Archive for the 'Community Dialogue' Category
Adventuresome cuisine will be prominent at Living Traditions Festival
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 14th, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Community Dialogue, Current Events, Cuisine.Twenty food vendors and a demonstration kitchen representing some of the more adventuresome cuisine of the world will be among the highlights of the Living Traditions Festival which runs for three days beginning Friday. The festival, which also features craftspeople, musicians, and dancers, is a major public event, being presented for the 23rd consecutive year […]
The long shadows of social media networking bode well for David Archuleta
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 13th, 2008 in Music, Community Dialogue, Current Events, Pop Culture.Yours truly is planning a research essay on the impact of social media networks upon the standings of American Idol contestants once the season closes next week. Naturally, local interest has been huge with the presence of David Archuleta. Perhaps unlike any other season, the online buzz, so to speak, is what has defined this […]
Skyline High School senior’s ‘The Attack of the Pine Cones’ wins Spy Hop 24-hour film contest
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 9th, 2008 in Film, Youth Organizations, Community Dialogue, Current Events.Kevin LeStarge’s campy, clever “The Attack of The Pine Cones” took top honors today in Spy Hop’s annual 24-Hour Filmmaking Competition.
The Skyline High School senior’s winning short film was among the 20 youth-directed projects screened during the seventh annual LocoMotion Youth Film Festival, sponsored by Spy Hop Productions and the Utah State Office of Education.
LeStarge, […]
Join the experiment: Twitter on The Selective Echo
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 7th, 2008 in SLC, Salt Lake City, Community Dialogue, Current Events.You’ll notice that the blog now includes Twitter. As the editor of this blog, I’m constantly thinking about ways to expand its coverage of what’s unique about Salt Lake City. Often, I’ll be using Twitter to talk about ideas, projects, topics that I’m doing or considering. As well, because Twitter posts are a great exercise […]
Cinco de Mayo: An ordinary day in Mexico City
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 5th, 2008 in Mexico, Community Dialogue, Current Events.Editor’s Note: The Selective Echo welcomes once again Mark Alvarez, who is in Mexico City with his wife Lorena. Mark shares some Cinco de Mayo observations. There is a wonderful gem of irony at the end.
In 1861, Mexican President Benito Juarez suspended payment of Mexico’s foreign debt. England, France and Spain sent a […]
An optimistic projection for a downtown public market district
0 Comments Published by Professor Les April 23rd, 2008 in Community Dialogue, Current Events, Business News, Cuisine.Salt Lake City planners can capitalize on existing factors and create a year-round public market that builds upon the success of the Downtown Farmer’s Market, creates a synergistic relationship with nearby businesses, and effectively augments the customer base for market vendors. And, following a district concept can lead to a market that successfully blends fresh […]
