Upcoming Emerald City Events

From time to time we like to promote cultural events which we believe might be of particular interest to our gentle readers. In this connection we announce an ongoing exhibit and several upcoming special events, submitted to us courtesy of gentle reader Caril Jennings:

WHO: Universe City Department of Visual Arts
WHAT: Basin and Range II: An Artistic Response to Our Mountains
WHERE: 2556 Washington Boulevard, Ogden
WHEN: January 12, 13, 19, 20: Fridays, 5:00-8:00 pm, Saturdays,
noon-8:00 pm, or by appointment: 458-8959.

In January Universe City will feature Basin and Range II, a second, annual artistic response to issues regarding the beautiful mountains that overlook the City of Ogden.The exhibit will run through January 20th : Fridays, 5:00-8:00; Saturdays, from noon-8:00 pm. Private appointments to view the exhibit individually or as a group tour can be made by calling 458-8959.

Two special events are planned during the exhibit:

• Saturday, January 13, 6:00-7:30 pm: “Ogden Trails Network History,” a slide show lecture by Jay Hudson, the original volunteer who started what we now call the Ogden Trails Network. Hudson began his work under the auspices of former Ogden City Mayor Mecham more than 20 years ago. He is a retired hospital administrator who has devoted his retirement to full time volunteer work throughout the community. Those interested are invited to adjourn with us to the Wine Cellar to continue the discussion.
  
• Friday, January 19th, 7:00-8:00 pm: “Know More,” a presentation by Smart Growth Ogden. Currently, the Ogden City Council and the Ogden City Planning Council are accepting comments from citizens about proposed development and zoning changes on our mountainside. This presentation will provide an opportunity for people to have a more informed opinion about current issues. Light refreshments will be served.

An abbreviated definition of "Basin and Range" is a “geographic region characterized by parallel mountain ranges separated by flat valley floors which extends from the Wasatch Front in Utah to the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, and from Mexico north to Oregon and central Idaho.” The focus of this exhibit is that part of the Basin and Range province that provides the beauty of our own backyard - or front yard, depending on which way your front door faces. Submissions are being accepted until December 30th but at the issue of this release the exhibit will include, among others: photography by Steph B. Parke, Tom Szalay and others, as well as paintings by LeRoy Jennings, sculpture by Suzanne Storer, and poetry by Rob Carney, Jock Glidden, Caril Jennings and Dian Woodhouse.

Poster displays will also include Ogden Pathway’s Trail Map, and information from Smart Growth Ogden and the geology of the Basin and Range province.

Also, regular Second Friday Poetry will be held at 7:00 pm, January 12. Everyone is invited to recite, read or just listen. Light refreshments will be served.