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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XX Issue IX June 1, 2012 Reed Loveland to Exhibit at Two Area Galleries Keith Dagley—Artist Highlighted at Gallery 25 Mixed media landscapes by Reed Loveland will be on exhibit at the Lorna Wattis Swanson Gallery, Ogden Valley Branch Library, through June 30; and at the Elaine R. Stephens Gallery, Pleasant Valley Branch Library, through July 31. He will greet the public at a reception from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, at the Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 S. Adams Parkway, Washington Terrace (801-337-2690). Loveland’s work employs a variety of techniques and devices, but consistently includes a textured underpainting, then color applied with layers of spray paint and colored pencil. His goal is “to capture the essence of a landscape at a specific moment, before it changes.” The challenge this goal presents requires that he spend a considerable amount of time outdoors, directly experiencing and observing the subtle changes in light and color. His work is filled with the vibrant colors and textures of the natural world. Born in Fish Haven, Idaho, Reed grew up in Ogden. A graduate of Weber State College, he served in the Army during the Vietnam conflict and then attended the Otis College of Art and design in Los Angeles where he earned both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees. While at Otis, he received a Ford Foundation Grant and the Friends of Otis Scholarship. It was while he was living in Los Angeles that Reed began his art career as a textile designer, working at the Sydney M. Cobb Design Studio in Hollywood, and Chancellor-Randolph Design in L.A. After returning to Utah, Loveland taught in the Davis School District for 32 years, becoming a member of the District’s Hall of Fame. He was also selected as Utah Art Educator of the Year in 2009. Loveland has exhibited in several solo and group shows, and has several commissioned works to his credit. His art can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the Western United States. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, closed June through August. Programs & Events @ the Ogden Valley Branch Discovery Time – Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. - Fun stories, music, and learning activities for children from infancy thru five years of age. Registration not required. Senior Lunch Program – Wednesday @ 12:00 p.m. - Senior lunches are served in the Community Room. A suggested donation of $3 for seniors, and $6 charge for patrons 59 and younger! Special activities such as Bingo, Wii Games, and Fitness Classes follow Senior Lunch Programs throughout the month. Computer Classes - Introduction to the Internet for Parents and Children – May 26, 10:30 a.m.; IntroductiontotheInternet-Thursday,June7,7:00p.m. Introduction to the Internet for Parents and Children - Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.; Introduction to Facebook - Monday, June 11, 7:00 p.m.; Introduction to Twitter and Linkedin - June 18, 7:00 p.m. Mind & Body Workshops - Zumba @ Your Library - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., May thru July; however, there will be no class on July 28. Are you ready to move to a new beat? Our Zumba class taught by a certified instructor is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness program that is moving millions of people toward joy and health. All ages are welcome to participate, but parental consent and a signed waiver of liability will be required for individuals under the age of 14. Movie Madness in the Valley - Now the library features movies in High-Definition picture and True-Cinema surround sound; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. May 26 – Sandlot (PG) June 2 - Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey (PG) June 9 - Old Dogs (PG) June 16 - The Goonies (PG) The Founders and Their Documents Book Discussion - Wednesday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. John Adams by David McCullough - Forrest Brown, a local historian and delegate will lead a community-wide discussion on this exciting biography about one of America’s Founding Fathers as part of the Weber Reads program. Books will be available at the Reference Desk. Summer Sizzle Music Series - Thursday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. Kate MacLeod; Folk and Celtic Music - Kate MacLeod is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and fiddle-player whose songs display an unbreakable link between tra- ditional music and cutting-edge new song styles. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, she is based in Salt Lake City and tours throughout the United States and Europe. Her music has been described by reviewers as reflecting the panoramic western landscape. Kate was voted Best Female Songwriter, Fiddle Player, and Celtic Band (Shanahy) by the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association’s IAMMIES awards. Don’t miss this celebrated local artist who will be performing at the Ogden Valley Branch. Summer Reading Program - Many studies show that children and teens who engage in educational activities during the summer improve academically in the upcoming school year. To help your child stay on track, register your child for the fun, free Weber County Library Summer Reading Programs. The 2012 theme for children aged 3 to 12 is “Summer Adventures.” The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Program is “SOS: Summer of Survival.” Each program runs for eight weeks. Participants in “Summer Adventures” will learn about an assortment of adventure opportunities, with an emphasis on those in Utah. Children who read three hours or more at home each week will receive a small incentive prize and be eligible to enter into a weekly raffle. Each Weber County Library location will host fun outdoor activities. All participants are invited to attend a final party and take home a prize bag. “SOS: Summer of Survival” participants may attend library activities about surviving a variety of challenges from zombie attacks to job skills, submit short book reviews, and enter weekly raffles to win awesome prizes. All entries will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift certificate at the end of the program. To register, visit your local library starting May 29, and help your child score in reading next school year. The first children’s activity will be Tuesday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. at the Ogden Valley Branch in Huntsville. The Ogden Nature Center will be visiting the library and bringing slithering, scaly, creepy friends for the children to see. The first teen activity will be Wednesday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be selfdefense. For more information about these or other activities and events, please call 801-337-2660. Ogden Valley D yers W oaD r ounDup ! The entire community is being asked to support a dyers woad clean-up day in Ogden Valley & Ogden Canyon before seeds drop. Saturday, June 2, 2012 Clean-up begins at 9:00 a.m. Weber County dump trucks will collect filled bags of dyers woad and dyers woad seeds at the Eden Park Bowery. Bring shovels, pruners, gloves, hats, & water. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. at the Eden Park Bowery. Lunch courtesy of State Representative Gage Froerer and Weber Let’s Get Rid of This Noxious Weed County Commissioner Kerry Gibson. IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Help From: Families, Youth & Scout Groups, & Other Organizations Needed! Additional information on dyers woad can be obtained by contacting James Barnhill at 801-399-8200 at the Utah State Extension Office in Ogden, by visiting Weber County’s weed abatement web page at www.co.weber.ut.us/weeds/ or USDA’s web site at <www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/unitedstates/ut.shtml> Keith Dagley will be the featured artist for the month of June at Gallery 25. Keith will show his artwork at a reception during the First Friday Art Stroll on June 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. An Art Collector’s Appreciation of 20% savings will be offered on all purchases during the Art Stroll. Gallery 25 is located at 268 Historic 25th Street in Ogden. A versatile artist working primarily in oil, Keith uses both brush and knife techniques. He also works in pastel, graphite, and prisma pencil, and is often inspired by his own experiences. A love of family; horses and ranch life; wildlife; and Native Americans and their culture, both past and present, provides a wide range of material in the body of his work. “Recording life through my artwork— whether wild, domestic, present or historical— fulfills a great need that I have. Capturing the personality of each animal, person, or event and sharing these experiences is the principle behind my painting,” says Keith Dagley. Continuing artwork will also be on display by Gallery members Lucile Chamberlin, Keith Dabb, Keith Dagley, Darlene Hamblin, Pam Haines, Ron Harvey, Phil Hopkins, Mac Stevenson, Kristina Wilson, and Doug Wride. Gallery hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 801-334-9881. Eccles Highlights Adams’ Artwork Along With Kopinski’s We invite you to visit the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson, Ogden during June 2012. Deweyville husband and wife artists Doug and Dianne Adams will be exhibiting sculptural bells and paintings in the Main Gallery. South Ogden artist Laurie Kopinski’s paintings will be featured in the Carriage House Sales Gallery. A reception is scheduled in association with Ogden’s Art Stroll on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The art will remain on exhibit through June 23. After working 30 years in the steel industry, Doug has taken his passion for working with metal, transforming it into the creation of one-of-a-kind sculptured bells. Doug finds, “Making a sculpture out of found objects and persuading the object to succumb to the tools and the will of the artist’s hands” is a challenge on which Doug thrives. He looks for “items that might end up in junkyards or in farmer’s backyards.” These materials, he believes, are “all potential art in waiting.” Doug says the reason you will see stone prominently displayed in this work, is that, “In many Asian cultures, the combination of stone and steel is considered Zen or good fortune.” After travelling oversea, Doug began also incorporating “fused glass from recycled bottles, which Dianne places in a glass kiln to cre- ate one-of-a-kind glass art that is both “green” and an added focal point for Doug’s art.” Dianne says, “For as long as I can remember, I have loved to be creative. There is something wonderful about taking a blank piece of paper or canvas and transforming it into something beautiful. I discovered watercolor about 20 years ago and have had so much fun with it. I immediately fell in love with the transparency of paint on paper, and it became a natural process for me. There are elements in watercolor that cannot be duplicated in any other medium. It excites me to see what can be done with it. As an artist, I find it amazing to see the outcome of applying paint on paper with the water doing the magic.” She continues, “I recently experimented with watercolor on canvas. I found a way to apply it so that it reacts much the same way as it does on paper. I also discovered a great way to preserve the watercolor by applying an acrylic resin. I encapsulate a piece or two of my recycled, fused bottle or window glass. It adds a third dimensional aspect to my work.” Besides watercolor, Dianne works in mixed media with acrylic, metal, and rock. The staff of the Eccles Community Art Center invites you to visit these exhibits throughout the month of June. Regular gallery hours are weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information call 801-392-6935 or visit <www. ogden4arts.org> Aron Ralston to Share Inspirational Story in Utah Aron Ralston, renowned mountain climber behind the 127 Hours fame, will make a Utah appearance during the 2012 Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Show this June. Ralston will share his inspirational story along with a special screening of the Oscar-nominated film at Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, June 13 and June 14. The groundbreaking adventurer will account his experiences as documented in the movie 127 hours and international bestselling book Between a Rock and a Hard Place during a special presentation June 13 at 8:00 p.m. An autograph session will follow the presentation that evening. On Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m., a special screening of the Fox Search Light film, 127 Hours will occur. Tickets for Aron Ralston’s June 13 presentation are now available in advance at Peery’s Egyptian Theater or online at <www.peerysegyptiantheater.com> Advance pricing is $15 for adults and $10 for students; or, at the door, $20 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets for the special screening of 127 Hours on June 14 are $5. Seating is limited; thus, purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. Ticket holders will be entered into nightly opportunity drawings with prizes from outdoor manufacturers such as Suunto and Icebreaker. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA). Patagonia has committed to match Grassroots’ contribution of $5,000 to the SUWA if the event sells out. In 2003, Ralston traveled seven miles into a remote area of Utah’s canyon country. He accidentally dislodged a boulder that crushed and pinned his hand. After six days of entrapment, he freed himself with a cheap multi-tool knife and hiked to a miraculous rescue. Aron Ralston will present as part of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance 2012 Summer Show, the largest independent outdoor retailer expo in the United States. Independent outdoor retailers, buyers and manufacturers will convene at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center June 12-15, 2012. Their mission is to unite the independent outdoor retailers as a strong voice to protect and promote the experience of outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. This is the second consecutive year Grassroots has hosted their Summer Show in Ogden. Grassroots is the main sponsor of the Aron Ralston event. For additional information visit <www. grassrootsoutdoors.com> To purchase tickets, visit <www.peerysegyptiantheater.com> 8th Annual Valley Market Guest Appreciation Breakfast Saturday June 16 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. We’ll be serving pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and more. It is free to all. Please join us for some great food. Prizes will be drawn. |
