OGDEN, Utah – The community is invited to celebrate the Dumke Arts Plaza Season Kick-Off on Friday, April 7, from 6-9 p.m. The venue is located at 445 25th Street, on the corner of 25th Street and Ogden Avenue.
The event which is curated by Weber State University will serve as the plaza’s second exhibition launch, featuring selected work by renowned Utah artists Michael Whiting and Tyrone Davies. Performances by Tribalovedancer and music by Infusion Rock will showcase the versatility of programming in this space. Speakers will provide remarks at 6 p.m. Performances will immediately follow for the duration of the evening in conjunction with Ogden City’s First Friday Art Stroll.
The Dumke Arts Plaza serves as a venue to share world-class art exhibitions with the community in an outdoor civic space. Weber State University’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and the Department of Visual Art & Design proudly curate exhibitions at the Dumke Arts Plaza. A selection of work by renowned Utahn sculptor Michael Whiting and Utahn filmmaker Tyrone Davies will be displayed during the exhibition. The exhibition includes LEVEL UP by Whiting, and Davies’ curated video installation, CAULDRON.
LEVEL UP is a 15-year retrospective of Whiting’s distinctive style characterized by steel minimalist pixelated abstract sculptures inspired by early video games.
The highest level I’ve ever gotten on Ms. Pac-Man is level 12. It is the fourth maze and just a couple of mazes after the cutscene of a stork bringing a baby Pac-Man to Ms. Pac-Man and Pac-Man. Early video games were all about High Scores, and with each level, you went up and things got harder. You, the player, had to “level up” your playing ability to keep going. My work explores the visual connection between minimalism and early video games. The sculptures in the Plaza represent animals, figures, and objects as pixelated abstractions. I limit my image-making to the same constraints that governed early pixel-based technologies. I use a minimal number of squares to create an image. The works I create are constructed using steel and automotive paint- materials traditionally used to build the minimalist sculpture. The pixelated sculptures have been placed in the Plaza on multiple levels. They are the digital made physical. And the viewer can move up and down the levels to interact with them – more like Donkey Kong, but without a giant gorilla throwing barrels at you… I like seeing them together. It feels like leveling up. – Michael Whiting.
Davies’ film curation CAULDRON is an amalgamation of various video styles by an array of U.S. and international artists. Davies states:
This collection is an international mix… that includes ten short works by eight video makers: Tony Gault (Denver, CO), Elizabeth Henry (Denver, CO), Van McElwee (St. Louis, MO), Tim Sullivan (San Francisco, CA), Rosa Menkman (The Netherlands), Carlos Castro (Bogota, Columbia), Ryan Wylie (San Francisco, CA), and Timothy David Orme (Marina, CA). From art jokes to deep transcendental projects, each maker offers something very different. The best way to appreciate this program is to stand (or sit) still, watch, and listen.
For more information about the Whiting and Davies exhibitions presented by Weber State University, please visit https://weber.edu/shawgallery.html. These exhibitions will be on view to the public from April 7, 2023, through August 4, 2023. The exhibitions are presented in partnership with Ogden city and is made possible by the generous support of the Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation, the Matthew S. Browning Center for Design, and the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities.
The Dumke Arts Plaza is an arts-focused community space, a dynamic outdoor gallery, and an intimate performance venue. It was designed to inspire creativity, elevate diverse perspectives, and anchor Ogden as a hub for contemporary art featuring major art installations, as well as community-led arts programming ranging from small concerts, to dance performances, to video art. The evening’s presentation of dance company Tribalovedancer and Latin Rock band Infusion Rock will showcase this versatility and serve as creative fodder for future community-led programming.
For more information about the Dumke Arts Plaza, please visit ogdencity.com/DumkeArtsPlaza. Ogden City encourages community members and organizations interested in hosting arts programming and events at the Dumke Arts Plaza to attend this event and/or visit the website for more information.
Haynie & Company is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Accounting Today as a Top 100 Firm for the second consecutive year. This year we are ranked 84 in the nation, from 93, and the second-largest CPA firm in the Mountain Region. There are over 46,000 public accounting firms in the United States, ranging in size from small local accounting practices to large international CPA firms. Joining the Top 100 makes us part of an exclusive group.
Exceeding Expectations
Being named Top 100 for the second consecutive year will continue to be a goal for Haynie & Company for the years to come. There are several key reasons growth is a primary goal for our firm. Growth allows us to offer extended services for our clients. It also allows us to retain and attract top talent, tools, and resources. We are here to exceed expectations for our clients. Offering diverse services and an exceptional staff allows us to do that.
Firm Highlights
Haynie & Company has experienced a significant increase in revenue growth of nearly 23%, which can be attributed to its focus on a new management structure toward “a one-firm-feel driven by line of business.” Haynie & Company has expanded its services by introducing new services such as R&D, fund accounting, and wealth management. We’re excited to stay on this trajectory by bringing in talented firms and team members who fit our unique culture.
Haynie Culture
Growing a firm is only as effective as the team members who make it happen. Our focus on employee retention translates into long-term, satisfied customers. We’ve found that focusing on relationships and showing people we care is a surefire way to run a happy and successful business. We value and appreciate each client and employee in the Haynie & Company family. Thank you to everyone who helped move Haynie & Company forward in 2023!
Learn more about Haynie & Company at www.haynieCPAs.com.
Julianne Gale
Marketing Coordinator
OGDEN, Utah – Among the thousands of seniors finishing their last semester at Weber State University this spring, another kind of senior is relaunching her educational journey – and gaining millions of followers in the process.
Sharon Barber, 79, is earning an associate’s degree at Weber State after taking a 40-year break to work and raise a family. She has five children, 16 grandchildren and recently welcomed her ninth great-grandchild.
“I’m a nontraditional student in every sense of the word,” Barber said. “When I first started classes, I was kind of an anomaly. I got a few strange looks. But I decided I’m going to go in there like any other student, with a positive attitude. Now I’m feeling like I’m in my element.”
Although she had some college experience, Barber spent four decades doing everything from sales to substitute teaching to starting her own publishing company. In the back of her mind, she always wanted to finish what she started.
She now plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in creative writing at Weber State after finishing her associate’s degree.
Barber calls herself a writer at heart, having written hundreds of poems and the beginnings of several books. She wanted “more guidance, more expertise, more instruction” from professors and chose Weber State because it was already in the family. Two of her sons graduated from WSU.
“When you haven’t been to school for 40 years, everything is hard,” she said. “But I have just met the most amazing, kind, considerate, helpful students that have helped me on this journey.”
At first, Barber wondered what fellow students would think of her, not only because of her age, but because she has spasmodic dysphonia, which causes her voice to shake. To face that fear, she took a public speaking class.
“I thought, if I nip this in the bud, I’ll be able to do anything,” she said. “I met many friends in that class, and I got an A.”
Since then, Barber has become beloved in her classes, offering hugs and high fives to much younger classmates.
College isn’t the only realm where Barber is a bit older than her peers; she’s also gained more than 2.3 million followers on TikTok, where fans know her as “grandmagreat.”
Barber became interested in the social media platform in 2020 when her daughter and granddaughter recorded a TikTok video in her backyard.
“My daughter said, ‘Mom, you would be so good at TikTok. You love people, you’re funny, you’re spontaneous, you’re likeable, people love you. Why don’t we do a TikTok?’ And I said OK, and I created my platform.”
Since her first video, Barber has used TikTok to share encouraging messages and snippets of campus life as a “senior” at Weber State. She also hosts a cooking segment called “Simply Delicious,” where she livestreams from her kitchen.
With some videos racking up over 12 million views, Barber said she’s grateful to serve as a grandmother figure to what she calls her “TikTok grandchildren.”
She receives thousand of comments and messages each week and does her best to respond to all of them.
“There are so many people looking for someone to care, to reach out, to tell them they’re enough, to tell them that they can do hard things,” she said. “I don’t have any degree in psychology or sociology, but I have at least 50 years of good experience in dealing with life. And all I can offer is just what I know, what I feel.”
Barber is best known for her motto, “I can do hard things” – a message she’s proud to share with those who are struggling to believe in themselves. She ends most of her videos looking directly into the camera and saying, “I love you.”
“Love is an energy that you can put out there in the universe,” Barber said. “I believe that social media is a means of doing that. And I hope that ‘I love you’ resonates with whoever’s needing that.”
As for the future, Barber expects to earn her bachelor’s degree at age 84 and would also like to ring in her 80s by skydiving.
“I’m always looking for more challenges,” she said.
Bryan Magaña
Public Relations Director, bryanmagana@weber.edu
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University will host its 14th annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit at the Ogden campus March 23–24.
This year’s theme, “Connect & Amplify Impact,” aims to highlight the importance of working together as businesses, non-profits, higher education and government sectors collaborate to solve climate challenges.
“The heart of the summit is inviting people to come together and find where we can support healthy thriving communities, economies and ecosystems,” said Bonnie Christiansen, Sustainability Practices and Research Center manager. “The energetic dynamic partnerships that come out of the summit have kept it going for the last 13 years.”
On March 23, the symposium will feature breakout sessions on topics ranging from global climate change to the Inflation Reduction Act. It will also feature two keynote speakers: Nalini Nadkarni, forest ecologist and creator of the Initiative to bring Science Programs to the Incarcerated, and Larry Confino, an independent documentary producer and director.
On March 24, participants can also attend two extra workshops. The first covers securing financing for energy projects and the second covers building electrification and energy savings.
Registration is required for the summit’s workshops and breakout sessions. For a full schedule of events, pricing and registration information, visit the Intermountain Sustainability Summit webpage.
The summit is Utah’s largest sustainability conference and has been held in Ogden since 2010. It has attracted hundreds of sustainability professionals and emerging leaders from business, government, nonprofit and academic sectors.
“The summit is unique because it creates a space where people are learning, building relationships and creating collaborative efforts,” Christiansen said.
Bryan Magaña
Public Relations Director, bryanmagana@weber.edu
Wildcat MicroFund expands with $1.2 million gift from America First Credit Union
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University’s Wildcat MicroFund has received a $1.2 million gift from America First Credit Union to expand its services throughout Utah.
The Wildcat MicroFund focuses on serving socially and economically disadvantaged communities throughout northern Utah, offering cash grants of up to $3,000 and additional networking opportunities to Weber State students and area entrepreneurs.
The $1.2 million gift will allow the fund to expand its services to Utah communities beyond Weber, Davis, Morgan and Box Elder counties.
“We serve the next generation of entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to test their ideas in a real-world setting and bring brand awareness to their local communities,” said Catherine Holbrook Clark, manager of the Wildcat MicroFund. “The opportunities that this funding provides not only make a profound impact on the entrepreneurs themselves, but on their families and the community as well.”
Since 2018, the microfund has awarded over 300 grants to businesses in a variety of industries, including construction, education, outdoor recreation and tourism.
Ogden resident Tania Rodriguez is a recent recipient of a microfund grant. Rodriguez operates Los Churros del Norte, a traveling food stand that serves up churros, buñuelos and other Mexican food. SHe worked several different jobs before she decided to pursue her true passion – cooking. Learn more about her in the video below.
“My churros are made from scratch, by hand, and they taste just like a small piece of my beautiful country of Mexico,” she said. “Making churros gives me the opportunity to share something special.”
When the truck that transports her churro cart broke down, Rodriguez couldn’t afford to fix or replace it. A friend told her to apply to the microfund, and she received enough money to buy a new truck to keep working at local events.
America First Credit Union “could not be happier to partner with the Wildcat MicroFund,” said Tammy Gallegos, AFCU’s chief strategic engagement officer.
“The Wildcat MicroFund is an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to launch, build and grow their venture,” she said. “We’re thrilled that through this program we get to be part of the journey for individuals furthering innovation here in Utah.”
“The most fulfilling part of being a small business owner is that I’m a step closer to making my American dream a reality,” she said.
For more information, visit the Wildcat MicroFund website.
Bryan Magaña
Publice Relations Director, bryanmagana@weber.edu
Fiber Optic Network Coming to North Ogden All West Communications Expansion Welcomed by Mayor Berube
NORTH OGDEN, UTAH | February 22, 2023 – All West Communications today announced plans to expand its multi-gig fiber optic internet, streaming TV service, and digital phone solutions to the residents of North Ogden, Utah. The expansion will include more than 113 miles of fiber and duct and will provide services to over 7750 homes and businesses in North Ogden. All West Communications is constructing their network through private funding at no cost to North Ogden City.
All West President, Matthew Weller commented, “We are pleased to bring new fiber infrastructure to North Ogden. All West has a mission to deliver uninterrupted, accessible, and affordable 100% Fiber Optic Internet service that both handles today’s internet needs and anticipates tomorrows.” This new expansion highlights the company’s rapid regional development and growth plans for the future.
North Ogden City Mayor, S. Neal Berube stated, “We are thrilled to coordinate with All West Communications as they build a fiber network within the city. Having high speed internet available at each home and business will improve the quality of life for residents and benefit businesses. North Ogden wholeheartedly supports this project and appreciates All West’s commitment to our community.” All West Communication’s fiber internet enables symmetrical speeds that are essential for today’s applications. These include video conferencing, telemedicine, cloud computing, and multiplayer gaming. All West fiber is built for the future, using the best technology available – with speed tiers of up to 8 Gbps for residential and 10 Gbps for businesses.
All West also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), an FCC program that reduces the monthly cost of internet service for qualified households. To learn more about ACP, please visit www.affordableconnectivity.gov (Home – ACP – Universal Service Administrative Company).
All West will fully fund the $16M project, and engineering work has already begun. Construction will start in March 2023.
For more information on All West Communications’ fiber expansion and timeline, visit their website at https://info.allwest.com/north-ogden or call (833) 690-1296.
Emma Stitzer
Marketing Coordinator, emma.stitzer@allwest.com
Announcement of Executive Director Transition
February 16, 2023 – Ogden, UT. After nearly a decade of working to further Ogden Downtown Alliance’s mission and values, Kim Bowsher announced in January of 2023 she will be stepping down as Executive Director effective February 15, 2023. Kim was a founding member of Ogden Downtown Alliance and has continued to be a driving force of the organization’s growth and success. A brief sample of her many accomplishments include:
- Establishing the Ogden Downtown Alliance
- Developing the Ogden Downtown Alliance’s mission work into a six-pillar model, with programs behind each pillar – driving a ~$20M economic impact through events programming alone in 2022.
- Establishing the new Farmers Market Ogden in 2016, leading the community-favorite event to being named ‘Indie Ogden Best Project of the Year,’ ‘Best Event,’ ‘Best Place for Family Fun’ and more.
- Growing Farmers Market Ogden’s SNAP, and other market incentive programs, more than 400 percent since 2016.
- Serving on a variety of community boards, including Visit Ogden, GOAL Foundation, Junior League of Ogden, and Ogden Food Council.
The vision, passion and leadership of Kim will be greatly missed by Ogden Downtown Alliance’s staff, board of directors, sponsors, business owners and community partners alike. Over the next few months, a hiring committee led by Board chair, Danette Pulley will be conducting a thorough search to find Ogden Downtown Alliance’s next Executive Director. It is the priority of the hiring committee to find a collaborative leader passionate about community building with the ability to create growth fro the organization in alignment with Ogden Downtown Alliance’s mission: to increase economic vitality and community vibrancy in the downtown through arts, events, placemaking and destination development.
In the interim, the Ogden Downtown Alliance staff remains committed to the mission and hard at work under the joint leadership of Haille VanPatten, head of Marketing and Public Relations and Thomas Kiernan, Fund Development Director.
Applications are now being accepted for the Executive Director position. The leadership position description and qualifications can be found at ogdendowntown.com/employment and will remain open until filled. Inquiries, nominations, and candidate applications should be directed electronically with “ODA ED” in the subject line to odaedsearch@gmail.com. Applications must include a cover letter and resume or CV. The selection committee is available to answer questions or supply further information as requested. All inquiries or referrals will be held in strict confidence.
We wish Kim the best of luck in her next chapter and ask for your help in identifying qualified candidates who can help Ogden Downtown Alliance continue its mission work moving forward.
See job posting here.
About Ogden Downtown Alliance
Recently awarded Best of State in Community Development, the Ogden Downtown Alliance is a 501(c)(3) committed to increasing economic vitality and community vibrancy throughout Ogden’s Central Business District. We support local commerce through placemaking, destination marketing, focused community programming and events. We create and promote a dynamic epicenter for arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences in Ogden’s downtown.
IRS announces special Saturday hours for face-to-face help; dozens of Taxpayer Assistance Centers open across the nation
WASHINGTON – As part of a continuing effort to improve service this tax season, the Internal Revenue Service today announced special Saturday hours for the next four months at Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) across the country.
The special Saturday availability across the nation will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on February 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13. Offices in dozens of states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will be open during this special four-month event, with no appointments required. More than 40 locations currently plan to be open on February 11, with 58 offices currently scheduled for March 11. The IRS encourages taxpayers to visit a special IRS.gov page for the latest information on the special Saturday hours.
“These Saturday openings are part of the extra steps the IRS is taking to make a difference for taxpayers,” said Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell. “IRS employees are working hard to help people by making improvements across our operations. These walk-in locations are critical, and funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is allowing us to add more employees across the nation to better assist taxpayers this filing season and beyond. These special Saturday hours will help people get the services they need.”
The IRS encourages everyone to first check IRS.gov for information about these special openings before traveling to an office. They may even find an online resource to resolve their tax concern to avoid a trip.
At these offices, called TACs, people receive in-person help from IRS employees. Normally, these centers are not open on Saturdays, and people must have appointments to receive services.
During these Saturday hours, people can walk-in for all services routinely offered at an office, except for making cash payments. They can also ask about setting up an Online Account and getting an Identity Protection PIN among other topics.
To see which TACs will be open, visit IRS.gov/saturdayhours.
Services provided
The IRS’s Contact Your Local Office site lists all services provided at specific TACs.
If someone has questions about a tax bill or IRS audit or they need help resolving a tax problem, they’ll receive assistance from IRS employees specializing in those services. If these employees aren’t available, the individual will receive a referral for these services. IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service employees may also be available to help with some issues.
Professional foreign language interpretation will be available in many languages through an over-the-phone transition service. For deaf or hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services, IRS staff will schedule appointments for a later date. Alternatively, these individuals can call TTY/TDD 800-829-4059 to make an appointment.
Come prepared
For people visiting these offices, individuals should bering the following documents:
- Current government-issued photo identification,
- Social Security cards or ITINs for themselves and all members of their household, including their spouse and dependents (if applicable),
- Any IRS letters or notices received and related documents,
- For identity verification services, two forms of identification and, if filed, a copy of the tax return for the year in question.
During the visit, IRS staff may also request the following information:
- A current mailing address,
- Proof a bank account information included on a tax return to receive payments or refunds by direct deposit.
Tax return preparation options
While tax return preparation is not a service offered at IRS TACs, information will be shared about available local free tax preparation options. Help is also available using the following services:
- Eligible individuals or families can get free help preparing their tax return at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.To find the closest free tax return preparation help, use the VITA Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887.
- To find an AARP Tax-Aide site, use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call 1-888-227-7669.
- Any individual or family earning $73,000 or less in 2022 can use tax software through IRS Free File at no cost. There are products in English and Spanish.
- MilTax, a Department of Defense program, offers free return preparation software and electronic filing for federal tax returns and up to three state income tax returns. It’s available for all military members, and some veterans, with no income limit.
Help available 24/7 at IRS.gov
The fastest and easiest way for people to get the help they need is through IRS.gov. Go to www.irs.gov for more information. Available resources include:
- Where’s My Refund?, check refund status and estimated delivery date.
- Get Transcript, view and print a tax transcript online.
- Payments, get information on a variety of payments methods, including cash.
- Direct Pay, make tax payments or estimated tax payments for free from a checking or saving account.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, individuals or businesses can make all types of federal tax payments.
- Online Payment Agreement, set up installment payments to pay taxes owed.
- Where’s My Amended Return, track the status of an amended return.
- Interactive Tax Assistant and FAQs, get answer to many tax law questions.
- All IRS Forms and Publications, find and download current tax forms, instructions and publications.
Those without access to the internet can call 800-829-3676 to order tax forms by mail.
For additional information on available services, see IRS Publication 5136, IRS Services Guide.
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Saunders Construction Announces Change in Leadership
OGDEN, UT – Saunders Construction, a four-generation construction firm started in 1908 in Ogden, Utah, is announcing a change in the leadership of the company. Casey B. Hall has been named President and General Manager, Edward T. Saunders is the CEO, A. Craig Saunders will continue as Vice President, and Lori Robertson will remain as Secretary. Saunders Construction does a variety of commercial construction, specializing in medical remodels and tenant improvements.
Moving forward, Saunders Construction will continue building based on the same principles of honesty, integrity, forthrightness and dedication that have been its trademark for over 114 years.
Casey Hall, the new company president, has been with Saunders Construction for 23 years. He started as a laborer and through hard work and dedication became a superintendent and then a project manager and estimator. He has an extensive resume that includes construction of many new commercial buildings, several new chapels and remodels for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, state and government projects, the Ogden and Weber School Districts, and other prominent businesses along the Wasatch Front. Since 2010, Saunders Construction has been focusing on medical remodels and tenant improvements. These specialty projects include a cardiology office, sleep labs, optometry and plastic surgery clinics, imaging facilities and operating rooms.
Every aspect of construction, from demolition to roofing, can be completed by our own experienced personnel or through the relationships we have with reputable subcontractors in all trades that we know and trust. Our superintendents, Steve Thompson, John Hall, Will Harkness, Ethan Moser, Matt Squires and Trevor Trotta are all hardworking and dedicated and have the knowledge and ability to bring each job to successful completion.
Although there are many larger construction firms in the state, we believe there are none with a better reputation or legacy than that of Saunders Construction.
For more information about Saunders Construction, please visit https://saunders1.com/.
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Announces Entertainment Lineup
FORT HALL, ID, February 6 – Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces an exciting Entertainment Lineup of concerts and shows. Bringing world-class entertainment to Eastern Idaho continues, and the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel looks forward to hosting these upcoming events.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned to Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel’s Facebook page for a special access code.
All other tickets for these upcoming events will go on sale Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Entertainment Lineup
Midland Concert
Friday, June 2, 2023 | 8 p.m. | Outdoor Concert | Ticket Pricing: $39 – $150
Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX, lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound, rounded out with lead guitarist/vocalist Jess Carson and bass player/vocalist Cameron Duddy. Rooted in tradition in both sound and style, the trio initially garnered attention by playing clubs in the region. Their critically acclaimed sophomore album Let It Roll (Big Machine Records) earned the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales cart upon release, receiving praise from outlets such as Rolling Stone, Variety, NPR, and Entertainment Weekly, among others. Wystrach, Carson, and Duddy all played an integral role in writing the 14-track album with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. The album was produced by Dann Huff, McAnally, and Osborne and was a follow-up to the critically acclaimed, gold-certified debut album, On The Rocks (Big Machine Records). Launching in 2017 with rave reviews, On The Rocks was declared “The Year’s Best Country Album” by the Washington Post. Their 2x Platinum-certified chart-topping debut “Drinkin’ Problem,” which offers an international nod to Country music reminiscent of the 1970s and 80s, earned the band their first GRAMMY® Awards nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Midland was also named New Vocal Group of the Year at the 2018 ACM Awards and was nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the 2020 CMA Awards.
Ja Rule & Ashanti Concert
Friday, July 7, 2023 | 8 p.m. | Outdoor Concert | Ticket Pricing: $39 – $150
Ja Rule
Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single “Holla Holla.” From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Between Me and You” with Christina Milian, “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” with Jennifer Lopez, “Always on Time” with Ashanti, “Mesmerize” also with Ashanti, and “Wonderful” with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the best-selling rapper in 2001.
Ashanti
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, and author burst onto the music scene with her smash hit, self-titled album, Ashanti. It landed the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 and R&B album charts, selling a whopping 504,593 units in its first week. This set a SoundScan record as the most albums sold by any debut female artist in the chart’s history and granted her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Throughout her 20-year career, Ashanti has released six studio albums and received several illustrious rewards, including eight Billboard Awards, a Grammy, two American Music Awards, two Soul Train Awards, and six ASCAP Awards. She has reigned at the top as one of Billboard’s “Top Females of the Decade from 2000-2010” and continues to break Billboard records having a Hot 100 entry every decade in the 2000s, 2010s, & 2020s.
Upcoming Entertainment
Chris Janson – March 24, 2023
The Clairvoyants – April 8, 2023
Midland – June 2, 2023
Lee Brice – June 23, 2023
Ja Rule & Ashanti – July 7, 2023
To purchase tickets, go to shobangaming.com. Additional information, as well as our most recent media releases, may be found at shobangaming.com.
About Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel is home to an 85 thousand-square-foot gaming operation, 156 hotel rooms, the largest ballroom in the region at 15 thousand square feet, full-service Cedar Spa, six food and beverage outlets, and High Stakes Bingo Hall.
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes owns and operates three gaming properties, including the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, Sage Hill Casino and Travel Center, and Bannock Peak Casino and Truck Stop. The Economic Growth Plan continues to evolve for the health and benefit of the Tribal membership and the Eastern Idaho Region.
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