Sunday, May 1, 2011

Fireside: Anita Stansfield


Sunday: June 12, 2011
7:00 p.m.
2120 W Gentile - Layton

Anita Stansfield has been the reigning queen of LDS romantic fiction for more than a decade, although her general market releases have been among her readers favorites. Her work has shattered the stereotypes of romance novels with her trademark ability to combine great storytelling with intense psychological depth as she focuses on the emotional struggles of the human experience. Her novels cover a huge spectrum, from the eighteenth century to the present, from heart warming to heart stopping. Hundreds of thousands of readers agree: Anita Stansfield's characters and the lives they lead are not easy to forget

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fireside: Jon McNaughton

Sunday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
270 North 400 East Centerville, Utah.
Please stay after for refreshments.


Hopefully you have seen his beautiful paintings, if not check out his website.


Jon McNaughton went to BYU on a full tuition art scholarship. He graduated with a BFA with an emphasis in illustration. He is an established artist from Utah whose new painting has attracted the international attention of millions over the last two years. Highly detailed religious and patriotic subjects are the focus of these paintings. His experiences and faith are the inspiration for his work. He painting are described as French Barbizon Impressionism which was popular from 1830-1875. Many artists including, Degas, Pissaro, Picaso collected these works of art. Monet was quoted as saying of one particular painting, "There is only one master here - Corot. Compared to him, the rest of us are nothing, absolutely nothing."

French Barbizon is recognized by the softness of the landscape, subtle tones of colors, and the scenes of simple country life. Before 1912, French Barbizon Impressionism was one of the most collected works of art in the world. After WWI the public wanted to be more progressive and began to disregard anything "old fashioned". This particular painting style became forgotten - until today. Through a lifetime of research and careful study Jon has become recognized as the premier French Barbizon Impressionist.

Jon said, “There are three kinds of people who view my paintings; those who like it, those who hate it, and those who simply don’t understand. I am especially interested in this last category. I hope my work will create conversation and reach people on a deeper level. I like to use metaphor and multiple levels of meaning to reach my viewer. If it makes them think and feel then it is successful.”

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Fireside: Witnesses of Christ











Witnesses of Christ
Sunday, April 17, 2011
7:00 p.m.
2120 W Gentile Layton

Come enjoy a spiritual evening of uplifting music with all your mid single friends from throughout the Wasatch Front. The evening will include performances by a regional mid single choir, special musical numbers, and congregational sing-alongs. Please feel free to invite friends, and stay after to socialize and enjoy refreshments.


Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Fireside: Chris Williams

Sunday: March 13, 2011
7:00 p.m.
270 North 400 East - Centerville


On Feb. 9, 2007, The Williams family vehicle was hit by a drunk driver killing his wife Michelle, who was five months pregnant at the time, 11-year-old Benjamin and 9-year-old Anna. Sam and Chris survived the crash. Michael was not with them in the car.

Chris was born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT and attended Skyline High School.He married the former Michelle Dorny, also of Salt Lake City, UT and they had four children together; John Michael – currently a senior at Highland High School, Benjamin David, Anna Elizabeth, and Samuel Thomas – a student in the 4th grade at Upland Terrace Elementary.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Utah and is currently employed as an Energy & Utilities Executive at IBM, having worked in the Information Technology industry his entire career.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Fireside: Kalai

Sunday, January 9, 2011
7:00 p.m.
2120 W Gentile, Layton


Kalai is urban vintage. The Hawaiian Born, Alaska raised, is an old school young buck with do anything, anytime, at any level, musical talent. Besides being a lyrical BIGfoot, instrumentally this guy puts the “Z” in skillz. His music ranges coast to coast with soft ballads, edgy blues, straight jazz, acid jazz, and yeah buddy, a little bit of his own thing. If Dave Mathews, Paul Simon, Ben Harper, James Taylor, John Mayer, B...ill Murray (Yes, the comedian.) and Béla Fleck had a baby it would surely be this guy! One might say you have to hear him to believe it, but chances are, even once you do, you won’t.