Come On Out to the Spring 2011 Groovefest Rummage Sale!!

MUSIC & ART (and other interesting stuff)

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF April 25, 2011

From the desk of Tim Groove, daily Groovacious updates on Facebook

GROOVACIOUS/GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

173 N. 100 W. CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 435-867-9800 www.GroovefestUtah.com

We’re in the homestretch of raising funds for this year’s Groovefest American Music Festival!!

Hopefully you’re planning on coming out to support the spring version of the GROOVEFEST RUMMAGE SALE this Saturday from 9:00AM until noon at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. All of the proceeds go toward the costs of operating this year’s Groovefest. If you have items to donate, you can bring them to Braun Books or Groovacious until Friday afternoon. See you there!

The Groovacious Dozen: Best Sellers: Best Sellers: April 18-23, 2011

1- Head & the Heart “The Head and the Heart”

2- Alison Krauss “Paper Airplane”

3- Winds of Plague “Against the World”

4- Five Finger Death Punch “War is the Answer”

5- Maggie Bjorklund “Coming Home”

6- Steve Miller “Let Your Hair Down”

7- Pink “Greatest Hits… So Farr!!!”

8- Avenged Sevenfold “Nightmare”

9- Gorillaz “The Fall”

10- Foo Fighters “Wasting Light”

11- Asking Alexandria “Reckless & Relentless”

12- Los Lonely Boys “Rockpango”

Ongoing happenings in Cedar City ----------

AT Mike’s Tavern; Tuesday - OPEN MIKE’S NIGHT (except this week), Wednesday & Saturday - KARAOKE, Thursday - Dance night, Friday - LADIES NIGHT, 1^ST Saturday of the month - Live Band Night. Mike’s Tavern is at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City, 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com

AT TOADZ BAR; Monday  - OPen MIC, TUESDAY – KARAOKE, Wednesday - Ladies Night, Thursday - Country Night, Friday - Live Band Night, Saturday - DJ among many other activities  - check ‘em all out here: Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Here’s what we found happening for this week ---------------------------------

Monday, April 25, 8:30PM: Open Mic at Toadz with Mason Cottam. All types of performers welcome. Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Tuesday, April 26, all day: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS!

Here are this week’s new releases. AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, AUGUSTANA, THE BAND OF WELSH GUARDS, TAB BENOIT, BOWLING FOR SOUP, BOOTSY COLLINS, BT, DIRTY VEGAS, DOWNTOWN FICTION, STEVE EARLE, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, BILL FRISELL, EMMYLOU HARRIS, ROBERT JOHNSON, KMFDM, OF MONTREAL, OTEP, BOBBY RUSH, SILVERSTEIN, SWINGIN' UTTERS, TEXAS IN JULY.A number of these will also be on vinyl!! Groovacious is at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-9800 www.groovacious.com

Tuesday, April 26: Cedar City Arts Council Spring Social at Braun Books at 27. N. Main in Cedar City. Free and open to the public featuring the Southern Utah Watercolor Society, light refreshments and entertainment by the Dolce String Quartet. Contact Raymond Inkel at 865-8264.

www.cedarcityartscouncil.org

Tuesday, April 26: New adult art classes begin at Artisans at 94 W. Center St. in Cedar City. Call 435-586-4850 for information.  www.cedarcityartisans.com

Wednesday, April 27, 7:00PM: Cedar Square Dancing Classes in the Senior Center at 489 E. 200 S. in Cedar City.  The first class is free, cost after that is $7.00 per couple or $3.50 per individual. For more information call Pat or Hazel Matthews at 435-867-9210 or 435-531-6811.

Thursday, April 28, 7:00PM: Open Mic at Gotham at 1065 S. Main in Cedar City. 435-592-9339 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136473273089825&notif_t=event_invite#!/pages/Gotham/146108025447359?sk=wall

Thursday, April 28, 7:00PM: Art Insight in the Centrum Arena, Section K on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. This week  features painter Christopher T. Terry, who explores light as the force that animates and fills his work. Christopher will talk about his art and share his experiences. Admission is free, and the general public is invited to attend. For information call 435-865-8800 or visit www.suu.edu/arts.

Thursday, April 28, 7:30PM: SUU Student Guitar Ensemble performing rock classics in the Thorley Recital Hall in the SUU Music Building at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is FREE and open to the general public.

Thursday, April 28, 7:00PM: Groovefest committee meeting at Groovacious, 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 435-867-9800.

Friday, April 29, 10:00PM: OFF THE CUFF Improv Comedy Show at Fun Time Inflatables at 1450 W. Industrial Rd. in Cedar City. Admission is $7.00 or $5.00 with student I.D. Live improv comedy with a “G” rating, fun for the whole family. For more information call 435-261-4216. www.otccomedy.com.

Friday, April 29, 9:00PM: X’s For Eyes at Toadz Bar at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Friday, April 29, 8:00PM: Black Light Dance – for 18 and under, at Gotham at 1065 S. Main in Cedar City. 435-592-9339.

Saturday, April 30, 9:00AM-Noon: Groovefest Spring Rummage Sale at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church at 70 N. 200 W. in Cedar City. See above for info. Call 435-867-9800 or 435-586-8303 for more information. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156583401070362

Saturday, April 30, 10:00AM – 2:00PM: Lions Club Flight for Life Kite Flying Event on the Park Discovery lawn at 2077 W Royal Hunte Dr. in Cedar City. Competition begins at 1:00 & judging is at 1:00. For more information call 435-586-5500 or 435-463-5501.

Saturday, April 30, 9:00PM: Aura Surreal w/ Martyred Outlaw & Indefinite Disorder at Gotham at 1065 S. Main in Cedar City. This is an all ages event; a show is to raise money for Aura Surreal to go on tour in late May. 435-592-9339.

And coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------

Wednesday, May 4, 7:00PM: SUZUKI STRINGS presents their 28^th annual Spring Concert at the Heritage Center

Saturday, May 7, 9:00PM: SONS OF MOTHERS at Mike’s Tavern.

Friday, May 13, 9:00PM: Salute the Troops benefit at Toadz featuring Aura Surreal, Son's of Mother's, The Western Bonecleavers, Bottled Monkey and Juniper City. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146059422120174

Friday, May 20, 9:00PM: ERIK THE RED at Mike’s Tavern.

Saturday, May 21, 8:00PM: NIKKI FOROVA at Groovacious. www.nikkiforova.com

There are many ways you can be a part of the 2011 GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL!

·         Donate items and/or purchase items at the annual Groovefest rummage sale coming up on April 30! http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/51382071-53/groovefest-festival-sale-cedar.html.csp

·         Donate just $5.00 to one of the ongoing Groovefest drawings: the Dean Resonator Guitar and/or the Whittlestick’s custom handmade ukulele!

·         You or your business can be a Groovefest financial supporter. The deadline for advertising with Groovefest is quickly approaching!! We have set April 15 for the deadline to get on the posters and other printed material. For as little as $100.00, you can be an official Groovefest supporter! Here are the basic levels of advertising; the details for each are described on the Groovefest website at www.groovefestutah.com:

“Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100.00 +

“Bronze Banjo” Sponsors $200.00 +

“Silver Saxophone” Underwriters $400.00 +

“Gold Guitar” Presenters $800.00 +

·         Spread the word! Tell all your friends – everyone you meet about the festival, go to the Groovefest American Music Festival Facebook group and invite all your Facebook friends.

·         Come to the Groovefest meetings and give your time as a Groovefest volunteer. Find out how by giving us a call at 435-867-9800.

Daily updates at the Groovefest website or Groovefest group page on facebook.

Take a look at who will be performing at Groovefest. All of these acts are professional touring musicians and have web sites and facebook pages for you to visit and learn more about them.

Friday, June 24:

Danielle Ate the Sandwich (Loveland, CO)

Janet Robin (Los Angeles, CA)

Shotgun Party (Austin, TX)

Hymn For Her (1961 Bambi Airstream)

Girls Guns & Glory (Boston, MA)

Marinade (Salt Lake City, UT)

Avey Brothers (Quad Cities, IA)

The Congress (Denver, CO)

Saturday, June 25:

Honey Don’t (Paonia, CO)

Sarah Sample (Seattle, WA)

Wendy Colonna (Austin, TX)

Johnson Family Band (Fargo, ND)

Old Californio (Pasadena, CA)

The Brothers Comatose (San Francisco, CA)

Antioquia (San Francisco, CA)

The Scott Holt Band (Columbia, TN)

Richmond Fontaine (Portland, OR)

Additional performers confirmed: Ash Creek, Melody with Tyler Forsberg, Rob Drabkin, Jules Morrow, Kristina Wood, Kaitlin Sevy, Chas Hollingshead, Stillhouse Road, Mark Brut, Peter Street Fiddle Band, Sala Tumanuvao

The advertising supporters for the 2011 Groovefest are listed here. If you’d like to jump on board and be a financial supporter, get in touch with us today! We can’t do it without you! You can view the support levels at www.groovefestutah.com.

2011 GROOVEFEST SUPPORTERS SO FAR:  "Gold Guitar" Presenters $800+: Camp Creek Trees, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau, SAMCO Building, Braun Books, The Grind Coffeehouse, Cherry Creek Radio, Cedar City Daily News, Dailey Builders, Hughes & Associates, Southern Utah University, Independent Publishing Company, Inc., Center for Media Innovation, Sonny Boy’s Barbecue, Best Western Town & Country Inn, Stratford Court, Iron County Today, Funder Welding  "Silver Saxophone" Underwriters $400+: Frontier Homestead State Park, KSUU Power 91, True Colors Screen Printing, Bradshaw Chevrolet Buick, Pura Vida College of Massage Therapy, JB Framing, Blue Sky Services, Mike's Tavern, Toadz, Twitchell Studios, Southwest Applied Technology College, Whittlesticks, Inc. "Bronze Banjo" Sponsors $200+: Video Outlet, Smith’s Food & Drug, Sunshine Nutrition, Smead Manufacturing Co., R. Scott Phillips, Studio West Photography, The Tire Company, Hunter-Cowan, Robison Rentals, Janet Naisbitt-Bagley – ERA Realty, Mosdell Sanitation, Hunter’s Portable Toilets, StGeorgeNightOut.com, ADR Pro Prep LLC, Vickie Sorensen Nature Works, Lin's Marketplace, The Grand Lodge at Brian Head, Bill Byrnes, Southern Skies Aviation, CL Pro Events, Super 8 Hotel, Quality Inn  

 “Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100+: The Wizz,  The Paw Spa, Pizano’s Pizza, Cedar Music Store & Studio, High Desert Pawn, Rolling Rubber, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Bulloch Drug, M&D Foodtown, North Fork Drywall, Barber J’s, Gym On Main - Parowan, Cedar Post Pawn, State Bank of Southern Utah, Bristlecone Building Co., Jim & Jeanine Howells, Market Grill, Rambouillet/Music Barn/Hamburger Patty's, Buster and Bob Giles, Ogden's Flooring & Design, Parowan Dental, Cedar City Handyman, Inc., Lost Trail Minerals, Georg's Ski Shop, Will Schryver, Artisans, Days Inn – Cedar City, Amid Summer’s Inn, The Anniversary House

Please support these businesses!

Groovefest American Music Festival to hold second fundraising Rummage Sale

Feb. 27, 2011

Contact: Tim Cretsinger, 435-867-9800

Press release: Groovefest American Music Festival to hold second fundraising Rummage Sale

When: Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West, Cedar City , Utah

CEDAR CITY – The 2011 Rummage Sale to raise money for the ninth Groovefest American Music Festival has been scheduled for April 30, as festival planners start the homestretch to collect funding for the free event.

The Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West in Cedar City , with all the proceeds used for bringing in national musical acts at this year’s Groovefest, scheduled for June 22 to 26.

The sale has proven to be a successful way for the general public to be a part and be proud of Cedar City ’s music festival, raking in $750 in its first round in November through purchase of items at the sale and donations of goods and money.

Since its inception, Groovefest has gained national attention as one of the only festivals of its kind to be organized by a community, be free to the public and feature folk and bluegrass, country, roots-rock, jazz and afro-beat at one location.

As one of Cedar City ’s most colorful and ambitious festivals, Groovefest has also been a viable revenue builder for the city since it started in 2002 as a mere few-hour event with a couple hundred attendees, bringing in $1 million for a huge economic impact in Southern Utah in recent years.

Cedar City witnessed the largest Groovefest crowds at its eighth run in 2010, with almost 50,000 estimated attendants across five days of festivities.

This year’s lineup includes 17 national touring acts scheduled for the main stage at Main Street Park , 200 N. Main St. , as well as local and Utah acts for daily sets and activities.

Like last year, Groovefest will also be joined by the Cedar City Arts Festival on June 24 and 25. This two-day segment of the five-day music festival will provide great music, food, crafts and visual arts in a scenic park setting.

Every year, the Groovefest committee also adds something new to the festivities, and 2011 is no exception. Groovefest Run For the Music – The Quarter Marathon, has been added to the Saturday, June 25 portion of this year’s fest.

The only way that these festivities can take place, however, is through fundraising in the community and advertising from sponsors that have helped make Cedar City ’s largest music festival what it is today.

Proceeds from the Rummage Sale, in addition to the many past and retained financial supporters of Groovefest, will not only supplement the many costs that are required to put on a festival of such caliber, but will create awareness for the event nationwide.

Donations are needed for the sale and can be dropped off at Groovacious, 173 N. 100 West, or Braun Books, 25 N. Main St .

Groovefest is also a great way to advertise a business, through sponsorship with a business name that will be seen by thousands of festival goers.

There are many ways to get your name or business attached to Groovefest. The four basic levels of support are the Magnesium Mandolin Contributors with a donation of $100 or more, Bronze Banjo Sponsors with $200 or more, Silver Saxophone Underwriters with $400 or more and the Gold Guitar Presenters with $800 or more.

A list of this year’s supporters thus far can be found at groovefestutah.com

The Groovefest committee has found other creative ways for the general public to help raise money for the festival, including a drawing for a Dean Heritage resonator copper guitar (dobro) and the sale of a leather handmade guitar hat, made especially for Groovefest.

Both can be viewed at Groovacious. If you have any other ideas, the committee is open to any suggestions.

For more information about the Groovefest Rummage Sale, call Tyler Braun at 435-586-8303 or Tim Cretsinger at 435-867-9800. For more info on the festival, visit the Groovefest website at www.groovefestutah.com, or email groovefest@groovacious.com.

 

Old Californio play Groovacious on Thursday + more...

MUSIC & ART (and other interesting stuff)

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF April 18, 2011

From the desk of Tim Groove, daily Groovacious updates on Facebook

GROOVACIOUS/GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

173 N. 100 W. CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 435-867-9800 www.GroovefestUtah.com

Thanks to all who came Saturday, for Record Store Day. We offered deep discounts to everyone who bought music! Although we didn’t get all the cool releases available, we did get lots of beautiful vinyl re-issues and specialty items for those who took advantage, there are still some left, though the discount no longer applies.

Check out this great video piece put together by Matt Montgomery: http://vimeo.com/22529250

Thanks again for a great Record Store Day on Saturday!! www.recordstoreday.com

** Big show!! OLD CALIFORNIO!! Thursday, April 21, 8:00PM at Groovacious. $5.00 at the door.  These guys will be playing at Groovefest this year – this will be a great opportunity to see them before the festival!

Here are a couple of great quotes and descriptions:
"These guys are hillbillies alright but they're Muswell Hillbillies and those crazy complex melodies are pointing forward, away from the ghost of Gram Parsons, and towards a brave new world of their own making."
-Mark Huddle, Trotsky's Cranium / Verbicide

"Old Californio lean as much on the rough, raw, homespun sound of Neil Young & Crazy Horse and the R&B-influenced, but pop-wise British Invasion stalwarts The Who and Faces as on folk and country elements. On stage, the quintet's positivity - so evident in their rambling “Mother Road,” as well as the more down-home “Just Like Joseph Campbell” - was infectious. There were hints of Grateful Dead-style filigree that flashed in the guitar work of Dembowski and Woody Aplanalp and the roiling sound of keyboardist Levi Nuñez. And the dynamic instrumental interplay between bassist Jason Chesney and drummer Justin Smith on the rumbling “Harmony” inspired memories of The Who's rhythm section John Entwistle and Keith Moon at full throttle." - Mike The Knife, MOG, live review
“Wearing the rootsy, organic heart of California on their sleeves, from bucolic harmonies to the traditional country song lines as aired on album opener “Mother Road”, a sense of freedom, one quite possibly inborn in bands of this geographical ilk, has allowed them to faithfully blend a definite sense of time and place (circa ’71 should do it) with a unique approach to what the music of that era means to them personally.”
– Richard S. Jones, Shindig!
"It’s too bad the magazine No Depression is no more, as Old Californio would surely be one of its cover stars. Led by songwriter Rich Dembowski, the Pasadena band masterfully blends folk, country and pop into a rich, satisfying brew. “
–Michael Toland, The Big Takeover

Old Californio are:
Rich Dembowski - Vocals & Guitar
Woody Aplanalp - Guitar & Vocals
Jason Chesney - Bass & Vocals
Justin Smith - Drums & Vocals
Levi Nunez - Wurlitzer & Organ

The Groovacious Dozen: Best Sellers: April 11-16, 2011

1- Foo Fighters “Wasting Light”

2- Paul Simon “So Beautiful or So What”

3- William & Wynton “Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles”

4- Maggie Bjorklund “Coming Home”

5- Hollywood Undead  “American Tragedy”

6- Sucker Punch soundtrack

7- Adele “21”

8- Panda Bear “Tomboy”

9- Radiohead “The King of Limbs”

10- Pink “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!”

11- Brotha Lynch Hung “Coathanga Strangla”

12- Asking Alexandria “Reckless & Relentless”

Ongoing happenings in Cedar City ----------

AT Mike’s Tavern; Tuesday - OPEN MIKE’S NIGHT (except this week), Wednesday & Saturday - KARAOKE, Thursday - Dance night, Friday - LADIES NIGHT, 1^ST Saturday of the month - Live Band Night. Mike’s Tavern is at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City, 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com

AT TOADZ BAR; Monday  - OPen MIC, TUESDAY – KARAOKE, Wednesday - Ladies Night, Thursday - Country Night, Friday - Live Band Night, Saturday - DJ among many other activities  - check ‘em all out here: Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Here’s what we found happening for this week ---------------------------------

Monday, April 18 – April 24: National Park Week (Fee FREE) Enjoy the beauty of our National Parks for FREE. Entrance fees will be waived for Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park and Kolob Canyons. For a full list of fee FREE dates and all participating Parks visit: http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm.
*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Monday, April 18, continuing this week, 7:30PM: SUU Theatre Arts & Dance: “Godspell, a modern musical telling of the parables and Christ's story found in the Gospel of St. Matthew, featuring songs Day by Day and Bless the Lord, in the Auditorium Theatre on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. General admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth and FREE for SUU students with a valid ID. Runs through Saturday. For information call Jacque Marchant at 435-586-7700.

Monday, April 18, 8:30PM: Open Mic at Toadz with Mason Cottam. All types of performers welcome. Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Tuesday, April 19, all day: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS!

Here are this week’s new releases. BELLE BRIGADE, BLACKFIELD, CAM'RON, CHEVELLE, ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS, DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN, DJ QUIK, ELIZA DOOLITTLE, GORILLAZ, GRAVEYARD, WOODY GUTHRIE, THE HEAD & THE HEART, I'M FROM BARCELONA, LENKA, DUFF MCKAGAN, STEVE MILLER BAND, TRACY NELSON, BOB SCHNEIDER, BRIAN SETZER, TOO SLIM & THE TAILDRAGGERS, TWISTA, BEN WATERS, DAPHNE WILLIS, WINDS OF PLAGUE. A number of these will also be on vinyl!! Groovacious is at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-9800 www.groovacious.com

Tuesday, April 19, 7:00PM: The third annual Kolob Canyon Review Reading at Braun Books at 25 N. Main in Cedar City. Selected literature and art will be shared from the 2010-2011 issue of the Kolob Canyon Review. Come meet the advisors, staff, and contributors that made the publication. Light refreshments will be served. For information contact Christina Longhurst at http://www.suu.edu/calendars/details.aspx?evnt=28856.

Wednesday, April 20, 7:30PM: Music Masterworks Series: Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band in the Heritage Center Theater at 105 N. 100 E. in Cedar City. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for youth. For information call 435-586-7890.

Wednesday, April 20, 7:00PM: Cedar Square Dancing Classes in the Senior Center at 489 E. 200 S. in Cedar City.  The first class is free, cost after that is $7.00 per couple or $3.50 per individual. For more information call Pat or Hazel Matthews at 435-867-9210 or 435-531-6811.

Thursday, April 21, 11:30AM: Outdoor Education Series Presentation: Nature's Dance: Poetry in Motion, presented by Paul C Ocampo, SUU Asst. Professor of Dance and Danielle Dubrasky, SUU Assoc. Professor of Creative Writing in the SUU Outdoor Center. Admission is FREE. A joint Dance Concert presented by SUU Dance and English Department. For information call Anne Smith 435-586-5020 or Joan Anderson 435-586-7816.

Thursday, April 21, 7:00PM: Art Insight on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Features presentations and discussions by visiting artists and art educators from around the nation who share their work and insights and attend gallery openings. Admission is free, and the general public is invited to attend. For more information call 435-865-8800 or visit www.suu.edu/arts. 

Thursday, April 21, 8:00PM: OLD CALIFORNIO at Groovacious, 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Just $5.00 at the door. See above for description. www.oldcalifornio.com.

Thursday, April 21, 7:00PM: Open Mic at Gotham at 1065 S. Main in Cedar City. 435-592-9339 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136473273089825&notif_t=event_invite#!/pages/Gotham/146108025447359?sk=wall

Friday, April 22, 9:00PM: SPILBEEDOG at Toadz Bar at Toadz at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Friday, April 22, 10:00PM: OFF THE CUFF Improv Comedy Show at Fun Time Inflatables at 1450 W. Industrial Rd. in Cedar City. Admission is $7.00 or $5.00 with student I.D. Live improv comedy with a “G” rating, fun for the whole family. For more information call 435-261-4216. www.otccomedy.com.

Saturday, April 23, 9:30AM: Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins at 9:30am in Cedar City so arrive early. Meet the Easter Bunny and take part in the Easter Egg Hunt with over 15,000 eggs to be found. Held in the Cedar City Main Street Park at 200 N. Main St. Info: 435-862-9190. Also join Enoch at their City Office for their hunt 435-586-1119 and Paragonah 435-477-8197 for a great Easter Egg Hunt.

Saturday, April 23, 7:30PM: The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus in the Heritage Theater at 105 N.  100 E. in Cedar City. FREE - limit 4 tickets per person. For information and tickets call 435-865-2882. *Please no children under the age of 6yrs*

And coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------

Tuesday, April 26: Cedar City Arts Council Spring Social at Braun Books. www.cedarcityartscouncil.org

Tuesday, April 26: Begins a series of new adult art classes at Artisans www.cedarcityartisans.com

Saturday, April 30, 9:00PM: Groovefest Spring Rummage Sale at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church

Friday, May 13, 9:00PM: Salute the Troops benefit at Toadz featuring Aura Surreal, Son's of Mother's, The Western Bonecleavers, Bottled Monkey and Juniper City. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146059422120174

Saturday, May 21, 8:00PM: NIKKI FOROVA at Groovacious. www.nikkiforova.com

There are many ways you can be a part of the 2011 GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL!

·         Donate items and/or purchase items at the annual Groovefest rummage sale coming up on April 30! http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/51382071-53/groovefest-festival-sale-cedar.html.csp

·         Donate just $5.00 to one of the ongoing Groovefest drawings: the Dean Resonator Guitar and/or the Whittlestick’s custom handmade ukulele!

·         You or your business can be a Groovefest financial supporter. The deadline for advertising with Groovefest is quickly approaching!! We have set April 15 for the deadline to get on the posters and other printed material. For as little as $100.00, you can be an official Groovefest supporter! Here are the basic levels of advertising; the details for each are described on the Groovefest website at www.groovefestutah.com:

“Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100.00 +

“Bronze Banjo” Sponsors $200.00 +

“Silver Saxophone” Underwriters $400.00 +

“Gold Guitar” Presenters $800.00 +

·         Spread the word! Tell all your friends – everyone you meet about the festival, go to the Groovefest American Music Festival Facebook group and invite all your Facebook friends.

·         Come to the Groovefest meetings and give your time as a Groovefest volunteer. Find out how by giving us a call at 435-867-9800.

Daily updates at the Groovefest website or Groovefest group page on facebook.

Take a look at who will be performing at Groovefest. All of these acts are professional touring musicians and have web sites and facebook pages for you to visit and learn more about them.

Friday, June 24:

Danielle Ate the Sandwich (Loveland, CO)

Janet Robin (Los Angeles, CA)

Shotgun Party (Austin, TX)

Hymn For Her (1961 Bambi Airstream)

Girls Guns & Glory (Boston, MA)

Marinade (Salt Lake City, UT)

Avey Brothers (Quad Cities, IA)

The Congress (Denver, CO)

Saturday, June 25:

Honey Don’t (Paonia, CO)

Sarah Sample (Seattle, WA)

Wendy Colonna (Austin, TX)

Johnson Family Band (Fargo, ND)

Old Californio (Pasadena, CA)

The Brothers Comatose (San Francisco, CA)

The Defibulators (Brooklyn, NY)

The Scott Holt Band (Columbia, TN)

Richmond Fontaine (Portland, OR)

Additional performers confirmed: Ash Creek, Melody with Tyler Forsberg, Rob Drabkin, Jules Morrow, Kristina Wood,  Kaitlin Sevy, Chas Hollingshead, Stillhouse Road, Mark Brut.

The advertising supporters for the 2011 Groovefest are listed here. If you’d like to jump on board and be a financial supporter, get in touch with us today! We can’t do it without you! You can view the support levels at www.groovefestutah.com.

2011 GROOVEFEST SUPPORTERS SO FAR:  "Gold Guitar" Presenters $800+: Camp Creek Trees, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau, SAMCO Building, Braun Books, The Grind Coffeehouse, Cherry Creek Radio, Cedar City Daily News, Dailey Builders, Hughes & Associates, Southern Utah University, Independent Publishing Company, Inc., Center for Media Innovation, Sonny Boy’s Barbecue "Silver Saxophone" Underwriters $400+: Frontier Homestead State Park, KSUU Power 91, True Colors Screen Printing, Bradshaw Chevrolet Buick, Pura Vida College of Massage Therapy, JB Framing, Blue Sky Services, Mike's Tavern, Toadz, Twitchell Studios, Southwest Applied Technology College, Whittlesticks, Inc. "Bronze Banjo" Sponsors $200+: Video Outlet, Smith’s Food & Drug, Sunshine Nutrition, Smead Manufacturing Co., R. Scott Phillips, Studio West Photography, The Tire Company, Hunter-Cowan, Robison Rentals, Janet Naisbitt-Bagley – ERA Realty, Mosdell Sanitation, Hunter’s Portable Toilets, StGeorgeNightOut.com, ADR Pro Prep LLC, Vickie Sorensen Nature Works, Lin's Marketplace, The Grand Lodge at Brian Head, Bill Byrnes, Southern Skies Aviation, CL Pro Events

 “Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100+: The Wizz,  The Paw Spa, Pizano’s Pizza, Cedar Music Store & Studio, High Desert Pawn, Rolling Rubber, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Bulloch Drug, M&D Foodtown, North Fork Drywall, Barber J’s, Gym On Main - Parowan, Cedar Post Pawn, State Bank of Southern Utah, Bristlecone Building Co., Jim & Jeanine Howells, Market Grill, Rambouillet/Music Barn/Hamburger Patty's, Buster and Bob Giles, Ogden's Flooring & Design, Parowan Dental, Cedar City Handyman, Inc., Lost Trail Minerals, Georg's Ski Shop, Will Schryver, Artisans.

Please support these businesses!

Who says there's nothing to do in Cedar City?!!

MUSIC & ART (and other interesting stuff)

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF April 11, 2011

From the desk of Tim Groove, daily Groovacious updates on Facebook

GROOVACIOUS/GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

173 N. 100 W. CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 435-867-9800 www.GroovefestUtah.com

Who says there’s nothing going on in Cedar City?!!

*This one you can’t miss!!

GABRIELLE LOUISE presents The Muse's Market,

Modern-Day Chautauqua

PERFORMING LIVE AT GROOVACIOUS - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13^TH at 7:00PM

The Muse's Market intermixes Gabrielle Louise's social commentary folk music with the poetry of Panama Soweto, the journalistic photography of Sebastião Salgado, and the fine art of Jimmy Danko and Laurie Maves.

Interspersed at key moments throughout the production, Chris Garre presents environmental philosophy and sustainability solutions ranging from alternative fuels energy to the benefits of eating local food. It's an upbeat, varied show with a strong sustainability theme.

The Muse's Market is making its stop in Cedar City amidst a 5-week West coast tour. The troupe is transported on a tour bus fueled by waste vegetable oil, ensuring a neutral carbon footprint. A bona fide modern-day Chautauqua, Gabrielle Louise offers a production that creatively inspires, energizes, educates and, most of all, celebrates the community of citizens keeping the planet alive through art!

The art of local artist Brian Hoover will be featured, the Downtown Farmer’s Market and other surprises!

Gabrielle Louise, noted for her poignant lyrics and commitment to environmentalism, headlines the show with her folk/American trio. With five albums and three years of national touring behind her, Gabrielle Louise never disappoints.

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10, and can be purchased at the door, or in advance through the Muse's Market website.

Gabrielle will be on KSUU Power 91 at 1:00, Wednesday afternoon.

Groovacious is located at 173 North 100 West in Cedar City, UT. The show will begin at 7:00pm. 

Come to be creatively inspired, energized, educated and, most of all, to join the community of citizens keeping the planet alive through art!

Go to www.musesmarket.com/cedar-city.html or call 435-867-9800 for more information

*We’re giving away Maggie Bjorklund!! Actually, we’re giving away an autographed poster and a vinyl test pressing of her album “Coming Home”! This week, this album was our #3 Best Seller and if you come in and enter this exclusive-to-Groovacious drawing, you have a chance to win the prize!! We will pick the winner on Saturday, April 16 – Record Store Day!! One entry only please.

The Groovacious Dozen: Best Sellers: Best Sellers: April 4 - 9, 2011

1- Hollywood Undead “American Tragedy”

2- Asking Alexandria “Reckless & Relentless”

3- Maggie Bjorklund “Coming Home”

4- Robbie Robertson “How to Become Clairvoyant”

5- Amon Amarth “Surtur Rising”

6- Adele “21”

7- Bright Eyes “The People’s Key”

8- Sum 41 “Screaming Bloody Murder”

9- Dropkick Murphys “Going Out In Style”

10- Florence and the Machine “Lungs”

11- Mountain Goats “All Eternals Deck”

12- Wiz Khalifa “Rolling Papers”

Ongoing happenings in Cedar  City ----------

AT Mike’s Tavern; Tuesday - OPEN MIKE’S NIGHT (except this week), Wednesday & Saturday - KARAOKE, Thursday - Dance night, Friday - LADIES NIGHT, 1^ST Saturday of the month - Live Band Night. Mike’s Tavern is at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City, 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com

AT TOADZ BAR; Monday  - OPen MIC, TUESDAY – KARAOKE, Wednesday - Ladies Night, Thursday - Country Night, Friday - Live Band Night, Saturday - DJ among many other activities  - check ‘em all out here: Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Here’s what we found happening for this week ---------------------------------

Monday, April 11, 7:00PM: Cedar High School presents: 'Harvey' in the Cedar High School Auditorium at 703 W. 600 S. in Cedar City. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and $20.00 for families. For info, call 435-586-2820 or go to http://chs.ironk12.org/

Monday, April 4, 8:30PM: Open Mic at Toadz with Mason Cottam. All types of performers welcome. Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Monday, April 11 7, 7:00PM: Parowan Community Theater presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” in the Aladdin Theater at 37 N. Main St. in Parowan. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (Monday is Family night - one child FREE with one adult ticket). Runs through Saturday! For information and tickets call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.

Tuesday, April 11, all day: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS!

Here are this week’s new releases. I have also indicated the ones we will be getting on vinyl in addition to the CD format:  AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE, ATMOSPHERE, BELL X1, BRETT DENNAN (vinyl), BOB DYLAN (vinyl), ELBOW, THE FEELIES, FOO FIGHTERS (vinyl), RORY GALLAGHER, HOWE GELB, JESSIE J, JONNY, ALISON KRAUSS, KD LANG, LOW (vinyl), DEL MCCOURY, MEAT PUPPETS (vinyl), NEVER SHOUT NEVER, JOHN OATES, PANDA BEAR (vinyl), PRETTY RECKLESS, PAUL SIMON (vinyl), SWOLLEN MEMBERS, THURSDAY (vinyl), TOO LATE THE HERO, TV ON THE RADIO (vinyl). Groovacious is at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-9800 www.groovacious.com

Tuesday, April 12, 7:30PM: SUU Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble Concert in the Thorley Recital Hall on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for youth. For information call 435-586-7890.

Wednesday, April 13, 7:00PM: The Muse's Market with GABRIELLE LOUISE at Groovacious, 173 n. 100 w. IN Cedar City. Please see description and info above. NO OPEN MIC THIS WEEK! http://www.musesmarket.com/cedar-city.html

Wednesday, April 13, 7:00PM: Cedar Square Dancing Classes in the Senior Center at 489 E. 200 S. in Cedar City.  The first class is free, cost after that is $7.00 per couple or $3.50 per individual. For more information call Pat or Hazel Matthews at 435-867-9210 or 435-531-6811.

Wednesday, April 13, 8:00PM: Extreme Midget Wrestling at Toadz Bar at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.

Wednesday, April 13, 7:30: Charles Cuthbertson, in his first public solo reading, will offer selections from his recently published poetry at the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery on the SUU campus.

Thursday, April 14, 7:00PM: Art Insight: Graphic Design, held in the Centrum Arena, Section K on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Featuring graphic designer Ambica Prakash talking about her craft and sharing her experiences. Admission is free, and the general public is invited to attend. For more information call 435-865-8800 or visit www.suu.edu/arts.

Thursday, April 14, 7:30PM: SUU Theatre Arts & Dance: “Godspell, a modern musical telling of the parables and Christ's story found in the Gospel of St. Matthew, featuring songs Day by Day and Bless the Lord, in the Auditorium Theatre on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. General admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth and FREE for SUU students with a valid ID. For information call Jacque Marchant at 435-586-7700. Runs through Saturday!

Thursday, April 14, 7:00PM: Open Mic at Gotham at 1065 S. Main in Cedar City. 435-592-9339 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136473273089825&notif_t=event_invite#!/pages/Gotham/146108025447359?sk=wall

Thursday, April 14, 7:30PM: Orchestra of Southern Utah: Music inspired by William Shakespeare in cooperation with the Utah Shakespearean Festival celebrating their 50th season, in the Heritage Cedar Theater at 105 N. 100 E. in Cedar City. The concert features performances by guest artists Melissa Thorley-Lewis and Scott Lewis of the Utah Symphony and readings by Shakespeare by Festival actors and staff, including Festival Founder Fred Adams, Britannia Howe, David Ivers, and  Joshua Stavros. USF Executive Director Scott Phillips will introduce the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. The concert includes Overture to Midsummer Night’s Dream by Mendelssohn and Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky, performed by the Orchestra and conducted by OSU Assistant Conductor Gerald Rheault. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.oo for students and $30.00 for groups of six. For information call 435-586-2286 or visit http://www.orchestraofsouthernutah.org/newsfaqs/news-orchestra-and-festival-celebrate-shakespeare.

Friday, April 15, 5:00PM – Noon on Saturday: 27th Anniversary Relay for Life at the SUU Coliseum at 1150 W.  University Blvd. in Cedar City. Teams participate in this fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and help to remember those lost to the disease and celebrate those who have survived. Also live entertainment, food, programs, and fundraising activities. For team information call Heather 435-586-2777 or Richard Batt 435-586-6595, or www.relayforlife.org/cedarcityut

Friday, April 15, 7:30PM: SUU Ballroom Dance Company Spring Concert in the Randall L Jones Theatre at 300 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. For information call 435-586-7700. Also on Saturday!!

Friday, April 15, 7:30PM: SUU Spring Choral Concert: Sing Ye Praise in the Heritage Center Theater at 105 N. 100 E. in Cedar City. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for youth. For information call 435-586-7890.

Friday, April 15, 7:00PM: Sage Hills Retreat Center presents Dance party Weekend with live Mantra remixes by DJ SHARU.  Tonight is the Chakra Shakedown Ecstatic Dance party. $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door, advance tickets are available at Groovacious. Sage Hills is located at 6232 W. Sage Hills Dr. outside of Cedar City. For More information call 435-867-YOGA or go to www.sagehillsretreatcenter.com.

Friday, April 15, 10:00PM: OFF THE CUFF Improv Comedy Show at Fun Time Inflatables at 1450 W. Industrial Rd. in Cedar City. Admission is $7.00 or $5.00 with student I.D. Live improv comedy with a “G” rating, fun for the whole family. For more information call 435-261-4216. www.otccomedy.com.

Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11:00 – 7:00PM: National Record Store Day! Groovacious will be participating! Fun stuff and exclusive releases. See Maggie Bjorklund drawing at the beginning of this message! http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home

Saturday, April 16, 2011, 12:00 – 10:00PM: Rock & Reggae Spring Festival at the Staheli Farm at 3400 S. Washington Fields Rd. in Washington. Bands featured are EVALUTION, ZOMBIE SHAKERBOX, NATURAL ROOTS, JAKE PROBERT and many, many more. Admission is $10.00 and kids under 12 are FREE.

Saturday, April 16, 7:30PM: SUU Percussion Festival Concert in the Thorley Recital Hall on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is FREE. For information call 435-586-7890.

Saturday, April 16, 10:0AM: Sage Hills Retreat Center Dance party Weekend with DJ SHARU continues.  Today is the Joyful Energetic Kundalini Yoga portion of the weekend. $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door, advance tickets are available at Groovacious. Sage Hills is located at 6232 W. Sage Hills Dr. outside of Cedar City. For More information call 435-867-YOGA or go to www.sagehillsretreatcenter.com.

And coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------

Thursday, April 21, 8:00PM: OLD CALIFORNIO at Groovacious. www.oldcalifornio.com

Tuesday, April 26: Cedar City Arts Council Spring Social at Braun Books. www.cedarcityartscouncil.org

Tuesday, April 26: Begins a series of new adult art classes at Artisans www.cedarcityartisans.com

Saturday, April 30, 9:00PM: Groovefest Spring Rummage Sale at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church

Friday, May 13, 9:00PM: Salute the Troops with 5 bands at Toadz

Saturday, May 21, 8:00PM: NIKKI FOROVA at Groovacious. www.nikkiforova.com

There are many ways you can be a part of the 2011 GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL!

·         Donate items and/or purchase items at the annual Groovefest rummage sale coming up on April 30! http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/51382071-53/groovefest-festival-sale-cedar.html.csp

·         Donate just $5.00 to one of the ongoing Groovefest drawings: the Dean Resonator Guitar and/or the Whittlestick’s custom handmade ukulele!

·         You or your business can be a Groovefest financial supporter. The deadline for advertising with Groovefest is quickly approaching!! We have set April 15 for the deadline to get on the posters and other printed material. For as little as $100.00, you can be an official Groovefest supporter! Here are the basic levels of advertising; the details for each are described on the Groovefest website at www.groovefestutah.com:

“Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100.00 +

“Bronze Banjo” Sponsors $200.00 +

“Silver Saxophone” Underwriters $400.00 +

“Gold Guitar” Presenters $800.00 +

·         Spread the word! Tell all your friends – everyone you meet about the festival, go to the Groovefest American Music Festival Facebook group and invite all your Facebook friends.

·         Come to the Groovefest meetings and give your time as a Groovefest volunteer. Find out how by giving us a call at 435-867-9800.

Daily updates at the Groovefest website or Groovefest group page on facebook.

Take a look at who will be performing at Groovefest. All of these acts are professional touring musicians and have web sites and facebook pages for you to visit and learn more about them.

Friday, June 24:

Danielle Ate the Sandwich (Loveland, CO)

Janet Robin (Los Angeles, CA)

Shotgun Party (Austin, TX)

Hymn For Her (1961 Bambi Airstream)

Girls Guns & Glory (Boston, MA)

Marinade (Salt Lake City, UT)

Avey Brothers (Quad Cities, IA)

The Congress (Denver, CO)

Saturday, June 25:

Honey Don’t (Paonia, CO)

Sarah Sample (Seattle, WA)

Wendy Colonna (Austin, TX)

Johnson Family Band (Fargo, ND)

Old Californio (Pasadena, CA)

The Brothers Comatose (San Francisco, CA)

The Defibulators (Brooklyn, NY)

The Scott Holt Band (Columbia, TN)

Richmond Fontaine (Portland, OR)

Additional performers confirmed: Ash Creek, Melody with Tyler Forsberg, Rob Drabkin, Jules Morrow, Kristina Wood, Nikki Forova, Kaitlin Sevy, Chas Hollingshead, Stillhouse Road, Mark Brut.

The advertising supporters for the 2011 Groovefest are listed here. If you’d like to jump on board and be a financial supporter, get in touch with us today! We can’t do it without you! You can view the support levels at www.groovefestutah.com.

2011 GROOVEFEST SUPPORTERS SO FAR:  "Gold Guitar" Presenters $800+: Camp Creek Trees, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau, Braun Books, The Grind Coffeehouse, Cherry Creek Radio, Cedar City Daily News, Dailey Builders, Hughes & Associates, Southern Utah University, Independent Publishing Company, Inc.,

Center for Media Innovation, Sonny Boy’s Barbecue "Silver Saxophone" Underwriters $400+: Frontier Homestead State Park, KSUU Power 91, True Colors Screen Printing, SAMCO, Bradshaw Chevrolet Buick, Pura Vida College of Massage Therapy, JB Framing, Blue Sky Services, Mike's Tavern, Toadz, Twitchell Studios, Southwest Applied Technology College, Whittlesticks, Inc. "Bronze Banjo" Sponsors $200+: Video Outlet, Smith’s Food & Drug, Sunshine Nutrition, Smead Manufacturing Co., R. Scott Phillips, Studio West Photography, The Tire Company, Hunter-Cowan, Robison Rentals, Janet Naisbitt-Bagley – ERA Realty, Mosdell Sanitation, Hunter’s Portable Toilets, StGeorgeNightOut.com, ADR Pro Prep LLC, Vickie Sorensen Nature Works, Lin's Marketplace, The Grand Lodge at Brian Head, Bill Byrnes “Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100+: The Wizz,  The Paw Spa, Pizano’s Pizza, Cedar Music Store & Studio, High Desert Pawn, Rolling Rubber, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Bulloch Drug, M&D Foodtown, North Fork Drywall, Barber J’s, Gym On Main - Parowan, Cedar Post Pawn, State Bank of Southern Utah, Bristlecone Building Co., Jim & Jeanine Howells, Market Grill, Rambouillet/Music Barn/Hamburger Patty's, Buster and Bob Giles, Ogden's Flooring & Design, Parowan Dental, Cedar City Handyman, Inc., Lost Trail Minerals, Georg's Ski Shop, Will Schryver, Artisans.

Please support these businesses!