Here are our picks for events happening Sept. 16-22. We’re certain you’ll find something you love. If we left something out, leave a message below. Enjoy.
9/16
WEDNESDAY
10 am
Utah State Fair
Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West, SLC
801-538-8400, www.utahstatefair.com
The largest single annual event in Utah, the Utah State Fair offers more fun with livestock shows, a carnival, local entertainment, art exhibits, and more. Through 9/20.
10 am
World of Speed
Bonneville Salt Flats, Speedway, Wendover
801-977-4300, bonnevilleracing.com
The Utah Salt Lake Flats Racing Association is proud to present the World of Speed. Come out and watch if a world-record will be made. Through 9/19.
6:30 pm
Back-country Car Camping
U of U Downtown, 1901 E. South Campus Dr., #1185, SLC
801-587-5433, continue.utah.edu/lifelong/urbanag/
Want the solitude of backpacking without the efforts. Find back roads and get safety tips. Go exploring.
7 pm
Ghost Dances and Identity
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., SLC
801-581-7332, umfa.utah.edu
Greg Smoak from Colorado State University will examine wide-ranging issues of religion, politics and identity through an analysis of the American Indian Ghost Dance.
7 pm
Always … Patsy Cline
Grand Theatre, SLCC, 1575 S. State, SLC
801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org
Featuring local favorites Erica Hansen and Toni Byrd, in this return performance, Patsy Cline’s music is blended into the heartfelt true story of a rare friendship that lasts a lifetime. Through 9/19.
7:30 pm
The Caretaker
Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, SLC
801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org
This play is not a comfortable, romantic one. It pulls the audience into an emotional roller coaster as it depicts realities of human nature and presents a not so pretty picture of times gone by and our times. Through 10/11.
9/17
THURSDAY
9 am
American Heritage Festival
Midvale City Park, 445 W. 7500 South, Midvale
801-261-1756, www.yourhistory.org
An outdoor hands-on experience that tells the history of America with a mountain-man camp, traders, vendors, education, entertainment, kids fun, and an old-fashioned ball with Colonial dances. Through 9/20.
11:30 am
Constitution Day Celebration
South Jordan Community Center, 10778 S. Redwood Rd., South Jordan
801-24-3742, www.southjordancity.org
Join the community for a lunch-time program with Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff as the keynote speaker. RSVP required for lunch.
4 pm
Speed Stacking
West Jordan Library, 1970 W. 7800 South, West Jordan
801-943-4636, www.slcolibrary.org/wjordan.htm
School-age kids. Join the speed stacking craze. Learn how to stack and unstack your cups with dazzling speed.
7 pm
Poetry Series: Anne Carson
Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, SLC
801-484-7651, www.westminstercollege.edu
Canadian-born poet Anne Carson will read selections from her critically acclaimed, yet unusual works. Her poems are always infused with feeling and often with humor.
9/18
FRIDAY
8 am
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
Miller Motorsports Park, 2901 N Sheep Lane, Tooele
435-277-7223, www.millermotorsportspark.com
Race distance has been shortened from 1000 kilometers to a two-hour-45-minute sprint race. Teams will have to race hard from beginning to end, and work in “sprint” mode rather than “endurance” mode. Through 9/20.
10:30 am
Taiwanese Art & Film Festival
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, WVC
801-966-3600, Culturalcelebration.org
Featuring five movies and art from Taiwan, the Utah Chinese Folk Orchestra and refreshments. Welcome address by Sil Lum Kung Fu Kwoon Performing Arts Group Salt Lake Chinese Choir at 7 p.m.
Noon
Women Tech Awards Luncheon
The Grand America, 555 S. Main, SLC
www.womentechcouncil.org
The Women Tech Awards program recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies, and are key contributors to the community.
Noon
Dew Tour
Energy Solutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, SLC
www.energysolutionsarena.com
The Dew Tour returns for three days of extreme sports. See the best of FMX, BMX and Skate competition. Through 9/20.
2 pm
Scientist in the Spotlight: Becca Rowe
Utah Museum of Natural History, 1390 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-6927, umnh.utah.edu
Meet local researchers and explore current science through hands-on activities and demonstration. Fun for adults and children.
8 pm
Charley Jenkins in Concert
Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E. 9400 South, Sandy
801-568-2787, www.sandyarts.com
Jenkins has country roots that run deep. With two albums and a new one on the way Jenkins career has been gaining momentum as he has opened for many country music headliners.
8 pm
Cirque de la Symphonie
Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, SLC
801-355-ARTS, www.utahsymphony.org
In Cirque de la Symphonie, some of the best cirque artists in the world will join the Utah Symphony to create an entertaining combination of two exciting art forms. Also 9/19.
8 pm
The Turn of the Screw
SAANS Downtown, 173 E. Broadway, SLC
801-328-8827, www.saansdowntown.com
Utah Theatre Artists Company portrays this American classic, an adaptation of the Henry James novella, it is an intense exciting ghost story and perfect beginning for the Halloween season. Through 10/3.
9/19
SATURDAY
8:30 am
Euripides’ Bakkhai
Red Butte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, SLC
801-585-0556, www.redbuttegarden.org
University of Utah’s 39th annual Classic Greek Theatre Festival features the horrific and powerful Greek tragedy featuring Dionysus, the God of wine, music, dance, theater and ecstasy. Also 9/20 and 9/26-27.
10 am
9th and 9th Street Festival
Corner of 900 South 900 East, SLC
801-661-5767, www.9thand9thstreetfestival.com
This is a celebration of a neighborhood put on by neighbors. It’s free, it’s fun. Bring the dog, the kids, the stroller and join us. We invite musicians, dancers, artists and crafters to make the day.
[Editor's note: Following event occurred Sept. 12. We regret the error.]
10 am
Ring Around the Rose: Flamenco Dance
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
801-534-1000, www.rdtutah.org
Repertory Dance Theatre’s wiggle-friendly series of performance for children. Today, learn about flamenco dances and rhythms with the dancers of Tablado.
10 am
Pirate Day
Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC
801-582-1631, www.hoglezoo.org
AARRRGH, Matey! Today is National Pirate Day, and we are partying like pirates. Dress like a pirate and receive $1 off general admission. Special old world monkey presentations and a variety of swash-buckling crafts and activities.
10 am – 2 pm
Touch a Truck Family Festival
Union Building, U of U campus, SLC
801-328-1019, www.jlslc.org
$5. Climb, explore and discover your favorite things on wheels — big rigs, fire engines, ambulances, dump trucks, tractors, garbage trucks, etc. Fun for kids of all ages.
11 am
1st Annual Ogden Chili Cook-Off & Fiesta
Linquist Field, 2330 Lincoln Ave., Ogden
801-364-3699, http://sites.google.com/site/salerosaevents/home/2009-ogden-chili-cookoff-fiesta
The Fiesta delights in the richness of foods, arts, crafts and music of several Latin American countries. It will features performances by local children’s groups and professional musicians and visual artist.
2-4 pm
Third Saturdays at UMFA
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., SLC
801-581-7332, www.umfa.utah.edu
Within the UMFA’s permanent European collection hang frames almost as splendid as the paintings themselves. Use them to gather ideas for constructing gilded and flashy frames to surround your art at home.
9/20
SUNDAY
11 am
Carmelite Fair
Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 5714 So Holladay Blvd., SLC
801-272-1755, www.carmelslc.org
The fair will have many ethnic foods, entertainment, rides and games for all sorts of children, regardless of age.
There are handicraft items made by the Sisters and friends of the Community.
11 am
The Fall RV Show
South Towne Expo Center, 9575, S. State, Sandy
801-565-4400, www.greenband.com/ut_rv_visitor2.html
This is a one-stop marketplace for every kind of outdoor recreational vehicle — motor homes, tent trailers, custom vans, fifth wheels, campers, SUVs — and accessories, resorts, tourism, outfitters, and more.
12-3 pm
Buy Local Eat Global
Sprout & Rhythm, 6876 S. Highland Dr., Cottonwood Heights
801-674-5105, www.sproutandrhythm.com
$15. Using locally gathered ingredients, participants create delicious meals from around the world. All culinary levels are welcome. Pre-registration required.
8 pm
16th Annual Eccles Organ Festival
Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, SLC
Enjoy the inspirational music of Peter Planyavsky from Vienna, Austria, as this week’s guest performer in the second week of a five-week-long celebration.
9/21
MONDAY
7 pm
Snooty and the Beast
Deseret Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, Murray
801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz
A twisted fairy tale where Beauty turns out to be more of a “beast” than the actual Beast and is soon scaring him. But the enchanted Butler, Tweezerhands, soon has them seeing the good in each other. Through 11/7.
7 pm
Home At Last Concert
Holladay United Church of Christ, 2631 E. Murray Holladay Rd., Holladay
homeatlasttickets@gmail.com
The Foundation For Reconciliation has organized concert to benefit Volunteers of America, Utah’s Homeless Youth Resource Center. Featuring many area musicians and artists.
7 pm
Family Encounters of the Art Kind
Bountiful/Davis Arts Center, 745 S. Main, Bountiful
801-292-0367, www.bdac.org
Designed as a family night out, this is a free fun and education event for all ages to experience art. Enjoy a brief discussion on that evening’s art technique, explore the galleries, hands-on activity and light refreshments.
7:30 pm
Arsenic and Old Lace
The Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna
801-347-7373, www.empresstheatre.com
Mortimer Bruster has a quick marriage at city hall, then hurries home to tell his two maiden aunts. He finds out his aunts’ hobby — killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar. It gets worse.
9/22
TUESDAY
10 am
Abigail and John: Portrait of a Marriage
Orem Public Library, 58 North State Street, Orem
801-229-7050, lib.orem.org
The story of Abigail and John — marriage of the second president and first lady — is one of the most extraordinary examples of passion and endurance Dr. Edith Gelles lecture and book signing.
11 am
Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan
801-566-8903, www.gardnervillage.com
Meet some of your favorite farm animals face-to-face. Your children will pet rabbits, pigs, goats, llamas, a donkey, cow and more. Hand-sanitizing stations are available.
7:30 pm
Conversations About Your Environment
Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, SLC
801-484-7651, www.westminstercollege.edu
Wasatch Front Forum Hosted by Save Our Canyons and Westminster College brings together a multitude of voices surrounding controversial environmental issues facing our community.
7:30 pm
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr., SLC
801-984-9000, halecentretheatre.org
The Scarlet Pimpernel is the staged adaptation of Baroness Orczy’s captivating tale of intrigue, deception and romance about unassuming hero during the French Revolution who helps save aristocrats from the guillotine.
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