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Show The Ogden Valley news Page Volume XVIII Issue II July 1, 2010 Music in the Mountains 2010! – Presented by the Wolf Creek Foundation The Wolf Creek Foundation is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2010 summer concert series at Wolf Mountain. Join us for another fun-filled season and help support the Wolf Creek Foundation and its work for military families from Hill Air Force Base and other local charities. This season several concerts have been dedicated to the causes of other non-profits such as the Cottages of Hope and Sweats for Vets. Cottages of Hope helps local families with financial needs, and the Sweats for Vets program helps wounded soldiers who only have tattered battle fatigues, leave the field hospital with clean clothing. We will also be working with the MDA on a Labor Day weekend event that will include a Fill the Boot night at the concert. If you have any questions, please call 801781-4131. See you on the mountain! June 26 – Anna Wilson and the Crescent Super Band Anna Wilson is a critically acclaimed jazz artist and songwriter whose recent album, Yule Swing! reached #12 on the Billboard jazz chart. Her decadent and powerful voice has earned her shared billings with Josh Groban, Al Jarreau, and countless others. Under the direction of founder Caleb Chapman, the Crescent Super Band has stunned audiences worldwide, from Anna Wilson New York to the Netherlands. With a youthful energy and nearly unbelievable performance level, the band has performed hip, intelligent arrangements of the America standards for thousands. July 10 – The Utah Symphony World renowned, the full Utah Symphony will return to Wolf Mountain for its fifth performance. Equally enjoyed by patrons and performers, this event is a special tradition in Ogden Valley. Utah Symphony Associate Principal Trumpet player Jeff Luke states, “What’s great . . . is it is outside, and people can sit on the lawn wearing their shorts, eating and drinking. The bottom line is, this is a lot less snooty-feeling that what people normally associate with a symphony concert. The Utah Symphony July 2 – Eric Heatherly From his upbringing in Chattanooga to a remarkable fan base addicted to his songwriting all over America, Eric Heatherly returns to Wolf Mountain with his own blend of America Rock and Country. With a style all his own, this concert is a must see for songwriters and guitarists. This concert always has the crowd on its feet dancing to the great music. August 7 – Jon Schmidt A tradition at Music in the Mountains, Jon Schmidt returns with his high energy performance. From dramatic and reflective music to pyrotechnic-laced back flips, Jon Schmidt will astonish you. August 21 – Classic Rock All Stars – the Real Deal! The Classic Rock All Stars feature the original lead singers and stars of Ride Captain Ride, Get Ready, Green Eyed Lady and I Just Want to Celebrate. Mike Pinera of Iron Butterfly, Peter Rivera of Rare Earth and Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf get together to rock the house with the classic hits of the late sixties and seventies. They are sure to have the Wolf Mountain fans on their feet grooving to Hey Big Brother, Inna GaddaDa Vida and many more! September – The Soulistics After a great performance in 2008 as the Soul Survivors this group returns to send us back to the era of great Soul music. The Intermountain West Premiere Soul Revue states, “The Soulistics bring you a high energy, no-holds-barred show, loaded with the best soul classics ever recorded, that is sure to leave a wide variety of audiences wanting more.” Hope to see you on the mountain! Happy 4th of July Gallery 25 Celebrates July with Western/Patriotic Group Art Show Gallery 25 in Ogden will Lauri Eskelson is a landscape painter who be celebrating the July holi- loves to get out and paint on location whenever days with a western/patriotic possible. She likes to soak up the essence of a group show at Gallery 25, with the opening on place, and capture that in her painting. She also First Friday Art Stroll, July 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 enjoys painting wildlife and equine subjects. p.m. Gallery 25 is located at 268 Historic 25th Roberta Glidden loves landscapes as well. Street in Ogden. She enjoys painting outdoors, not only in Utah, Gallery 25 has a wonderful selection of original but in various locations throughout the world. artwork, along with prints, cards, handmade jew- Besides her beautiful landscapes, she also elry, glass, ceramics, wooden bowls, loves painting the figure, and studand handmade pine needle baskets. ies extensively using live models. It’s a feast for the eye! Carol Fielding is equally giftA bit about our artists: Mac ed at painting beautiful florals, as Stevenson paints in oils, and crewell as local landscapes and farates romantic landscapes with a away places such as Petra and contemporary palette. He’s wellDubai. She also enjoys painting known for dramatic skies in his the local people in her scenes. Phil Hopkins scenes, and his work is widely colShe paints beautifully in oils, as lected locally and nationally. well as stunning pastels. Keith Dabb paints beautiful landscapes, Phil Hopkins paints beautiful watercolors wildlife with endearing personalities, and inti- with a wide variety of subject matter. His mate local scenes. He paints in oils and water- nostalgic scenes depict old forgotten vehicolor, and his artwork is in collections through- cles, by-gone store fronts, and old gas pumps. out the country. But he also paints everything from desert Liz Pierce paints in watercolor and acrylic scenes and ocean locales, to F-16’s streaming and loves creating contemporary collages. Her across the sky. Basically, he’s adept at paintwork is lively and colorful, with wonderful ing all subjects. design elements. Each piece invites exploraDoug Wride paints heart-felt rural scenes tion on the part of the viewer. in delicate watercolors. His paintings draw Lucile Chamberlin creates luscious water- you in, and invite you to explore a turn in the colors and oils, with bold flowing colors. She road, or long to wander over the next hill. His is known for her beautiful floral designs, as farmhouses and barns beckon you to appreciate well as her street scenes and landscapes. She a fleeting lifestyle. also enjoys doing figures in her paintings, as Please come join us! Gallery hours are from well as older homes in the area that evoke dear 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. memories of another time and place. For more information, call 801-334-9881. Eccles Announces Juried Exhibition of Artwork The Eccles Community Art Center’s Main Gallery, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden will open a juried exhibition of artwork from the 36th Annual Statewide Competition. The exhibit will open Friday, July 2 and continue through Saturday, August 28, 2010. During the same time period, the Carriage House Gallery will feature the art work of Kathy Stobaugh of North Ogden. A reception for Kathy Stobaugh, the artists of the Statewide Competition, and the public will be held July 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in association with Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll. Awards will be announced at the reception. The 36th Annual Statewide, a juried competition, is comprised of recent works by resident Utah artists in all media except photography. Awards presented will include a monetary first, second, and third, as well as a purchase award. The Eccles Community Art Center’s Board of Directors selects the purchase award. This acquired work of art (the purchase award) is added into the center’s permanent collection. Works in Art Center’s permanent collection are rotated throughout the auxiliary rooms, third floor gallery, and found in the sculpture garden as well as being the source of the art that is taken into local schools by the center’s excellent docent program Art To Go. Kathy Stobaugh indicates “Art is a personal expression. As an artist, I wish to communicate an emotional reaction to my surroundings, an interpretation of what I see and feel. The landscapes that surround us are Nature’s perfect collages—layers upon layers, assembled to perfec- 5TH ANNUAL USBCHA SANCTIONED SHEEPDOG TRIAL SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY July 3-5 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. COME SEE THE INCREDIBLE SHEEPDOG PERFORM THE TASKS FOR WHICH THEY WERE BRED! HANDLERS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL POINTS, CASH PRIZES AND BRAGGING RIGHTS! LEASHED NONAGGRESSIVE DOGS WELCOME! KELLEY CREEK FARM IS ALL ABOUT HERDING ō AGILITY ō OBEDIENCE TRAINING COME SEE WHAT PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS CALL SHAUNA: 801-745-2535 (NOW AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS, REUNIONS, EVENTS) 465 N. 9000 E. (Just below Green Hills Subdivision) Food Concession by Harley and Buck’s! www.kelleycreekfarm.com redsky_kelleycreek@msn.com Design & Maintenance Sprinkler Systems, Lighting Waterfalls & Ponds Custom Patios & Fire Pits Demolition & Renovation Snow Plowing, Salt & Sanding tion. When I am hiking, which I do almost every day, I get so excited by these layers and the collages start right then . . . in my head. Sometimes a painting has to be painted so I can make a print of it to tear up to place in the collage, sometimes, I need to take a photo to print and tear. I created my first collage in a high school history class. Even though I have done many things since, collage still remains one of my favorite forms of expression whether it is done with a variety of materials or given the illusion with paint. The “process” involved in collage is what I enjoy as I solve problems and experiment with various materials.” Stobaugh continues, “My connection to the outdoors, the desert and the mountains, lends itself to the expression I seek bordering on the abstract but is many times still recognizable. I encourage the viewer to bring to each piece of art their own experiences and emotions.” Kathy Stobaugh has well as being an artist, is a retired elementary school educator and has trained as a yoga instructor. During the spring quarter, Kathy taught restorative yoga classes for the Eccles Community Art Center; we are anticipating her return in the fall. The Eccles Community Art Center’s regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The center is closed Sundays and major holidays including July 4 and July 24. For information, please call 801-392-6935, or visit <www.ogden4arts.org> |