Salt Lake City Events July 29, 2009
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| Concerts 522783 | Neil ZazaMusicgarage presents a concert by Neil Zaza. 801.577.2263 http://www.musicgarage.org 7/29/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: $10 |
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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 507433 | Concert by the Creek: Eubanks/Crazy StellaEubanks and Crazy Stella perform indie rock music at the library's Concerts by the Creek Concert Series. The concert takes place in the outdoor amphitheater, just south of the library. 801.594.8611 http://www.slcpl.org 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm 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 514335 | Community Concert Series: Mary BethMary Beth performs at Deer Valley Resort. Families are welcome to bring coolers, blankets, and chairs. Food and beverages are available for purchase. 435.901.7664 http://www.deervalley.com 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8pm 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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| Films 495066 | 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. 801.852.2872 http://www.cin... movieclubhouse 7/29/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am Cost: Up to $1/movie |
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| Films 502327 | AMC Summer MovieCamp: Nim's Island (PG)Select AMC Theatres across the country offer kids and families a cool way to beat the heat - $1 flicks every Wednesday through August 5. Admission proceeds benefit Variety - The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. An AMC KidsPack (soft drink, popcorn, and kid-size snack) is available for $3. Today's movie: Nim's Island. 801.774.8222 http://www.amctheatres.com 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
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| Kids' Auditions 501142 | Auditions: DraculaOpen auditions are being held for the upcoming APA production of Dracula. Parts are available for men and women ages 16 & up, and one girl (age 3-5). Expect to cold read sides from the script, and bring a head shot and resume (if available). Call the theater to schedule an audition time. 801.486.2728 http://www.academyofpa.org Ongoing Each Wed, Fri 7/29/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Wed & Fri 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516365 | Rockin' UtahA state park naturalist leads a fun, engaging program designed to get kids outdoors to develop lasting connections with the natural world and help them grow physically, emotionally, and mentally. 801.944.7646 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516156 | Decorate the SidewalksKids are invited to decorate the sidewalks around Kearns Library with sidewalk chalk. Cool treats are provided. 801.944.7611 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/29/09 Ages: 0-12 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516196 | Alpacas of Wasatch MoonDan and Becky Merrill are outside the library with some alpacas to show off these interesting animals. 801.944.7618 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 282557 | Magna Library Chess ClubChildren, teens, and adults can hone their chess skills at this weekly chess club. Kids under the age of 12 must attend with a responsible adult. Advance registration not required. 801.944.7547 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us Ongoing Each Wed 1/2/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: Wed 4:30pm-8pm 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 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 500977 | Youth Education Class: Island AdventureA class in which kids learn about volcanoes, wildlife, and the culture of the islands. Tuition includes lunch, snacks, and craft supplies. Advance registration is required. Farm Country is located in Thanksgiving Point. 801.768.2300 http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com 7/29/09 Ages: 10-12 Time: 10am Cost: $35 |
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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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