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Salt Lake City Events July 15, 2009

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Concerts
448623

Stayin' Alive: A Tribute to The Bee Gees


The 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

SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

699 South State Street
Orem, UT84058


Concerts
448624

Jim Brickman


Award-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

SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

699 South State Street
Orem, UT84058


Concerts
446517

Lunch Bunch Concert Series


Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy an hour of live entertainment such as folk, blues, classical, or rock music, and even some dancing and poetry. Check the Gallivan Center's website for a complete line-up of artists.
801.535.6110
http://www.thegallivancenter.com
Ongoing Weekdays 5/11/09 - 9/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Fri 12n-1pm
Cost: Free

The John W. Gallivan Center

239 S Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Concerts
507422

Music @ Main: The Red Bunnies


The Red Bunnies perform a free concert in the Library Square Amphitheater.
801.524.8200
http://www.slcpl.org
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Concerts
507431

Concert by the Creek: Throwing Randy


Throwing Randy performs alternative rock music at the library's Concerts by the Creek Concert Series. The concert takes place in the outdoor amphitheater, just south of the library.
801.594.8611
http://www.slcpl.org
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Free

Anderson-Foothill City Library Branch

1135 South 2100 East
Salt Lake City, UT84108


Concerts
497591

Utah Symphony


The Utah Symphony performs a free concert at the Sandy Amphitheater. Seating is first come, first served.
801.568.2787
http://www.san... y-amphitheater
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 8pm
Cost: Free

Sandy City Amphitheater

9400 South 1300 East
Sandy, UT84094


Concerts
43188

Mormon Tabernacle Organ Recital


Thirty-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

Salt Lake Tabernacle

50 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Concerts
514333

Community Concert Series: The Soul Survivors


The Soul Survivors perform at Deer Valley Resort. Families are welcome to bring coolers, blankets, and chairs. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
435.901.7664
http://www.deervalley.com
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free

Deer Valley Resort

2250 Deer Valley Drive South
Park City, UT84060


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

Salt Lake Art Center

20 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Exhibits
443405

Karl Bodmer: Beyond the Frontier


Karl 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
439984

Celebrating Our Heritage


Celebrating 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

Bountiful/Davis Art Center

745 South Main Street
Bountiful, UT84010


Exhibits
431163

For the Birds: Birdhouse Exhibit


An 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

Ogden Nature Center

966 West 12th Street
Ogden, UT84404


Exhibits
507823

The Sound of Art


Works 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

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Exhibits
507824

In Your Wildest Dreams


Works 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

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Exhibits
424757

Toadally Frogs


The 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

Utah Museum of Natural History

1390 E. Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
417039

Splendid Heritage


Splendid 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
501745

Continuous Rhythm


Continuous 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
515667

Desert Secrets


Desert 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
507819

In Peru, with a Camera: Color Photography


In 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

Anderson-Foothill City Library Branch

1135 South 2100 East
Salt Lake City, UT84108


Exhibits
493407

Then & Now


Then & 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


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

Clark Planetarium

110 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Films
510493

Summer Kids' Shows: The Lion King (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: The Lion King.
801.292.7799
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet Gateway 8 Theater

206 South 625 West
Woods Cross, UT84087


Films
510483

Summer Kids' Shows: The Lion King (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: The Lion King.
801.250.6265
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet 5-Star Cinemas

8325 West 3500 South
Magna, UT84044


Films
510507

Summer Kids' Shows: The Lion King (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: The Lion King.
801.957.9034
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet Showcase 6 Cinemas

1904 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84123


Films
510521

Summer Kids' Shows: The Lion King (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: The Lion King.
801.798.2990
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet Spanish 8 Theatre

790 East Express Avenue
Spanish Fork, UT84660


Films
495051

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Arthur & the Invisibles


The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie: Arthur and the Invisibles (PG).
801.334.8638
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: Tue & Wed 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Newgate Mall

36th Street and Wall Avenue
Ogden, UT84405


Films
502324

AMC Summer MovieCamp: Horton Hears a Who (G)


Select AMC Theatres across the country offer kids and families a cool way to beat the heat - $1 flicks every Wednesday through August 5. Admission proceeds benefit Variety - The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. An AMC KidsPack (soft drink, popcorn, and kid-size snack) is available for $3. Today's movie: Horton Hears a Who.
801.774.8222
http://www.amctheatres.com
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am
Cost: $1

Layton Hills 9 Movie Theater

728 West 1425 North
Layton, UT84041


Films
495064

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Arthur & the Invisibles


The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie is Arthur and the Invisibles (PG).
801.852.2872
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
7/15/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Provo Towne Centre

1200 Towne Centre Boulevard
Provo, UT84601


Films
495040

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Arthur & the Invisibles


The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie: Arthur and the Invisibles (PG).
801.546.4764
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: Tue & Wed 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Tinseltown USA

720 West 1500 NorthLayton Hills Mall
Layton, UT84041


Films
495077

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Arthur & the Invisibles


The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie is Arthur and the Invisibles (PG).
801.282.9772
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: Tue & Wed 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Jordan Landing

3751 West Center Park Drive
West Jordan, UT84084


Films
507543

Outdoor Movie: Twilight (PG-13)


Families can enjoy an outdoor screening of Twilight. Folks who arrive by 8pm can watch the annual talent search, Celebrity. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, at the SCERA box office, or at the door. Bring a blanket for lawn seating, or rent a chair for $1.
801.225.2787
http://www.scera.org
7/15/09

Ages: 13-19
Time: Talent contest 8pm; Movie Dusk
Cost: Adults $4; Children (3-11) $3

SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

699 South State Street
Orem, UT84058


Films
514985

Lords of Nature (NR)


Families can attend a free screening of Lords of Nature (NR), a documentary about top predators, their roles, and our struggle to understand and coexist with them. The film is followed by a Q&A discussion. Shown in the library's auditorium. Seating is first come, first served.
801.746.7000
http://www.slcfilmcenter.org
7/15/09

Ages: 12-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Library Programs
448177

Gaming @ the City Library


Teens ages 13 to 19 can hone their gaming skills as they play Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution.
801.594.8640
http://www.slcpl.org
7/15/09

Ages: 13-18
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free

Sprague City Library Branch

2131 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT84106


Library Programs
517063

Magic Princess Party


Kids can join Princess Amerah at the library for some princess games, activities, and stories. Princess attire is encouraged. Don't forget the camera!
801.944.7621
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/15/09

Ages: 2-10
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

West Valley Library

2880 West 3650 South
Salt Lake City, UT84119


Library Programs
495398

Balloon Animals Workshop


Magician Mont Dutson leads a hands-on workshop in which kids can learn how to make at least four different balloon animals. Advance registration is required.
801.594.8632
http://www.slcpl.org
7/15/09

Ages: 7-12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Day-Riverside City Library Branch

1575 West 1000 North
Salt Lake City, UT84116


Library Programs
516182

Reptile Rescue at the Library


Reptile Rescue is at the library to give families a chance to see some snakes, lizards, and other creepy crawlies up close.
801.944.7579
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue & Wed 2pm
Cost: Free

Sandy Library

10100 Petunia Way
Sandy, UT84092


Library Programs
516345

Dress up and Pretend


Preschoolers can try on a variety of costumes, play some games, and act our parts.
801.944.7642
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/15/09

Ages: 3-5
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Ruth Vine Tyler Library

8041 South Wood Street (55 West)
Midvale, UT84047


Library Programs
608744

History Alive: Pirates


Families can find out how Annie Bonney became a pirate who served under Captain Jack in the 1720s, and learn about the pirate code, pirate attire, pirate grub, and buried treasure. Young participants receive a "gold" coin and a piece of salt water taffy. Seating is first come, first served.
801.944.7550
http://www.slcolibrary.org
Ongoing Daily 1/8/09 - 12/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Free

Hunter Library

4740 West 4100 South
Salt Lake City, UT84120


Library Programs
516155

Break Dancing Workshop for Teens


Teens can learn some cool break dance moves from B-Boy Bobby.
801.944.7611
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/15/09

Ages: 13-18
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Kearns Library

5350 South 4220 West
Salt Lake City, UT84118


Library Programs
516168

Doodle Bugs Take Home Crafts


Kids 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

Riverton Library

12877 South 1830 West
Riverton, UT84065


Library Programs
516173

Princess Party


Girls can dress in their princess-best and boys can arrive as knights for a morning of royal games and activities.
801.944.7677
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-8
Time: Tue & Wed 10:30am
Cost: Free

Riverton Library

12877 South 1830 West
Riverton, UT84065


Library Programs
516084

Reptile Rescue at the Library


Reptile Rescue is at the library to give families a chance to see some snakes, lizards, and other creepy crawlies up close.
801.944.7649
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Draper Library

1136 East Pioneer (12400 South)
Draper, UT84020


Library Programs
516193

Magical Creatures of the Air


Ben Woodruff of Skymasters is at the library to show off some flying creatures. This program takes place outside.
801.944.7618
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/15/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Taylorsville Library (AKA Park Library)

4870 South 2700 West
Salt Lake City, UT84118


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