MUSIC/DANCE

Adam Wodnicki, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, tickets at the door.

American West Symphony, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

Congolese & West African Drum and Dance, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Judge Memorial High School, tickets at the door.

Gina Bachauer Festival Student Recital, Oct. 22, 5 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, tickets at the door.

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company , Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden, for tickets call 395-3227; Oct. 29-30, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theater, for tickets call 355-ARTS.

USU Symphony, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, USU, Logan, tickets at the door.

Dancesport Festival, Oct. 22-23, Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom, BYU, tickets at the door. For schedule call 378-5859.

David Dorfman Dance Company, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, tickets at the door.

David Porter and Vedrana Subotic, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

Drepung Loseling Tibetan Monks Closing Ceremony, Oct. 23, 9 a.m., Eccles Center, Park City, tickets at the door.

The Goodman Family, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Riverton High School, tickets at the door.

The New American West Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, WSU, Ogden, tickets at the door.

Swingorillas, Eddie Zenn, Fistfull, Wendy Ohlwiler and David Prill, Oct. 23, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Brickyard Plaza Media Play, free.

Voice Male, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Midvale Senior Citizens Center, free.

West Valley Symphony Halloween Concert, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Granger High School, tickets at the door.

Worldance, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Union Ballroom, U., free.

George Henry Jr., Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, free.

Michael Palumbo Faculty Recital, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theater, WSU, Ogden, free.

Utah Contemporary Dance Theater "Thriller," Oct. 25-30; 7:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 7-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday; Kingsbury Hall, U., tickets at the door.

Utah Symphony Halloween Concerts, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Oct 29-30 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, tickets at the door or by calling 355-ARTS and 1-888-ARTS.

Contemporary Music Performance, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free.

Doc and Friends IV, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m., Provo Tabernacle, free.

Philip Baldwin, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Thorely Recital Hall, SUU, Cedar City, free.

Monique Mead and Anna Fetzer, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

Octubafest, Oct. 27-29, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free.

USU Opera Theater, "Dido and Aeneas," Oct. 27-30, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Conference Center, USU, Logan, free.

Brigham Young Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, free.

Orchestra of Southern Utah "Famous Fantasies," Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Orchestra Hall, Cedar City, donations at the door.

Greg Simpson, Oct. 29, 9 p.m., Junction Theater, Ogden, tickets at the door.

Orchestra at Temple Square, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle, Temple Square, free.

GETTING OUT

The Great Pumpkin Party, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Children's Museum of Utah, tickets at the door.

The Gypsy's Gathering, Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m., Masonic Temple, admission at the door.

Harvest Ball, Oct. 23, 7:30-10 p.m., Eldred Senior Center, Provo, tickets at the door.

American West Heritage Center, Buckaroo Barbecue and Wah-Hoo Review, Fridays-Saturdays, 6:30-9 p.m., Wellsville, off U.S. Highway 89, tickets at the door.

Hansen Planetarium, now showing "Otter Space in Eyes on Earth," "Visions Through Time," "Perfect Place for Penguins," "The Sky Tonight," "Lazer Magic" and "Where in the Universe is Carmen San Diego?" (538-2098).

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, "Cats of the World," "The Don Cox Collection," "Africa: A Diverse Continent" and "Synoptic Collections," Provo, free.

U. Museum of Natural History, now showing "Earth 2U" and "Exploring Geography," tickets at the door (581-6927).

Maxwell, hypnotist, Avalon Theater, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m.

Spencer, hypnotist, Wagonmaster Steakhouse, Murray, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m.

Salt City Chess Club, Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m., 845 E. 100 South (323-0809).

Free Square Dance Lessons, Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 900 South and 900 West, register at the door.

Free Swing Classes, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.-noon, Margene Anderson and Let's Dance (pre-register at 298-8047).

Ballroom Dancing, Murray Arts Center, live band, Fridays-Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; free instruction at 7:30 p.m.

Dancing, 10th East Senior Center, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Folk Dancing, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Kiwanis Building, 440 S. 900 East (487-8036).

International Folk Dancing, Union Building, U., Mondays, 7-9 p.m.

Irish Dance Lessons, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. (for location and registration, 487-4497 or 756-9147).

Israeli Folk Dancing, Jewish Community Center, Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m.

Country-Western Dancing, Dance Center, Murray, Fridays-Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.; free line-dance instruction first half hour.

Singles Square Dancing Classes, Horizon Elementary School, Murray, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. (for information, 571-2340 or 484-9934).

Western Dancing, Discovery Building, Utah State Fairpark, Fridays-Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

EXHIBITS

Dawna Barton "Summer Travels," Oct. 29 through January 2000, Don Brady Drive Through Gallery. Information call 582-4500.

Ben Behunin, Fred Colton and Fred Thomas, Oct. 30, Sugar Post Pottery and Mudworks Gallery. Open Monday-Friday 10 am.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.- 2p.m. For info: 832-9325

CLUBS

ABG's: The Viles, Oct. 27; The Cruel and Unusual, Oct. 28; Alex and the Blues Hounds, Oct. 29; Sister Shake, Oct. 30 (373-1200).

The Alamo: (435-649-2380).

Bricks: (328-0255).

Burt's Tiki Lounge: (521-0572).

The Cabana Club: Dave Compton, Tuesdays-Saturdays (359-6271).

Cisero's: (435-649-5044).

Club 90: (566-3254).

Club Hammerzz: (269-9796).

Cozy: (435-649-6038).

Cup of Joe: (363-8322).

D.B. Coopers: Troy Nielsen Group, Oct. 22; Samba Solstice, Oct. 23; Lee Thomasson Group, Oct. 26; Adam Sorensen Group, Oct. 27; George Brown Quintet, Oct. 28; (532-2948).

Dead Goat Saloon: Scarlet Runner, Oct. 22; The Galactix, Oct. 23; Long John Hunter, Oct. 25; Driftopia, Oct. 26; Danny Shafer Band, Oct. 27; Gearl Jam, Oct. 28; Volunteer King, Oct. 29; Forbidden Vegetables, Oct. 30 (328-GOAT).

Dragonfly Cafe: Gigi Love, Tuesdays (474-2241).

DV8: (539-8400).

Harry O's: (435-647-9494).

Hog Wallow Pub: (733-5567).

Lamb's Restaurant: Classical guitar Roy Johnson, Fridays; Celtic harpist Scott Jorgensen, and Kristeen Polhaymus, Saturdays (365-7166).

Liquid Joe's: (467-JOE'S).

Manhattan Club: Plush, Fridays; Beverly Bros, Saturdays (364-7651).

O' Shucks: Acoustic Jam, Wednesdays (596-8600).

Port O' Call: Mocha Joe, Wednesdays and Saturdays (521-0589).

Ya' Buts: (359-1200).

Zephyr Club: Sally Taylor, Oct. 24; Karen Sobakum, Oct. 26; Blade, Oct. 27; Disco Drippers, Oct. 28(355-CLUB).

HAUNTED HOUSES

Enchanted Woods at Treehouse Children's Museum in Ogden City Mall. This non-scary event is designed for children ages 2 to 10. Parents are admitted free. Cost is $6 for children ($4 for members). Oct. 15, 4-7 p.m.; Oct. 16, 1-6 p.m., Oct. 22, 4-7 p.m.; Oct. 23, 1-6 p.m.; Oct. 27-30, 1-6 p.m. For more information, call 1-435-394-9663.

Field of No Return, 11506 South 300 West, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday; 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., weekends; closed Sunday. Tickets are $7 for individuals and $25 for families.

Frightmares at Lagoon, Lagoon Drive, Farmington, open Fridays 6-11 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.-8 p.m., the park closes at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 24, admission is $15.95 (plus tax), which includes spook alleys and all Lagoon rides (1-801-451-8000).

Great Animal Corn Maze at Thanksgiving Point, 2095 N. West Frontage Road, Lehi, open through Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., admission $20 per family, $5 for adults (12 and up) and $4 for children (5-11); toddlers under 4 are free, as is a smaller kiddy maze, constructed from hay bales (1-801-768-2300).

Haunted Woods at Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, Murray, nightly except Sundays through Halloween.

Honeyville Hanted House Corn Maze, Oct. 7-31, Honeyville Frontage Road, Logan. Open Thursdays and Fridays and 6 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday Halloween week. Adults $6, Children $4. For more info visit www.honeyvillemaze.com

Institute of Terror, 300 W. 1300 South, nightly except Sundays through Oct. 30, open Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays from 7:30-11 p.m., admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children (under 10), $1 off with a can of food (1-801-467-8100).

March of Dimes Haunted House, 619 S. 600 West, nightly except Sundays through Halloween, open weeknights from 7-10 p.m. and weekends until 11 p.m., admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children (8 and under), two-for-one coupons available at all local Arctic Circle restaurants, groups of 10 or more can purchase a group discount through the March of Dimes office at 205 W. 700 South, Suite 300 (1-801-363-5500).

Park City Silver Mine's "Haunted Mine," Guardsman Pass, Park City, open through Halloween at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; at noon on Fridays and Saturdays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays; not recommended for children under 8 and children under 4 are not permitted; admission is $14.95 (1-800-467-3828).

Rocky Point Haunted House, two locations, at 3401 S. State in Salt Lake City and 2265 Washington Blvd. in Ogden, open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays from 7:30-midnight, closed Sundays and Mondays, admission is $10 for adults, $6 for children (6-12) and group rates are offered (1-801-322-4411).

Utah Fun Dome Haunted House, 4998 S. and 360 West, Murray (at I-15 and 5300 South), open Mondays-Thursdays 6:30-10 p.m., Fridays 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturdays 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. and Sundays 3:30-8 p.m., admission is $5 (1-801-265-3866).

THEATER OPENING THIS WEEK

"As You Like It," Pioneer Theatre Company, Lees Main Stage, Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, U. campus; 7:30 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 13 (581-6961).

Gordon Jump, Sharwan Smith Center ballroom, SUU, Cedar City, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28 (free).

"Grease," Ragan Theatre, UVSC, Orem, 7:30 p.m., Mondays & Thursdays-Saturdays, Oct. 28-Nov. 8 (222-8797).

Koyoko Shiraishi, storyteller, contemporary Japanese mystery stories, Nelke Theatre, BYU, Provo (378-4322).

"McHomer: The Simpsons Do Macbeth," Rick Homer's one-man show, Peery's Egyptian Theatre, Ogden, Oct. 29 only, 7:30 p.m. (395-3227).

"Wait Until Dark," Pleasant Grove Players, Little Theatre, Pleasant Grove Library, 30 E. Center; Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 22-Nov. 8 (tickets at the door).

CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS

"The Ark," Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, closes Oct. 30 (1-800-453-4532).

"Arsenic and Old Lace," Villa Playhouse Theatre, Springville; Nov. 13 (489-3088).

"The Beauty Queen of Leenane," Salt Lake Acting Company; closes Nov. 7 (363-7522 or ArtTix at 355-2787 or 1-888-451-2787).

"Blithe Spirit," Hale Centre Theatre, West Valley City, closes Oct. 30 (984-9000).

"Charley's Aunt," Hale Center Theater Orem, closes Nov. 20 (226-8600).

"Charlie's Monument," Little London Dinner Theatre, Pleasant Grove; closes Nov. 20 (785-0827).

"The Diary of Anne Frank," Heritage Theatre, Perry, closes Nov. 6 (1-435-723-8392).

"Ghostbusters in Black: They Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance," Desert Star Playhouse, Murray, closes Nov. 13 (266-7600).

"Guys and Dolls," Terrace Plaza Playhouse, Ogden; closes Nov. 23 (393-0070).

"Horror High Reunion," Off Broadway Theatre; closes Oct. 30 (355-4628).

"Hotel Frankenstein," Valley Center Playhouse, Lindon; closes Nov. 8; alternating with "Shadowbrook Mansion" (785-1186).

"I Hate Hamlet," Provo Theatre Company, closes Oct. 29 (379-0600).

"Hunting Cockroaches," Lab Theatre, U. campus, closes Oct. 24 (581-6961).

"The Little Shop of Horrors," Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center, USU, Logan, closes Oct. 30 (1-435-797-0305).

"Mission Improvable," improv comedy revue, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, Centerville; open-ended run, Fridays, 10:30 p.m. (298-1302); also Saturdays, 10:30 p.m., Terrace Plaza Playhouse, Ogden (393-0070).

"Phantom," Rodgers Memorial Theatre, Centerville; closes Nov. 13 (298-1302).

"Phantom of the Opera," Academy Theatre Company, Lighthouse Theatre, Cottonwood Mall; closes Nov. 13 (274-9404).

"Quick Wits," Off Broadway Theatre, open-ended run, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays (355-4628).

"Saturday's Warrior," Draper Historic Theatre, closes Nov. 15 (572-4144).

"Shadowbrook Mansion," Valley Center Playhouse, Lindon; closes Nov. 15; alternating with "Hotel Frankenstein" (785-1186).

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"South Pacific," SCERA Showhouse, Orem, closes Nov. 15 (225-2569 or 225-2787).

"Wiley and the Hairy Man," Egyptian Theatre Company, Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre, Park City, closes Oct. 30 (1-435-649-9371).

"Zorro!" City Rep's Family Theatre, closes Nov. 1 (532-6000).

Submit notices two weeks in advance to: Weekend Calendar, Deseret News, P.O. Box 1257, Salt Lake City, UT 84110, or call 237-2150.

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