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Show 2lB Moab Happenings April 1998 EESSSSJ c tri LoJ Edge Of The Cedars Museum Presents: "Quechua Indian Music & Ute History And Culture Culture" "Quechua Indian Music and Culture" is the title of a free April America from what is now Southern Columbia to central Chile and from the Pacific-coas- t to the borders of the 23, 1998. Antonio Arce will present a slide. show of the South American altiplano (high plain) and will share some Although the Quechuan language is still spoken by a large population, Spanish, the official language of government and education, is becoming predominant. Sadly, many South American Indians of today deny their Indian heritage to escape prejudicial treatment. Being Amazon basin. traditional folk music on the guitar, charango (armadillo guitar), and sikus (pipes). Bring the whole family and share in this unique opportunity to compare the indigenous cultures of South America with those of the American Southwest. Antonio Arce was in born Salta, Argentina. He learned a Vir.itoi.hdn Dicty trom few words of the Quechuan language from his father, who is a fluent speaker; but Antonio, like others of his generation, was educated in the Spanish language. The Quechuan language was the language of the ancient Inca empire and from these roots it became the College Of of the Spanish conquered the empire in 1532, Quechuan languages were spoken in Western South program to be presented at 7 p.m. at Edge of the Cedars State Park on Thursday, language principal central Andes. When the Indian is associated with illiteracy, especially in Bolivia. Edge of the Cedars is known for its outstanding collection Of Anasai pottery, rock art reproductions, and trade items including a macaw feather sash Ti.iIumiuco Culture and copper bells. A Chacoan-styl- e rum is located on site just behind the museum. Visitors arc allowed to climb into a k i a Innovative sculptures, relating to lock art and solar markers, enhance the educational environment. Juan Campus will present an exciting new series of original and active promotion of student art. Her students frequently visit P.dge of the Cedars Museum to diaw inspiration from the rock art reproductions and sizable prehistoric pottery collection on display. Recently, her students were treated to a guest demonstration by the renowned potter, Richard Zane Smith. Look for Smith's influence in the pottery pieces on display in the student student art works in the Special Exhibits Room at Edge of the Cedars State ParkMuseum from April 9 May 26, 1998. The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, April 9, from 9 p.m.; refreshments will be served. According to -- Pollan, "This year's emphasis will be on sculptural works in clay and and pencil drawings, plus wood." weaving will also be on display. Pollan's students draw inspiration from both contemporary and traditional art forms; The resulting works are strong in their handling of the visual elements, yet refreshingly bold and original. al Pen-and-i- , Edge Of The Cedars Museum Hours: Quilts on Display trade items including a macaw feather sash and copper bells. A Chacoan-styl- e ruin is located on site just behind the museum. Visitors arc allowed to climb into the kiva. Innovative sculptures relating to rock art and solar markers transform the cultural park into a unique educational environment. 678-223- V 8. The Dan OLaurie Canyon Country Museum will be displaying locally-mad- e quilts through the months of April and May. who Anyone wishes to display a quilt may bring them to the Museum by I March 28. The Museum will also be hosting a tea on Friday, April 10 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. to open the quilt exhibit. All are welcome to attend the tea and view the exhibit. Album - A Musical Souvenir Local artist's originals fully orchestrated and featuring really neat songs like: Plant Lecture Wild Tea Scheduled April 10 3 The state parkmuseum is located at 660 West, 400 North in Blanding. Regular museum and park hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A nominal fee is charged for the museum and ruin. Volunteers are currently developing educational outreach programs on Native Use of Plants and Prehistoric Trading Networks. For more information about museum events or to volunteer for special projects, contact the park manager at (435) of the Cedars is known for its outstanding collection of Anasazi pottery, rock art reproductions, and The Dan O'Laurie Canyon Country Museum r publication, The Outlaw Trail Journal. In the summer of 1995, he served as guest editor for Blue Mountain Shadows, a journal of Four Corners history and culture. Barton was the recipient of the 1992 Utah Humanities Merit Award for organizing a lecture series on Women of Uintah Basin History. He was granted a Charles Redd fellowship in 1988. Edge Ruthellen -- Barton cofounded the Outlaw Trail History Association, centered in Vernal Utah and its show. 7-- r on reservations. This program is sponsored in part by the Utah Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. John Barton received his masters degree in U.S. and Western History from Brigham Young University in 1989. He currently teaches courses at the Uintah Branch Campus of USU in Western and World Civilization, plus Utah, Ute and Mexjcan history. Eastern Utah Students Exhibit Art Art professor Ruthellen Pollan is known for her innovative teaching style professor history before the bands were relocated . Blanding, UT - The College of Eastern UtahSan art Blanding, UT - "Ute People: History, Culture and Racial Perspectives" is the title of a free program to be presented at 7 p.m. , on Thursday, April 16, 1998. at Edge of the Cedars Sate Park. The speaker is John Barton, Assistant Professor of History at the Uintah Basin Branch Campus of Utah State University (USU) Barton will present a general overview of early Ute The Dan OLaurie Museum and Moab Information Center are hosting a Free lecture by William Dunmire and Gail Tierney highlighting their new book entitled Wild Plants and Native Peoples of The Four Comer This lecture will illustrate the importance of the people-plarelationship and how ancient traditional uses of these plants inform contemporary uses today. Thursday April 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Moab Information Center. nt last toOLaurie Follow Powell Museum and Moab Information The Dan Center are hosting a FREE lecture by Roy Webb, noted author, speaker and historian of river running in Utah and the Intermountain West. Roys lecture is entitled Last To Follow Powell: The Eggert-Hatc- h Expedition, 1955 "Thursday April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Moab Information Center. Jeep Safari Days Bikers We Apologize Heart of the Canyonlands B. Mike Kokopelli Colorado River Rafter Canyonlands by Night Cruise ...plus two more!! Available in outlets locally $ 10 plus $2 shipping to: Homestown Productions 208 East 200 South 6 Moab, Utah 84532 or send |