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Show Volume XXIII Issue XVI The Ogden Valley news Page 5 February 1, 2016 Mountain Arts and Music Presents: THE ART SPACE! Free Spirit Holistic Spa & Yoga Thanks to Eric Smith, owner/ will work on strum rhythms, fingerpicking patdeveloper of the cabins at Eden terns, chord progressions or chords up the neck. Offers Absolute Beginner Yoga Series Center (WOP WOM LLC), There will be something for everyone, and even Ever wanted to try yoga, but didn’t know where to start? Free Spirit Holistic Mountain Spa & Yoga now offers those new to the practice a chance to gain a solid foundation! Absolute Beginner Yoga series presents a wonderful setting in which to learn this harmonizing practice alongside other beginners. Acquire a better understanding of yoga and begin to experience some of the health benefits this exercise is famous for. Better flexibility, strength, cardiovascular health, an overall sense of well-being, and relaxed awareness combine to create harmony between the body, mind, and soul. This four-week, eight-class package teaches basic alignment and form through Vinyasa yoga demonstration, discussion, handson adjustments, and guided practice. Instructor Melinda Roland draws from over 15 years of yoga experience and over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Her own testament to health improvements comes from her transition to the yoga world. When aerobics’ high impact took its toll on her lower back, she searched for forms of exercise that could also ease the pain. She found yoga, particularly appreciating the Vinyasa Flow practice. “On my mat I get a very physical practice, keeping me stronger and healthier than I have ever been. Off my mat, I am more forgiving of myself and others, able to hear my inner teacher and more willing to love myself.” Free Spirit’s Absolute Beginner Yoga series is structured around students with no previous experience, but the series also welcomes current students who would like a refresher and the opportunity for more detailed instruction. A solid foundation in this centering practice is not the only thing to be gained from this series—Free Spirit will also gift a discounted yoga pass upon completion of classes. So rejuvenate your bodies, feed your soul, and come join us as we learn the essential fundamentals of this holistic practice! Classes will be held at Free Spirit Spa & Yoga at 2234 N. 5522 E. in Eden every Tuesday and Thursday in February from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost of the series is $95 (includes discounted yoga pass upon completion of series.) Registration is required. Please call 801-7453630 to reserve your space or sign up online at <freespirit313@hotmail.com> You may also visit our website at www.freespiritmountainspa.com for more information. Ogden, Utah Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers Hosts Regional History Symposium “Early Pioneer History of Northern Utah” is the theme for this afternoon of special presentations that being held at a symposium planned for Saturday, February 20. The symposium is being hosted by the Ogden, Utah Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. The evening will be highlighted with dinner and keynote speaker Elder Marlin K. Jensen— Emeritus Member of the Seventy and former Church Historian for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The afternoon program begins at 1:00 and includes the following lineup: • 1:00 p.m. - Dr. Richard Sadler, Professor of History at Weber State University, speaking on “The Railroad and its Impact on Northern Utah.” • 2:00 - Audrey Godfrey, Lecturer and Author on Mormon History, MS Degree in History from Utah State University, speaking on “Prominent Women of the Church in early Utah.” • 3:00 - Dr. Kenneth Alford, Associate Professor of Church History & Doctrine, Brigham Young University, speaking on “U.S. Civil War Impacts in the Utah Territory.” • 4:00 - Dr. Gene A. Sessions, Professor of History at Weber State University. Noted author and Presidential Distinguished Professor of History and John S. Hinckley Fellow. • 5:30 -7:00 p.m. - Dinner and keynote speaker. We invite all to attend the symposium being held at the Weber Heights Stake Center, 1401 Country Hills Dr., Ogden, Utah (located just north of WSU’s Dee Events Center). Registration by credit card can be made by contacting the S.U.P. National Office at 801-4844441, or online at www.sup1847.com and clicking on “Ogden Regional History Symposium” found at the top left of the screen. snowbasin.com 801-620-1021 Cards Chocolate Candy Candles Clothing for everyone on your list! Ogden Valley has an art gallery seasoned players can pick up something new. that will showcase local Valley artists for the next The workshop runs from noon to 4:00 p.m. on six months. Mountain Arts and Music has used Saturday, February 6, and Austin will be playing this unique opportunity to open the ART SPACE a concert open to the public at 7:00 p.m. ($15 as of Saturday, January 16 in Cabin 5 in the Eden donation requested). The workshop and perCenter. Eight local artists are selling a variety formance will be held at the Eden Community of art, including oil paintings, pottery, fiber arts, Center in Eden Park. Please RSVP for the workhandmade jewelry and pens, metal art, and snow- shop at <mountainartsandmusic@gmail.com> flake photography. The gallery plans on Award-winning singer-songwriter rotating the work of local artists about Cosy Sheridan will offer a songwritevery two months to provide as many ing workshop Saturday, February 27 local artists as possible the opportufrom noon to 4:00 p.m., and a public nity to be part of this activity. Hours performance starting at 7:00. This are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, will also be at the Eden Community Friday, and Saturday. An open house Center. More details to come. will be held monthly, which will Open studio continues the first and include live music and snacks. The first third Wednesdays of the month at the New Art Space open house will be Friday, February 12 Eden Community Center in Eden Park. in Eden. from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The public is This is an opportunity to take time out welcome and encouraged to attend. from your busy schedule to work on your art For more information about the ART SPACE, projects with others who provide conversation, please contact <mountainartsandmusic@gmail.com> inspiration, ideas, and encouragement. On the first Music Workshops & Open Studio at the Wednesday, a music circle/jam is held that includes Eden Community Center - Don’t forget to all instruments and musicians of all abilities. We RSVP for the Guitar: Back to Basics Workshop share songs, teach new ones, perform songs we are with Austin Weyand (www.austinweyand.com). working on . . . and serenade the artists! It is a great The workshop is targeting those who have time, so pack up your creative energy and bring it played some guitar in the past and are getting to Open Studio on the first and third Wednesdays back to it, and those who are currently playing of the month, starting at 6:30 p.m. but may have some bad habits, want to pick up All of this is part of the mission of Mountain some new techniques and want to progress with Arts and Music: “Supporting the Creative Arts their playing. Depending on the group, Austin in Ogden Valley!” February’s First Friday Art Stroll to Include Rawhide Braiding Demonstration Kelly Wahlen will present a demonstration and discussion about rawhide braiding for the Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum’s “Tools of The Cowboy Trade” series during the First Friday Art Stroll on February 5. This event will take place at the museum in the Union Station, 2501 Wall Avenue, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Kelly’s interest in horses and rodeos began at an early age as his father raised and raced horses. Later, Kelly became the bull riding champion at the National High School Rodeo and the Braided rawhide Wilderness Rodeo Circuit. Besides his time as a professional bull rider, he spent over 20 years at Wyoming Downs as a professional jockey. His years as a rodeo competitor and jockey led him to many interests in the western lifestyle, including horsehair hitching and rawhide braiding. Kelly has previously demonstrated his horse hair hitching for the museum. He discovered a true passion for rawhide braiding about eight years ago when he attended a seminar in Elko, Nevada taught by Doug Groves. Doug remains a good friend and mentor to this day. There is a large community of rawhide braiders throughout the country Kelly Wahlen who communicates and gathers at various events. One of the most interesting facts about Kelly’s rawhide braiding is that he prepares the hide himself. He begins by skinning, preparing the hide on the inside and removing the hair from the outside, stretching, and lastly cutting very thin strips that he can braid. He creates quirts, bosals, bridles, and riatas. Much of his work is currently in use. Kelly says he would rather see his products in use than hanging on the wall. For more information, call 801-479-8915 or visit <utahcowboymuseum.org> |