(Editor’s note: The information found in this calendar is subject to change. Please contact the venue to confirm dates and times.)
Here are our picks for what’s going on in the Salt Lake area Oct. 7-13. We did our best to make sure that there would be something for everyone. If we missed something, please leave a comment below:
10/7
WEDNESDAY
Noon
State Archive Lectures
Utah State Archives, 346 S. Rio Grande Street, SLC
801-531-3841, utaharchivemonth.org
Observe Utah Archives Month throughout October with free weekly events. This week Janina Chilton, State Hospital historian, will examine the history of the State Hospital in Provo.
6 pm
Dialogue on Sexual Violence
Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S. 900 West, SLC
www.raperecoverycenter.com
In the community forum the Rape Recovery Center and Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission join the community to educate, strategize and take action against sexual violence. Both in English and Spanish.
7 pm
Puppets on the River
Orem Library, 58 N. State Street, Orem
801-229-7050, lib.orem.org
Puppets on the River and Other Tales of Mississippi Puppeteer Mark Pulham have won the hearts of both children and adults with his puppet characters and charm. Watch him perform Twain-inspired tales to delight the family.
7 and 9 pm
In Deep: The Skiing Experience
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
801-355-2787, www.arttix.org
MSP Films takes an original look at the sport of skiing. All of the skiers in the film — park rat or big mountain charger — share a common bond: the overwhelming desires to ski.
7:30 pm
Tap Dogs
Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.com
It starts like a drizzle, the pitter patter of a lone tapper. But hold on, before long, the stage is rumbling, sparks are flying, and male dancers quickly move across every level of the industrial-looking stage.
7:30 pm
Trio Con Brio
Libby Gardner Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, www.cmsofslc.org
The Chamber Music Society presents a live concert featuring music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Smetana.
10/8
THURSDAY
9 am
Accounting and Budgeting for Non-accounting Managers
Continuing Ed, 1901 E. South Campus Dr., SLC
801-585-1780, proed.utah.edu
All-day course is an introduction to managerial and financial accounting. Pre-registration required.
Noon
Utah All Kids Consignment Sale
South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy
801-942-6657, www.utahallkidssale.com
Free. Where our community comes together to buy and sell new and gently-used kids items. Go online for information on how to volunteer or consign articles. Also 10/9-10.
7 pm
Dirty Little Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth
Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., Park City
435-649-1767, www.swanerecocenter.org
Is there really anything special about Utah snow and is it really doomed from global warming? Examine the real reasons why Utah powder skiing is so incredible and evaluate the threat posed to Utah snow by climate change.
7:30 pm
Fall Dance Concert
Marriott Center for Dance, 330 S. 1500 East, SLC
801-581-5442, www.dance.utah.edu
Performing Dance Company works with invited guests from national and international levels. This fall includes work from Pamela Geber, Abby Fiat and Edgar Zendejas. Through 10/10.
10/9
FRIDAY
10 am
The Baby Day Expo
South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy
801-805-4862, www.babydayexpo.com
Everything baby for expecting parents, young parents and grandparents. Over 130 exhibiting companies, diaper derby, story corner, classes, contests and giveaways make this the biggest baby show in Utah. Also 10/10.
2 pm
Deseret News Fall Home Show
South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy
801-565-4490, www.saltlakehomeshow.com
Shop, compare and save on everything you need for your home all under one roof. Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard” is back along with Utah’s Best Chef Competition and farmers market. Through 10/11.
7:15 pm
Broadway Bash
Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center, 12830 S. Redwood Rd., Riverton
801-253-3132, rivertonorchestra.org
Enjoy the 10th season opener with the familiar and fun tunes of Broadway. This is the RMO’s annual costume gala so be sure to bring the whole family and wear your Halloween costumes.
7:30 pm
The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, An Epilogue
Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.com
Investigates long-term cultural impact of Matthew Shepard’s murder and collective memory of the community a decade later.
7:30 pm
From the Top
Libby Gardner Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.com
Hosted by Christopher O’Riley and featuring the Gifted Music School Orchestra with Jossalyn Jesnsen, viola, and Weiyi Le, piano. Presented by Utah Chamber Artists.
8 pm
Brahms Symphony No. 2
Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, SLC
801-355-2787, www.utahsymphony.org
Pianist Jason Hardink will perform Messiaen’s Oiseaux exotiques, inspired by songs from exotic birds. It serves as a great counterpart to Brahms’ light and cheerful Symphony No. 2.
10/10
SATURDAY
11 am
Ring Around the Rose: Ballet
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. What is it really like to be a ballet dancer? Ballet West shows how in one of our biggest shows of the year.
11 am
Festival of Science and Art: Chemistry, It’s Elemental!
Library Square, 210 E. 400 South, SLC
801-535-6500, www.youthcityartways.org
Celebrate National Chemistry Week (October 18-24, 2009) with a variety of fun scientific and artistic activities for all ages. Participating are the Mineral Collectors, American Chemical Society, The Leonardo and local universities.
2 pm
Family Art Saturdays: Avatar Masks
Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple, SLC
801-328-4201, www.slartcenter.org
Create a mask of your alter ego — just in time for Halloween! Kids can also create a print in recognition of Hunger Awareness Month. Families can drop in and explore art together through free art-making activities.
5 pm
Utah Local Festival of Arts
Salt Lake Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, SLC
801-580-8525, www.generation-a.org
This event provides a place where artists exclusively from Utah will display their work while attracting visitors who have an appreciation for art.
7:30 pm
Virtuoso Series: Michel Camillo
Libby Gardner Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.com
The artistry and virtuosity of Michel Camilo bridges the genres of jazz, classical, popular and world music. He is a pianist with a brilliant technique who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies.
10/11
SUNDAY
1-3 pm
Say Yes! To Life
Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living, 870 E. North Union Ave., Midvale
801-307-0481, www.spirituallyfree.org
Discover your unique potential to heal yourself and your world using mind, body and Spirit while incorporating a common sense approach to Eckhart Tolle’s NOW philosphy. Open your heart to a deeper vision of your true self.
2 pm
Sister Dottie Dixon: Second Helpings
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
801-355-2787, www.arttix.org
Pygmalion Theatre Company hosts Dottie Dixon, a Mormon mother steadfast in her mission to reunite the Mormons and the gays. In Second Helpings, she has some tasty new tidbits to say how she will do it.
8 pm
16th Annual Eccles Organ Festival
Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, SLC
801-328-8941, saltlakecathedral.org
The centennial celebration continues with featured performer Carole Terry from the University of Washington.
10/12
MONDAY
9 am
Make Your Own Baby Food
Continuing Ed, 1901 E. South Campus Dr., SLC
801-587-5433, continue.utah.edu/lifelong
Whether to save money, expose your baby to a variety of tastes, or take charge of the ingredients your infant is ingesting, making your own baby food is both easy and creative. Pre-registration required.
7:30 pm
Youth Festival Concert
Libby Gardner Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.com
Utah Chamber Artists Orchestra and Choir will perform with the Hunter High Madrigal Choir.
8 pm
Autumn Classics Music Festival
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
435-649-5309, www.pcmusicfestival.com
Enjoy an evening of great chamber music as the Autumn Classics Music Festival presents critically-acclaimed performances in intimate settings featuring acclaimed solo artists from around the world. Also 10/4, 7, 11-12.
7:30 pm
Jazz SLC: Byron Stripling
Sheraton City Centre, 150 W. 500 South, SLC
A spectacular trumpeter with a very wide range, a beautiful tone, and the ability to blend together many influences into his own style is reminiscent of Louis Armstrong yet very much his own.
10/13
TUESDAY
7 pm
How to Ballroom Dance
Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC
801-524-8200, www.slcpl.org
Instructor Mary Catherine Barnes teaches the second of three dances in three months. Learn the basic steps for each dance, as well as leading and following techniques. Tonight the Fox Trot; next, 11/10, Salsa.
7 pm
Good Fuel for the Good Life
Sandy Library, 10100 S. Petunia Way, Sandy
801-943-4636, www.slco.lib.ut.us
Author Dian Thomas will share simple techniques for quick, easy and delicious meals that are filling, satisfying and nutritious. Add in every-day activities as exercise and you have the formula for the good life.
7:30 pm
Century Meets Century
Libby Gardner Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.com
Utah Chamber Artists looks at music from six centuries. The audience will travel through time to the present on a musical quest featuring guest soloists, soprano Erin Morley and Ed Gornik on trumpet.
7:30 pm
School House Rock Live!
SLCC Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State St., SLC
801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org
The Emmy-Award winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is now a pop culture phenomenon and a nostalgic blast from the past.
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