SPRING SALON ART EXHIBIT

Through July 8

The 99th annual Spring Salon, an art exhibit showcasing the diversity and quality of contemporary Utah art, is now open at the Springville Museum of Art.

The Spring Salon is one of the longest-running art shows in the state of Utah. It is a juried exhibition featuring pieces by Utah artists from many backgrounds. The pieces are created using a wide variety of mediums.

The salon will remain on exhibit through July 8 at the museum, located at 126 E. 400 South in Springville.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays (except for special events).

For more information about the Spring Salon or other events and exhibits at the museum, visit smofa.org.

The Spring Salon was first held in 1922. It was begun by students and teachers at Springville High School who wanted to exhibit and promote original artwork. The salon has been held annually since that time except during World War II when fuel and other goods were rationed nationwide.

The salon is open to all Utah artists working in any media. Each artist may submit up to two works of art created within the last three years. Works over three years old are not eligible.Each year, hundreds of art works are submitted for consideration, with around 250 works accepted for display as part of the Salon.

The entrants to the exhibit come from many backgrounds. There are many professional artists who enter their art for consideration, but many others are amateurs. There is a wide variety of art mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, traditional sculpture, mixed media and assemblage sculpture, photography and digital media.

One past tradition of the Spring Salon was the Penny Vote. Early in the history of the show, contestants for Art Queen from the high school received votes through pennies that were cast into a box. The contestant with the most pennies was selected as the Art Queen and the money went toward new art purchases for the museum.

The Springville Playhouse will present the popular musical “The Scarlet Pimpernel” as part of the Art City Days celebration this year.

The musical will be presented beginning at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from June 9 through June 24. The performances will be held in the auditorium at Springville High School, 1205 E. 900 South.

Tickets are $15 for general admission (students and senior citizens are $12). Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at springvilleplayhouse.com.

The production is being directed by Robinne Booth.

With music by Fran Wildhorn and lyrics and book by Nan Knighton, “The Scarlet Pimpernel” is based on the 1905 novel by Baroness Orczy. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolusion, the musical tells the story of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, a Englishman who bravely rescues French citizens from the guillotine.

Meanwhile, Marguerite St. Just has recently married English aristocrat Percy Blakeney, but their relationship turns sour as both keep secrets from the other. Who is the real Pimpernel? And will the secrets end up destroying Marguerite, Percy and their friends?

“The Scarlet Pimpernel” is full of romance, sword-fighting and swashbuckling adventure. Come enjoy this musical and its talented cast on the big stage at Springville High School.

Saturday, June 3

The annual Art City Days 5K Family Fun Run is now the Color Run. Live your life in color! Be the canvas! Be vibrant!

The Color Run is a 5K race that celebrates health, art, community, and, of course, happiness. Throughout the run, powdered paint will thrown at the participants, and a color celebration will be held at the finish line. (Participants will have the option to run the race without getting painted.)

The event is open to runners, walkers or strollers. It will be held on Saturday, June 3, and begin at 7 a.m. It will begin and end at the Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 East (just northeast of Springville High School), Springville.

Participants need to register for the Color Run 5K at springville.org by May 26 to receive a race packet, glasses and a T-shirt.

Registration is $20 for an individual and $18 for youth ages 5 to 10. Online registration can be done at https://secure.rec1.com/UT/Springville-Recreation/ catalog.

Late registration (from May 28 through June 3) is $25 and race shirts are not guaranteed.

Saturday, June 3

The community is invited to celebrate the cultures of Latin America during the ¡CelebrARTE! event to be held Saturday, June 3, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 East (just northeast of Springville High School), Springville. Admission is free.

Now in its third year as part of Art City Days, ¡CelebrARTE! celebrates the multi-culturalism and diversity in the Springville community. The event high- lights Latino culture, dance, music and, of course, food! Start dancing early with free Zumba at 4 p.m.

Come play games, eat and watch music groups perform songs and dances from Latin American countries. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for comfortable seating on the grass.

¡CelebrARTE! is being held in conjunction with Art City Days and is being presented by Springville United.

It’s time to Rodeo!

The annual Art City Days Hometown Rodeo will return to the Springville Arena on Saturday, June 3. Mutton Bustin’ will kick off the rodeo at 6:30 p.m., and the main dirt-stomping, heart-pounding events — Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing and Team Roping — will begin at 7 p.m.

Competitors of all ages are expected from all corners of Utah. Barrels and Team Roping will be offered in slack starting at 9 a.m.

Mutton Bustin’ is offered for children 8 years old and younger and a cash scramble will be offered for youth ages 9 to 13.

The Rodeo Committee is pleased to welcome back Bert Davis, The Coppertown Clown and his muttley crew, with his wacky sense of humor and wonderfully trained group of rescue dogs to this year’s rodeo as its Specialty Act. His quick wit, award-winning comedy routines and ability to interact with a crowd offer up the promise of tear-rolling laughter for his Springville audience.

Also returning to the arena this year are the hard-bucking bulls and horses of local stock contractor Rocking B Rodeos.

Rodeo tickets will be pre-sold through Springville Recreation’s REC-1 program at $5 per person. To purchase tickets, go to: secure.rec1.com/ UT/Springville-Recreation/catalog.

PLEASE NOTE: THE ENTRY PRICE PER CARLOAD HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

The Springville Arena is located at 767 W. 1600 South, Springville. Bleacher seated is limited, so audience members are invited to bring their own folding chairs. The arena gates will open that evening at 5:30 p.m.

Some tickets will be sold at the arena the day of the rodeo at $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 4 through 12, children 3 and under are free). Cash is preferred. Tickets will be sold until capacity is reached, so get yours early!

No outside food or drink will be allowed. Rodeo concessions will be offered by the Springville Rotary Club.

Please call Taelor Hansen at 385-4502261 for entry information. Event or arena questions can be directed to Kami Ashby at 801-360-5978. The rodeo is produced for Springville City and the 2023 Art City Days Celebration by the Hobble Creek Riding Club. The Hobble Creek Riding Club always welcomes new members.

June 5-10

How well do you know Springville? Those who think they’re familiar with every aspect of this community have a chance to win prizes through the Art City Days Eye Spy Photo Contest.

Photos will be posted online at www. springville.org/art-city-days/eye-spy on Monday, June 5, at 9 a.m. of 20 different locations or objects in Springville. The catch is that only a very small portion of the location, object or sign will be shown. It’s then your job to figure out where each picture was taken and take a bigger picture of the location or object.

Rules and instructions are as follows:

• Only a very small portion of each location is shown, so figure out where the picture was taken and take a bigger photo of the entire location, object or sign.

• Submit a complete list of answers via email to artcitydays@springville.org or deliver it to Springville Recreation at 443 S. 200 East.

• Get your entry in quickly! The first individual or group to submit the 20 correct answers (or the most correct answers) will win a prize. T he other finalists who found and turned in answers for at least 18 of the 20 clues will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Prizes will include gift cards and Springville Swag.

The contest will run through June 10 or until a winner is declared. Visit springville.org/art-city-days for more information.

Springville residents will be challenged to become super sleuths and use clues to find a special hidden item as part of the Art City Days Medallion Treasure Hunt.

Each day from Monday, June 5, through Thursday, June 8, at 9 a.m., a single clue will be revealed at www. springville.org/art-city-days/medallion that will lead searchers to a special Springville medallion hidden somewhere in the community.

Each clue will be somewhat cryptic, so it will require deductive thinking to put each part together and find the medallion.

In past years, the medallion has been found out in the open, but it also has been found inside a public building. There will be a message on the medal- lion giving specific instructions to the person or group that finds it, which could result in them winning valuable prizes including a $50 Amazon gift card and a gift basket full of Springville Swag.

After the four days of clues, a final clue may be released on Friday, June 10, at 9 a.m. if the medallion hasn’t been found by then.

Only one person will know where the medallion is hidden, so peppering city employees with questions will do you no good. Be very specific in your search as you get closer to finding the medallion, but, most of all, have fun!

June 5-12

This contest will have you scrambling! A list of Springville people, attractions or locations will be posted at www. springville.org/art-city-days/photo-scavenger-hunt/ at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 5.

Then, take your team out and start getting photos with the people, places and things on the list. Once your team has earned at least 200 points, submit your photos to artcitydays@springville.org to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card and Springville Swag.

Teams that get photos of everything on the list will earn two entries in the drawing. The photos must be submitted by 9 a.m. on Monday, June 12.

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” • Monday, June 5

All are invited to enjoy the animated feature “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” (2022) as it is screened outside in the Spring Acres Arts Park during the 2023 Art City Days celebration.

The movie will be shown on Monday, June 5, beginning at dusk (around 9 p.m.) at the park, located at 700 S. 1300 East, Springville (just northeast of Springville High School). Admission is free.

Seating is general admission. Those attending should bring blankets and/ or lawn chairs to set up on the grass and enjoy the movie under the stars. The park gates will open at 7 p.m. Bring your own picnic snacks or enjoy concessions provided by local food vendors.

Anyone causing a distraction or disturbance will be required to leave. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, no alcoholic beverages or dogs will be allowed.

This will be the first of the Movies in the Park series to be held at the Arts Park during the summer of 2023. Admission to all movies is free. For more information, visit springville.org/recreation/special-events/movies-in-the-park/.