Salt Lake City Events July 18, 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 514684 | Cool Air Concert Series: Jason IsbellJason Isbell and the 400 Unit take the stage at Snowbird's Cool Air Concert Series. Families are welcome to bring along coolers. An opening band performs at 5pm, followed by the headliner at 6pm. 801.933.2200 http://www.snowbirdrc.org 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 495329 | Children's Concert with Doc YoungPopular children's musician Doc Young stops by the library to perform a concert for kids and families. Seating is first come, first served. 801.524.8200 http://www.slcpl.org 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 514342 | ABBA: The Symphonic HitsDavid Cho and the Utah Symphony perform ABBA: The Symphonic Hits 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 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Reserved $70; General admission $30; Children (18 & under) $15; Family pass $85 |
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| Concerts 497551 | Murray Arts in the Park: Murray Concert BandThe Murray Concert Band performs with guest percussionist Mike Cottam 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 7/18/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $5; Children $3; Families $12 |
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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 510460 | Saturday Summer Concert: Grace Potter...Grace Potter and the Nocturnals open the Saturday Summer Concert Series. Outside food and drink are allowed, and food is available for purchase. Takes place in the Canyons Resort Village. Park in the main lot and ride the Cabriolet lift into the Resort Village. No blankets or chairs can be brought into the village prior to 4pm. Carpooling is advised. 435.649.5400 http://www.thecanyons.com 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Dance 519572 | Community Contra DanceThe Wasatch Contras hold a community contra dance on the third Saturday of each month in the Columbus Center's gym. The dances feature live music from local bands. Dress casually and wear low heeled, comfortable shoes. A caller teaches each dance, so beginners catch on quickly. A beginners workshop is held at 7pm, and the main dance begins at 7:30pm. Pay at the door. 801.363.7442 http://www.wasatchcontras.org 7/18/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: Lesson 7pm; Dance 7:30pm-10:30pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (7-15) $3 |
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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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| Fairs & Festivals 380997 | Llama FestThe Krishna Temple's annual Llama Fest features trained llama events, live music and entertainment, food booths, crafts, and demonstrations of weaving techniques. The event also features a baby llama corral where kids can pet the llamas. 801.798.3559 http://www.utahvalleyllamas.com 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-8:30pm Cost: Adults $3; Children $1 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 499683 | Days of '47 Youth Festival and ParadeUtah celebrates the Days of '47 with the largest youth parade in the United States. Arrive early to get a good seat along the parade route. At 10am, the parade begins at 500 South and 600 East, proceeds west along 500 South, and ends at Washington Square where the festival is held. The Youth Festival features games, learning activities, multicultural displays and entertainment, crafts, safety demonstrations, kiddy rides, face painting, inflatable slides, and obstacle courses. Food is available for purchase. 801.243.4004 http://www.daysof47.com 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Farms & Gardens 500999 | Cowpoke RoundupFamilies are invited to dust off their boots, don their best Western attire, and head to Farm Country's Cowpoke Roundup, an event featuring steer roping, cowpie bingo, a gold hunt, and a straight shooting test. Farm Country is located in Thanksgiving Point. 801.768.2300 http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: $3.50 |
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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 448181 | Gaming @ the LibraryTeens ages 13-19 can show off their talents at Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution. 801.594.8611 http://www.slcpl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 448186 | Gaming @ the City LibraryTeens ages 13 to 19 can hone their gaming skills as they play Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution. 801.594.8632 http://www.slcpl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516360 | Create Your Own MagicKids can learn how to do magic using everyday objects. Handouts with instructions are provided. 801.944.7646 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/18/09 Ages: 6-16 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 430724 | Read to a DogSome Intermountain Therapy dogs are at the library to give kids a low-stress reading experience. Advance registration required; call or stop by the library to reserve a spot. 801.944.7579 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/18/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 11am-12:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 517067 | Irish Step DancingIrish Step Dancers entertain families at the Whitmore Library, and even teach the audience a step or two. 801.944.7539 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 608744 | History Alive: PiratesFamilies 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 |
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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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| 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 444349 | The Bug BrigadeThe Bug Brigade is in the museum lobby to introduce families to the newest members of the museum community: scorpions, cockroaches, and tarantulas from the Bugs Alive! exhibit. After meeting the bugs, kids can make up their own stories in the Bug Puppet Theater. 801.581.5567 http://www.umnh.utah.edu 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-4pm 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 499981 | Saturday Presentation: Underwater ArcheologyThe aquarium offers an educational presentation every week. This week's theme: Underwater Archeology. 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com 7/18/09 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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