Salt Lake City Events July 11, 2009
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| Concerts 448623 | Stayin' Alive: A Tribute to The Bee GeesThe Bee Gees tribute band, Stayin' Alive, performs a Memorial Day concert at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, at the SCERA box office, or at the door. Patrons sitting on the lawn are welcome to bring blankets. Chairs for lawn seating can be rented for $1 (available on a first come, first served basis). 801.225.ARTS http://www.scera.org Ongoing Daily 5/25/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $12-$18; Seniors/Students/Children (3-11) $10-$16 |
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| Concerts 448624 | Jim BrickmanAward-winning pianist Jim Brickman performs at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, at the SCERA box office, or at the door. 801.225.ARTS http://www.scera.org Ongoing Daily 6/22/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $15-$30; Seniors/Students/Children (3-11) $12-$25 |
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| Concerts 497590 | Kurt BestorLocal favorite Kurt Bestor performs some of the songs that made him so popular along the Wasatch Front. Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone or online. 801.568.2787 http://www.san... y-amphitheater 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm-10pm Cost: $12-$20 |
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| Concerts 509203 | Days of '47 Pops ConcertThe Choral Arts Society of Utah, directed by Sterling Poulson, teams up with guest artists including Joseph Paur, Joshua Creek, and Jessica Poulson. Although admission is free, tickets are required; see the website for details. 801.363.9708 http://www.daysof47.com Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: Fri & Sat 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 43188 | Mormon Tabernacle Organ RecitalThirty-minute recitals on the world-famous Tabernacle organ are given daily. Doors open 10 minutes before the recitals. http://www.lds.org Ongoing Daily 1/15/03 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Mon-Sat 12n; Sun 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Dance 497548 | Murray Arts in the Park: Ballet under the StarsThe Ballet Centre in Murray performs at the Murray Park Amphitheater. Tickets can be purchased at the door or purchase ahead of time at the Murray Park and Rec office - 296 East Murray Park Lane. 801.264.2614 http://www.murray.utah.gov Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Fri & Sat 8:30pm Cost: Adults $8; Children $6 |
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| Exhibits 509970 | All American: Defining Ourselves...Salt Lake Art Center presents All American: Defining Ourselves in a Time of Change, an exhibition featuring the works of thirteen contemporary artists. The works raise questions about the traditions and history that defines us, and explore what it means to be an American. 801.328.4201 http://www.slartcenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 443405 | Karl Bodmer: Beyond the FrontierKarl Bodmer: Beyond the Frontier is an exhibition featuring an original copy of the 1839 journal, Travels in the Interior of North America, and more than 30 large aquatint engravings by artist and adventurer Karl Bodmer. 801.581.7332 http://www.umfa.utah.edu Ongoing Daily except Mon 4/1/09 - 6/21/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 439984 | Celebrating Our HeritageCelebrating Our Heritage is an exhibition offered in conjunction with this year's Handcart Days. 801.292.0367 http://www.bdac.org Ongoing Daily except Sun 7/1/09 - 7/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon 5pm-9pm; Tue-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 2pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 431163 | For the Birds: Birdhouse ExhibitAn outdoor exhibit of hand-crafted birdhouses and birdfeeders. 801.621.7595 http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org Ongoing Daily except Sun 4/18/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During nature center hours Cost: Free with nature center admission |
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| Exhibits 507823 | The Sound of ArtWorks from Visual Art Institute students are displayed in the Children's Gallery, on the lower level of the Main Library. This exhibit features shadowbox framed art made from assorted metals, wires, string, etc., for the purpose of making sound. 801.524.8200 http://www.slcpl.org Ongoing Daily 6/4/09 - 8/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 507824 | In Your Wildest DreamsWorks from Kearns High School students are displayed in the Children's Gallery, on the lower level of the Main Library. This exhibit features colorful papier-mache creatures. 801.524.8200 http://www.slcpl.org Ongoing Daily 6/4/09 - 8/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 424757 | Toadally FrogsThe popular Toadally Frogs exhibit returns to the Utah Museum of Natural History. This traveling exhibition features live frogs from around the world, learning activities, and more. 801.581.6927 http://www.umnh.utah.edu Ongoing Daily 3/14/09 - 9/14/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 417039 | Splendid HeritageSplendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art is an exhibition featuring early Plains, Plateau, and Northeastern American Indian material from the private collection of John and Marva Warnock. The exhibit contains cultural artifacts and works of art, including beaded tobacco bags, weapons, dolls, cradles, war shirts, dresses, and moccasins. This exhibition also features a make-and-take table where visitors can create their own parfleche case, hands-on activity stations, and family backpacks that allow families to explore the horse culture of the Plains Indians. 801.581.7332 http://www.umfa.utah.edu Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/10/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 501745 | Continuous RhythmContinuous Rhythm: Designs in Navajo Weaving and Children's Art is an exhibition featuring textiles and contemporary children's artwork from the UMFA's collection. Visitors can see the shared visual language between generations of American Indian artists, explore the creative process of Navajo artists through hands-on activities, and develop a deeper understanding of one of Utah's native tribes. 801.581.7332 http://www.umfa.utah.edu Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/4/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 515667 | Desert SecretsDesert Secrets: Photography from the UMFA's Permanent Collection is an exhibition featuring photographs that confront the themes of nuclear testing, clandestine military operations, conspiracy theories, and the inherent mystery of the desert landscape itself. 801.581.7332 http://www.umfa.utah.edu Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/9/09 - 1/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 507819 | In Peru, with a Camera: Color PhotographyIn Peru, with a Camera: Color Photography is an exhibit featuring photographs taken by Alex Kravtsov. 801.594.8611 http://www.slcpl.org Ongoing Daily except Sun 7/11/09 - 8/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 493407 | Then & NowThen & Now: Selections from the Permanent Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art is an exhibition highlighting parallels between art and societal events both of the past and of our own moment. A video presentation by British artist Phil Collins is included in the exhibition. 801.581.7332 http://www.umfa.utah.edu Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/21/09 - 9/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 443156 | Mountain Music FestivalSnowbird's Mountain Music Festival (formerly known as the Folk and Bluegrass Festival) features lots of jamming and dancing, as well as food vendors, crafts, a children's bluegrass camp, and more. Some notable performers this year include Cowboy Junkies, Son Volt, The SteelDrivers, Darrell Scott, Bearfoot, and Alison Brown. Check the website for a complete line-up of artists. In addition to the daily admission passes, priority seating passes and all-festival passes are also available; see the website for pricing and details. 800.524.7397; 801.933.2200 http://www.snowbirdrc.org Ongoing Daily 7/8/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Varies; see website Cost: In advance $35/day; At the door $45/day; Children (11 & under) free w/ paid adult |
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| Fairs & Festivals 499680 | Salt Lake City Jazz FestivalA celebration of jazz featuring well-known artists from around the world. Check the festival website for a list of performers and a complete schedule. The festival also has a marketplace with arts and crafts booths, and food and beverages are available for purchase. In an effort to influence kids to study music, besides exposing kids to live jazz music at the festival, free, off-site music clinics are offered. Clinics include voice, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, rhythm section, and drums; check the website for a clinic schedule and just show up to participate. 801.277.2056 http://www.slcjazzfestival.org Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 4:30pm-11pm; Sat & Sun 3pm-11pm Cost: Adults $16; Children (12 & under) free; Three day pass $30 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 495150 | Festival DaysFarmington's Festival Days keeps families entertained with a free outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda (PG) on Monday; a 3 on 3 basketball tournament Tuesday; the Miss Farmington Pageant on Wednesday; a musical performed alfresco Wednesday through Friday; a bike parade and junior tennis tournament on Friday; and a half marathon, breakfast in the park, a parade, entertainment booths, free ice cream, live music, and fireworks on Saturday. Activities take place at various Farmington venues; see the website for a complete schedule. 801.451.0953 http://www.farmington.utah.gov Ongoing Daily 7/6/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Varies; see website for schedule Cost: Free; fees for some activities |
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| Films 414898 | Saturn - Jewel of the Heavens (NR)Saturn - Jewel of the Heavens, an original Clark Planetarium production, is the first full-dome presentation to take actual images of NASA's Cassini-Huygens mission and create a fully immersive 360-degree tour of Saturn. Audiences get views of moons with violently erupting ice geysers, details in the amazing rings, and huge cyclonic storms the size of the Earth. Advance ticket purchase is recommended; call, stop by the planetarium, or visit its website to buy tickets. 801.456.7827 http://clarkplanetarium.org Ongoing Daily 1/30/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 9-19 Time: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 2:30pm & 5:30pm; Tue & Thu 2:30pm, 5:30pm & 6:45pm; Sun 2:30pm, 4:30 & 5:30pm Cost: Adults $8, Children (6 & under) $6 |
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| Library Programs 448172 | Gaming @ the City LibraryTeens (ages 13 to 19) can hone their gaming skills as they play Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution. 801.594.8623 http://www.slcpl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 494700 | City Library ScramTeens can grab a friend and head to the Main Library for a race around SLC, following clues and discovering exciting areas of downtown. The fastest duos get prizes and bragging rights. 801.524.8200 http://www.slcpl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516153 | Upside Down PuppetsCoralie from the Utah Puppet Theater shows kids how to create silly upside down face puppets. 801.944.7611 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/11/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516168 | Doodle Bugs Take Home CraftsKids can stop by the library to pick up materials to create their very own special pet or dragon. 801.944.7677 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us Ongoing Daily except Sun 7/1/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 428957 | Read to Bucky the DogBucky, part of the R.E.A.D. Team from Intermountain Therapy Animals, is at the library to listen to children read. 801.944.7627 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/11/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516083 | Scapbooking for TeensTeens can learn some scrapbooking tips and create 2-page layouts using fun paper and embellishments. All materials are provided. Sign up in advance; space is limited. 801.944.7649 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/11/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516121 | Balloon Animals WorkshopMont Dutson leads a workshop in which children can learn how to twist and tie at least three balloon animals to take home. Space is limited; register in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 801.944.7655 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/11/09 Ages: 7-12 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 495232 | Mad Science at the LibraryA mad scientist from Mad Science stops by the library for an evening of creative and crazy science experiments. Seating is first come, first served. 801.594.8611 http://www.slcpl.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 448502 | Madagascar!Hogle Zoo visitors have a rare opportunity to see animals from Madagascar this summer and fall. Due to the island's isolation, most of Madagascar's plants and animals exist only there, but these creatures are quickly becoming threatened with extinction due to habitat destruction and hunting. Some of the island's unique animals - including tenrecs, hissing cockroaches, radiated tortoises, tree boas, and fossa - are set up in temporary digs at Hogle Zoo to help educate the public about this ecologically valuable island oasis. Look for the "Madagascar!" exhibit in the building west of The Beastro. 801.582.1631 http://www.hoglezoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During zoo hours Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 444341 | Frog Wranglers: The Secret of Frog OozeMany frogs secrete (or ooze) chemicals from their skin, and scientists are discovering ways that these chemicals can be useful to humans. This hands-on activity allows families to talk to frog experts, touch some slime, explore some frog skin, and learn about the ooze. This event is offered in association with the Toadally Frogs exhibit. 801.581.6927 http://www.umnh.utah.edu Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 5/1/09 - 9/14/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue & Thu 10am; Fri & Sat 1pm Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 510572 | Feed the StingraysThe aquarium is offering opportunities for the public to hand feed its stingrays. Space is limited; purchase tickets in advance at the gift shop. 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com Ongoing Daily except Thu 6/26/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 2pm Cost: $6 plus aquarium admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 499978 | Saturday Presentation: Turtley AwesomeThe aquarium offers an educational presentation every week. This week's theme: Turtley Awesome, Dude! 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-3pm Cost: Free with aquarium admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 501201 | Free Summer SaturdaysThe Ogden Nature Center offers free admission and naturalist guided activities on most Saturdays throughout the summer. Hands-on crafts, nature explorations, and activities are provided from 9:30am to 11am and from 1pm to 2:30pm. 801.621.7595 http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org Ongoing Each Sat 7/11/09 - 8/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular ONC hours Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 413315 | Sun PartyThe Salt Lake Astronomical Society hosts a Sun Party in Winchester Park, weather permitting. The public can view the sun through telescopes equipped with special solar filters. http://slas.us 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-12n Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 410664 | Rainforest RendezvousA 30-minute presentation with a focus on debunking the myths about rainforest animals. The presentation also includes interactions with some live critters. Seating is first come, first served; early arrival is recommended. 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 4pm Cost: Free with aquarium admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 410663 | Defenders of the RainforestA 30-minute presentation about the "super powers" of some of the rainforest's animals. the presentation also features interactions with some live critters. Seating is first come, first served; early arrival is recommended. 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 12n Cost: Free with aquarium admission |
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