TROOOOOLL!!!!!!

Ok, so...If you have not heard about the amazing Norwegian film “Troll Hunter” by now, shame on you.  I have been watching this film’s progression, since basic inception through to the finished product with a HUGE amount of interest over the last little while.  I mean, an amazing foreign film that I have to read subtitles, disguised as a mockumentary that, quite frankly, puts The Blair Witch Project to shame, as far as it’s innovation is concerned, and ability to really put together a fun film experience.  By the way, that is not saying anything against The Blair Witch Project, because that is one of my most favorite flicks!

Scandinavian trolls tend to be very big, hairy, stupid, and slow to act.  Any human who has the courage (and obvious stupidity), can outwit a troll, and even challenge them to mortal combat.  When christianity came to the area, the trolls developed a hatred for the church-bells, and the smell of Christians (which plays into the film very well).  They are oftentimes described as man-eaters, extremely old, very strong, ill-tempered, but slow and dim-witted.  The troll aspect of Norse mythology has always held a special place in my heart, and it is so amazing to see such a wonderful flick that actually encompasses this amazing myth.

Anyways, Troll Hunter is such a delight, and one of my most favored cinematic experiences to date.  This is coming in next to the Q&A road tour for Repo: The Genetic Opera that I was lucky enough to attend, seeing The Matrix in the theater for the first time, getting a chance to see my favorite film of all time, Brotherhood of the Wolf, on a big cinema screen, and of course seeing Episode One on the big screen, (because it was at that point that I knew that George Lucas had officially ruined everything that was important to me as a child growing up).

When I was driving up and down 25th street in Ogden last night with my BFF Justin, we were looking for the Art House Cinema 502, and realized that it definitely did not have any defining features.  We finally got my phone to do what I wanted it to do, and found the theater, right near the Artisan Grille, and we started talking with the owner / operators. and really got a great, wonderful sense that they really had it out to make a great Art House experience.  I paid my $9.50 for my ticket, a bag of popcorn, and a bottle of water (not bad, aye), and walked through the curtain, any my eyes lit up!

Inside the theater were 28 beautiful depression era theater chairs, just begging for me to sit down on each and every one of them.  The walls are brick, with old wall art, the temperature great, and overall just a beautiful setup for an art house.  I sat down and turned my attention to the screen.  While it is not a conventional screen that you would be used to seeing in your local megaplex, it is a perfect size for this quaint, intimate theater.  There were trailers for current, and upcoming films that he Art House 502 will be playing, and as the people started filtering in, (there were 7 people in the theater), I saw the diversity of patron that can find out about a great place like this.  The lights went down, and the film started, and I was a very happy kid...

The Art House has a great schedule, and a lot of great films coming up, including (these are just flicks that I am excited for), Dogtooth (a greek black comedy), The Robber (a german bank heist flick), the classic Tokyo Gore Police (do I need to say anything?), and the documentary Winnebago Man (which looks so awesome), all coming in September.  Do yourselves a favor Ogden, check them out on their Facebook page, or their website, and let’s help this amazing adventure into bringing amazing independent cinema to Ogden.  I know when my first film is done, (knock on wood that it will be this year), I will be holding the premier here.

Rock over London,

Rock on Chicago,

Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco treat!

NOW...For todays events.

All Day 

Art house cinema 502

Ogden's premier art house cinema. Join us for candy, popcorn, and a cold Coke in our small intimate theatre with limited seating with a personal touch on historic 25th Street in Ogden.  158 Historic 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401

Battleship Potempkin 12PM

Rejoice & Shout 2:35PM

Putty Hill 4:55PM

Caterpillar 7PM

Queen of the Sun 9PM

FREE Teazers Texas Hold-Em

366 36th Street Ogden, UT 84405-1622 (801) 395-1517

Free Texas Hold-em Every Tue, Wed and Sunday!  Multiple Tournaments and Cash Prizes.

8am-9am

Softball Tournaments Registration / Ogden City

Ogden City Recreation Office, 1875 Monroe Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84401

Registration is open for all 2011 Ogden City Adult Softball Tournaments. Ogden City Recreation will be hosting the following tournaments in 2011: Spring Thaw (Mens) on April 22-23, Cinco de Mayo (Mens) on May 6-7, Coed Classic on June 17-18, Pioneer Men's Classic on July 22-23, Pioneer Days Women's Classic on July 24, Coed Class on August 19-20, Fall Classic (Mens) on September 9-10, Lindquist Open (Mens) on Sept 26 through October 1 and the Halloween Classic (Mens) on October 28-29.  For more information contact Ogden City Recreation.

3pm – 8pm 

Free Live Music on the Patio of Harley & Buck’s

3900 N Wolf Creek Drive, Eden, UT 

4pm – 7pm

"LIVE MUSIC" featuring Daren Hislop

The Oaks, On the patio!, 750 Ogden Canyon, Ogden, UT 

Daren Hislop, Singer/Songwriter, will perform for the fist time at The Oaks.  Come and enjoy a new music experience with us.

7:30pm – 10:30pm 

Dharma Sawyer

The Sand Trap 

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=275461292468296

9pm-1am

Karaoke with Jackson, the Karaoke Dude!

The Summit Lounge in Layton (yes, it's not Ogden, BUT it's my friend Jackson)

918 Heritage Park Blvd. Layton, UT

As always, don't forget today is RACE YOUR MOUSE AROUND THE ICONS DAY!!!!!  (You're welcome)

******************About Jeff Dillon*******************

Jeff Dillon is a 31 year old graduate (with honors) from the Slytherin house, and gained his doctorate at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. He is a veteran of the battle for Endor, he was the drummer for the rock band Drive Shaft, and was a part of a secret genetics team at InGen until…”The Incident”. 

Nowadays, he spends his time as an independent filmmaker, with the Faded Sky Entertainment production company, and an avid arts advocate. You can usually find Jeff under the pseudo moniker, “Sookie” at local bars singing karaoke with his friends, and a cold PBR, (you have probably never heard of it though).  He is also a HUGE stickler for using “Times New Roman” for everything.

He enjoys his time with a really good book, horror films, indie music, pop music, corn dogs, coffee, beer, or trying to convince people that 28 Days Later is NOT a zombie film.

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When I moved to Ogden, it was with the confident assumption that I’d be moving back to San Francisco within the next year or so. When I moved to Ogden, I was almost afraid to talk about my plans, because everyone I told said, “Utah? Why?” or “Utah? MORMONS!” And I would look sheepish and shrug, or swear it wouldn’t be forever, or blame it on my boyfriend, who grew up in Ogden. When I moved to Ogden, I blamed it on my boyfriend. It was all his idea, me moving to the middle of nowhere. It was only temporary! I was way, way too cool for Utah. I was SO MUCH PRETTIER than Ogden.

Almost five years later, I’m still here, and I like it. I would even venture to say I love it. I love this town, and I love the people. That same boyfriend and I, we own a house and a couple of dogs. Every once in awhile, when the news is really bad, we talk about heading north to Canada, or when it’s really bad or we’ve had a crappy day, south to Mexico. Beachcombers never have to watch CNN or worry about the economy, right?

But they also don’t get to go to karaoke night or watch art films or hit the gallery or buy art to support a worthy cause or rock out to independent artists or eat a lot of hot dogs and watch baseball while the mountains that fill up the horizon all around you turn sunset colors. The way you can tonight! Ogdenites, give thanks you live in Ogden, and check out all the excellent stuff going on tonight in the O.G. Den. We we we we we so excited!

Art House Cinema, 158 Historic 25th Street

Join us for candy, popcorn, and a cold Coke in our small intimate theatre with limited seating with a personal touch on historic 25th Street in Ogden.

Now showing:

4:55 Putty Hill

7:00 Caterpillar

9:00 Queen Of The Sun

11:05 Troll Hunter

8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Wildcat Block Party, Moench Mall, Stewart Bell Tower Plaza and Tracy Plaza, Weber State University

The theme of this year’s block party is “Blast Back to the ’60s,” in honor of the Shepherd Union Building’s 50th anniversary. The event will feature entertainment, music, food and contests for audiences of all ages.

A pancake breakfast at 8:15 a.m. will kick off the day’s festivities, with campus and community booths opening at 9 a.m. Scheduled activities include live music by local performers, a ’60s fashion show, Jazzercise and comedy improv groups.

At 12:30 p.m. a pep rally will be held at Tracy Plaza, featuring the WSU band, coaches and student-athletes.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Biggest Loser Justin Pope at the Wildcat Block Party, Weber State University

Join us at the Wildcat Block Party this Friday to get an autograph and picture with last season's Biggest Loser contestant Justin Pope! Justin is from Logan, Utah and was teammates with Rulon Gardner on the show.

He will be at the Employee Wellness booth under the big white registration tent from 9:30 - 12:30 signing autographs, taking pictures, and sharing his story. Please stop by to say hello!

4 p.m. -8 p.m.

Fall Bridal Gathering at The Ogden Union Station

Attention all Northern Utah brides! If you’re searching for local wedding vendors and wedding inspiration, clear your weekend schedule and head to the Fall Bridal Gathering at Ogden’s historic Union Station.

The O-Town bridal show takes place Friday, August 26 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information about the bridal show, check out BridalGathering.com.

5 p.m.

Redemption Art Show, private residence, 2724 Pierce Ave.

About 250 pieces of art will be on display. Sales of the art are used to buy more art supplies, or are donated to charities helping at-risk children and victims of crimes.

For more information, call 801-686-8026.

5:30 p.m.

All-ages Argentine Tango at the Golden Hours Center, 650 25th Street

801-510-4601, www.wasatchtango.org

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Family Pool Party at the Swenson Gym Pool, Weber State University

The Nontraditional Student Center is sponsoring a free "Family Pool Party" in conjunction with WSU's Blast Back to the 60's Block Party. Parents must accompany children. Bring your own flotation device, fins, snorkels, and food. "Purple Pals" Club members receive a free beach ball! Call Nontrad at 801-626-7794 for more information if needed.

7 p.m.

Open Mic Night at Borrowed Earth Emporium, 2242 Washington Boulevard

Ogden Raptors vs. Missoula Osprey at Lindquist Field

7:30

Spencer King from the Carolina Comedy Festival & Kevin Nealon Show, Wiseguys Comedy Club, 269 25th St

Spencer King is an up and coming comedy superstar. He's just making his way across the country convincing everyone else. Spencer is incredibly honest and isn't afraid to talk about his own issues and demons. His approach to taking on his own struggles with mental illness and his unapologetic approach to discussing things like attempted suicide and his love/hate relationship with his cat make him one of the most interesting performers you will ever see. Come and experience the journey through the mind of a manic depressive, but good hearted funny man.

8:00pm - 1:00am

WSU's Foam Party, Bell Tower Plaza, Weber State University

Come get your groove on and start the school year out right! Join us at this upcoming Friday, August 26th, at the Bell Tower Plaza! There will be food, a photo Booth, airbrush tattoos, and inflatables! With special guests: DJ Marcus Wing & Balloon Artist John Cassidy.

9 p.m.

Karaoke at Lighthouse Sports Bar, 130 25th Street

Spell Talk at Brewskis, 244 25th Street

Fabulous Fridays at Teazers, 366 36th Street

Utah's premier nightclub night every Friday. Doors open at 9 p.m., $5 cover. DJ Licious plus karaoke in the front room. Take the free shuttle to and from |Teazers: call 801-698-6730.

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All eight candidates for mayor of Ogden will participate in this public forum moderated by Kimbal Wheatley. Union station.

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