At 20 years old, Everett Ruess disappeared. It was 1934 and Ruess was on a long journey of self-discovery into canyons around Escalante, Utah. He’s become well-known for what he left behind – essays, poetry and artwork. A collection of his block prints is currently on display at the Moab Museum, tracing his wanderings from the California coast to the desert southwest. Today on the news, we speak to a local artist who says Ruess’ work still has meaning for contemporary creators.

// Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Doug McMurdo of The Times-Independent discusses a 1973 cold case being re-opened by the Moab Police Department, Grand’s approval of an alternative-dwelling plan and SkyWest flight security breaches at Canyonlands Field Regional Airport. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News talks about the potential closure of the World Famous Woody’s Tavern due to a minor code violation. She also discusses a new community garden next to WabiSabi thrift store and a profile of artist Sam Metzner.

// Show Notes:

// Photo: Printing workshops and other Everett-Ruess inspired creative opportunities will be held in partnership with the Moab Museum this winter. The workshops are in conjunction with an exhibit of the young artists’ block prints.

// Moab Museum: Block Prints By Everett Ruess

https://moabmuseum.org/exhibit/ruess-block-prints/

// Music is ‘Time to Live’ by Dan Bern

https://danbern.bandcamp.com/track/wilderness-song

// Weekly News Reel Mentions:

// The Times-Independent: New MPD detective heats up cold case

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/new-mpd-detective-heats-up-cold-case/

// The Times-Independent: County approves alt-dwelling plan

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-approves-alt-dwelling-plan/

// The Times-Independent: Short on staff, SkyWest flight security breaches spotted by TSA

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/short-on-staff-skywest-flight-security-breaches-spotted-by-tsa/

// Moab Sun News: Woody’s faces forfeiture of license

https://moabsunnews.com/2022/11/17/woodys-faces-forfeiture-of-license/

// Moab Sun News: “The world is nothing without art”

https://moabsunnews.com/2022/11/17/the-world-is-nothing-without-art/

// Moab Sun News: Community Gardens builds new plot - New garden located next to WabiSabi

https://moabsunnews.com/2022/11/17/community-gardens-builds-new-plot-new-garden-located-next-to-wabisabi/