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Concerts
448623

Stayin' Alive: A Tribute to The Bee Gees


The Bee Gees tribute band, Stayin' Alive, performs a Memorial Day concert at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, at the SCERA box office, or at the door. Patrons sitting on the lawn are welcome to bring blankets. Chairs for lawn seating can be rented for $1 (available on a first come, first served basis).
801.225.ARTS
http://www.scera.org
Ongoing Daily 5/25/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 8pm
Cost: Adults $12-$18; Seniors/Students/Children (3-11) $10-$16

SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

699 South State Street
Orem, UT84058


Concerts
448624

Jim Brickman


Award-winning pianist Jim Brickman performs 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
Ongoing Daily 6/22/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-19
Time: 8pm
Cost: Adults $15-$30; Seniors/Students/Children (3-11) $12-$25

SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

699 South State Street
Orem, UT84058


Concerts
446517

Lunch Bunch Concert Series


Everyone 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

The John W. Gallivan Center

239 S Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Concerts
507516

Harry Potter Concert


Potter fans can settle in for an evening of live music from three popular Harry Potter-themed bands, The Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willows, and PotterCast. Seating is first come, first served.
801.524.8200
http://www.slcpl.org
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm
Cost: Free

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Concerts
507430

Concert by the Creek: The Platte


The Platte performs modern folk 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
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Free

Anderson-Foothill City Library Branch

1135 South 2100 East
Salt Lake City, UT84108


Concerts
512586

Israel Scouts Concert


The Israel Scouts, a song and dance troupe that strives to introduce audiences to Israeli culture and folklore, performs a free concert at the Olympics Legacy Plaza. Bring a blanket or chairs to relax in the grassy area around the plaza, and maybe some towels and swimsuits for the kids so they can play in the Snowflake Fountain.
801.456.0000
http://www.shopthegateway.com
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

The Gateway

400 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Concerts
43188

Mormon Tabernacle Organ Recital


Thirty-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

Salt Lake Tabernacle

50 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Concerts
514332

Community Concert Series: Fat Paw


The Paul Green School of Rock All Stars open for Fat Paw 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
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free

Deer Valley Resort

2250 Deer Valley Drive South
Park City, UT84060


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

Salt Lake Art Center

20 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Exhibits
443405

Karl Bodmer: Beyond the Frontier


Karl 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
439984

Celebrating Our Heritage


Celebrating 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

Bountiful/Davis Art Center

745 South Main Street
Bountiful, UT84010


Exhibits
431163

For the Birds: Birdhouse Exhibit


An 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

Ogden Nature Center

966 West 12th Street
Ogden, UT84404


Exhibits
507823

The Sound of Art


Works 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

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Exhibits
507824

In Your Wildest Dreams


Works 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

Main Library

210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84111


Exhibits
424757

Toadally Frogs


The 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

Utah Museum of Natural History

1390 E. Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
417039

Splendid Heritage


Splendid 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
501745

Continuous Rhythm


Continuous 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Exhibits
493407

Then & Now


Then & 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

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT84112


Fairs & Festivals
443156

Mountain Music Festival


Snowbird's Mountain Music Festival (formerly known as the Folk and Bluegrass Festival) features lots of jamming and dancing, as well as food vendors, crafts, a children's bluegrass camp, and more. Some notable performers this year include Cowboy Junkies, Son Volt, The SteelDrivers, Darrell Scott, Bearfoot, and Alison Brown. Check the website for a complete line-up of artists. In addition to the daily admission passes, priority seating passes and all-festival passes are also available; see the website for pricing and details.
800.524.7397; 801.933.2200
http://www.snowbirdrc.org
Ongoing Daily 7/8/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Varies; see website
Cost: In advance $35/day; At the door $45/day; Children (11 & under) free w/ paid adult

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort

Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Sandy, UT84092


Fairs & Festivals
495150

Festival Days


Farmington's Festival Days keeps families entertained with a free outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda (PG) on Monday; a 3 on 3 basketball tournament Tuesday; the Miss Farmington Pageant on Wednesday; a musical performed alfresco Wednesday through Friday; a bike parade and junior tennis tournament on Friday; and a half marathon, breakfast in the park, a parade, entertainment booths, free ice cream, live music, and fireworks on Saturday. Activities take place at various Farmington venues; see the website for a complete schedule.
801.451.0953
http://www.farmington.utah.gov
Ongoing Daily 7/6/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Varies; see website for schedule
Cost: Free; fees for some activities

Main Park

100 South Main
Farmington, UT84025


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

Clark Planetarium

110 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT84101


Films
510492

Summer Kids' Shows: Ratatouille (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Ratatouille.
801.292.7799
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet Gateway 8 Theater

206 South 625 West
Woods Cross, UT84087


Films
510482

Summer Kids' Shows: Ratatouille (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Ratatouille.
801.250.6265
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet 5-Star Cinemas

8325 West 3500 South
Magna, UT84044


Films
510505

Summer Kids' Shows: Ratatouille (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Ratatouille.
801.957.9034
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet Showcase 6 Cinemas

1904 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, UT84123


Films
510520

Summer Kids' Shows: Ratatouille (G)


Thanks to local PTAs, families can take in free movies at select Red Carpet Theaters this summer. This week's movie: Ratatouille.
801.798.2990
http://www.redcarpetcinemas.com
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Red Carpet Spanish 8 Theatre

790 East Express Avenue
Spanish Fork, UT84660


Films
495050

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Horton Hears a Who (G)


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: Horton Hears a Who.
801.334.8638
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-19
Time: Tue & Wed 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Newgate Mall

36th Street and Wall Avenue
Ogden, UT84405


Films
502323

AMC Summer MovieCamp: Despereaux (G)


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: The Tale of Despereaux.
801.774.8222
http://www.amctheatres.com
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am
Cost: $1

Layton Hills 9 Movie Theater

728 West 1425 North
Layton, UT84041


Films
495062

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Horton Hears a Who (G)


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 Horton Hears a Who.
801.852.2872
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
7/8/09

Ages: 2-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Provo Towne Centre

1200 Towne Centre Boulevard
Provo, UT84601


Films
495039

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Horton Hears a Who (G)


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: Horton Hears a Who.
801.546.4764
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-19
Time: Tue & Wed 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Tinseltown USA

720 West 1500 NorthLayton Hills Mall
Layton, UT84041


Films
495076

Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Horton Hears a Who (G)


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 Horton Hears a Who.
801.282.9772
http://www.cin... movieclubhouse
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-19
Time: Tue & Wed 10am
Cost: Up to $1/movie

Jordan Landing

3751 West Center Park Drive
West Jordan, UT84084


Films
507542

Outdoor Movie: Murder by Death (PG)


Families can enjoy an outdoor screening of Neil Simon's Murder by Death. Folks who arrive by 8pm can watch the annual talent search, Celebrity. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, at the SCERA box office, or at the door. Bring a blanket for lawn seating, or rent a chair for $1.
801.225.2787
http://www.scera.org
7/8/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: Talent contest 8pm; Movie Dusk
Cost: Adults $4; Children (3-11) $3

SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

699 South State Street
Orem, UT84058


Library Programs
516186

Origami Fun for Kids


The Origami Lady teaches kids how to make a toy, a puppet, and a surprise out of folded paper. Advance registration is not required.
801.944.7630
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/8/09

Ages: 5-12
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Calvin S. Smith Library

810 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT84106


Library Programs
516152

Rockin' Utah


A state park naturalist leads a program designed to get kids outdoors to develop lasting connections with the natural world and help them grow physically, emotionally, and mentally.
801.944.7611
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/8/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free

Kearns Library

5350 South 4220 West
Salt Lake City, UT84118


Library Programs
516168

Doodle Bugs Take Home Crafts


Kids can stop by the library to pick up materials to create their very own special pet or dragon.
801.944.7677
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
Ongoing Daily except Sun 7/1/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-12
Time: During library hours
Cost: Free

Riverton Library

12877 South 1830 West
Riverton, UT84065


Library Programs
516132

Origami Fun for Kids


The Origami Lady teaches kids how to make a toy, a puppet, and a surprise out of folded paper. Advance registration is not required.
801.944.7627
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/8/09

Ages: 5-12
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Holladay Library

2150 East Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South)
Salt Lake City, UT84117


Library Programs
516191

Royal Party


Kids can join Princess Amerah outside the library for some royal games, activities, and stories. Prince and princess attire is encouraged. Don't forget the camera!
801.944.7618
http://www.slco.lib.ut.us
7/8/09

Ages: 2-10
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Taylorsville Library (AKA Park Library)

4870 South 2700 West
Salt Lake City, UT84118


Library Programs
282557

Magna Library Chess Club


Children, 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

Magna Library

8339 West 3500 South
Magna, UT84044


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

Utah's Hogle Zoo

2600 Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT84108


Nature & Outdoors
510572

Feed the Stingrays


The 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

The Living Planet Aquarium

725 East 10600 South
Sandy, UT84094


Nature & Outdoors
500951

Youth Education Class: Starry Night


A class where kids go on a spacey adventure to learn about the stars, planets, and the moon. 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 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-5
Time: Tue 9pm & 1pm; Wed 9am
Cost: $20

Farm Country

3003 North Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT84043


Nature & Outdoors
500965

Youth Education Class: Captain Planet


A class where kids can become planet superheroes as they learn how to care for our planet through simple activities such as building solar gadgets and making their own paper. 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
7/8/09

Ages: 10-12
Time: 10am
Cost: $35

Farm Country

3003 North Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT84043


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