Week 4: Hip Hop Science

A few of us MATer's attended an amazing event called "Hip Hop Science" with Dr. Christopher Edmund at the SL Center for Science Education.  It was about Dr. Edmin's experience, as a scientist & teacher, that integrating Hip Hop with science can teach students in a fun way & still fulfill all the core requirements.  It was a blast to watch him interact with the students at the school & see how much fun they were having learning from him.  He had one of the students, who loves to breakdance, participate in the presentation.  He showed us how he dances and what it means to him. It seemed like it was supposed to be part of the show!  I learned that you can integrate Hip Hop with any subject & make it fun.   

 

1 hr. 

Week 3: sChOoL oF rOcK!

Observing at the School of Rock in Sandy was the highlight of my explorations into the arts in our community, so far.  I went with Lisa A. & my 10 year old son.  We were able to see the school & then sit in on their "Little Band's" rehearsal.  The little band is a group of 5 students who auditioned to be in a performing group that is for hire & also available for charity & local events.  They are Jr high aged & younger.  We were SOOOOOO impressed with their talent & how much fun they were having while rehearsing.  Their band director was very encouraging & fun.  He was obviously very knowledgeable as well.  He introduced himself & explained that he is a Music Major at the U of U & he directs the band as a second job because it's his passion. My son is now begging to attend the School of Rock, which was why I took him with me, but it is very pricey :(  I promised him when I become a teacher & we have 2 incomes that he can attend because I felt like it was worth the tuition.  In the meantime, it helped convince him to join the Elementary School orchestra :) 

 

2 hrs. http://sandy.schoolofrock.com/

Week 3: Farmer's Market

 Visiting the local Farmer's Market this weekend with my kids was a great way to see local artists in action.  My henna tattoo is a fun way to wear local art!!!  :)  We spent several hours browsing through each booth & talking to the local artists, which included food vendors, farmers, artists, gemologists & of course, the henna artist!  It was really fun for the kids.

We were able to talk while browsing about how all the artists there work hard at their craft & they use Farmer's Markets as a way to contribute to the local community & promote their art.

1 hr.  www.mountainmehndi.com



Week 2: Art in the community

 My daughter & I went to Park City this week to check out all the art.  There wasn't a special art event going on that day, but we still found lots of art.  Park City is a town that appreciates art & displays it everyday throughout the community. 

 

 The Kimball Art Center has lots of opportunities for art viewing & hands on projects all the time. 

 

 Main Street is full of wonderful galleries.  There are sculpture, painting, drawing & photography galleries open all the time. 

 

 The town has cute moose sculptures all over to add a touch of art & calm in the midst of the shopping hustle bustle!

 

The Glenwood Cemetary is one of my favorite places in Park City.  It's a piece of history & art that you can walk through, touch & experience.

 

 Even the Factory Store in Park City welcome its patrons with art!!!

 

Bella is saying "nanny nanny, don't you wish your backyard were this beautiful & full of cool art!"

2 hrs. www.kimballartcenter.org