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Show *pe Esack GOODMAN = i ro E EAIlAlong the Watchtower, olter Left Her ark in Stone ‘gee Looking toward the new centu- :** River’s depths from the ancient|. appearing Watchtowerillustrated =i. {= in today’s pencil sketch. Which brings us to lesson I learned only recently. Not only is » the Watchtowernotancient — it decades , women who made their marks as. architects at the time. Colter’s visionary use of cient American Indian themes ; set a pattern for the use of Hopi, juni, Navajo and even Anasazi 5 architectural “styles” (if may -, call them that) that blend with . the Spanish influences seen in * the Santa Fe and Taos regions. er work helped give Phoenix, >. Tucson and other Arizona cities the look wecall “Native American” today. At the Grand Canyon, youcan’t help but see Colter’s work. She served as “on the spot” architectfor the Fred Harvey Co. ““" between World War I and 1937. ("The characteristic look ofher architectural work erroneously leaves manyvisitors to the Grand Canyonbelieving the buildings ~ they see date back to the era of the Hovenweep ruins atthe dis‘ot tant Four Corners, where Utah, cv lorado and New Mex‘. ico meet. It was after seeing it \ many times thatI realized the jo” Watchtower was not of the same in age as the round tower at Hoven+, weep. Tall stone Watchtoweris not a remnant of an ancient American indian culture. Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon’s south rim,it was designed in 1932 by architect Mary Colter. It is to be regretted that Colter never won the fameof those Harvey Gals. She in no Wayre- sembled Judy Garland in the 1940s movie that featured waitresses, cowboys, Indians guides but nary an architect. Colter, a non-romantic-appearing spinster, walked around Grand Canyon Village andothertourist haunts in a cowboy blouse,Stetson, boots, long skirts and plain Ls alates Photos never show ‘Taos-styie jangling eles‘oftthe sort that became so popular with the arty types of GreenwichVillage in the 1920s. Not that she didn’t know style — her colorful dining-car plates, platters, cups and saucers won instant approval for American In- dian places and log beams setstyles still in use today. One majorstructure on the Grand Canyon South Rim that Colter did notdesign is the larg- est of them all, the El Tovar Ho- tel, still the major hostelry of the canyon. Its architect was not tect and as an interior designer. Her interiors were mostoften small sand- feeSie und sativa rock for canyon structures,but felt pestearha atenctnes cate and canyonwalls just out- her buildings. rhs Wesnioeer was acited “or stay atthe railroad-built hotel to find a decent meal. in 1922, but looks as if it has been in place forever.it stands close to the deepest of the canyon terraces and is about80 feet high above its own rockysite. Colter designed it Carlson in “Cash on Delivery,” which opens on Friday. terior features murals by Fred commissioned to do several other murals in Harvey structures. Outside, Air thewerer’s top and its base, Colter had masons work where she used Spanish as well Indian themes. Us genes were obviously passed on iissson.iene on Perey scored a hit in London, and also proved to have “legs.” The script was discovered a by plenty of regional ters in this country, including the Old Lyric Repertory Theater in Logan, Lelong woaiered war this period of much emphasis upon the role of women in our so- ciety, there seems never to have been full scale book on this sharp-eyed and talented architect, Mary Colter. You can still ee eae open on New Year's Eve did a ing builds bee another until it bon 4 rey eaLednthen pam. show is sold out, but doesn't take muchefforttoget the the earlier show at $19.50,. te aoai Haiee. makers. : to “burlesque” the mor. “This is actually afairiveasy project for me, because I've got a an: Cae fa aon Sun. the right amountof nuance,” says ( New Year's me is to make sure the story gets runs into complications, resulting for {idsothattheandiencefollowsinit. Te cna a Jensen as a gullible government Russ Peacock as Call (601) 984-9000 or go numerous lucra- Nieman. “The for Saturday wi tive ways of defrauding the British social security system by creating a string of aliases. When Swan decides to go straight, he udience to laugh. The danger is a Day). Curtain timej: is 8 pan. are at 12 noon on Jan. 8, tickets are $1350 for adults; $10 children; Friday and Saturday evenings, $15.50 for Swan(playedbyCodyK. Carlson), on can't extricate himself at all. One othe He Coos ae ater. .Friday perfor- production of the show this summer. “Cash on Delivery” centers i Swan's loonyuncle. Alisha Jacob, Johnson, Ron Johnson, Palmer G. Pattison, Bret Hay Clark, mont, Kristine Bethers, and Tina mond, for children. Barrus fill the, eup- porting rojes, some of the box at 2333 8. Decker Lake Drive in West Valley City (across from the E are Nieman indicates thattheshow a simple with the requisite doors.,The Center). that the in a madcap chain of Hale stage up and down and round and identity switches. Dietlein thinks she’s found the perfect show for the post-holiday season. “We've learned over the much afterward. They love to laugh, and have that emotional bath.” and round will get a rest in this show, which needs little of the _theater’s technical capacity. Sets are by Andrew Barrus; ligtits and beginning of the new year is to “Cash on Delivery,” agrees with laugh. The holidays are stressful, and people don’t want to think too Dietlein about the nature of the show. “People will see this as a years that what people want at the Upeoming Events rs 4 says.“It makes fun ofthe fact that will seats are available sponsible for the design of La Posada Inn at Winslow,Ariz., lier beauty. Cooney p.m. and 10 p.m. The 10 Colter didother j‘jobs for the Harvey organization. She was re- bring La Posada back to its ear- Michael mances will be at 630 Mesa Verde regio Houses.Atleast one of the hotels programs of the government,” he “Cash on Delivery” by wove found a barn-burner.” “Cash, ina few cl petroglyphs — some from nearby sites and others copies of rock-art found near are orin the tourist traffic after the developmentofjet planes and Interstate pie Restaep tine soni’ and demolition of many Harvey wacky,fun romp — with little bit of social gece about the @ Pay Up Kabotie, a Hopi painter Colter even a Westerner — Charles P. Whittlesey came from Chicago. Colter did not appear bitter about this “slight.” She decorated oe 's lobby and dining a the guest rooms. Some of her fn feel the Bright Angel Lodge, asmaller haven westof El Tovar, Alisha Jacob,left, Ray Jensen, Rachell P. Ainsworth and Cody K. above even the largestof the nearby pines and cedars. The in- ;, and herstone fire- best shows her skills as an archi, Lodge — even the Phantom ,. Ranch atthe bottom ofthe Grand so thatits observation roof walkwaygives a full 360-degree view hel etd ata David Nieman, director for sound by Mike Williams; and costume design by Leigh Ann Cher- mack. Jennifer Stapley is produc_tion assistant. St.Mark’s Hospital and Medical Staffarepleased to welcome Jared B.Probst,M.D. Dr.Jared.B.Probst is a graduateofthe UniversityofUtah Schcol ofMedicine. Hecompleted his residencytraining 2 for 1 CLEANING eaeteFarfateopieoteada ot a SES FECLERARSTS #5 1-800-FOR-COIT } { 2 for 1 CLEANING SutgetioatnrmSole 2 tor 1 UPHOLSTE: CLEANING a enh Voltat ers ee saad to doen, Cetrps “Tow axparene pace dow 2 rapler price, the next one is. 1-800-FOR-COIT (rorfarmer Motalayepee Urinecorycaper (9 WR 2 for AREA RUG 0 arcs teeal STs the fire the specializing in FamilyPracticeatthe Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr.Probst is boardcertified in FamilyPractice by the American Board ofFamity Practice. Dr. Probst has special interest in: + Pediatrics + Preventative Health + Sports Medicine Dr.Probst isalso trained inawide spectrumofspecialties including: + intemal Medicine * Office Surgery + Dermatology * Depression + Women's Health + Andety Dr.Probst ge s oot y as hdd, * 4 of ” Skyline High School. HecurrentlyfesidesinHolladayand sictivites nib a |
