“Son of” The GROOVACIOUS WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST!
News in the world of Music and Art and calendar
for
The week of Monday, August 24, 2015
From the desk of Tim Cretsinger
Groovacious – 195 W 650 S, # 2 in Cedar City, Utah
84720
If
I’m not mistaken, the last email blast I sent out to you was March 2 of this
year. The reasons for that are many, but after talking to some folks about the
need for such a thing, I think I’m in the mood to begin this weekly project once
more.
It
has been quite a year - what with our move to our new and shiny location, to my
cancer re-diagnosis and the hoops we’ve had to jump through there - has made
things pretty challenging.
In
case you aren’t aware of our new home, we invite you to come on over and check
it out. It’s a very cozy spot compared to our old store and we’re getting to
enjoy it immensely. It’s smaller, but it’s still Groovacious!! And thanks again
to all our wonderful friends who helped us move the whole darned thing – we
really appreciate and love you guys!
Just
last week I finished another round of radiation on my throat for the cancer that
was there. The week before I finished the chemo and we’ve hoping and praying
beyond hope that this is it and it’s all gone. We’ll find out in a couple of
weeks. Thank you everyone for you constant prayers and concerns. It means a lot
to me and has kept me going.
I
also wanted to quickly mention how pleased I was with how Groovefest turned out
this year. I didn’t do much; but the crew sure stepped up and made it the best
ever! Thank you Groove Crew!! And thanks to our Partners who paid for the thing
and made it possible.
Now,
on with this weeks calendar. I get notes and messages about what is occurring in
our area and I also do research to find the things that are up-and-coming that I
feel you would be interested in. Obviously, I can’t know about everything, so if
you have and event you’d like to get published, email me and I’ll make sure to
get ii on the list. If you don’t let me know, I can’t add it.
I
like to include the Groovacious Top 12 best sellers for the week. Folks have
told me that it’s invaluable, and that’s what I like to hear.
Groovacious Top Dozen Best Sellers for the week of August
17-22, 2015:
1- Disturbed “Immortalized”
2- The Sword “High Country”
3- Grace Potter “Midnight”
4- Dr. Dre. “Compton”
5- Warren Haynes “Ashes & Dust”
6- Bullet For My Valentine “Venom”
7- Pop Evil “Up”
8- Rob Thomas “Great Unknown”
9- Bon Jovi “Burning Bridges”
10- Joss Stone “Water for Your Soul”
11- Lamb of God “Vii: Sturm Und Drang”
12- Father John Misty “I Love You Honeybear”
1- Disturbed “Immortalized”
2- The Sword “High Country”
3- Grace Potter “Midnight”
4- Dr. Dre. “Compton”
5- Warren Haynes “Ashes & Dust”
6- Bullet For My Valentine “Venom”
7- Pop Evil “Up”
8- Rob Thomas “Great Unknown”
9- Bon Jovi “Burning Bridges”
10- Joss Stone “Water for Your Soul”
11- Lamb of God “Vii: Sturm Und Drang”
12- Father John Misty “I Love You Honeybear”
Now,
here’s what’s happening for this week – on-going events listed first:
Monday – Saturday: 54th annual Utah Shakespeare Festival
in Cedar City. Matinee performances at 2:00pm and evening performances at 8:00
pm in three theaters. The Festival also offers the nightly Greenshow at 7:00pm.
Also backstage tours, seminars, and play orientations. This seasons plays are:
‘Amadeus,’‘The Taming of the Shrew,’‘Henry IV Part Two,’ ‘King Lear,’‘Charley’s
Aunt,’ & ‘South Pacific.’ For more information call 1-800-PLAYTIX. Runs
through September 5.
Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 10:00pm, June 25 to
October 31: Adams Theater Farewell
Art Exhibit. The exhibition will be in the Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby at
300 W University Blvd. in Cedar City.
June 26, July 31, and August 28, from 5 to 8 pm:
2nd Annual Cedar City Art Walk. A
collaboration between artists, businesses, and galleries in the community takes
place during regular business hours and includes 15 participating locations that
are centralized into two areas: Downtown Main/Center Street and Southern Utah
University. There is no charge for the Art Walk and the public is encouraged to
visit locations throughout the summer, and to attend the monthly Final Friday
events. Final Fridays are gallery strolls that offer participants a chance to
engage with local businesses and the work of talented visual artists from Utah.
These events will take place Go to www.cedarcityartscouncil.org for more info.
Monday – Saturday, August 16 – 28, 9:00am –
5:00pm: Art Exhibition: Southern
Utah Watercolor Society at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum at 635 N
Main St in Cedar City. Admission is $3 per person. For information call
435-586-9290.
Monday – Friday, August 18 – 28, 10:00am – 5:00pm: Photo
Exhibition: The Stories We Could Tell at Southern Utah University Hunter
Conference Center on the 2nd floor, 351 W University Blvd in Cedar City.
Admission to the public is free. They are the faces that haunt you and tell
their own unique story that form the inspiration for author/photographer James
Dalrymple’s exhibition “The Stories We Could Tell.” For information call
435-586-5432 or visit www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery.
August 24-28, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Photo Exhibition: The Stories We Could
Tell at Southern Utah University Hunter Conference Center on the 2nd floor,
351 W University Blvd in Cedar City. They are the faces that haunt you and tell
their own unique story that form the inspiration for author/photographer James
Dalrymple’s exhibition “The Stories We Could Tell.” Admission is free and open
to the public. 435-586-5432 www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery
August 26-28, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: 23rd Annual New American Playwrights
Project on the stage of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Three plays will be
presented as staged readings in the Auditorium Theatre at 300 W University Blvd
in Cedar City, giving audience members the unique opportunity to see a stage
reading and take part in a discussion with the playwright, director and actors.
This year’s lineup includes Affluence by Steve Peterson (Aug 7, 8 & 26),
Caesars Blood by Rich Rubin (Aug 14, 15 & 27), and Closure by James McLindon
(21, 22 & 28). Tickets are $10 each and are on sale now at 1-800-PLAYTIX and
www.bard.org
Playwright biographies and more information are available at www.bard.org/plays/napp2015.html.
Wednesday, August 26, 4:00pm – 7:00pm: Cedar City Downtown Farmers Market on
the corner of Hoover Ave & 100 W in Downtown Cedar City. Fresh produce and
locally grown products from local farmers. Live music throughout the day
/ccdowntownfarmersmarket.
Thursday, August 27, 7:00pm: Aladdin Jr., presented by Cedar City
Children’s Musical Theatre in the Heritage Center Theater at 105 N 100 E in
Cedar City. General seating is $5 pre-sale or $6 at the door. www.cccmt.org.
Thursday, August 27 @ 11:00 pm: Cabaret at Off the Cuff at 913 S Main
St in Cedar City. Admission is $10. Utah Shakespeare Festival actors and artists
present singing, dancing, acting, juggling, magic, and more! Funds raised help
support REACH, a program designed to aid company members find future employment.
Friday, August 28, 7:00pm: Aladdin Jr., presented by Cedar City Children’s
Musical Theatre in the Heritage Center Theater at 105 N 100 E in Cedar City.
General seating is $5 pre-sale or $6 at the door. www.cccmt.org.
Friday, August 28, 7:30PM: Campfire Concert in the
Canyon with BILA GAANA. The CCNP
program area is located at the south side of Coal Creek, directly south across
the park’s green bridge. Parking is available at the bridge entrance site in
addition to the city bridge at the west waterfall, where that footbridge will
take you to the city walking path. From there, just follow the trail until you
come to the fire pit, just a short distance to the east. Marshmallows and
roasting sticks are a courtesy provided by the Southwest Wildlife Foundation, so
be sure to bring the kids! The concerts are always casual and attendees should
consider bringing lawn chairs, blankets, lanterns and/or flashlights. The show
is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information about the Cedar
Canyon Nature Park and its facilities, the Campfire Concerts in the Canyon, and
what's in store for the future, call 435-586-4693 or 435-867-9800, email
info@gowildlife.org. gowildlife.org
Saturday, August 29, 7:00pm: Aladdin Jr., presented by Cedar City
Children’s Musical Theatre in the Heritage Center Theater at105 N 100 E in Cedar
City. General seating is $5 pre-sale or $6 at the door. www.cccmt.org.
Saturday, August 29, 8:00am: Grub, Sweat & Beers 5k Extreme is a
fundraiser race that will be raising money and awareness to fight Multiple
Sclerosis – 25% of entry proceeds going to Melody of Life Foundation. Test your
limits at Brian Head Resort’s first annual, Grub, Sweat & Beers 5k Extreme.
Racers may enter individually in his or hers own age group, or enter as a team!
After the 5K, join other racers for live music, great food and local brews from
all over Utah! - Giant Steps and Navajo base activities will also operate all
day
Now,
coming up in the near future…
Friday, September 4, 8:30 pm: COURTNEY MARIE
ANDREWS and her band will be playing a free show for the concert series George
Streetfest on Main in St. George!
