MUSIC, ART & HAPPENINGS around Cedar City, Utah
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF November 28, 2011
From the desk of Tim Groove with daily Groovacious updates on Facebook
GROOVACIOUS/GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
173 N. 100 W. CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 435-867-9800
I hope you all had a really great Day of Thanks! We always appreciate that extra day off, so we relaxed and did yard work. Hey, and thanks for supporting us on Record Store Day Black Friday! It was a lot of fun and we sold a lot of exclusive vinyl releases! Thanks again!!
* We have a very nice SALE going on right now through Christmas: a selection of DVD box sets were offered to us at a very good price, so we’re passing the savings on to you. They are all vintage films in nice sets and include titles such as BETTE DAVIS COLLECTION, COMPLETE JAMES DEAN COLLECTION, ERROL FLYNN WESTERNS, FRANK SINATRA GOLDEN YEARS, GARY COOPER SIGNATURE COLLECTION, JAMES STEWART SIGNATURE COLLECTION, JOHN WAYNE JOHN FORD FILM COLLECTION, MARX BROTHERS COLLECTION, NATALIE WOOD SIGNATURE COLLECTION, TRACY & HEPBURN DEFINITIVE COLLECTION, WARNER BROTHERS GANGSTER COLLECTIONS, among many others… all at the lowest prices ever!! You can get a $60.00 box set of films for just $39.99! Come and check them out – these sets make the PERFECT Christmas gifts and are limited!
* Christmas music is in at Groovacious. There are quite a few new titles this year, including our #21 best seller this week by Carole King. Others include the Michael Buble, She & Him, Scott Wieland (Stone Temple Pilots & Velvet Revolver), The Muppets, Harry Connick, Jr., Justin Bieber and “This Warm December – Brushfire Records Holiday Sampler, Vol. 2”.
The Groovacious Hot Dozen Best Sellers: November 21-26, 2011
1- Tom Waits “Bad As Me”
2- Nickelback “Here & Now”
3- Taylor Swift “Speak Now”
4- Calexico “Selections from Road Atlas: 1998-2011”
5- Five Finger Death Punch “American Capitalist”
6- Richmond Fontaine “High Country”
7- Wilco “The Whole Love”
8- Adele “21”
9- Foster the People “Torches”
10- “Breaking Dawn, Part 1” – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
11- Rihanna “Talk That Talk”
12- Kate Bush “50 Words for Snow”
Ongoing happenings in Cedar City ----------
Mike’s Tavern; Wednesday & Saturday - KARAOKE, Thursday - Dance night, Friday - LADIES NIGHT, 1ST Saturday of month - Live Band Night. Mike’s Tavern is at 90 W. Hoover, Cedar City 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com
Toadz Bar; Monday - OPEN MIC, Tuesday - KARAOKE, Wednesday - Ladies Night, Thursday - Country Night, Friday - Live Band Night, Saturday - DJ among many other activities. 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, November 21 – December 10: Toadz Toy Drive: Over 2,000 kids in the Cedar City area need your Help this Christmas! Donate your new or unused Toys at Toadz where they have a VERY LARGE TOY BOX that they need your help to fill. Get an appetizer half off or $3.00 off your cover charge with any donation. Then, on December 10th, International Strongman Ryan Malin will be at Toadz trying to Break the Car Flipping with his Bare Hands World Record! The Goal is to raise $10,000 for Toys for Tots! The Event will also feature other feats of Strength, Vendors, Toadz Food and Drink Specials, and the Muscle Nutrition Girls! This Event and the United States Marine Corps Reserve Program will donate new toys to the children of parents who cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas. Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. For more Information email Ryan Malin at ryan.malin@gmail.com or Ben Draper at Toadz 435-865-7767 toadzbar@yahoo.com
Monday, November 28: Black and White Artwork Exhibit: Flashback; An Era of Black & White in the South Hall on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. This exhibit was arranged by students of Gallery & Museum Practices Class. Admission is free and open to the public. Shows through Thursday.
Tuesday, November 29: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS! This week we have releases coming out by ADELE (Live CD/DVD), GORILLAZ (Hits), HOT CHELLE RAE, SMASHING PUMPKINS (Box set reissues with live DVDs of Gish and Siamese Dream), RICHARD THOMPSON (30th anniversary of Strict Tempo), TREY SONGZ and YES (new Live with DVD). There are also a number of soundtracks such as IN TIME, THE INBETWEENERS, MY WEEK WITH MARILYN, and SONS OF ANARCHY. A number of these titles, as usual, are available on vinyl LP! And remember… we also carry record players!! Groovacious is at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-9800 www.groovacious.com
Tuesday, November 29, 7:30PM: SUU Music Ensembles: Piano & Strings in the Thorley Recital Hall, Music Building on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is free and open to the public. For tickets and information call 435-586-7872.
Wednesday, November 30, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: SUU Ceramics Guild Holiday Sale in the Living Room of the Sharwan Smith Center on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. This Holiday Sale features a colorful variety of gift items and table ware created by Ceramics Majors. The proceeds go to support the visiting artist program in ceramics and to teach a useful form of professional activity to students. For information call 435-865-8800. The sale runs through Friday. www.suu.edu/arts
Wednesday, November 30, 7:03PM: Breaking Bounds, Student Dance Concert in the Auditorium Theatre on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $5.00 for students. For tickets call 435-586-7872. Runs through Saturday.
Wednesday, November 30, 8:00PM: Open Mic Night at Groovacious! FREE - sign-ups at 7:30; music, spoken word, comedy, dance etc. Participants are selected at random and limited to 2 songs each or about ten minutes. Groovacious is Cedar City’s only record store and one the most unique and complete in the western region and located at 173 North 100 West, Cedar City, Utah 435-867-9800. www.groovacious.com
Wednesday, November 30, 7:00PM: CHRISTINA OSBORN at Cravings at 1180 Sage Dr., Suite F. in Cedar City. Free show! Call 435-592-4869 www.cravingscustomfoods.com
Thursday, December 1, 12:00PM – 7:00PM: SUU Senior BFA Portfolio Show in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery on the SUU Campus, Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center, lower level. Admission is free and open to the public. This exhibit is the culmination of the work done by Senior Art and Design BFA candidates and features a variety of mediums from printmaking to painting to pastels to photography and graphic design. For information call 435-865-8800.
Thursday, December 1, 6:00PM: World AIDS Day prayer and candlelight vigil at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church at 70 N. 200 W. in Cedar City. Remember, ponder, reflect and pray. Call 435-586-3623 for further information, or email sssqsa@gmail.com or SHOREUT@gmail.com
Friday, December 2, 7:30PM: SIMRIT KAUR with ANTHONY MOLINA at Sage Hills Healing Center at 6232 W. Sage Hills Drive, just outside of Cedar City. Call 435-867-9642 or email Melanie at melanie@sagehillshealing.com www.sagehillshealing.com www.simritkaurmusic.com
Friday, December 2, 9:00PM: RETRO DADDY at Toadz Bar at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. These guys play aCall 435-867-8988 for more info. www.clubtoadz.com.
Friday, December 2, 10:00PM: OFF THE CUFF Improv Comedy Show at their new location at 913 South Main St. 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, December 3, 9:00AM – 12:00PM: Fall & Winter Farmers Market held indoor at 509 N. 200 W. in Cedar Cit. Fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits, Artisan cheeses, bread, jams & jellies, fresh eggs and hot food vendors. Call 435-531-6271 or 435-559-2791.
Saturday, December 3, 2:00PM: Story Book Cavalcade up Cedar City Main Street from 400 South to 200 North. Admission is free; bring chairs, blankets and bundle up to watch your favorite Disney and cartoon characters parade up Main Street! This event is for children of every age! For more information call 435-817-3674.
Saturday, December 3, 3:00PM: MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS outdoor concert & sing-along, under the direction of Dr. Doug Harris at Festival Hall Outdoor Stage (NW corner of the Heritage Theatre parking garage). The sing-along is directly after the Storybook Cavalcade Parade. Call Debbie at 435-559-9609 for more info. www.tubachristmas.com
Saturday, December 3, 6:00PM – 9:00PM: Artisans Art Gallery Holiday Art Show & Reception at Artisans Art Gallery at 94 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Don't miss this entertaining evening of great local art, good food, and mingling with artists and friends. For information call 435-586-4850. www.cedarcityartisans.com
Saturday, December 3, 9:00PM: FULL THROTTLE at Mike’s Tavern at 90 W. Hoover, Cedar City. Cover charge is $5.00 at the door. Call 435-867-5990 for further info. www.MikesTavernCC.com
And coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------
Friday, December 9, 6:30: Blues and BBQ with Electric Witness at D.U.B.S BBQ at 1812 W. Sunset Blvd. in St. George.
Saturday, December 10, 9:00AM – 3:00PM: Rummage & Bake Sale to benefit the 10th Anniversary Groovefest American Festival at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church at 70 N. 200 W. in Cedar City. Drop off donations to Groovacious at 173 N. 100 W. For more information, call 435-867-9800 or 435-586-8303. www.groovefestutah.com Following is the official press release:
PRESS RELEASE:
GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
TO HOLD FIRST RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
FOR THE 2012 SEASON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011
ST. JUDES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
9:00AM – 3:00PM
The Groovefest American Music Festival has not only become a much anticipated yearly annual event, but now so have the rummage sales connected with it.
The Groovefest Rummage Sale began in 2010 as part of the effort of raising much-needed funds that would go directly to paying the artistry who perform at the annual Cedar City event.
The rummage sales’ success has been so overwhelming that organizers decided to continue the sale as an annual event. In fact, since its inception, the rummage sales hold a second fund-raiser in spring each year. And now the addition of a baked goods sale makes it twice as fun!
Besides business and individual sponsorships, this annual event allows residents to feel like they are directly involved with the success of each and every Groovefest.
The 10th annual Groovefest will be a very special one – a “Best Of” the past ten years and will be called “The Groovefest 10th Anniversary Reunion Show” and will be held this year from June 19th through June 24th in historic downtown Cedar City, Utah. Another day had been added as the Groovefest committee is also planning to unveil some extra added fun!
In addition, the 2012 Groovefest will once again be joined by the Cedar City Arts Festival and be presented together on June 22nd and 23rd. This two-day segment of the six-day festival will provide great music and visual arts in the beautiful Cedar City Main Street Park for everyone to enjoy!
Proceeds from this and the consecutive rummage and bake sale planned for next April, will not only supplement the many costs that are required to put on a festival such as Groovefest, but it will create awareness for the annual music and art event.
This year’s 10th anniversary Groovefest American Music Festival will prove to be the best Groovefest yet with its multiple activities and those events that have made the Groovefest American Music Festival what it has already been highly acclaimed for.
The 1st Groovefest Rummage and Bake Sale will be held on December 10th at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church at 70 N. 200 W. in Cedar City, from 9:00AM until 3:00PM.
This is the perfect opportunity to check out some bargains for your Christmas shopping as well as support a great event, so anyone who would like to donate to the cause of making sure that Groovefest number ten is a success, can drop off good, sellable items to Groovacious at 173 N. 100 W. between now and when the sale takes place on Saturday, December 10th.
Go to the Groovefest website at groovefestutah.com where you’ll also be able to find out information about being an advertising sponsor as well as all pertinent information regarding next year’s festival happenings.
Updates can also be viewed on the Groovefest American Music Festival Facebook page.
Groovefest American Music Festival and the Cedar City Arts Festival are committed to present and celebrate all forms of art and artists in a beautiful and unique Cedar City setting for residents and visitors alike.
Questions about the Groovefest Rummage and Bake Sale can be answered by calling Tyler Braun at 586-8303 or Tim Cretsinger at 867-9800.
Questions about the Groovefest Rummage and Bake Sale can be answered by calling Tyler Braun at 586-8303 or Tim Cretsinger at 867-9800.
Friday, January 6, 7:30PM: THE SALE featuring BREANNA PALETTA & Justin Bennett at Groovacious at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City.
