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Show A- 16 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, July 3-6, 2010 Exploring Park City's art scene Gallery hopping on Main Street By AUDRIE KOHOUT Record intern I love to wander around museums, and flip through pictures of Van Gogh's flowers and Cdzanne's fruit in books at the library. But I do not need to be at the Met or the Louvre to see original paintings with the vivid bold colors that have always fascinated me. Growing up in Park City, I have been given the opportunity to see paintings and sculptures from both local and regional artists at galleries all along our beautiful Main Street. In fact, I view an art gallery as a miniature, free museum. When I was younger, I was always terrified of being kicked out of art galleries. I thought everyone in the gallery saw me as more of a hazard than a prospective buyer. Now when I go in, I often try to dress nicely and stand with proper posture. I dont expect to be seen as a customer, but maybe the owners can at least think I might convince my parents that my room would just not be com- *Coupons must be presented to cufi/tr - not v»//rf wf (h an/ otfi»r offws. ril Serving ERIK DAENITZ/ PARK RECORD Park City High School graduate Audrey Kohout is headed off to college in Minnesota this fall. In the meantime she is trying to make the most of everything her hometown has to offer including the wide array of art galleries. pening in galleries ail over Main Street, such as artist's receptions and the monthly gallery strolls, when a coalition of over 20 galleries invite people to walk up and down Main Street enjoying art and food on the last Friday of every month. There is no reason to wait for an event to take advantage of the vibrant art scene in Park City. Gallery owners want to see people, even young ones without deep pockets, enjoy- ing the art they have chosen to bring to our town. After all, art serves no purpose if there is no one to appreciate it. Audrey Kohouts graduated from Park City High School in June 2010 and has been accepted to Macalester College in St. Paul. Minnesota, where she plans to study art and journalism. She and her family have lived in Park City for eight years. Program to study local 'foodprinf Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Best Value on Main Street! 2 for 1 Dinner Entree Leadership class to host speakers, demonstrations Buy one entre^ and get second entree* of equal or lesser value free. Dine in only. Expires 7/16/2010. Valid after 5pm 18% gratuity added on original amount Submitted by Tracy Harden Open 7 nights a week! Breakfast from 8am till 4pm, Lunch from HAM-CLOSE, Dinner from 5pm Free Parking in China Bridge Garage all day and night. 317 MAIN ST. • PARK CITY • 649-8284 We have been serving Park City for over 35 years '7/t plete with out that six-foot-tall penguin sculpture. At eight-, een I am just now starting to learn that there is no reason for my insecurity. Last week I went on a gallery stroll and realized that when I engage the gallery employees, many are excited to talk with me ancj to teach me about the artists they represent and their work. I spent half an hour discussing the technicalities in Michael Fatali's photographs with Gretchen Welch in the Fatali Gallery. Ms. Welch seemed delighted to share her interest in the photographs with me. I brought up my feelings of awkwardness with Coda Gallery's Connie Katz who said she "loves for everyone to come in." Young people ought to spend an afternoon perusing the artwork from around the world that is so easily accessible, especially considering it is fun and free. This month, the Kimball Arts Center has a Contemporary Quilt exhibit entitled "Don't Fence Me In" in which all the pieces are quilts from different artists. I'm amazed that I never thought of quilting as an art form before; it is definitely worth checking out. Why not stop by the Kimball the next time you go to Davanza's? There are also events hap- Farmers, policy makers, consumers and business people across our nation are reinventing our food system, and this year's Leadership Park City class is helping the movement take root in Summit County. With a summer speaker series, events and demonstrations, the 30-member class of adult leaders is working to inspire residents to take a look at America's commercial food system and make personal changes that will benefit the environment, the local economy and their physical health. The class will host a free speaker series throughout July and August to be headlined by experts on high altitude gardening, celebrity chefs, and other renowned speakers with expertise in re-thinking our foodprint. Class member Katie Noble, co-host of KPCW's This Green Earth's program, will feature topics and speakers aligned with the series. Aired live on Thursday's from 9 to 10 a.m.. Noble's show focuses on the environment, sustainable living, building and eating. Kicking off Leadership's campaign will be a free screening of the movie FRESH followed by a panel discussion on | screens I drapes I shutters I awnings I accessories I motorization I upholstery high altitude vegetable gardening on Tuesday, July 13, 7 p.m. at the Santy Auditorium. In partnership with the Park City Film Series and Swaner Eco Preserve, and with free admission sponsored by Fairweather Natural Foods, the award-winning documentary celebrates the people across America who are reinventing our food system by forging healthier, sustainable alternatives. 'if the movie FOOD, Inc. made an impression on you, FRESH will inspire you on how you can personally help transform our industrial food model into one that is environmentally responsible and supportive of local, holistic farming that delivers healthier food at a much smaller cost to our planet," said class member Katy Wang. The class is putting words into action by initiating a container vegetable garden program. Dubbed "the Great Gardening Experiment," the 150 container gardens are being cultivated by class participants to demonstrate that, with the ability to move them in and outdoors with the frost season, residents of high altitude communities can extend the growing season long enough to harvest fresh vegetables. The Leadership Park City class has developed its own website that incorporates many of the topics relevant to making changes in Summit County. Container vegetable garden guidelines, resources for establishing community gardens, lowering your "foodprint," buying locally, and a list of events are all featured on www.ParkCityFoodprint.org. With support from The Park City Foundation, the class will be offering opportunity drawing throughout the summer to raise money to support its efforts. Donations can be made at the events or by calling Kenny Barfield at 801580-5654. 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