37-Inch Snowstorm Delights Skiers & Snowboarders

Photograph by Matt Crawley

37-Inch Snowstorm Delights
Skiers and Snowboarders

Another major storm has left more than three feet of snow blanketing Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort since Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013.

“In about 50 years, I’m going to be telling my grandkids about this storm,” said Jodie Stackhouse, a guest who was snowboarding Tuesday morning. “I could really use a snorkel out there!”

The Little Cottonwood Canyon resort has received 222 inches of snow this season, and more snow is in the forecast through Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.

“Skiers and snowboarders are thrilled to have such amazing conditions,” said Dave Fields, Vice President of Resort Operations. “The snow is waist-deep, but blows over your head when you are skiing down the mountain.”

Located just 29 miles from Salt Lake International Airport, Snowbird is North America’s most accessible resort destination.


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Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Presents TWO - Kaleidoscope

Ririe-Woodbury Presents 
TWO - Kaleidoscope

Ririe-Woodbury Offers Last Chance To See Nikolais In SLC For Years.
February 1-2 at 7 pm, February 2 at 2 pm at the Capitol Theatre.

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company presents, TWO - Kaleidoscope, a show for all ages, on the stage of the spectacular Capitol Theatre, February 1 and 2 at 7pm and February 2 at 2pm. Kaleidoscope features some of the most-loved dances by choreographic genius Alwin Nikolais. The performance include “Gallery,” which premiered in Salt Lake City last year, as well as audience favorites such as “Tensile Involvement,” “Noumenon Mobilus,” and “Kaleidoscope.” This will be the last opportunity to see Nikolais works performed in Salt Lake City for years.

Garish clowns, frolicking in a black light filled arcade, set the stage to entertain us in excerpts from the bitterly hilarious “Gallery,” being shown for only the second time in Salt Lake City. Giant elastic bands that define space like an enormous cat’s cradle give form to the exciting work “Tensile Involvement.” “Noumenon” fascinates us with dancers moving in strict unison, creating dynamic forms while completely enshrouded in silver bags. The work “Kaleidoscope” brings strange-footed dancers balancing on discs, men hanging precariously out in space and a pair of dancers on a journey while balancing a long pole between their feet. The final section, a statement on fashion, features outlandish costumes, which are changed on a whim by the characters on stage.

The New York Times wrote, "There is still nothing else like 'Kaleidoscope' on the stage today—even in the Nikolais repertory. Anyone who has not seen it, should." This exciting collection of Nikolais’ works is great entertainment for people of all ages.

Nikolais’ unique, multi-media dance theatre has served as an inspiration for current artists such as the Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, Pilobolus, and Momix. Ririe-Woodbury is the only professional dance company licensed to perform a full evening of his works since his death over 16 years ago, and the entire production is under the artistic direction of Alberto del Saz of the Nikolais/Louis. Former Ririe-Woodbury dancer Elizabeth Kelley-Wilberg and dancers Kai Medeiros, Aaron Perlstein, and Jacquelyn Potts-Hand lend their talents to the Company as guest dancers for the entire production.

In addition to the public performances, Ririe-Woodbury will perform five student matinees, which are open and free to all Utah schools. Approximately 7,000 students and teachers will see this performance at no charge thanks to funding from the Utah State Office of Education POPS Program, the Utah Arts Council, the Salt Lake Arts Council, and Ririe-Woodbury corporate, foundation, and individual sponsors who also play a large role in allowing the continuation of these matinees.

Tickets available at arttix.org, 801-355-ARTS, or any ArtTix Box Office.

TWO - Kaleidoscope
February 1-2 at 7 pm, February 2 at 2 pm

Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT


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TV Stars to Perform in Utah Symphony Program

TV Stars to Perform Popular Music Favorites
in Utah Symphony Program

February 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. in Abravanel Hall.

Dance pros from the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars” and finalists from “American Idol’ and “So You Think You Can Dance” will join the Utah Symphony for “Ballroom with a Twist,” a live orchestrated music and dance program choreographed by Emmy-nominated Louis van Amstel.

Led by Principal Pops Conductor Jerry Steichen, the concert will feature musical theater, R&B, jazz and popular music favorites such as “I Got Rhythm,” “Walking in Memphis,” “The Prayer,” “I Have Nothing,” “Feeling Good,” and “Without Love,” Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. in Abravanel Hall.

The show will feature dancing and vocals by ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” pros Chelsie Hightower, Dmitry Chaplin and Tristan MacManus, FOX’s “American Idol” finalists Gina Glocksen, David Hernandez and Von Smith, and FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” finalists Randi Lynn Strong, Legacy Perez and Jonathan Platero.

Chelsie Hightower, a fan favorite who, like Dmitry Chaplin, appeared as a finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance“ before garnering a recurring ‘pro’ spot on “Dancing With The Stars,” has Utah ties, along with Randi Lynn Strong. Both female dancers lived in Utah Valley prior to their reality television careers.

Many Utahns will also likely recognize vocalist David Hernandez, who competed against Utah-favorites David Archuleta and Brooke White in season 7 of “American Idol.”

Tickets can be purchased by calling (801) 355-ARTS (2787), in person at the Abravanel Hall ticket office (123 W. South Temple) or by visiting www.utahsymphony.org.


Cast Breakdown

“Dancing with the Stars” Pros
Dmitry Chaplin (Seasons 9, 12)
Chelsie Hightower (Seasons 8-12, 14-15)
Tristan MacManus (Seasons 12-15)

“American Idol” Finalists
Gina Glocksen (Season 6)
David Hernandez (Season 7)
Von Smith (Season 8)

“So You Think You Can Dance” Finalists
Legacy Perez (Season 6)
Jonathan Platero (Season 5)
Randi Lynn Strong (Season 5)
Dmitry Chaplin (Season 2)
Chelsie Hightower (Season 4)


About the Guest Artists

• Dmitry Chaplin is a Russian dancer and Emmy-nominated choreographer, best known for being a Top 10 finalist on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance (Season 2).

Chaplin also finished in 2nd place in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars with singer, Mýa. He recently competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars with supermodel Petra Němcová. They were the fourth couple eliminated on April 19, 2011. Chaplin also choreographed Chelsie Hightower and Joshua Allen in an Argentine Tango to "A Los Amigos" from the Forever Tango soundtrack in July 2008; a year later he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography.

Before his television fame, Chaplin partnered with Heidi Groskreutz and was a national finalist in US National Amateur Dancesport Championships in Provo, Utah that occurred on March 11, 2006.

• Chelsie Kay Hightower is a Latin ballroom dancer, who is best known for being a regular dance partner, trainer and choreographer on the ABC competition show Dancing with the Stars.

She began dancing when she was nine years old and received conventional training since the age of 14. Hightower performed in musical theaters across the United States. She was a U.S. Worlds finalist in 2005, and competed on Team USA. She graduated from Timpanogos High School, then attended Utah Valley University.

At age 18, she made her television debut on season four of So You Think You Can Dance. She was eliminated from the U.S. reality TV show on July 31, 2008 after making it to the top six. Hightower then joined the season eight cast of "Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer and has continued competing on the show in seasons 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

• Tristan MacManus, born July 23, 1982, is an Irish dancer, best known for his appearances on Dancing with the Stars.

After numerous world tours and a year teaching Ballroom and Latin dancing in Boston, he returned to Europe to join the cast of “Dirty Dancing” as Dance Captain. He then went on to do a second stint on The West End stage in London. He also appeared in the film “Ella Enchanted.”

MacManus made his first appearance on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars as part of the "dance troupe," performing multiple dances during the results shows. In the show's thirteenth season he returned along with fellow troupe member, Peta Murgatroyd, to compete as a dance-pro partner to a celebrity contestant, and has continued competing in seasons 12, 13, 14, and 15.

• Gina Glocksen, born July 4, 1984 in Chicago, is an American singer who was the ninth-place finisher on the sixth season of American Idol. She was eliminated on April 4,2007and previously appeared in season 5. Glocksen is the first among the few contestants to have been eliminated in Hollywood round in an earlier season and then place in a later one. During and since the show, she had become known for her rock style.

• David Anthony Hernandez, born May 31, 1983 in Phoenix, is an American singer and the twelfth place finalist of FOX's seventh season of the television series American Idol.

Hernandez began singing at age six. His grandfather took him to his first audition for a local theater company, Valley Youth Theater. David was chosen for one of the lead roles, and decided on a career singing and performing.[3] Hernandez used to train at Voices, a vocal coaching studio, and also sang with a local Phoenix cover group called Tribe 7.

• Vaughn Lee "Von" Smith, born June 15, 1986, is an American singer and internet personality. Smith gained success via his YouTube videos that garnered national attention, which led to an appearance on The View in February 2007. He soon signed a recording contract with Kon Live Distribution. In 2009, Smith auditioned for the eighth season of American Idol reaching the Top 36. In 2012 he was featured as the ultimate "opening act" for the season finale of the United States reality show of the same name, performing as the opener at Lady Gaga's Brisbane, Australia show on June 14, 2012.

• Jonathan Lee “Legacy” Perez is a 28 year old b-boy (breakdancer) from Miami, Florida. He began dancing at the age of 15 after being influenced by dancers at a local skate park. He has also appeared in the movies B-Girl and Step Up 3D. Perez also appeared in season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance with partner Kathryn McCormick. He was eliminated in Week 7 of the show along with Mollee Gray.

• Jonathan Platero, born May 24, 1988, is a salsa dancer from New York City. Platero was a gymnast before he began dancing at age 16. He is a graduate of Seminole High School, was a World Salsa finalist in 2006-2007 and performed as a dancer and acrobat in “High School Musical.” He was paired up with Contemporary jazz dancer Karla Garcia in the fifth season of So You Think You Can Dance, but was eliminated in the third week. Jonathan can be seen as one of the dancers in the "Physical" number in the ABC television series “Glee” (Bad Reputation). He can also appeared as one of the principal dancers of the "Cinderella Christmas" Panto production at The El Portal Theatre for the 2011-2012 shows.

• Randi Lynn Strong (formerly Randi Evans), born on August 12, 1985, is a Contemporary dancer from Orem, Utah, partnered with Evan Kasprzak in the fifth season of So You Think You Can Dance, and was eliminated in week 6 of the competition along with Kūpono Aweau. She began dancing at an early age and performed in the closing ceremonies at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. She studied Elementary Education at Utah Valley University.


Program

Ballroom with a Twist
       Fosse- The Look of Love
       I Got Rhythm
       Singin' in the Rain
       Feeling Good
       Five Guys Named Moe
       Early in the Morning
       Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
       Techno Paso
       Without Love
       You Can't Stop the Beat
       I Have Nothing
       When You Say Nothing At All
       With You I'm Born Again
       Walkin' in Memphis
       Girls Gone Wild

       Intermission

       The Prayer
       Classical Medley
       When You Say You Love Me
       Italian Job
       Havana
       Batucada
       Suavemente
       Quiéreme Mucho
       Guantanamera
       Ran Kan Kan
       Zoot Suit Riot
       Swingtime Jive
       Swingtime Reprise


Abravanel Hall
123 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah


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Utah Symphony Chorus Seeking Basses

Utah Symphony Chorus Seeking Basses

The Utah Symphony Chorus is now seeking basses for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season.

Upcoming repertoire for the chorus includes music from “Do You Hear the People Sing: From Les Mis to Miss Saigon” March 1 and 2, and Shoenberg’s “Friede auf Erden” April 12-13. Interested singers should have significant choral and vocal performance experience.

Auditions will be held by appointment only, scheduled by contacting Susanne Sheston (801-869-9083).


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Snowbird Launches Blue Bird Ski Discount

Inversion Diversion:
Snowbird Launches Blue Bird Ski Discount

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is offering a $20 discount on lift tickets on days it deems the inversion in the Salt Lake Valley is most intense, helping residents escape the poor air quality of the city and enjoy the clean air in the mountains.

“Although you can’t see it from the valley, the skies are blue and the sun is shining at Snowbird during most inversions,” said Dave Fields, Vice President of Resort Operations. “We’re calling it the ‘Blue Bird’ discount to remind locals that the air is clear at Snowbird.”

Snowbird will announce the Blue Bird discount days on its Facebook and Twitter pages, www.Facebook.com/SnowbirdUT and https://twitter.com/Snowbird, by 5 p.m. the day before the discount will be offered. Guests may then ask for the Blue Bird discount at any Snowbird ticket window to receive $20 off a full-price all-day adult lift ticket, and $10 off a full-price all-day child (age 7-12) lift ticket. The resort is also offering a $10 discount on ski and snowboard rentals at Creekside Sports on designated Blue Bird days. To receive the discount on rentals, print the coupon at www.snowbird.com/winter/rentals/creekside/.

The first Blue Bird day will be tomorrow, January 18. Snowbird encourages visitors to carpool or take public transportation to the resort. Information on Utah Transit Authority’s Ski Service may be found at www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-SkiService.

“We’re trying to create a silver lining for the inversion, and not contribute to it,” said Fields. “Please carpool or take the bus to the resort to help reduce the number of vehicles on the road.”


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Cottonwood Canyons Foundation Receives 11,602 Volunteer Hours in 2012

Cottonwood Canyons Foundation Receives
11,602 Volunteer Hours in 2012

The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF) announced it received 11,602 hours of service from its volunteers through its educational and environmental stewardship programs this year, including pulling invasive weeds, creating and maintaining trails, and education programs such as guided tours and school field trips with elementary school students.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the extraordinary gift of service we’ve received this year from volunteers,” said Jessie Walthers, Executive Director of CCF. “Volunteers are very much at the heart of our organization, and we’re proud of the difference their efforts have made in the Cottonwood Canyons.”

The mission of CCF is to work to continuously improve the environments of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons through education and stewardship. CCF was created, in partnership with the Cottonwood Canyons ski areas and the U.S. Forest Service, to help educate the public on the canyons’ importance as a watershed and how to promote their ecological health.

“CCF aims to educate as many people as possible who utilize the canyons so their interactions with this unique environment are as careful and sustainable as possible,” said Walthers. “We also aim to create ways we can all give back to a natural environment that gives so much to us, including our drinking water and just an amazing place to be and recreate.” “It’s important to take this step to give back if we wish to continue to enjoy the area into the future. And we feel fortunate so many people in our community choose to give back by participating with us in these projects,” Walthers said.

CCF reaches thousands of people through its educational programs each year, including the Wasatch Wildflower Festival, Tour with a Ranger, naturalist tours and more.

Some highlights this year:

• CCF Education Programs: School Field Trip Program.
Developed in Partnership with the Salt Lake City Watershed, this program is linked to 4th Grade Utah Core Curriculum and includes fall and summer Stream-Side Science Trips at Silver Lake and Winter Snowshoe Ecology field trips. This year, 2,411students participated and volunteers contributed 261 hours for training and guiding.

• Tour with a Ranger.
Naturalist-trained volunteers lead nature tours at the four Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts, and interact with the public to provide watershed, public lands, natural history and ecological information. This year, volunteers gave 5,668 hours of service in this education program and reached over 8,000 people.

• Wildflower Festival.
Volunteer guides lead wildflower walks for the public over three days at the four resorts to celebrate the wildflower blooms and to create a careful interaction with the wildflowers in this peak season of summer visitorship. Volunteers educate visitors on ecology of the area, watershed, and leave-no-trace ways of celebrating this resource. This year, volunteers contributed 690 hours of service for training and leading tours.

• On-the-ground Stewardship Programs.
CCF’s environmental stewardship program also included 190 volunteers contributing 475 hours to pulling invasive weeds, and 672 volunteers contributing 4,139 hours to building and maintaining trails.

CCF was founded in 2002 and has a 10-year track-record of delivering quality education programs and on-the-ground results in its stewardship programs. It is an independent, non-political, 501(c)3 organization.


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Free Storytelling Concert with Bill Harley

Free Storytelling Concert with Bill Harley

Free Storytelling Concert
Monday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.
Viridian Event Center

Genuine, irreverent, universal, ridiculous and original, Bill Harley is a two-time Grammy award-winning artist who uses songs and stories to paint a vibrant picture of growing up, schooling and family life.

Join Salt Lake County Library for this free storytelling concert on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Viridian Event Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Recommended for families with kids ages four and older. Children are required to remain seated with parents during the event.

Presented in partnership with the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival.

Viridian Event Center
8030 South 1825 West
West Jordan, Utah


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Harry Potter Yule Ball for Teens

Harry Potter Yule Ball for Teens

Teens ages 12-18 won't want to miss the free Harry Potter Yule Ball at the Viridian Event Center on Friday, January 18 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Costumes or formal dress are encouraged, but not required.

There will be a performance by the band Chasing Chance, a presentation by the Rocky Mountain Muggles costume troupe, ballroom dancing with a DJ, crafts & activities, and it's all free. The Viridian Event Center is located at 8030 South 1825 West adjoining the West Jordan Library.

Presented in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Muggles and Community Chapter of The Harry Potter Alliance.


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