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Salt Lake City Events & Entertainment

 
Sep 28 - Nov 25
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Herding Cats: The Wild World of Artists' Books (Salt Lake City)

Interpretations of The Artist's Book are nearly as numerous as those who create them; also abundant are the perspectives from which readers can view these works. This exhibition, with selections ...

 
Sep 1
Saturday
International Vulture Awareness Day (Salt Lake City)

Venture into the world of vultures at this internationally celebrated event and spend part of your Labor Day weekend in the company of some of nature’s ultimate recyclers. Meet Tracy ...

 
Sep 1
Saturday
Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats (Salt Lake City)

The Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, finish the regular season against the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, at Spring ...

 
Sep 1
Saturday
Julie Gaisford Keyes, harp; Daniel Gaisford, cello (Salt Lake City)

Cello and harp duets and solo
pieces performed by talented
sister and brother duo.

Admission is limited to those 8 and older....

 
Sep 1
Saturday
It's Not the End of the World Tour (Salt Lake City)

Gorilla Music Presents the 2012 It's Not the End of the World Tour! See Betty Hates Everything and South of Ramona September 1st at In The Venue! Guests: Butt Kutt, ...

 
Sep 1
Saturday
Salt Flats Running Festival (Wendover)

Tired of running those hilly race courses? Never fear, the fourth annual Salt Flats Half-Marathon is here. And now it is better than ever! Along with our half-marathon, we have ...

 
Sep 1
Saturday
Sugarland (West Valley City)

In Your Hands Tour 2012 Doors open: 6:00PM, Showtime: 7:00PM Don't miss Sugarland's "In Your Hands" Tour 2012 with guests Lauren Alaina and Canaan Smith Saturday, Sep. 1st at USANA ...

 
Sep 2
Sunday
Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats (Salt Lake City)

The Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, finish the regular season against the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, at Spring ...

 
Jun 27 - Sep 2
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Saturday's Voyeur 2012 (Salt Lake City)

Closing out Salt Lake Acting Company's 2011-2012 Season is the ever-popular political musical satire Saturday's Voyeur, written for us, about us each year by Allen Nevins and Nancy Borgenicht....

 
Sep 3
Monday
Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats (Salt Lake City)

The Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, finish the regular season against the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, at Spring ...

 
Sep 3
Monday
Hank III (Salt Lake City)

Hank III brings his hellbilly sound to In The Venue September 3rd. You will not want to miss out!...

 
Aug 31 - Sep 3
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Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

Enjoy the late summer air at our Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale. You'll find exceptional bargains and deals along the brick paths of Gardner Village. It’ll truly be a shoppers ...

 
Sep 4
Tuesday
Why? (Salt Lake City)

If it's a night of funky folk-rap you want then you want to check out WHY? and guests Serengeti and Jel when they rock In The Venue September 4th!...

 
Sep 5
Wednesday
Silent Movie (Sandy)

Join us for an eventful evening of cinema. Come see classic silent movies set to live organ music. Listen to the remarkable talents of Blaine Gale as he sets the ...

 
Sep 6
Thursday
Free & Public College Financial Aid Night at Hillcrest High (Midvale)

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is visiting high schools all around Utah to provide you with all the information you need to know about saving for college, searching and ...

 
Sep 7
Friday
Wilson Phillips (Salt Lake City)

Wilson Phillips in concert...

 
Sep 7
Friday
Families Making Music: Neff Family (Salt Lake City)

Piano, vocal, and harp recital
featuring the family of David and
Debra Neff....

 
Sep 7
Friday
Olivia Newton-John (Sandy)

The Sandy Amphitheater presents Grammy award winning singer Olivia Newton-John for a sparkling summer night of hits spanning over 40 years. From "Xanadu" to "Grease," "Physical" to "Have You Never ...

 
Sep 8
Racing with Passion 5-K (Salt Lake City)

This is a 2 loop course through the beautiful grounds of "This is the Place Heritage Park." Overall Male Female Awards and Age group awards for ALL age groups. Awards ...

 
Sep 8
Saturday
Javier Clavere, piano (Salt Lake City)

Internationally acclaimed
pianist presenting works
by Granados, Chopin,
and Liszt.

Admission is limited to those 8 and older....

 
Sep 8
Decades: A Rock & Roll Journey (Sandy)

Decades is a live, fast-paced stage show that brings to life the history of rock and popular music. Featuring amazing musicians and vocalists, costume changes, choreography, and synchronized video, the ...

 
Sep 9
Sunday
Pat Metheny Unity Band (Salt Lake City)

Two shows in the same night: 7 pm and 9:30 pm With Pat, you simply never know what is coming next. But among the many things that make this ever-changing ...

 
Aug 11 - Sep 9
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Julie Morriss (Salt Lake City)

Featured Artist and Special Shows - each month a member artist will display their newest works or we will feature a special theme show.

Artist's Reception
May 18th, 6-9pm...

 
Sep 10
Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 6:00PM, Showtime: 7:00PM The Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads concert scheduled at The Rail on September 10th has been moved to The Depot. All tickets that have been ...

 
Sep 10
Monday
Melvins Lite (Salt Lake City)

In The Venue will be rockin' September 10th when Melvins Lite bring their tour in support of "Freak Puke" to town. Don't miss this show!...

 
Sep 11
Tuesday
Powerman 5000 (Salt Lake City)

Powerman 5000 Futuristic metallists POWERMAN 5000 have been plotting their next move for the past few years, and their latest step towards a global takeover is upon us, in the ...

 
Sep 11
Monday
Q&A with world renowned critic and curator Bob Nickas (Salt Lake City)

Bob Nickas will discuss his curatorial practice and cultural politics in contemporary art. Bob is an independent critic and curator based in New York. <iframe src="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23FFFFFF&src=utahmoca%40gmail.com&color=%232952A3&ctz=America%2FDenver" style=" border-width:0 " width="800" ...

 
Sep 12
Wednesday
Free & Public College Financial Aid Night at West High (Salt Lake City)

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is visiting high schools all around Utah to provide you with all the information you need to know about saving for college, searching and ...

 
Sep 13
Monday
American Diabetes Associations Safe at School Workshop (Salt Lake City)

Is your child living with diabetes? Do you have concerns about the care they are receiving at school? This workshop will help you understand the laws and rights your child ...

 
Sep 13
Thursday
Night School (Salt Lake City)

School is in session at Clark Planetarium and scientific discovery is at the top of our syllabus. Join them Night School, our new quarterly lecture series. Topics range across scientific ...

 
Sep 13
Westminster Presents 'Making Private Problems Public Issues (Salt Lake City)

As part of the 2012-2013 Bastian Foundation Diversity Lecture Series, Westminster hosts a lecture by Mary Romero entitled "Making Private Problems Public Issues: Revisioning a Social Justice Approach to Carework” ...

 
Sep 13
Thursday
Free & Public College Financial Aid Night at Hunter High (West Valley City)

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is visiting high schools all around Utah to provide you with all the information you need to know about saving for college, searching and ...

 
Sep 14
Friday
Freedoms Foundation Concert (Salt Lake City)

This concert features the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square under the direction of Mack Wilberg. It celebrates the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United ...

 
May 21 - Sep 14
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Lunch Bunch Concerts (Salt Lake City)

Invite your friends, co-workers, and clients for lunch at the Gallivan Center! Gallivan Plaza provides live entertainment every weekday afternoon (excluding holidays) May thru September from Noon-1PM. Get out into ...

 
Sep 15
Saturday
Gabriel, trumpet ensemble (Salt Lake City)

Collection of jubilant and
reverent songs of praise arranged
for seven trumpets blended with
organ, keyboard, and percussion.

Admission is limited to those 8 and older....

 
Aug 17 - Sep 15
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Beauty and the Beast (Magna)

Belle is a dreamer who dreams of something more than the provincial life of town. But in trying to be brave and find her papa she is captured by a ...

 
Sep 16
Sunday
Henry Rollins (Salt Lake City)

Doors 7 pm | Show 8 pm In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many ...

 
Sep 16
Sunday
Static-X (Salt Lake City)

Static-X will unleash their heavy metals sounds when their tour with guests The Browning and Davey Suicide storms into In The Venue September 16th. Be there!...

 
Sep 6 - Sep 16
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Utah State Fair (Salt Lake City)

The largest single annual event in Utah, the Utah State Fair, returns September 08-18, 2011 and It's All Here! Entertainment, food, events, and fun. The Dish Network Grandstand will feature ...

 
Sep 18
Tuesday
Free & Public College Financial Aid Night at Bingham High (South Jordan)

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is visiting high schools all around Utah to provide you with all the information you need to know about saving for college, searching and ...

 
Sep 19
Wednesday
Kreator with Accept (Salt Lake City)

Two dynamic German forces have merged to co-headline a North American Teutonic Terror Attack in the most high-powered touring bill of 2012: KREATOR and ACCEPT. Opening the 23-show trek through ...

 
Sep 19
Wednesday
Atmosphere (Salt Lake City)

Atmosphere and special guests I Self Devine and Carnage will rock the house September 19th when their tour hits In The Venue. Don't miss out!...

 
Sep 19
Wednesday
Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival (West Valley City)

Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival comes to USANA Amphitheatre on October 4th with Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine, Escape The Fate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art ...

 
Sep 20
Train (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 6:00PM, Showtime: 7:00PM Mark your calendars! Be at Gallivan Center September 20th when Train's Califormia 37 Tour with guests Mat Kearney and Andy Grammar rolls into town. Tickets ...

 
Sep 20
Domination! presents Iration & The Expendables (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 7:00PM, Showtime: 8:00PM Domination! presents Iration & The Expendables as they come to The Depot for an ALL AGES show on September 20th with special guest Cisco Adler. ...

 
Sep 21
Friday
Michelle Sundwall, soprano (Salt Lake City)

Varied vocal program of classical
works, sacred pieces, and musical
theater selections.

Admission is limited to those 8 and older....

 
Sep 22
Heart/Stroke Walk and Run (Salt Lake City)

Join them for a family-friendly event! Learn more about how you can prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke through healthy, active living....

 
Sep 22
Saturday
Saltaires barbershop chorus (Salt Lake City)

Assortment of familiar tunes
and old favorites performed in
traditional barbershop style....

 
Sep 22
Saturday
Hatebreed (Salt Lake City)

Hatebreed will bring their "10 Years of Perseverance" tour with Whitechapel and special guests All Shall Perish and Deez Nuts to In The Venue September 22nd. You will want to ...

 
Sep 22
Buckcherry (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 8:00PM, Showtime: 9:00PM Buckcherry comes to The Depot on Saturday, Sep. 22nd with Lit! Tickets are on sale now! Tickets & Venue Information: Tickets available at all Smith's ...

 
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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Women in Science Overnight (Salt Lake City)

Don't' miss this chance to meet amazing women scientist and explore the fields they study botany, paleontology, entomology, anthropology, and more through hands on project and tours....

 
Sep 25
Tuesday
History Hunt (South Jordan)

Come to the Gale Center for a night of family fun! Join this popular Gale Center History Hunt. Children of all ages can participate (children must be accompanied by an ...

 
Sep 26
Wednesday
Tomorrows Bad Seeds (Salt Lake City)

Punk-reggae band Tomorrows Bad Seeds will bring their tour in support of "The Great Escape" to In The Venue September 26th. Come check the out!...

 
Sep 27
Thursday
Boondox (Salt Lake City)

Get ready for a night with Boondox and guests Cousin Cleetus, Chop Shop, Dark Half and Mista Ice Pick September 27th at In The Venue!

All ages show....

 
Sep 27
Thursday
KELLOGGS TOUR OF GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS (West Jordan)

The 2012 Kellogg’s® Tour of Gymnastics Champions, a national tour featuring Team USA’s top performing gymnasts following the 2012 Olympic Games in London. 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin will ...

 
Sep 28
Friday
Paul Cardall, piano (Salt Lake City)

World-renowned pianist known for
his unique, heartfelt musical style
and melodic compositions.

Admission is limited to those 8 and older....

 
Sep 28
Friday
The Australian Pink Floyd (West Valley City)

Doors open: 7:00PM, Showtime: 8:00PM The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings the Exposed in the Light: World Tour 2012 to USANA Amphitheatre on Friday, Sep. 28th! Tickets on sale now! ...

 
Aug 10 - Sep 28
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The Art Barn (Salt Lake City)

David Baddley, video installation
Kent Wing, paintings

Opening Reception: August 10, 6-8 p.m.• Gallery Strolls: August 17 and September 21, 6-9 p.m....

 
Sep 29
Saturday
X96 Big Ass Show (Salt Lake City)

Sixteen years, hundreds of bands, two stages and several venues throughout the years but the X96 Big Ass Show is at Gallivan to stay! Come to the Gallivan Center for ...

 
Sep 29
Saturday
Nightwish (Salt Lake City)

First Row Talent presents

Nightwish
North American Imaginaerum Tour

with special Guests

Kamelot...

 
Sep 29
Saturday
General Relief Society Meeting (Salt Lake City)

The general Relief Society meeting will be held in the Conference Center auditorium on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. mountain time and will be broadcast to many areas ...

 
Sep 29
Saturday
Stephen Marley (Salt Lake City)

Treat yourself to a night of roots reggae with Stephen Marley and Special Guests September 29th at In The Venue!

All ages show....

 
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Red Butte Garden Fall Bulb & Native Plant Sale (Salt Lake City)

Come to the Fall Bulb & Native Plant Sale offers an exciting selection of bulbs for a variety of garden situations, including xeriscapes, dry, shady nooks, borders, naturalizing and indoor ...

 
Jun 2 - Sep 29
Saturday
FARMERS MARKET at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

The Wasatch Front Farmers' Market is excited to make Gardner Village home starting Saturday, June 2nd! The market will be held every Saturday from June 2nd-September 29th from 9 am-2 ...

 
Sep 30
Ben Howard (Salt Lake City)

Ages 16+ Doors open: 7:00PM, Showtime: 8:00PM Acoustic singer/songwriter Ben Howard comes to The Depot on September 30th! Tickets are on sale now! Tickets & Venue Information: Tickets available at ...

 
Sep 22 - Sep 30
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2012 Classic Greek Theatre Festival (Salt Lake City)

2012 Classic Greek Theatre Festival On Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23 and 28-29 at 9am, Westminster College will present Sophocles’ Antigone at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater in a totally ...

 
Sep 21 - Sep 30
Vernon God Little (Salt Lake City)

Vernon Little is in trouble. In the flea-bitten town of Martirio, Texas, Vernon’s best friend has just blown away sixteen classmates before turning the gun on himself. Soon the town ...

 
May 1 - Sep 30
Garden Tours (Salt Lake City)

World-renowned gardens surround the 35 acres of the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These gardens include 250 flower beds, more than 165,000 bedding plants, and ...

 
Sep 22 - Oct 6
Saturday
Art Fitness Training (Salt Lake City)

Art Fitness Training is a three-part program designed to increase knowledge and confidence of the contemporary art world. Participants will learn the basics of Art Fitness Training, allowing them to ...

 
Sep 7 - Oct 6
Westminster Shakes up a Utah Tradition with a Modern Twist on An (Salt Lake City)

Westminster College presents a reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone in an original production directed by Larry West for the Classical Greek Theatre Festival. The touring production runs Sept. 7 – Oct ...

 
Mar 16 - Oct 14
Make Known His Wonderful Works (Salt Lake City)

The theme of the Ninth International Art Competition is: “Make Known His Wonderful Works”...

 
Aug 4 - Oct 27
Saturday
Farmers Market South Jordan (South Jordan)

Saturday's
August - October
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

"Come experience the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, grown
by your local Utah farmers. TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!"...

 
Sep 28 - Oct 29
"Y" Light (Salt Lake City)

Back by popular demand, this OBT Halloween parody explores what life would be like for Mormon Vampires down at B"Y"U, and how they would relate to their arch enemy Ute ...

 
Sep 14 - Oct 31
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Witch Displays Out at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

The witches have officially come out to play. Shop and see our hilarious display of plump, green-faced, wart-covered witches dressed to the nines in their most wacky and witchy attire: ...

 
Sep 21 - Nov 10
Friends and Amici (Salt Lake City)

Long-time friends Pilar Pobil & Willamarie along with their amico, Italian artist, Angelo Maggi will be showing their latest works together at UTah Artist Hands....

 
Aug 30 - Nov 10
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Wicked-er! (Murray)

We’re going to the magical land of Oz and we couldn’t be more excited! In this story there’s a new villain in town. The Wicked Witch will have no other ...

 
Sep 21 - Nov 16
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Fare (Salt Lake City)

Food is linked to innumerable aspects of human existence: survival, comfort, religion, culture, economics & class, health & medicine, love, celebration, family; among many others. It is ubiquitous among humans, ...

 
Jan 1 - Nov 18
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Salt Lake City)

In dark, smoggy and feral London, Benjamin Barker has escaped from prison, returning to seek revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him, ravaged his young wife, and stole away ...

 
Sep 28 - Nov 25
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Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections (Salt Lake City)

Willard Marriott Library Book Arts Program presents Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections at Special Collections Gallery....

 
May 1 - Dec 30
Architecture Tours (Salt Lake City)

Explore the Rio Tinto Center's unique design, materials, green features and public art on a guided architecture tour. Tour schedule is subject to change. Please inquire to our Visitor Services ...

 
Sep 7 - Dec 31
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Jason Metcalf: ABRACADABRA (Salt Lake City)

Knock on wood. Grab the lucky penny. Don't cross the black cat's path. Beware the number 13. Drive a rusty nail through a lime to avoid the evil eye. Superstition ...

 
Jan 1 - Dec 31
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Laughing Stock Improv Comedy (Salt Lake City)

Utah's Longest running and most successful Improv comedy show. Featuring some of Utah's most comedic talents. This is short form improv comedy, where nothing is rehearsed. No show is the ...

 
Dec 13 - Jan 1
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Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (Salt Lake City)

A film about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is being shown in the Legacy Theater of the ...

 
Sep 22 - Jan 6
TINKERTOY Exhibit at Discovery Gateway (Salt Lake City)

There’s no limit to what kids can do in TINKERTOY®: Build Your Imagination™, a new interactive exhibit at Discovery Gateway! Giant replicas of the classic TINKERTOY® construction set provide the ...

 
Jan 6
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A Book of Mormon Fiesta: A Latin–American Celebration (Salt Lake City)

The exhibit will celebrate the rich Latin heritage within the Church by focusing on gospel truths, while highlighting both ancient and modern-day stories of faithful Latin American Saints. It is ...

 
Jan 1 - Jan 6
Sunday
Sunday Performances (Salt Lake City)

Mama's Temple Church Choir Performs each Sunday. All are welcome to come and participate in any of their services and hear this renowned inspirational Gospel Choir under the dynamic direction ...

 
Sep 28 - Jan 27
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Da Vinci The Genius (Salt Lake City)

Grande Exhibitions creator of traveling exhibitions have created the most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo to tour the world. With the assistance of Il Genio di Leonardo da Vinci Museo and ...

 
Jan 10 - Feb 14
Thursday
ALTA LADIES DAY (Alta)

This year, you can do more than "just keep up." Let our supportive staff of certified instructors clue you in to the fundamentals of women's techniques, tactics and equipment. We ...

 
Mar 12
Pottery Classes at Club Mud (West Jordan)

Club Mud is a full functioning ceramic studio offering classes and workshops in a variety of clay and glass mediums. With fourteen wheels, slab rollers, extruders, electric and gas kilns, ...

 
Sep 28 - Mar 18
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Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism (Salt Lake City)

Dale Nichols is well known as the fourth major Regionalist artist, alongside Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and John Stueart Curry. Their work, created in the Midwest during the Great ...

 
Jul 1 - Mar 31
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Guest Writers Series (Salt Lake City)

The Salt Lake City Arts Council co-sponsors the Guest Writers Series (GWS) with the University of Utah Department of English and Creative Writing Program. A monthly series, scheduled on Thursday ...

 
Sep 21 - Apr 21
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5 Blocks (Salt Lake City)

5 Blocks is an exhibition of youth artwork created in collaboration with UMFA educators by students at Hawthorne Elementary and Granger High School....

 
Sep 21 - Sep 14
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Phillips Gallery Present: Carolyn Coalson, Michael David (Salt Lake City)

Carolyn Coalson's abstract expressionist paintings contain an intensity with which one can commune. Her broad brush strokes create a translucent effect enticing the viewer to drift through her veils of ...

 
Jan 1 - Dec 1
Saturday
Off The Wall Comedy Imrov (Draper)

Off the Wall Comedy Improv. The show is an hour and a half of hilarity. We feature the art of what is known as “competitive short form improv.” You might ...

 
Jul 24 - Dec 31
Thursday
Little Scientist (Salt Lake City)

In this half hour class, children are encouraged to ask questions about nature and to seek answers through collecting things, counting and measuring, making observations, and experimenting. Little Scientist is ...

 
Jan 1
Tuesday
Preschool Storytime - Day Riverside (Salt Lake City)

ies and activities for preschoolers. Ask your librarian what is planned for the coming week....

 
Jan 1
Thursday
Book Baby - Anderson Foothill (Salt Lake City)

A fun-filled sharing experience for young children (birth to age 2) and their caregivers....

 
Dec 1 - Jan 1
Music and the Spoken Word Broadcast (Salt Lake City)

The Choir's weekly live half hour broadcast Music and the Spoken Word is the nation's longest-running network program, having run continuously since 1929. The broadcast takes place every Sunday morning ...

 
Apr 16 - Oct 16
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts (Salt Lake City)

Anyone interested in learning about Utah and her people will enjoy a visit to the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts. Located in a 150 year-old pioneer-era farmhouse in ...