Three things I’m thankful for this November:
1. The opportunity to vote in the General Municipal election. Election day is coming up on Tuesday, November 8. In fact, early voting has begun.
You can check the link at http://vote.utah.gov/ to see locations and hours for early voting in your community. We talk a lot in Utah about the importance of local control and that the government closest to the people governs best. I believe that. Municipal elections are a chance for you to vote for those who will literally be closest to you. Please make the effort to get out and vote.
2. Beauty in art. Two of my very favorite people are kindly bringing their art to my home on Saturday, November 5, from 6-9 pm. Cary Henrie and his talented daughter, Annie Henrie, will be here in person with their latest works of art. Come prepared to enjoy the beauty they see and help others feel through their art. Works will be for sale that evening, but simply appreciating and looking is fine too. My address: 1121 Eaglewood Loop, North Salt Lake.
Interested in their work, or more info about Cary and Annie?
www.caryhenrie.com
and
http://anniehenrie.weebly.com/index.html
2. Music, especially the songs of this Thanksgiving season. Specifically two upcoming concerts that highlight some of my favorite choral music.
A. “Hometown Praise,” a Utah Voices concert, Friday, November 11, 7:00 pm, Libby Gardner Hall, UofU campus.
I have had the opportunity to sing with this wonderful choir for several years now and it has been a tremendous privilege. This particular concert is comprised of sacred choral music all either written or arranged by Utah composers. Your spirit will be enriched–guaranteed. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door.
Info on Utah Voices: www.utahvoices.org
Beautiful thoughts on the Hometown Praise concert by Kathryn Ariotti, Managing Dir.of Utah Voices: http://utahvoices.org/news/2011/10/17/thoughts-hometown-praise
or check out the Facebook event page for the Hometown Praise concert:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=227668217293290
B. I love the hymns of Thanksgiving and always wish we had more opportunities to sing them. You too? Well, our wish will come true at the “Thanksgiving Interfaith Festival of Hymns,” on Sunday, November 13th, 6:00 pm, 261 E. Center Street.
This event is presented by North Salt Lake City as part of their Second Sunday Concert Series. This will be an open sing along format and is open to all community members and church choirs. Members of all faiths in the South Davis area will join together to sing the sacred hymns of the Thanksgiving season. Hymn texts will be provided. Scott Rowley, Music Director for the Church of the Resurrection in Centerville, will serve as the organist for the evening. Come celebrate God’s great bounty with gratitude in song.
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=263029223742832&ref=ts
