Art Scene Selections: Dec. 23-30
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- Onstage Ogden presents Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Find info and tickets at onstageogden.org.
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- Ogden’s Christmas Village lights up downtown and spreads holiday cheer now through Jan. 1, 2022, every day from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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- A new art exhibit opening at the Eccles Art Center displays the accepted works from two statewide competitions, Modern Abstracts and Petite Impressions, now through Dec. 30, 2021.
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- “LAND BODY” is the new winter exhibit presented by Ogden Contemporary Arts that explores the connections between the human body and its landscapes.
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- The Dumke Arts Plaza’s inaugural exhibition, “R E V I V E,” is a selection of work by internationally renowned American sculptor Chakaia Booker, on display now.
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Onstage Ogden presents Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Find info and tickets at onstageogden.org.
Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico
Onstage Ogden presents Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar for a holiday concert that highlights Nochebuena, a Mexican Christmas Eve tradition that begins with midnight mass and ends with a late-night feast and lots of music. “Beautiful dance, colorful costumes, and lively songs combine with Christmas cheer for an unforgettable performance that’s fun for the entire family!”
Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Val A. Browning Center at Weber State University, 1901 University Circle; $25/$10 students and children under 12; onstageogden.org.
Ogden’s Christmas Village
The last day to visit Santa in his cottage at Ogden’s Christmas Village is Thursday, from 6-9 p.m., but the spectacular lights and enchanting cottages are still on display every night until midnight. There are over 70 tiny cottages to see, each with a unique holiday display — try to find all 63 purple ornaments hidden inside the cottages. You can vote for your favorite cottage at christmasvillagemap.ogdencity.com and find special programming hours at facebook.com/ogdenschristmasvillage.
Deann Armes, Special to the Standard-Examiner
Ogden's Christmas Village lights up downtown and spreads holiday cheer now through Jan. 1, 2022, every day from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Daily through Jan. 1, 5 p.m. to midnight; Ogden’s Municipal Park, 353 E. 25th St.; free; facebook.com/ogdenschristmasvillage.
December Exhibits & Holiday Lights at Eccles Art Center
The Eccles Art Center welcomes all to enjoy the holiday displays inside the beautiful historic Victorian-era mansion built in 1893. A new art exhibit displays the accepted works from two statewide competitions; Modern Abstracts featured in the Main Gallery and works from the Petite Impressions competition in the Carriage House Gallery. Stop by to see the winning pieces, and enjoy the beautiful lights and Christmas decorations now through Thursday and when they resume regular business hours on Monday.
Now through Dec. 30 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.); Eccles Art Center, 2850 Jefferson Ave.; free; ogden4arts.org.
‘LAND BODY’ Exhibit Opening at OCA Center
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A new art exhibit opening at the Eccles Art Center displays the accepted works from two statewide competitions, Modern Abstracts and Petite Impressions, now through Dec. 30, 2021.
An enlightening experience this week to enjoy with friends and family, “LAND BODY” will be open at the Ogden Contemporary Arts Center through Thursday and reopens for regular business hours on Sunday. This new exhibit explores the connections between the human body and its landscapes from the perspectives of 11 female-identifying artists. The exhibited works are woven together with themes including environmental issues and climate concerns, female identity, human impact on nature and more, with a focus on desert environments by artists from Utah, New Mexico and Arizona in a variety of mediums “The body and the landscape have been comparatively explored throughout art history, particularly with feminine connotations and from the perspectives of male artists,” curator Kelly Carper stated in a media release. “‘LAND BODY’ is a contemporary exploration of this inherent relationship featuring female artists of various cultural backgrounds.”
Now through Feb. 20 (Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.); OCA Center, 455 25th St.; free; ogdencontemporaryarts.org.
‘R E V I V E’ at Dumke Arts Plaza
Swing by the new Dumke Arts Plaza this week, located in the heart of the Nine Rails Creative District. The new plaza, which opened Dec. 1, will be all aglow 20 hours a day through the holidays with its debut exhibit. The arts-focused community space features a dynamic outdoor gallery and intimate performance venue designed to inspire creativity, elevate diverse perspectives and anchor Ogden as a hub for contemporary art. The plaza’s inaugural exhibition, “R E V I V E,” is a selection of work by internationally renowned American sculptor Chakaia Booker, curated by Weber State University. Booker’s monumental, abstract sculptures constructed with materials such as repurposed automotive tire rubber “(embody) characteristics that the plaza represents for Ogden: transformation and recontextualization,” said Lydia Gravis, director of art exhibitions and public programs at WSU. Also on display is the “Beacon,” a permanent sculptural piece that extends from the plaza over 25th Street.
Daily through May 15; Dumke Arts Plaza, 445 25th St.; free; ogdencity.com/1977/Dumke-Arts-Plaza.
Image supplied, Chelsea Call/Ogden Contemporary Arts
“LAND BODY” is the new winter exhibit presented by Ogden Contemporary Arts that explores the connections between the human body and its landscapes.
The Dumke Arts Plaza’s inaugural exhibition, “R E V I V E,” is a selection of work by internationally renowned American sculptor Chakaia Booker, on display now.