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Melon Days
Green River's annual festival runs Friday and Saturday. Festivities include melon samples, live music, a softball tournament and vendors. There is a parade 10 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. For more information, visit http://melon-days.com or see the video on the left.
When • Friday, Sept. 14, beginning at noon and Saturday, Sept. 15 beginning at 7 a.m.
Where • Throughout the town of Green River
Tickets • Free
Utah State Fair 2012
This is the final weekend of the 2012 Utah State Fair. It ends Sunday. Visit http://www.utahstatefair.com/faqs for information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 10 a.m.- 11 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 11p.m.
Where • Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West , Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10.00; *
Brigham City Temple tours
Saturday is the final day to tour the new LDS temple in Brigham City. Visit https://templeopenhouse.lds.org for reservations.
When • Ends Saturday, Sept. 15
Where • 250 S. Main St. in Brigham City
Tickets • Free, but reservations may be required
El Grito de la Independencia Celebration
Centro Civico Mexicano will hold its El Grito de la Independencia celebration. The event includes a community arts festival, car show, live entertainment, silent auction and streaming "El Grito de la Independencia" live from Mexico.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 1 p.m.- 1 a.m., Sunday, September 16 from 1 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Where • Centro Civico, 155 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; Donations are appreciated;
Annual SLC Bike Count Volunteers
Be a part of the National Bicycle/Pedestrian Documentation Project, an annual count of bicyclists and pedestrians. Volunteers will help collect data that will be used to help plan future bike corridors or upgrades to current bike facilities in Salt Lake City. Contact Michael at michael.wise@slcgov.com or 801-554-8803 to learn more.
When • Friday, September 14 at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m., Sunday, September 16 at 10 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City/County Building, 200 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Sandy Heritage Festival
Enjoy free food, a vintage car show, bounce houses for the kids, a scavenger hunt, a bus tour through Historic Sandy and entertainment by the band "66 & Main." Visit http://www.sandy.utah.gov/heritagefest for information.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 2p.m.
Where • Sandy Main Street Park, 90 E. 8720 South, Sandy
Tickets • Free; Free;
Multicultural Festival
Salt Lake County Library Services will present the Multicultural Festival. The festival will include musicians, dancers, artisans, crafts, vendors and community groups.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Where • Viridian Event Center , 1825 W. 8030 South , West Jordan
Tickets • Free
Poker Ride to Benefit Millsite State Park
The Southeastern Utah O.H.V. Club is organzing a ride to benefit Millsite State Park in Emery County. Participants are given cards with full poker hands on them to compete for prizes. The first poker card is $10 and any extra cards are $5. There will be a parking fee of $5 in the park. You will receive an extra poker card free with proof of Park fees paid. The route and more information is at http://www.seuohvclub.org.
When • Registration is 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 15
Where • Millsite State Park, Ferron Canyon Road in Huntington
Tickets • $10 for first card and a $5 parking fee
San Juan ATV Safari
The three-day ride travels some of the best ATV trails in southeast Utah. Blanding is the host city. For more information, go to http://www.sanjuansafari.com.
When • Thursday through Saturday, September 13-15
Where • Blanding is host city
Tickets • $100 per ride; $175 for couples; further discounts available for families
Gregory Stocks Exhibit
The Eccles Art Center will presents landscape paintings and figure drawings by artist Gregory Stocks.
When • Friday, September 14 from 9 a.m.- 5p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 9 p.m.- 3p.m.
Where • Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden
Tickets • Free
Delta Car Show
Antique vehicles, classics, muscle cars and street rods will be displayed in the Delta City Park. Open to all make, models and years of vehicles. Music, trophies, prizes, and some surprises. Spectators are encouraged to attend the free event, reminisce and become acquainted with vehicle owners.
When • Friday, September 14 through Sunday, September 16
Where • Delta City Park, 100 W. Main St., Delta
Tickets • Free
Mahonri Young and Jack Sears Art Exhibit
Anthony's Fine Art & Antiques will feature an art show documenting the friendship of Utah artists Mahonri Young and Jack Sears through a collection of art, including drawings and important bronzes.
When • Friday, September 14 from 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 5p.m.
Where • Anthony's Fine Art & Antiques, 401 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Summer Group Show
Phillips Gallery will present its annual summer group show. Visit http://www.phillips-gallery.com for information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 6p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 4p.m.
Where • Phillips Gallery, 444 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Essence of Summer Exhibit
Rebecca Gates, Melody Johnson, and Ruth Kadas present their art in the mediums of photography, collage/painting and jewelry at the Essence of Summer Exhibit. There will be an artist's closing reception Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 6 p.m.- 9p.m.
Where • Local Colors, 1054 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Biennial Faculty Exhibition
The Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery at Weber State University will host the 2012 Biennial Faculty Exhibition. The exhibition features recent works by more than 30 artists teaching at WSU. For more information, visit weber.edu/dova or call 801-626-6420.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Where • Weber State University, 1905 University Circle, Ogden
2012 Faculty Show Opening Reception
Celebrate with the Utah Valley University Department of Art and Visual Communications as it hosts the annual faculty art show.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where • Woodbury Art Museum - Utah Valley University, 575 E. University Parkway, University Mall, Suite N250, Orem
Tickets • Free
Carlos Rosales-Silva Art Truck Exhibit
Carlos Rosales-Silva is a contemporary artist from Austin, TX whose paintings, photos, sculptures, and drawings investigate themes of borders, diversity, and identity. Visit http://www.utahmoca.org for information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Judith Romney Wolbach Exhibit
Charley Hafen Jewelers - Gallery will feature the paintings of Judith Romney Wolbach. This exhibit of oil paintings emerges from her imagination, previously devoted to her clay sculptures, ink drawing and watercolors.
When • Friday, September 14 from 12 p.m.- 7 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 12 p.m.- 7 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where • Charley Hafen Jewelers Gallery, 1409 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Renaissance Revival
This program will enrich your knowledge of cowboy poetry, Indian stories, and Irish storytelling.
When • Friday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Where • Heritage Center (L. Clark Cushing), #10 E. 6150 South, Murray
Tickets • Free
Friday Fun for Kids
Children ages 3-8 are invited to a special storytime featuring the books of Babar. A fun activity and snack are included. Registration and a $5 fee are required. Call 801-484-9100 to register.
When • Friday, September 14 at 4 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 4 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 4 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 4 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 4 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 4 p.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5.00;
Hawaii Luau Fundraiser
The American Fork Library Board will sponsor a Hawaiian luau fundraiser held at Robinson Park, 100 E. Main. Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets. For more information call Sheena Parker at 801-763-3070.
When • Friday, September 14 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Where • American Fork Library, 64 S. 100 East, American Fork
Tickets • $7.50; Two (or more) tickets for $5 each, available at the library circulation desk. Family tickets are $20 for up to six members; children 2 years and younger are free;
Children's Reliance Foundation Festival Charity Fundraiser
Come for a family friendly night of dance performances, music, food, dancing, a clown, photo booth, face painting, and balloon animals. Meet some of the families that Reliance Foundation has helped. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to terminally or chronically ill kids and their families.
When • Friday, September 14 from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Where • Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East , Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15.00; reliance-foundation.org
Legal Aid Society Fundraiser
The Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake will hold a fundraiser for its Domestic Violence Victim Assistance, Bridge the Gap and Adult Guardianship and Family Law Clinic programs. There will be a dinner, open bar, live and silent auctions, social hour and special guests The Johnson Creek Band. RSVP mcranney@lasslc.org or call 801-924-3177.
When • Friday, September 14 at 6 p.m.
Where • Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $125.00;
Sandy Arts Guild Fall Fundraiser - Denim & Dancing
The Sandy Arts Guild will sponsor it annual fall Denim & Dancing fundraiser. There will be dinner, music and line dancing. Call 801-568-ARTS for tickets or go to the Sandy City Hall, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway, #310.
When • Friday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Where • Chuck and Kathie Horman, 1 Bentwood Lane, Sandy
Tickets • $25.00;
Taste Culinary Boutique - Indian Favorites Cooking Class
Taste Culinary Boutique will offer a cooking class of Indian favorites, including chicken korma (chicken in a flavorful coconut sauce), baigan bhartha (oven-roasted eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger and select spices), pudina ka pulao (basmati rice and vegetables cooked with mint and spices), and garlic naan (garlic-scented Indian bread). Visit http://www.TasteSLC.com for information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Where • Taste Culinary Boutique, 1100 W. 7800 S. Gardner Village,
Tickets • $35.00; http://www.TasteSLC.com
The Gangrene Comedy Film Festival: Apollo 13
Join the Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater for the 13th Annual Gangrene Short Comedy Film Festival. This year travel to the corners of the Universe for a selection of the funniest short comedy films from all over the planet Earth. Visit gangreneproductions.com/festivals/fest_info/details.php
Follow the show at http://www.facebook.com/GangreneFilmFestival.
When • Friday, September 14 at 7 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 7 p.m.
Where • Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater, 405 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Tickets • $10.00; $15 for both sessions, $35 per family one session, $50 per family both sessions. (Immediate families only. Free admision for kids under 2;
An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband," set in London in the 1890s, is a witty play about marriage and past misdeeds. Visit http://www.TheEchoTheatre.com for more information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 7 p.m.- 9:30p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 7 p.m.- 9:30p.m.
Where • Echo Theatre, 145 N. University Ave., Provo
Tickets • $12.00; $9 in advance;http://www.TheEchoTheatre.com
Little Shop of Horrors
SCERA will launch its indoor season with "Little Shop of Horrors." Tickets are available at the SCERA Center, by calling 801-225-ARTS, online at http://www.scera.org or at the door 30 minutes prior to the show.
When • Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State St., Orem
Tickets • $12.00; *
Nightmare on 13th Opening
Nightmare on 13th will open for the 2012 Halloween season on Sept. 14, with three new nightmares: "NetherBeast," "Cirque Du Fear" and "Zombie Apocalypse." Patrons will receive a wristband and be admitted to all three nightmares for $20. Wristbands can also be used to bounce back to the nightmare for $5 on a "bounce back" night, but only if the wristband has not been removed. For more information, visit http://www.nightmareon13th.com.
When • Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Nightmare on 13th Haunted House, 300 W. 1300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20.00; bit.ly/NeIqEg
The Winter's Tale
The Sting & Honey Company will present William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," the story of King Leontes who loses everything to his jealousy and pride, and redemption will not come until that which was lost has been found. The play will be held in the Leona Wagner Black Box theater. Tickets available through arttix.org.
When • Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20.00; *Recommended for ages 8 and up;arttix.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=9230
The Price is Right Live
The Price Is Right Live is the interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled from the audience the chance to "come on down" to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show. Order tickets online at http://www.kingtix.com.
When • Friday, September 14 at 8 p.m.
Where • Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah, 1395 E. President's Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $30-$50;kingsburyhall.utah.edu/performances/price-is-right
Walk with the Blind
Harmons Grocery Stores, the Utah Lions Clubs Foundation and the Utah Foundation for the Blind will host a walk with the Blind and a 5K Fun Run.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 8 a.m., Saturday, September 15 at 8 a.m.
Where • Holladay Lions Fitness and Recreation Center, 1616 S. Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay
Tickets • $35.00; 9 am: Breakfast - $5 (adults) $3 (kids);http://www.runnerscard.com
Trash Free Seas; The International Coastal Cleanup
Volunteers are needed to remove trash and debris from beaches, lakes, and rivers. You will keep track of every piece of trash found. Other sites and dates are: Sept. 15, Wasatch Hollow, Sept. 22, Jordan River Parkway Trail and Sept. 29, Bridal Veil Falls Trail. Find additional Cleanup and to register visit http://www.signuptocleanup.org.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m.- 11a.m.
Where • Hidden Hollow, 1228 E. Wilmington Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Great Salt Lake Audubon Bird Survey - Bluebird Boxes in Strawberry Valley
Birders should meet at the southeast corner of the Shopko Parking lot at 8 a.m. or at 9:30 a.m. at the Strawberry Valley Visitor Center. Bring some food and GSLA will provide cold drinks. Call Jeanne or Ray at 801-532-7384 for more information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 8 a.m.
Where • Shopko, 2290 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Ogden Area Family History Conference
The Ogden FamilySearch Library will sponsor the annual Ogdean Area Family History Conference. Keynote speaker will be Ron Tanner, product manger for the LDS Church's Family History Department. There will be 65 classes scheduled throughout the day. For more information visit http://www.orfhc.org.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Where • Weber State University - Shepherd Union Ballroom, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • Free; Free;
Walk to End Alzheimer 5K
The Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place at Murray City Park. In addition to the 5k Walk, participants will enjoy a kids zone, breakfast, community speakers, prizes and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheime's. Visit alz.org/walk for information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 15 at 8:30 a.m.
Where • Murray Park, 296 E. Murray Park Ave., Murray
Tickets • Free
Climb4LifeSM Utah
Climbers and hikers of all abilities and ages are invited to participate in this climbing and hiking event that raises funds for ovarian cancer research. To register or for more information, visit http://www.herafoundation.org/c4l-utah-2012.
When • Friday, September 14 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Friday, September 14 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m., Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
Where • Black Diamond, 2084 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $75.00;
Scout Saturday: Native vs. Invasive
The Ogden Nature Center's teacher/naturalists help scouts pass badge requirements during one 45-minute workshop. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit required. Call 801-621-7595 or visit http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs for more information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
Where • Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden
Tickets • $5 per session per scout;
Color Run 5K
The Color Run is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Visit thecolorrun.com/salt-lake for information or bit.ly/NJ9x6j to register.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m., Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
Where • Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy
Tickets • $35 for teams;bit.ly/NJ9x6j
BYU and University of Utah Ball Relay Fundraiser
The University of Utah's Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will run the U. of U. and BYU game ball from Provo to Salt Lake for the annual football game. Supporters can pledge donations through the fraternity at 435-640-2974 or 847-507-3209. All proceeds go to Camp Hobé, a summer camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. The game is at 8 p.m.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m., Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
Where • LaVell Edwards Stadium, Brigham Young University campus, Provo
Scout Saturday: Conservation
The Ogden Nature Center's teacher/naturalists help scouts pass badge requirements during one 45-minute workshop. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit required. Call 801-621-7595 or visit http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs for more information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m.
Where • Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden
Tickets • $5 per scout;
Tracy Aviary's Preschool and Kindergarten Classes
Tracy Aviary is offering preschool and kindergarten classes that will be held every other week over a three-month period. Classes run Sept. 5 to Dec. 8. The classes feature a special bird visitor, a fun craft or activity, a snack, and an engaging story connecting with age-appropriate themes. For more information, visit http://www.tracyaviary.org/pre-k-classes.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m.
Where • Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City
Huber Grove Apple Harvest
Come to Wasatch Mountain State Park to harvest apples from the historic Huber Grove. The orchard is open on Saturdays and Sundays by reservation. No walk-ins allowed. Call 435-654-1791 to reserve a two-hour slot.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where • Wasatch Mountain State Park, Near Midway, Utah, Midway
Tickets • $12.00;
Nifty 50s and Beyond, a Tour of Mid-Century Modern Homes
The Weber County Heritage Foundation will sponsor a tour of mid-century modern homes as a fundraiser. Also featured at the ticket location will be a lecture with slideshow on Mid-Century Modern architecture. Contact Connie Cox at ccoxaprilfool@yahoo.com or at 801-394-5364, for more information.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 4p.m.
Where • LDS 41st Ward , 3254 Polk Ave., Ogden
Tickets • $15.00;
League of Utah Writers Roundup
The League of Utah Writers, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering friendship, education, and encouragement to the poets and writers of Utah, will sponsor its annual Roundup, that will feature published writers and workshops. Visit http://www.luwriters.org for information. Visit luwriters.org/pdf/the-lariat-aug-2012.pdf for registration and schedule information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 1 p.m.- 8p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 10:30 a.m.- 9p.m.
Where • Yarrow Hotel, 1800 Park Ave., Park City
Tickets • $130.00; $155 after Aug. 24;
Scout Saturday: Venomous Reptiles
The Ogden Nature Center's teacher/naturalists help scouts pass badge requirements during one 45-minute workshop. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit required. Call 801-621-7595 or visit http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs for more information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 11 a.m.
Where • Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden
Tickets • $5 per session per scout;
Cantastoria Exhibit
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art will sponsor the exhibition Cantastoria, an exploration of how contemporary artists communicate histories and societies in varying media, sharing information through languages, song, storytelling, and lyricism.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Freewww.utahmoca.org
Abracadabra
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art will sponsor the Jason Metcalf's Abracadabra exhibit in the Locals Only Gallery. For Abracadabra, Metcalf has painstakingly researched, re-enacted and refreshed languages of superstition long forgotten from day-to-day vernacular. Visit http://www.utahmoca.org/exhibitions/upcoming for information.
When • Friday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 9p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.- 6p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Woodbury Art Museum Family Day
Enjoy free activities for the whole family including ISpy, sculpture activities, and Willy the Wolverine.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30p.m.
Where • Woodbury Art Museum - Utah Valley University, 575 E. University Parkway, University Mall, Suite N250, Orem
Tickets • Free
Sundance Resort Author Series
On September 15th, Stephanie Nielson will appear to discuss her book, "Heaven is Here." All the events will be held in the Tree Room. Tickets are $75 and include the lecture and discussion, a signed copy of books and brunch and gratuity. Tickets are available online at http://www.sundanceresort.com or by calling the
Sundance Resort at 866 734-4428.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 12 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 12 p.m.
Where • Sundance Resort, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance
Tickets • $75.00;
Try Hockey for Free
The Grizzlies Special Needs Hockey team invites athletes 5 years old and older to Try Hockey for Free. Bring a helmet, no other equipment needed. Call Don Korth at 801-450-3614 or visit krfsports.com.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 1 p.m.- 2:30p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 1 p.m.- 2:30p.m.
Where • Utah Olympic Oval, 5662 S. Cougar Lane (4800 W.), Kearns
Tickets • Free
In The Heights
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning musical "In the Heights," the story of three generations of Latino immigrants dream of succeeding in America while at the same time holding onto their culture and heritage. Visit http://www.pioneertheatre.org for more information.
When • Friday, September 14 at 8 p.m., Friday, September 14 at 8 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m.
Where • Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $38-$59 ($5 more day of show); Children in grades K ‚Äì 12 are half price on Mondays and Tuesdays;pioneertheatre.org/tickets/season-tickets
Walk to Prevent Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold a fundraising "Walk to Prevent Suicide." Visit http://www.outofthedarkness.org for more information.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Where • Sugar House Park, 1300 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • bit.ly/TKvmq9
Sex and Religion
What does religion say about sex? Explore that question at Sextravaganza, a sex-positive extravaganza exploring sexuality and its relation to religion. Speakers include Darrel Ray, Greta Christina, and Lisa Diamond. For information, contact Adam Isom at 801-691-3092 or isom.adam@gmail.com.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 3 p.m.
Where • University of Utah Orson Spencer Hall, 260 Central Campus Drive (U. of U. campus), Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Salt Lake Eat Local Challenge - Grand - One Week Celebration Potluck
This year the Eat Local Challenge is hosting multiple events to bring awareness to the challenge. Celebrate the first week of the challenge with this potluck dinner. Bring one of your favorite dishes and enjoy others. Share your ELC stories, challenges and fun. Visit wasatchgardens.org/events/eat-local-challenge/one-week-celebration for information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Where • Grateful Tomato Garden, 600 E. 800 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
The Tortoise Versus the Hare
The Midvale Arts Council will present the Missoula Children's Theatre production of The Tortoise Versus The Hare. Visit midvalearts.com for information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center, Midvale
Tickets • $7.00; *$25/family pass (one household);
Shimmies and Shakes Belly Dance Festival
Sugar Space will be transformed into an exotic casbah and will feature belly dancers Yasamina, Veronica, Troupe Tarab, Shasha, Ariana, Sultra and more. Tickets are $10 in advance http://www.thesugarspace.com and $12 at the door.
When • Saturday, September 15 from 8 p.m.- 10p.m.
Where • Sugar Space Studio for the Arts, 616 E. Wilmington Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10.00; $12 at the door;http://www.thesugarspace.com
Youth Fair
The Utah Waterfowl Association will host its Eighth Annual Youth Fair. Events include riding in airboat, learning how to hunt diver ducks, how to call ducks, a duck decoy tossing game, how to catch bass and how to fish with a bow and arrow. This is for children up to 15 years old.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m.
Where • Farmington Bay Learning Center, 515 E. 5300 South, Ogden
Tickets • Free; A free lunch will be served;
Run The Rave 5K
Run the Rave is a family friendly, charitable 5k held in the dark that is lined with spectacular lighting to guide the runners along the path. There will be thousands of glow sticks, glow paint wars, and dancing at the end. This is a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Visit http://www.runtherave.com/#!home/mainPage for information.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 9 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 9 p.m., Saturday, September 15 at 9 p.m.
Where • Saltair, 12408 W. Salt Air Drive, Magna
Tickets • $35.00; Must be 16+ to attend. ID required.;http://www.smithstix.com
Redstone Art Fair
The Redstone Center in Park City will hold its third art fair featuring local and national artists.
When • Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m.- 5p.m.
Where • Redstone Gallery, 1678 Redstone Center Drive, Park City
Tickets • Free; Free;
Run for the Nuns 5K Run/Walk
The "Run for the Nuns" 5K Run/Walk is a fundraiser for the Carmelite Monastery. The 5K will begin at Cottonwood Elementary, 5205 S. Holladay Blvd., with the finishing line at the Carmelite Monastery. For more information call 801-675-8593 or email runforthenuns@gmail.com.
When • Sunday, September 16 at 10 a.m., Sunday, September 16 at 10 a.m.
Where • Carmelite Monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd., Holladay
Tickets • $25.00; $40 day of the race; a family discount is available for $100, which includes up to 6 runners.;
Carmelite Fair Fundraiser
The Carmelite Monastery will hold its annual fair. There will be music, childrens games, silent auction and food.
When • Sunday, September 16 from 11 a.m.- 5p.m.
Where • Carmelite Monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd., Holladay
Tickets • Free
PinkSTYLE - Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Tanger Outlet Center is offering its shoppers a way to join in the fight against breast cancer with the annual PinkSTYLE campaign. The Pink Card provides customers with a 25% discount on a single item at participating stores located at Tanger Outlets Park City. For information, visit tangeroutlet.com/parkcity/events.
When • Friday, September 14 from 10 a.m.- 9p.m., Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sunday, September 16 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where • Tanger Outlet Center, 6699 N. Landmark Drive, Park City
Feast of Five Senses
In the name of good taste and to support Slow Food Utah's Micro-grant Fund, eight local celebrated chefs will use the bounty of Utah's local food producers to raise funds for Slow Food Utah's wide range of programs. Tickets are available at http://www.slowfoodutah.org or by mail: Slow Food Utah, PO Box 581213, SLC, UT 84158-1213.
When • Sunday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Where • Alta Club, 100 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $85.00; $35 optional wine pairing.
MUSIC • Listings by David Burger
Freedom Foundation Concert
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra on Temple Square will be featured in a Freedom Foundation Concert. The concert will celebrate the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.
When • Friday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Allred
Acoustic alternative band Allred to release their latest album and perform.
When • Friday, September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Where • Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N. University Ave., Provo
Tickets • $10 at 24Tix
Mark Chesnutt
Country musician Mark Chesnutt will perform.
When • Friday, September 14 at 10:00 p.m.
Where • The Westerner, 3360 S. Redwood Road, West Valley City
Tickets • $15 at SmithsTix
Cosy Sheridan
Bridger Folk Music Society will present award-winning singer/songwriter Cosy Sheridan.
When • Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Crumb Brothers Bakery, 291 S. 300 West, Logan
Tickets • $13 at bridgerfolk.org
Easy Stars All-Stars with Passafire, Roots Rawka
The Easy Stars All-Stars is hitting the road to celebrate their new release "Thrillah" a reggae tribute to "The King Of Pop" Michael Jackson. Passafire and Roots Rawka will open.
When • Sunday, September 16 at 9 p.m.
Where • Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $18.50 at 24Tix
MOVIES
The best movie of the week is a familiar one, Disney/Pixar's 2003 animated classic "Finding Nemo," which returns in a pristine 3-D conversion. It's a rare instance where the 3-D doesn't detract from the movie, but actually enhance it. Not that the movie needed it, since it was already a funny, charming and moving story of an overprotective dad (voiced by Albert Brooks) who must rescue his son (voiced by Alexander Gould) who is captured by a scuba-diving dentist and wakes up in his office fish tank.
The weekend's best new movie is "Arbitrage," a riveting and atmospheric thriller set in the world of high finance. Richard Gere stars as a hedge-fund tycoon who's trying to sell his company using fraudulent accounting, and then has something bigger to cover up involving his mistress (Laetitia Casta). Writer-director Nicholas Jarecki keeps the tension tight, draws strong supporting performances from Susan Sarandon (as Gere's charity-minded wife) and Brit Marling (as his sharp-eyed daughter), and gives Gere one of the best roles of his career.
Another hedge-fund billionaire, played by Robert Pattinson, is the center of David Cronenberg's drama "Cosmopolis," a talky and convoluted drama. Pattinson shows he can actually act when called upon to be more than just a brooding sparkly vampire. Alas, the movie built around him is stifling, with thick slabs of pseudo-intellectual dialogue.
Also on the art-house slate is "For a Good Time, Call...," a raunchy comedy about two feuding roommates (Ari Graynor and Lauren Anne Miller) who bond when they start a phone-sex business together. The story (co-written by Miller) is shrill and shallow at first, but the sweetness of Graynor's brassy character gradually emerges to provide a needed dose of charm.
Opening at the Megaplex theaters in South Jordan and Lehi is "The Mine," a locally-made suspense thriller that follows five college-age friends on a trip into a haunted gold mine. (The most familiar face is Alexa Vega, formerly of the "Spy Kids" franchise.) The scares are a bit sporadic, but nicely mounted when they do come.
Following the success of the right-wing screed "2016: Obama's America," another conservative movie hits the screens. "Last Ounce of Courage" stars Marshall Teague as a small-town mayor who decides to exercise the "freedoms" that he once fought for and his soldier son died for by pulling out the town's long-mothballed Christmas decorations. The production values of this overbearing melodrama are amateurish at best, with a tasteless finale and a sledgehammer approach to its "War on Christmas" message.
Lastly, Milla Jovovich returns as the zombie-killing Alice in "Resident Evil: Retribution," the fifth movie in the franchise. It was not screened for local critics.
TV
The rest of the country saw the premiere of The New Normal on Tuesday. Utah viewers can see it Saturday at 10 p.m. on KUCW-Ch. 30.
That is, of course, because KSL is refusing to air the sitcom about two gay guys who meet a young woman who agrees to be the surrogate for their baby they want to have. And the young woman has both a smart daughter and a homophobic, racist mother.
"The New Normal" isn't a great show, but it isn't awful. There are some laughs.
And it's not any more adult than most of the other NBC shows that KSL does carry.
By the way, thanks to KUCW for picking up "The New Normal."
Friday on TV …
College football (7 p.m., ESPN2): Washington State at UNLV
High school football (Ch. 2.2): Bonneville at Logan
Shark Tank (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): The season premiere.
Touch (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Martin suspects his mentor is doing something illegal.
Primetime: What Would You Do? (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): The season premiere.
Eden Eats (8 p.m., Cooking Channel): Host Eden Grinshpan comes to Salt Lake City to eat fish and chips. Really.
A Chance to Dance (8 and 9 p.m., Ovation): The troupe is cut from 24 dancers to 12.
Lost Girl (8 and 10 p.m. Syfy): Bo and her friends do battle with their enemies.
20/20 (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): A look at some of the worst neighbors in the world.
Great Performances at the Met (10 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): "The Ring" continues as a trio of scheming humans separates Siegfried and Brünnhilde in an attempt to steal the ring.
Boss (11 p.m., Starz): Kane battles corruption, which undermines his power base.
Saturday on TV ...
College football: Locally, there's a little game you might have heard about — BYU at Utah (8 p.m., ESPN2).
And Utah State travels Big Ten country to take on Wisconsin (6 p.m., Big Ten Network).
Nationally, there are a few other games of note: Cal at Oho State (10 a.m. ABC/Ch. 4); Alabama at Arkansas (1:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2); Virginia at Georgia Tech (1:30 p.m., ESPNU); Florida at Tennessee (4 p.m., ESPN); Arizona State at Missouri (5 p.m., ESPN2); USC at Stanford (5:30 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13); Notre Dame at Michigan State (6 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4); Texas at Mississippi (7:15 p.m., ESPN);
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (9:55 p.m., HBO): Really good 2011 sci-fi remake. (PG-13)
Doctor Who (7 and 10 p.m., BBC America): The Doctor becomes the sheriff of a town under siege by a cyborg.
Saturday Night Live (10:30 p.m., Ch. 30): Seth MacFarlane hosts; Frank Ocean performs.
Sunday on TV …
NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles (11 a.m., CBS/Ch. 2); Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots (11 a.m., Fox/Ch. 13); New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers (2 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2); Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (6:15 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5)
Big Brother (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Contestants are nominated for eviction.
Broadway or Bust (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Performers prepare for the auditions.
Hell on Wheels (7, 8 and 10 p.m., AMC): Durant fights for his life.
Leverage (7 and 8 p.m., TNT): The team tries to stop a terrorist; Sophie is implicated in a theft.
Masterpiece Mystery! (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): "Wallander" helps the Rigan police and gets caught up in a conspiracy.
Boardwalk Empire (10 p.m., HBO): Nucky makes a resolution; Gillian builds a new business. (Season premiere)
Weeds (11 p.m., Showtime): After eight seasons, the series comes to an end with an hourlong episode.
Breaking Amish (11 p.m., TLC): The Amish young people arrive in New York City.