MUSIC/DANCE
Ogden Community Choir, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Ogden Tabernacle, free.
Phil Vassar, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., the Barn at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $25 (801-768-4900).
Michael McLean's "The Forgotten Carols," Dec. 6-19, 7:30 p.m., Dee Events Center, Ogden, Dec. 6 (626-8500 or 1-888-978-8457); Cottonwood High, 5715 S. 1300 East, Dec. 7 and 9-14; Cox Auditorium, St. George, Dec. 16-18; and Virgin Valley High School, Mesquite, Nev., Dec. 19, $12-$15, (1-866-832-8211 or deseretbook.com/tickets/).
Ron Coston, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Murray Theater, 4961 S. State, $10 at the door.
Salt Lake Symphony, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free.
Pianist Scott Holden, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free.
Utah Premiere Brass, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Provo Tabernacle, $2 at the door.
Moosebutter a cappella quartet, Dec. 6, noon, Wilkinson Center Terrace, BYU, Provo, free.
"Christmas Around the World," Dec. 6-7, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., Dec. 7, Marriott Center, Provo, $10 (801-378-2981 or 1-800-322-2981).
Bar-J Wranglers, Dec. 6-7, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, Logan, $10-$15 (1-435-752-0026).
LDS Institute Christmas concert, Dec. 6-7, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Browning Center, WSU, Ogden, $2-$4 or $14 per family (801-621-1800).
Altan, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden, $17-$20 (801-395-3227).
Eleanor Kennard Chorale, Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free.
Salt Lake Children's Choir, Dec. 7-8, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, free.
Westminster College Holiday Choral Concert, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Jewett Center, free.
"Adventssingen" concert, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., Provo Tabernacle, free.
Handel's "Messiah," Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Taylorsville Utah Stake Center, 1399 W. 4800 South, free.
Salt Lake Men's Choir, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Center, $15 (355-2787).
Handel's "Messiah," Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m., the Orchestra and Choir of Southern Utah, Heritage Center, Cedar City, free (tickets required).
"An English Christmas," Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, U., $10-$15 (581-7100 or 355-2787).
"Holiday Harmony," Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., American Fork Symphony, American Fork High School, 510 N. 600 East, $3 at the door.
Park City International Music Festival artists, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church (base of The Canyons Resort), $10-$20 at the door.
BYU Orchestra and Strings, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, free.
Creed, Our Lady Peace and 12 Stones, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., Delta Center, $38.50-$48.50 (325-7328).
Songwriters' Showcase, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free.
Brad Paisley and Darryl Worley, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Dee Events Center, WSU, Ogden, $23-$29.50 (626-8500 or 1-800-978-8457).
Burning River Brass, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, $6-$9 (801-378-4322).
Woodwind Chamber Night, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free.
BYU Chorale, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, free.
BYU Jazz Lab Band, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free.
"Meet the Jingle Babes," Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden, $14-$16 (801-395-3227).
Light Metal and Westminster Presbyterian Church Bell Choir, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Westminster church, 796 S. Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, free but donations accepted for Davis County Food Bank.
"Nutcracker," Rocky Mountain Repertory Ballet, Dec. 13-14, 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinee, 1:30 p.m., Mountain View High School, Orem, $6-$10 (224-8058 ).
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert, Dec. 13-14, 7:30 p.m., Conference Center, standby seating only beginning at 7:15 p.m.
RDT's Ring Around the Rose, Dec. 14, 11 a.m., Rose Wagner Center, $5 (355-2787).
The Bacon Brothers, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Center, Park City, $7.50-$50 (1-435-655-3114).
Timpanogos Singer Songwriter Alliance Christmas concert, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Provo Arts Center, 425 W. Center, $2 a the door.
Viva Voce! Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $6-$8 at the door.
West Valley Symphony, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., Granger High School, 3690 S. 3600 West, $5, at the door (969-4480).
"Jon Schmidt Christmas," Dec. 14 and 16, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, U., $12-$18 (581-7100 or 355-2787).
Musica Reservata: Christmas in Canterbury, Dec. 8 and 10, 4 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, Logan; Dec. 16, First Unitarian Church, Salt Lake City; and Dec. 18, Ogden Union Station, $5-$9 at the door.
"Nutcracker," Mountain West Ballet, Dec. 6-7, 12-14 and 19-21, 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees, 2 p.m., Mt. Jordan Middle School, 9360 S. 300 East, Sandy, $6-$10 (at the door).
Dean Kaelin Christmas concerts, Dec. 13-23, Jewett Center, Westminster College, 1, 8 p.m., Dec. 13-14 and 20-21, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16 and 23, $5 (274-7464).
MESSIAH SING-INS
6th annual Messiah Sing-In, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Timpanogos Festival Orchestra and Chorus, Alpine Tabernacle, American Fork, free.
Taylorsville Arts Council Messiah Sing-In, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Eisenhower Junior High School, free.
Messiah Sing-Along, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Murray Symphony, Hillcrest Junior High, 126 E. 5300 South, free.
Messiah Sing-In, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Ogden Tabernacle, free.
GETTING OUT
"Murder Under the Mistletoe," Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Chameleons murder mystery dinner, Snowbird Resort, $40 (933-2110, Ext. 4080).
"Frontier Christmas," Dec. 7, American West Heritage Center, Wellsville, $4-$6 or $20 per family (1-435-245-6050).
"Hidden Wonder of Carbon County: A Performance Art Tribute to Desolation Canyon," Dec. 6-7, 7:30 p.m., Price Civic Auditorium, $3-$5 at the door (1-435-637-6357).
Dickens Christmas Festival, 4-9 p.m., Dec. 4-5, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Dec. 6-7, Dixie Convention Center, St. George, $3-$5 (only $1 with empty Pepsi can for recycling).
Kenny Mikey and Riley Roam, Dec. 7, 1 and 4 p.m., Pillow Theater Series, Eccles Center, Park City, $5-$10 (1-435-655-3114).
Kindred Spirits Children's Art Program, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Kindred Spirits Studio, 974 E. 2100 South, free (483-0059).
Murray Winterfest, Dec. 6, noon-8 p.m. and Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Heritage Center, 10 E. 6150 South, free.
Wild West Buffalo Stampede, Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Golden Spike Events Center, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden.
Holiday Festival, Dec. 6, 5:30-10 p.m., Utah Olympic Oval, Park City; Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Utah Olympic Park, $3-$5 at each facility.
Snowbird Winterfest, Dec. 6-8, Snowbird Resort, (801-933-2118).
"Les Miz-tery in Ozark County," Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Hunt Mystery & Company, Shalamar Reception Center, 2065 E. 6200 South, $35 (569-1482).
USU Ceramics Guild Holiday Sale, Dec. 10-11, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Taggart Student Center International Lounge, USU, Logan, free.
"David Roberts and the Rediscovery of the Holy Land," Dec. 12, 7 p.m., lecture by David Seely, Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, free.
"Godfather of the Bride," Dec. 12, 8 p.m., Hunt Mystery & Company, Airport Hilton, 5151 Wiley Post Way, $37.50 (569-1482).
"Frontier Christmas Eve," Dec. 14, 5-9 p.m., American West Heritage Center, Wellsville, $4-$6 or $20 per family (435-245-6050).
Long Arm Quilt Exhibit, Nov. 8-Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays, 1-5 p.m., Saturdays, Brigham City Museum, 24 N. 300 West, free.
"Feast at the Dickens' Inn," Dec. 2-14, Dickens Building, Utah State Fairpark, interactive dinner theater, $25 (521-7585).
13th annual Christmas Indian Arts Market, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Indian Walk-In Center, 120 W. 1300 South, donations accepted.
Governor's Mansion tours, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., through Dec. 19 (538-1649).
Old Fashioned Christmas, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Sandy Museum, 8744 S. 150 East, free.
Salt Lake Arts Council Holiday Craft Exhibit and Sale, Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 7-22, 1-7 p.m., Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane (Reservoir Park), free.
Christmas Festival of Lights, Nov. 29-Dec. 28, 6:30-9 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, free (1-800-746-9882).
Western Dance Club of Utah Inc., Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Pleasant Grove Recreation Center, 200 S. 100 East, $5, at the door (no alcohol, no smoking).
Ballroom dancing, Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Murray Arts Center, 4868 S. State, $6 at the door, lessons, $1 more (269-1400).
Ballroom dancing, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m., Sandy Senior Center, 9310 S. 1300 East, $4 at the door (561-3265).
Maxwell, hypnotist, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m., Avalon Theater.
Swing dancing, Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Dance Center, 70 E. 4880 South, Murray, tickets at the door (266-5066).
West Coast Swing Lessons, Fridays beginning at 7:30 p.m., Dance Center in Murray, 4880 S. State, $6 (269-1400).
THEATER
OPENING THIS WEEK
"A Christmas Carol," Dec. 14, 9 a.m., SCERA Showhouse II, Orem, free.
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Dec. 6-9, West Jordan Theatre Arts, Red Brick Church, 7950 S. Redwood Road, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, 7 and 9, matinee, 2 p.m., Dec. 7, free but tickets required (at City Hall or at the door).
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Dec. 6-28, Children's Theatre of Salt Lake, 638 S. State, 7:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays-Saturdays, matinees, 2 p.m., Dec. 7, 14, 21, 23 and 28, $9 (532-6000).
"Christmas Memories," Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Babcock Performing Readers, Union Building Little Theatre, free.
"David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries," Dec. 12-22, Rose Wagner Center, 8 p.m., Dec. 12-15, 18 and 22, matinees, 3 p.m., Dec. 15, 21 and 22, $22 (355-2787 or 1-888-451-2787).
"Farley Family Xmas," Dec. 13-21, Ragan Theatre, UVSC, Orem, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13-14, 16 and 20-21, $8 (801-863-8797).
"Heidi," Dec. 6-21, Heritage Community Theatre, Perry, 7:30 p.m., Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, matinee, 2 p.m., Dec. 14, $5-$25 (1-435-723-8392).
"Merry Little Christmas: A Holiday Revue," Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Wildcat Theater, Shepherd Union Building, WSU, Ogden, $2, at the door.
SCROOGES
"An Evening of Dickens," closes Dec. 21, Michael Jesse Bennett reads "A Christmas Carol," Social Hall, Old Deseret Village, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., $2 in addition to Village admission (582-1847).
"Christmas Carol," closes Dec. 23, Hale Center Theater Orem, several additional matinees (call for dates and times), $9-$13.50 (801-226-8600).
"Christmas Carol," closes 23, Hale Centre Theatre, West Valley City, $12-$19.50 (984-9000).
"Forever Scrooge," closes Dec. 28, Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $5-$8 (355-4628).
"Scrooge — A Christmas Carol," closes Dec. 23, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, Washington Terrace, $5-$10 (801-393-0070).
CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS
"Annie," closes Dec. 21, Old Barn Community Theatre, Collinston, $6-$7 (1-435-458-2276).
"Annie," closes Dec. 23, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, Centerville, $9-$14 (298-1302).
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever," closes Dec. 21, Valley Center Playhouse, Lindon, $5-$25 (801-785-1186).
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever," closes Dec. 21, Bountiful Performing Arts Center, 754 S. Main, $5-$7 (294-7469).
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever," closes Dec. 21, Villa Playhouse, Springville, $5-$35 (801-489-3088).
"Big Love," closes Dec. 8, Salt Lake Acting Company, $13-$33.50 (363-7522 or 355-2787).
"Blast!" closes Dec. 8, national tour, Kingsbury Hall, U. campus, $25-$52.50 (581-7100 or 355-2787).
"Forever Plaid," closes Dec. 30, Hale Centre Theatre Black Box, West Valley City, $11-$17.50 (984-9000).
"It's A Wonderful Life: The Musical," closes Dec. 21, Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, $6-$10 (572-4144).
"Joseph and Mary: A Love Story," closes Dec. 21, Bountiful Performing Arts Center, 745 S. Main, $5-$7 (294-7469).
"Joyful Noise," closes Jan. 4, Nauvoo Theatrical Society, Center Street Theater, 50 W. Center, Orem, $8-$10 (801) 225-3800).
Laughing Stock, improv comedy revue, Off Broadway Theatre, summer schedule, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, through Sept. 27, call 355-4628.
"Miracle on 34th Street," closes Dec. 23, St. George Musical Theatre, Opera House, $8-$11 (435-628-8755).
"Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical," closes Dec. 31, Egyptian Theatre Company, Park City, $5-$20 (1-435-649-9371 or 1-888-243-5779).
"Peter Pan," closes Dec. 28, Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, $21-$49 (581-6961).
"Rocky Mountain Holiday: I'm Dreaming of a Nice Christmas," closes Jan. 4, Desert Star Theater, Murray, $6-$12 (266-2600).
"Savior of the World," closes Dec. 28, LDS Church Conference Center Theater, $4-$7, sold out, a few "same day" tickets may be available on each performance day, in person at the box office, 10 a.m. weekdays or noon on Saturdays (240-0080)
"The Crucible," closes Dec. 7, Pardoe Theatre, BYU, Provo, $9-$12 (378-4322).
"To Kill a Mockingbird," closes Dec. 7, Morgan Theatre, USU, Logan, $6-$9 (435-797-0305).
Trolley Square Live, Improv Showcase, 8 p.m., Mondays, Improv Showdown, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., also Free Public Hooplah, 4 p.m., Quick Wits, Knock Your Socks Off, Karaoke with Tony, hypnotist Dale Bowman, and Catharsis, on Fridays and Saturdays (942-5976 or 363-4474).
CLUBS
ABG's (373-1200)
Area 51 (534-0819)
Blue Iguana Express Bar (322-4796)
Bluekatz Coffee (467-7007)
Boothe Bros (801-798-7650)
Bourbon Street Bar and Grille, College Night with DJ Justin Godina, Tuesdays (521-8358).
Bricks, Trance and House, Fridays; Club Love, Saturdays (328-0255)
Burt's Tiki Lounge (521-0572)
Cisero's, locals night, Wednesdays (1-435-649-5044).
Club 90 (566-3254)
Club Hammerzz (269-9796)
Club Manhattan, Old School Funk/Disco, Mondays; Universal Dance Beat, Tuesdays; Best of the '80s; Wednesdays, open mike, Thursdays; House and Trance, Saturdays (364-7651).
Cozy (1-435-649-6038)
Cup of Joe, Slick Rock Gypsies, Thursdays (363-8322).
Da Phat Squirrel (328-9298)
Dead Goat Saloon, Lisa Marie & the Co-Dependents, Dec. 6; Woolf-Bell Band, Dec.7; Acoustic Goat, Dec. 8; Big Biull Morganfield, Dec. 9; Goat Jam, Dec. 10; Closet Poet Slam, Dec. 11; Trouser Trout, Dec. 12; Zion Tribe, Dec. 13 (328-GOAT).
Ghetty's (269-9796)
Harry O's, DJ Daddy/Hip Hop and Ladies Night, Saturdays (1-435-647-9494).
Hog Wallow Pub (733-5567)
J.B. Mulligans (1-435-658-0717)
Kilby Court (320-9887)
Kristauf's (366-9490)
Lamb's Restaurant (365-7166)
Liquid Joe's (467-JOES)
Orbit, live music and brunch, Sundays (322-3808).
Phat Tire Saloon (1-435-658-2699).
Pop's Place, Back in the Day, Mondays; Mike Smith, Tuesdays; karaoke, Wednesday and Sundays (485-7677)
Port O'Call (521-0589)
Ritz Club (486-2176)
Sanctuary (532-4614)
Sandy Station (255-2289)
Sky Box Amphitheatre (456-1200)
Tavernacle Social Club, Karaoke night, Tuesdays; Duelin' pianos, Thursdays-Saturdays (519-8900).
The Cabana Club, Dave Compton, Tuesdays-Saturdays (359-6271).
The Lazy Moon Pub, Gigi Love, Tuesdays (373-7600).
The Warehouse (534-0064).
Third & Main Bar & Grill (364-4600)
Todd's Bar (328-8250)
Urban Lounge (746-0557)
Wasatch Front Bar & Grill, Pianist Wayne Christiansen, Tuesdays-Thursdays; disc jockey and dancing, Fridays and Saturdays (261-0115).
Westerner (801-972-5447)
Wiseguys Live Comedy Club, open mike night, Wednesdays (463-2909).
Xscape, Riddlin' Kids, Dec. 7 (359-8400).
Ya' Buts (359-1200)
Zephyr Club, Valhere, Dec. 6; McCloskey Brothers Band, Dec. 12 (355-CLUB).
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