Salt Lake City Events July 25, 2009
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| Concerts 514345 | LeAnn Rimes with the Utah SymphonyLeAnn Rimes 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 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Reserved $80; General admission $40 |
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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 510461 | Saturday Summer Concert Series: Band of HeathensThe Band of Heathens performs at 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 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 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8:30pm 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 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 520729 | Festival of FlightThe Utah Olympic Park hosts a day of high flying fun, including aerial and Nordic contests, a Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show, face painting, bounce houses, a barbecue, a performance by the School of Rock, and giveaways. 435.658.4200 http://www.olyparks.com 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-5pm 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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| 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 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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| Library Programs 448190 | Gaming @ the City LibraryTeens ages 13 to 19 can hone their gaming skills as they play Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution. 801.594.8651 http://www.slcpl.org 7/25/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 1pm-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 499986 | Saturday Presentation: Sharks, Skates, and RaysThe aquarium offers an educational presentation every week. This week's theme: Sharks, Skates, and Rays - Oh My! 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com 7/25/09 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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| Nature & Outdoors 410664 | Rainforest RendezvousA 30-minute presentation with a focus on debunking the myths about rainforest animals. The presentation also includes interactions with some live critters. Seating is first come, first served; early arrival is recommended. 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 4pm Cost: Free with aquarium admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 410663 | Defenders of the RainforestA 30-minute presentation about the "super powers" of some of the rainforest's animals. the presentation also features interactions with some live critters. Seating is first come, first served; early arrival is recommended. 801.355.3474 http://www.thelivingplanet.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 12n Cost: Free with aquarium admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 503336 | Guided Tours of Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeThe refuge is offering guided tours throughout the summer season. The refuge van is used to transport visitors, or folks can caravan if they wish. Two way radios and binoculars can be checked out at the Education Center, and spotting scopes are used by the tour guides to give participants extra close views of the birds and other wildlife. Tours are appropriate for all ages. Meet at the refuge's Education Center. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome as long as space permits. 435.723.5887 http://bearriver.fws.gov Ongoing Each Wed, Thu, Sat 6/3/09 - 8/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: Wed & Thu 9am-12n; Sat 10:30am-1:30pm Cost: Free; donations are appreciated |
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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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| Nature & Outdoors 287972 | Museum Animal Show: ReptilesReptiles are the topic of the museum's Monday and Saturday animal shows. 801.422.5051 http://mlbean.byu.edu Ongoing Each Mon, Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Mon 6:30pm & 7:30pm; Sat 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 271666 | Pelican FeedingsAviary visitors can learn all about pelicans, and then toss some fish into the gaping mouths of a flock of hungry American white pelicans. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance; space is limited. 801.596.8500 http://www.tracyaviary.org Ages: All Ages Time: Mon & Thu 12n; Tue, Wed & Fri 11am; Sat & Sun 2pm Cost: $3/person |
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| Nature & Outdoors 259224 | Fish Feeding TimeIt's feeding time for the fish in the aquarium at Cabela's, and the public is welcome to watch. 801.766.2500 http://www.cabelas.com Ongoing Daily 10/8/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Thu 6pm; Fri & Sat 12n & 6pm; Sun 12n & 4pm Cost: Free |
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