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Here is your friendly weekly reminder: Have you thanked your lungs today?
Breath by breath, maybe we can build a community that requires clean air. Because, after all, we cherish our life transport systems.
Try it. Focus on this hard-working organ, and give it some love. It takes just a few seconds.
Last week I prematurely introduced the February issue. The website was not due for another day. HERE is the February CATALYST.
Katherine Pioli compares and contrasts the Great Salt Lake with the Dead Sea (in honor of the Dead Sea Scrolls' visit to SLC's Leonardo). Ralfee Finn examines the connections between progress in social justice and some major astrological action we're in the midst of. Margie McCloy offers more practical advice re. air quality. Amy Brunvand brings us up to date on state enviro news. And lots more.
Here are our picks for this week's events. Talk about variety ~ this week has it!
~ Greta deJong
editor and publisher
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Event picks for
February 7 - February 13
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Fri. Feb. 7, 3-5p.
The Leonardo, 209 E 500 S. $10/members $8 (includes materials).
Construct Pinterest-worthy creations each month as we explore different methods of art with collage.
theleonardo.org
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Fri. Feb. 7. 7p.
Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 Presiden'ts Circle. $20-$100
An Evening of Rumi with Music and Commentary.The ecstatic poetry of 13th century Persian mystic Rumi is the most widely read poetry in America today. Performed by Coleman Barks, acclaimed poet, translator and interpreter with Grammy award winning cellist, David Darling.
kingsburyhall.utah.edu
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Fri. Feb. 7, 9p. Crone's Hollow, 2470 S Main. $5.
Do you have a question for your ancestors? Are you waiting for messages from those who have passed? Join Crone's Hollow for a session of communication with the spirits.
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Sat. Feb. 8, 7:15a-1p. Artspace Zendo, 230 S 500 W. Full day $60. Half-day: $35. Discounts for members.
For beginners this is an opportunity to learn about meditation in a supportive atmosphere. For people familiar with the practice, a Day of Zen will provide an environment conducive to deepening that practice. (And yes, meditation practice sitting in a chair is entirely acceptable.)
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Sat. Feb. 8, 9a-4p. Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, 1325 W Glover Bay (925 S). Free.
Utah's Bald Eagle day is one of the most popular wildlife viewing events. This year, due to recent eagle deaths from West Nile virus, the wildlife resources biologists will not be using dead carp to attract the birds, but there should still be plenty of eagle to view.
Wear warm clothing and waterproof boots. If you plan on taking photos bring a telephoto lens.
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Sat. Feb. 8, 10a-2p. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S Rio Grand St (400 W).
Pick up a mushroom log from the Biocentric Brothers; stock up on choice meats from Morgan Valley and Canyon Meadows; taste the toum from Laziz. Nearly 60 local vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, locally raised meat, cheeses, dairy, baked goods, artisan food, food trucks and more.
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Sat. Feb. 8, 8p (free dance lessons prior, 6:30-7:30p.) University of Utah Union Ballroom, 200 S Central Campus Dr. $60-$85.
Dance the night away with waltzes, polka and pops standards.The evening will include floor shows by the BYU Ballroom Dance team, contemporary standards by the Mark Chaney Jazz Trio, and a silent auction.
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Sun. Feb. 9, 7-10p. Crystal Hot Springs, 8215 S Hwy 38, Honeyville. Free.
Natural healing has many diverse practices. Share your unique ideals, energy, and healing knowledge.
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Tues. Feb 11, 7p.The City Library, 210 E 400 S. Free.
A bitter
and sweet documentary about the making
of chocolate.
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Thurs. Feb 13, 7p. St. Mark's Hospital, Women's Pavilion (2nd Floor-Classroom B), 1200 E 3900 S. Free.
Dr. Al Zylstra will discuss his ongoing research with adult clients on parole and probation for felony convictions that are primarily due to alcohol and illegal substance abuse.
Integrative Health Monthly Educational Series. Contact: Wendy Anderson, 801.571.2111.
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Feb 13-15, 8p. Sugar Space, 616 Wilmington Ave. $12/$10 students & seniors.
Featuring the choreographic works of Joni Tuttle Mcdonald, Srilatha Singh, Norianna Diesel/Jane Jackson and Serena Webb.
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We're stuck in the staccato rhythm of Mercury Retrograde for the next couple of weeks, and as daily life unfolds to this stop-start-stop-and-start again pattern, nervous systems struggle to maintain a steady grip. Life is unsettled-something we don't need the stars to tell us-and in the sharp and often confusing pulse of this retrograde, moods are sure to turn edgy, irritable, and intolerant, making it difficult to whistle while you work...(read more).
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RDT's CHARETTE 2014
February 22, 2014
RDT's annual choreographer competition & fundraiser with Sister Dottie S. Dixon. This annual event is utterly ridiculous:
5 choreographers
40 dancers
1 hour
5 brand spankin' new dances
& a touch of Sister Dottie.
The goal: to find this year's IRON CHOREOGRAPHER.
Help choose the winner by bribing celebrity judges. Hosted by the formidable (and hilarious--->check her out here) Sister Dottie S. Dixon. A party, performance and fundraiser unlike any other.
Celebrity judges: Bill Allred,
Cody Derrick, Janet Gray,
Carter Livingston, Susie McCarty
Choreographers: Ashley Anderson, Graham Brown, Karin Fenn, Satu Hummasti, Nathan Shaw (reigning IRON CHOREOGRAPHER from 2013)
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TO ENTER: Send me an email. Please include your tel. #. (Ticket winners from the last three months are ineligible.) I will contact winners next Monday. greta@catalystmagazine.net
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