Salt Lake City Events July 28, 2009
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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 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 581440 | JadedJaded performs an acoustic show at Pat's BBQ every Tuesday during the lunch hour. 801.484.5963 http://www.patsbbq.com Ongoing Each Tue; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue 12n-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Dance 514939 | Murray Arts in the Park: Young at HeartYoung at Heart performs line dances at Murray Park Pavilion #5 as part of the Murray Arts in the Park Lunch Series. Families are invited to bring a lunch and sit back for some free entertainment. 801.264.2614 http://www.murray.utah.gov 7/28/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n 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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| 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 510484 | Summer Kids' Shows: Toy Story (G)Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Toy Story. 801.250.6265 http://www.red... es/Granite.jpg Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 510495 | Summer Kids' Shows: Toy Story (G)Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Toy Story. 801.292.7799 http://www.red... es/Granite.jpg Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 510510 | Summer Kids' Shows: Toy Story (G)Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Toy Story. 801.957.9034 http://www.red... es/Granite.jpg Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 510524 | Summer Kids' Shows: Toy Story (G)Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Toy Story. 801.798.2990 http://www.red... es/Granite.jpg Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 495042 | Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: The Water Horse (PG)The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie: The Water Horse. 801.546.4764 http://www.cin... movieclubhouse Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Tue & Wed 10am Cost: Up to $1/movie |
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| Films 495053 | Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: The Water Horse (PG)The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie: The Water Horse. 801.334.8638 http://www.cin... movieclubhouse Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Tue & Wed 10am Cost: Up to $1/movie |
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| Films 495079 | Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: The Water Horse (PG)The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie is The Water Horse. 801.282.9772 http://www.cin... movieclubhouse Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Tue & Wed 10am Cost: Up to $1/movie |
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| Library Programs 516135 | Patriotic Magic ShowMagician Mont Dutsonis at the library to perform a magic show that teaches kids a little bit about our nation's history and the people who shaped our country. Seating is first come, first served. 801.944.7550 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/28/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm 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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| 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 444324 | Frog Feeding TimeFamilies can learn about frogs and watch as over 20 species of frogs and toads from the Toadally Frogs exhibit are fed. 801.581.6927 http://www.umnh.utah.edu Ongoing Each Tue, Thu 4/7/09 - 9/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue & Thu 10am Cost: Free with museum 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 500954 | Youth Education Class: DinosaursA class where kids investigate the world of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Tuition includes snacks and craft supplies. Advance registration is required. Farm Country is located in Thanksgiving Point. 801.768.2300 http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-5 Time: Tue 9pm & 1pm; Wed 9am Cost: $20 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 503900 | Frog Talk and WalkFamilies can celebrate the successful release of 5000 Columbia spotted frogs at Swaner EcoCenter. Wildlife biologist Chris Crockett gives a talk about the frog's historical distribution in Utah, threats to its survival, and reintroduction efforts. An evening tour of the frog's habitat follows the lecture. The talk is geared toward adults, but the walk is informal and kid-friendly. Meet at 6pm for the talk, or come at 6:30pm for the walk. Reservations are required for the talk. 435.649.1767 Savannah@swanerecocenter.org http://www.swanerecocenter.org 7/28/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Talk 6pm; Walk 6:30pm Cost: Members free; Nonmembers $5 |
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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 287973 | Museum Animal Show: AdaptationsThe topic of discussion at the museum's Tuesday evening animal show is animal adaptations. 801.422.5051 http://mlbean.byu.edu Ongoing Each Tue; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Tue 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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