Salt Lake City Events July 31, 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 514347 | Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3The Utah Symphony performs Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 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 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Reserved $50; General admission $25; Children (18 & under) $13; Family pass $75 |
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| Concerts 497577 | Air SupplyAir Supply, the most popular band to ever perform at the Sandy Amphitheater, returns to help mark the venue's 10th anniversary. Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone or online. 801.568.2787 http://www.san... y-amphitheater 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm-10pm Cost: $20-$30 |
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| Concerts 514953 | Children's Matinee: How the West was WonChildren can listen to a free American folk music concert by How the West was Won at Pavilion #5 in Murray Park. 801.264.2614 http://www.murray.utah.gov 7/31/09 Ages: 1-12 Time: 2pm-3pm 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 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 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 508229 | Outdoor Movie: Inkheart (PG)The City of South Jordan offers a free outdoor screening of Inkheart. Families are invited to bring a blanket and movie snacks. 801.253.5203 http://www.southjordancity.org 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Dusk 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 520374 | Picture Show & Craft Market: Butch Cassidy and...Families can attend an outdoor screening of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (PG), the 1960 Oscar-winning film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, and peruse craft offerings from local artisans. The Made in Utah Pioneer Park Picture Show and Craft Market runs every Friday evening through the end of August, and features films made in Utah and crafts from local artisans. 801.746.7000 http://www.slcfilmcenter.org 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Craft market 6pm-9pm; Film dusk Cost: Free |
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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 494701 | End of Summer Reading PartyThe City Library's Teen Summer Reading Program is brought to a close at a party featuring live music, prizes, games, art, and more. 801.524.8200 http://www.slcpl.org 7/31/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 3pm-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516147 | Origami Fun for KidsThe Origami Lady teaches kids how to make a toy, a puppet, and a surprise out of folded paper. Advance registration is not required. 801.944.7550 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/31/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 516157 | Games @ the LibraryTeens can hang out at the library and play some Wii and Playstation games. 801.944.7611 http://www.slco.lib.ut.us 7/31/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 1pm 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 411365 | Star PartyThe Salt Lake Astronomical Society hosts an evening of stargazing in the parking lot at Harmon's grocery store in Midvale, weather permitting. The public is invited to attend and learn all about the night sky. http://slas.us 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Dusk-11pm (may run later) Cost: Free |
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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 287979 | Museum Animal Show: InvertebratesThe topic of discussion at the museum's Friday evening animal show is invertebrates. 801.422.5051 http://mlbean.byu.edu Ongoing Each Fri; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Fri 7:30pm 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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