Friday, November 9, 2007

So many fun things to do this weekend and over the next couple weeks...

There are so many great opportunities to support the arts community coming up in the next few weeks.... here is a quick run down of a few of the highlights—

This is the last weekend to enjoy The Three Musketeers with Ballet West. Get ticket and show information at the Ballet West site

Then keep the weekend moving with Symphony and the Vivace After-Party on Saturday. All the details for the after-party are in the post below and here's a little info on the Symphony - Get tickets at the Symphony site

The Rite of Spring

Keith Lockhart, conductor
Julie Albers, cello
Inspired by pagan ritual, the pulsing drama of The Rite of Spring stirred up a violent riot when it premiered in 1913, causing Stravinsky to flee the theater. We can’t wait to see your reaction! This work will leave you breathless, and possibly more fertile.

Don't forget about the Jewish Art and Food Festival either! You should also know that the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is performing at the festival on Sunday afternoon. It's free to get in that day, so be sure to stop by!
10-11 Nov
Sa: 6:30p-9:30p
Su: 11a-5p
Jewish Art and Food Festival
I. J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
Over 50 Art vendors, performing artists, storytelling, art demonstrations, art workshops, children's art yard; bookfair; traditional Jewish food
Prices: Saturday $10/person Sunday FREE
2 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-581-0098 email

I also have a few suggestions for the weeks to come...

16 Nov-30 Dec
Fr: 8p
Sa: 8p
Su: 2p
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Plan-B Theatre
Wacky, side-splitting musical about Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press. Thursdays in December 8:00 p.m.
Prices: $18

17 Nov
7:30p
N*W*C* The Race Show
Eccles Center for the Performing Arts
Three friends unite in response to shared experiences of racism and desire to undo the shock power of slurs.
Prices: $18-$65, student and senior discounts available
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, 435-655-3114 email
Studio Theatre at the Rose Wagner, Salt Lake City, 355-ARTS email

7-22 Dec
The Foreigner
Pioneer Memorial Theatre
“Froggy” LeSeur and Charlie Baker have come to Betty Meek's Fishing Lodge for a little R&R
300 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, 801.581.6961

Enjoy!

Monday, November 5, 2007

VIVACE and the Symphony... Saturday, Nov 10th

The performance: Stravinsky's pagan-inspired work, with its new sounds and ferocious rhythms, so shocked the audience at its premiere that they were driven to violent action. What started as catcalls and whistles soon led to shouts and fistfights in the aisles between the haters and Stravinsky's fans. Vivace can't promise anything that riotous, but you never know with a crowd as funkified as ours! Joining Stravinsky's wild work are two pieces by another hot-blooded Russian, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Twenty-something cellist Julie Albers, along with Music Director Keith Lockhart and the Utah Symphony, will wow audiences with Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. Vivace members sit together and get a special version of the program notes.

The after-party: Party all night long with fellow Vivace peeps, Julie Albers, Keith Lockhart, and members of the Utah Symphony while enjoying the extraordinary culinary delights of The New Yorker*. A smorgasbord of appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks are included with your Vivace ticket purchase. Cash bar. You cannot purchase an after-party ticket separately from the concert ticket. Utah Symphony & Utah Opera Subscribers: please email vivace@utahsymphonyopera.org to arrange your after-party tickets. The New Yorker* is located at 60 W. Market Street, SLC.

Vivace tickets are $30 | $15 for students | phone: 801.533.NOTE | web: arttix.org | use promo code: Vivace | choose Orch Left Row 10-19, if you get a message online that states that the section is full, just call 801.533.NOTE and ask them to release seats for you.


More info
Buy now w/ promo code Vivace
*The New Yorker is a private club for members.

Friday, November 2, 2007

The Rite of Spring - November 9-10th

9-10 Nov
8p
The Rite of Spring
Utah Symphony & Opera
Inspired by Pagan ritual, the pulsing drama stirred up a violent riot when it premiered in 1913.
Prices: $10-65
Abravanel Hall, 123 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, 355-ARTS email

Vivace will be hosting an FREE After-Party on Saturday the 10th... free tickets available in the lobby before the show and at intermission

Jewish Art and Food Festival - featuring a performance by Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company on Sunday the 11th

10-11 Nov
Sa: 6:30p-9:30p
Su: 11a-5p
Jewish Art and Food Festival
I. J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
Over 50 Art vendors, performing artists, storytelling, art demonstrations, art workshops, children's art yard; bookfair; traditional Jewish food
Prices: Saturday $10/person Sunday FREE
2 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-581-0098 email

A Night at the Museum - November 2nd at 6pm

2 Nov
6p
A Night at the Museum
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Celebrating The Fine Art of Generosity and presenting the first annual "Fairly Free Thinker Award" to Pat Bagley
410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, 801.581.7332