Movie Vending Machine from Spy Hop Productions

Spy Hop Productions Present

"Movie Vending Machine"

In this season of giving it is a challenge to decide where to put your dollar. This year Spy Hop has thrown out the traditional tools and challenged their creative staff and students to share their talent for storytelling with you using a camera, a few crafty materials, and a healthy dose of imagination!

Get ready to view a Spaghetti Western with a young Clint Eastwood in a Sergio Leone film. Spend a few minutes with brooding detective, Nic McSween, in a classic Film Noir. Or fall into a magic camera to experience a Fantasy World like that of Sid & Marty Krofft.

Regardless of your film genre choice, Spy Hop hopes you are inspired to further develop the ingenuity and creativity of our many young media makers and invest in the power of storytelling and the fun of Spy Hop.

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Utah Symphony Presents BBC Production of The Blue Planet

The Utah Symphony Presents

The Blue Planet Live!

The performance will feature the Utah Symphony with video from the BBC / Discovery series: The Blue Planet.

A unique show; a theatrical presentation of the most remarkable film sequences from the celebrated BBC / Discovery television series The Blue Planet. These sequences have been specially edited and are shown on giant screens, with the full Utah Symphony orchestra performing the music from the series, written by George Fenton. There are different emotional moments to appeal to a broad family audience, some funny, some spooky, and much of it highly emotional.

The evening will be narrated by Senator Orrin Hatch who will introduce the audience to the footage, giving them the amazing statistics and facts about what they are seeing as well as a behind the scenes account of what it was like to do the filming. There has never been such an elaborate or theatrical presentation of Natural History.

Whilst being entertaining it is eventually about a message. By witnessing the wonders of the oceans we can better understand how to protect them. It is a message that reaches adults and children alike. The response in London was so positive that The Blue Planet Live! is now on a world tour.

Abravanel Hall
Thursday, December 30, 2010 - 8:00 pm

David Cho, Conductor
Senator Orrin Hatch, Narrator

Program Credits:
     Created by George Fenton
     Orchestrations: Geoffrey Alexander
     Technical Director: Chris Szuberla
     Sound Supervisor: Scott Bauer

Tickets for the evening’s performances start at $30 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. $15 student tickets may be available on the day of show if seats are available.


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Annual Snowbird Summit Gala Fundraiser

Summit Gala:
Seven Summits,
Then and Now







Snowbird Seven Summits Mountaineers to Speak at Annual Summit Gala Fundraiser.

The Snowbird Renaissance Center’s annual Summit Gala will feature the oldest and one of the youngest Seven Summits mountaineers – Snowbird founder Dick Bass, age 81, and John Collinson, age 18 – at the Cliff Lodge on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The event features a five-course meal, tales of adventure and an auction to benefit the Snowbird Renaissance Center, Wasatch Adaptive Sports, Snowbird Sports Education Foundation and the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation.

Dick Bass became the first person to climb all Seven Summits (the highest peak on each continent) in 1985, inspiring countless other mountaineers in the wake of his historic feat. Bass will share stories from his inaugural summits as well as other tales of high-adventure as a lifelong lover of the mountains.

Joining Bass is John Collinson, who last year set the record as the youngest American to achieve the Seven Summits feat at the age of 17 (a mark which has since been eclipsed). Collinson will speak about his explorations as well as how his upbringing at Snowbird helped prepare him to tackle the world’s biggest mountains.

In addition to the presenters, the Summit Gala will include a five-course meal highlighted by filet mignon, and an auction featuring a Ruby Mountain heli-ski trip along with a three-day destination package to the Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa in Jackson Hole and many other outdoor items.

The Summit Gala will take place on Dec. 29 at the Cliff Lodge Ballroom starting with hors d’oeuvres service at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10 on the Snowbird Renaissance Center’s website at www.snowbirdrc.org or by calling Amy Phillips at (801) 933-2112. Your generous support will help raise the operating funds necessary to continue the Snowbird Renaissance Center’s mission of enhancing body, mind and spirit in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

DATE: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
TIME: 5:30 p.m. Reception & Silent Auction,
          7 p.m. Dinner, Entertainment, Live Auction
TICKETS: $125 or $1000 for a table of ten
Tickets can be purchased on www.snowbirdrc.org


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Ann Cannon to Discuss Boys and Books at SLCo Library

Salt Lake County Library & Utah Humanities

Present

An Evening with Ann Cannon

“Boys and Books – A Match Not Always Made in Heaven”

Salt Lake County Library and Utah Humanities Council are pleased to present speaker Ann Cannon who will discuss “Boys and Books – A Match Not Always Made in Heaven” on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at the Whitmore Library.

Parents and educators alike will tell you that the love of reading (sadly) doesn’t always come naturally to boys. Is there anything a concerned adult can do? Ann Cannon’s experiences as a teacher, bookseller, writer and mother of five sons have convinced her that the answer is yes. She’ll discuss strategies and specific titles that have been successful with boys. This program is especially for parents.

A columnist for the Deseret Morning News, Ann has published a number of books for children and young adults, and has taught children’s and young adult literature at Westminster College and Brigham Young University. She also works as a part-time bookseller at The King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City.

Ann Cannon: Discussion on "Boys and Books"
Whitmore Libray, 2197 Fort Union Blvd., Salt Lake City
Thursday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m.


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Winter Solstice Celebration at Red Butte Garden

Winter Solstice Celebration

Although the Winter Solstice marks the first day of winter it also signifies the circle of nature turning back toward longer days and more sunlight. Come and enjoy the return of the light at Red Butte Garden in the Children's Garden!

Activities will include making beeswax candles, ivy head wreaths, and pinecone bird feeders. Participants will also be able to warm up around our yule log or with a warm beverage. Guaranteed fun for the whole family!

Saturday, December 18, 10AM - 1PM. Free with general Garden admission, free for members.

Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, Utah


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Alta and Snowbird Are The Snowiest Entering December

Alta and Snowbird
Are The Snowiest





With 140 inches of snowfall to begin the 2010/11 season as of Dec. 1, Snowbird and Alta ski resorts have the most cumulative snowfall of any resorts in SKI Magazine’s top 50 resort rankings.

The Little Cottonwood Canyon resorts have received more than seven feet since Snowbird opened on Nov. 13. The water content of November snowfall was 11.02 inches, the highest November total in Snowbird’s 39-year history. Water content is a critical figure for early season snowfall: the higher the water content, the more effectively snowfall compiles and builds a base to open terrain. Snowbird’s overall snowfall water content was 176% above normal for November, meaning that last month’s 102 total inches was the equivalent of 177 inches of snowfall for a normal year.

Snowbird is currently offering over 3,000 vertical feet of skiing from the Aerial Tram, including terrain in Mineral Basin, High Baldy, Peruvian Gulch and Gad Valley.

“November’s series of consistent, quality snowfall has made for what can only be described as incredible mid-winter conditions to kick off December,” said Snowbird Vice President Dave Fields. “With fantastic snow, tons of terrain and plenty of affordable lodging, there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes and experience this skiing for yourself!”

Snowbird has topped 600 inches for three years in a row and provides the longest ski and snowboard season in Utah.


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Ongoing Exhibition of Trevor Southey Works at UMFA

Trevor Southey:
Reconciliation



NEW EVENT!
A Conversation with Artist Trevor Southey
Saturdays, January 22 and 29 • 2 pm
Join UMFA for a conversation with Trevor Southey. Gain insight into his retrospective exhibition and seize the opportunity to meet the artist in person.

Trevor Southey: Reconciliation
On view through February 13, 2011

This retrospective of the life and work of artist Trevor Southey gives prominence to four life passages that have defined Southey’s character and art: his youth in Rhodesia and education in England; his life as a practicing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his desire for a utopian lifestyle created around family, farming, and art; Southey’s decision to acknowledge his homosexuality in 1982, which coincided with the first major public awareness of the AIDS epidemic; and the reconciliation of his life decisions as expressed in his revised artistic approach to the human form. This exhibition is generously supported by the B.W. Bastian Foundation, Jim Dabakis and Stephen Justesen, and Tom and Mary McCarthey.

(Image: Trevor Southey (1940–), Remembered Light, 1996, oil on canvas. Collection of Phil White, Salt Lake City, Utah.)

Utah Museum of Fine Arts
University of Utah Campus
Marcia & John Price Museum Building
410 Campus Center Dr
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

Museum Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am–8 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am–5 pm
Closed Mondays and holidays


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Annual Public Art Open House at SLCo Government Center

Annual Public
Art Open House




Tuesday, December 7, at Salt Lake County Government Center.

Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon and the Art Selection Committee will host the County’s annual Public Art Open House at the Salt Lake County Government Center on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The purpose of the open house is to highlight the 17 new pieces of art added to the County’s collection in 2010. Mayor Corroon will introduce the artists and donors responsible for the new additions.

The Salt Lake County Art Collection exists to enrich people’s lives by exhibiting, preserving, collecting and fostering the understanding of Utah works of art.

What: Salt Lake County Art Collection Public Reception
Who: Mayor Peter Corroon & Salt Lake County Art Selection Committee
Date: Tuesday December 7, 2010
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Program begins at 6:00pm
Where: Atrium, North Building
             Salt Lake County Government Center
             2001 South State Street

Salt Lake County Art Collection facts:
Ø In 2010, the County acquired 17 new artworks for the collection
Ø Three works are from young contemporary artists
Ø 14 works were gifted to the collection from Salt Lake County
    citizens
Ø Collection now numbers 580
Ø SLCo’s is the largest collection of Utah art currently on public
    display

Background of SLCo Art Collection:
Percent-for-art (or public art as it has become known) legislation mandates or allows a percent of the construction budget for public building to be dedicated for the purchase or commission of art. Salt Lake County commissioners adopted the program in May of 1982. When the Salt Lake County Government Center buildings were under construction in 1985, a volunteer committee was formed to recommend acquisitions for the buildings. The committee was given 1% ($250,000.00) of the building’s budget for beautification.

The committee still operates today with an annual budget for acquisitions. This committee decides what new pieces of art will be purchased and accepted by donation. All works in the collection are on public display for all residents to see.

The collection began with 207 works in 1985, and stands at 580 today. Approximately 20% of the works in the collection were donated.

The majority of the collection is located in the County Government Center buildings; however, the County’s art can also be viewed in all County Branch Libraries, Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Wheeler Farm, Calvin L. Rampton/Salt Palace Convention Center, South Towne Exposition Center and other County-owned facilities.

The Salt Lake County Art Collection is an eclectic collection of art. What brings the collection together is Utah. Each artist has lived or worked in Utah, or is currently working in Utah.


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Mayor Corroon’s Next Open Door December 9th

Open Door Meetings
with Mayor Corroon



Mayor Peter Corroon’s final Open Door Meeting of the year will be held Thursday, December 9, 2010.

The first come, first served meetings will be held in the Mayor’s Office on the second floor of the Salt Lake County Government Center.

No appointment is necessary for the open door sessions which run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

These meetings give the Mayor an opportunity to meet with citizens who might otherwise have a difficult time scheduling an appointment.

Each meeting runs approximately 10 minutes. Signing up for the meetings will be in person only beginning one hour before the 3:30 p.m. start time.

Event: Mayor’s Open Door Meeting
Who: Mayor Corroon / Interested Citizens
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2009
Time: Sign Up Begin: 2:30 p.m., in person
Meetings: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Place: Mayor’s Office, N-2100 (2nd Floor, North Building)
           Salt Lake County Government Center
           2001 South State Street


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