R O B E RTTHIES CONCERT PIANIST by Lucia Brantley

FALL 2012

R O B E RTTHIES CONCERT PIANIST By Lucia Brantley

What can we expect to hear you play for us here in Zion? Evening Performance at the Canyon “I will perform music of Beethoven, Schumann, Debussy, Chopin, and Community Center in Springdale Prokofiev. While many make careers playing more contemporary music, November 7, 7:30 p.m. I still regard these traditional composers to be among the best. There is www.robertthies.org so much rich piano repertoire to be performed!”

Z-Arts is pleased to present a world-class How do you give a piece its emotional intensity? performance by Robert Thies funded in part “Many audience members of a classical performance, and sadly a num- by WESTAF (Tourwest) and Onstage Utah. ber of musicians, think that adding one’s own emotion to the music is part of the process of music making and performing. But the truth is that Members $10 a performance is a display of a performer’s understanding and connec- Non-members $15 tion to the music. The more one understands the music, the more one can connect to it, and the emotional aspect of the performance should Tickets will be available at the Z-Arts office therefore be natural. In other words, the “emotion” is already written in the Canyon Community Center, into the music, and if a performer connects to these emotional charac- Under the Eaves Inn, Lisa Zumpft or they teristics, then the listener will experience those emotions with the per- may be purchased at the door on the former. Unfortunately, there are times that we have to play music that evening of the performance.

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1 CONT’D we do not necessarily connect to. In be spontaneous in performance. So, What might you have done, if not this instance, it is very difficult to con- yes, the music can be so powerfully this? vince the listener of the music, if the beautiful that it transports us to won- “To be brutally honest, it is very chal- performer doesn’t understand or con- derful places, and that’s wonderful if lenging to make a living as a classical nect to it first.” the listener has that experience---but musician. One needs to be creative and the performer has to stay somewhat versatile to make it happen. It is a life of Reviewers note that you do not grounded in performance.” many sacrifices, and many insecurities, waste your efforts on “flashy ges- financial and otherwise. The demands tures” or showiness; that all of your can take quite a toll on one’s health too. physicality is purposeful, calm and Still, knowing what I know now, given a confident. How do you maintain second chance, I would do exactly the this level of focus (and humility)? same thing all over again. This music “My mantra, as a musician, is that we has enriched my existence beyond exist to share and keep alive the art of comprehension. As Rachmaninoff once these great composers. We exist to said, ‘Music is enough for a lifetime, service THEM, not ourselves. One can but a lifetime is not enough for music.’” watch a performance and know very quickly if the performance is about the Along those lines, and since you composer or about the performer. I am appear to be very young, do you disturbed when a performer is too self- have other aspirations / interests indulgent or blatantly ignores a com- beyond your musical career at this poser’s intentions for selfish purposes. time? I would say that 80-90% of a success- “My aspirations are to love, be loved, ful and inspiring performance is possi- give joy to others, celebrate and adore ble simply by executing what the com- the beauty of this world and the gift of poser wrote. The rest falls on the per- life itself. I simply want to do more of former’s understanding, love for, and what I am already doing.” experience with that composer and his language---and it’s this element which What keeps your practice, and your allows us to hear countless, different performances, new for you? (How interpretations of the same piece.” do you maintain your passion for playing?) Can you describe what you are “Ironically, the fact that it is such a thinking / feeling when you are financial struggle to make a living as a playing? Here's a weird question: If the classical musician, almost fuels the “Again, I think there is a misconception piano were a person (or some other passion more. When I start to lament that perf o r mers are somehow pos- living thing), what characteristics how hard I work for often little financial sessed by the music or exist on a differ- would he/she/it possess? How reward, I remember how Mozart and ent plane when they play. And perhaps would you describe your relation- Schubert died as paupers. All these some musicians would even testify to ship with "it?" great composers struggled to make a this! When I perform, I am thinking “I treat my instrument with the same living, to create art, in spite of it all, and about the upcoming phrase, the struc- loving care I would to a human or ani- so must I. Why? CERTA I N LY not ture and architecture of the piece, and mal. If I want to make a beautiful sound because anyone is making me! I play frankly there is a lot more “computing” come from the instrument, (and I would this music because it needs to be happening than it seems. For example, think this would be a priority for any heard, live on, and pass down to anoth- if I don’t pay close attention to a little instrumentalist) I am gentle with the er generation.” turn of a certain phrase that happens i n s t r ument and draw the sound twice but a little differently each time, I out…you cannot force your instrument What art forms (musical, visual, lit- might accidentally jump to a different to create something beautiful…just as erary, etc.) have you discovered part of the piece! However, if one gains you cannot force someone to love you. lately? confidence in the memorization of a Even in louder passages, the sound “I continue to be inspired by painting, piece, then he is freer to react to the should always be beautiful and round, sculpture, and the beauty of nature elements of live performance, and even never harsh or ugly.” itself.”

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2 CONT’D What other genres of music do you cational system is the failure at what led you to the piano, and to appreciate? introducing music and art to the the classical genre? “Too many to list. I really don’t listen to children as a regular part of the cur- “I showed an interest in music when I classical music as much as I should, riculum. There will never be a lack was 3 or 4 years old. I would go up to because much of my listening happens of musicians ready to cross the the piano and sound out melodies I had in the car, and it’s difficult to listen to stage. The problem or “crisis”, as I heard on the television. Classical music classical music in the car with its dra- see it, is in cultivating and maintain- came a few years later in lessons. I matic changes of dynamics. I draw ing an audience for those perform- practiced the music I was taught to inspiration from all kinds of music…jazz, ers.” practice…fortunately it was a traditional world, ambient, folk, and film music.” If you were an educator, how training, and so that music happened to would you incorporate music into be of the classical genre. I didn’t yearn What advice would you give some- the curriculum to foster an apprecia- for or request to study other genres, one who is trying to become more tion of classical music in our youth? because at that age I wasn’t too aware creative...someone who wishes to “If I were in a position to influence a of the different genres out there. The develop an artistic talent but is hesi- curriculum, I would do what they do in point is: I was exposed to this music at tant to do so? Europe. I would make music mandatory an early age, and I found that music “I would say, “Don’t let anything stop s t a r ting early elementary school. stimulating and rewarding.” you, because honestly, is there anything Students should be taught fundamen- more important than art?” There was a tals, should sing in choirs, learn their You spoke of your love for the g r eat scene in a film called “Mr. country’s folk music, and be exposed to mountains and nature--would you Holland’s Opus.” When the administra- classical music at an early, impression- care to comment on that? Just tor told the teacher that the music and able age. They should be exposed to whatever comes to mind or any- art programs might be cut---because the and learn all the popular melodies of the thing you want to share. music program is much more trivial than great composers. Young kids absorb so “Yes, I have always loved the splendor reading, writing, and arithmetic---the much, they can learn foreign languages of nature, and I adore Zion National teacher responded, ‘If you do this, then quickly, and they can develop an appre- Park. I HOPE I have time to spend at eventually the students will have noth- ciation for beauty at an early age. least a few hours there before I race ing to write ABOUT.’” Exposure is the key, because as they home for another concert. So much get older, they are more easily distract- music was inspired by nature. One of You have said, “I think the hardest ed, feel certain peer pressures, and are my favorite treasures and refuges in all thing about being a musician is that lesser thinkers. As we age, we feel the of classical music is that of art song. music seems undervalued by many need to classify people and ideas, what Here you have a perfect marriage of people, at the expense of pop cul- we like and don’t like, and we live in a poetry and music. The poet is inspired ture, materialism, and ego. I realize small box. Children’s brains are so much by nature, and writes about it. The com- Los Angeles is a city of opportunity more absorbent of ideas, and the brains poser is inspired by that poetry and sets in the arts, but it is still overshad- need to be stimulated while they can. If it to music, and the result is so com- owed by Hollywood and its ques- a child is not stimulated and eager to pletely wonderful. I love to hike in the tionable values. Sadly thru mass learn, then we as adults, parents, and mountains and listen to the music of media, these “values” are dispersed teachers, have failed them.” nature…the birds, the breeze through nationally, and even internationally.” the leaves, the rushing of a stream. I And further along, you said that, Other than your father’s influence on find nothing more inspiring and no bet- “The problem or “crisis” in the edu- you as an “amateur jazz musician,” ter fuel for my music making.”

3 A TALE OF TWO MODERN DAY CANYON DWELLERS VIVIAN AND RICHARD CROPPER by Laura Doty

very resident of this community has a special story to BYU and Provo City resulting in their move to Provo. tell about how they came to live in this marvelous Richard, a descendant of the second family to settle Ecanyon surrounded by Zion National Park and its tower- Provo, is a Utah native. Even though Richard and Vivian lived ing red rock formations. So, here is yet another tale of two in the same town and attended the same schools, they didn’t souls who discovered Zion, fell in love with the environs and meet until Vivian was a junior in high school and Richard, who became modern day “Canyon Dwellers”. is two years older, had already graduated. Richard recalls that It was years later after diligent travels to California, she was perched in a tree in City Park watching her boyfriend Arizona, and even Mexico, that Vivian and Richard came to wash his car when they first met. Soon after they found the conclusion that Rockville or Springdale was where they themselves on a double date--each with a different partner. wanted to live when they retired. They came into town one That same night, Vivian and Richard took off together, literal- weekend in 2002 and we drove around ly deserting their original dates, and in search of the perfect little “fixer they have been together ever since! upper” that they could fall in love with They married, and in 1964 and purchase. That weekend search became the proprietors of the only real did not prove fruitful and we were all rock and roll bar in Utah County named very disappointed when they returned The Nugget. Vivian is quick to tell us to Park City without any prospects. that “This was the era of miniskirts, The next day, my husband Dick was in lots of makeup and rock’n’roll.” Their the bank and heard of a new property bar did rock! It was during this time I that had just been listed. The two of dated Vivian’s brother and first met us immediately got in the car and them, briefly. I do remember them as d r ove out to what is now their a dashing young couple with two Rockville home; Dick called Vivian and adorable little boys. They owned and Richard within minutes of arriving and operated the bar from 1964 to 1969. they immediately made an offer with- That chapter in their life abruptly ended out even seeing the pro p e rty --not one Saturday night when Richard even a photograph! turned on the lights at 10 pm (with a When you ask Vivian why they chose Rockville, she is packed house and loud rock band playing) and announced quick to respond: “The weather, beauty of the surroundings, that the Nugget was closing forever and everyone needed to friendliness and open-mindedness of the residents, quaint- clear out! ness of the community, small town environment and lots of The family moved to Alameda, California where Richard Democratic voters!” worked as Bay Area Marketing Manager for Coca Cola USA. Now, I will back up in time and tell you a bit more about Vivian continued her college education and ultimately became these two unassuming neighbors of ours. the Manager of Corporate Accounting for Kaiser/Aetna. They Vivian, born in Oklahoma, remains very proud of her spent their California days raising their two young sons, “Okie” heritage even though she is quick to say that was a camping in the mountains and along the coast, cruising about bad word in the old days since the residents were all migrat- on family motorcycle trips, and raising money for the Youth ing to California due to the horrific drought and dustbowl con- Sea Scout Program in which the boys were actively involved. ditions. She and her entire family were part of that migration, While in California they remodeled a gorgeous 1903 Victorian moving to Napa, California for work in the defense industry in house (one of Richard’s passions) which they quickly filled the early 1940s. Her father died in a logging accident in 1948 with antiques (the beginning of a life-long passion for both of in Raymond, Washington. Vivian, her brother Larry and her them). mother moved to Salinas, California and lived there until her When Coca Cola transferred Richard to their Salt Lake mother married her father’s best friend in 1954. Her step- City offices in 1979, the family made Park City their home. A father, a tree surgeon, moved them to Carson City, Nevada year later Richard left Coca Cola to start his own construction and later was awarded the contract to maintain the trees for business which he operated until he retired in 2009. Cropper CONT’D NEXT PAGE

4 CONT’D Construction built many of the beautiful homes and large con- antiques. They spend time there several times a year visiting dominium projects in Park City and upper Deer Valley over the their kids and grandkids. Both are avid readers—fiction, non- years. fiction, historical and political books fill their shelves at home. Vivian managed the accounting department of a large Vivian enjoys researching topics that pique her curiosity and property management firm when they first arrived in Park City still enjoys crunching numbers and accounting. Both Vivian and later acquired her real and Richard are liberal estate license. Real estate Democrats and are fre q u e n t l y sales paid significantly better v e r y outspoken on political than accounting in those days issues. and she began working at it Most important of all is full-time. During her years as the time they spend with their a real estate broker she won children and grandchildren who several top awards, served are all in Park City. Older son on the Board of the Utah Greg is an attorney and his wife, Association of Realtors and Meryl, is an executive chef who also as President of the Park c r eates culinary City Board of Realtors. delights for private She re t i r ed from re a l owners and guests in estate in 1997, enrolled at the Park City/Deer Valley. University of Utah, finished her Bachelor of They have a 3-year- Science degree in sociology (she previously old daughter, Sofia, studied business/accounting) and went on to who commands a lot complete a master’s degree—all in two years! of attention fro m Her field of study was family ecology, behavior e v e r yone because and the environment. She was on the honor she is just too cute! roll at the University of Utah. Vivian has also Their son Mike is a completed many more than the required class- p h y s i c i s t / m a t h e m a t i- es and has written her preliminary dissertation cian by education for doctorate in education, which she some- who is now writing day plans to complete. The classes were so computer software i n t e r esting and compelling that she only programs. His wife, stopped taking classes when they moved south. She has Kyria, is an escrow officer for one of the top title companies found other distractions since moving to this area and is quick in Park City. Their son, Ricky, is 21- years-old and plans to to say she just “needs to get her butt in gear and finish!” enter college this fall (to the ultimate delight of his grandpar- Now back to Rockville and the arrival of our neighbors in ents). 2002. Upon purchasing the Rockville house, Richard and Vivian thoroughly enjoyed the three years she spent edit- Vivian immediately set out to use their collective talents to ing the Z-Arts Newsletter and meeting many of the creative remodel the new home and fill it with antiques. This second and interesting people who live in our canyon community. home provided a great escape from the snow and cold of Park During her tenure as editor, the newsletter saw many City winters for seven years until they retired and made changes; her special touch will surely be missed. Somehow, Rockville their permanent home in 2009. I think she may just get involved again sometime soon since Vivian loves being involved with the community and she really thrives on the time she spends with the communi- quickly agreed to serve on the board of the Hall & Grafton ty. Irrigation Company when asked to do so. She also serves on Earlier this year during a girls’ luncheon, our discussion the Rockville Planning Commission and spent three years led Vivian to pull a crumpled piece of paper out of her wallet editing the Z-Arts Newsletter until March of this year. Richard which she has been carrying around with her for over thirty is happy spending his days playing golf at Sand Hollow and years. In closing, and with Vivian’s permission, I would like to Sky Mountain (almost daily) and maintaining their properties. share the following verse which was written on this time- He recently competed in the Utah Golf Association Senior worn little piece of paper: Amateur at Crater Springs Golf Course in Midway, Utah walk- ing away with the 2012 Super Senior Champion title. Now My candle burns at both ends; that is serious golf! It will not last the night; What else do they do to fill their time? In 2007 they But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends— bought an 1896 Swiss cottage in Midway which they, of It gives a lovely light! course, remodeled and filled with more of their cherished —Edna St.Vincent Millay

5 LITERARY EVENT: ANTONYA NELSON, AUTHOR OF BOUND CANYON COMMUNITY CENTER, SPRINGDALE SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7:00 P.M. FREE

“The dog had two impuls- es. One was to stay with the car, container of civi- lization, and the other was to climb through the ruined window into the wild. Wait with the woman, or dash toward the distant YOUNG PIANIST PERFORMANCE: rushing water?” So begins Antonya Nelson’s fourt h RICHARD CONTRERAS novel, Bound, a story of FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 7:00 P.M. modern family life in all its AT THE CANYON COMMUNITY CENTER complexities. FREE CONCERT

Please join us for an Join us for a rare opportunity to hear an emerging pianist and meet a delightful young engaging evening of readings and conversation with bril- man. liant storyteller and author, Antonya Nelson. Richard Contreras moved to the Salt Lake City area from Venezuela when he was 18- Antonya is the author of nine books of fiction (three months-old. He began playing piano at the age of seven. He is young...but not without novels and six collections of short stories), including achievements: Female Trouble and the novels Talking in Bed, Nobody's • 2008: placed second in his division in the Summer Arts Piano Competition Girl, and Living to Tell. Nelson's work has appeared in the • 2010: performed as guest soloist with the Summer Arts Orchestra New Yorker, Esquire, Harper's, Redbook, and many other • January 2011: First place in the Oquirrh Mountain Symphony Concerto Competition. magazines, as well as in anthologies such as Prize Stories: • May 2011: performed the first movement of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with The O. Henry Awards and The Best American Short the Oquirrh Mountain Symphony in the Spotlight Spectacular Series. Stories. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for • Summer of 2012: first place in the Young Artist Solo Division of the Summer Arts the Arts grant, the 2000-2001 Guggenheim Fellowship and Piano Competition and first place in the Keyboard Skills test, thereby earning the Iron Man recently, the Rea Award for Short Fiction. award for the Summer Arts Piano Competition. Antonya was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1961. She • Summer of 2012: first place in the Young Artists’ Competition at the University of attended the University of Kansas and the University of Utah. Arizona, where she received an MFA in 1986. She divides her time between Telluride, Colorado, and Houston Texas, Richard has also served as a piano ambassador for the Mundi Project (www.mundipro- where she shares, with her husband novelist Robert ject.org), an organization founded in 2006 to make piano education and performance Boswell, the Cullen Chair in Creative Writing at the accessible to all young people along the Wasatch Front. Piano Ambassador Concerts University of Houston. include a multi-media/disciplinary format to enhance the musical performance for youth The Washington Post called her “a form i d a b l e and the general public, who have rarely experienced piano recital. The goal is to create writer”. That is, “she’s a woman of piercing intelligence, a an esoteric and holistic concert that engages and educates all participants and audience first-rate stylist, an explorer of language who questions all members on the project’s theme. Concerts will reach over 2,000 youth in the Greater Salt its customary uses while fashioning evocative descrip- Lake area through performances in West Valley and the Salt Lake School District. tions and incisive phrases.” This semester, Richard, now 19, will be majoring full-time in Piano Performance at the University of Utah under the instruction of Professor Lenora Ford Brown. Richard This project is supported in part by the Utah aspires to be a performing artist. His motivating passion is “bringing musical notes to life Division of Arts & Museums, with funding from and communicating their beauty to his audiences and thus elevating them, if only for a the State of Utah and the National Endowment moment, to a world of supernal bliss.” for the Arts and by the Utah Humanities This performance has been made possible by Joan Fisher of Council. Springdale and Arthur Dummer of Salt lake City.

6 SOME LAWS WERE MADE TO BE BROKEN ANTIGONE LIVE THEATER PERFORMANCE AT THE OC TANNER • OCTOBER 6

estminster College will present a re-imagining of burial. Be part of the uprising during the 42nd Annual Classical Sophocles’ Antigone in an original production direct- Greek Theatre Festival. An orientation lecture by the dra- Wed by Larry West for the Classical Greek Theatre maturge will begin 30 minutes before each performance. Festival. The touring production runs September 7 through October 6, 2012, and debuts in Salt Lake City on the • $5 for Z-Arts members and students Westminster Campus. The next stop is Red Butte Garden • $10 for nonmembers Amphitheater; continuing in Ogden and Provo with new stops • Cash or checks only please in Denver, Colorado. The final stop on the tour will be in Springdale, Utah, at Dixie State College OC Ta n n e r Tickets will be available in advance at the Z-Arts office in the Amphitheater just outside Zion National Park. The performance Canyon Community Center, Under the Eaves Inn, or through will be presented in the morning hours allowing locals and visi- Lisa Zumpft. Tickets will also be available on the morning of the tors the opportunity to experience Greek Theatre as it was tra- performance at the OC Tanner Amphitheater on Lion Boulevard, ditionally presented in Springdale. ancient times. The stun- ning backdrop of Zion WHAT: Sophocles’ Antigone Canyon will add another TOP10 REASONS The 42nd Annual Classical level to the experience that WHY YOU SHOULD SEE ANTIGONE Greek Theatre Festival no other venue can offer. In an era of protests and 1. Getting to know the Antigones of the WHEN: Saturday, October 6 the fall of tyrants, Antigone’s mes- world could change your life. 10:30 a.m. Pre-Show Orientation sage is both timely and timeless. Lecture 2. Getting to know the Creons of the The play tells the tale of a young 11:00 a.m. Performance world might jeopardize your life. woman, a protester defying a king while defending her family. 3. It’s always fun to watch a WHERE: *Dixie State College OC Inspired by the recent Arab Spring top-of-the-line dysfunctional family. Tanner Amphitheater, Lion movement, We s t ’s pro d u c t i o n Boulevard, Springdale. 4. Antigone’s aunt (wife to king, mom to tosses aside the typical costumes fiancée) goes off the deep end. of classic Greek theatre for an *If it is raining on the day of the per- edgy interpretation of Antigone’s 5. History repeats itself... History formance the production will be pre- troubled life. Her brothers killed repeats itself.... sented at the same time at the each other, and her uncle wants Rockville Community Center in 6. Maybe we can learn from our mistakes. her executed. And you thought Rockville. your family was dysfunctional! 7. Antigone’s mom and dad were Antigone will feature original husband/wife AND son/mother This performance is a must see. This movement and dance by choreog- ...and you thought is Z-Arts’ first attempt at bringing a rapher Darlene Casanova and a your family was dysfunctional. live theatrical production to the Zion recent American translation by corridor and we hope your support 8. BFF OMG WTF. Marianne McDonald. This new will be the beginning of a long-stand- production of the 2,500-year-old 9. Because Antigone deserves to ing tradition. Antigone will run 90 min- s t o r y follows Creon, ruler of be heard...and maybe even have utes without an intermission. Be sure Thebes, in a misguided attempt to her own action figure. to arrive early for the pre-show orien- keep his power over the city. tation lecture at 10:30 a.m. that will 10. To learn how NOT to handle a Antigone must defy Creon’s laws help patrons further understand and strong-willed, idealistic, passionate to give her dead brother a proper young woman. appreciate Antigone's themes.

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8/21 – 9/29/2012 ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBIT: BEAUTY AND THE EYE This show is juried by St. George stylist Signe Adams and her husband and photographer, Nick Adams. Fifty-one entries with great diversity in the expression of the theme in various mediums.

Artist and Prize-ribbon Reception: HUMANITIES LECTURES FOR YOUR INTELLECTUAL ENJOYMENT Wednesday, September 5, 6-8 p.m. FUNDED IN PART BY THE UTAH HUMANITIES COUNCIL Please vote for your favorite piece for the EMERALD ISLE ESCAPADE: People’s Choice Ribbon, (until 5 p.m. A LITERARY JAUNT OF IRELAND Wednesday, September 5). STEPHEN G. BROWN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, UNLV 10/2 – 11/10/2012 OCTOBER 13, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CCC HEADHUNTERS: ART AFTER LIFE BY JESSE LEWES AND MARK SAVEE Join Professor Stephen Brown for this engaging escapade through Ireland in Mixed media 3D wall pieces word and image. Our guide will regale us with a motley mélange of anecdotes, images, and readings by and about Ireland’s famous writers, focusing on sites 11/13/2012 – 1/5/2013 associated with William Butler Yeats and James Joyce. We’ll visit Joyce’s SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE tower in Sandy Cove, Yeats’s tower in Ballylee, the estates of Lady Gregory at AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS Coole Park and Daniel O’Connell in the remote wilds of Kerry; the cottage of BY CAROL BOLD Patrick Pearse in the forlorn landscape of Connamara and the humble home of Acrylic paintings Nora Barnacle in Galway. Venture inside Kilmainham jail for the last words of the poet revolutionists Pearse and McDonough. Feast your writerly appetite in 1/8– 2/16/2013 the Dublin Writer’s Museum and the Joyce Museum. Slake your literary thirst VOLUME, NEGATIVE SPACE & SURFACE in a pub named for Joyce’s literary sidekick and tower-mate, Oliver St. John DESIGN BY BARBARA ELLARD Gogarty. Visit Yeats’s grave in the wild landscape he immortalized, under Ben Mixed media paintings, monotypes Bulben. These and many more stops await you in the Emerald Isle! and 3D ceramics WITNESSING SUBURBIA: CONSERVATIVE POLITICS AND SUBURBAN POPULAR CULTURE EILEEN LUHR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH NOVEMBER 3, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CCC

In recent years, historians have become interested in how religious beliefs adapt to social, cultural, and economic developments. In this lecture, historian Eileen Luhr will discuss how suburbanization (that is, the movement of the populace into the suburbs) affected religious denominations, belief systems, wor- ship practices, church architecture, and how Americans understand the relationship between religion and society. The lecture will show how the rise of the American conservative movement rested in the post-WWII sunbelt migrations that made middle-class homeownership the central focus and emotional core of American culture and society. The lecture will argue that the twin processes of the suburbanization of evangelicalism and the "Christianization" of popular culture combined to advance conservative politics grounded in the coalescence of possessive individualism and home-centered "traditional values."

8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIRD ANNUAL ZION (all events are free unless otherwise noted) UPCOMING EVENTS JOY TO THE WORLD 8/24 thru 9/29/12 Community Juried Show: “Beauty and the Eye” – CCC Gallery. WINTER FESTIVAL

9/5/12 Community Juried Show Artist Reception – CCC Gallery, 6 – 8 pm. The Town of Springdale, Zion Canyon Vi s i t o r ’s Bureau and 9/21/12 Young Pianist Performance with Richard Contreras – CCC, 7 pm. Zion Canyon Arts and Humanities Council (Z-Art s ) 9/22/12 Author Reading with Antoyna Nelson – CCC, 7 pm. have combined forces once 9/28 & 29/12 Zion Canyon Music Festival – Springdale Town Park, Gates open at 3:00 pm. again to host a winter festival in Zion Canyon. 10/2 thru 11/10/12 Gallery Show “Headhunters: Art after Life” featuring Artists Jesse 23rd ANNUAL Z-ARTS ZION CANYON ARTS & Lewes and Mark Savee – CCC Gallery. CRAFTS FAIR 10/6/12 Classical Greek Theatre: Antigone – OC Tanner Amphitheater, 11:00 am; 10:30 am Kicking off the festival is the Arts and Crafts Fair on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24 from 10:00 pre show, $5.00 Z-Arts members / $10 non-members a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Boulevard, in Springdale. This popular fair features handmade 10/12/12 Film Presentation Up Heartbreak Hill – CCC, 7 pm. arts and crafts by regional artists. It is a great opportunity to buy local products for you or other lucky friends and family. 10/13/12 “Emerald Isle Escapade, A Literary Jaunt of Ireland” with Professor Stephen

Brown – CCC, 7 pm. TREE LIGHTING & MUSIC AT THE MART 11/3/12 “Witnessing Suburbia” a lecture with Eileen Luhr – CCC, 7 pm. On Saturday, November 24, the Music at the Mart performance at the Sol Foods downtown supermarket plaza, 995 Zion Park 11/7/12 Robert Thies Concert Pianist – CCC, 7:30 pm. $10 Z-Arts members / Boulevard, will feature a live musical performance sponsored by $15 non-members. Z-Arts beginning at 5:30 p.m.. The Downtown Christmas Tree will be illuminated at 7:00 p.m. directly after the concert. The tree is 11/13 thru 1/5/13 Gallery Show “Southwest Adventure” featuring artist Carol Bold – located at Under the Eaves Bed and Breakfast, 980 Zion Park CCC Gallery. Boulevard.

11/23 & 24/12 Zion Canyon Arts and Crafts Fair – CCC, 10 am – 5 pm HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Saturday, December 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the 2nd Z-Arts 11/24/12 Music at the Mart 5:30--7 pm.; Tree Lighting at 7 pm. sponsored performer will be featured at the Music at the Mart 12/7/12 Z-Arts Annual Gala featuring Southern Utah String Quartet – Switchback followed by Springdale’s 3rd annual Holiday Light Parade along downtown’s ‘Candy Cane Main’. Brightly lit fire trucks, personal Restaurant, 6 – 10 pm. Ticket prices TBD vehicles, bicyclists, electric pedestrians and other wonders will 12/8/12 Music at the Mart & Holiday Light Parade, 5:30 pm; Ice Cream Social at spread cheer to the young and the young at heart. There might parade’s end -- CCC even be an electric horseman or two. The parade will culminate at the Canyon Community Center where hot drinks and cold ice 12/31/12 New Year’s Eve fireworks, 7 pm at Springdale Town Park cream will be served at an ice cream social. Parade entries, busi- nesses and residences will be competing for ‘Best Holiday Lighting’ prizes to be announced at the social. MUSIC AT 9/1/12 Wendy Taylor NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS 9/8/12 Katie Taylor The festival finale will feature a fireworks display at Springdale FARMERS 9/15/12 Janet Labrum Town Park on Lion Boulevard. Fireworks will begin at full dark, MARKET 9/22/12 Peter Michaels approximately 7:00 p.m., as an appetizer to arrive at private countdown parties. Lawn at Bit N’ Spur 9/2/12 Flute Circle 9 – Noon. 10/6/12 StillHouse Road For more detailed information about Zion Joy To The World fes- tivities visit www.zionjoy.com

9 PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER: “A CROW’S LOVE” BY ARRIANNE DORENBOSCH

A gust of snow-sprinkled wind blew through the crow’s feathers as he flew through fog. He perched himself on an old lamp post in the center of town. Of all the places he could land, the crow fancied this lamp post most, not because it was dark and RIVER WORKS he could not be seen, and not because he enjoyed watching the people pass, but WRITING because he had a spectacular view of the full moon. COMPETITION: But tonight the sky was black with not a single star in the sky. The crow croaked sadly. Where was the moon? Had it left him? Who would he speak to tonight? The AND THE fiends that roam the streets with their tails held high? The swift scavengers who ...WINNERS ARE... wore masks of black and white? Would he consider soaring with the other birds? Not tonight. Not ever. In early spring Z-Arts collaborated with Form Tomorrow (www.formtomorrow.org) in the co-sponsorship of the first annual writing competition enti- The crow was a sad crow, his mother left when he was born. His only friend, who tled “River Works”. As stated on Form Tomorrow’s went away mysteriously once a month, was the bright moon. Tonight he would web page, the premise behind the title is that: fly...in search of the moon. The crow soared for hours in the fog, high above moun- “The river is the reason that we all live here. As tains and lakes. Finally, he was very tired and stopped at a small stream in the our communities grow, and our attention turns to mountains. The fog had cleared since he began his journey, but still he could not day to day concerns it is easy to forget the central find the moon. The crow decided to rest for the night. role the river plays in our lives, that is, until a flood or other event moves it to the fore f r ont of our In the morning he woke and ruffled his snow covered feathers. Just ahead of him thoughts. In the course of our busy lives the river was a strange animal. What was it? He hopped closer. It was a very peculiar, tall, seems to be regarded as a source of calamity, rather brown animal with long, broad antlers. The crow squawked fearfully and went on than the giver of life that it truly is. In the coming years, all of our communities will his way, for he did not want to find out what would happen if he tried to mingle with be faced with decisions impacting the river, both it. Suppose it could’ve killed him! He was only a small bird after all! small and large. To make good decisions, it is important that people be thinking about the river in its The crow soared for hours more, and, just as the sun was setting on another day, broadest context, beyond the passions or fears he came across a broad river, the Virgin River as men called it. The crow knew very brought about by a flood or crisis.” little of men, only to stay away from them. He didn’t understand the reverence men Form Tomorrow received 65 entries in four cat- gave to the river or why these men were often found gathered near its banks. egories from writers who live or work in the Virgin River Corridor and Washington County, Utah. All of The black bird peered cautiously about him. He saw no men this hour. If this river the works were posted on Form Tomorrow’s web was so important then why was it deserted now? He did not question any further site. The quality of the submissions reflect the gen- uine efforts of each writer and their dedication to the but instead dove down. His talons and feet trailed the cold water, and he felt a topic. We wish to thank each and every one of the strange and overwhelming feeling of happiness. He looked at the reflection of the entrants and we hope you will continue with your sky through the river, a soft pink, the color of salmon. There were a few dark clouds practice and that you will consider writing again for which passed over the moon. this contest and others! Z-Arts and Form Tomorrow honored the writers The crow did not linger near the water, but flew up to meet the moon. He found a and their supporters in June with a fun, lively perch high up in a pine tree and there he stayed for weeks, waiting above the river evening of literary appreciation as the authors (or a for the moon to come back to him. While the moon was gone, the river below kept guest) read the winning and other top-placing com- him company. positions. The public voted for the “People’s Choice” winner and the other winners were chosen by a panel of This must be why the river is important, the crow thought, for I have found solace. judges. The winning entries are reproduced below. In the soothing rush of the river the crow had found a new friend.

10 ADULT FICTION: FIRST PLACE: “A WANTON LADY: A NARRATIVE POEM” BY MARILYN BALL

At the height of a mighty slash of red rock, and deep canyons of stone, snow collected year after year on dark ledges, a grating wind tarried there. Out of this geological confluence seasons pass; melting snow, braided stream, rivulets, channels and creeks met: the Rio Virgin was born in Zion.

The river grew, collecting snow melt, became a sparkling beauty: a water rolling over the rocky Navajo formation she loved on her way. Sassy now, spunky, a girlish body of water unused to rules, tossing her larger waves. The Virgin growing, her temper flares; the course of her rambunctious, rolling work becomes clear. She is begging to be free, unleashed.

So the Sandstone Fathers have a conference, say “It is time. Let her go.” Older now, she swirls deeply, slashing from side to side, bruised by cunning walls of rock, but learning. At times she is a wild and wanton lady often full and raging, shoving rocks along, cutting the Father stones. Their smiles are gentle.

Time courts her, now she knows her charms. She bares her shoulders to new frontiers past places, stones loved. The Rio Virgin moves, her energy gouges, roughly cutting pathways of water into small pioneer communities and the Mojave Desert.

She is alone, beautiful, roaming, unafraid. Every rain cloud she will shelter, saves each drop She has met the Motherland, and it is thirsty. to become again brave, cruising, then a tantrum: days Stone and rock gone, contours of land change, slashing at dirt banks, bridges with one of her hundred year valleys, ranches, towns emerge. She learns more floods; we follow in fear and fascination the tons of fast of cottonwood trees, willows and tamarisk; moving water noisily, singing over falls and curves. sunflowers, wild daisies, learns others of nature need her life giving self. Her song is wild, Her territory is more controlled but she can change. rustic music that gives her strength and calm. We have learned to lover her ways; the Rio Virgin sus- tained us. She never left us, but our trust is cautious. We Snows always come to the high country to replenish celebrate this dear, older Virgin, her gifts of life: the water the Virgin. Each melting makes her disparate, crashing; she brings to the lip of the Mojave desert, our home. Her her water again taking out dead trees, throwing up red silt, praises are deserved. We give thanks for her great courage an occasional farm is caught nearly drowning. and ambition to provide for us as she shared her life with Then she waits. ours.

Perhaps she dreams of eons of river work, her lusty, hoarse songs ringing against the earth. RUNNER UP: The Rio Virgin is waiting for the signal of storm. “STRONG IN THE MIDDLE” BY LORI WRANKLE

11 ADULT NON-FICTION: [...] Connections--the Virgin River connects us to the FIRST PLACE: earliest inhabitants and later settlers; links all life simply by “CONNECTIONS” its existence; is the tool that carved much of the wonder- BY TOM GARRISON ful landscape we enjoy; is the agent creating a riparian environment in a desert; bonds us with the natural world; Excerpts from “Connections” by Tom Garrison: and is an entree to closeness with spouses, friends, and children through shared experience. The Virgin River, al liv- We are often encouraged to make connections in our life--con- ing tributary of the mighty Colorado River, facilitates many nections to family and friends; connecting with our four-legged, connections--we must simply open ourselves to them. furry domestic companions; connections to meaningful work; While these connections my seem ethereal, they are connecting to our community; connecting with nature...and solidly grounded in reality. Simply visit the Virgin River and why not--it is argued, with considerable evidence, that these test my hypothesis. Nature is not “out there,” it is part of connections increase our sense of well-being, our longevity, your life [...]. and our ability to fend off the negative and appreciate the posi- tive. It may not be readily apparent, but the Virgin River serves RUNNERS-UP: as a nexus for many connections. On the most obvious level, “STORY BOARDING A RIVER” BY KATE KIRKHAM AND it carries rain and snowmelt to succor sun-drenched agricultur- “I’M FROM HERE” BY DONNA HOLT al fields along with providing much of the water for domestic use in southwestern Utah. According to the Washington County Water Conservancy District, Washington County get YOUNG ADULT (AGE 13-18): 55% of its water from the Virgin River and its tributaries. FIRST PLACE: Human existence in Washington County is inextricably linked to the river. “A CROW’S LOVE” By exploring the Virgin River, we can describe and cele- BY ARRIANNE DORENBOSCH brate the obvious and more subtle connections. The Virgin (SEE PEOPLE’S CHOICE) River is not mighty in terms of its length (approximately 162 miles) or water flow. However, it does loom large in its impact RUNNERS-UP: on southwest Utah, and potentially on those who explore its “THE FORGOTTEN LAND” BY AUSTEN W. B. ORTON links to our lives. AND “RIVER OF AGES” BY KAYDEN STEWART [...] As the King in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland said to the White Rabbit, “Begin at the beginning, and go on till your come to the end, then stop.” Good advice and this story starts at the YOUTH: (AGE 12 OR UNDER) literal beginning of the Virgin River and proceeds downstream. FIRST PLACE: [...] Cascade Falls is literally a hole in a mountain from UNTITLED POEM which water cascades. It originates from a sinkhole in Navajo BY ELLA WRANKLE Lake, about a mile away. If you haven’t seen it, imagine forest- ed red-orange mountains, deep blue sky background, and a rag- Untitled Poem ing torrent gushing from a mountain cave--a clear connection to Feeling the moss under my toes, aesthetics and oneself for this trail receives relatively few visi- tors. The birth of the Virgin River crates a riparian habitat along making mud pies, its length that is home to a surprisingly diverse array of plants swimming with my family, and animals. The river is their connection to life. splashing everyone, [...] Consider that, odd as it may sound, water creates feeling the sand between my toes, much of the colorful cliffs, canyons, and mountains in our semi- arid county. Underground forces uplifted thousands of feet of feeling the fish swim past, stone (composed of compressed mud, lime, sand, and ash) of catching some toads. the Colorado Plateau. North of Zion rain proceeds downhill That is what I like about the Virgin River. from this plateau and slices through Zion’s relatively soft rock layers. Rain’s watery fingers entered minute cracks, loosening grains and widening fractures--eroding mighty canyons. Today RUNNERS-UP: what we recognize as the Virgin River continues the slow ero- “THE VIRGIN RIVER’S PROBLEMS” BY TRINITY sion that creates Zion Canyon. SERNA AND “THE VIRGIN RIVER” BY ASHTON SERNA

12 F I L M R E V I E W UP HEARTBREAK HILL: FINDING ONE’S PLACE AND IDENTITY IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD by Sara Bateman

hile completing my under- graduate work at The WEvergreen State College back in 2000, I was fortunate to study under three anthropology professors whose specialty focused on contemporary Native American cultural issues. Spending an entire academic year devoted to coursework in this are a , including substantial time spent directly 23rd Annual on the Quinault and Makah Indian Reservations in Washington State, I was fortunate to gain a heightened aware- ness of the economic, environmental, and identity issues young Native Americans face today. In scouring through independent films for my first selection since becoming the Z-Arts Film Co-Chair, my past studies and current love for the American Southwest quickly steered me towards Up Heartbreak Hill, an engaging documentary directed by Erica Scharf. Set in Navajo, New Mexico, Up Heartbreak Hill chronicles the lives of three Navajo teenagers – Thomas, an elite runner; Tamara, an academic star; and Gabby, an aspiring photographer – on the brink of high school graduation. On the reservation, where tradition and contempo- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 10AM - 5PM rary culture collide, these three youths must make the decision to stay SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH 10AM - 5PM at home or leave in pursuit of higher education and opportunities CANYON COMMUNITY CENTER beyond what Navajo can currently offer them. 126 LION BOULEVARD • SPRINGDALE In a town of 2,000 people, with a per capita income of $6,100, the outlook is bleak. A mere 30% of Navajo’s residents hold a high school Stop by the fair with your friends and family to experience all the degree. Only one out of 10 students will complete college. And many pleasures of the season. who leave will come back to the reservation after only a short time Local artists and craftspeople have been busy painting and cre- away. The challenges are steep, but the potential reward great. ating to bring you the perfect gift for someone special. You will find Through the eyes of these three teenagers, the film addresses your favorites--vendors who have never missed a fair and newer ven- many of the issues people in traditionally rooted lands and rural areas dors whom we have already come to love! face today in regard to poverty, addiction, access to education, and Everything at the fair is handcrafted, whether it is a necklace of maintaining family/cultural tradition. On the Navajo Reservation, tribal fossil and bone or semi-precious stones; pendants of glass that look elders are upset that the heritage of their ancestors are not being like small universes, painted gourds, flutes, crocheted hats & scarves, passed on to the younger generation, but the youth, in return, are dis- hand-dyed silk, photographs, paintings, postcards, jams and all-natu- appointed in the lack of resources to elevate their livelihood. ral essential oil soaps & lotions or the delicious food offerings of arti- It’s a fine balance, but one these three teenagers seem poised to san cheeses, chocolates, pastries, and other heartier fare. face. In moving beyond the reservation for outside opportunities, You will not find a greater variety of quality items in such a love- Thomas, Tamara, and Gabby have the chance to gain experiences that ly setting! will allow them to break through negative stereotypes, defy the odds, If you’d like to volunteer for a few hours at the Z-Arts booth, and become the change their community needs. please contact Sara Bateman, volunteer coordinator, at sarambate- No matter where we come from, the communities we are born into [email protected]. and the cultural identities we grow up with influence and shape our If you are an artisan, we are still accepting applications. Visit lives. In that sense, Up Heartbreak Hill is a poignant coming-of-age doc- the Z-Arts web site at www.zarts.org and click on “Annual Arts & umentary that we all can find a piece of ourselves in. Crafts Fair” for an application.

13 all is quickly approaching and all of the efforts made by Z- Arts program chairs and co-chairs to present a season of Fentertainment and enlightenment are very exciting. Most of LETTER the offerings by the Zion Arts and Humanities Council are presented during the late fall and winter seasons, enabling our local citizens the opportunity to attend events as the busy tourist sea- FROM son winds down. Concert pianists, bands, theatre, lectures, film, gallery shows THE and authors are on the schedule to expand our collective experience as a community of learners. Our calendar contained within this newsletter, as well as our website, provide the details on PRESIDENT how you can participate in enhancing your artistic experience. Please let your friends and family know all that is offered. The grant efforts made by staff, program chairs and committee members were submitted and approved by funding organiza- tions. The feedback from funding resources always include com- ments about how impressed they are by Zion Arts and Humanities Council programming and community outre a c h . Funding continues to be more competitive and challenging as resources are facing budget cuts. We continue to rely on our community within the Zion corridor as well as outlying areas to support our budget goals through membership renewal, new members, program and event sponsorship and donors. We recently sent a letter of appeal asking for your continued support. It is never too late to respond and we welcome all contributors large and small. Thank you to those of you who have responded to the letter of appeal; your donations are greatly appreciated. The latest addition of the PayPal link on our website offers a new and convenient way for supporters to contribute to our growing organization. There are other ways for you to contribute other than a mon- etary contribution. If you have an area of expertise in one of our five disciplines offered and want to share your talents, you would be most welcomed. Also, if you have an interest in volunteering for a Z-Arts event in any capacity we would gladly accept your offer. All of our board meetings are posted on our website and are open to the general public. I strongly encourage you to witness the talented group of individuals who share in a common goal of bringing the arts and humanities to Zion Canyon Corridor for all to enjoy. Cheers, Joe Pitti President Z-ARTS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Zion Canyon Arts & Humanities Council (Z-Arts) is to encourage the availability of the arts and humanities, and cultivate a climate of creativity and learning for the Zion Canyon community.

14 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Z-ARTS very fall/winter season we can look forward to celebrat- ing our familiar family traditions that may include a visit ANNUAL Eto the craft fair, an evening with friends at the gala or counting down to the tree lighting. This year, we offer what may become a new tradition: the Greek Theater in October. GALA I’m excited about this because it appeals to students of liter- ature, history and drama and I am looking forward to seeing DECEMBER 7 the faces of high school students in our audience! 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. In anticipation of all the performances--these expres- AT THE SWITCHBACK sions, interpretations and praise...of what it is to be human GRILLE in this world of so much beauty and terror and strife and mys- FEATURING THE tery--I would like to share with you something I heard someone say. SOUTHERN UTAH A little background first: after reading “In the Shadow of STRING QUARTET Wounded Knee” in the August 2012 issue of National Geographic, I wanted to learn more about the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the journalist, Aaron Huey, who took the photos that accompanied the story. That search yielded a video and in that video (Honor The Treaties/The Film at his much anticipated annual gathering is our largest vimeo.com/47043218) the prolific street artist, Shepard attended event of the season. It is a time for our com- Fairey, said: “The amazing thing about art is that it can hit Tmunity to come together and show their support for people in the gut and affect them emotionally and remind the arts and humanities in Zion Canyon while visiting with them that they need to be intellectually vigorous about the friends, old and new. things that make them feel. We’re so numb to so many Most importantly, it is a fundraiser for our organization; things because there’s so much white noise, but art can our greatest number of memberships are renewed during remind people that they need to care.” this time. The Gala event features a dinner, music and an My challenge to myself, and to you: when we look at art opportunity drawing. It also serves as a way for our organi- or listen to a lecture, etc., and if any of our senses are awak- zation to thank all of the people who served in committee ened to bring us to some emotion, may we learn to think positions and to introduce members to the new people tran- “vigorously” about that. Why does it move us? Is there sitioning in to new positions. As part of our succession plan, some call to action that must be taken? As Aaron Huey it is also a time for us to thank our current president as they learned during his photo/story assignment on the reservation, transition in to the past-president position, while welcoming we can no longer be observers. We can take a side and give the person who will fulfill that position of president (presi- a voice to that which needs to be heard. dent-elect) for the upcoming year. Let’s do more than just appreciate and attend--let’s be We responded to your feedback from past Gala events intellectually vigorous! and have made adjustments to this year’s event. The main difference will be in the selection of music. The featured musicians this year will be more subdued, allowing for peo- Lucia Brantley ple to converse and socialize with each other while dining. This year, we have invited the Southern Utah String Quartet. Formed in 1984, they have provided music for concerts, recitals, receptions, dinners and other community events. The group has performed for numerous schools over the years as a service to promote music education. All of the musicians perform and are featured on the fall recital series with the Orchestra of Southern Utah and teach private music lessons and they all assist with the annual Southern Utah String Festival as judges. In 2011, they received a grant from the Cedar City Arts Council to help with new music purchases in recognition of their service to area music.

15 BOARD MEMBERS DONATIONS Joe Pitti President Ben Everitt Chip Chapman President-Elect Dean Cook Lucia Brantley Treasurer Vivian & Richard Cropper Mark Chambers Past President Louise Excell Janet Hollis Jean Krause Humanities Chair CREATE Chip & Susan Chapman Therese Feinauer Literary Chair Marcel & Nina Rodriguez SOMETHING Deborah Durban Visual Arts Chair Wilma Angius AMAZING! Lisa Zumpft Performing Arts Chair Robert A. Laganza Rob Snyder Film Chair Vicki & Terry Bell 126 Lion Boulevard Sara Bateman Film Co-Chair Joy Baker P0 Box 115 COORDINATORS BUSINESS SPONSORS Springdale, UT 84767 Vicki Bell Staff Bit and Spur Restaurant Blue Gate Studios www.zarts.org Sara Bateman Volunteer Coordinator Canyon Offerings Lucia Brantley Newsletter Editor [email protected] David J. West Photography Scott Perry Newsletter Design 435-772-3434 x313 David Pettit Photography Jim Harlan Official Photographer DeZion Gallery Office Hours M-W-F- 9 am - Noon Niles Ritter Web Design Ferber Resorts Kayla Zoeber, CFP Oscar’s Cafe MEMBERSHIP Red Rock Jewelry We truly appreciate those of you who are already members of Z-Arts. We hope that those who have not yet Royden Card Fine Art joined will consider doing so for your own personal enjoyment as well as supporting the arts in our commu- Scott Perry Graphic Design nity. Contact Vicki Bell at 435-772-3434 x 313 or email: [email protected]. All membership fees Sol Foods Market include the Z-Arts Newsletter as well as discounts to events and activities which have door fees. To become Spotted Dog Cafe a member, send your mailing address, email address and selected membership fee to: Z-Arts, P O Box 115, Thai Sapa Tribal Arts LLC Springdale, UT 84767. Under the Eaves Inn Wildcat Willie’s Restaurant MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR ONE YEAR: Worthington Gallery Student $10 Quarterly e-newsletter Zion Adventure Company Supporting (Single) $20 Quarterly e-newsletter Zion Canyon Native Flute School Supporting (Family) $40 Quarterly e-newsletter Zion Outdoors Zion Pizza and Noodle Company Enthusiast $60 Quarterly e-newsletter, Z-Arts T-Shirts (2)

Patron $80 Quarterly e-newsletter, Z-Arts T-Shirts (2), Z-Arts Mugs (2) BENEFACTORS Business Sponsor $100–499/yr Quarterly e-newsletter, Z-Arts Web Page Listing & Link and Best Western Zion Park Inn Newsletter Listing Stempel Form PC Architects Benefactor $500-999/yr Gala Tickets (2), Z-Arts Web Page Listing & Link and Switchback Grille and Jack’s Sports Grill Newsletter Listing Town of Springdale Lifetime Benefactor $1,000+/yr Gala Tickets (2), Z-Arts Web Page Listing & Link, LIFETIME BENEFACTORS Z-Arts Newsletter Listing and 2 Event Tickets Greg & Valerie Istock Lisa Zumpft & Tim Killen WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Margo Hendrickson & Katherine Matheson Cornelia Kallerud - Patron Z-Arts BOARD OPENINGS Niles Ritter & Jean Krause Z-Arts is searching for a Visual Arts Co-Chair, Jeff Sky Performing Arts Co-Chair, Humanities Co-Chair and Steven & Ruth Parker Secretary to join the rest of this talented group in OPEN MEETINGS 7:00 PM @ CCC providing arts for our community. Simply attend a Please join us if you are interested in one of Board Meeting or call Vicki Bell at 435-772-3434 x the open Board positions, providing feedback, 313 for more information. volunteering or curious about who we are and what we do. Confirm meeting dates, time and location with Vicki Bell at 435-772-3434 x 313. October 8 • November 12 • January 14