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For Immediate Release
December 12, 2012
Media Contact:
Stephanie Perkins
stephanie@rdtutah.org
801-297-4249
RDT's Ring Around the Rose presents
Ballet West
January 12, 2013 | 11:00 am
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 W Broadway)
Jeanne Wagner Theater
Tickets: $5, through ArtTix, 801-355-ARTS
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Repertory Dance Theatre's "Ring Around the Rose" program presents Ballet West on January 12, 2013 at 11:00 am.
Ballet West returns as an annual favorite on the Ring Around the Rose series with a show sure to delight ages 3 to 103. The world-renowned company will present a performance designed to give children an introduction to the art of ballet. Using the story and characters of "The Nutcracker" Ballet West II company dancers and a narrator show the audience how the basic elements of dance, music and the visual arts combine into a complete presentation. The audience will see both a portion of "The Nutcracker", as well as hear from the dancers directly about what it takes to work in the field. As is the case with all Ring Around the Rose shows, the performance will be "wiggle-friendly" and interactive. Children will be able to participate both from their seats in the beautiful Jeanne Wagner Theatre, and a few lucky ones will have the opportunity to dance on stage. Children and families alike won't want to miss this fun and unique show!
Who: Ballet West
What: Ring Around the Rose
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:00 am
Where: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101)
How: $5 tickets available through ArtTix (www.arttix.org, 801-355-ARTS, or at the box office)***About Repertory Dance Theatre's Ring Around the Rose seriesRing Around The Rose is a wiggle friendly series of performances for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts including dance, theatre, music and storytelling. All shows begin at 11:00am at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W Broadway, SLC. Shows are $5 (kids 2 and under are free). Ring Around The Rose is supported in part by: The Utah Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Salt Lake City Arts Council, the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts & Parks Program, and the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation.
For more info visit rdtutah.org
High resolution photos are available upon request.***Repertory Dance Theatre
138 West 300 South | PO Box 510427
Salt Lake City UT 84151-0427
(801) 534-1000 | rdt@rdtutah.org
www.rdtutah.org
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January 2013 Exhibitions and Events @ Utah Museum of Fine Arts (Various dates in January, Salt Lake City)
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Utah Museum of Fine Arts
January 2013 Exhibitions and Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
Highlights of the Collection Tour
6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month and 1:30 p.m. on all Saturdays and Sundays |
FREE with general Museum admission
Experience the UMFA galleries through a thirty-minute tour with a docent. No pre-registration necessary.
Third Saturday for Families: House SculpturesJanuary 19 | 1-4 pmThe exhibition 5 Blocks shows how students in the Salt Lake region explored the five blocks around their school to create fantastic sculptures about their neighborhood. At this Third Saturday, participants will be inspired by the 5 Blocks exhibition and make a sculpture of their house or another special building in their neighborhood.
Chamber Music SeriesWednesday, January 23 | 7 pmExperience the harmonious convergence of music and art at the UMFA with a Chamber Music Series performance. A saxophone quartet from the University of Utah’s School of Music will perform a diverse concert. Each piece will be paired with a work of art displayed in the UMFA galleries to explore the connections between the live music and artwork exhibited. The performance is free and open to the public.
Disfarmer: The Cleburne PortraitsLecture by Donna Poulton, Curator of Art of Utah and the WestFilm Screening of Disfarmer: A Portrait of AmericaWednesday, January 30 | 7 pmIn the small mountain town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, portrait photographer Mike Disfarmer captured the lives and emotions of the people of rural America during the two World Wars and the Great Depression. This lecture and documentary film situate Disfarmer as an American master by focusing on his influence in the modern Manhattan art world and the legacy he left behind in his hometown of Heber Springs. (Film Producer Dennis Mohr, Public Pictures, 2012)
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
Mike Disfarmer: Cleburne County PortraitsOpens January 24, 2013The Coen Brothers, Ralph Lauren and guitarist Bill Frisell are just a few artists who have found inspiration in the photographs of Mike Disfarmer. A small town photographer from Heber Springs, Arkansas, Disfarmer used glass plate negatives to create snapshot size photographs as keepsakes for the local community. The stark minimalism of his studio backdrops, especially those used during the 1930s and through the war years, effectively isolate his subjects and in doing so create intimate, deeply human portraits of them. The dignity of hard work and the vagaries of rural life can be read in the faces and demeanor of the many people who sat for his ‘penny portraits'.
salt 6: Emre Huner On view through January 13, 2013 salt 6: Emre Huner features the premier of a new film by the Turkish, Berlin-based artist, whose work explores questions surrounding progress, modernity, science fiction, and utopian impulses.
Nancy Holt: Sightlines
On view through January 20, 2013
Nancy Holt: Sightlines will offer an in-depth look at the early projects of this important American artist whose pioneering work falls at the intersection of art, architecture, and time-based media. Since the late 1960s, Holt has created a far-reaching body of work, including Land art, films, videos, site-specific installations, artist's books, concrete poetry, and major sculpture commissions. Nancy Holt: Sightlines showcases the artist's transformation of the perception of the landscape through the use of different observational modes in her early films, videos, and related works from 1966 to 1980. With her novel use of cylindrical forms, light, and techniques of reflection, Holt developed a unique aesthetics of perception, which enabled visitors to her sites like Sun Tunnels (1973-76), located in Utah's Great Basin, to engage with the landscape in new and challenging ways.
Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism
On view through March 18, 2013Dale Nichols is well known as the fourth major Regionalist artist, alongside Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and John Stueart Curry. Their work, created in the Midwest during the Great Depression, defined a period in American art when artists turned toward the land and known narratives in hope of creating uniquely American themes and styles of art. The UMFA is delighted to offer Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism, an exhibition spanning much of his long career. Nichols' early paintings focused on the often-difficult relationship between Midwest farmers and their land. His stylized landscapes and red barns, representing both shelter and sustenance, held images of hope for a struggling nation and honored the agrarian ideal. By the 1940s Nichols indulged his wanderlust, traveling repeatedly to Alaska and spending extended periods of time in Guatemala and Mexico. Paintings from this period are represented in this exhibition as well.
5 Blocks
On view through April 21, 20135 Blocks is an exhibition of youth artwork created in collaboration with UMFA educators by students at Hawthorne Elementary (Salt Lake City School District) and Granger High School (Granite School District). By investigating a five block area near their school, students demystified how we shape the spaces we live in and how those spaces shape us. Through a variety of media, this exhibition shares with viewers what students discovered when they left the classroom and got a chance to engage with the city. During the planning of this exhibition UMFA educators consulted with Damon Rich, a nationally recognized designer and artist who currently serves as the Urban Designer for the City of Newark, New Jersey.
**Exhibition dates are subject to change.
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Utah Museum of Fine Arts
University of Utah
Marcia & John Price Museum Building
410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 581-7332
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 am–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 am–8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am–5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and holidays
Visit our website: umfa.utah.edu
General Admission
UMFA Members FREE
Adults $7
Youth (ages 6-18) $5
Seniors & Students $5
Children under 6 FREE
U students, staff & faculty FREE
Active duty military personnel FREE
Thanks to the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks fund, the UMFA opens its doors for FREE on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of the month.
January 2013 Exhibitions and Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
Highlights of the Collection Tour
6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month and 1:30 p.m. on all Saturdays and Sundays |
FREE with general Museum admission
Experience the UMFA galleries through a thirty-minute tour with a docent. No pre-registration necessary.
Third Saturday for Families: House SculpturesJanuary 19 | 1-4 pmThe exhibition 5 Blocks shows how students in the Salt Lake region explored the five blocks around their school to create fantastic sculptures about their neighborhood. At this Third Saturday, participants will be inspired by the 5 Blocks exhibition and make a sculpture of their house or another special building in their neighborhood.
Chamber Music SeriesWednesday, January 23 | 7 pmExperience the harmonious convergence of music and art at the UMFA with a Chamber Music Series performance. A saxophone quartet from the University of Utah’s School of Music will perform a diverse concert. Each piece will be paired with a work of art displayed in the UMFA galleries to explore the connections between the live music and artwork exhibited. The performance is free and open to the public.
Disfarmer: The Cleburne PortraitsLecture by Donna Poulton, Curator of Art of Utah and the WestFilm Screening of Disfarmer: A Portrait of AmericaWednesday, January 30 | 7 pmIn the small mountain town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, portrait photographer Mike Disfarmer captured the lives and emotions of the people of rural America during the two World Wars and the Great Depression. This lecture and documentary film situate Disfarmer as an American master by focusing on his influence in the modern Manhattan art world and the legacy he left behind in his hometown of Heber Springs. (Film Producer Dennis Mohr, Public Pictures, 2012)
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
Mike Disfarmer: Cleburne County PortraitsOpens January 24, 2013The Coen Brothers, Ralph Lauren and guitarist Bill Frisell are just a few artists who have found inspiration in the photographs of Mike Disfarmer. A small town photographer from Heber Springs, Arkansas, Disfarmer used glass plate negatives to create snapshot size photographs as keepsakes for the local community. The stark minimalism of his studio backdrops, especially those used during the 1930s and through the war years, effectively isolate his subjects and in doing so create intimate, deeply human portraits of them. The dignity of hard work and the vagaries of rural life can be read in the faces and demeanor of the many people who sat for his ‘penny portraits'.
salt 6: Emre Huner On view through January 13, 2013 salt 6: Emre Huner features the premier of a new film by the Turkish, Berlin-based artist, whose work explores questions surrounding progress, modernity, science fiction, and utopian impulses.
Nancy Holt: Sightlines
On view through January 20, 2013
Nancy Holt: Sightlines will offer an in-depth look at the early projects of this important American artist whose pioneering work falls at the intersection of art, architecture, and time-based media. Since the late 1960s, Holt has created a far-reaching body of work, including Land art, films, videos, site-specific installations, artist's books, concrete poetry, and major sculpture commissions. Nancy Holt: Sightlines showcases the artist's transformation of the perception of the landscape through the use of different observational modes in her early films, videos, and related works from 1966 to 1980. With her novel use of cylindrical forms, light, and techniques of reflection, Holt developed a unique aesthetics of perception, which enabled visitors to her sites like Sun Tunnels (1973-76), located in Utah's Great Basin, to engage with the landscape in new and challenging ways.
Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism
On view through March 18, 2013Dale Nichols is well known as the fourth major Regionalist artist, alongside Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and John Stueart Curry. Their work, created in the Midwest during the Great Depression, defined a period in American art when artists turned toward the land and known narratives in hope of creating uniquely American themes and styles of art. The UMFA is delighted to offer Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism, an exhibition spanning much of his long career. Nichols' early paintings focused on the often-difficult relationship between Midwest farmers and their land. His stylized landscapes and red barns, representing both shelter and sustenance, held images of hope for a struggling nation and honored the agrarian ideal. By the 1940s Nichols indulged his wanderlust, traveling repeatedly to Alaska and spending extended periods of time in Guatemala and Mexico. Paintings from this period are represented in this exhibition as well.
5 Blocks
On view through April 21, 20135 Blocks is an exhibition of youth artwork created in collaboration with UMFA educators by students at Hawthorne Elementary (Salt Lake City School District) and Granger High School (Granite School District). By investigating a five block area near their school, students demystified how we shape the spaces we live in and how those spaces shape us. Through a variety of media, this exhibition shares with viewers what students discovered when they left the classroom and got a chance to engage with the city. During the planning of this exhibition UMFA educators consulted with Damon Rich, a nationally recognized designer and artist who currently serves as the Urban Designer for the City of Newark, New Jersey.
**Exhibition dates are subject to change.
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Utah Museum of Fine Arts
University of Utah
Marcia & John Price Museum Building
410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 581-7332
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 am–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 am–8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am–5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and holidays
Visit our website: umfa.utah.edu
General Admission
UMFA Members FREE
Adults $7
Youth (ages 6-18) $5
Seniors & Students $5
Children under 6 FREE
U students, staff & faculty FREE
Active duty military personnel FREE
Thanks to the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks fund, the UMFA opens its doors for FREE on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of the month.
Opening @ CUAC ( December 22, 2012-January 14, 2013, Salt Lake City)
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AFTER THE END
Exhibition dates: December 22, 2012-January 14, 2013
Exhibition opening reception: Saturday, December 22, 2012 8pm-10pm.
CUAC hours: w-f 12-7pm, sat 12-4pm.
CUAC
175 East 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
www.cuartcenter.org
for images of the show, please contact me at adambateman@gmail.com
?After the End,? is a celebration of the opening of a new space and the beginning of a new era for CUAC after eviction from our long time home in Ephraim. This exhibition marks the continuation of world-class programming CUAC has come to be known for and includes the work of artists Rebecca Campbell, Daniel Everett, Cara Despain, Lenka Konopasek, Bruce Case, Venessa Gromek, Matthew Choberka, Annie Kennedy, Jason Metcalf, and Richard Burde.
There is something essentially sublime about the apocalypse. The possibility of global catastrophe, like the Grand Canyon, and like a good sunset, is as beautiful as it is terrifying. Fundamental to an experience with the sublime is a feeling of being in awe of something much larger and more powerful than one is. On the other hand is the simultaneous feeling of importance of one?s own life in that moment of awe. This is true in the case of a religious experience of the sublimity of God, or death, the sea, the desert, or catastrophe.
The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012. There has been a lot of speculation about that signaling the end of the world?if a calendar ends, the world must also end, right? So it is fitting that CUAC opens its new space, the beginning of a new era, after the apocalypse. ?After the End,? an art exhibition at CUAC, explores the work of 10 artists whose works aestheticize apocalypse. Each, in his or her way, engages with the possibility of apocalypse and the sublimity of the experience of overpowering forces of nature. Some explore human experience as it relates to it, and some to the willingness to face catastrophe and survive it.
Exhibition dates: December 22, 2012-January 14, 2013
Exhibition opening reception: Saturday, December 22, 2012 8pm-10pm.
CUAC hours: w-f 12-7pm, sat 12-4pm.
CUAC
175 East 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
www.cuartcenter.org
for images of the show, please contact me at adambateman@gmail.com
?After the End,? is a celebration of the opening of a new space and the beginning of a new era for CUAC after eviction from our long time home in Ephraim. This exhibition marks the continuation of world-class programming CUAC has come to be known for and includes the work of artists Rebecca Campbell, Daniel Everett, Cara Despain, Lenka Konopasek, Bruce Case, Venessa Gromek, Matthew Choberka, Annie Kennedy, Jason Metcalf, and Richard Burde.
There is something essentially sublime about the apocalypse. The possibility of global catastrophe, like the Grand Canyon, and like a good sunset, is as beautiful as it is terrifying. Fundamental to an experience with the sublime is a feeling of being in awe of something much larger and more powerful than one is. On the other hand is the simultaneous feeling of importance of one?s own life in that moment of awe. This is true in the case of a religious experience of the sublimity of God, or death, the sea, the desert, or catastrophe.
The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012. There has been a lot of speculation about that signaling the end of the world?if a calendar ends, the world must also end, right? So it is fitting that CUAC opens its new space, the beginning of a new era, after the apocalypse. ?After the End,? an art exhibition at CUAC, explores the work of 10 artists whose works aestheticize apocalypse. Each, in his or her way, engages with the possibility of apocalypse and the sublimity of the experience of overpowering forces of nature. Some explore human experience as it relates to it, and some to the willingness to face catastrophe and survive it.
Charming Our Way to the Top! @ Weber State University Department of Performing Arts (January 18, 19, 7:30 p.m, Browning Center)
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Charming Our Way to the Top! Selected for ACTF Region VIII CompetitionWho: Weber State University Department of Performing ArtsWhat: "Charm," by Kathleen Cahill, directed by Tracy Callahan Recommended for mature audiences onlyWhen: January 18, 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts´ fall production of "Charm" has been selected for American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Region VIII competition, presented February 15 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. The play, written by Kathleen Cahill, directed by Tracy Callahan, will also be presented at WSU for two fundraising performances, January 18-19, at 7:30 pm in the Eccles Theatre.
All tickets to the WSU performances are $15, general admission, and no comp tickets will be honored for these two performances. The play is recommended for adults.Tickets are available in advance at Dee Events Center Tickets, the Browning Center Box Office, 1-801-626-7000 or weberstatetickets.com or at the Browning Center Box Office beginning one hour before the performance. It is recommended that tickets be purchased well in advance as there is very limited seating and most performances sold out during its fall semester run.
In a quixotic and "abstract" way, the play tells the story of Margaret Fuller (1810-1850), a writer at the center of the American Transcendentalist movement and the avant garde of feminism. Ralph Waldo Emerson selected her to edit "The Dial," the leading publication of the Transcendentalists that also included Henry Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorn and Orestes Bronson. All of these men and others are characters in this play. Later, Horace Greeley and the New York Tribune hired her as the first full-time book reviewer in journalism and the publication´s first female editor. Fuller´s life as a critic and journalist also took her to Italy where she was a witness to the 1848 revolutions in the Italian states. She was not your typical 19th century women! 2010 was the bicentennial of Fuller´s birth and a website devoted to her (margaretfuller.org) is still available on line.
The 45th Annual KCACTF Region VIII Festival, February 14-16, 2013, returning to the Los Angeles Theatre Center, is one full day shorter than past festivals in a cost cutting measure. Most of the costs accrued are in lodging and meals so shorterning the event by one day saves everyone a lot.
The only major change will be the scheduling of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions. Preliminary rounds are on Thursday. The semifinal rounds will be held on FridaySaturday´s schedule will be consistant with past festivals. In addition to sending the play to festival, several members of the cast of Charm as well as other department students will be attending e Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions.
For more information, contact director Tracy Callahan, tcallahan@weber.edu or 801 626-7886 For more information about the playwright: kathleencahill10@comcast.netFor more informaiton about KCACTF Region VIII: John H. Binkley (818) 677-6497 o john.h.binkley@csun.edu
photos available on request.
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts´ fall production of "Charm" has been selected for American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Region VIII competition, presented February 15 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. The play, written by Kathleen Cahill, directed by Tracy Callahan, will also be presented at WSU for two fundraising performances, January 18-19, at 7:30 pm in the Eccles Theatre.
All tickets to the WSU performances are $15, general admission, and no comp tickets will be honored for these two performances. The play is recommended for adults.Tickets are available in advance at Dee Events Center Tickets, the Browning Center Box Office, 1-801-626-7000 or weberstatetickets.com or at the Browning Center Box Office beginning one hour before the performance. It is recommended that tickets be purchased well in advance as there is very limited seating and most performances sold out during its fall semester run.
In a quixotic and "abstract" way, the play tells the story of Margaret Fuller (1810-1850), a writer at the center of the American Transcendentalist movement and the avant garde of feminism. Ralph Waldo Emerson selected her to edit "The Dial," the leading publication of the Transcendentalists that also included Henry Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorn and Orestes Bronson. All of these men and others are characters in this play. Later, Horace Greeley and the New York Tribune hired her as the first full-time book reviewer in journalism and the publication´s first female editor. Fuller´s life as a critic and journalist also took her to Italy where she was a witness to the 1848 revolutions in the Italian states. She was not your typical 19th century women! 2010 was the bicentennial of Fuller´s birth and a website devoted to her (margaretfuller.org) is still available on line.
The 45th Annual KCACTF Region VIII Festival, February 14-16, 2013, returning to the Los Angeles Theatre Center, is one full day shorter than past festivals in a cost cutting measure. Most of the costs accrued are in lodging and meals so shorterning the event by one day saves everyone a lot.
The only major change will be the scheduling of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions. Preliminary rounds are on Thursday. The semifinal rounds will be held on FridaySaturday´s schedule will be consistant with past festivals. In addition to sending the play to festival, several members of the cast of Charm as well as other department students will be attending e Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions.
For more information, contact director Tracy Callahan, tcallahan@weber.edu or 801 626-7886 For more information about the playwright: kathleencahill10@comcast.netFor more informaiton about KCACTF Region VIII: John H. Binkley (818) 677-6497 o john.h.binkley@csun.edu
photos available on request.
NEWS: “DANCING WITH THE STARS” PROS AMONG THOSE ANNOUNCED AS GUEST ARTISTS IN UTAH SYMPHONY PROGRAM
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“DANCING WITH THE STARS” PROS AMONG THOSE ANNOUNCED AS GUEST ARTISTS IN UTAH SYMPHONY PROGRAMCast featuring Chelsie Hightower, Dmitry Chaplin and Tristan MacManus also includes “American Idol,” and “So You Think You Can Dance” favorites Randi Lynn Strong, David Hernandez and Gina Glocksen.
SALT LAKE CITY— Utah Symphony | Utah Opera today released the final roster of talent competition television stars scheduled to appear in the upcoming Utah Symphony performances of “Ballroom with a Twist,” choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” Emmy-Nominated Louis Van Amstel.
The show, which opens in Abravanel Hall Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2 at 8 p.m., 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.
Chelsea 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,” also 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.”
More information about the Utah Symphony performances of “Ballroom with a Twist” will be announced after the holiday season. Press photos are available by contacting Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Public Relations Manager Hilarie Ashton (hashton@usuo.org, (801) 656-7385).
Cast Breakdown
“Dancing with the Stars” ProsDmitry Chaplin (Seasons 9, 12)
Chelsie Hightower (Seasons 8-12, 14-15)
Tristan MacManus (Seasons 12-15)
“American Idol” FinalistsGina Glocksen (Season 6)
David Hernandez (Season 7)
Von Smith (Season 8)
“So You Think You Can Dance” FinalistsLegacy Perez (Season 6)
Jonathan Platero (Season 5)
Randi Lynn Strong (Season 5)Dmitry Chaplin (Season 2)
Chelsie Hightower (Season 4)
SALT LAKE CITY— Utah Symphony | Utah Opera today released the final roster of talent competition television stars scheduled to appear in the upcoming Utah Symphony performances of “Ballroom with a Twist,” choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” Emmy-Nominated Louis Van Amstel.
The show, which opens in Abravanel Hall Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2 at 8 p.m., 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.
Chelsea 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,” also 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.”
More information about the Utah Symphony performances of “Ballroom with a Twist” will be announced after the holiday season. Press photos are available by contacting Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Public Relations Manager Hilarie Ashton (hashton@usuo.org, (801) 656-7385).
Cast Breakdown
“Dancing with the Stars” ProsDmitry Chaplin (Seasons 9, 12)
Chelsie Hightower (Seasons 8-12, 14-15)
Tristan MacManus (Seasons 12-15)
“American Idol” FinalistsGina Glocksen (Season 6)
David Hernandez (Season 7)
Von Smith (Season 8)
“So You Think You Can Dance” FinalistsLegacy Perez (Season 6)
Jonathan Platero (Season 5)
Randi Lynn Strong (Season 5)Dmitry Chaplin (Season 2)
Chelsie Hightower (Season 4)
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The Sublime is Light and Easy-to-Assemble by Venessa Gromek @ UMOCA ( Jan. 4-April 20, 2013, Salt Lake City)
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UMOCA Presents The Sublime is Light and Easy-to-Assemble
by Venessa Gromek: Jan. 4-April 20, 2013
Salt Lake City—The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Locals Only Gallery, The Sublime is Light and Easy-to-Assemble by Venessa Gromek. The Locals Only Gallery is one manifestation of UMOCA’s commitment to the local art community, ensuring that Utah artists always have a presence at the museum.
Drawing on notions of the sublime in both nature and design, Gromek’s “Tents” series addresses the intersection of the outdoor industry with the aesthetics of modern sculpture. Gromek reorients the purpose of a portable shelter by complicating its basic function, as these forms are neither enterable nor protective. Rather these porous and impenetrable structures elicit ideas revolving around abstraction, experimentation, and materiality, providing an innovative way to conceptualize how the great outdoors can influence contemporary art practice.
“Tent design has advanced drastically in the outdoor industry—what used to be tepees and simple triangular forms are now turning into complex shapes that are pushing the boundaries of the materials used,” said artist Venessa Gromek. “By creating sculptures constructed of tent poles and lace, I am countering the traditionally heavy and masculine sculpture seen in art history,” Gromek added. “Each sculpture’s inherent relationship to a tent contextualizes them with landscape issues, while their form with issues related to modern sculpture; all of which are focused on providing a level of the sublime to the viewer.”
Not only do these sculptures conflate the line between utility and creativity, but also between masculinity and femininity. The stretchy lace fabric, smooth curvy lines, and delicate weightlessness of these tents challenge the density and rough geometric forms often seen in modernist sculpture and design. In this way, Gromek continues in the vein of a nonfigurative style that is reminiscent of twentieth-century artistic production, yet her sculptures also harken back to the dichotomy between craft and fine art. Stitched pieces of colorful fabric stretched across bending metal poles confuse the seemingly opposing contrast of needlework and workmanship, which is also a defining element of the artist’s work.
“Gromek invites new ways of imagining spatial relations that intersect histories of radical architecture with Unabomber couture,” said Aaron Moulton, senior curator at UMOCA. “Confusing heavy-metal formalism and the ability to pick up and go, these deceptive forms detach a viewer from any sense of easy assembly or protection leaving a poignant address of our own fragility in the landscape.”
Please join us for the opening reception on Fri., Jan. 4, 7-9 p.m. There will be a Q & A with the artist on Fri., Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
About UMOCA
The award-winning Utah Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits groundbreaking artwork by local, national, and international artists. Four gallery spaces provide an opportunity for the community to explore the contemporary cultural landscape through UMOCA’s exhibitions, films, events, classes, and presentations.
Founded in 1931, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been recognized as Best Museum in the State of Utah for 2011 and 2012 and is a four-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation.
Located at 20 S. West Temple; open Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. For more information call (801) 328-4201 or visit www.utahmoca.org.
by Venessa Gromek: Jan. 4-April 20, 2013
Salt Lake City—The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Locals Only Gallery, The Sublime is Light and Easy-to-Assemble by Venessa Gromek. The Locals Only Gallery is one manifestation of UMOCA’s commitment to the local art community, ensuring that Utah artists always have a presence at the museum.
Drawing on notions of the sublime in both nature and design, Gromek’s “Tents” series addresses the intersection of the outdoor industry with the aesthetics of modern sculpture. Gromek reorients the purpose of a portable shelter by complicating its basic function, as these forms are neither enterable nor protective. Rather these porous and impenetrable structures elicit ideas revolving around abstraction, experimentation, and materiality, providing an innovative way to conceptualize how the great outdoors can influence contemporary art practice.
“Tent design has advanced drastically in the outdoor industry—what used to be tepees and simple triangular forms are now turning into complex shapes that are pushing the boundaries of the materials used,” said artist Venessa Gromek. “By creating sculptures constructed of tent poles and lace, I am countering the traditionally heavy and masculine sculpture seen in art history,” Gromek added. “Each sculpture’s inherent relationship to a tent contextualizes them with landscape issues, while their form with issues related to modern sculpture; all of which are focused on providing a level of the sublime to the viewer.”
Not only do these sculptures conflate the line between utility and creativity, but also between masculinity and femininity. The stretchy lace fabric, smooth curvy lines, and delicate weightlessness of these tents challenge the density and rough geometric forms often seen in modernist sculpture and design. In this way, Gromek continues in the vein of a nonfigurative style that is reminiscent of twentieth-century artistic production, yet her sculptures also harken back to the dichotomy between craft and fine art. Stitched pieces of colorful fabric stretched across bending metal poles confuse the seemingly opposing contrast of needlework and workmanship, which is also a defining element of the artist’s work.
“Gromek invites new ways of imagining spatial relations that intersect histories of radical architecture with Unabomber couture,” said Aaron Moulton, senior curator at UMOCA. “Confusing heavy-metal formalism and the ability to pick up and go, these deceptive forms detach a viewer from any sense of easy assembly or protection leaving a poignant address of our own fragility in the landscape.”
Please join us for the opening reception on Fri., Jan. 4, 7-9 p.m. There will be a Q & A with the artist on Fri., Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
About UMOCA
The award-winning Utah Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits groundbreaking artwork by local, national, and international artists. Four gallery spaces provide an opportunity for the community to explore the contemporary cultural landscape through UMOCA’s exhibitions, films, events, classes, and presentations.
Founded in 1931, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been recognized as Best Museum in the State of Utah for 2011 and 2012 and is a four-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation.
Located at 20 S. West Temple; open Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. For more information call (801) 328-4201 or visit www.utahmoca.org.
JANUARY 2013 ACTIVITIES @ OGDEN NATURE CENTER (Various dates in January, Ogden)
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JANUARY 2013 ACTIVITIES AT THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER
Wild Wednesdays: Hibernation – Bedtime Stories Are For The Bears
Wednesday, January 2, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Find out what animals are true hibernators in winter and summer and who sleeps under the ice. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Preschool Discovery Days – Frozen Landscapes
Choose a date and time:
Friday, January 4 or Monday January 7
9:30 am, 11 am or 1 pm on any of the dates above
$5 per child/parent member
$6 per child/parent non-members
Ages 3-5
Discover the complicated patterns of crystals and snow flakes, enjoy cocoa, songs and fun! Make a salt crystal snowflake to take home. Learn about the creature comforts of the plants and animals of the Nature Center’s frozen landscape. Programs are one hour. Pre-registration is required. Please call 801-621-7595 to register and for details. Limited space available.
Winter Photography Class
Tuesday, January 8, 6:30 – 8 pm
$5 members / $7 non-members
Ages: 12-adult
Join photographer and instructor Shaun Nelson for a class on how to take nature photographs in winter. Pre-registration is required. Call 801-621-7595 to register. Registration closes at 4:30 pm on January 7.
Picture-Perfect Winter Photo Contest
Shoot pictures: January 2-31, 2013
Entry deadline: Monday, February 4
Awards ceremony: Saturday, February 9 at 10 am at the Ogden Nature Center
$5 per entry
Open to ages 8 – adult
Entries will be accepted in two age groups -- ages 8-15 and ages 16-adult
Winter is a terrific time to capture the wonders of Ogden Nature Center, so grab your camera and enter the Center's second annual "Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest.” Photos must be shot at Ogden Nature Center between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31, 2013, during regular center hours. Entries must be in one of two categories: 1) General Nature Shots, which includes wild animals, or 2) Resident Animals, which encompasses Ogden Nature Center’s caged education animals and the Nature Center’s two resident wild turkeys. Entrants may enter only one photo in each category for their age group. Photos submitted for judging must be no larger than 8x10 inches and must be mounted on cardboard or foam board. Please no frames or glass. Include the entrant's full name, age, telephone number, e-mail address, street address and entry category on the back
Wild Wednesdays: Snow Tracks – What’s the Trick to Tracking?
Wednesday, January 9, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Explore the trails with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist as you identify local animal species and solve print puzzles in the snow. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Wild Wednesdays: The Bear Facts – Big, Hairy and a Little Scary!
Wednesday, January 16, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Explore the wonderful world of bears with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist. Investigate the lives of black bears, grizzly bears and their polar bear cousins to the North. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Scout Saturdays
January 19, February 16 and March 16
9 am – Native vs. Invasive
10 am – Conservation
11 am – Venomous Reptiles
Cost $5 per scout
The Ogden Nature Center provides the perfect outdoor classroom for scout activities. Have an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist help your scout pass off merit badge requirements during these 45-minute classes. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit are required. For more information on the requirements for each badge please refer to the website: www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs.
Yoga for the New Year! Kundalini Yoga 8-Week Session
Monday, January 21 through March 11 from 6:30 – 7:45 pm
$45 members / $55 non-members
Ages: adults
Level: beginners to intermediate
This Kundalini Yoga class is ideal for beginners or for those who want a gentle Kundalini practice. Bring your own yoga mat and blanket. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and we recommend not eating for at least two hours before the start of class. Taught by instructor Bruce Fisk. Please pre-register by call 801-621-7595.
Wild Wednesdays: Good Night, Sleep Tight
Wednesday, January 23, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Are you a night owl or the early bird that gets the worm? Find out what adaptations make critters nocturnal, diurnal or crepuscular. Test your detective skills in a Whooo’s Awake Challenge. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Winter Wonders: Snowshoe Photo Scavenger Hunt & Birdfeeder Craft
Saturday, January 26, 10:30am to 12 noon
$3 for members/ $6 for non-members
All ages welcome
Discover the details of winter during this fun photo scavenger hunt! Snowshoe or walk the Ogden Nature Center trails while searching for a list of things you might have otherwise overlooked. We won’t be collecting objects during this hunt -- bring a digital camera or a phone camera to capture your discoveries. Once you have observed all the items listed, return to the education building and share your findings. If you locate everything, your reward will be to make your own winter birdfeeder to take home and attract birds to your yard.
Wild Wednesdays: Exciting Eagles
Wednesday, January 30, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Join Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalists for special appearances by Sundance, the Golden Eagle and Des Ta Te, the Bald Eagle! These two eagles will be on hand to help teach about eagle ecology. Learn why we must protect these special birds and their important place in the history of our country. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Address, Phone and Registration Information
Class sizes are limited to ensure a quality experience. Call in reservations over the phone and pay with a credit card or come in person to pay with cash or checks. The Ogden Nature Center reserves the right to change instructors or cancel classes due to circumstances beyond our control including, illness, inclement weather or low attendance. The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah. For more information, please visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org> or call 801-621-7595.
Please note
The Ogden Nature Center will be closed from 1 pm on Saturday, December 24 through Sunday, January 1. We will re-open on Monday, January 2, 2012.
Wild Wednesdays: Hibernation – Bedtime Stories Are For The Bears
Wednesday, January 2, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Find out what animals are true hibernators in winter and summer and who sleeps under the ice. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Preschool Discovery Days – Frozen Landscapes
Choose a date and time:
Friday, January 4 or Monday January 7
9:30 am, 11 am or 1 pm on any of the dates above
$5 per child/parent member
$6 per child/parent non-members
Ages 3-5
Discover the complicated patterns of crystals and snow flakes, enjoy cocoa, songs and fun! Make a salt crystal snowflake to take home. Learn about the creature comforts of the plants and animals of the Nature Center’s frozen landscape. Programs are one hour. Pre-registration is required. Please call 801-621-7595 to register and for details. Limited space available.
Winter Photography Class
Tuesday, January 8, 6:30 – 8 pm
$5 members / $7 non-members
Ages: 12-adult
Join photographer and instructor Shaun Nelson for a class on how to take nature photographs in winter. Pre-registration is required. Call 801-621-7595 to register. Registration closes at 4:30 pm on January 7.
Picture-Perfect Winter Photo Contest
Shoot pictures: January 2-31, 2013
Entry deadline: Monday, February 4
Awards ceremony: Saturday, February 9 at 10 am at the Ogden Nature Center
$5 per entry
Open to ages 8 – adult
Entries will be accepted in two age groups -- ages 8-15 and ages 16-adult
Winter is a terrific time to capture the wonders of Ogden Nature Center, so grab your camera and enter the Center's second annual "Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest.” Photos must be shot at Ogden Nature Center between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31, 2013, during regular center hours. Entries must be in one of two categories: 1) General Nature Shots, which includes wild animals, or 2) Resident Animals, which encompasses Ogden Nature Center’s caged education animals and the Nature Center’s two resident wild turkeys. Entrants may enter only one photo in each category for their age group. Photos submitted for judging must be no larger than 8x10 inches and must be mounted on cardboard or foam board. Please no frames or glass. Include the entrant's full name, age, telephone number, e-mail address, street address and entry category on the back
Wild Wednesdays: Snow Tracks – What’s the Trick to Tracking?
Wednesday, January 9, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Explore the trails with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist as you identify local animal species and solve print puzzles in the snow. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Wild Wednesdays: The Bear Facts – Big, Hairy and a Little Scary!
Wednesday, January 16, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Explore the wonderful world of bears with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist. Investigate the lives of black bears, grizzly bears and their polar bear cousins to the North. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Scout Saturdays
January 19, February 16 and March 16
9 am – Native vs. Invasive
10 am – Conservation
11 am – Venomous Reptiles
Cost $5 per scout
The Ogden Nature Center provides the perfect outdoor classroom for scout activities. Have an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist help your scout pass off merit badge requirements during these 45-minute classes. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit are required. For more information on the requirements for each badge please refer to the website: www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs.
Yoga for the New Year! Kundalini Yoga 8-Week Session
Monday, January 21 through March 11 from 6:30 – 7:45 pm
$45 members / $55 non-members
Ages: adults
Level: beginners to intermediate
This Kundalini Yoga class is ideal for beginners or for those who want a gentle Kundalini practice. Bring your own yoga mat and blanket. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and we recommend not eating for at least two hours before the start of class. Taught by instructor Bruce Fisk. Please pre-register by call 801-621-7595.
Wild Wednesdays: Good Night, Sleep Tight
Wednesday, January 23, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Are you a night owl or the early bird that gets the worm? Find out what adaptations make critters nocturnal, diurnal or crepuscular. Test your detective skills in a Whooo’s Awake Challenge. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Winter Wonders: Snowshoe Photo Scavenger Hunt & Birdfeeder Craft
Saturday, January 26, 10:30am to 12 noon
$3 for members/ $6 for non-members
All ages welcome
Discover the details of winter during this fun photo scavenger hunt! Snowshoe or walk the Ogden Nature Center trails while searching for a list of things you might have otherwise overlooked. We won’t be collecting objects during this hunt -- bring a digital camera or a phone camera to capture your discoveries. Once you have observed all the items listed, return to the education building and share your findings. If you locate everything, your reward will be to make your own winter birdfeeder to take home and attract birds to your yard.
Wild Wednesdays: Exciting Eagles
Wednesday, January 30, 3:45 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome
Join Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalists for special appearances by Sundance, the Golden Eagle and Des Ta Te, the Bald Eagle! These two eagles will be on hand to help teach about eagle ecology. Learn why we must protect these special birds and their important place in the history of our country. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Address, Phone and Registration Information
Class sizes are limited to ensure a quality experience. Call in reservations over the phone and pay with a credit card or come in person to pay with cash or checks. The Ogden Nature Center reserves the right to change instructors or cancel classes due to circumstances beyond our control including, illness, inclement weather or low attendance. The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah. For more information, please visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org> or call 801-621-7595.
Please note
The Ogden Nature Center will be closed from 1 pm on Saturday, December 24 through Sunday, January 1. We will re-open on Monday, January 2, 2012.
NEWS:Call for Entries -- Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest
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Call for Entries -- Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest
Ogden, UT – Calling all photographers -- at all skill levels! The Ogden Nature Center is holding its second annual Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest. Winter is a terrific time to capture the wonders of the Ogden Nature Center. And yes – there is much beauty to be found -- even without snow! So grab your camera (film or digital) and come out to shoot an entry.
Schedule:
Jan. 2 - January 31, 2013 – shoot your winter pictures at the Ogden Nature Center
Entry deadline: Monday, February 4 at 4:30 pm
Awards: Winners will be announced in the LS Peery Education Center at the Ogden Nature Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 9
Requirements:
• There is a $5 fee for each entry
• Entries must be shot at the Ogden Nature Center during regular center hours. No after-hours shots will be permitted.
• Entrants will be divided into two age groups: 8-15 and 16-adult
• Entrants may submit photos in two categories -- one entry per category:
• Ogden Nature Center’s resident animals including resident birds, reptiles & arachnids in cages and the Nature Center’s two wild turkeys
• General nature shots – includes the Nature Center’s deer and all other wild critters, in addition to the landscape.
• Photos submitted for judging must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches and mounted on cardboard or foam board no larger than 8 x 10 inches (no frames or glass, please).
• Please print the entrant’s full name, age, phone number, e-mail, street address and entry category (resident animals or general nature shots) on the back of entry board.
For more information, please contact Susan Snyder at 8801-621-7595 or ssnyder@ogdennaturecenter.org <mailto:ssnyder@ogdennaturecenter.org> .
Ogden, UT – Calling all photographers -- at all skill levels! The Ogden Nature Center is holding its second annual Picture Perfect Winter Photo Contest. Winter is a terrific time to capture the wonders of the Ogden Nature Center. And yes – there is much beauty to be found -- even without snow! So grab your camera (film or digital) and come out to shoot an entry.
Schedule:
Jan. 2 - January 31, 2013 – shoot your winter pictures at the Ogden Nature Center
Entry deadline: Monday, February 4 at 4:30 pm
Awards: Winners will be announced in the LS Peery Education Center at the Ogden Nature Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 9
Requirements:
• There is a $5 fee for each entry
• Entries must be shot at the Ogden Nature Center during regular center hours. No after-hours shots will be permitted.
• Entrants will be divided into two age groups: 8-15 and 16-adult
• Entrants may submit photos in two categories -- one entry per category:
• Ogden Nature Center’s resident animals including resident birds, reptiles & arachnids in cages and the Nature Center’s two wild turkeys
• General nature shots – includes the Nature Center’s deer and all other wild critters, in addition to the landscape.
• Photos submitted for judging must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches and mounted on cardboard or foam board no larger than 8 x 10 inches (no frames or glass, please).
• Please print the entrant’s full name, age, phone number, e-mail, street address and entry category (resident animals or general nature shots) on the back of entry board.
For more information, please contact Susan Snyder at 8801-621-7595 or ssnyder@ogdennaturecenter.org <mailto:ssnyder@ogdennaturecenter.org> .
NEWS: UTAH SYMPHONY TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH “WATER MUSIC”
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UTAH SYMPHONY TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH “WATER MUSIC”
SALT LAKE CITY— The Utah Symphony, under the direction of conductor Nicholas McGegan, will dive into a lyrical adventure as they pay musical homage to the sea in a concert featuring Handel’s colorful “Water Music,” one of his most famous symphonic works.
The orchestra will also perform a flood of other enchanting works including “The Swan of Tuonela,” by Jean Sibelius, Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “The Fair Melusina,” January 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. in Abravanel Hall. Also on the program are two violin concertos by Vivaldi and Bach, featuring Utah Symphony Concertmaster Ralph Matson.
Like the explorers of old, composers have forever been drawn to the mystical nature of water in all its stunning variety.
Folklore and legends spring to life in Mendelssohn’s alluring symphonic poem, “The Fair Melusina.” This work ripples with mythical imagery as shifting moods reflect the beauty, suspicion and sorrow of the mysterious water spirit Melusine.
Finnish composer Jean Sibelius originally composed his tone poem “The Swan of Tuonela” as a prelude for an opera in 1893, but instead, revised and used it as one of the four movements of his “Lemminkäinen Suite.” In this expressive piece, one can hear the somberness as the swan glides majestically around the black waters surrounding Tuonela, the Kingdom of Death.
Handel was commissioned by King George I to compose a new creation for his summer boating party on July 17, 1717. The concert was performed on a barge by 50 musicians. The king and his guests listened from the nearby royal barge as numerous other boats floated down the River Thames. Handel’s beloved work shimmers with ever-changing tempos, gushing harmonies, and lively themes.
Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes” was composed for his opera “Peter Grimes,” and are heard during the various scene changes. The interludes “Dawn,” “Sunday Morning,” “Moonlight,” and “Storm,” transport the listener from one location to another, expressing the turbulence of the characters with an underlying swell of foreboding. Britten cleverly turned the interludes into a concert piece, placing them in a different order so they would flow freely and independently.
McGegan and Toby Tolokan, Utah Symphony Vice President of Artistic Planning, will present a free pre-concert chat each night, one hour prior to the start of the performance on the orchestra level of Abravanel Hall.
Single tickets for the performances range from $18 to $53 and 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. Discounted student tickets will be available on the date of the performance. Season ticket holders and those desiring group discounts should call (801) 533-NOTE (6683). All ticket prices are subject to change and availability. Ticket prices will increase $5 when purchased on the day of the performance.
Nicholas McGegan, ConductorNicholas McGegan is loved by audiences and orchestras for performances that match authority with enthusiasm, scholarship with joy, and curatorial responsibility with evangelical exuberance. Through twenty-seven years as its music director, McGegan has established the San Francisco-based Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Philharmonia Chorale as the leading period performance ensemble in America and brought it to the forefront of the 'historical' movement worldwide thanks to notable appearances at Carnegie Hall, the London Proms, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and the International Handel Festival, Göttingen where he was artistic director from 1991 to 2011.
Active in opera as well as the concert hall, he was principal conductor of Sweden's perfectly preserved 18th-century theatre Drottingholm 1993-96, running the annual festival there. And he has been a pioneer in the process of exporting historically informed practice beyond the small world of period instruments to the wider one of conventional symphonic forces, guest-conducting orchestras like the the New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong Philharmonics, the Chicago, St. Louis, Toronto and Sydney Symphonies, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Northern Sinfonia and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, as well as opera companies including Covent Garden, San Francisco, Santa Fe and Washington.
Born in England, McGegan was educated at Cambridge and Oxford and taught at the Royal College of Music, London. He was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2010 “for services to music overseas.” His awards also include the Halle Handel Prize; an honorary professorship at Georg-August University, Göttingen; the Order of Merit of the State of Lower Saxony (Germany); the Medal of Honour of the City of Göttingen, and an official Nicholas McGegan Day, declared by the Mayor of San Francisco in recognition of two decades' distinguished work with the Philharmonia Baroque.
But as McGegan said when a journalist talked admiringly of his work with an orchestra: 'I'm not working with them. I'm having fun with them'. It makes a difference.
Ralph Matson, Violin
Ralph Matson was appointed Utah Symphony Concertmaster in 1985. He began his violin studies in Detroit with Emily Mutter Austin. Matson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale College and a master's degree from the Yale School of Music. His principal teachers were Joseph Silverstein and Steven Staryk. He was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra, and prior to his Utah Symphony appointment, was Assistant Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Matson's solo appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Utah Symphony include collaborations with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Leonard Slatkin, Sir Neville Marriner, Eiji Oue, Joseph Silverstein, Keith Lockhart, and Pavel Kogan. Since 1996, he has participated in the Grand Teton Music Festival where he is Concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra.
Program
SALT LAKE CITY— The Utah Symphony, under the direction of conductor Nicholas McGegan, will dive into a lyrical adventure as they pay musical homage to the sea in a concert featuring Handel’s colorful “Water Music,” one of his most famous symphonic works.
The orchestra will also perform a flood of other enchanting works including “The Swan of Tuonela,” by Jean Sibelius, Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “The Fair Melusina,” January 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. in Abravanel Hall. Also on the program are two violin concertos by Vivaldi and Bach, featuring Utah Symphony Concertmaster Ralph Matson.
Like the explorers of old, composers have forever been drawn to the mystical nature of water in all its stunning variety.
Folklore and legends spring to life in Mendelssohn’s alluring symphonic poem, “The Fair Melusina.” This work ripples with mythical imagery as shifting moods reflect the beauty, suspicion and sorrow of the mysterious water spirit Melusine.
Finnish composer Jean Sibelius originally composed his tone poem “The Swan of Tuonela” as a prelude for an opera in 1893, but instead, revised and used it as one of the four movements of his “Lemminkäinen Suite.” In this expressive piece, one can hear the somberness as the swan glides majestically around the black waters surrounding Tuonela, the Kingdom of Death.
Handel was commissioned by King George I to compose a new creation for his summer boating party on July 17, 1717. The concert was performed on a barge by 50 musicians. The king and his guests listened from the nearby royal barge as numerous other boats floated down the River Thames. Handel’s beloved work shimmers with ever-changing tempos, gushing harmonies, and lively themes.
Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes” was composed for his opera “Peter Grimes,” and are heard during the various scene changes. The interludes “Dawn,” “Sunday Morning,” “Moonlight,” and “Storm,” transport the listener from one location to another, expressing the turbulence of the characters with an underlying swell of foreboding. Britten cleverly turned the interludes into a concert piece, placing them in a different order so they would flow freely and independently.
McGegan and Toby Tolokan, Utah Symphony Vice President of Artistic Planning, will present a free pre-concert chat each night, one hour prior to the start of the performance on the orchestra level of Abravanel Hall.
Single tickets for the performances range from $18 to $53 and 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. Discounted student tickets will be available on the date of the performance. Season ticket holders and those desiring group discounts should call (801) 533-NOTE (6683). All ticket prices are subject to change and availability. Ticket prices will increase $5 when purchased on the day of the performance.
Nicholas McGegan, ConductorNicholas McGegan is loved by audiences and orchestras for performances that match authority with enthusiasm, scholarship with joy, and curatorial responsibility with evangelical exuberance. Through twenty-seven years as its music director, McGegan has established the San Francisco-based Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Philharmonia Chorale as the leading period performance ensemble in America and brought it to the forefront of the 'historical' movement worldwide thanks to notable appearances at Carnegie Hall, the London Proms, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and the International Handel Festival, Göttingen where he was artistic director from 1991 to 2011.
Active in opera as well as the concert hall, he was principal conductor of Sweden's perfectly preserved 18th-century theatre Drottingholm 1993-96, running the annual festival there. And he has been a pioneer in the process of exporting historically informed practice beyond the small world of period instruments to the wider one of conventional symphonic forces, guest-conducting orchestras like the the New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong Philharmonics, the Chicago, St. Louis, Toronto and Sydney Symphonies, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Northern Sinfonia and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, as well as opera companies including Covent Garden, San Francisco, Santa Fe and Washington.
Born in England, McGegan was educated at Cambridge and Oxford and taught at the Royal College of Music, London. He was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2010 “for services to music overseas.” His awards also include the Halle Handel Prize; an honorary professorship at Georg-August University, Göttingen; the Order of Merit of the State of Lower Saxony (Germany); the Medal of Honour of the City of Göttingen, and an official Nicholas McGegan Day, declared by the Mayor of San Francisco in recognition of two decades' distinguished work with the Philharmonia Baroque.
But as McGegan said when a journalist talked admiringly of his work with an orchestra: 'I'm not working with them. I'm having fun with them'. It makes a difference.
Ralph Matson, Violin
Ralph Matson was appointed Utah Symphony Concertmaster in 1985. He began his violin studies in Detroit with Emily Mutter Austin. Matson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale College and a master's degree from the Yale School of Music. His principal teachers were Joseph Silverstein and Steven Staryk. He was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra, and prior to his Utah Symphony appointment, was Assistant Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Matson's solo appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Utah Symphony include collaborations with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Leonard Slatkin, Sir Neville Marriner, Eiji Oue, Joseph Silverstein, Keith Lockhart, and Pavel Kogan. Since 1996, he has participated in the Grand Teton Music Festival where he is Concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra.
Program
| Felix Mendelssohn | Die schöne Melusine, Op. 32 |
| Jean Sibelius | "The Swan of Tuonela", No. 2 from Legends, Opus 22 |
| Antonio Vivaldi | Concerto for Violin in E-flat major, Op. 8, No. 5PrestoLargoPrestoRalph Matson, Violin |
| Johann Sebastian Bach | Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Violin and String OrchestraI. [No tempo indicated]II. AndanteIII. Allegro assaiRalph Matson, Violin |
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| George Frideric Handel | Suite No. 2 in D major from Water MusicI. Andante-AllegroII. Alla HornpipeIII. MinuetIV. LentementV. Bourrée |
| Suite No. 3 in G major from Water MusicI. [No tempo indicated]II. RigaudonIII. [No tempo indicated]IV. MenuetV. [No tempo indicated]VI. [No tempo indicated]VII. [No tempo indicated] | |
| Benjamin Britten | "Four Sea Interludes" from Peter Grimes, Opus 33aI. Dawn: Lento e tranquilloII. Sunday morning: Allegro spiritosoIII. Moonlight: Andante comodo e rubatoIV. Storm: Presto con fuoco |
"Wild About Fiber Arts" Exhibition @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center (January 10-February 26, WVC)
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Wild About Fiber Arts: A Celebration of Utah FiberArts on Display atUtah Cultural Celebration Center
WHAT: "Wild About Fiber Arts" Exhibition at Utah Cultural CelebrationCenter
WHEN: January10 - February 26, 2013
ExhibitMondaythrough Thursday, 9:00 - 6:00 p.m.Fridayand Saturday by arrangement.
OpeningReception & Awards CeremonyThursday,January 106:00- 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: UtahCultural Celebration Center1355West 3100 SouthWVC,UT 84119
WHO: Everyoneis welcome to attend the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony and galleryexhibit during hours of operation free of charge.
WHY: TheUtah Cultural Celebration Center and Mary Meigs Atwater Weavers Guild are proudto announce their biennial art exhibit featuring Utah´s finest contemporaryfiber artists. Come experience hand crafted, decorative and functional artincluding weaving, spinning, surface design and baskets.
TheOpening Reception features Nadine Sanders, known as "The Singing Weaver", whowill make a special musical presentation on creativity and motivation. All are welcome to attend the free opening reception with artists, withmusic and refreshments Thursday, January 10, 2013.
For moreinformation about this and other exhibits or events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, call 965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org. Exhibit sponsored in part bythe Utah Arts Council and the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks Program.
WHAT: "Wild About Fiber Arts" Exhibition at Utah Cultural CelebrationCenter
WHEN: January10 - February 26, 2013
ExhibitMondaythrough Thursday, 9:00 - 6:00 p.m.Fridayand Saturday by arrangement.
OpeningReception & Awards CeremonyThursday,January 106:00- 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: UtahCultural Celebration Center1355West 3100 SouthWVC,UT 84119
WHO: Everyoneis welcome to attend the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony and galleryexhibit during hours of operation free of charge.
WHY: TheUtah Cultural Celebration Center and Mary Meigs Atwater Weavers Guild are proudto announce their biennial art exhibit featuring Utah´s finest contemporaryfiber artists. Come experience hand crafted, decorative and functional artincluding weaving, spinning, surface design and baskets.
TheOpening Reception features Nadine Sanders, known as "The Singing Weaver", whowill make a special musical presentation on creativity and motivation. All are welcome to attend the free opening reception with artists, withmusic and refreshments Thursday, January 10, 2013.
For moreinformation about this and other exhibits or events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, call 965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org. Exhibit sponsored in part bythe Utah Arts Council and the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks Program.
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Utah SBDC Recognizes Company Run By Two Student Entrepreneurs
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Kisstixx is an Orem based start-up that launched in 2010 by Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo, two undergraduate students at Utah Valley University. In just two years since they sold their first box of Kisstixx lip-balm, Robinson and Buonomo now distribute products worldwide.
“We have set ourselves apart from the (rest) of the lip balm industry because we are creating a fun, innovative, high-quality product that is delivered for a better value,” said Robinson. “Kisstixx is unique in that the lip balm comes in two compatible flavors. When you take one and give one to your special someone the flavors mix to create a new experience. It’s fun, it’s hip and the flavors are incredible.”
Forbes magazine selected Dallas Robinson, who created the vision for Kisstixx, as an “All Star Student Entrepreneur” in August 2012. Robinson was one of only nine students selected for the Forbes annual recognition. Kisstixx was also featured on an episode of Shark Tank in March 2012, when billionaire investor Mark Cuban invested $200,000 into the business. This year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) also selected Kisstixx as one of four companies to feature as part of the annual SBA video contest. The video can be seen at http://www.sba.gov/stories/kisstixx
Robinson and Buonomo have secured contracts with national retailers including, Win Dixie, Kmart and Walgreens, and have signed nearly a dozen contracts with international markets including the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan. Kisstixx is also embarking on new products and business partnerships including the launch of a double-ended lip balm, which will be available on QVC beginning in October 2012 in partnership with Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner.
While discussing the business idea with faculty from UVU, Robinson’s professors referred him to the UVU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to help answer his questions about starting a business. “The SBDC helped us answer technical questions and build a business plan so that we could get a loan from the bank,” said Robinson. “As two young college students, that was pretty incredible for us. I attribute a lot of our success to the help we received (from the SBDC).”
Ken Fakler, Director of the UVU Small Business Development Center continues to meet with Robinson and Buonomo monthly as a business advisor. “We have tried to build a culture in our company that you always ask questions, even if you think you have the answer,” said Robinson. “It’s so important to get expert opinions before making any big decisions.”
Kisstixx has created 17 jobs, in addition to the 40 sales reps representing the company. “It’s amazing what Dallas and Mike have accomplished in such a short time, said Fakler. “They have really got a lot of traction in terms of sales and it is quite the accomplishment.”
The UT SBDC provides consulting, training and other resources to emerging and existing small business owners in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the Lead UT SBDC Center at Salt Lake Community College, and other colleges and universities in the state. To learn more about the UT SBDC program, please visit www.utahsbdc.org. For more information about Kisstixx visit www.kisstixx.com.
The Students’ Previous Achievements Hailed by Forbes Magazine and ‘Shark Tank’
Kisstixx is an Orem based start-up that launched in 2010 by Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo, two undergraduate students at Utah Valley University. In just two years since they sold their first box of Kisstixx lip-balm, Robinson and Buonomo now distribute products worldwide.
“We have set ourselves apart from the (rest) of the lip balm industry because we are creating a fun, innovative, high-quality product that is delivered for a better value,” said Robinson. “Kisstixx is unique in that the lip balm comes in two compatible flavors. When you take one and give one to your special someone the flavors mix to create a new experience. It’s fun, it’s hip and the flavors are incredible.”
Forbes magazine selected Dallas Robinson, who created the vision for Kisstixx, as an “All Star Student Entrepreneur” in August 2012. Robinson was one of only nine students selected for the Forbes annual recognition. Kisstixx was also featured on an episode of Shark Tank in March 2012, when billionaire investor Mark Cuban invested $200,000 into the business. This year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) also selected Kisstixx as one of four companies to feature as part of the annual SBA video contest. The video can be seen at http://www.sba.gov/stories/kisstixx
Robinson and Buonomo have secured contracts with national retailers including, Win Dixie, Kmart and Walgreens, and have signed nearly a dozen contracts with international markets including the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan. Kisstixx is also embarking on new products and business partnerships including the launch of a double-ended lip balm, which will be available on QVC beginning in October 2012 in partnership with Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner.
While discussing the business idea with faculty from UVU, Robinson’s professors referred him to the UVU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to help answer his questions about starting a business. “The SBDC helped us answer technical questions and build a business plan so that we could get a loan from the bank,” said Robinson. “As two young college students, that was pretty incredible for us. I attribute a lot of our success to the help we received (from the SBDC).”
Ken Fakler, Director of the UVU Small Business Development Center continues to meet with Robinson and Buonomo monthly as a business advisor. “We have tried to build a culture in our company that you always ask questions, even if you think you have the answer,” said Robinson. “It’s so important to get expert opinions before making any big decisions.”
Kisstixx has created 17 jobs, in addition to the 40 sales reps representing the company. “It’s amazing what Dallas and Mike have accomplished in such a short time, said Fakler. “They have really got a lot of traction in terms of sales and it is quite the accomplishment.”
The UT SBDC provides consulting, training and other resources to emerging and existing small business owners in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the Lead UT SBDC Center at Salt Lake Community College, and other colleges and universities in the state. To learn more about the UT SBDC program, please visit www.utahsbdc.org. For more information about Kisstixx visit www.kisstixx.com.
SLCC Offers Students Pre-Holiday "Tune Up"
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Registration is currently open for Salt Lake Community College’s Spring 2013 semester. All College enrollment services are available during normal business hours for the week of December 17-21.
“The week of December 17th through the 21st is really one of the best times of the year for students to do business with the College,” Public Relations Director Joy Tlou said. “While so many others are busy making plans and traveling for the holidays, the College is open and fully staffed and ready to help students register and complete anything they need to get ready for the upcoming semester.”
SLCC’s application deadline for Spring semester is January 9. Classes begin January 14. SLCC offers courses in more than 120 programs, in credit and non-credit options.
The SLCC catalog and the current class schedule are both available online and can be found at the College’s web site: www.slcc.edu.
Students can also use a Schedule Planner to assist in planning their schedules.
Those with questions about registration can contact the College’s Enrollment Services at the following phone numbers:
• Taylorsville Redwood Campus: (801) 957-4298
• South City Campus: (801) 957-3350
• Jordan Campus: (801) 957-2680
• Miller Campus: (801) 957-5200
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System Outage Notice
SLCC Network Outage Friday December 21, 2012
OIT will be working on a MyPage migration Friday, December 21 at 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
MyPage, Bruin Mail, student self-services--class registration, student schedule, student records, grades--will not be available during this time. This includes Web-time entry, final grade entry and registration. The outage is scheduled to be completed by 12:00 PM
SLCC Network Outage Friday December 28, 2012
OIT will be performing network upgrades tasks during the holiday break beginning at 6:00 AM on Friday December 28. The systems being upgraded
This will affect ALL CONNECTIVITY FOR ALL SYSTEMS AT ALL CAMPUSES. The outage is scheduled to be complete with all systems tested by 3:00 PM
“The week of December 17th through the 21st is really one of the best times of the year for students to do business with the College,” Public Relations Director Joy Tlou said. “While so many others are busy making plans and traveling for the holidays, the College is open and fully staffed and ready to help students register and complete anything they need to get ready for the upcoming semester.”
SLCC’s application deadline for Spring semester is January 9. Classes begin January 14. SLCC offers courses in more than 120 programs, in credit and non-credit options.
The SLCC catalog and the current class schedule are both available online and can be found at the College’s web site: www.slcc.edu.
Students can also use a Schedule Planner to assist in planning their schedules.
Those with questions about registration can contact the College’s Enrollment Services at the following phone numbers:
• Taylorsville Redwood Campus: (801) 957-4298
• South City Campus: (801) 957-3350
• Jordan Campus: (801) 957-2680
• Miller Campus: (801) 957-5200
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System Outage Notice
SLCC Network Outage Friday December 21, 2012
OIT will be working on a MyPage migration Friday, December 21 at 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
MyPage, Bruin Mail, student self-services--class registration, student schedule, student records, grades--will not be available during this time. This includes Web-time entry, final grade entry and registration. The outage is scheduled to be completed by 12:00 PM
SLCC Network Outage Friday December 28, 2012
OIT will be performing network upgrades tasks during the holiday break beginning at 6:00 AM on Friday December 28. The systems being upgraded
This will affect ALL CONNECTIVITY FOR ALL SYSTEMS AT ALL CAMPUSES. The outage is scheduled to be complete with all systems tested by 3:00 PM
SLCC Basketball Opens SWAC Play
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Salt Lake Community College played its first Scenic West Athletic Conference basketball games against Snow College in Bruin Arena at the Lifetime Activities Center on Saturday, Dec. 15.
The No. 20-ranked SLCC Women's Basketball team (7-4, 0-1 SWAC) lost in overtime to in-state rival Snow College (6-6, 1-0 SWAC) 67-64 on Saturday night at Bruin Arena. SLCC held an eight point lead at the half, but the Snow Badgers shot 50% in the second half and held a three point lead with just seconds remaining in regulation.
The SLCC Men's Basketball team (10-2, 1-0 SWAC) earned a 74-70 win over No. 20-ranked Snow College (12-2, 0-1 SWAC) on Saturday night at Bruin Arena. SLCC snapped Snow's nine-game win streak and in doing so extended its own streak to six consecutive victories. The game marked the opening of the Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC) season.
These games were the first of the season broadcast by SLCCTV. The station covers the contests, and can be found on Comcast Channel 17 (in select areas) and on the web at: www.slcctv.com. Live links to the telecasts are also available on the SLCC Athletics home page at: www.slccbruins.com.
SLCCTV has installed new GoPro HD cameras behind the Bruin Arena backboards that will be used for the broadcasts of these games and for all home games throughout the season.
For more information about SLCC, visit www.slcctv.com.
For more information about SLCC Athletics, visit: www.slccbruins.com.
Salt Lake Community College played its first Scenic West Athletic Conference basketball games against Snow College in Bruin Arena at the Lifetime Activities Center on Saturday, Dec. 15.The No. 20-ranked SLCC Women's Basketball team (7-4, 0-1 SWAC) lost in overtime to in-state rival Snow College (6-6, 1-0 SWAC) 67-64 on Saturday night at Bruin Arena. SLCC held an eight point lead at the half, but the Snow Badgers shot 50% in the second half and held a three point lead with just seconds remaining in regulation.
The SLCC Men's Basketball team (10-2, 1-0 SWAC) earned a 74-70 win over No. 20-ranked Snow College (12-2, 0-1 SWAC) on Saturday night at Bruin Arena. SLCC snapped Snow's nine-game win streak and in doing so extended its own streak to six consecutive victories. The game marked the opening of the Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC) season.
These games were the first of the season broadcast by SLCCTV. The station covers the contests, and can be found on Comcast Channel 17 (in select areas) and on the web at: www.slcctv.com. Live links to the telecasts are also available on the SLCC Athletics home page at: www.slccbruins.com.
SLCCTV has installed new GoPro HD cameras behind the Bruin Arena backboards that will be used for the broadcasts of these games and for all home games throughout the season.
For more information about SLCC, visit www.slcctv.com.
For more information about SLCC Athletics, visit: www.slccbruins.com.
SLCC Helps Washington County Business Celebrate 20 Years
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Salt Lake Community College and the Utah Small Business Development Center recognize Steamroller Copies for its contributions to the local economy. Business owners Josh and Stefanie Bevans were delighted by the assistance provided by the SBDC and thrilled in October 2012 to mark the company’s 20th anniversary.
Steamroller Copies began as a retail and printing shop in St. George, owned by Josh’s mother and operated by several family members. Today the business includes three retail stores located through-out southwestern Utah, and has expanded to include their sister company Design To Print—a national manufacturer and wholesale distributor for billboards, large graphics, and more. The two businesses provide employment to more than 70 residents in the region who fulfill roles as sales, design, marketing or web professionals.
“Steamroller Copies and Design To Print are cutting edge businesses for both our region and the global market,” says Len Erickson, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in St. George. “They offer high quality printing and design,and have picked up some amazing contracts.” In 2002, Josh and Stefanie won a contract to create large banners for the Salt Lake City Olympic Games, and have since created large billboards for several Las Vegas businesses, and are currently working on a project for downtown Manhattan.
After being awarded the bid to produce banners for the Olympic Games, Design To Print invested in a large project printer. “The bid gave us the confidence to make an investment that would enable us to grow,” says Stefanie. Design to Print has since produced grand format printing projects for billboards and cityscapes throughout the U.S. In addition to large-scale print projects, the business has a network of 3000 distributors throughout the U.S. that sell their products.
“Our business is printing, but we don’t view ourselves as printers,” says Josh. “We view ourselves as marketing partners. Our goal is to help companies make money. Our motto is: Help companies succeed—if they succeed then we succeed.”
One of the most significant challenges that the Bevans have faced as business owners was learning how to cope with the economic turn. “In 2008, when everything fell apart we experienced a real kick in our revenue,” says Josh. “We turned to the SBDC for some help and they are the reason we are still here.”
To address some financial concerns, Erickson helped the Bevans conduct a strategic and SWOT analysis with their employees. Erickson also helped the Bevans secure a government contract, which has opened their eyes to more business opportunities.
“Josh and Stefanie are model business owners—they are not only very good at what they do, but are also very involved in the community,” says Erickson. Josh has been the President of the St. George Chamber of Commerce, and is a board member for Washington County Schools, among other civic engagements. Stefanie is the Chair of the St. George Art Museum, is involved in Habitat for Humanity, and was recently appointed as a board member for the Governors Office of Economic Development.
“The Bevans are always willing to help out in the community, they are smart, make good decisions, and have the guts to make things happen,” says Erickson. The Small Business Development Center at Dixie State College congratulates the Bevans on their 20 years of success.
The UT SBDC provides consulting, training and other resources to emerging and existing small business owners in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the Lead UT SBDC Center at Salt Lake Community College, and other colleges and universities in the state. To learn more about the UT SBDC program, please visit www.utahsbdc.org. For more information about Steamroller Copies visit www.steamrollercopies.com or Design To Print visit www.designtoprint.com.
Steamroller Copies began as a retail and printing shop in St. George, owned by Josh’s mother and operated by several family members. Today the business includes three retail stores located through-out southwestern Utah, and has expanded to include their sister company Design To Print—a national manufacturer and wholesale distributor for billboards, large graphics, and more. The two businesses provide employment to more than 70 residents in the region who fulfill roles as sales, design, marketing or web professionals.
“Steamroller Copies and Design To Print are cutting edge businesses for both our region and the global market,” says Len Erickson, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in St. George. “They offer high quality printing and design,and have picked up some amazing contracts.” In 2002, Josh and Stefanie won a contract to create large banners for the Salt Lake City Olympic Games, and have since created large billboards for several Las Vegas businesses, and are currently working on a project for downtown Manhattan.
After being awarded the bid to produce banners for the Olympic Games, Design To Print invested in a large project printer. “The bid gave us the confidence to make an investment that would enable us to grow,” says Stefanie. Design to Print has since produced grand format printing projects for billboards and cityscapes throughout the U.S. In addition to large-scale print projects, the business has a network of 3000 distributors throughout the U.S. that sell their products.
“Our business is printing, but we don’t view ourselves as printers,” says Josh. “We view ourselves as marketing partners. Our goal is to help companies make money. Our motto is: Help companies succeed—if they succeed then we succeed.”
One of the most significant challenges that the Bevans have faced as business owners was learning how to cope with the economic turn. “In 2008, when everything fell apart we experienced a real kick in our revenue,” says Josh. “We turned to the SBDC for some help and they are the reason we are still here.”
To address some financial concerns, Erickson helped the Bevans conduct a strategic and SWOT analysis with their employees. Erickson also helped the Bevans secure a government contract, which has opened their eyes to more business opportunities.
“Josh and Stefanie are model business owners—they are not only very good at what they do, but are also very involved in the community,” says Erickson. Josh has been the President of the St. George Chamber of Commerce, and is a board member for Washington County Schools, among other civic engagements. Stefanie is the Chair of the St. George Art Museum, is involved in Habitat for Humanity, and was recently appointed as a board member for the Governors Office of Economic Development.
“The Bevans are always willing to help out in the community, they are smart, make good decisions, and have the guts to make things happen,” says Erickson. The Small Business Development Center at Dixie State College congratulates the Bevans on their 20 years of success.
The UT SBDC provides consulting, training and other resources to emerging and existing small business owners in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the Lead UT SBDC Center at Salt Lake Community College, and other colleges and universities in the state. To learn more about the UT SBDC program, please visit www.utahsbdc.org. For more information about Steamroller Copies visit www.steamrollercopies.com or Design To Print visit www.designtoprint.com.
SLCC Graduates top Physical Therapy Assistants
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Salt Lake Community College held a completion ceremony for its Physical Therapist Assistant Program at the College’s Health Sciences Center Auditorium and Atrium.
The graduating class had 19 graduates, five of whom received perfect 4.0 grade point averages in coursework for their two-year degrees. “We get really great students in the program,” Diana Ploeger, SLCC Health Sciences Professor said. “The Physical Therapy program has exacting standards and rigorous prerequisite requirements. Our students enter with a strong knowledge base, and they leave well prepared. They’re professional, highly qualified, and interact well with patients and other professionals.”
Students receive an associate of applied science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program. “Every graduating student looking for a job as a physical therapy professional gets one,” Ploeger said. “We have a good group of students who really helped each other academically. It was rewarding to see them developinto caring professionals, to learn to look beyond themselves, in the program.”
The College’s PTA program consists of 5 semesters of theory, laboratory and clinical courses. All of the program’s graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapist Assistant exam that is offered by the Federation of State Boards in Physical Therapy. SLCC graduates have a high pass rate and score consistently highly on the exam, which is required to work in the profession by the State of Utah.
The graduating class had 19 graduates, five of whom received perfect 4.0 grade point averages in coursework for their two-year degrees. “We get really great students in the program,” Diana Ploeger, SLCC Health Sciences Professor said. “The Physical Therapy program has exacting standards and rigorous prerequisite requirements. Our students enter with a strong knowledge base, and they leave well prepared. They’re professional, highly qualified, and interact well with patients and other professionals.”
Students receive an associate of applied science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program. “Every graduating student looking for a job as a physical therapy professional gets one,” Ploeger said. “We have a good group of students who really helped each other academically. It was rewarding to see them developinto caring professionals, to learn to look beyond themselves, in the program.”
The College’s PTA program consists of 5 semesters of theory, laboratory and clinical courses. All of the program’s graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapist Assistant exam that is offered by the Federation of State Boards in Physical Therapy. SLCC graduates have a high pass rate and score consistently highly on the exam, which is required to work in the profession by the State of Utah.
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Annual Pass Available for Southeastern Utah National Parks
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Annual passes are available for Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.
The 2013 Southeast Utah Group Annual Pass is $25 and is valid for use beginning Jan. 1. The pass allows unlimited entry into all four parks within the group for up to one year. Passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Patrons wishing to purchase passes for holiday gift giving may do so as long as the pass remains unsigned and invalidated. The pass will be validated upon first use by the pass purchaser or recipient at one of the four parks on or after January 1.
Passes may be purchased at the Arches Entrance Station, Canyonlands' Island in the Sky Visitor Center, and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges visitor centers. Deseret News
The 2013 Southeast Utah Group Annual Pass is $25 and is valid for use beginning Jan. 1. The pass allows unlimited entry into all four parks within the group for up to one year. Passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Patrons wishing to purchase passes for holiday gift giving may do so as long as the pass remains unsigned and invalidated. The pass will be validated upon first use by the pass purchaser or recipient at one of the four parks on or after January 1.
Passes may be purchased at the Arches Entrance Station, Canyonlands' Island in the Sky Visitor Center, and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges visitor centers. Deseret News
Index Launch Reveals Significant Differences in Countries' Energy Systems
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For the full release and supporting information, please visit: World Economic Forum
- New Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report ranks energy systems of 105 countries from an economic, environmental and energy security perspective.
- Norway, Sweden and France top the ranking; OPEC countries and the USA languish outside the top 50.
- Purpose of the index is to help countries position themselves for the widespread transition that is expected in the global energy system.
- Explore the interactive report map (above) and executive summary; see the rankings and the full report.
For the full release and supporting information, please visit: World Economic Forum
Sign of Stronger Economy: Utah In-migration Increases
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It’s a sign that Utah has a "moving" economy — literally. Far greater numbers of Americans are moving into Utah than out of it, compared to recent years, likely drawn to better economic opportunities here than in other states.
About 12,000 more people moved into Utah than out of it from domestic locations in 2011, according to Census Bureau estimates released Monday from the American Community Survey.
That was nearly a six-fold increase from the estimated 2,200 net domestic in-migration in 2010, and 50 percent more than 8,000 in 2009.
But it is still well below the 30,000 to 40,000 annual net in-migration Utah saw when the economy was booming before the recession hit.
"It’s a sign that we are back on track," said Pam Perlich, a senior research economist at the University of Utah. "It is a positive indicator of good labor market conditions, and good educational and economic opportunities in our state."
Some places are being abandoned by workers who see little reason to stay where they are, Pam said.
"We’re not a place like Michigan where people are leaving because they have given up hope. Here, we’re recognized as having one of the more robust job growth rates among all states. And the future looks pretty rosy."
David Stringfellow, a senior economist in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, said Utah is expected to continue greater job growth than the rest of the nation in coming years, and greater-than-average net in-migration because of it.
Perlich said much of the job growth here has been driven by "some of the big infrastructure projects that we have been building like the I-15 rebuild in Utah County, the FrontRunner" commuter train and new buildings at universities, all mostly built with local money. "We’ve had kind of our own home-grown stimulus."
Perlich said the higher immigration is "not the sort of rip-roaring speculative growth that we saw in the run-up to the financial crash. But I think in some ways that’s a relief because we’ve got a sustainable level of growth. We don’t have a level of growth that’s being driven by speculative development. It’s real jobs being created at a sustainable pace."
The last time Utah had more people move out than in was in the 1980s, Perlich said, adding that Utah’s economy has transformed in recent decades so that it no longer has dramatic boom-and-bust cycles common before 1970.
The Census estimated that 11.6 percent of Americans older than age 1 moved during 2011, a record low amid an economy that was still slow. But in Utah, the move rate was 17 percent. Eight out of 10 of those movers shifted homes within the state, but the rest came from outside it.
(In separate Current Population Survey data also released on Monday, the Census had additional estimates for 2012 on the national level, but not for individual states. It said the move rate increased to 12.0 percent nationally then, but noted that is still low.)
Census estimates showed which states provided the most immigrants to Utah in 2011.
They were: California, from where an estimated 18,237 people moved to Utah; Idaho, 7,538; Arizona, 6,585; Washington, 4,825; Texas, 4,507; Nevada, 4,315; Colorado, 3,986; Ohio, 2,584; and Virginia, 2,413.
Data also say which states attracted the most Utahns to move to them that year. They were: Arizona, 10,577; California, 8,944; Idaho, 6,059; Texas, 5,234; Washington, 4,789; Colorado, 3,856; Oregon, 3,443; and Nevada, 3,365.
Survey estimates also say 14,465 people moved to Utah from outside of the country in 2011, but do not provide estimates of how many Utahns moved out of the country at the same time — so it provides no estimates of net in-migration from abroad.
Perlich noted that many of those who reported moving to Utah from abroad are likely returning LDS missionaries, along with university students and those immigrants attracted by the labor force. Salt Lake Tribune
It’s a sign that Utah has a "moving" economy — literally. Far greater numbers of Americans are moving into Utah than out of it, compared to recent years, likely drawn to better economic opportunities here than in other states.
About 12,000 more people moved into Utah than out of it from domestic locations in 2011, according to Census Bureau estimates released Monday from the American Community Survey.
That was nearly a six-fold increase from the estimated 2,200 net domestic in-migration in 2010, and 50 percent more than 8,000 in 2009.
But it is still well below the 30,000 to 40,000 annual net in-migration Utah saw when the economy was booming before the recession hit.
"It’s a sign that we are back on track," said Pam Perlich, a senior research economist at the University of Utah. "It is a positive indicator of good labor market conditions, and good educational and economic opportunities in our state."
Some places are being abandoned by workers who see little reason to stay where they are, Pam said.
"We’re not a place like Michigan where people are leaving because they have given up hope. Here, we’re recognized as having one of the more robust job growth rates among all states. And the future looks pretty rosy."
David Stringfellow, a senior economist in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, said Utah is expected to continue greater job growth than the rest of the nation in coming years, and greater-than-average net in-migration because of it.
Perlich said much of the job growth here has been driven by "some of the big infrastructure projects that we have been building like the I-15 rebuild in Utah County, the FrontRunner" commuter train and new buildings at universities, all mostly built with local money. "We’ve had kind of our own home-grown stimulus."
Perlich said the higher immigration is "not the sort of rip-roaring speculative growth that we saw in the run-up to the financial crash. But I think in some ways that’s a relief because we’ve got a sustainable level of growth. We don’t have a level of growth that’s being driven by speculative development. It’s real jobs being created at a sustainable pace."
The last time Utah had more people move out than in was in the 1980s, Perlich said, adding that Utah’s economy has transformed in recent decades so that it no longer has dramatic boom-and-bust cycles common before 1970.
The Census estimated that 11.6 percent of Americans older than age 1 moved during 2011, a record low amid an economy that was still slow. But in Utah, the move rate was 17 percent. Eight out of 10 of those movers shifted homes within the state, but the rest came from outside it.
(In separate Current Population Survey data also released on Monday, the Census had additional estimates for 2012 on the national level, but not for individual states. It said the move rate increased to 12.0 percent nationally then, but noted that is still low.)
Census estimates showed which states provided the most immigrants to Utah in 2011.
They were: California, from where an estimated 18,237 people moved to Utah; Idaho, 7,538; Arizona, 6,585; Washington, 4,825; Texas, 4,507; Nevada, 4,315; Colorado, 3,986; Ohio, 2,584; and Virginia, 2,413.
Data also say which states attracted the most Utahns to move to them that year. They were: Arizona, 10,577; California, 8,944; Idaho, 6,059; Texas, 5,234; Washington, 4,789; Colorado, 3,856; Oregon, 3,443; and Nevada, 3,365.
Survey estimates also say 14,465 people moved to Utah from outside of the country in 2011, but do not provide estimates of how many Utahns moved out of the country at the same time — so it provides no estimates of net in-migration from abroad.
Perlich noted that many of those who reported moving to Utah from abroad are likely returning LDS missionaries, along with university students and those immigrants attracted by the labor force. Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Incomes Fail to Keep up with Health Insurance Premiums
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The average premium for employer-sponsored family health insurance rose 61 percent in Utah from 2003 to 2011, taking a bigger bite out of household incomes, according to a report from a nonprofit health care research group.
Annual premiums for family plans jumped from $8,349 to $13,455 during the nine-year period, the Commonwealth Fund said. Across the U.S., family premiums rose 62 percent, from $9,249 to $15,022.
Premiums for single Utahns rose 37 percent, from $3,352 in 2003 to $4,597 last year, the New York-based fund said. There was no comparable U.S. figure.
Health insurance as a percent of Utah’s median income increased from less than 14 percent in 2003 to between 17 percent and 19.9 percent.
Nationally, the report found that workers are also paying more out of pocket, as employee payments for their share of health insurance premiums rose an average of 74 percent. Deductibles more than doubled, up 117 percent from 2001 to 2011.
"Wherever you live in the United States, health insurance is expensive, and for many middle- as well as low-income families it is becoming ever less affordable," said Cathy Schoen, lead author of the report. Salt Lake Tribune
Annual premiums for family plans jumped from $8,349 to $13,455 during the nine-year period, the Commonwealth Fund said. Across the U.S., family premiums rose 62 percent, from $9,249 to $15,022.
Premiums for single Utahns rose 37 percent, from $3,352 in 2003 to $4,597 last year, the New York-based fund said. There was no comparable U.S. figure.
Health insurance as a percent of Utah’s median income increased from less than 14 percent in 2003 to between 17 percent and 19.9 percent.
Nationally, the report found that workers are also paying more out of pocket, as employee payments for their share of health insurance premiums rose an average of 74 percent. Deductibles more than doubled, up 117 percent from 2001 to 2011.
"Wherever you live in the United States, health insurance is expensive, and for many middle- as well as low-income families it is becoming ever less affordable," said Cathy Schoen, lead author of the report. Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Companies Expected to Lead Nation in IT Hiring
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Companies in Utah and the surrounding states are projected to lead the nation in the hiring of information technology personnel during the first three months of 2013.
Robert Half Technology’s "Q1 2013 Hiring Index and Skills Report" said that 18 percent of chief information officers in Utah and nearby states plan to hire additional information technology staff in the coming quarter — nine points about the national average.
Nationwide, 17 percent of chief information officers indicate they plan to expand their IT department and 8 percent expect cutbacks, for a 9 percent projected increase, the Robert Half report stated.
"CIOs report higher demand for IT professions in the first quarter, especially for those with skills in hot areas such as applications development and IT security," John Reed, senior executive director of Robert Half Technology, said in a news release.
Reed pointed out that with the beginning of each new year, there often is an increase in demand for personnel as annual company budgets get approved and they are able to hire additional workers.
Other findings:
The quarterly "IT Hiring Index and Skills Report" was developed by Robert Half Technology and conducted by an independent research firm. First published in 1995, the study is based on more than 1,400 telephone interviews with CIOs from a random sample of U.S. companies with 100 or more employees. Salt Lake Tribune
Companies in Utah and the surrounding states are projected to lead the nation in the hiring of information technology personnel during the first three months of 2013.Robert Half Technology’s "Q1 2013 Hiring Index and Skills Report" said that 18 percent of chief information officers in Utah and nearby states plan to hire additional information technology staff in the coming quarter — nine points about the national average.
Nationwide, 17 percent of chief information officers indicate they plan to expand their IT department and 8 percent expect cutbacks, for a 9 percent projected increase, the Robert Half report stated.
"CIOs report higher demand for IT professions in the first quarter, especially for those with skills in hot areas such as applications development and IT security," John Reed, senior executive director of Robert Half Technology, said in a news release.
Reed pointed out that with the beginning of each new year, there often is an increase in demand for personnel as annual company budgets get approved and they are able to hire additional workers.
Other findings:
- Among the CIOs surveyed, 87 percent reported being somewhat or very confident in their companies’ prospects for growth in the first quarter of 2013.
- Forty-nine percent of CIOs also said they were confident their firms would invest in IT projects in the first quarter of the coming year, while 48 percent said they were not very or not at all confident.
- CIOs noted, however, that it is difficult to find skilled IT professionals in the areas of IT security, applications development and data/data-based management.
The quarterly "IT Hiring Index and Skills Report" was developed by Robert Half Technology and conducted by an independent research firm. First published in 1995, the study is based on more than 1,400 telephone interviews with CIOs from a random sample of U.S. companies with 100 or more employees. Salt Lake Tribune
12 Aralık 2012 Çarşamba
Small-town Papers Alive and Well in Utah
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While there are days, production Mondays usually, when he might fantasize about its demise, Bill Boyle, editor and publisher of the San Juan Record, is proud to say the paper's popularity is as strong as ever.
Eighteen years ago, when he left his job as a banker in Seattle and moved back to his hometown to buy its weekly newspaper, the print circulation was about 2,000.
Eighteen years later, it's still about 2,000, plus 400 online subscribers.
That doesn't mean there aren't headaches. Costs have gone up over the years while revenue —the classified ad line has shrunk a bit —has gone down, but in the Internet Age that is leveling big-city newspapers right and left, the small-town weeklies are hanging in there.
Helping prove the point was a book released nationally a year ago: "Emus Loose in Egnar: Big Stories from Small Towns," written by NPR's Judy Muller.
Muller crisscrossed the "blue roads" of the country, visiting weeklies from coast to coast. When she was finished, she wrote, "This just in: journalism is not dead. It is alive and kicking in small towns all across America thanks to the editors of weekly newspapers who, for very little money and a fair amount of aggravation, keep on telling it like it is."
One of those editors she profiled was Bill Boyle of the San Juan Record.
Muller praised Boyle's diligence as an editor and detailed the delicate balance he had to walk as a reporter and community member when the Indian artifacts bust decimated San Juan County three years ago.
At first, back before the Internet complicated everything, he could concentrate just on running the paper. Now he wears many more hats. But if the economic realities for newspapers have changed, even for weeklies, the content and popularity of the San Juan Record hasn't.
"The paper is still the community gathering spot," he says. "People still look for it in their mailbox. They still want the local flavor, they want to disagree. Where else are you going to read about a controlled burn that goes out of control? I don't think that will end up in the Wall Street Journal."
And out here in the country, away from Craigslist and eBay, people still advertise their real estate and job openings in the classifieds. Deseret News
While there are days, production Mondays usually, when he might fantasize about its demise, Bill Boyle, editor and publisher of the San Juan Record, is proud to say the paper's popularity is as strong as ever.Eighteen years ago, when he left his job as a banker in Seattle and moved back to his hometown to buy its weekly newspaper, the print circulation was about 2,000.
Eighteen years later, it's still about 2,000, plus 400 online subscribers.
That doesn't mean there aren't headaches. Costs have gone up over the years while revenue —the classified ad line has shrunk a bit —has gone down, but in the Internet Age that is leveling big-city newspapers right and left, the small-town weeklies are hanging in there.
Helping prove the point was a book released nationally a year ago: "Emus Loose in Egnar: Big Stories from Small Towns," written by NPR's Judy Muller.
Muller crisscrossed the "blue roads" of the country, visiting weeklies from coast to coast. When she was finished, she wrote, "This just in: journalism is not dead. It is alive and kicking in small towns all across America thanks to the editors of weekly newspapers who, for very little money and a fair amount of aggravation, keep on telling it like it is."
One of those editors she profiled was Bill Boyle of the San Juan Record.
Muller praised Boyle's diligence as an editor and detailed the delicate balance he had to walk as a reporter and community member when the Indian artifacts bust decimated San Juan County three years ago.
At first, back before the Internet complicated everything, he could concentrate just on running the paper. Now he wears many more hats. But if the economic realities for newspapers have changed, even for weeklies, the content and popularity of the San Juan Record hasn't.
"The paper is still the community gathering spot," he says. "People still look for it in their mailbox. They still want the local flavor, they want to disagree. Where else are you going to read about a controlled burn that goes out of control? I don't think that will end up in the Wall Street Journal."
And out here in the country, away from Craigslist and eBay, people still advertise their real estate and job openings in the classifieds. Deseret News
Sandy Area Chamber Opens Resource Center for Small-business Owners
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The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce has opened a resource center to help small-business owners better run their companies.
The new center, at the chamber’s offices at 9350 S. 150 East, Suite 580 in Sandy, will provide access to mentors with years of experience to assist new business owners. It also will offer loan advisers and high-level contacts at Zions Bank to assist with financing needs.
In addition, the center will offer frequent workshops and talks, as well as accounting and bookkeeping help. And, it will have a computer, resource books and documents with beneficial contacts available. Salt Lake Tribune
The new center, at the chamber’s offices at 9350 S. 150 East, Suite 580 in Sandy, will provide access to mentors with years of experience to assist new business owners. It also will offer loan advisers and high-level contacts at Zions Bank to assist with financing needs.
In addition, the center will offer frequent workshops and talks, as well as accounting and bookkeeping help. And, it will have a computer, resource books and documents with beneficial contacts available. Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Governor Makes Cabinet Changes
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Following his re-election, Governor Gary Herbert has announced a series of big changes to his cabinet.
In a statement issued Friday, the governor’s office announced:
In a statement issued Friday, the governor’s office announced:
- Utah Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner Lance Davenport will retire after 29 years in June 2013.
- Utah Dept. of Transportation Executive Director John Njord will retire.
- Insurance Commissioner Neal Gooch will retire.
- Utah Dept. of Corrections Executive Director Tom Patterson will resign, effective January 4, 2013.
- Utah Dept. of Workforce Services executive director Kristen Cox has been named director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget; Jon Pierpont will replace her.
Projections Show Promising Job Fields in Utah
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With Utah’s employment growth currently running at 2.3 percent, the outlook for the remainder of this decade looks slightly better; averaging about 2.4 percent per year. The national employment growth rate is at 1.4 percent.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released new occupational projections that are summarized in the Fall 2012 publication of Trendlines. Some highlights in the report:
DWS also provides occupational information using a “star” system, rating each occupation from zero to five stars. The ratings take into consideration employment outlook as well as wages. Five stars represent the strongest employment outlook and high wages, with zero stars representing limited employment outlook and low wages. This information can be found at http://jobs.utah.gov/ under “Labor Market Information.” http://jobs.utah.gov/wi/.
These occupational projections can be valuable for those making career decisions as well as for educational and training institutions as they do their best to prepare students for good jobs with good pay.
With Hostess announcing its closing, 650 Utah workers will be looking for work, as companies such as Lofthouse and several other large commercial bakeries are accepting applications. For those displaced workers wishing to change occupations, the occupational projection information provided at DWS can be extremely valuable.
The Ogden-Weber Tech College continues to offer training in business and information technology, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and service occupations.
For military veterans, it is noteworthy that The Military Times ranked the Ogden-Weber Tech College number 16 in the nation as “Best for Vets” in a review of colleges.
The Ogden-Weber Tech College also provides customized training for employers to upgrade the skills of their workers in order to remain current with new technologies and business practices.
While the recent recession significantly hurt employment growth, the outlook for the remainder of this decade, especially here in Utah, looks promising. Standard Examiner
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released new occupational projections that are summarized in the Fall 2012 publication of Trendlines. Some highlights in the report:
- Healthcare-related occupations continue to lead the way. Of note, however, is the fact that many of these expanding jobs are in the support area, which typically pays lower-than-average wages.
- Occupations in computer-related fields still provide good employment opportunities and wages.
- Construction and mining areas indicate strong growth rates.
- Even declining occupations will have job openings due to the need to replace retiring workers.
- Approximately 20 percent of jobs in 2020 will require at least a bachelor’s degree, representing the fastest growth category for the remainder of this decade.
- Production, transportation/material moving and installation/maintenance/repair occupations should also have continued growth.
DWS also provides occupational information using a “star” system, rating each occupation from zero to five stars. The ratings take into consideration employment outlook as well as wages. Five stars represent the strongest employment outlook and high wages, with zero stars representing limited employment outlook and low wages. This information can be found at http://jobs.utah.gov/ under “Labor Market Information.” http://jobs.utah.gov/wi/.
These occupational projections can be valuable for those making career decisions as well as for educational and training institutions as they do their best to prepare students for good jobs with good pay.
With Hostess announcing its closing, 650 Utah workers will be looking for work, as companies such as Lofthouse and several other large commercial bakeries are accepting applications. For those displaced workers wishing to change occupations, the occupational projection information provided at DWS can be extremely valuable.The Ogden-Weber Tech College continues to offer training in business and information technology, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and service occupations.
For military veterans, it is noteworthy that The Military Times ranked the Ogden-Weber Tech College number 16 in the nation as “Best for Vets” in a review of colleges.
The Ogden-Weber Tech College also provides customized training for employers to upgrade the skills of their workers in order to remain current with new technologies and business practices.
While the recent recession significantly hurt employment growth, the outlook for the remainder of this decade, especially here in Utah, looks promising. Standard Examiner
Where did they come from, where did they go? The Census Bureau knows. . .
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The Census Bureau has just released state-to-state migration flow tables for 2011. In other words, we can now track the state of origin for individuals moving to Utah during 2011 and where out-migrating Utahns moved.
The estimates indicate that more than 85,000 persons moved from other states to Utah compared to 73,000 persons leaving Utah for homes in other states. California ranked as the top previous state of residence for those moving to Utah, while out-migrating Utahns were most likely to relocate in Arizona.
Whether coming or going, the same four states accounted for both the largest shares of Utah's 2011 moves—Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas and Washington. Other than Florida, Eastern and Midwestern populations are unlikely to move to or from Utah.Remember that this data comes from a survey. States with no in- or out-migration figures may not accurately reflect reality.
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The estimates indicate that more than 85,000 persons moved from other states to Utah compared to 73,000 persons leaving Utah for homes in other states. California ranked as the top previous state of residence for those moving to Utah, while out-migrating Utahns were most likely to relocate in Arizona.
Whether coming or going, the same four states accounted for both the largest shares of Utah's 2011 moves—Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas and Washington. Other than Florida, Eastern and Midwestern populations are unlikely to move to or from Utah.Remember that this data comes from a survey. States with no in- or out-migration figures may not accurately reflect reality.
Toaccess the state-to-state data flows from the Census Bureau, click here.
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