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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
514683

Cool Air Concert Series: Andrew Goldring


Andrew 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

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort

Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Sandy, UT84092


Concerts
514340

Frederica von Stade with the Utah Symphony


Frederica 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

Deer Valley Resort

2250 Deer Valley Drive South
Park City, UT84060


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
581439

Roby Kap


Roby 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

Pat's BBQ

155 West Commonwealth Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT84115


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


Exhibits
512752

Quilt Show


An 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

Springville Museum of Art

126 East 400 South
Springville, UT84663


Fairs & Festivals
438021

Draper Days Park Festival


A 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

Draper City Park

12500 South 1300 East
Draper, UT84020


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

Evergreen Park

2230 East Evergreen Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT84109


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
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

Wasatch Hollow Park

1700 South 1700 East
Salt Lake City, UT84108


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

Canyon View Park

4400 West 12200 South
Riverton, UT84065


Library Programs
495421

Girls Read: Outdoor Adventure


Girls 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

Sprague City Library Branch

2131 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT84106


Library Programs
517071

Teen Board Game Afternoon


Teens 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

Whitmore Library

2197 East Fort Union Boulevard
Salt Lake City, UT84121


Library Programs
516174

Recycled Crafts


Kids 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

Riverton Library

12877 South 1830 West
Riverton, UT84065


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
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


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

Utah's Hogle Zoo

2600 Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT84108


Nature & Outdoors
444341

Frog Wranglers: The Secret of Frog Ooze


Many 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

Utah Museum of Natural History

1390 E. Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Nature & Outdoors
510572

Feed the Stingrays


The 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

The Living Planet Aquarium

725 East 10600 South
Sandy, UT84094


Nature & Outdoors
520390

Dino Story Time


The 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

George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

1544 East Park Boulevard
Ogden, UT84401


Nature & Outdoors
413322

Star Party


Weather 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

Wheeler Historic Farm

6351 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT84121


Nature & Outdoors
499670

Wasatch Wildflower Festival: Solitude


The 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

Solitude Mountain Resort

12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT84121


Nature & Outdoors
510606

Wasatch Wildflower Festival: Brighton


The 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

Brighton

12601 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT84121


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