The arts

...if there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things ~ 13th Article of Faith.

I love the arts. Almost every aspect of them (with a few exceptions.) Especially well done works in dance, music, visual art, theater, & good films that lift and inspire. I admire people who can create outstanding art of any variety. Last night we attended the annual SCERA gala and once again artists in our state were honored for their contribution to the arts. Many have made such important contributions to the arts in our area and because of their skill and hard work, many other people have been enriched and lifted to a higher plane.
Those honored were these groups or individuals.

The local paper did a nice write up in the paper about each one being honored. It's a fun night to get dressed up (and to wear my Grandma F's antique rhinestone choker necklace!) to raise money for SCERA and to celebrate the expression of good art in our community.

Concerning the arts, a recommend three different aspects that we really enjoyed this last week:

Music: The amazing new CD from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Choir’s new album, Heavensong, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover chart this week. The album is unlike anything the Choir has recorded before, and includes a choral arrangement of the hit song, "The Prayer," by Grammy Award winner David Foster. "We particularly enjoyed working with our friend, David Foster," said Choir Music Director Mack Wilberg. "We're very pleased to see the music's popularity and hope that many more people will have the chance to enjoy this music."
Theater: "Twelve Angry Men" at Pioneer Theater Company really makes you think. The acting was incredible and Rick especially enjoyed the courtroom drama.

Most legal thrillers take place in the courtroom — with the defense, the prosecution and the rapid fire back and forth. But "Twelve Angry Men" flips the camera to the jury room. A man has just been tried for killing his father, the jury files into the room, and the door is locked behind them. Twelve nameless men from 12 varied backgrounds must now decide the fate of the young man; a fate that could possibly end in the electric chair.

Well done film: We really enjoy seeing "The Young Victoria" movie yesterday. The film is a romantic dramatization of some of the events preceding and following the coronation of Queen Victoria, focusing on her early reign and romance with Prince Albert in the 1830s.

Check out Mr. Wickham of P&P fame as Prince Albert.