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Show 12W The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, February 25, 1962 Hi Scale, Scope and Shade ncin Larson Art Shows Landscape Skills By George Dibble A primary asset of a landscape painter is the ability to divine proper scale relationships. His work should ordinarily establish immediate clues to foreground, middle and distance areas in his composition. A second, and almost equally, important challenge resides in the task of encompassing horizontal breadth and scope. The former Brigham Young University art department head. Generous Size Paintings .of generous size essay scenic topics that demand a fair amount of canvas as well as discreet judgments between large forms in nature and consequent A Dirt myriad details. Road exposes fresh earth pushed from a hillside to form a dugway road. It is this canvas more than any other in the show that exemplifies the artists astute control of foreshortening. He juxtaposes distant fo- ' liage with casual plant forms in the immediate foreground with a commendable degree of simplification. His mountains are dynamic Like in "Squaw Peak. burnished bronze they effect solidity and unity of pattern. Even textures, so adequately developed in impressionistic painting,are subordinated to a basic idea of enduring strength. He has developed a firm reputation for his Utah Valley scenes and they are in goodly num- painter has, since the impressionists, added the further achievement of managing light and shade in relation to lively components of warm and cool hues. B. F. Larson acquits himself as a landscapist on each show count in his of oils and watercolors at the Peters Gallery in Murray. The formal opening Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. presents recent studies by the one-ma- ber. . Similar Qualities I am always impressed by Mr. Larsens facility with watercolor. His oil studies sometimes essay similar technical qualities. "Rock Canyon- - and "Yellow Tree extend the complementary power of warm and cool hues. This is to say that oil painters usually develop areas of self, or local color in painting objects while watercolorists give greater emphasis to hue intensities of light and shade. Many painters who develop adeptness in the aqueous medium-thubetray the fact in their oil studies. There is indication of this fact in Grosvenor Arch where the challenge of light and shade ameliorate more solidinter-es- t in rock forms. New honors have come to Salt Lake City artist Jerry Fairelough. His painting recently hung in the spring exhibit of the National Academy of Design has received the Julius Hallgarten award of $300. The prize is given for the most m e r i t o rious painting by an American artist under 35 years of age. s Challenge of light, shade ameliorate more solid Interest in rock forms In Grosvenor Arch," by B. F. Larson. S.L. Art Center Welcomes Expansion, New Members The Salt Lake Art Center, expanding in scope of activity as well as exhibition facilities and services, is welcoming new members in the organization, according to Joseph Ray, president. Members of the Art Center at 54 Finch Lane (1340 East! are entitled to such special privileges as: private preview showings of the Art Center's major exhibits; bimonthly Art Center bulletins, which are mailed and announce forthcoming visual arts; special members-onlevents, such as gallery talks, films, and panel discussions; an opportunity to purchase art magazines and catalogs of exhibits at substantial discounts; the use of the new Rental-SaleGallery, where paintings and sculpture may be purchased or rented, and receptions and other social. events held at ihe An (Jen-tery slide-lecture- s s Flans for Fliture The Art Center has a number of plans to be executed in the near future Foremost is the construe tion of a new gallery to ac commodate the increasingl.v large exhibits, the Rental Sales Gallery, and the other facilities offered by the Cen- - ter. The construction date, however, has not been set. As a service to the young citizens of the community, the Art Center has opened its doors to elementary, and senior high junior school students from public and private schools throughout the area. Tours of the gallery are conducted by trained docents. In order to further encourage youthful appreciation of the fine arts, an expanded school tour program is under way. First of Exhibits "Prints by Peterdi, a show of the works of Gabor Peterdi. master Amerwas the ican first in a series of major exhibits to be prepared bv the Art Center for initial showing in Salt Lake and subsequent travel to museums and art centers throughout .Uie.coun.try,,. "It is hoped that some of the most exciting exhibits to be shown tionwide will originate at the Art Center," said James L. Haseltine, director. Classes, ranging from of drawing fundamentals and painting to portrait painting, from still life to life drawing, plus children's painting classes also are provided at the Art Center. one-ma- n print-make- graduJerry ated from the University of Utah before comm encing studies iq New York. Bonnie Lach and Mary Ann Maughan are enrolled in classes at Harvard University and the Boston Museum of line Arts. Bonnie is completing thesis requirements for a Masters degree to be awarded by Brigham Young University where she has also been engaged as a graduate assistant in art. Both Salt Lake artists were graduated from the Iniveisity of Utah WItfr BFA degrees. The American Watercolor Societys 95th Annual Exhibition will open April 4th at the National Academy Galleries. Artists desiring to submit work should apply for a prospectus to Exhibition Secretary, American Watercolor Society, 1083 5th Avenue, New York 28, N.Y. Dr. John Greenway, lecturer extraordinary, will present folk music on his guitar, a musical accent to discussion. Anthropologist Will Lecture On High Dr. John Greenway is an anthropologist who gets his message across with music. He will present a concert of music by the noted American folk artist, Woodie Guthrie, at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the East Junior Ballroom, University of Utah Union Building. Assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Colorado, Dr. Greenway illustrates his popular lectures on anthropology by singing folksongs, accompanied by his own guitar. He has recorded for Prestige. Folkways and Australian recording companies, and is author of several books. Debut for Ives By Lowell Durham Most significant musical item of the week is Monday night's U. of U. Contemp- Americana. It should prove to be one of the most exciting listening experiences in some time. A controversial work, it is very listenable orary Festival quotations fiom concert by familiar works of Beethoven Utah S y and Brahms, as well as from in American folk music, college Kingsbury r songs, and a concluding Hall at 8 p.m. out of "Columbia, the Now in its Gem of the Ocean. third consecu"Equally interesting will be tive season, the first local performance the U. Contem-; land one of but a handful o r a ry Festival concludes anywhere) of Stravinskys with the Sec- Mr. Durham Violin Concerto. Harold Wolf will be soloist. ond Symphony of the enigThe Stravinsky was recentmatic late American comrecorded by Utah Symwill Ives. This ly Charles poser. be Ies' first major local phony and Tossy Spivakov-skfor Vanguard. On the performance. Long overdue, flip-sidof the disc will be a is the Second Symphony Violin gusty, forthright, precocious Leroy Robertsons , aKo with contend some Concerto, although was which per- i of corny" . - f y e Spiva-kovsky- i expression Calendar of Events in S.L. MONO Mage comedv revue. The ra e. 8 30 p m. ART EXHIBITS X tah Smphn, Contemporary Music textual concert, kmgsburv Hall 8 30 pm Rnniulo, former cn. t arlo liTt'kirn'lirnr thr-Assombl Hall, 8 pm. RYU Forum Series Tl EslMY Lecture Critical ApReynold praisal. Fancl of rrmrrsifv of tah facultx members and Dean Swinrv W Anglenian, Reynolds . I n Theater. TnM hibit of eight abstracts bv Son or Hall 8 p m I Auditoti-um- color pneucla. Auburn, Robert b Kincshurv Hall p m. S 13 I'ni-e- Travel Club. m;i)NEM)T s, FRIDAY P your apartment home may be decorated or modified to your individual tastes and needs. Call, write or visit Graystone. Find for yourself why over 100 families prefer the address of distinction that combines the privacy and graciopsness of a beautiful home with the convenience and relaxed freedom of an urban apartment. Priced from $24 750 to $28,500. Other units priced as low as $17,750. Condominium financing available. "An address of distinction East 2700 South , Edgar Allen Poe the Pathos of his Life and Poetrv," a lecture bv Dr Briant S Jacob. Salt Lake County Library Auditorium, SO E Center St, Midvale, 130 pm, and at South Salt Lake Library Auditorium, 2480 So. State St, 8 pm. S Tl RD AY BUT Know 3 our Religion Series. Barret Hall. 7 30 pm and Company, (tenelee APARTMENT HOMES HU Bountiful Phone AX 5 - 232? d Arlene Francis . topic non-viole- Band Readies Folk Tune Concert at U. The music of the University of Utah concert band will resound in a distinct foreign accent in the concert Tuesday, March 6, at 8 p.m. in the Concert Room of the Music Hall. The program consists primarily of folk tunes from foreign countries and bridges the gap from classical to modem. Exemplifying the classical will be the Prelude, Chorale Sebasformed in the fall by the and Fugue of Johann Abort. tian Bach and Johann same forces in Utah Sm-phonIn Modern Vein concerts at Bountiful, In the modem vein, the Murray. Ogden and in the band will present Darius Tabernacle. Milhauds Suite Franchise Another legendary musical first performed by the Goldman Band in 1945. octogenarian passed from the scene during the week. The theme of Milhaud's Suite is taken from the During a brilliant career exfolk songs of the French tending beyond seven decades of actual podium contriwhich provinces through American and Allied troops butions, Bruno Walter carved a sizable, unique niche in fought during World War II. 20th century history. Continuing the folk tune theme with an aura of Engas Although publicized land will be Shepherds lone, surviving champion of the Late Romantic period Hey by Percy Grainger. music The international twins," Bruckner and Mahnext visits the United tour this eminent conductor ler, States for the Chester Overevoked the midas touch from ture for Band" by William all of composers periods. Sehuman. his True, he had specialties. After the Marche Mili-tairMost notable was his conFrancaise written by stant. eloquent testimony to Saint-Saenafter a visit to a . Bruckner-MahlerWalter French garrison in Algeria, performances and recordings the musical spotlight shifts of both are The Bible. Who to the Asian continent for among present day conducEight Russian Folk Songs, tors will succeed him as offiOpus 58 by Anatole Liadov. cial spokesman for these two The Lafin Touch exponents of grandiosity reNo program of internamains a mute question., folk music would .be Bruckner and Mahler tional complete without the Latin aside, it is safe to tab Walter Tucci's La touch and yingf4aith, "Eafriba lieTerig rcraCi'UZ""'' ar ful Mozart exponent. I had typical Mexican dance, adds opportunity to hear several this Latin touch. out the program concerts at Carnegie Hall is Rounding Louis Ganne's Le Pore de which, with his numerous fala Victoire, a long-timMozart recordings, combine vorite tune of the marching in tribute to greatness of French. both composer and interpreband will be The ter. Mozart of such refineconducted by Dr. Forrest D. ment, elegance and subdued Stoll with Martin Zwick as beauty is afforded by no assistant conductor. other baton. Ron Daum is student direcAlways playing with retor of the band, Bob Dodson, to approxiduced forces manager, Patti VanKampen, mate those used by composer secretary, and Judy Hillam, Walter obtained an intilibrarian. The public is invited and macy and finesse beyond there is no admission charge. compare. Old AcquaintArlene in ance" in both the Palm Beach and Phoenix productions and who knows Arlenes stage business down to the last detail and nuance, will be subbing for Arlene right up to the last minute. This will be accomplished with the help and support of Julia Bcrtosh who is understudying for both the roles of Arlene Francis and Mary Cooper. Miss Francis is bringing her personal wardrobe with her from New York including two evening dresses and two fur wraps designed especially for this play by y Scaasi. Music Group Sets Concert Phi Epsilon, prbfes-sionmusic sorority, will present a concert of American music Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Concert Room of Music Hall on the University of Utah campus. The concert Mu e will include performances s by Suzanne F o r s b e r g, Sheila Sorenson, Elaine Lewis. Cherry Walker. Marian Robertson and Edelgard Hainke. Also on the program included are two selections by a vocal quartet consisting of Jean Ada ms. Robert a Sheila SoHnusorT Bennion. and Coleen Makin, who will be accompanied by Judith Beckstead. Four dialogues will be featured by Elaine Lewis and Joyce McKay. El-Je- ' Walter-conducte- The "COMPACT" Office Mar. Hall. Dont Kingsbury wail too long to g.t your tickets for Arlene Francis in the delightful comedy, Old Acquaintance Offices: Kingsbury Holl (Room 210) Mon Sat , 8 am. to 5 pm. 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South Temple. 9 am. to 5 pm Mondays through Fridays and 9am to noon Saturdays Salt lake County Library, Mosaic exhibit 30 pieces by 21 artists at 80 East Center. Midvale On display through February from 9am to 9 pm Mondays through Frldaxs and 9 am. to 5 p m Saturdav s Ll)s Museum, Temple Square, Kxhihtl of works of Carlos Anderson. Hanging until March 7. iCompIled bv Adult Eduration Council of Greater Salt Lake 1 letuior Ter- - vie BotVi M- Ballet Janine Charrat de France. Pans ballet compan Highland High Auditorium. 8 13 - there's convenience, leisure and worry free maintenance. flag-wave- I Le Graystone Even the realist," she says, becomes-surfeitewith violence and the theater has been having its full tension share of present-daplays. Old Acquaintance is a a comedy of manners set against a love story high fashion background. Instead of another world against man play, Old Acquaintance' is a man and woman play for a change. When told that the important role of the young girl in the play will be performed in the University Theater production by Holly Smith, a young University of Utah student making her first appearance on any stage, Miss Bless Francis exclaimed, her heart, how exciting for her and for all of us. I look forward to meeting her and working with her. Luck Talisman Miss Mary Cooper, longtime friend of Miss Francis and supporting star for the Kingsbury Hall production, has arrived - in Salt - Lake City. She brought with her a good luck talisman from Arlene for Holly Smith. Because of Miss Francis schedule (her weekly heavy -What V- - My -- Line-- panelist appearance, a weekly radio show and three daily radio shows) she cannot arrive in Salt Lake until one day before the show's opening. This means that Mary Cooper, who has played with Arizona both times to audiences. Miss Francis has said she enjoys performing in this play and believes audiences react to it so happily because, for a change, it is romantic theater. reaking Symphony to Cap Contemporary Festival . more to Guitar Notc-W- ith THI Rsl) W bv VicKirkland Rebels. toria Holt Fast Mill Creek L22bh Evergreen Ae. ibrary 8 pm. (3125 South theres When Miss Arlene Francis arrives in Salt Lake City on March 5, a day prior to the opening of her appearance in the University Theater production of "Old Acquaintance, she will be setting foot for the first time in Utah. Although Arlene has, In her various assignments for radio, television and the theater, worked in more than 100 cities in almost every state of the Union as well as more than two dozen foreign countries, this will be her first visit to any part of Utah. Negotiations for- Arlenes appearance with the University Theater began last summer. Miss Elizabeth Hag-lunassistant director of University Relations, formerly worked with Miss Francis on her daytime television Home, show in New York. Wrote to Germany At Dr. C. Lowell Lee's request," Miss Haglund wrote to Miss Francis at the time the broadway star was in Germany-making-t- he Billy . Wilder movie One, Two, Three" and asked, "When would you rather come to in March or Salt Lake April?" Miss Francis reply was, "I cannot think of a place I'd rather be in March than the University of Utah. The play Miss Francis will be performing in Salt Lake is John Van Drutens which she performed in January, 1961, at Palm Beach, Florida, and in January 1962 in Phoenix, - Great Issue Forum, Can We Kducate for Freedom,M Spencer Hail Auditorium. H pm, Of course. But Arlene Francis First Utah Visit Near tl $650.00 LIKE HAPPIER WITH KING'S OPEN 'TIL 6:30 P.M. MONDAY 'Til 9 P.M. .2233 SOUTH A NEW $330 GULIRANSINI TIMMS MUSIC SHOP PIANOS ORGANS N. K. Gollacher, Owner1 7TH IAST. 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