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Show C-3 7/je Par/c Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, July 9 - 1 1 , 2008 Outdoor film fest has indie spirit and noticed so many of the films many activities arc outdoors-orienthad connections to Sundance," she ed and we thought thisfitright in." The event is sponsored by Zions explained. "These were films that and Mountain Trails celebrated the spirit of independent Bank Foundation. People who ride bikes filmmaking." Take the film "Raising Arizona." to the screenings win a free bike Joel and Ethan Coen directed the lights, Cho said. By GREG MARSHALL Special events include a tribute comedy caper staring Nicolas Cage Of the Record staff to Sydney Pollack before the and Holly Hunter. The films Kevin Bacon connec- screening of "Tootsie" Aug. 1 and a with Brigham Eat your heat out, Kevin Bacon. tion would take a several fancy free meet-and-greet The veteran actor may be footsteps to make, but as Cho point- Young University alumni Jed famous for his roles in "Footloose1" ed out, the Sundance connection is Cowley whose film "Loss of a and "The River Wild," but he is no simple: Before winning Best Wrestling Match" will be shown in longer the king of six degrees of sep- Director and Best Picture Academy three weeks. Six Degrees of Sundance begins aration, claims Irene Cho of the Awards for "No Country for Old Men" the brothers won theFriday at 9 p.m. in City Park with Sundance Institute. Cho and her colleagues were Independent Spirit Award at "Raising Arizona." perusing the seven films chosen to Sundance for "Blood Simple." Cho smiled. "You sec the big be shown over the next seven weeks in this year's Sundance Outdoor blockbusters and so many of those started out at Film Festival beginning Friday in filmmakers City Park at 9 p.m. with a free Sundance," she said. screening of "Raising Arizona." The film series, called Six "Raising Arizona* July 11 The group tracked directors, Degrees of Sundance, is family"Iron Giant/July 18 actors, screenwriters and composers friendly and people are invited to back to Sundance and found that show up early to City Park for trivia 'Adventures of Power," July 25 the institute founded by Robert games and prizes. Winners receive Tootsie/ Aug. 1 Redford in 1981 had closer connec- Sundance merchandise and picnics tions to many films than Bacon, the arc encouraged, Cho said. 'Moulin Rouge/ Aug. 8 Hollywood touchstone some say The event is a good way for "Harold and Maud," Aug. 15 can be linked through his film work Sundance to give back to the comto any other talent in Tinsel Town. munity. '"It's a great way for people The Straight Story" Aug. 22 "We were looking at the films to be interactive," she said. "So Six Degrees of Grand Opening Remax Associates Heber Valley Sales Center Model Home Sundance premieres Friday / 4 Homes! / 3 Developments! / 3 Builders Grand Opening Promotions! 102 Fox Den Road,(400 East) Midway Utah June 26rfi - July 12th 435-654-7014 II you go Small Potatoes house shows PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN TOWN STAGES Friday, July 18, at 6 p.m. the folk duo "Small Potatoes" plays a house concert sponsored by music nonprofit Mountain Town Stages. Chicago-based Jacqufe Manning and Rich Prezioso describe their music as Celtic to Cowboy. Organizers suggest a $20 donation. Enjoy a potluck barbeque before music starts at 7 p.m. In addition to Small Potatoes, Mountain Stages sponsors a home concert with Elephant Revival Tuesday, July 15. Foothill Village/Salt Lake City Monday-Friday Park City Performing Arts Foundation 0-7, Saturday 10-5 / 801.583.0997 Park City Performing Arts Foundation ST REGIS ^ BIG STARS, BRIGHT NIGHT -JU ST REGIS PIG STARS, piGHT NIGHTS :, '"-,.• Outdoor Concert Series at Deer "Valley Resort £() r Outdoor Concert Series at Deer Valley Resort July 17 7:00 p.m. •".'.••.V.ivkft&r -at . s.-,•».,.•lii' ,r, ,.JS, Don't miss tliis indie rock chanteuse as she conquers the Deer Valley Stage, taking the audience beyond her with Aimes Mann catchy "1234" sondHi" Rolling Stone raves, Feist "sounds sharp, sassy and smitten alongside a seductive, jazzy, sweeL throaty croon capable of great tenderness and subtle adornments.'" r f e '&$',#• July 12 Tickets: lawn seating $ 3 1 call 435-655-3114 or visit www.parkcitytickets.com Limit of 8 tickets per person par show all shows, rain or shine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. ST REGIS SUMMIT Tickets: lawn-$31 call 435-655-3114 or visit. www.parkcitytickets.com Melanie Louis Wells Fargo Home Mortgage/ Maureen Moriarty, Malia Brown Jerry Anderson - The Sourcerer Identity Properties/Newpark Hotel Dan McPhun & Krlsten Fletcher ^' Paul Pencfkowskl t ;. • ' Ron Butkovlch/RSB Design •• Rutland Custom Woodworking Shows held rain or shine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Unit of 8 tickets per person per show ST REGIS VIA SUMMIT . p a p K §§. c i t y KPCW |