the program, choosing an impressive range of subject material:

· Erin Cole (Judge Memorial): “Just Say Know” — Investigating the topic of sex education in Utah and why it's important for young adults to be educated about it.

· James Hadden (SLCC): “The Sugar Pit” — Exploring what happens when one group of locally owned business didn’t receive the support they needed to survive.

· Trisha Hernandez (AMES): "The Lack of It" — Teenagers are uninformed about HIV/AIDS. The schools are failing to teach them. Hear what a young, HIV-positive man has to say about living with the virus.

· Rhea Herrmann (Realms of Inquiry): “Culture on Fire” — Imagine a culture surrounding an event that nourishes art, creativity, talent, and freedom. A city out in the black rock desert appears for a week, and though it only happens once a year, people prepare for and celebrate it every day.

· Eli Jessop (Riverton HS): “The Halves and the Halves Not” — Explores the reasons for the Jordan School District split and the lingering effects on the district's budget.

· Laela Omar (Cottonwood HS): “Hijab“ — An American Muslim girl explores reasons and opinions behind the hijab (traditional Muslim head covering).

· Emalie Ruffy (AMES): “Behind the Piece” — Go behind the art to learn about a group of artists and their sacrifices for their work.

This premiere gives each of the student filmmakers a chance to share their stories with the local community via the big screen. Films from past workshops have gone on to screen on HBO Family, the MNN Youth Channel National Series, and PBS’ online youth media initiative “Listen Up!”, as well as numerous film festivals including the Museum of Television and Radio Docu-Jam and the IFP Los Angeles Film Festival.

The screening will also feature a music video and accompanying behind-the-scenes video created by the Write-Shoot-Ride class. Now in its 10th year, the Write-Shoot-Ride class hit the open road to film the music video and a “behind the music” style documentary on location in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. The band The Direction, a medieval blues-rock band signed to the all-youth label Spy Hop Records, was selected for the music video. The Direction’s new album, From VII & IV, can be heard on iTunes.


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SLCo Animal Services Opens New Community Cat Room


Salt Lake County Animal Services
Celebrates the Opening of
New Community Cat Room

Salt Lake County Animal Services received a $8,330 grant from PetSmart Charities® earlier this year to create a community cat room to further increase shelter adoptions. The organization’s new focus on pet adoptions has been breaking agency adoption records and far exceeding average live release rates seen in other agencies across the state.

Salt Lake County Animal Services handles over 10,000 lost and abandoned pets each year. A recent focus on foster, adoption and rescue programs for animals that are not successfully reunited with owners has been very successful. “The goal of our agency is to eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable cats in our shelter by the end of 2011,” says Shawni Larrabee, Director. “We are very excited about the new cat community room where the cats can enjoy a more engaging, stimulating and less stressful stay here at the shelter.” For more information about shelter programs including the County Free Cat Adoption program, visit www.adoptutahpets.com.

"Salt Lake County Animal Service’s efforts to promote and facilitate pet adoptions in the community are making important progress toward reducing shelter euthanasia," said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of PetSmart Charities, Inc. "Innovative and collaborative programs like this are what is chipping away at the problem nationwide, making communities better places for pets along the way."


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Be a Radio Host, Filmmaking Master or Flash Game Wizard

Be a Radio Host, Filmmaking Master
or Flash Game Wizard

Loud and Clear Youth Radio

Join the crew of Loud & Clear, Utah’s only weekly teen-produced radio program, in the studio and on the air for a brand new season. Loud & Clear airs live on KRCL every Saturday night from 9:00–10:00 PM.

Learn how to produce a radio show that you want to hear, DJ music you like, host live bands, and create a forum for teens in Salt Lake to tune into every Saturday night!

For Ages 15-19
Application Deadline: August 19
Class Dates: September 7, 2010 thru June 30, 2011
Class Times: Tues & Thurs 6pm-8pm & Sat 9pm-10pm
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Fall Intro & Intermediate Classes (for ages 14-19)

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AUDIO 1: INTRO TO RECORDING AND SOUND DESIGN
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U.S. Military Examining Biofuel Project





U.S. Military Examining
Biofuel Project





Partners in Salt Lake County’s biofuel feedstock pilot project will welcome representatives from the U.S. Army, National Biodiesel Board, and consulting firm Louis Berger for a site tour. The Army is exploring creating similar projects on military land across the country.

Earlier this year, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City Public Utilities, the South Davis Sewer District, Utah State University and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partnered to begin a biofuel feedstock pilot project on 20 acres of dry farmland owned by Salt Lake City just southwest of the Salt Lake International Airport.

The purpose of the pilot project is to explore how publicly-owned lands unsuitable for traditional farming can grow crops that can be converted into biodiesel, as well as to explore the recycling of biosolids (generated from wastewater treatment processes) through their use as fertilizer on the dry farm. Work began in March to prepare the seedbed for planting, and the safflower feedstock will soon be ready to harvest.

At the site tour, USU will demonstrate its bioconversion trailer, which can produce biodiesel from the safflower right at the harvest site. With just power and water, a farmer can press the oil out of the oil seed, convert the oil to biodiesel and polish the biodiesel to be used on the farm.

The biodiesel produced by the project will be utilized by local government fleets, reducing the amount of imported diesel fuel purchased and improving sustainability and carbon footprint of the area.

“This is a great example of how the public and private sector can partner on projects that can make us a more self-sustaining community,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. “We are thrilled that the military is considering using this model.”

Salt Lake County Councilman Jim Bradley, who led the effort to begin Salt Lake County’s new Urban Farming Initiative, believes that this project will prove the viability of utilizing publicly-owned lands for farming. “Through their local governments, the people of Salt Lake County own a great deal of idle land banked for future use,” said Councilman Bradley. “In the meantime, if we put this land to a beneficial use with projects such as this, or growing food products, we benefit the local economy, keep government costs down, and utilize public assets in the best way possible.”

Chuck Gay, Associate V.P. for Extension, Utah State University, says, “We’re honored to be involved in such a progressive project. I applaud the efforts of all the entities involved and look forward to biodiesel feedstock yielding crops and the end of the growing season.”

Salt Lake City Public Utilities Director Jeff Niermeyer is hopeful that the project will become a new avenue to recycle biosolids from the city’s treatment plant. “Using biosolids in non-food agriculture is a great way to recycle them,” he said. “We’re pleased this new use is being explored.”


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SLCo Tightens Belt


SLCo Tightens Belt Once Again

In a special meeting, at the urging of Mayor Peter Corroon and Auditor Jeff Hatch, the Salt Lake County Council approved a plan to eliminate a possible tax increase.

At issue was a small increase in property taxes to pay for property tax refunds ordered by the courts, Board of Equalization and the Utah State Tax Commission.

Historically, Salt Lake County has paid these required refunds with separate annual property tax levies. Rather than maintaining this approach, the County decided last December to create a permanent source of funding.

The council members rescinded earlier action, thus eliminating the tax increase. They decided to maintain the traditional method of paying the property tax refunds through annual judgment levies.

They made this determination after learning that the information in public notices regarding the tax, generated by the State Tax Commission, would have been misleading to the public, due to recent changes in state law. The notices would not have accurately reflected the property tax impact.

The County adopted the certified tax rates and eliminated the permanent Judgment Levy and the truth in tax advertisements.

The reduction in revenue will be:
     · General Fund $698,690 less
     · Tax Administration 83,930 less
     · Municipal Services 73,830 less
     · Library 85,320 less
     · Amounts include an estimate for lost motor vehicle fee
        in lieu of taxes


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Take Action on New START

Take Action on a New START
By Sophia Nicholas - HEAL Utah

I have news for you. Utah is a swing state. That’s right, a swing state.

In September, when Congress returns from vacation, the Senate is expected to vote on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). Because of Utah’s history with the cancerous radioactive fallout from past nuclear tests, Hatch and Bennett hold two key swing votes on this critical arms agreement.

Signed by the United States and Russia in April, New START will reduce each nations’ nuclear weapons arsenal by 30 percent and must be ratified by the “advice and consent” of two-thirds of the Senate, or 67 votes, in order to go into effect.

That means that the support of Senators Hatch and Bennett could make or break the fate of the treaty.

On July 29th, Senator Bennett became the second Republican (after Indiana Senator Richard Lugar) to publicly voice his support of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. In an interview with the Salt Lake Tribune, Senator Bennett said of the New START agreement: “I think it is a step in the right direction, a continuation of the thawing, if you will, of relationships between the United States and Russia that goes all the way back to Ronald Reagan.”

So far, Senator Hatch has been silent about his position on the treaty.

Please help us build momentum for the New START and a safer world with these simple actions:

     · Take 30 seconds and call Senator Hatch’s office and ask him to support the New START treaty, which will protect America’s national security. Sen. Hatch’s Washington, D.C. office number is (202) 224-5251.

     · Take 5 minutes and write a letter to the editor complimenting Bennett’s support of START and urging Sen. Hatch to do the same. Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@sltrib.com or letters@desnews.com.


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15 August 2010

Sara Brenna Named Director of SLCO Aging Services




Sara Brenna
Named Director
of Salt Lake County
Aging Services





Mayor Peter Corroon has announced the hiring of Sarah Brenna as Executive Director of Aging Services. Ms. Brenna replaces Shauna O’Neil who retired after 35 years with the County.

In her new role, Ms. Brenna will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of numerous programs, designed to help Salt Lake County’s rapidly growing senior population live with dignity, choices and independence in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Aging Services operates 17 (?) senior centers in all corners of the valley.

Ms. Brenna graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Administration.

Ms. Brenna comes to Aging Services with nearly twenty years of experience in federal, state and local government.

“Our Aging Services programs are among the best in the nation,” says Mayor Corroon. “And we found someone who is well-versed in budgeting and planning to keep our programs healthy in this difficult time.”

Ms. Brenna’s accomplishments include budgeting, planning, developing and implementing such programs as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Refugee Resettlement, General Assistance, and the Workforce Investment Act. She also served as Legislative Director for the Utah State Department of Workforce Services.

“I’m honored to lead this agency and proud to work alongside such dedicated and professional people,” says Ms. Brenna. “I look forward to serving Salt Lake County’s senior population and enhancing the services that help them remain independent,” said Ms. Brenna.

About Aging Services

Aging Services is the division of Salt Lake County Government responsible for providing programs and services and advocating on behalf of the more than 135,629 seniors, 60 and older, living in Salt Lake County. Aging Services operates as a division within the Salt Lake County Department of Human Services.

For more information on the Division, visit the Aging Services website at www.aging.slco.org.


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Local First Utah Putt Your Art Out




Putt Your Art Out
with Local First Utah





The Salt Lake Arts Center, in partnership with the 337 Project, presents Contemporary Masters, an interactive and playable artist-designed miniature golf course. On August 25, Local First welcomes all partners and friends for a special evening of golf and gab, with all proceeds benefiting Local First Utah. Families are welcome, and partner businesses are encouraged to treat their staff and customers to a night of fun. Included in the ticket price is admission to an 18-hole mini golf course, drinks and light refreshments.

Salt Lake Art Center
20 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
7:00 pm - August 25, 2010

Ticket prices are as follows:
     · Single $15
     · Couple $25
     · Family $30
       (includes two drink tickets, and golf for the whole family)
     · Sponsor $100

Sponsor packages include admission, drinks and refreshments for eight guests. Sponsors may bring staff, family or customers. Sponsors will also receive sponsorship mentions, logo inclusion on all marketing materials, and will be thanked on the Local First Web site.

To RSVP to Putt Your Art Out, and reserve your spot, please e-mail intern@localfirst.org.


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SLCO Pursues Transportation Projects

Salt Lake County, Municipalities,
UDOT Pursue Transportation Projects

Salt Lake County is poised to issue $77 million worth of County Revenue Bonds designed to pay for major transportation infrastructure construction projects across the Salt Lake Valley. The State of Utah requested that the county partner to issue the bonds, which will be repaid from the State Highway Projects Fund.

“This will expedite completion of a number of important transportation projects and provide hundreds of jobs in Salt Lake County,” says Mayor Peter Corroon. “We are happy to assist UDOT and cities in Salt Lake County with making these projects a reality.”

Senate Bill 215, approved during the 2010 legislative session, makes it all possible. The legislation authorizes Salt Lake County to sign an interlocal agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and cities in the county to use the bonds for transportation projects.

The majority of the revenue ($68.5 million) will be transferred to UDOT to be used for state highway projects in the valley. The rest of the funding will go to local government entities, including:
     · $2 million to improve 2300 East in the county
     · $3.5 million to Salt Lake City for its North Temple project
     · $1.5 million to Murray City for 4800 South
     · $1.5 million to Riverton City for 13400 South
       (4000 W to 4570 W)
 
Salt Lake County has long supported major transportation corridor development in the valley, setting aside a portion of vehicle registration revenues for the Mountain View Corridor right-of-way purchase plus a portion of its local option sales tax for TRAX lines to Draper, West Jordan, West Valley City and the airport.
 
The County Council approved the agreement during its Committee of the Whole meeting August 3, 2010.
 
 
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SLCO Animal Services Answers ASPCA Challenge

Salt Lake County Animal Services
Answers the ASPCA
$100,000 Challenge!

Salt Lake County Animal Services has been accepted to compete in the ASPCA $100,000 Saving More Lives Challenge that began August 1st.

“We are very excited to join the 50 other shelters across the nation that are participating in this challenge to save more pet lives in our communities,” says Shawni Larrabee, Director. “With all of the changes and new programs at the County shelter, combined with all of the amazing pet loving citizens in our community, we believe we have a very good chance of winning this challenge.”

The ASPCA $100,000 Challenge runs from August 1st through October 31st and the shelter that has the greatest increase in the number of animals adopted, reunited with owners or trapped, neutered and returned (TNR program for feral cats) compared to the number completed last year will win the challenge and the award.

In addition to the main award, there is also a $25,000 Community Engagement award that will go either to the challenge winner or a runner up.

“People that can’t adopt can still help by getting involved and following our progress and new promotions on Facebook or at our website www.AdoptUtahPets.com. Getting the word out about the challenge is half of the battle and the community's involvment will make all of the difference."

For more information on the challenge visit: challenge.aspcapro.org.


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Corroon Endorses Wilderness Bill


Peter Corroon
Endorses Matheson
Wilderness Bill

 
 
After more than a year of consultation and modifications, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon has endorsed wilderness legislation, H.R. 5009, proposed by Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).
 
HR 5009 will expand existing wilderness for long-term watershed protection while assuring future generations will be able to access some of the County’s most beautiful assets.

“This legislation, including the important changes we’ve made in the past year, protects the watershed for future generations while also protecting the needs of our residents and businesses in the canyons,” says Mayor Corroon.

The Matheson wilderness bill is designed to preserve critical Wasatch Front watershed for future generations. The revised bill offers significant advantages and improvements for public and private property owners. These private property considerations were critical to the Mayor’s support.

“Utah is one of the fastest growing states in the nation, and the canyons’ watersheds are a major source of our drinking water, providing more than 50% of the drinking water for over 500,000 residents,” the Mayor adds.

Among the specifics in the legislation:
     · Allows for avalanche control provided by the U.S. Forest Service
       and the Town of Alta
     · Preserves existing water systems for canyon cabin owners
     · Preserves all utility corridors
     · Preserves road and trail management ability

The next step in the legislative process for the bill is second markup.


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04 August 2010

Comedic Musical Pirates of Penzance at HCT








Hale Centre Theatre
Presents Gilbert and Sullivan's
Pirates of Penzance








Charming Comedic Operetta Adapted to HCT’s Center Stage with Boldly Detailed Costumes, Complementary Choreography and “Happily Ever After” Ending.

Hale Centre Theatre (HCT), Utah’s premier family theatre, presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular comedic musical, “The Pirates of Penzance,” Aug. 10 through Sept. 25. A hysterical romp featuring operatic singing, pirates and tomfoolery, the show has entertained audiences for the past 130 years and continues to be a favorite.

Filled with outstanding vocals, HCT’s “The Pirates of Penzance” includes detailed costumes hand-crafted in boldly colored and patterned fabrics to lend unique flair to each character. The costumes are a vivid reflection of the upbeat and witty singing and dancing, which is the standout feature of the show. Keeping the focus on the music, HCT’s simple one-unit sets undergo a complete change during intermission to provide a new look and feel for each act. The show also includes a new “happily ever after” ending.

“Operas are typically stationary and meant for a stage with three back walls, but we’ve added some interesting choreography,” said director/choreographer Marilyn May Montgomery, who has worked on more than 50 HCT productions. “Even though the dancing is an added challenge for the actors as they sing, people will be blown away by their performance. Plus, our version allows the audience to be more involved in the show.”

Set in the docile seaside resort of Penzance in 1879, the story follows pirate trainee Frederick. Upon completing his 21st year apprenticing a tender-hearted band of pirates, he meets Mabel, the daughter of Maj. Gen. Stanley, and the two quickly fall in love. His romance is interrupted when he discovers that his February 29th birthday means that, technically, he only has a birthday every leap year. He is required to apprentice the pirates until his 21st birthday, and must therefore serve another 63 years. Mabel agrees to faithfully wait for him.

“The Pirates of Penzance” was Gilbert and Sullivan’s fifth collaboration. The London duo premiered the show on Dec. 31, 1879, in New York City, where it was well received by both audiences and critics. Earning three Tony awards, it has spawned several modernized productions and imitations. It remains popular today, taking its place alongside “The Mikado” and “H.M.S. Pinafore” as one of the most frequently played Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.

HCT’s “The Pirates of Penzance” is directed and choreographed by Marilyn May Montgomery with musical direction by Jennifer Parker Hohl. It stars Austin Dorman and Rhett Richins as Frederick; Bryon Finch and Bruce Bredeson as Maj. Gen. Stanley; and Camella Canete and Rebecca Lemon as Mabel. Other credits include costume designer Tamara Clayton, technical director and set designer Kacey Udy, lighting designer Spencer Brown and sound designer Dan Morgan.

Performances are Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinées each Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and occasional weekdays at 4 p.m. Ticket prices for Monday through Thursday evenings and matinees are $22 per adult and $15 per child (5-11 years); for Friday and Saturday evening shows tickets are $26 per adult and $16 per child (5-11 years). Tickets may be purchased online at www.halecentretheatre.org, via telephone at 801-984-9000 or at the Hale Centre Theatre box office at 3333 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, Utah.


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Gretchen Dietrich Named Executive Director of UMFA


Gretchen Dietrich
Named Executive Director of
Utah Museum of Fine Arts


Gretchen Dietrich, an innovative museum professional and a skilled administrator, has been selected as the Executive Director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA), effective August 1, 2010, pending notification of the Academic Senate and approval of the Board of Trustees.

Dietrich joined the UMFA staff in 2008 as director of public programs and curatorial affairs, and has served as the interim director of the museum since April 2009.

Raymond Tymas-Jones, associate vice president for the arts and dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah, says of Dietrich, “She is a proven administrator with an appetite for improving practices and she has a track record for making museums accessible to a diverse public. She is knowledgeable and has successfully demonstrated her potential as an astute museum executive.”

Dietrich, 42, holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, and a master’s degree in art history from Temple University, Philadelphia. She has 20 years experience in the museum field and has held positions of increasing responsibility at some of the finest art museums in the country. After beginning her career in the Special Exhibitions Department at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Dietrich shifted the focus of her early career to the field of museum education and public programming, and took the position of museum teacher in the Education Department at the same institution.. She subsequently worked as assistant curator of education at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where she ran an innovative community connections program for neighborhood schools funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

In 1999, Dietrich was named director of education at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., where she was responsible for an ambitious museum education program. In addition, as a member of the senior management team, she was active in all areas of museum planning, including successful fund raising and working with donors and the museum’s board of trustees. In 2004, Dietrich became the executive director of the Utah Museums Association, a nonprofit umbrella organization that advocates for the state’s museums.

Dietrich maintains a professional standing in the museum and nonprofit fields, and speaks frequently at national and regional professional conferences on subjects ranging from strategic planning, succession planning, and museum education to interpretation. She sits on the board of trustees of the Utah Nonprofits Association, whose mission is to serve as a resource for Utah’s diverse nonprofit institutions.

“I am honored to be named executive director of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, one of the great cultural assets of the Intermountain West, and am eager to build on the strengths of its terrific collections, exhibitions and educational programs,” Dietrich says. “Working together with the University of Utah administration, the UMFA’s accomplished staff and its dedicated advisory board and volunteer groups, I look forward to strengthening the museum’s relationship with the university community and our diverse statewide audiences. I am profoundly optimistic about our future and the vital role the Museum can play in the cultural life of our region,” Dietrich said.


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Melissa Ann Pinney: Girl Ascending at SL Art Center



Salt Lake Art Center
Presents
Girl Ascending



Melissa Ann Pinney: Girl Ascending. Photographing the Dreams and Expectations of Girlhood.

Salt Lake Art Center presents Girl Ascending, the photographs of Melissa Ann Pinney, in the Street Level Gallery August 6 through October 30, 2010. Melissa Ann Pinney will speak as part of the Art Center’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series on Friday, September 24 at 7:00 PM. See www.slartcenter.org for details on how to become a member and join us for a special member’s reception with the artist that evening.

Grounded in attentive observation of the world, Chicago-based photographer, Melissa Ann Pinney reveals how dreams and expectations of girlhood are constructed and communicated between mothers and daughters, society and friends. She intimately portrays her daughter, Emma, growing up and becoming an adolescent, providing fresh insights into her day to day life with family, friends and neighbors. One of eight children from a large, Catholic family, the artist has always been drawn to scenes of family that also express her interest in ritual, mystery and memory. While her photographs capture seemingly insignificant moments from a girl’s daily world, they signify mythic and heroic themes of the vital transformation that takes place when a girl enters into womanhood.

Art Center Location, Hours, and Parking:
Salt Lake Art Center is located at 20 South West Temple at the corner of 100 South on West Temple between Abravanel Hall and Salt Palace Convention Center. Telephone (801) 322-4323. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Art Center has extended public hours during Contemporary Masters to include Sundays through September 12, from noon to 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays and Holidays. Free parking for members available in the Marriott Hotel parking lot across the street. Admission is always free.


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Fiddling & Rock-n-Roll at Deer Valley® Music Festival

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s
Deer Valley® Music Festival
Concludes with
Fiddling and Rock-n-Roll

Mark O’Connor performs with the Utah Symphony followed by an evening of Led Zeppelin music.

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s 2010 Deer Valley® Music Festival offers three final performances before it concludes its summer series in Park City. On Wednesday, August 11 at 8:00 p.m. guest conductor David Lockington leads a Chamber performance at St. Mary’s Church featuring Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony. The final performances at Deer Valley® Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater feature violinist Mark O’Connor performing his own compositions with the orchestra on Friday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m. and the music of Led Zeppelin with a tribute band on Saturday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m.

August 13 ~ Mark O’Connor
Equally comfortable in the classical, bluegrass, fiddle and compositional worlds, violinist and multi-Grammy winner Mark O’Connor has taken the music world by storm and worked with artists from Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer to Alison Kraus and Bela Fleck.

August 14 ~ Music of Led Zeppelin
Performed by the Utah Symphony and amplified with a full rock band and screaming vocals, arranger Brent Havens and his ensemble capture Led Zeppelin’s sheer blast and power riff for riff. The evening features “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog” and “Immigrant Song.”

Tickets: Tickets for August 13 are $25 for the lawn, $10 for students and youth, $60 for families (maximum is 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18) and $60-$85 for reserved. Tickets for the performance on August 14 are $30 for the lawn, $15 for students, $85 for families and $60-$85 for reserved. Ticket prices will increase $5 the day of the performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling (801) 533-NOTE (6683), in person at the Abravanel Hall box office, or by visiting usuo.org. Tickets may also be purchased at Deer Valley® Signature’s stores, at the Park Silly Sunday Market, or through ArtTix Outlets.

Venue Information: Maximum chair height is nine inches from the ground. Please call ticket office in advance for limited wheelchair or other accessible seating: (801) 533-NOTE. Gates open to all ticket holders approximately two hours before the performance begins. Patrons must be present to save a spot in line; unattended items will be removed. Valid picture ID required to pick up tickets at will-call. No ticket reprinting available for General Admission seating. Food and drinks are allowed at the venue.


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Jim Bradley Named Honoree for Art Leadership




Jim Bradley Named
2010 Honoree
for Art Leadership





Salt Lake County Councilman Jim Bradley has been presented with the 2010 National Award for County Arts Leadership. Bradley received the award at National Association of Counties (NACo) annual meeting today in Reno, NV. The award is presented in the name of the Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading non profit organization for advancing the arts in the United States.

The award honors and elected official or leader who has significantly advanced the arts in their communities. Bradley’s leadership in Salt Lake’s cultural arts dates back to his four year term as county commission chair, 1991-1994.

As commissioner, Councilman Bradley oversaw the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts, including the planning and construction of the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. He was also the driving force behind in the successful campaign to name what was then Symphony Hall, “Maurice Abravanel Hall” recognizing the enormous contributions of the late long-time Utah Symphony conductor.

Bradley was also a driving force behind the initial creation of the Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) program. In 2009, ZAP funding was provided to 156 arts and cultural organizations in Salt Lake County.

“I’m not sure anyone should get an award for doing what they love,” says Bradley. “I am fortunate to live in a community that places a premium on the arts and much of what we have accomplished reflects the cultural values in Salt Lake County.”

Bradley also thanked the Americans For the Arts Governing Board for recognizing those who advance the arts, noting that support of local arts organizations is, “good policy, good politics, and good business.”


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