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Oct 1
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson (West Valley City)

Doors open: 6:00PM, Showtime: 7:00PM From hell it came! Get those metal horns ready and mark your calendar for October 1st when Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson "Twins Of Evil ...

 
Oct 3
Wednesday
Buckethead (Salt Lake City)

Virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumen​talist Buckethead will bring his experimental rock/prog metal sound to In The Venue October 3rd. You must experience this amazing guitarist live!

All ages show....

 
Oct 5
Friday
Garbage (Salt Lake City)

Garbage will bring their tour in support of their upcoming release, "Not Your Kind Of People," to In the Venue October 5th. The show you've been waiting for!...

 
Oct 6
Saturday
Salt Lake City Mini Maker Faire (Salt Lake City)

The 2012 Salt Lake City Mini Maker Faire is a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Join us for an exciting day of learning, sharing, making, workshops, demonstrations, and ...

 
Sep 22 - Oct 6
Saturday
Art Fitness Training (Salt Lake City)

Art Fitness Training is a three-part program designed to increase knowledge and confidence of the contemporary art world. Participants will learn the basics of Art Fitness Training, allowing them to ...

 
Sep 7 - Oct 6
Westminster Shakes up a Utah Tradition with a Modern Twist on An (Salt Lake City)

Westminster College presents a reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone in an original production directed by Larry West for the Classical Greek Theatre Festival. The touring production runs Sept. 7 – Oct ...

 
Oct 4 - Oct 7
Geography Club (Salt Lake City)

Russel Middlebrook is convinced he’s the only gay kid at Goodkind High School. Then his online gay-chat buddy turns out to be none other than Kevin, the popular but closeted ...

 
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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182nd Semiannual General Conference (Salt Lake City)

The 182nd Semiannual General Conference of the Church will convene in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday and Sunday, October 6–7, 2012. The Saturday general sessions will ...

 
Oct 9
Kimbra (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 7:00PM, Showtime: 8:00PM Kimbra comes to The Depot for an ALL AGES show on October 9th with special guest The Stepkids. Tickets on sale now! Tickets & Venue ...

 
Oct 10
Westminster Hosts Community Event: “The Global Dimension of Lati (Salt Lake City)

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Westminster College is pleased to host “The Global Dimension of Latino Utah." The event invites English and Spanish-speaking community members alike to join in ...

 
Oct 10
Wednesday
CARRIE UNDERWOOD (West Jordan)

CARRIE UNDERWOOD - THE BLOWN AWAY TOUR “I can’t wait to get back out on the road and perform new music from my new album for my fans,” says Carrie. ...

 
Oct 11
Wednesday
23rd Annual Family & Professional Conference (Sandy)

Theme: Learning to Live Again Keynote speaker: Jeff Kupfer, Ph.D. This conference is designed for persons with brain injury and their families, health care professionals, educators, nurses, case managers, psychologists, ...

 
Oct 13
Saturday
Shpongle (Salt Lake City)

Experience the otherworldly sounds of Shpongle: The Masquerade with Phutureprimitiv​e October 13th at In The Venue. Come get shpongled!

Must be 18+ to attend. ID required....

 
Oct 14
Sunday
Yelawolf (Salt Lake City)

Yelawolf will rock the house when he brings his Slumerican Tour with special guests Rittz, Trouble Andrew and DJ Vajra to In The Venue October 14th!!

All ages show....

 
Mar 16 - Oct 14
Make Known His Wonderful Works (Salt Lake City)

The theme of the Ninth International Art Competition is: “Make Known His Wonderful Works”...

 
Oct 15
Monday
Circa Survive (Salt Lake City)

In The Venue will rock when Circa Survive bring their tour with guests Touche Amore, Balance and Composure, and O'Brother to town October 15th!

All ages show....

 
Oct 16
Switchfoot (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 7:00PM, Showtime: 8:00PM Switchfoot comes to The Depot for an ALL AGES show on October 16th with special guest Paper Route. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets & ...

 
Oct 16
Tuesday
Taking Back Sunday (Salt Lake City)

Taking Back Sunday's Tell All Your Friends 10th Anniversary Tour with guests Bayside hits In The Venue October 16th. Don't miss out!

All ages show....

 
Oct 17
Annual Season Kick-Off Gala (Salt Lake City)

Don’t miss the Empress Theatre’s annual Season Kick-Off Gala! Come enjoy an elegant dinner party, a preview of next year’s season, and annual awards show. Sign up for next year’s ...

 
Oct 18
Dark Star Orchestra (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 8:00PM, Showtime: 9:00PM Dark Star Orchestra comes to The Depot on October 18! Tickets on sale now! Tickets & Venue Information: Tickets available at all Smith's Tix locations, ...

 
Oct 18
Thursday
Imperative Reaction (Salt Lake City)

Get ready to get on the dance floor October 18th when Imperative Reaction brings their explosive electronic rock sounds and guests Everything Goes Cold, The Ludovico Technique, and The Witch ...

 
Oct 18
Thursday
Crystal Castles (Salt Lake City)

Described as a mix of icy synth pop with white-hot noise, presented in an ever so slightly polished form. Crystal Castles brings their new tour to In The Venue October ...

 
Oct 19
Thursday
Classical Music Concert (Salt Lake City)

MOZART, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, ELGAR, PIAZZOLLA AND BABAJANIAN WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE PROGRAM BY KARINE RAFAEL, SVETLANA OGANESIAN AND CAREY CHENEY...

 
Oct 17 - Oct 19
Tracy Aviary Fall Break Camps (Salt Lake City)

Tired of sitting on the couch during Fall Break? Shake things up this year and join Tracy Aviary October 17th-19th for a fluttering good time! Children in 1st grade through ...

 
Oct 20
Westminster Hosts Inauguration Events for the Community (Salt Lake City)

In celebration of the Westminster Presidential Inauguration, Westminster is hosting a variety of events for the community: 11 a.m.: Fall Kid’s Club (FREE): Location: Richer Commons Westminster invites the Salt ...

 
Oct 18 - Oct 20
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Little Haunts (Salt Lake City)

It’s not scary at the Park during the day, so put on your costumes and come to the Village for a fun-filled event! Visit the Story Witch, go trick-or-treating, and ...

 
Oct 5 - Oct 20
Little Shop of Horrors (Draper)

A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II grows into an illtempered, ...

 
Oct 22
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 5:00PM, Showtime: 7:00PM Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Plays Thick As A Brick 1 & 2 at Abravanel Hall on October 22nd! Tickets on sale Friday, Mar. 9, at ...

 
Oct 22
Monday
Hopsin (Salt Lake City)

Don't miss a performance from MC, producer, director, actor, and editor Hopsin with Dizzy Wright and SwizZz at In The Venue October 21st

All Ages are welcome....

 
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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Westminster’s Center for the Arts – Free Arts & Community Sy (Salt Lake City)

Westminster College is pleased to announce the creation of the Westminster Center for the Arts. The center will be officially announced during the college’s Arts and Community Symposium Oct. 23–24, ...

 
Oct 27
Saturday
Ballet West's Annual Performance Gala (Salt Lake City)

An evening to remember! This exclusive, one-night-only event presents exciting previews and showstoppers in a one-hour program that makes for the perfect evening of breath-taking performance. This evening of fantastic ...

 
Oct 27
Saturday
Monster Block Party (Salt Lake City)

For all the Ghouls and Boys! The Monster Block Party is a FREE, daytime Halloween festival for Salt Lake City's goblins and ghouls of all ages. There will be trick-or-treating ...

 
Oct 27
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 8:00PM, Showtime: 9:00PM GRACE POTTER and the NOCTURNALS come to The Depot on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012! Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. ...

 
Oct 27
Saturday
The Gala 2012 (Salt Lake City)

Truly an evening to remember. This exclusive, one-night-only program presents exciting previews and highlights—a one-hour show that makes for the perfect evening of breath-taking performances...

 
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Orchestra on Temple Square Fall Concert (Salt Lake City)

The Orchestra on Temple Square will perform their Fall Concert. More information to come....

 
Oct 25 - Oct 27
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Riverton)

Be sure to check back to purchase tickets and for more information...

 
Oct 19 - Oct 27
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Hunchback of Notre Dame (Salt Lake City)

Youthstage performance of Hunchback of Notre Dame. All performers ages 9-19. Ages 4+...

 
Oct 18 - Oct 27
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Garden After Dark (Salt Lake City)

Vampires, werewolves and ghosts have overrun the Garden! While these monsters are all here to celebrate Halloween, they actually have a lot to teach us about the natural world we ...

 
Oct 12 - Oct 27
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Witches Night Out at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

New for 2012 - two bewitching weekends of Witches Night Out. Witches love any excuse to have fun and throw a party and now the party has been extended for ...

 
Oct 6 - Oct 27
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Breakfast with a Witch at the Gathering Place at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

Jump on your broom and bring your little witches and warlocks to “Breakfast with a Witch” at The Gathering Place at Gardner Village. Enjoy a yummy buffet of fresh fruit, ...

 
Oct 5 - Oct 27
Ride to a Witch at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

Take a wagon ride on the wackiest witch adventure ever. She'll take you on a journey to her enchanted sanctuary at Cricket Hollow Swamp. She'll delight you with stories, perform ...

 
Aug 4 - Oct 27
Saturday
Farmers Market South Jordan (South Jordan)

Saturday's
August - October
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

"Come experience the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, grown
by your local Utah farmers. TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!"...

 
Oct 28
Sunday
Free Meditation and exercise class (Salt Lake City)

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is a high-level cultivation practice guided by the characteristics of the universe—Truthfulness, Benevolence, and Forbearance. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to ...

 
Oct 29
Saturday
Halloween Spooktacular (Salt Lake City)

Get your little goblins, superheroes, and fairies ready for a Halloween extravaganza! Enjoy the scare-free Halloween party full of fun surprises and hands-on activities....

 
Sep 28 - Oct 29
"Y" Light (Salt Lake City)

Back by popular demand, this OBT Halloween parody explores what life would be like for Mormon Vampires down at B"Y"U, and how they would relate to their arch enemy Ute ...

 
Oct 11 - Oct 30
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Witchapalooza Music Dinner Theatre at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

Enjoy a unique evening of dinner, music and bewitching fun as Witchapalooza’s The Taming of the Brew returns once again to The Gathering Place! This is a show you don’t ...

 
Oct 31
Blue October (Salt Lake City)

Doors open: 8:00PM, Showtime: 9:00PM Blue October comes to The Depot on October 31st! Tickets on sale Friday, Jul. 27 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets & Venue Information: Tickets available at ...

 
Oct 29 - Oct 31
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Haunted Rainforest (Sandy)

'Journey To South America' will be transformed into the 'Haunted Rainforest'! Bring your family through the depths of the spooky rainforest where you will encounter man-eating piranha, giant anacondas and ...

 
Oct 28 - Oct 31
Sleepy Millcreek Hollow (Salt Lake City)

TBA: check back for actual dates to be held. Halloween at the Green Barn Thanks to all who came out to help at Sleepy Millcreek Hollow held at the Green ...

 
Oct 10 - Oct 31
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Haunted Village (Salt Lake City)

EXCLUDING SUNDAYS Tickets sold: 7:30 pm - 10 pm Monday - Saturday There’s not a “haunted” attraction anywhere scarier and more fun than Haunted Village! Want to have the sagebrush ...

 
Oct 10 - Oct 31
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THRILLER - Halloween Spectacular (Salt Lake City)

Odyssey Dance Theatre is excited to bring its popular Halloween Spectacular Thriller to several locations in Utah. "This show has become a phenomenon!" says Artistic Director Derryl Yeager. "Now in ...

 
Oct 6 - Oct 31
Halloween Hoot (Salt Lake City)

Crisp, cool air and colorful leaves mean two things at Tracy Aviary: autumn is coming and so is the Halloween Hoot! All ghosts, vampires, witches and ghouls are welcome to ...

 
Sep 14 - Oct 31
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Witch Displays Out at Gardner Village (West Jordan)

The witches have officially come out to play. Shop and see our hilarious display of plump, green-faced, wart-covered witches dressed to the nines in their most wacky and witchy attire: ...

 
Oct 19 - Nov 9
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Paintings by Waldo Kidd & Urban Photographs by Paula Kaye Ru (Salt Lake City)

Art Access Gallery is pleased to present Icons and Relics: The places where we live and work, urban paintings by Waldo Kidd; and urban photographs by Paula Kaye Rudd. Waldo ...

 
Oct 19 - Nov 9
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Paintings by Daren Young (Salt Lake City)

In Access II Gallery, Art Access is pleased to feature the work of painter Daren Young. In his exhibit Child's Play there is a series of allegorical illustrations that depict ...

 
Oct 25 - Nov 10
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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (Salt Lake City)

As Billie Holiday singing the blues, and speaking her funny, sad truth, Duffin brings a soulful haunting depth to the songs Holiday made tragically famous while revealing the painful life ...

 
Oct 12 - Nov 10
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Hello Dolly (Magna)

Winner of Ten Tony awards, including Best Musical, and made into a 1969 film nominated for seven Academy Awards, the Empress proudly presents "Hello Dolly!". The story of Dolly Levi, ...

 
Sep 21 - Nov 10
Friends and Amici (Salt Lake City)

Long-time friends Pilar Pobil & Willamarie along with their amico, Italian artist, Angelo Maggi will be showing their latest works together at UTah Artist Hands....

 
Aug 30 - Nov 10
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Wicked-er! (Murray)

We’re going to the magical land of Oz and we couldn’t be more excited! In this story there’s a new villain in town. The Wicked Witch will have no other ...

 
Oct 5 - Nov 16
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The Art Barn (Salt Lake City)

Matt Kruback, paintings/drawings Maureen O'Hara Ure & Katharine Coles, mixed media/poetry Marina I. Alexandrescu, mixed media (Park Gallery) Opening Reception: September 28, 6-8 p.m.• Gallery Stroll: October 19, 6-9 p.m. ...

 
Oct 5 - Nov 16
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Matt Kruback, Maureen O'Hara Ure and Katherine Coles and Ma (Salt Lake City)

Matt Kruback, Maureen O'Hara Ure and Katherine Coles and Marina Alexandrescu will present their exhibit at Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn....

 
Sep 21 - Nov 16
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Fare (Salt Lake City)

Food is linked to innumerable aspects of human existence: survival, comfort, religion, culture, economics & class, health & medicine, love, celebration, family; among many others. It is ubiquitous among humans, ...

 
Jan 1 - Nov 18
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Salt Lake City)

In dark, smoggy and feral London, Benjamin Barker has escaped from prison, returning to seek revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him, ravaged his young wife, and stole away ...

 
Oct 17 - Nov 20
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"Falling" interpreted by Local Colors Featured Artist (Salt Lake City)

Themed show "Falling" at Local Colors Gallery interpreted by artists Catherine Darling Hostetter, Cheryl Glen, and Jane Autry. Come see these fantastic artist interpretations of "Falling"....

 
Oct 1 - Nov 24
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Fold, Flap, Peek, Pull, Pop! (Salt Lake City)

For thousands of years bookmakers have been cutting, folding, and manipulating papyrus, parchment, paper and other material to enhance the three dimensionality of the book. Come explore the historic, commercial, ...

 
Sep 28 - Nov 25
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Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections (Salt Lake City)

Willard Marriott Library Book Arts Program presents Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections at Special Collections Gallery....

 
Oct 19 - Nov 30
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Statewide Annual Competition: Craft and Photography (Salt Lake City)

Visual arts competitions and exhibitions have been a project of the state since 1899, providing juried exhibitions open to all Utah artists over the age of 18. The theme here ...

 
Oct 13 - Nov 30
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The Colorado River: Flowing through Conflict (Salt Lake City)

Photographer Peter McBride and author Jonathan Waterman have collaborated on a book full of stunning images to tell the story of the Colorado River. The seventh largest river in the ...

 
Oct 11 - Dec 1
Utah's Desert Horses (Salt Lake City)

Passionately pursuing the perfect image for 15 years, John Steel has explored Southeast Asia, Australia, Sumatra, and North America; photographing people, wildlife and the area they inhabit....

 
Oct 15 - Dec 3
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Paintings by Martin Stensaas (Salt Lake City)

riginally from Utah, Martin developed his art background in human figure, landscape, portraits, and visionary art at an early age. He received his Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the ...

 
Oct 5 - Dec 30
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Horizon: Guild of Book Workers (Salt Lake City)

Whether by contemplating the apparent horizon, personal horizons, or the horizon of the book as a binding or an object, this exhibition showcases the current work of the members of ...

 
May 1 - Dec 30
Architecture Tours (Salt Lake City)

Explore the Rio Tinto Center's unique design, materials, green features and public art on a guided architecture tour. Tour schedule is subject to change. Please inquire to our Visitor Services ...

 
Sep 7 - Dec 31
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Jason Metcalf: ABRACADABRA (Salt Lake City)

Knock on wood. Grab the lucky penny. Don't cross the black cat's path. Beware the number 13. Drive a rusty nail through a lime to avoid the evil eye. Superstition ...

 
Jan 1 - Dec 31
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Laughing Stock Improv Comedy (Salt Lake City)

Utah's Longest running and most successful Improv comedy show. Featuring some of Utah's most comedic talents. This is short form improv comedy, where nothing is rehearsed. No show is the ...

 
Dec 13 - Jan 1
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Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (Salt Lake City)

A film about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is being shown in the Legacy Theater of the ...

 
Oct 5 - Jan 5
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Battleground States (Salt Lake City)

ttleground States brings together artists who critically engage with the discourse of visual culture and gender studies. Through video, sculpture, installation, and photography, these works explore ideas of how figuration ...

 
Sep 22 - Jan 6
TINKERTOY Exhibit at Discovery Gateway (Salt Lake City)

There’s no limit to what kids can do in TINKERTOY®: Build Your Imagination™, a new interactive exhibit at Discovery Gateway! Giant replicas of the classic TINKERTOY® construction set provide the ...

 
Jan 6
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A Book of Mormon Fiesta: A Latin–American Celebration (Salt Lake City)

The exhibit will celebrate the rich Latin heritage within the Church by focusing on gospel truths, while highlighting both ancient and modern-day stories of faithful Latin American Saints. It is ...

 
Jan 1 - Jan 6
Sunday
Sunday Performances (Salt Lake City)

Mama's Temple Church Choir Performs each Sunday. All are welcome to come and participate in any of their services and hear this renowned inspirational Gospel Choir under the dynamic direction ...

 
Oct 26 - Jan 13
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salt 6: Emre Huner (Salt Lake City)

salt 6: Emre Huner features the premier of a new film by the Turkish, Berlin-based artist, whose work explores questions surrounding progress, modernity, science fiction, and utopian impulses....

 
Oct 18 - Jan 20
Nancy Holt: Sightlines (Salt Lake City)

Nancy Holt: Sightlines will offer an in-depth look at the early projects of this important American artist whose pioneering work falls at the intersection of art, architecture, and time-based media. ...

 
Sep 28 - Jan 27
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Da Vinci The Genius (Salt Lake City)

Grande Exhibitions creator of traveling exhibitions have created the most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo to tour the world. With the assistance of Il Genio di Leonardo da Vinci Museo and ...

 
Jan 10 - Feb 14
Thursday
ALTA LADIES DAY (Alta)

This year, you can do more than "just keep up." Let our supportive staff of certified instructors clue you in to the fundamentals of women's techniques, tactics and equipment. We ...

 
Mar 12
Pottery Classes at Club Mud (West Jordan)

Club Mud is a full functioning ceramic studio offering classes and workshops in a variety of clay and glass mediums. With fourteen wheels, slab rollers, extruders, electric and gas kilns, ...

 
Sep 28 - Mar 18
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Dale Nichols: Transcending Regionalism (Salt Lake City)

Dale Nichols is well known as the fourth major Regionalist artist, alongside Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and John Stueart Curry. Their work, created in the Midwest during the Great ...

 
Jul 1 - Mar 31
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Guest Writers Series (Salt Lake City)

The Salt Lake City Arts Council co-sponsors the Guest Writers Series (GWS) with the University of Utah Department of English and Creative Writing Program. A monthly series, scheduled on Thursday ...

 
Sep 21 - Apr 21
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5 Blocks (Salt Lake City)

5 Blocks is an exhibition of youth artwork created in collaboration with UMFA educators by students at Hawthorne Elementary and Granger High School....

 
Sep 21 - Sep 14
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Phillips Gallery Present: Carolyn Coalson, Michael David (Salt Lake City)

Carolyn Coalson's abstract expressionist paintings contain an intensity with which one can commune. Her broad brush strokes create a translucent effect enticing the viewer to drift through her veils of ...

 
Jan 1 - Dec 1
Saturday
Off The Wall Comedy Imrov (Draper)

Off the Wall Comedy Improv. The show is an hour and a half of hilarity. We feature the art of what is known as “competitive short form improv.” You might ...

 
Jul 24 - Dec 31
Thursday
Little Scientist (Salt Lake City)

In this half hour class, children are encouraged to ask questions about nature and to seek answers through collecting things, counting and measuring, making observations, and experimenting. Little Scientist is ...

 
Jan 1
Tuesday
Preschool Storytime - Day Riverside (Salt Lake City)

ies and activities for preschoolers. Ask your librarian what is planned for the coming week....

 
Jan 1
Thursday
Book Baby - Anderson Foothill (Salt Lake City)

A fun-filled sharing experience for young children (birth to age 2) and their caregivers....

 
Dec 1 - Jan 1
Music and the Spoken Word Broadcast (Salt Lake City)

The Choir's weekly live half hour broadcast Music and the Spoken Word is the nation's longest-running network program, having run continuously since 1929. The broadcast takes place every Sunday morning ...

 
Apr 16 - Oct 16
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts (Salt Lake City)

Anyone interested in learning about Utah and her people will enjoy a visit to the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts. Located in a 150 year-old pioneer-era farmhouse in ...