Thanks to Everyone Involved in the Aug. 2026 Social

Thanks to all who participated in the Aug. Social at the Johnson Arts Center.  We learned about a new art studio/gallery, the upcoming Alice in Wonderland ballet, value of school music program, season announcements, and literary book group update. Plus yummy refreshments from Ganache-d.

President Roger Gold with Sally Hunter Jensen and Amy Gold.


Part of the cast for the Festival City Ballet came and shared their plans. Next project is Alice and Wonderland. More information at https://www.festivalcityballet.org/

The Mad Hatter and Alice for upcoming ballet

Andrea Anderton shared her vision of her classes and exhibits at the Creative Focus Studio upstairs in the Boomers Building. More information: https://creativefocus-studio.square.site/
Sara Hales recounted a successful mini-grant project using recorders to teach basic music concepts with the added advantages of teamwork, listening skills, and increased student confidence.

Southern Utah String Quartet performed.  They will be at the Southern Utah Museum of Art on Aug. 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. for the Final Friday Art Walk.


Sam Wells, CCAC Board Member, invited more participation in the Literary Group. More information: https://www.cedarcityartscouncil.org/advocacy/literary-group/ 


Cedar City Music Arts President Marty Warburton shared the upcoming season. More information: https://cedarcitymusicarts.org/

Michael Bahr, Executive Managing Director, for the Utah Shakespeare Festival invited everyone to enjoy the last few weeks of the season. More information: https://www.bard.org/

Amy Gold, Orchestra of Southern Utah Manager, introduced the season. More information at https://www.myosu.org/
Joe Howe arranged the refreshments from Ganache-d. More info: https://ganache-d.com/


Thanks to the Johnson Arts Center team for welcoming us to their space.


Photos courtesy of Brian Penny, Sara Penny, and Festival Ballet.








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