If you, like we at UCA, care about federal funding for the arts and humanities, we encourage you to take a quick minute and request at Rep. Chris Stewart support $155 million each for the National Endowments for the Humanities and Arts (NEA and NEH). Congressman Stewart serves on interior appropriations committee which oversees these entities. This committee is expected to release their recommended funding levels tomorrow, so call ASAP! Calling is the most effective way: 202-225-9730 (DC) // 801-364-5550 (SLC) // 435-627-1500.
Sample Script: "Hi I'm a constituent living in [insert zip code]. I care about federal funding for the humanities and arts and as such, I ask Congressman Stewart to support the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) at $155 million each. [Insert why the humanities and arts matter to you]. Thank you!"
Calling all Senior Managers, Marketers, and Fundraisers!
Join UCA for the first ever series of Annual Meetings for Utah's cultural sector! These meetings are an opportunity to take a deep dive into the specifics of various cultural jobs, which includes jobs at both nonprofit cultural organizations and for-profit businesses and sole proprietorships. Use promo code "tenoff" for a $10 discount if price is a barrier! We are catering lunch, so we can't be free this time.
2018 Annual Meeting: Executive Directors, CEOs and Senior Management // May 17, 2018
Get ready to learn from a roundtable of CEOs, master how to develop employees, and build partnerships with corporations. We have some pretty incredible speakers lined up:
Don't miss out and sign up today for this half day deep dive!
2018 Annual Meeting: Cultural Marketing Staff // May 17, 2018
This particular meeting has ample opportunities for networking with fellow cultural marketing staff and members of the press! There are also some fantastic speakers ready to give advice on marketing trends and policy making. Below are a the featured speakers:
Learn more about this opportunity and RSVP here!
2018 Annual Meeting: Cultural Fundraisers // September 13, 2018
Are you a cultural fundraiser? Then be sure to come to this annual meeting! You'll get feedback on grant applications, receive phenomenal advice and learn from seasoned consultants.
Learn more about this meeting and RSVP here!
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USDA Designates Grand County in Utah as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Colorado
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Grand County in Utah as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties of Emery, San Juan, Uintah and Wayne counties in Utah also qualify for natural disaster assistance.
Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties of Garfield, Mesa and Montrose in Colorado also qualify for natural disaster assistance.
Qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA’s) emergency (EM) loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration of May 3, 2018, 2018, to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster.
Other FSA programs that can provide assistance, but do not require a disaster declaration, include: Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; the Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA service centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.
FSA news releases are available on FSA’s website at www.fsa.usda.gov via the “Newsroom” link.
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Our 5K event is open to the public and it's a great race for kids and families, or you can register to run alongside a girl as RUNNING BUDDY!
WHAT IS A RUNNING BUDDY? A parent/family member, teacher, family friend or community volunteer. We need the happiest and most energetic buddies in Utah. IS THAT YOU?
THE JOB OF A RUNNING BUDDY is to be by a girl’s side either running, walking or skipping at her pace, encouraging her to do her best, but also recognizing and respecting her limits. Running Buddies will be paired with a girl that fits their own running abilities to ensure a perfect fit!
YOU COMMIT TO RUN TWICE with your buddy, once at her practice 5K (about 2-3 weeks before the June 2nd 5k Celebration Event at Sugarhouse Park) and the day of the 5K Event. Each school site has a different practice day/time and these are listed on our website under ‘program locations’.
REGISTER FOR OUR JUNE 2nd 5K EVENT, pay the $30 event fee and choose the ‘Running Buddy’ option. Either choose a school that you would like to run with or select the ‘choose for me’ option and we will contact you to match you up with the school that works best with your schedule. If you would just like to participate in the race, not as a running buddy, you can also register online today! Register today!
QUESTIONS? Please contact our Running Buddy Coordinator: Ivy Denihan at ivy@girlsontherunutah.org. Or see our 5K Race Flyer here.
See you there!
TRASH BOAT
Announce New Album Crown Shyness
Release New Song & Music Video for "Shade"
Album Now Available To Pre-Order
May 14, 2018 - Trash Boat has announced details on their forthcoming new album, Crown Shyness, which will be released July 20th through Hopeless Records. On it, the band push toward the light as they explore similarly disparate emotions, juxtaposing hard-fought introspection against external strife to create a propulsive, captivating blend of punk and melodic hardcore. Crown Shyness was produced by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep).
Today, the band shares the first single and music video for "Shade". The song had its first play with BBC's Radio 1 Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter. Fans can watch the music video here: www.smarturl.it/ShadeVideo
Crown Shyness is defined as a naturally occurring phenomenon in some tree species where the upper most branches in a forest canopy avoid touching one another. The visual effect is striking as it creates clearly defined borders akin to cracks or rivers in the sky when viewed from below. There exist many hypotheses as to why crown shyness is an adaptive behavior.
Ultimately, Crown Shyness is overflowing with acceptance and understanding. Because Trash Boat don't shut the darkness out-they invite it in, knowing the only way to break through that canopy and into the sunlight above is to embrace life's obstacles head-on and work every day to defeat them.
"Throughout my life, I've always found music as something that challenges me," explains vocalist Tobi Duncan. "Sometimes you hear a song that hits you so hard, it feels like it was exactly what you needed to hear at that moment. The spark could change your day and challenge you. That's what this album did: It challenged my anxiety, my family, my responsibilities, my past, my future. I spent a lot of time looking inward, and now the album is ready to reach out."
Crown Shyness Track listing
1. Inside Out
2. Shade
3. Nothing New
4. Old Soul
5. Controlled Burn
6. Don't Open Your Eyes
7. Crown Shyness
8. Silence
9. Undermine
10. Love, Hate, React, Relate
Crown Shyness is now available for pre-order. Those who pre-order the album digitally through iTunes will receive "Shade" as an instant grat download. The song is now available to stream via Spotify and Apple Music.
Trash Boat is currently gearing up for headline shows with Broadside and Can't Swim at the end of May and are confirmed for UK's Slam Dunk Festival. They will be on the road this summer for the entire and final cross country run of the 2018 Vans Warped Tour. A full list of dates can be found below. Tickets are on sale now at www.vanswarpedtour.com/dates
June 21 - Pomona, CA - Pomona Fairplex
June 22 - San Diego, CA - Qualcomm
June 23 - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
June 24 - Ventura, CA - Ventura County Fairgrounds
June 28 - Phoenix, AZ - Ak-Chin Pavillion
June 29 - Las Vegas, NV - Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
June 30 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
July 1 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Centre
July 3 - Saint Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 5 - Bonner Springs, KS - Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre
July 6 - Dallas, TX - Starplex Pavillion
July 7 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
July 8 - Houston, TX - NRG Park
July 10 - Nashville, TN - Tennessee State Fairgrounds
July 12 - Virginia Beach, BA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
July 13 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavillion
July 14 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
July 15 - Hartford, CT - Xfinity Theatre
July 16 - Burgettstown, PA - KeyBank Pavillion
July 17 - Toronto, Canada - Budweiser Stage
July 18 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
July 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
July 20 - Detroit, MI - Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
July 21 - Chicago, Il - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 22 - Shakopee, MN - Canterbury Park
July 23 - Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheatre
July 24 - Indianapolis, IN - Klipsch Music Center
July 25 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake PAC
July 26 - Scranton, PA - The Pavillion at Montage Mountain
July 27 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
July 28 - Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheatre
July 29 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavillion
July 30 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavillion
July 31 - Atlanta, GA - Cellaris Amphitheatre at Lakewood
August 2 - Jacksonville, FL - The Old Cypress Lot
August 3 - Orlando, FL - Tinkerfield
August 4 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 5 - West Palm Beach, FL - Coral Sky Amphitheatre
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