Salt Lake City Events July 24, 2009
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| Concerts 448625 | Collin Raye and Restless HeartTwo popular country artists, Collin Raye and Restless Heart, perform a Pioneer Day concert 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 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages 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 514344 | Tales of ScheherazadeDavid Cho and the Utah Symphony perform Tales of Scheherazade 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 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Reserved $50; General admission $25; Children (18 & under) $13; Family pass $75 |
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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 443157 | Rock & Blues FestivalA festival featuring three full days of music, kids' activities, and workshops. Musicians of note this year include Alejandro Escovedo, the Arc Angels, Danielia Cotton, Coco Montoya, Little Feat, Janiva Magness, and Steve Earle. Check the website for a complete line-up of artists. Full festival passes and priority seating tickets are available; see website for details. 801.933.2200 http://www.snowbird.com Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm Cost: In advance $35/day; Day of $45/day; Children (11 & under) free w/ paid adult |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519565 | Native American Celebration in the ParkAn inter-tribal powwow, cultural displays, food booths, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Festivities start when the Days of '47 Parade arrives at Liberty Park at 12n, and end when the Pioneer Day Fireworks begin at dusk. Food and craft booths open at 7am. See the website for a complete schedule. The powwow costs $5 for everyone between the ages of six and 65; all other events and activities are free. http://www.nat... elebration.com 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7am-dusk Cost: Admission Free; Powwow $5 |
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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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| Holiday Seasonal 439972 | Handcart DaysBountiful's celebration of Pioneer Day features a grand parade (Thu evening), food, games, and entertainment in the park (Thu & Fri), fireworks (Thu), and the Celebrating Our Heritage art exhibit at the Bountiful/Davis Art Center. See the website for a complete schedule of events. Most activities take place in Bountiful City Park. The fireworks are set off from Mueller Park Junior High. http://www.handcartdays.org Ongoing Daily 7/23/09 - 7/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Thu 12n-10:15pm; Fri 12n-7pm Cost: Free; fees for games |
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| Holiday Seasonal 428278 | Pioneer Heritage DaysFamilies can celebrate Pioneer Day with good old fashioned pioneer games, crafts, a kids' parade, and a watermelon eating contest. 801.582.1847 http://www.thisistheplace.org Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri & Sat 9am-5pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 408850 | Pioneer Day Fiddlers 'n Fireworks Train RideThe Heber Valley Railroad hosts a train ride featuring entertainment by the Old Time Fiddlers, a pizza dinner, then a fireworks display over Deer Creek Reservoir. Tickets must be purchased in advance either online or over the phone. Children ages two and under ride free on a parent's lap. 801.581.9980; 435.654.5601 http://www.heb... eyrailroad.org 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm-10:30pm Cost: Adults $38; Children (3-12) $24, (2 & under) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 519563 | Pioneer Day FireworksThe big fireworks celebration for Pioneer Day. Bring a blanket for the lawn. Arrive early for a chance to get reasonably close parking. Consider bringing a picnic dinner. 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Dusk Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 504922 | Pioneer Day Weekend Events on the RanchFamilies can learn how Antelope Island's pioneers lived, and try their hands at making pioneer handkerchief dolls, candle dipping, and quilting. Folks can also take each other on in pioneer games such as farm ball and sack racing. Bring an empty soup can or vegetable can to create a pioneer lantern. Takes place at the island's Fielding Garr Ranch. 801.649.5742 http://www.stateparks.utah.gov Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri & Sat 10am-5pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 522990 | Pioneer Skills and Crafts Day FairFamilies can see what pioneer life was like. Activities include games for families and kids (sack races, three-legged races, tug-o-war, scavenger hunts), old-time music, food vendors, and craft demonstrations from the 1800s (weaving, blacksmithing, lace making, chair caning, sheep shearing, tattering, shoe cobbling, etc.). Starts immediately after the Pioneer Day parade. 801.399.8099 http://www1.co... us/parks/fortb 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $2/person; $10/family (up to eight people) |
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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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| 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 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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| Nature & Outdoors 503122 | Snowbird Summer Thrill RidesSnowbird's warm weather thrill rides are open for the season. Rides include the ZipRider, Alpine Slide, Bungy Trampoline, the Peruvian Express Chairlift and tunnel, a mechanical bull, inflatable kids' rides, a four-station climbing wall, the Aerial Tram, and, new for 2009, the Wasatch Mining Company Gemstone Mine. See website for prices on individual rides. Not all attractions are included in the all-day pass; see website for details. Some rides have a minimum weight requirement for riders. All activities are weather permitting. 801.933.2147 http://www.snowbird.com Ongoing Daily 6/13/09 - 10/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: Daily 11am-8pm Cost: Unlimited rides, Adults $32; Children (under 75 lbs) $19 |
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