THEATER
"The Ark," Zions Building (formerly the Home Arts Building, directly south of the grandstand), Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West, Mondays & Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 21; Saturday matinees, 2 p.m. (tickets at the door or at Deseret Book at ZCMI Center and Fort Union only; 561-8777 or 328-8191).
"Arsenic and Old Lace," Bountiful Community Theatre, Viewmont High School auditorium, 120 W. 1000 North, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31 & Nov. 2 (294-7469).
"The Beast Must Eat," Hunt Mystery & Company mystery dinner event, Cavanaugh Olympus Hotel, 161 W. 600 South, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 (521-7373).
"Born Yesterday," Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, 7:30 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 7, then nightly except Sundays through Nov. 21; one matinee, 3 p.m., Nov. 21 (226-8600).
"The Count of Monte Cristo," Pioneer Theatre Company production on Lees Main Stage, Roy W. and Elizabeth E. Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre building, Uni-versity of Utah campus; 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 28-Nov. 14 (581-6961).
"Curse of the Starving Class," Lab Theatre, University of Utah Performing Arts Building (west of the campus book store), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 & 24; 7 p.m. Oct. 25; matinee, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 23 (581-6961).
"Dracula the Vampire, or He Loved in Vein," Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, Murray; Mondays & Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays, 7 & 9:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 3, 7 & 9:30 p.m., through Nov. 14 (266-7600).
"Dracula vs. The Wolfman," Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, through Oct. 31; matinee, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 31 (355-4628).
"Dracula," Villa Playhouse Theatre, 245 S. Main, Springville; 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 30; also 3 & 9 p.m. Oct. 31 (489-3088).
"Forever Plaid," Sandy City Arts Council, Sandy City Hall multipurpose room, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 24 & 26 (568-2900).
"In the Mind's Hollow," tales by Edgar Allen Poe and Orson Scott Card, Castle Theatre, 1100 E. Center St., Provo; 7 & 9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through Oct. 31 (377-2783).
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Draper Historic Theater,12366 S. 900 East, Draper; 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 24 & 26 (572-4144).
"The Little Shop of Horrors," Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays through Nov. 23; matinee, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21 (393-0070).
"Man With the Pointed Toes," Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive (2200 West), 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through Nov. 21; Saturday matinees, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 24 and Nov. 7, 14 & 21; also noon, Nov. 21; no performances Oct. 31 (984-9000).
"Master Class," Chapel Theatre, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays and 2 & 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 8 (ArtTix outlets or 355-2787).
"Mission Improvable," improv comedy revue, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville; open-ended run, Fridays, 10:30 p.m. No performance Oct. 31 (298-1302).
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville, 7:30 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays-Saturdays, through Oct. 31 (298-1302).
"Mystery of the Haunted Mansion," City Rep's Family Theatre, 638 S. State; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 24 & 30 and Nov. 2; matinees, 2 p.m., Oct. 24 & 31 (532-6000).
New Play Sounding Series, three one-act plays by Neil LaBute; Salt Lake Acting Company's Chapel Theatre, 168 W. 500 North; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 only (free).
"The PBTC Radio Show," Plan-B Theatre Company, New Hope Center, 1102 W. 400 North, north of the Utah State Fairpark, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 7 (487-8291).
"Quick Wits," Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; open-ended run (355-4628); also 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Murray Theatre, 4961 S. State (262-6219).
"The Royal Family," Utah State Theatre, Morgan Theatre, USU Chase Fine Arts Center, Logan, 8 p.m., Oct. 23 & 24 (1-435-797-0305).
"R.U.R.," Randall L. Jones Theatre, Cedar City, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 24 & 26 (1-435-586-7876).
"Silence," Milwaukee Repertory Company/Subaru Acting Company joint touring production, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31 only (378-4322).
"Singer: A Musical Drama," Egyptian Theatre Company, Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Nov. 21 (1-435-649-9371). Post-show discussion with playwright and composer, Oct. 24.
"Steel Magnolias," Provo Theatre Company, 105 E. 100 North, Provo, 8 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays-Saturdays through Oct. 30 (379-0600).
"Terrorfest '98," Chameleons, the Whodunit Company at Snowbird Resort's Cliff Lodge Ballroom; overnight mystery dinner theater event, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 (1-800-453-3000).
"The Trail of Dreams," SCERA Showhouse II, Orem, 7:30 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 16 (225-2787).
"Tumuaki! Matthew Cowley Speaks," Entre'Acte Series, Pardoe Drama Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23 & 24 (378-4322.
"Twelfth Night," Weber State University production, Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28-31 (626-8500 or 1-800-978-8457). Also related free lecture series, 3 p.m., Oct. 26, 27 & 28, WSU's Stewart Library, Special Collections room.
"Wait Until Dark," Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 & 28; also 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30 & 31 (298-1302).
"Wait Until Dark," Heritage Community Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry; 8 p.m., Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 7; matinee, 2 p.m., Oct. 31 (1-435-723-8392).
LECTURES
Fieldwork, Performing Artists Workshop, Oct 6-Dec 8, 6-8 p.m., Rose Wagoner East Studio, for info: 236-7549.
Annual Utah Music Teachers Association Convention, Oct. 23-24, University of Utah Olpin Student Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Yoga workshop, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. with final session on Oct. 25, Yoga Central of Salt Lake City.
"Counterpoint Conference", Oct. 24, 8:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Student Center at Utah Valley State College, 800 West 1200 South, Orem. Fee required. To register: 225-4967.
Introduction to Intuition Workshop, Oct. 24-25, 259 South 500 East, for reservations call 280-8353.
Keith Lockhart, Oct. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Borders, Crossroads Mall, Salt Lake City.
Mountain West Venture Group recognition luncheon, Oct. 27, noon, Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City. For registration information: Utah 100 hotline 537-5222.
"The Cost of Success," Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m., Westminster College's Gore Lecture Hall, 1840 South 1300 East. For more info contact Rhonda Greenwood at 328-8899.
"The Mournful Influence of Shadows," dramatic narration by Dr. Neal Grapload, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Sandy Library. Free.
EXHIBITS
Dinostory Exhibit, Children's Museum of Utah, 840 N. 300 West (322-5268).
The Good Earth, Oct.3-Nov 14, Treehouse Children's Museum, 2255 B Ogden City Mall.
"Deer Around the World", Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, free admission, M-F 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Donald G. Cox International Wildlife Collection, Monte. L Bean Life Science Museum, through Jan. free admission.
"Africa a Diverse Continent," Monte L Bean Life Science Museum, free.
MISCELLANEOUS
Hansen Planetarium, 15 S. State, laser shows (538-2098). Cosmic Classics now showing daily: "Star of Life," "The Universe of Dr. Einstein," "Destination: Mars."
ALS Support Group, second Tuesday of every month, 1710 Foothill, call Nadiene Michel, 266-5354 for time.
Spencer, hypnotist, Avalon Theater, 3605 S. State, Murray; Saturdays, 9:30 p.m.
Vandermeide, comic hypnotist, Murray Theater, 4961 S. State, Murray, Saturdays, 9:15 p.m.
GETTING OUT
Great Pumpkin Party and Auction, Oct. 23, 4-8 p.m., Children's Museum of Utah. Tickets at the door.
Ceilidh, Oct. 23-25, First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St. For info: 363-3889. Tickets for dinner available at the door.
Homestead Halloween Wagon Rides, Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31, 7 or 8 p.m., Homestead resort, reservations recommended: call 435-654-1102.
Karaoke contest, Oct. 23-31, 7:30 -9:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Point, entry fee at the door.
National Dental Hygiene Month celebration, Oct. 24, Tracy Aviary, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free Swing Dance Classes, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, pre-registration required, call Margene Anderson at 298-8047.
Nizhoni Pow Wow, Oct. 24-25, noon-10 p.m., south-east corner of Cottonwood Mall parking lot, 4835 S. Highland Drive. Salt Lake City.
Black and Orange Bash, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., Salt Lake Art Center, tickets available at the door. For info: 328-4201.
Haunted Walk Through The Park, Oct. 26-31, 7-10 p.m., Ogden's Dinasaur park, 1544 E. Park Blvd. Admission at gate.
Utah Rivers Council, Confluence Party, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. Memorial House in Memory Grove. Donations accepted at the door.
Historic Hayride, Park City Mine Adventure, Mondays-Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1-800-467-3828).
Free magic shows, comedy & juggling, Utah Fun Dome, 4900 S. 360 West, Mondays-Thursdays, 6, 7 & 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m. (263-8769).
Dancing, 10th East Senior Center, 237 S. 1000 East, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
International folk dancing, Union Building, U. of U., Mondays, 7-9 p.m.
Israeli Folk Dance Group, Jewish Community Center, 2416 E. 1700 South, Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m.
Singles Square Dance classes, Horizon Elementary School, 5180 S. 700 West, Murray, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. (571-2340 or 484-9934).
Western dance, Discovery Building, Utah State Fairpark, Fridays-Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Ballroom dancing, Murray Arts Centre, 4868 S. State, live band, Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. (instruction 7:30 p.m.).
Country western dancing, Dance Centre in Murray, 4880 S. State, Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. (free line dance instruction first half-hour).
Z Women social organization looking for "zaftig" women and the men who adore them, monthly dances, etc. 255-2931.
Abundant Personalities, men & women of size, dances, trips, 296-7161.
Utah State Fairpark year-round swap meet, Saturdays & Sundays, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fluid Ring Self Defense, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. 467-3926.
MUSIC/DANCE
Organ recitals, S.L. Tabernacle, Sundays, 2 p.m.; Mondays-Saturdays, noon. Free.
Utah Opera, "Turandot," Oct. 17-25, Capitol Theater, for info: 1-888-451-2787.
Inside Green, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Street Junction, tickets at door.
The Utah Valley Choral Society, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Provo Tabernacle. Tickets available at the door.
The Mormon Youth Chorus & Symphony, Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m., Tabernacle. Free.
The Mountain Jubilee Chorus, Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m., Cottonwood High School auditorium, admission at the door.
"Cosi Fan Tutte," Oct. 23-31, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Brigham Young University, tickets available at the door.
Murray Concert Band, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Jr. High School. Tickets available at the door.
Sister Shank, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Street Junction. Tickets available at the door.
Ray Smith Quintet, Oct. 24, Sculpture Park, Alpine, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
Salt Lake Men's Choir, "Fall into Music," Oct. 24, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 203 S. 200 East, tickets available at the door.
Calobo, Oct. 24, U. of U. Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., tickets at the door.
The Canterbury Singers, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., All Saints Church, 1700 S. Foothill Drive. Donations accepted at the door.
The Young Artist Chamber Players, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1700 South and 1700 East. Concert is free.
Michael A. Palumbo, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Peery Lecture Hall, Marriott Allied Health Bldg., Weber State University. Free and open to the public.
West High School Panther Band, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., West High School auditorium, 241 N 300 W. Free admission.
Judicael Perroy, Oct. 27, 8 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 17th So. and Foothill Dr. Tickets available at the door.
Bill Staines and Vance Gilbert, Oct. 28, Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Utah, 7:30 p.m, tickets available at the door.
Octubafest, Oct. 29-31, Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, 7:30 p.m., admission is free.