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Show CULTURE February 28, 2011 VOL L ISSUE 25 www.uvureview.com Local pottery artists donated handcrafted bowls to be sold at the Bowls for Humanity Fundraiser. Jake Buntjer/UVUREVIEW STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Bowls for Humanity By selling handmade bowls filled with warm soup, Bowls for Humanity fundraiser helps put a roof over the Utah County homeless. By Mindy Harward Culture Editor Most people see a problem in society, wish there was a way to fix it and move on with their lives. Occasionally, some will donate a few dollars to the charity of their choice, hoping to make some small difference, but even then, proactive measures are not taken. That is not the case with Tammy Rodeback, a senior getting her BFA with an emphasis in Fine Arts. On the eve of 2007, Rodeback found herself watching the news about a homeless Provo man who had frozen to death in his Jeep. The man, Larry Edward Carter, was 48 years old and had been struggling with homelessness for fifteen years. Carter passed away only four blocks away from Rodeback's home. Struck by the fact that there wasn't a homeless shelter in Utah County, Rodeback felt a change needed to happen — the sooner the better. It was then that she was inspired to organize Bowls for Humanity, a charity dinner where local potters make bowls to auction off to the public. The bowls, which are all hand-made, are filled with soup, so not only are individuals helping the homeless problem in Utah, they are also getting a beautiful piece of art and are receiving a warm meal. The first year the charity was estab- THE ART OF PERFORMING By Melissa Henrie Culture Writer The university's third annual student concert, Pulse 2011, was a classic evening full of music, dance, art and theater. Held in the Ragan Theater on Feb. 18, audience members had the opportunity to see many talented students shine. The show gave the opportunity to enjoy a little bit of everything, from dancing such as ballet and hip-hop, to performing Shakespeare, to string and woodwind ensembles to jazz band and more. One highlight of the show was the ballet performances. The dancers proved just how graceful and skilled they are. Student Sara Sorenson said she was stunned by the beauty of the performance. Another highlight was the jazz band. Audience members all around were very into the upbeat music, judging by the tapping of fingers and swaying of heads all around. A musical excerpt from Oklahoma!, which was recently put on by the Theatre department, was also part of the show. The audience enjoyed this as well, laughing through the comical performance. The finale of the show, "The Freedom of Art," was a combination of all the acts together, showing how art is a form of expression and is used in so much of our daily lives. The way everyone's talents were mixed into one piece for the finale was quite spectacular and had a specific way of showing how each area of the arts is expressed. Altogether, Pulse left audience members feeling refreshed from the good entertainment and with an increased appreciation for each of the arts. Be sure not to miss upcoming events where the students of the arts are involved, most of which are on campus. They are sure to inspire. lished Rodeback called on all the local artists she knew to see if they were interested in donating pottery for the event. In just a month, she was able to collect more than 200 bowls and still found time to arrange for soup to be catered. The experience proved to be positive, as all the bowls were sold and all proceeds going to the Food & Care Coalition facility in Provo, which was able to open in 2009. Rodeback recalls that she had absolutely no expectations for that first year. She only "hoped to create a fundraiser for the homeless problem in Utah County and help educate the population about ceramics." It was also a great way for local artists, especially pottery artists, to gain recognition in a fairly conservative art community. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Bowls for Humanity, with the event only getting bigger each year. Last year's goal of 400 bowls donated was exceeded, and this year is looking to do the same. UVU professor Brian Jensen has donated nearly 100 bowls himself, along with the school's Clay Club donating pieces as well. In addition, high schools from all over the valley have joined the cause and donated. Local school Orem High is a major contributor to the charity and has been for a few years. They have even inspired Orem Junior High to help and do Continued on B3 Pulse offered students a chance to express their love of performing. Ai Mitton/UVU Review |