Orchestra of Southern Utah: Silver and Gold Soiree: Silent Auction and Raffle to Benefit the Orchestra of Southern Utah

Friday, May 8, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Iron Gate Inn and Winery
100 N. 200 West
Cedar City

$5 per person
Call Emily Hepworth at 435-233-8213 for tickets
Credit cards accepted
(Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance.)

The Orchestra of Southern Utah continues to increase the offerings of live music, but tickets alone cover less than 10% of annual costs and we are hesitant to raise those prices because we want to keep the music accessible for our community. Additional funding is therefore essential to helping the orchestra thrive and your support is much appreciated.

Live Music:
5:00 p.m. String Quartet under direction of Chelsea Gardner
5:45 p.m. Brass Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Bob Gordon
6:30 p.m. Violin Duo: Ling Yu and Sara Penny

Art for Silent Auction:
OSU is honored to have received several high quality pieces of art in support of our fundraising efforts from Lane Twitchell, a visual arts professional who works in New York City on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts. He has produced a body of museum quality paintings over the course of his focused studio career as well as design work and commercial imagery for publications and corporate clients. To see additional works: http://lanetwitchell.paspartout.com/pages/portfolio

Lane is a part of the talented Dalley family which has done remarkable work in building the arts in Cedar City and throughout the country. His great-uncle was Orien Dalley who did great deal for music in southern Utah and nationally, from the 1920s and through his whole life. After Orien retired, he donated a collection of string instruments of all sizes to SUU which we have used over the years to build our orchestras. He also donated a music collection to SUU which is housed in Special Collections. In addition to a stellar career at the University of Michigan, he helped found Interlochen Center for the Arts, and was a student of Jean Sibelius in Finland. He taught at SUU before Mr. Halversen came to Cedar City. Orien is buried in Summit, Utah, where he was born. The extended family is amazing with prominent musicians like his children John Dalley (of Guarneri Quartet) and Melinda Wagner (who has been a faithful supporter of OSU for years).

Other family members include Marlo Madsen Ihler, Messiah soloist this season, and Marni Madsen Maxwell, both of whom are great additions to the cultural life in Cedar City. Their grandparents Bert and Ada Carpenter were supportive of the arts and Bert sang on KSUB radio and for numerous community events during his life. Ada’s sister, Iva Bringhurst, played piano for many community events, including singing at the Senior Center for several years. Other Dalley family musicians were Analee Carpenter Lee who was a Halversen soloist on piano and her father Jerry Carpenter and her brother John Carpenter who have sung in the Messiah choir.

"Color Country Clan" enamel and pencil on paper in a two part configuration. 18" x 18", 2011.
This work is a drawing resulting from the artist's City Windows project, which produced a set of ornamental windows for a homeless shelter in New York City. It is part of the Liberty Island series of works, which bears the motif of a family of sea birds with The Statue of Liberty on the horizon. Its unusual diamond composition makes for a dramatic physical presence and hopefully it's color will add a note of delight to the home of an OSU benefactor. ($1,000 minimum bid)

Lane Twitchell is a Brooklyn NY based visual artist with deep connections to the artistic communities of Cedar City. From his Mother, Mary Dalley (Cedar High Graduate) he developed a great love of The Festival City. His Aunt Ada Carpenter taught at S.U.U. and was a department chair. Both of these Wayne County born ladies were related to Orien Dalley, their Uncle who was instrumental (literally!) in developing The Orchestra of Southern Utah.

Based on this love of the tradition of the arts in Southern Utah, and his pride as the great-nephew of Mr. Dalley, Mr. Twitchell has generously donated some works as benefit incentives for the OSU.

Works from the series "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" various editions, including one full set of three laser cut paper over giclee print, 12" x 12", 2002.

This body of work was produced in association with Cedar City native Glen Nelson. Glen is a 25 year New Yorker who has made great strides in developing various artistic projects with many roots leading to The Beehive State. This project was Mr. Twitchell's mediation on the theatrical life in New York. The works included a handmade booklet describing them in detail. A photocopy of which has been provided to OSU for interested collectors.

Mona Lisa Noon by Lane Twitchell

"Ooh La La" (Salt Lake City!) colored pencil on photocopy, 11" x 17", 1983

As a young teenager Mr. Twitchell would visit Cedar to attend The Utah Shakespearean Festival. During this period of time, he developed his intense interests in the visual arts. This work, available for a very modest contribution to the OSU, is a "fan-boy" donation from the teenage artist still alive in the now experienced New York Professional. It constitutes a note of solidarity with the artists of Cedar City, a very special and nurturing place.

It's Mr. Twitchell's hope that this gesture can bring some attention and energy to an organization greatly shaped by a dear member of his Mother's Family, the descendants of James Dalley of Summit.

Call For Art and Auction Items

Artists are invited to contribute works for this event.

In addition to art OSU would also appreciate service certificates such as hair cuts, car detailing, or oil change, as well as gift certificates for restaurants, clothing stores, department stores, and other items. Both large or small donations are welcome. Contact OSU Manager Emily Hepworth at 435-233-8213 for more information and to arrange donations.

Several OSU Musicians and community members are also contributing for the Silent Auction.

Watch here as we add items.

Soiree directed by Suzanne Tegland and Ariel Wolter Rhoades
with assistance from Aaron and Emily Bradley.

Fine art photographer Gregory Mauger, of P&G Photography, and acclaimed framer, Sean Arnold, of The Art Center, are proud to support the Orchestra of Southern Utah.

Title: Virgin River Narrows

Limited Edition #7/20. COA attached to back of the picture. Photo is officially sold out. This is the only copy available not through a third party. Custom framing and matting, including museum glass.

Retail Price: $695.00