MUSIC/DANCE (through May 11)
Okilly Dokilly, May 10, 8 p.m., Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, $15 (theurban loungeslc.com)
Sweet Spirit, May 11, 7 p.m., Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, $8 (kilbycourt.com) Better Off With the Blues, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (801-718-3862 or excellenceconcerts.org)
“Very Vary,” LoveDanceMore, May 11-13, 8 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $18 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
GETTING OUT
Zoo-m Go Electric workshop, May 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Ruth Vine Tyler Branch, 8041 S. 55 West, Midvale, free (zoomgoelectric.org)
Business 101: How to Fund Your Business Idea, May 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., West Jordan Library, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free (801-943-4636 or slcolibrary.org)
“Fragmented Power: Defense of Freedom or Thwarting of Democracy by Leah Murray,” May 11, 7 p.m., Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden, free (theunionstation .org)
“Wait, Wait ... Don’t Tell Me,” NPR, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, sold out, call box office for ticket availability (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
THEATER
“My Son Pinocchio Jr.,” May 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, $7-$9 for adults, $5-$7 for children ages 3-11 (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)
“Aladdin Jr.,” May 8, 7 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $5 (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)
“Hairspray,” May 11-June 3, dates and times vary, The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $14-$22 (801-957-3322 or grandtheatre company.com)
“Page-to-Stage Festival,” Wasatch Theatre Company, May 11-13, 8 p.m.; May 13, 3 p.m., Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, $20, for mature audiences only, according to artsalt lake.org (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“Oklahoma,” through May 13, dates and times vary, Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and children under age 13; children under 4 not permitted (435-723-8392 or heritagetheatreutah.com)
“Oliver,” through May 13, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17.50-$25.50 (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org)
“Silent Sky,” Pygmalion Theatre Company, through May 13, dates and times vary, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, $20, for mature audiences only, according to artsaltlake.org (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“Hand to God,” through May 14, dates and times vary, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $24-$38, irreverent with bawdy humor, according to saltlakeactingcompany.org (801-363-7522 or saltlakeactingcompany.org)
“Anne of Green Gables,” through May 20, dates and times vary, Covey Center, 425 W. Center, Provo, $14-$16 (801-852-7007 or coveycenter.org)
“Beauty and the Beast,” through May 20, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, times vary, Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, $17-$20 (855-944-2787 or theziegfeldtheater.com)
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” through May 20, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, $34-$37 for general, $18 for children in grades K-12, children under age 5 not permitted (801-984-9000 or hct.org)
“The Mousetrap,” through May 20, dates and times vary, Old Barn Community Theatre, 3605 Bigler Road, Collinston, $9 for general, $8 for seniors and children ages 12 and under (435-458-2276 or oldbarn.org)
“The Will Rogers Follies - A Life in Revue," through May 20, dates and times vary, Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, $40-$67 (801-581-6961 or pioneertheatre.org)
“Annie Get Your Gun,” through May 27, dates and times vary, Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington, $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $17 for children and students ages 5-17, children under age 5 not permitted (435-251-8000 or brighamsplayhouse.com)
“Betty Blue Eyes,” through May 27, dates and times vary, Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, $18-$24 for adults, $14-$20 for children ages 4-11 (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)
“Pinkalicious The Musical,” through May 27, dates and times vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $16 (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)
“Sister Act,” through May 27, dates and times vary, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $12-$14 for adults, $11-$13 for students and seniors, $9-$11 for children ages 12 and younger (801-393-0070 or terraceplayhouse.com)
“Captain American Fork: The Worst Avenger,” through June 3, dates and times vary, Desert Star, 4861 S. State, Murray, $24.95 for adults, $14.95 for children under age 12 (801-266-2600 or desertstar.biz)
“The Pirates of the Carabeener," through June 10, dates and times vary, The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $16 for adults, $12 for students, seniors, military, $10 for children 2-12 (801-355-4628 or theobt.org)
IMPROV/COMEDY
ComedySportz, shows every Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10:15 p.m., 36 W. Center, Provo, family friendly, $5-$10 (801-377-9700 or comedysportzutah.org)
Dry Bar Comedy, shows every Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., 295 W. Center, Provo $5-$25 (drybarcomedy.com)
ImprovBroadway, shows every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Brigham Larson Pianos, 496 N. 900 East, Provo, $5 (909-260-2509 or improvbroadway.com)
The Improvinators, monthly every fourth Friday, 8 p.m., Kensington Theatre Company, 11709 S. 5115 West, South Jordan, $5 (801-382-9328 or kensingtontheatre.org)
Laughing Stock, shows every Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m., Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $8-$11 (801-355-4628 or laughingstock.us)
Off the Cuff Comedy, Thursdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 10 p.m., OTC Theater, 913 S. Main, Cedar City, $5 for general (210-446-7768 or otccomedy.com)
Random Tangent Comedy Improv, Saturdays, 10 p.m., Draper Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper, $5 (801-572-4144 or drapertheatre.org)
Wiseguys Comedy Club The Gateway, dates and times vary, 194 S. 400 West, prices vary (801-532-5233 or wiseguyscomedy.com)
Wiseguys Comedy Club Ogden, dates and times vary, 269 Historic 25th St., Ogden, prices vary (801-622-5588 or wiseguys comedy.com)
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS (through May 11)
"Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" — Telugu and Tamil with English subtitles (May 8-10 times vary: Jordan Landing, AMC West Jordan)
"Chonda Pierce: Enough" — Fathom event (May 9, 7 p.m.: Provo 12, Tinseltown Newgate)
"Keeper of the Flame" — 1942 movie (May 9, 10 a.m.: SCERA, Orem)
"Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants" — 2013 French movie (May 9, 7 p.m.: Salt Lake City Library)
"The Sea Hawk" — 1940 movie (May 8, 6:30 p.m.: Orem Library)
"Splinters of a Nation" — 2016 movie (May 11, 7 p.m.: Viridian Center, West Jordan)
"Stop Making Sense" — 1984 movie (May 8-11, times vary: Tower)
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
“My Son Pinocchio Jr.,” May 8-12, 4:30 p.m., Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, $7-$9 for adults, $5-$7 for children ages 3-11 (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)
“Aladdin Jr.,” May 8, 7 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $5 (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)
Wildlife Club, May 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., $12 per youth ages 9-13, register online (801-584-4562 or hoglezoo.org)
Train Day, May 10, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., $5 per person, free for children younger than 3 years (801-582-1847 or thisistheplace.org)
Wild Wednesdays: Time of the Tortoise, May 10, 3:45-4:15 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden, $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 2-11, free for members (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)
Healthy Family Fun, May 10, 6-8 p.m., Sandra Lloyd Community Center, 12830 S. Redwood Road, Riverton, free (extension.usu.edu/saltlake)
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class: Fish and Wildlife Management, May 11, 6-9 p.m., Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., $15 per scout, leaders free, register online (801-584-1763 or hoglezoo.org)
Baby Animal Days, May 12, 3-8 p.m.; May 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Utah State University Botanical Center, 920 S. 50 West, Kaysville, $7 per person, $35 for families up to six people (babyanimaldays.org)
Derby Car Workshop, May 13, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $10 per car for children ages 5 and older (801-456-5437 or discoverygate way.org)
Ring Around the Rose: Timpanogos Storytelling, May 13, 11 a.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $5 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
HawkWatch International, May 13, noon-2 p.m., Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for students and seniors, $14.95 for children 3-12 (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.com)
“Puppets and Story Time Magic,” May 13, 1 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $1 for craft (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)
“Pinkalicious The Musical,” through May 27, dates and times vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $16 (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)
SkyCycle, through October, Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $5 for general or $3 with museum admission (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
LIBRARIES
Herriman Library, 5380 Herriman Rose Blvd., will host reading with a dog, May 8, 4 p.m.
Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, will host “Rainbow Fairies Party” for elementary aged children, May 8, 4 p.m.; a free screening of “Inferno” for teens, May 9, 3 p.m.; “After School Club: Unsolved Mysteries,” May 10, 4 p.m.; a free screening of “Sing,” May 11, 4 p.m.; and “Teen Teach: Creative Writing,” May 12, 4 p.m.
South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Road, will host “Family STEAM Night: Magnets,” May 8, 6:30 p.m.
Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, West Jordan, will host “The Little Red Hen” puppet show, May 8, 7 p.m.
Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave., East Millcreek, will host “Body Image Awareness” for teens and adults, May 8, 7 p.m.; “Crafts at the ‘Creek” for teens and adults, May 13, 2 p.m.; and reading with a dog, May 13, 2 p.m.
Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, will host “The Little Red Hen” puppet show, May 9-10, 10:30 a.m.; and “STEM Gardening” for children ages 8-12, May 11, 7 p.m.
Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, Kearns, will host cotton candy making for teens, May 9, 3:30 p.m.
Marmalade Branch Library, 280 W. 500 North, will host “LEAP Into Science: Splish Splash,” May 9, 4 p.m.
West Jordan Library, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, will host “Full STEAM ahead: Snap Circuits,” May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, will host “Discovery Hour: Too Many Towers,” May 10, 4 p.m.
Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, will host “Teen Makers: 3-D Printing 101” for teens, May 11, 3:30 p.m.
Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, will host a laser tag party for teens, May 12, 3:30 p.m., signed registration form required.
West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, West Valley City, will host “Mother’s Day Bath Bombs” for teens, May 12, 4 p.m.
Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, West Valley City, will host “Non-Prom Teen Lock-In Party,” May 12, 6 p.m.
Orem Library, 58 N. State, Orem, will host a free screening of “Shaun the Sheep Movie,” May 13, 2 p.m.
Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., Park City, will host a free screening of “Phantom Boy” in French, May 13, 4 p.m.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Barnes and Noble, 5249 S. State, Murray, will host a book signing with E.H. Karl, author of “Micaylah and the Never Never: Australia Beckons,” May 13, noon (801-261-4040 or barnesandnoble.com)
Barnes and Noble, Red Cliffs Mall, 1720 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, will host a book signing with Nathan Smith Jones, author of “Dragonkyn,” May 13, 1 p.m. (435-627-8412 or barnesandnoble.com)
Barnes and Noble, 7157 Plaza Center Drive, West Jordan, will host a book signing with Margo Kelly, author of “Unlocked,” May 11, 6 p.m. (801-282-1324 or barnesandnoble.com)
Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, West Jordan, will host a book discussion of “A Man Called Ove,” with a guest from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, May 10, 7 p.m. (801-943-4636 or unitedwereadslc.org)
The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, will host a book signing with David Sandum, author of “I’ll Run Till The Sun Goes Down: A Memoir About Depression and Discovering Art,” May 10, 7 p.m.; Colm Toibin, author of “House of Names,” May 12, 7 p.m.; and Kyra Leigh, author of “Reaper,” May 13, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)
Marmalade Library, 280 W. 500 North, will host poet Richard Clegg with his presentation “There Is No Difference,” May 9, 6:30 p.m. (801-594-8680 or slcpl.org)
Pioneer Book, 50 W. Center, Provo, will host the Rock Canyon Poets with “Nuclear Impact Utah: Poets in the Nuclear West,” May 9, 6:30 p.m. (801-225-2665 or rockcanyonpoets.com)
Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave., Provo, will host a book signing with Benjamin Thomas, author of “Jack Be Quick,” and Laurie Forest, author of “The Black Witch,” May 11, 7 p.m. (801-852-7685 or provolibrary.com/authorlink)
Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, will host Jessamyn Stanley, author of “Every Body Yoga,” May 11, 7 p.m. (801-594-8680 or slcpl.org)
The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, 496 E. Main, Vernal, will host Dinosaurland’s “Origin of Adventure” book release, May 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (dinoland.com)
Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, will host a book signing event with Duane Jennings, author of “Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones,” May 12, 7 p.m.; and Jeana Watters, author of “The Winter’s Song,” May 13, 7 p.m. (801-328-2586 or wellerbookworks.com)
AUDITIONS
Murray Arts in the Park will host auditions for “The Music Man” on May 9 and 11 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Murray High School 5440 S. State, Murray. Auditioners ages 10 and older are invited to participate. The children cast as Winthrop and Amaryllis must appear to be 10 or younger. Auditioners should be prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway song in the style of the show and demonstrate some basic choreography, which will be taught at the audition. An accompanist will be provided, and a CD or playback device are acceptable. Those younger may audition if they are part of a family who is auditioning and planning to attend rehearsals together, or if they are accompanied by an older sibling, cousin or other family member. Callbacks will be by invitation, and rehearsals will start in June. The play will be July 27-Aug. 2, excluding Sunday. Call 801-264-2614 for more information.
Murray Arts in the Park is also hosting auditions for Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” on May 18-19 from 7-9 p.m. at Headstart/Murray Community Education Preschool, 73 W. 6100 South. Auditioners ages 10 and older are invited to tryout. Participants should bring a photo resume, prepare to sing 16 bars of a Broadway song and be prepared to learn a simple dance routine. An accompanist will be provided. “Carousel” will be performed in August. For more information, email Jim Smith at murraycitycarousel@gmail.com.
MEALTIME BRIEFS
Subway Restaurant and the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake will host their annual “Day of Giving” on Tuesday, May 16. Starting at 11 a.m., Subway will provide subs to 1,200 homeless and low-income individuals at Pioneer Park, 350 S. 300 West. The restaurant will also donate $10,000 to The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake. In exchange for a gift card valid for a classic 6-inch sub, Subway is encouraging guests to donate items such as food, garbage bags, cleaning supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, undergarments and gently used or new tennis shoes for men and women in need. (801-355-1302 or rescuesaltlake.org)
Caffè Niche, 779 E. 300 South, will offer a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Chef Andy Morrison will include entree selections of salmon cakes, scrambled local eggs, spinach and Swiss cheese quiches, French toast, roasted potatoes, bacon, sausage, granola, yogurt, salads, fruit, pasta salad, pastries, muffins, rolls and cupcakes. The cost is $30 for adults and $12 for children ages 12 and under. Reservations are required. (801-433-3380 or caffeniche.com)
Current Fish & Oyster, 279 E. 300 South, will celebrate Mother’s Day with extended brunch hours and seating on the patio, weather permitting. The restaurant will be closed for dinner that evening. The brunch will include poached lobster salad with frisee, arugula and black rice croutons for $40, chilled seafood gazpacho for $28, steak and egg salad for $36 and shellfish gnocchi for $30. Reservations are required. (801-326-3474 or currentfishandoyster.com)
Oasis Cafe, 151 S. 500 East, will serve a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The buffet will include a prime rib carving station and chocolate fountain for dessert. Seating will be on the courtyard patio, weather permitting. The cost for the buffet is $35 for adults, $18 for children ages 13 and under and free for children under age 3. Reservations are highly suggested. (801-322-0404 or oasiscafeslc.com)
Stanza Italian Bistro, 454 E. 300 South, will be open for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14, 4-8 p.m. In addition to the nightly dinner menu, the restaurant will feature a four-course menu with big eye tuna carpaccio, crab ravioli, tender grilled rack of lamb and strawberry crostata. The cost for the four-course menu is $65. Reservations are highly recommended. (801-746-4441 or stanzaslc.com)
The James Beard Foundation, a culinary organization, is accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship program, according to a news release. The program assists aspiring and established culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school or hospitality institution, college or university. Close to $680,000 in scholarships and grants will be available. The application deadline is Monday, May 15. Application forms are available at scholarsapply.org/jamesbeard.
ART GALLERIES AND CLASSES
OPENING EXHIBITIONS
Day-Riverside Library (1575 W. 1000 North, 801-594-8632) — “Amor,” photography by Betsy Contreras. Opening reception May 12, 11 a.m. On display through June 3.
Local Colors of Utah Gallery (1054 E. 2100 South, 801-363-3922) — Photography by Shayne Shaw and sculptors by Lawrence Adkinson. Opening reception May 12, 6 p.m. On display through May 16.
Logan Fine Art Gallery (60 W. 100 North, Logan, 435-753-0333) — The Society of Mormon Artists inaugural exhibition. Opening reception May 12, 5 p.m. On display May 12-Aug. 31.
SALT LAKE EXHIBITIONS
Anderson-Foothill Library (1135 S. 211 East, 801-594-8611) — “When I Called You by Name You Came to Me and Became a Flower,” by Gemma Joon Bae, through May 25.
Art 270 Gallery (270 S. Main, 801-953-0747) — “Cuba Revealed,” by various artists, through May 13.
Art Access Gallery (230 S. 500 West No. 125, 801-328-0703) — “Creative Aging,” by Doug Tolman, through May 10.
Art at the Main (210 E. 400 South, 801-363-4088) — “People, Places and Things,” by James W. Stewart, through May 13.
Chapman Library (577 S. 900 West, 801-594-8623) — “Off the Beaten Path,” photography by Joshua Colbert, through June 29.
Downtown Garden Stroll (Main Street, from South Temple to 300 South, 801-870-0956) — Artist-created temporary parks, through May 14.
Finch Lane and Park Galleries at the Art Barn (1340 E. 100 South, 801-596-5000) — Art Laura Hope Mason, Barbara Ellard and Rosealie Winard, through June 9.
Gale Center (10300 Beckstead Lane, South Jordan, 801-446-4357) — Art by Ted Logan, through June 2.
God Hates Robots (314 W. 300 South No. 250, 801-596-3370) — “Poor traits of a terminal art major,” by Sam Wilson, through May 12.
Marmalade Library (280 W. 500 North, 801-594-8680) — “Personae,” by Whitney Horrocks, through May 26.
Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts Gallery (631 W. North Temple No. 700, 801-596-0500) — “I Honor You: A Personal Commemoration to the American Indian Movement,” by Denae Shanidiin, through May 12.
Millcreek Library (2266 E. 3435 South, 801-943-4636) — Art by Lizzie Wenger, through May 31.
Modern West Fine Art (177 E. 200 South, 801-355-3383) — “Behind the Zion Curtain,” by various artists, through May 13.
Phillips Gallery (444 E. 200 South, 801-364-8284) — Art by Richard Johnston and Joe Ostraff, through May 12.
Rio Gallery (300 S. 455 West, 801-245-7270) — “Specific Abject,” by various artists, through May 12.
Salt Lake City Main Library (210 E. 400 South, 801-524-8200) — “Picture. The Life,” by Clayton Middle School Students, through May 19; art by Bill Lee, through June 9; “Scribbling Women: An Exhibit of Early-American Writers,” curated by UVU students, through June 9; and “Mapping+Unpacking,” by Bret Hanson, through June 9.
Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City; 801-965-5100) — “Gone but Not Forgotten,” by Shayne Shaw, through May 24; and the 2017 Spring Open Exhibit by The Utah Watercolor Society, through June 28.
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (20 S. West Temple, 801-328-4201) — “The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be,” curated by Susan Caraballo, through May 13; “Rend/er,” by Kelly O’Neill, through June 3; “Out Loud: Identities, Symbolism, and the Self,” by after-school workshop attendees, through July 8; "Heads, Hands, Feet; Sleeping, Holding, Dreaming, Dying,” by Rona Pondick and Robert Feintuch, through July 15; “Panopticon,” by various artists, through July 25; and “Beehive Works,” by Celine Downen, through Aug. 5.
Viridian Event Center (8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan) — “Quilting for Life: One Stitch at a Time,” by Juli Stubbs, through May 31.
EXHIBITIONS OUTSIDE SALT LAKE
American Fork Library (64 S. 100 East, American Fork, 801-763-3070) — Art by Samantha Long, through May 31.
Brigham City Museum of Art and History (24 N. 300 West, Brigham City, 435-226-1439) — “From A-Z: Schools in Box Elder County, Past and Present,” through June 10.
Brigham Young University Museum of Art (500 Campus Drive, Provo, 801-422-8287) — “Playground,” by various artists, through July 8; and “Work in Progress,” by Jann Haworth, through Sept. 9.
Eccles Community Art Center (2850 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 801-392-6935) — Art by John Huerta, Jr., through May 27.
Granary Art Center (86 N. Main, Ephraim, 435-283-3456) — “Fourth Grade Project,” by Judy Gelles; “Difficult Truths,” by Kate Kretz; and “Shattered,” by Wendy Wischer, through May 12.
Hyrum City Museum (50 West Main Street, Hyrum, 435-245-0208) — “The Way We Worked,” Smithsonian traveling exhibition, through May 13.
Kimball Art Center (1401 Kearns Blvd., Park City, 435-649-8882) — “Art Starts Here,” by Zac Campbell, Nathan Jarvis, Karen Kurka Jensen, Emily Kerr, Jeanne LaRae, Ali Mitchell, Anna Moore and Heather Stamenov, through May 21; and “A Closer Look,” Wasatch Back Student Art Show, through May 28.
Ogden Nature Center (966 W. 12th St., Ogden, 801-621-7595) — 2017 Birdhouse Competition, by various artists, through June 24.
Park City Museum (528 Main, Park City, 435-649-7457) — “Spirited: Prohibition in America,” through May 25.
Red Cliff Gallery (220 N. 200 East, St. George, southernutahartguild.com) — Washington County High School show, through May 12.
Snow College Art Gallery (150 College Ave, Ephraim, 435-283-7000) — “Dark Territory,” by Lenka Konopasek, through Aug. 15.
Springville Museum of Art (126 E. 400 South, Springville, 801-489-2727) — The 93rd Annual Spring Salon, through July 8; “Russian Stories, Soviet Ideals,” through June 1; and “The Classical Tradition: Serenity, Simplicity and Harmony,” by various artists, through Aug. 5
ART CLASSES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, will host a matchbook art class on Wednesday, May 10, 6-8 p.m. The free workshop will be led by Celine Downen. All materials will be provided. Email elly.baldwin@utahmoca.org or call 801-328-4201, ext. 124 to register. Visit utahmoca.org/event for more information.
Art Access, 230 S. 500 West No. 125, will host the 15th annual “300 Plates” fundraiser and exhibit May 18, 6-9 p.m. Online registration will close May 11. The cost is $75. A preview will be May 15-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 801-328-0703 or visit accessart.org for more information.
Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, will host a paint party for adults ages 16 and older, May 13, 1-3 p.m. The cost is $15 and includes instruction, supplies and refreshments. Reservations are required. Visit bcfineartscenter.org or call 435-723-0740 for more information.
Craft Lake City recently announced its new 2017 DIY Festival exhibition space for creators ages 14 and under. Artists will have the opportunity to sell their art work in the Kid Row section of the festival Aug. 12, according to a news release. Participants can apply through the Kid Row online application page at craftlakecity.com/kid-row. Each application requires five images and the payment of $10 via PayPal. Accepted youth artisans will pay a tabling fee of $25 for a vending space. Kid Row applications will be accepted through May 17. Visit craftlakecity.com/ kid-row for more information.
Utah Arts Festival, 200 S. 400 West, has announced a call for volunteers for the 2017 Utah Arts Festival, June 22-25 at Library Square. Specific volunteer opportunities include the following: set-up crew, makers workshop assistants, beverage servers, Fear No Film attendants, face painting and tear-down crew. Age restrictions may apply for certain positions. Visit uaf.org or call 801-834-0065 for more details.
Email: crandall@deseretnews.com