Salt Lake City Events July 17, 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 446517 | Lunch Bunch Concert SeriesEveryone 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 |
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| Concerts 514683 | Cool Air Concert Series: Andrew GoldringAndrew Goldring takes the stage at Snowbird's Cool Air Concert Series. Families are welcome to bring along coolers. The opening band performs at 5pm, followed by the headliner at 6pm. 801.933.2200 http://www.snowbirdrc.org 7/17/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 514340 | Frederica von Stade with the Utah SymphonyFrederica von Stade performs with the Utah Symphony as part of the Deer Valley Music Festival. Families are welcome to bring coolers, blankets, and low-backed chairs. Tickets can be purchased by phone or online. Gates open at 5:30pm. Tickets cost $5 more the day of the show. 888.451.2787 http://www.dee... icfestival.org 7/17/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Reserved $60; General admission $30; Children (18 & under) $15; Family pass $80 |
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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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| Concerts 581439 | Roby KapRoby Kap performs an acoustic show at Pat's BBQ every Friday during the lunch hour. 801.484.5963 http://www.patsbbq.com Ongoing Each Fri; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 12n-1pm Cost: Free |
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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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| Exhibits 512752 | Quilt ShowAn annual show featuring contemporary quilts made by master and beginning quilters. 801.489.2727 http://www.smofa.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/17/09 - 9/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 438021 | Draper Days Park FestivalA pancake breakfast, games, rides, live music, a parade, a car show, and fireworks are all part of the Park Festival. Check the website for a complete schedule of events. 801.576.6500 http://www.draperdays.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 7am-10:30pm Cost: Free; small fees for some activities |
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| Films 436892 | Millcreek Movie Night: Hotel for Dogs (PG)The Community Councils of Millcreek Township offer a free outdoor screening of Hotel for Dogs at Evergreen Park. The movie is shown at dusk on a large inflatable screen. Don't forget to bring a blanket. In the event of rain, activities are moved to the Evergreen (East Millcreek) Recreation Center. http://www.millcreektownship.org 7/17/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: Dusk Cost: Free |
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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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| Films 489960 | Friday Night Flicks: Madagascar 2 (PG)Salt Lake City offers a free screening of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, plus a free bag of popcorn while supplies last. Arrive early for best seating, and bring a blanket to stay warm. http://www.slc... ght_flicks.htm 7/17/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: Dusk Cost: Free |
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| Films 490424 | Movies in the Park: Despereaux (G)The City of Riverton offers free movie screenings in its parks all summer long. This month's movie: The Tale of Despereaux. Families are invited to bring blankets and treats. http://www.rivertoncity.com 7/17/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: Dusk Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 495421 | Girls Read: Outdoor AdventureGirls can attend a library event that's all about outdoor adventures and explorations. Dress to get wet! 801.594.8640 http://www.slcpl.org 7/17/09 Ages: 8-12 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 517071 | Teen Board Game AfternoonTeens can meet in the library's ReadRock Teen Cafe to play some chess, Scrabble, Uno, or other board games. 801.944.7539 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/17/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 3pm-5pm 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 516174 | Recycled CraftsKids can bring milk jugs, soda bottles, or toilet paper rolls from home and learn how to transform this trash into cool creatures. 801.944.7677 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/17/09 Ages: 3-10 Time: 3pm 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 520390 | Dino Story TimeThe Eccles Dinosaur Park in Ogden hosts a story time in its gift shop every Friday throughout the summer. Books that are read during story time can be purchased for 20% off the regular price. 801.393.3466 http://www.dinosaurpark.org Ongoing Each Fri 7/10/09 - 7/17/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 1pm & 2pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 413322 | Star PartyWeather permitting, the public can join members of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society for a star party at Wheeler Farm. Telescopes are provided. 801.968.3974 http://slas.us 7/17/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Dusk-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 499670 | Wasatch Wildflower Festival: SolitudeThe Solitude portion of the Wasatch Wildflower Festival consists of a ride on the Sunrise Lift followed by a hike back down to the Village. The trail encompasses a wide variety of habitats, ensuring flower diversity and amazing views. The hike is of a moderately strenuous grade - not recommended for those with knee problems. Hikes depart from the Village (second entrance) between 3pm and 5:30pm on an as needed basis. A less strenuous guided walk is also available, as are beginner walks; meet at the Village. Water, snacks, rain gear, and sturdy shoes are recommended for the hike and the walk. The Wasatch Wildflower Festival continues on Saturday at Alta, and Sunday at Snowbird. 801.466.6411 plic@xmission.com http://www.was... erfestival.org 7/17/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 3pm-5:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 510606 | Wasatch Wildflower Festival: BrightonThe Brighton portion of the Wasatch Wildflower Festival consists of guided beginner, intermediate, and advanced wildflower walks, and a couple kids' walks. Beginner walks take place on the lower mountain, intermediate walks at Snake Creek, and the advanced walk is at Brighton Lakes. Water, snacks, rain gear, and sturdy shoes are recommended. The Wasatch Wildflower Festival also takes place at Solitude on Friday afternoon, and then continues on Saturday at Alta, and on Sunday at Snowbird; each venue offers different activities. 801.466.6411 plic@xmission.com http://www.was... erfestival.org 7/17/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Beginner 9am & 11am; Intermediate 10am; Advanced 9:30am; Kids' walk 10am & 11am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 510635 | Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo & Pony RidesKids can get up close and personal with favorite farm animals like rabbits, pigs, goats, llamas, and donkeys. Pony rides are available for an additional fee. Located in Gardner Village, in the lot just west of Archibald's Restaurant. Open until the end of October, weather permitting. 801.455.5679 http://www.gar... ndex.php?ID=63 Ongoing Daily except Sun 6/1/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, weather permitting Cost: Admission $2; Pony rides $3 |
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