Moab Calendar of Events

May 2008

1-4 Moab Photo Symposium
www.moabphotosym.com
A 4 day gathering of photography lovers who come to learn new
technical and artistic skills through discussion and workshops.
For more information contact Bruce Hucko at 4435-259-4176 or
bhucko@frontiernet.net.

1-4 AQHA, Quarter Horse Show, Old Spanish Trail Arena

2 Pre-History Week, Free Lecture on Rock Art
Moab Information Center, 7:00 pm
"Sacred Images: The Holy Ghost and the Spirit Figure in the Archaic Barrier Canyon Rock Art Style" A visual presentation by David Sucec, Director- curator of the Barrier Canyon-Style Project. The free lecture is sponsored by the Grand County Historical Preservation Commission, Canyonlands Natural History Assn. andDan O'Laurie Museum of Moab , as an opening activity in conjunction with Utah Prehistory Week May 3-10.

2-4 Festival of Cultures Diversity Celebration
A celebration of the diversity of cultures in the Four Corners area.
Performances by the Ballet Foklorico, Taiko Drummers, and Desert Veils. Traditional food booths will be serving up Mexican food, Navajo Tacos and hot dogs & bratwurst. Exhibit booths will include Navajo crafts, Ute bead work, Japanese origami, Peruvian retablos and more. Additional activities include speakers, films, handcrafts from around the world, a children’s tent offering storytelling and crafts, and a parade. For more information see article and schedule of events on page 16A or
www.moabvalleymulticulturalcenter.org/festivalofcultures.

3 Worldwide Free Comic Book Day, Red Wolf Comics
A single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the owrld give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores, with no purchase required and no strings attached. 88 East Center Street; 10 am - 8 pm. Call 435-259-8186 for more info. www.FreeComicBookDay.com See article on page 17A; ad on pps 10-11A.

3,17 & 31 Puppy Party, Moab City Shelter, 956 Sandflats Road
Healthy puppies with proof of current vaccine are welcome at this free socialization & information seminar from 9-10 am.

3,17 & 31 Adoption Days at Moab Barkery
Come & meet our very nice cats & kittens from 11 am - 1 pm - they will warm your lap & charm your heart!! Pictures & more info in Ad-Vertiser and on-line at www.moabpets.org

7 Sacred Objects & Sacred Places:
Preserving Tribal Traditions, Grand Civic Center
Community presentation 6:30 pm Grand Civic Center, 182 N. 500 W. Author Andrew Gulliford, professor of Southwest Studies and History at Ft. Lewis College, Durango Colorado, takes the audience on a slideshow tour and introduction to the movement nationwide to preserve, proect and promote survival of Native American cultural ways and sites, including tribes of Utah A public lecture is co- sponsored by the Grand County Historical Preservation Commission and the Dan O'Laurie Museum of Moab. Book signing at 5 p.m. precedes the presentation.

8 Moab Lecture Series, 7 pm Moab Info Center
Chris Conrad: Moontracks

8-10 Blue Mountain Festival of the Old West
San Juan County, Utah. Native American Dancers, Black Powder, Pistol, Rifle Cannon Shoot (and Candy Cannon), Hawk and Knife Throw, Primitive Bow and Arrow Shoot, Traders Row, Cowboy Action Shoot and the Mountain Man Run. Please of Food to purchase. Enjoy the Rendezvous. For directions or more info see www.bullhollow.com or call 435.587.2322

8-11 Ute Mountain/Mesa Verde Birding Festival
Discover Canyon Country's wild birds and ancient ruins. Tours, lectures, art & featured keynote speaker Donald Bruning, originator of the California Condor Project. Cortez Cultural Center 970-565-1151 www.utemountainmesaverdebirdingfestival.com

10 Moab Art Walk, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
see map & article on page 6A www.moabartwalk.com Walk from gallery to gallery on a Saturday evening. Many of the exhibits will be shown all month long. Enjoy Moab's growing artist community. Meet the artists.

10 DeadHorse Point Motorcycle Club Scholarship Ride

10 Moab Lecture Series, 7 pm, Moab Info Center
Historic River Runner Films

10 Red Rock Rumble, 7 pm, Old Spanish Trail Arena
Kickboxing Challenges - Local and out of town contestants - these guys are ready to rumble. Gates open at 6 pm. Advance Tickets available at City Market & Moab Chevron. Gate Tickets: General Admission $25, Ringside $35. For more info call 435.259.8451

10 18th Annual Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation Banquet
Grand Center, 5:30 pm

10 Music at Old City Park,
12 noon to 10 pm Lots of acts and new bands. Peace

10 & 24 Adoption Days, Moab City Animal Shelter
Nice dogs are available for your petting & meeting from 10 am - 12 noon! More info & pictures in Ad-Vertiser and on line@ www.moabpets.org

11 mother's day

11 Moab Horse Show, Old Spanish Trail Arena

13-18 UTV Rally, Old Spanish Trail Arena

15 Moab Lecture Series, 7 pm - Moab Info Center
Kim Clawson, History of Dead Horse Point

16-17 Blue Mountain Military Shoot, near Monticello
see event description on page 14B

17 Bull Hollow Race Series
www.bullhollow.com

17 Rule the Rocks Skateboarding Competition
Club Red is hosting this all ages, all abilities Regional Skateboarding Competition in our own backyard. It is free to enter with lots of cool prizes from local and regional sponsors such as The Truth, Arkade Magazine, Red Bull, amd more. Live Music from local band Uncle Meat and the Bad Sons. Come compete, listen to some music or just come watch our great skaters show off their best moves! For more info call Jen at Club Red at 259-9991.

22-25 4th Annual Desert Rocks Music Festival
Four days and 4 nights of music, camping, and outdoor adventure in the majestic red rock cliff canyon of Kane Creek 8 miles west of Moab! The festival will include an ecclectic mix of funk, rock, reggae, folk, and bluegrass music playing on through until sunrise each night. Headliners include the Derek Trucks Bankd, Hot Butteres Rum, Eric Mcfaddin Trio w/Bernie Worrell of Parliament, Lebo (from ALO), The Motet, Blue Turtle Seduction, Joseph Isreal, Stonefed, Wisebird, Ten Mile Tide, and many more! Dirstar Army will be presenting a Mountain Boarding competition, and Team Utah Frisbee Golf will have a frisbee golf course set up! For more info see ad on page 18A www.desertrocks.org

24-25 Moab Arts Festival, Swanny City Park
Over 100 artists with their original creations to sell and display. Live Music Friday & Saturday. FREE Admission. Food, Kids Activities. Hours: Friday: 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm....see article on page 1B and music schedule on this page...www.moabartsfestival.org

26 Memorial Day

29 Moab Lecture Series, 7 pm - Moab Info Center
Al Boyd, Chasing the Fox

31 & Jun1 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Assoc
Trials at BullHollow; Vintage Cross country, Motorcross -
Post Vintage www.ahrma.org

May 31.....Staying Sharp,
8:30 - 12:30, Location: Grand Center.....A Presentation Discussion on aging sponsored by AARP of Utah; University of Utah; Allen Memorial Hospital.

June 2008
1 Pavarotti Tribute,
7:00 pm, MARC Benefit for MARC, Same structure as Dec 9th concert plus 5 new arias.

5,6,7 PRCA Rodeo, Old Spanish Trail Arena
Professional Rodeo for three nights. Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Bareback Riding Team Roping, Mutton Busting and more...

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