(Editor’s note: Event information is subject to change. Contact the venue to confirm details.)
Here are our selections for events happening Nov. 11-17. We did our best to find something for everyone. If we missed something you like, let us know by leaving a comment below.
11/11
WEDNESDAY
11:30 am
Cultural Bytes: Best Practice Awards
Utah Opera Production Studios, 336 N. 400 West, SLC
801-718-9020, www.utahculturalalliance.org
UCA will honor and discuss 2009’s best marketing, development, education, and new work ideas invented by our member artists and organizations.
7 pm
PitchNic World Premiere
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
801-355-2787, www.arttix.org
Previews for each of the new student films “Brains,” “Brother Of Mine,” “Destination: SLC” and “The Antagonist” can be found online at www.spyhop.org.
7:30 pm
In Flanders’ Field: Heroes Remembered
Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center, 12830 South Redwood Road, Riverton
rivertonorchestra.org
This free concert honors America’s veterans.
7:30 pm
University Campus Symphony
Libby Gardner Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.org
A 65-member campus-wide ensemble that comes from a variety of disciplines, from music majors and minors to non-majors who enjoy performing and improving their musical skills.
11/12
THURSDAY
7 pm
The Little Mermaid
Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.org
Intertwining a little fun and humor from modern interpretations, Youth Theatre’s original production retains the important lessons and beauty inherent in Hans Christrian Andersen’s classic story. Through 11/14.
7 pm
A Dinosaur Odyssey
Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 650 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City
801-581-4303, umnh.utah.edu
UMNH paleontologist Scott Sampson will host a free lecture about his work in southern Utah that has unearthed a previously unknown dinosaur. Sampson hosts and consults for PBS’ Dinosaur Train.
7 pm
Disney on Ice: Princess Classics
Energy Solutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, SLC
801-325-SEAT, www.energysolutionsarena.com
See all of your favorite princess characters come to life during this magical adventure. Through 11/14.
7 pm
Annie
Elk Ridge Middle School, 3659 W. 9800 South, South Jordan
801-747-6483, www.sjtheatre.org
Join in this delightful Broadway musical about a girl and her dog. Through 11/23.
11/13
FRIDAY
6:30 pm
Time Out for Women 2009 Tour
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Temple, SLC
866-832-8211, deseretbook.com/timeout/event/68
This inspirational weekend is designed for faith-filled women everywhere who want to step out of the world and reconnect with themselves and life’s important truths. Also all day 11/13.
7 pm
Screening: Con Artist
Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple, SLC
801-746-7000, www.slcfilmcenter.org
A docu-comedy feature film about Mark Kostabi, a once-famous millionaire “business artist” forced to confront his own legendary obnoxious behavior, while trying to find love through fame.
7:30 pm
Babcock Performing Readers: Wilderness Quilt
Little Theatre, Union Bldg., U Campus, SLC
801-232-0762, www.babcockreaders.com
Hear an ever-growing “quilt” of testimonials celebrating the lifeline between people and Utah’s wild lands. Take a trip down Utah’s own pioneer lifeline: City Creek, in its eventual flow to the Great Salt Lake.
7:30 pm
With Bells On!
LDS Tabernacle, Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, SLC
801-570-0080, www.lds.org/events
Welcome the holiday season with performances by the 28-member bell choir and other instrumental ensembles. Musical selections will include classics, popular songs and a little touch of Christmas.
7:30 pm
Dark Horse Company Theatre: A New Brain
Post Theatre, 245 Fort Douglas Blvd., U of U, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.org
Follow songwriter Gordon Schwinn through his ordeal with brain surgery. As a wacky group of characters appear in his life and his comatose dreams, Gordon confronts his family, friends and unfinished songs. Through 11/15.
8 pm
Bravo Broadway
Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, SLC
801-355-2787, www.utahsymphony.com
An evening of Broadway hits with new Principal Pops Conductor Jerry Steichen on the podium. Enjoy a wildly entertaining concert featuring your Broadway favorites and three stars from The Great White Way. Also 11/14.
11/14
SATURDAY
10 am
Jewish Arts Festival: Comics and Comedians
Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Dr., SLC
801-581-0098, www.slcjcc.org
This year’s festival for two days with musical performances, workshops, dance, comedy books and much more. Also 11/15.
10 am
Winter Garden Preparations
Grateful Tomato Garden, 800 S. 600 East, SLC
801-359-2658, www.wasatchgardens.org
From mulching to cover cropping, this workshop provides information to put your garden to bed for the winter.
10 am
R.E.A.D. 10th Anniversary Celebration: Listening Around the World
Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC
801-525-8200, www.slcpl.org
Volunteer teams (people and their pets) of Intermountain Therapy Animals offer young library patrons a “fun factor” through the simple but profound experience of reading to a dog.
10 am
Cowboys vs Cops Charity Shoot for Special Olympics
Garth Killpack Shooting Range, Hobble Creek Canyon, Springville
801-787-5208, hcwranglers.netfirms.com/
This will feature cowboys from around Utah and cops from several law enforcement agencies from around the state competing head-to-head with real firearms.
11 am
Ring Around the Rose
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
801-355-2787, www.arttix.org
Repertory Dance Theatre brings the University of Utah’s Tanner Dance Theatre with some of Utah’s most talented young dancers to the stage where members perform musical theatre hits.
7 pm
Utah Environmental Congress Annual Conference
Chase Mill, Tracy Aviary, Liberty Park, SLC
801-466-4055, www.uec-utah.org
Dinner, silent auction and keynote speaker George Wuerthner speaks on Wildfire, Big Kill and Dead Trees: Disaster or Ecologic Necessity?
11/15
SUNDAY
9 am
Holiday Quilt Show & Auction
Little America Hotel Ballroom, 500 S. Main Street, SLC
801-408-1775, intermountainhealthcare.org/about/giving/deseret
The Deseret Foundation presents 60-plus handmade quilts have been donated and will be on exhibition for all to view. A dinner and auction set for 11/20.
10 am
Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show
South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy
801-521-7469, www.holidaygiftshows.com
Annual Holiday Gift show with arts and crafts and holiday gifts. Wonderful gourmet and specialty foods to sample and buy, large stage with holiday entertainment for the whole family. Come see Santa each day. Also 11/13-14.
2 and 7:30 pm
Time and the Conways
Pioneer Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, SLC
801-581-6356, www.pioneertheatre.org
The Conways seem a golden family, safe and well after WWI, looking forward to future careers, marriages and a brave new world. Through masterly manipulation of time, look into their future and back again. Ends today.
8 pm
St. Cecilia’s Day Concert
Madeleine Choir School, 205 First Ave., SLC
801-994-4662, www.madeleinechoirschool.org/index.php
The Choir sings a wide variety of liturgical music spanning every period in music history and takes seriously its duty of preserving the sacred heritage of liturgical music.
11/16
MONDAY
6 pm
Tax Free Investments
5282 S. 320 West D-110, Murray
801-587-5433, continue.utah.edu/lifelong
Learn how certain investments can deliver tax-free income and possibly keep you in a lower tax bracket.
7 pm
Bah, Humbug!
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC
801-355-2787, entheosacademy.org
Come share the magic of this wonderful musical adaption of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic! Entheos production offers a fun twist on this classic tale. Through 11/18.
7:30 pm
Little Shop of Horrors
The Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna
801-347-7373, www.empresstheatre.com
The show tells the story of Seymour and Audrey, two down on their luck residents of Skid Row, and the way their life is turned around when Seymour ‘finds’ a strange and exotic plant. Ends tonight.
7:30 pm
Utah Valley Youth Symphony
Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo
801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org
Directed by a passionate group of educator musicians, this group is dedicated to serving youth musicians through the performance of music from the standard orchestral repertoire at a potentially professional level.
11/17
TUESDAY
Noon
Utah Multi-Cultural Business Expo 2009
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Temple, SLC
801-953-1302, www.umcbe.org
The Power of Business Unity brings together networking connections through tradeshow, exhibition, workshops entertainment, recognitions and the many benefits for partnering with large and small businesses. Also 11/18.
7 pm
Nutcracker: Men in Tights
Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State Street, Murray
801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz
A small Utah town is in trouble and to solve financial issues, plan to produce the beloved ballet. Chaos and hilarity ensue in this tale that culminates in a rendering of the holiday classic that has to be seen to be believed. Through 1/2/10.
7:30 pm
Piolbolus
Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC
801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.org
Step into another world, where bodies undulate, contort, and fuse to form surreal shapes. Pilobolus has been featured in movies and television commercials; however, nothing compares to seeing them live on stage.
8 pm
Play! A Video Game Symphony
Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, SLC
801-355-2787, www.utahsymphony.com
8 p.m. Be there when the Utah Symphony performs memorable moments from video games like Final Fantasy, Mario Brothers, Zelda, World of Warcraft and many more.
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