Pioneer Park Picture Show-Rock Docs

Pioneer Park Picture Show-Rock Docs
When: Friday Nights, July 30 th - August 27
Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Where: Historic Pioneer Park (300 South & 300 West)
What: Live Local Bands at 8, Films at Dusk
Bringing Pioneer Park to life on Friday nights. The Downtown Alliance, SLC Film Center and the Salt Lake City Events are proud to present, Pioneer Park Picture Show: Rock Docs, with generous support from Rio Tinto. Additional sponsors: BIG-D, Slug Magazin & City Weekly.

All screenings will be peceded with live local bands programmed by utahfm.org.
Films:

July 30: The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (not rated)
In 2007 the legendary American duo White Stripes toured Canada. besides playing the usual venues the challenged themselves and played in buses, cafes and for Indian tribal elders.

August 6: Soul Power (rated PG-13)
in 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for a 12-hour, three-night long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. Featuring performances from James Brown, Bill Whithers and B.B. King amongst others.

August 13: Strange Powers: Stephin Merrit & the Magic Fields (not rated)
Stephin Merritt is know as the "Cole Porter of his generation" for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. Shot over a period of 10 years, this film explores his friendship recording and songwriting process. The film traces a 20-year career that has yielded one of the most engaging bodies of work in the contemporary American songbook.

August 20: Heavy Metal in Baghdad (rated R for langauage)
In the late summer of 2006, in the middle of the insurgency, filmmakers Edd Moretti and Suroosh Slvi traveled to Baghdad to meet and interview the only heavy metal band in Iraq, Acrassucauda, as they stay together and stay alive.

August 27: AUDIENCE CHOICE
Vote at slcfilmcenter.org or by ballot at one of our screenings

For more information about the films visit: SLC Film Center

Eve Salt Lake City: Such a great change from First Night!

I don't know about anyone else but I was tired of the old and tired, family exclusive, dry(in all senses), and expensive First Night. I planned this year
to stay in, with friends and be bored. Then I heard about Eve: WOW what a change
this is going to bring to DSLC with it's amazing line up of events for ALL(young, old,
Republican, Democrat, saint and sinner alike!) Events are inside and out and there truly is something for everyone(including little Ms Cleo who may be attending the animal activities at the Gateway)
Check out the schedule and maps at their oh so glossy and easy to use website
From an art treasure hunt, to fireworks, to outdoor concerts to kids crafts all with free parking, dining discounts, and free transportation on the 31st this is the most bang for your $15 there is going to be on the big night and the 2 days before! I'll be there every day! I live in the middle of everything! All of the events are a short, free Trax ride away!

Foster Art Program featured Artist:John Sproul

Another piece that we have been fortunate to be fostering.
John Sproul's work was immediately intriguing to me because of the haunting nature of his subjects and the vibrant use of color--a strange and beautiful combination that made me want to see more, and more.
This piece has garnered universal dislike from all of our guests but for some reason, it calms me.
The comments have been mostly of intregue followed up universally with "what are they doing" many see athletes, some see slavery, others have commented on the strong same sex vibe of the piece. Me? I see common man and how we are all more the same than we are different--a lesson, sometimes the only lesson we should all learn over and over.

Mr Coffee-Tall, Dark and Handsome

So far in my life I have managed to escape with a few, harmless, yet ferocious vices.
They are, in no particular order: ice cream, bad tv and craigslist.

I have managed to avoid the oh so common: "I must have a cup a day of coffee in order to feel normal" -thing- but yesterday, while in Smiths something happened that I can only describe as genetics combined with a great sale.

My family, who's only real common worship of an identifiable belief can be summed up in: boating, coffee and Budlight. Other than those things, we are one of the most diverse of any family I know--and I like it that way.

All of my childhood memories are tied to coffee, the smell in the morning at our house, the sound of any one of my uncles at Flaming Gorge noisily rummaging through camping gear to make a fresh pot to share, and even every Christmas morning bargaining with my parents to get out of bed in the wee hours by offering to make coffee if they would finally get up(usually at 3 or 4 am).

So it may be interesting to note that SM and I have so far resisted getting our very own coffee maker to make our home complete.
Long story short: I never felt the need to add yet another vice to my life and actually like to stop through the drive through at the local coffee shops for the occasional treat.

Yesterday though--yesterday when a very basic model was on sale for under 20 and some, coffee drinking, family tradition gene took over-- I caved.

So welcome to the family Mr Coffee! Here's to many good years and to low cal
options after the initial newness wears off when I start gaining "coffee weight"

Foster Art Program: I am in LOVE

When I was invited to join in on the first Foster Art Program I was at once salivating. The list of artists was even more intriguing, and once the first meeting came along I already had my list in my head.

We ended up fostering several artists:
The first, and the spotlight today is Thomas Aaron

We have known Tom for a few years as a friend and have always admired his work.
When we went to pick out our piece to foster we knew immedietly which one we wanted.
When we realized that it would not fit in the Fit(a first for us--sad day) Tom told us just to carry it home--I was incredibly doubtful(plus I was in heals) but without many other options we picked it up and started the 2 block journey home.



We hung it and now have been enjoying for about a week. This piece speaks to me on so many levels: it's design aesthetic, color, complexity and size all make for a perfect statement for what we have deemed to be our "feature wall"
Thanks Tom!

YIPEE! Private Clubs out, Pierpont entertainment district IN!

I'm not sure if you can feel it but the winds of change in our fair city
are a flutter and it has a name: Pierpont Entertainment District.

Home to some of SLC hottest clubs(note not private clubs for members any longer!) E Pierpont Ave is poised to be THE place to be on the weekends if you want a great time, walk-ability and beautiful people.

E Pierpont Ave is hidden between 200 & 300 S and 100 & 200 W and is flanked by all of the best restaurants in the city. Included are the likes of Red Rock Brewery, The Metropolitan, Squatters, and last but not least Acme Burger. Additionally, on the opposite side and next door to one another are the Hotel and Elevate--to dance the night away. But Pierpont, oh little Pierpont is coming into it's own and is a happy addition to the weekend flurry of fun. With the legendary Lumpy's(has to be part of some kind of historic registry by now) and the recent addition of the Sandbar this quaint street is hoppin' and if you don't want to dance but you want more than dinner this is a great alternative for a great night out.

Bottom line: ditch your car, get glammed up, and hit the town-this is not to be missed!

Gallery Strolling it+Spring Fashion Show-TONIGHT! 7pm

Tonight's stroll is not to be missed!
a little food, a little art, a litte fashion show--what's not to like?
Plus you know you have been hibernating(and for good cause-the weather has been brutal!) but it is time to wake up, get out and see what is going on in the SLC art scene
Get a printable map here

What we all have been missing

This weekend Doug and I went to the new exhibit at the
Salt Lake Art Center. I am always thrilled to go to
this somewhat under appreciated resource in our city--
I was blown away and very happy to see the exhibits and
MANY opportunites to take part in art activites--everything
from free kids programs to continuing education--check it out
at their website


20 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801.328.4201
http://www.slartcenter.org/

Admission is always FREE

Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Friday: 11 am - 9 pm
Closed: Sunday, Monday & Holidays


Stephanie Wilde: Harmed
All American:
Defining Ourselves in a Time of Change
through October 31, 2009

Music and Movies at the Capital Building!

Ah, the pleasures of summer... Sunsets over the Great Salt Lake, warm dry evenings, the smell of freshly cut grass, and the gentle glow of the silver screen. The Utah State Capitol is thrilled to announce their premier outdoor film series:
Movie Under the Stars!
The summer film series will run June through August. All feature films will be preceeded by live music and a locally produced short film.
The 2009 schedule will be:
June 10th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: TBD
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: KUNG FU PANDA
June 24th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: The Little Big Band
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING
July 8th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: SHREK THE 3RD
July 22nd
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: TBD
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: ANT BULLY
August 12th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: The Crescent Super Band
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: IRONMAN
August 29th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: The VooDoo Orchestra
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: BEDTIME STORIES
So bring your family and friends to the southwest corner of the Capitol lawn at 7:30PM and enjoy free popcorn, great music, and the magic of a movie under the stars!
Questions: Please contact Visitor Services at 801-538-1800

Tony's Localvore sure to be a hit!

From their website:
Miss the Farmers' Market? We do, too. That's why we started this mini farmer's market. It will be held every Saturday from 10:00am to 3:30pm.

We're hosting some of our food producing friends and showcasing some of the BEST food in the state. Best part -- they keep everything they make. We don't charge fees of any sort. So shop local!

THIS WEEK:
* Clifford Family Farms (Fresh eggs, produce)
* Beehive Cheese Co.
* Larson's Piedmontese Beef
* Slide Ridge Honey (high-altitude artisan)
* Choffy (Coffee like bev from single origin cacao)
* Creminelli Fine Meats
* Cibo Mushrooms (fresh wild and farmed mushrooms)
* Crumb Bros. Bread

This local crazed Urbanite is so there(early though-before the masses)

Join us

I will be there from 7 on and would love to see you guys there!
(must be 21 or over)

construction update 4/12/09

Painting should be done Monday, marble by the end of the week and appliances too---now just waiting for the farm sink--we are on target to close by the end of the month(knock on wood)
You will all be invited(or evited as it were) to the grand opening bash!

Our current obsession

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Some of you may know and some not but we have been
in negotiations to buy this loft for awhile now--
We are so excited to move in but there is A LOT of
work to be done! The space is exactly what we need
and is in our fav little neighborhood--here are the
before pics(ie what it looks like now) I will TRY to
keep you updated although I am horrible at this stuff!

Me and My Groceries--all over town!

Yesterday was shopping day for me--why
Wed you ask? Well the biggest reason
is that it is SM's poker night with
the guys--other than that: I had time
to come up for air--OR DID I?

Yesterday was an open day with a busy
afternoon/night. Because of my WONDERFUL
neighborhood and neighbors I had my night
chuck full of events(who needs SM anyway--who?)

SO I went to Smiths, and then to Costco and headed
home only to discover that it was 6pm!! I was
supposed to be at the DCC meeting AT 6 and I still had
to drop off my car and groceries! SO instead of wasting
all that time on that I decided to drive over and let
the groceries wait in the car--an hour wouldn't hurt right?
It's not like I had icecream in my car and it was July.
So I went to the meeting and of course there were new
people to meet so I stayed for 1.5 hours, then, because
my sister lives in the hood now(which explains everything about
my apparent lack of posting the past few weeks)
so I stopped in to visit her for a sec(timer on groceries now at
2 hours) THEN i realized that I was supposed to be at the No Cookie
Left Behind Party at my neighbor's house at 7:30 SO--I packed all of
my groceries from my car, into the shopping cart that is provided by our
building and headed over to the party--with my groceries--
I planned, as always, to only stay for a few minutes(grocery timer
to be slightly over 2 hours, but if everything was still good it would
keep for another 20 minutes right--keep in mind that this type of
delusion fuels my life ;)) So I went, I partook and stayed for an hour--
grocery timer now at 3 hours--and all of my neighbors making fun of how
much food I actually buy for just the 2 of us--
The truth is--I have a feeling that this is one of the only neighborhoods
in Utah where something like this would happen--I am certainly not the
most busy person or the most social person in the state but I literally
know--outside of any church or work structure 20-30 people in my neighborhood--
WOW--love it!

New Store in the Hood Uptown Cheapskate

Uptown Cheapskate

According to their website:
"Uptown Cheapskate is more than a fashion exchange concept. It is an attitude, a personality, and an art form. Uptown Cheapskate empowers individuals to express themselves using brand name fashions and modern style without the typical price tag. The concept is simple really: we buy and sell your favorite brands at prices that everyone can get excited about. We’re not trying to change the world; just offer an exciting new way to shop it."

I am happy to have a NON chain clothing store in the area(I love the Gateway but c'mon that can't be all there is--RIGHT?) esp in this economy!
I stopped in today and was pleasantly surprised. Brands from Diesel to Forever 21 graced the
stuffed racks. The staff was friendly, they have a great selection and all their inventory is in really great condition.
I found shoes, hats, purses, JEANS(tons--starting at 14.99) tops, dresses(7.99) for both girls and guys.



Def stop in, def buy and sell here and def use the free parking in the back or ride trax(it is just across the street) or if you are an Urbanite like me casually walk over when you get a free minute(yes I love it--I know you are jealous)

Something for everyone--I feel much better

Thanks Erin!!

Kirby: Sorry Sen. Buttars, gay rights won't destroy us

By Robert Kirby


Tribune Columnist
Posted: 02/24/2009 11:57:35 AM MST

Last week, Sen. Chris Buttars, R-West Jordan, reportedly announced proof that the gay rights movement posed "the greatest threat to America."

According to Buttars, homosexuals lack morals, engage in abominable behavior, are as dangerous as radical Islam, and -- I apologize in advance for saying this, but it's time someone in the media did -- actually fail to floss after every meal.

I consider myself one of the most intolerant people I know, but gays aren't even on my "Top 500 People Whose Guts I Hate" list. I checked it this morning.

Under "H," the list goes from "Happy Birthday Songs in Restaurants" to "Hitler, Adolf" without any mention of "Homosexuals." Nothing under "F" or "Q" either.

Perhaps I fail to appreciate what makes gays so dangerous. Tell me. Is there something else I should be adding to my 72-hour emergency kit? If society collapses -- and it's gays who caused it -- I want to be prepared.

Then again, maybe this is just another of those phony "America is doomed" scares, like giving women the vote. Nearly 90 years ago, people hollered that suffrage was an utter calamity to the American family. When the 19th Amendment passed, just look what happened.

Well, OK, there's really nothing to see except that the lines at the polls got longer. That's pretty bad but it didn't exactly ruin us.

And what about the dreaded Negro? Back when it was all white, didn't America once court disaster by giving blacks the vote, property rights, civil rights and anything else?

People -- idiots mainly -- absolutely guaranteed that doing away with racial barriers would destroy the country. Today, nobody's even wearing a hard hat over it.

It could be that gays are more insidiously evil. The ones I know don't look it, but I've been wrong about appearances before. I was about Bigfoot. Still, let's see what happens when we're nice or even just grudgingly fair to gays.

In 1998, the federal government made it illegal to fire federal employees just for being gay. It's tough to fire federal employees anyway, but this was different. We held our breath and the Dow immediately stayed where it was.

There's always some horrible threat poised to destroy America, something we're doing that reactionaries say will cause God to unleash his wrath upon us. My grandfather thought it was tampon commercials.

Maybe it takes a long time for America's "greatest threats" to destroy it. It could be that we're actually being destroyed as we sit here talking about it. I'm not sure that's a bad thing.

With even a casual glance at our history, it's easy to see that the America people feared seeing destroyed has always been an outdated version that catered almost entirely to them.

Robert Kirby can be reached at rkirby@sltrib.com

THE place to be tonight-join us!

great deal just reduced $50,000

Located near Cactus and Tropicals in Draper(E side of I-15) this house is a keeper!
I previewed it last week when it was listed at $474,000 and while it requires a bit of finish work it is a beautiful home for a great price!
Now that they have dropped it to $424,000 I'd have to say that for the money this is a great deal!
It is located on half an acre
is 95% complete(including the basement)
has 3 laundry rooms(1 for each level)
Amazing detail and unique floorplan
7 (2 in basement)beds
4 baths
basement just needs carpet
Amazing arched upper level

If you want to take a look give me a call!

They read my mind!

This little treasure could be priceless to those of you out there who, like
me think that having a guestroom to clean and heat and cool and NOT use for
personal space is well: insane! Liftbed looks like a great idea for those of us out there
who reject the idea of extra cleaning for one or two days a year!

An Idea I wish I had considered.....

These amazing little sculptures/coathangers/storage are one of the many wonders
that I found today at materious
Now: if only Materious could find a solution for every odd corner of my life world peace would be just around the corner!