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MUSIC/DANCE

WSU Ballet Folklorico: “Las Historias No Contadas del Folklore II,” Oct. 11, 6 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, Weber State University, Ogden, free (801-626-7330 or weber.edu/WSUToday)

American West Symphony: “Two Great Romantics,” Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)

Hong Xu, Oct. 11, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $25-$30 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

“La Boheme,” Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, Washington County, $30 for general, $10 for students (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com)

Scandinavian Folk Music, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 203 S. 200 East, $10 (saltlakescandidance.org)

“Thriller,” Oct. 11-12, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m., Covey Center, 425 W. Center, Provo, $25-$30 (801-852-7007 or odysseydance.com/shows/thriller)

Tad Calcara and New Deal Swing, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Utah All-State Choir, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle, Temple Square, free (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)

Aesthetic Perfection, Oct. 12, 9 p.m., Area 51, 451 S. 400 West, $18-$23 (area51slc.com)

Verdi’s “La Traviata,” Oct. 12-20, dates and times vary, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $14.50-$95 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Posh Rhythm Orchestra, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center, 425 W. Center, Provo, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Todd Snider with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., The Commonwealth Room, 195 W. 2100 South, South Salt Lake, $23-$45, for ages 21 and older (thestateroompresents.com/the-commonwealth-room)

“Thriller,” Oct. 14-26, dates and times vary, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, U., $35-$55 (801-581-7100 or odysseydance.com/shows/thriller)

GWAR with Sacred Reich and Toxic Holocaust, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, $20 (depotslc.com)

Logic with J.I.D and YBN Cordae, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., Maverik Center, 3200 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, $43-$83 (801-988-8800 or maverikcenter.com)

Red Feather Acoustic Trio, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Ape Shifter, Oct. 16, 9 p.m., Metro Music Hall, 615 W. 100 South, $16-$18 (385-528-0952 or metromusichall.com)

“Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera,” Oct. 17-19, 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $25 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

GETTING OUT

“Creatures of the Night,” Oct. 11-12, 5-8:30 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 12th St., Ogden, $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers, free for children ages 3 and younger (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)

White Cane Day, Oct. 11, 6:30-9 p.m., Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State, free, RSVP required (385-405-6502 or usdb.org)

Full Moon Lift Ride, Oct. 11-12, 8:30-11 p.m., Sundance Mountain Resort, Ray’s Lift, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance, $17-$20 (sundanceresort.com) 

Fall Bonsai Show, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, U. staff with ID, $7 for children ages 3-17 (redbuttegarden.org/bonsai-show)

Indian Art Market, Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, free (801-581-4303 or nhmu.utah.edu) 

Weber County Organizing Convention for United Utah Party, Oct. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, free (unitedutah.org)

Cache County Organizing Convention for United Utah Party, Oct. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Whittier Center, 290 N. 400 East, Logan, free (unitedutah.org)

Utah Folk Festival, Oct. 12, 4-10 p.m., Murray High School, 5440 S. State, Murray, $15 (search Utah Folklore Fest on Facebook)

Bumble Bee Bash, Oct. 12, 6:30-9 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $40 for adults, $20 for children (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 14-19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thanksgiving Point, Ashton Gardens, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12 and seniors (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)

Costume Swap Donation Period, through Oct. 15, any Salt Lake County Library, exchange costume for token to be redeemed Oct. 19 for other costume (801-943-4636 or thecountylibrary.org/locations)

National Fossil Day, Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $12.50 for general, $10 for seniors (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

“Opioid and Drug Addictions: Value of a Smile in Dealing with Drug Abuse,” Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House, 155 S. Central Campus Drive, U., free, RSVP required (ulink.utah.edu)

Utah County Organizing Convention for United Utah Party, Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m., Provo Library, room 201, 550 N. University Ave., Provo, free (unitedutah.org) 

Bluff Arts Festival, Oct. 17-20, times vary, select locations, Bluff, San Juan County, free-$45 (bluffartsfestival.org)

“Garden After Dark: Trouble in Oz,” Oct. 17-26, dates and times vary, Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, $14 for general, $11 for garden members (redbuttegarden.org/garden-after-dark)

Halloween Lift Rides and Zip Tour, Oct. 17-31, excluding Sundays, 7-10 p.m., Sundance Mountain Resort, Ray’s Lift, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance, $19-$59 (866-734-4428 or sundanceresort.com) 

Haunted Forest, through Oct. 31, dates and times vary, 6000 W. 6400 South, American Fork, $25-$30, free for children ages 6 and younger with adult (801-367-2300 or hauntedutah.com) 

Pumpkin Nights, through Nov. 2, 5:30-10 p.m., excluding Halloween, Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West, $14-$20, $7 for parking (pumpkinnights.com)

Ballroom dancing, Fridays, 8:30 p.m., Murray Arts Center, 4868 S. State, Murray, $7, lessons at 7:30 p.m. (wrightwayenterprises.com) 

Free square dancing lessons, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Glendale Library, 1375 S.Concord St, free, children over 8 welcome, call for availability and lessons (801-414-4723)

THEATER

OPENING PRODUCTIONS

“Little Women,” Oct. 11-12, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Oquirrh Hills Middle School, 12949 S. 2700 West, Riverton, $8-$10 (bluffdalearts.org)

“Sense and Sensibility,” Oct. 11-12, and 16-19, 7:30 p.m., Weber State University, Browning Center, Ogden, $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and military, $8.25 for students (weber.edu/artscalendar) 

“Sweeney Todd,” Oct. 11-Nov. 2, dates and times vary, Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry, Box Elder County, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and children under 13 (435-723-8392 or heritagetheatreutah.com)

“Miss Saigon,” Oct. 15-20, times vary, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $40-$130 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org) 

“Form of a Girl Unknown,” Oct. 16-Nov. 17, dates and times vary, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $29-$46 (801-363-7522 or saltlakeactingcompany.org)

“The Wendigo,” Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Union Building, Little Theatre, U., free (babcockperformingreaders.org)

CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS

“A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody,” Oct. 11-12, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center, 425 W. Center, Provo, $16 for adults, $14 for students, seniors and military (801-852-7007 or coveycenter.org)

“Every Brilliant Thing,” Oct. 11, 2 p.m.; Oct. 12, 8 p.m., The Beverley Center for the Arts, Anes Studio Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $52-$56; contains adult topics (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Hamlet,” Oct. 11, 2 p.m.; Oct. 12, 8 p.m., The Beverley Center for the Arts, Randall L. Jones Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $32-$77; contains adult themes and bawdy language (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Oct. 11, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m., The Beverley Center for the Arts, Randall L. Jones Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $37-$82 (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“The Price,” Oct. 11, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m., The Beverley Center for the Arts, Anes Studio Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $52-$56 (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Honeymoon at Graveside Manor,” through Oct. 18, dates and times vary, Pioneer Hall, 1137 W. 7800 South, West Jordan, $9-12 for general, $5-$8 for children under age 12, students with ID and seniors (801-294-1242 or sugarfactoryplayhouse.com) 

“Disaster,” through Oct. 19, dates and times vary, Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna, $10-$12 (801-347-7373 or empresstheatre.com)

“Death of a Driver,” through Oct. 20, dates and times vary, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $30-$44 (801-363-7522 or saltlakeactingcompany.org)

“When You Wish,” through Oct. 24, dates and times vary, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, Washington County, $32-$99 (435-652-3200 or tuacahn.org/wish

“The Little Mermaid,” through Oct. 25, dates and times vary, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, Washington County, $32-$99 (435-652-3200 or tuacahn.org/mermaid)

“The Addams Family,” through Oct. 26, dates and times vary, Pickleville Playhouse, 2049 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, Rich County, $17-$28 (435-946-2918 or picklevilleplayhouse.com)

“Annie Get Your Gun,” through Oct. 26, dates and times vary, Old Barn Community Theatre, 3605 Bigler Road, Collinston, Box Elder County, $8-$9 (435-458-2276 or oldbarn.org)

“Curtains,” through Oct. 26, dates and times vary, The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $10-$26 (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)

“Dracula vs. The Adamns Family,” through Oct. 26, dates and times vary, The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $16 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military, $10 for children ages 2-12 (801-355-4628 or theobt.org)

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” through Oct. 26, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17.75-$28.75 (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org) 

“The Sound of Music,” through Oct. 26, dates and times vary, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, Washington County, $32-$105 (435-652-3200 or tuacahn.org/music)

“Sweeney Todd,” through Oct. 28, dates and times vary, Draper Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and military with ID, $8 for children ages 12 and younger (801-572-4144 or drapertheatre.org)

“Adams Family Reunion,” through Nov. 9, dates and times vary, Desert Star, 4861 S. State, Murray, $26.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 11 and younger (801-266-2600 or desertstar.biz)

“Phantom,” through Nov. 9, Hale Centre Theatre, Centre Stage, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $48-$52 for adults, $22-$26 for youths ages 5-17, children under age 5 not permitted (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

“The Addams Family,” through Nov. 16, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, Jewel Box, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $36-$48 for adults, $18-$24 for youths ages 5-17 (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

“Mamma Mia!” through Nov. 16, dates and times vary, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Washington Terrace, $15-$17 for adults, $14-$16 for military, students and seniors, $10-$12 for children ages 12 and younger (801-393-0070 or terraceplayhouse.com)  

 “Wait Until Dark,” through Nov. 16, dates and times vary, Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington, Washington County, $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $17 for children ages 5-17 and students with ID, children under age 5 not admitted (435-251-8000 or brighamsplayhouse.com)

“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” through Nov. 23, dates and times vary, Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, $25-$27 for adults, $19-$21 for children ages 4-11 (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)

IMPROV/COMEDY

George Lopez, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $35-$79.50, for mature audiences (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS THIS WEEK

THE ADDAMS FAMILY — An animated version of Charles Addams’ series of cartoons about a peculiar, ghoulish family. 87 minutes; PG (macabre and suggestive humor, and some action); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

El CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE — After escaping Jack and his gang, Jesse Pinkman goes on the run from the police and tries to escape his own inner turmoil. 122 minutes; MPAA: TV-MA; Tower.

GEMINI MAN — An over-the-hill hitman faces off against a younger clone of himself. 117 minutes; PG-13 (violence and action throughout, and brief strong language); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

JEXI — A comedy about what can happen when you love your phone more than anything else in your life. 84 minutes; R (strong/crude sexual content and language throughout, some drug use and graphic nudity); in general release.

LUCY IN THE SKY — Astronaut Lucy Cola returns to Earth after a transcendent experience during a mission to space, and begins to lose touch with reality in a world that now seems too small. 124 minutes; R (language and some sexual content); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS

“3 from Hell,” Oct. 14, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $15 (cinemark.com)

“Alien,” Oct. 13, 1 p.m.; Oct. 15-16, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $6.75-$10 (cinemark.com); Oct. 13, 4 and 7 p.m.; Oct. 15-16, 7 p.m., select Megaplex Theatres, $6.44-$8.58 (megaplextheatres.com)

“A Better Man,” Oct. 15, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, free (utahfilmcenter.org) 

“The Hunt for Red October,” Oct. 15, 10 a.m., SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem, $2, for adults ages 18 and older (801-225-2787 or scera.org)

“Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” Oct. 15, 7 p.m.; Oct. 17, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $15 (cinemark.com); and select Megaplex Theatres, $13.94-$15.08 (megaplextheatres.com)

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony concert, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $10.75 (cinemark.com); Oct. 12, 10:55 a.m.; Oct. 16, 1 and 6:30 p.m., Megaplex Pineview, 2376 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, $19.22 (435-627-9700 or megaplextheatres.com) 

Met Opera: Puccini’s “Turandot,” Oct. 12, 10:55 a.m; Oct. 16, 1 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $21-$25 (cinemark.com)

“Oliver Twist,” Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Organ Loft, 3331 S. Edison St., $5-$6 (801-485-9265 or edisonstreetevents.com) 

“Skid Row Marathon,” Oct. 14, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $12.50 (cinemark.com); The District Megaplex, 3761 S. Parkway Plaza Drive, South Jordan and Megaplex Pineview, 2376 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, $10.73-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com) 

“Zombieland” and “Zombieland: Double Tap,” Oct. 16, 5:40 p.m., Cinemark Jordan Landing, 7301 S. Jordan Landing Blvd., West Jordan, $15 (cinemark.com); and The District Megaplex, 3761 S. Parkway Plaza Drive, South Jordan, $8.31-$11.53 (megaplextheatres.com)

FOOD CLASSES AND EVENTS

Have a Slice Day, Oct. 15, Villa Italian Kitchen, 1200 Provo Town Center Blvd., #2082, Provo, free slice with coupon (villaitaliankitchen.com/free-slice-day)

BOOK SIGNINGS AND EVENTS

Benchmark Books, 3269 S. Main, Quincy D. Newell, author of “Your Sister in the Gospel: The Life of Jane Manning James, a Nineteenth-Century Black Mormon,” Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. (801-486-3111 or benchmarkbooks.com) 

Finch Lane Gallery, 54 Finch Lane, Javier Zamora, author of “Unaccompanied,” and Diane Williams, author of “The Collected Stories of Diane Williams,” Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com) 

First Baptist Church, 733 S. 1300 East, Christopher McDougall, author of “Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero,” Oct. 16, 7 p.m.; new location, free ticketed event (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, Karin Anderson, Zak Breckenridge, Katherine Bui, Taylor Cunningham, Ben Kilbourne, Easton Smith, Michelle Wentling, essay contributors to “Sites & Sightlines,” Oct. 17, 7 p.m.  (801-521-3819 or kensandersbooks.com)

The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Rebecca Lawton, author of “The Oasis This Time: Living and Dying with Water in the West,” Oct. 11, 7 p.m.; Lora Koehler, author of “The Little Snowplow Wishes for Snow,” Oct. 12, 11 a.m.; Breeana Shields, author of “The Bone Charmer,” Oct. 12, 2 p.m.; Mackenzi Lee, author of “The History of the World in Fifty Dogs,” Oct. 15, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

University of Utah, Student Union, 200 S. Central Campus Dr., Richard Powers, author of “The Overstory,” Oct. 17, 7 p.m., $10-$21 ticketed event includes paperback copy; tree tour at 5 p.m., plaza west of Union, free but ticket required (kingsenglish.com/event)

Utah Valley University Book Academy, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., UVU Wasatch Campus, 3111 College Way, Heber City, $95 for full registration, $45 for students (801-863-8012 or uvu.edu/conferences/book-academy)

Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Kris Millgate, author of “My Place Among Men: Misadventures in the Wild,” Oct. 12, 7 p.m. (801-328-2586 or wellerbookworks.com)

ART CLASSES AND EVENTS

Wasatch Studio Tour, various locations in Salt Lake City, Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free (wasatchstudiotour.com)

“Saturday Paint Party: Harvest Moon,” Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $20 for ages 14 and older, reservation required (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)

“Family Days: All Aboard for Art,” Oct. 12, 2-4 p.m., Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, free (435-586-5432 or suu.edu/pva/suma) 

SFX Wounds Workshop, Oct. 12, 3-5 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, $45, for ages 12 and older, limited ticket availability (801-295-3618 or bdac.org)

Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, “Gallery Talk: A World Transformed,” Oct. 15, 4-5 p.m., free; and “Community Creates: Photography,” Oct. 15, 6 p.m. (435-586-5432 or suu.edu/pva/suma)

Beginning Landscape Painting, Wednesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, $85, for ages 14 and older (801-295-3618 or bdac.org)

ART GALLERIES

OPENING EXHIBITIONS

Arrowhead Gallery ETC, Electric Theater Center, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, art by Maurine Harris, opening reception, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.; on display through October (801-628-9592)

Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, Liberty Park, 600 E. 900 South, “Traditional Textiles: Ties that Bind,” by various artists, opening reception, Oct. 11, 5 p.m.; on display Oct. 11-January 2020  (801-533-5760)

Horne Fine Art, 142 E. 800 South, Open studio with Karen Horne, Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (801-533-4200)  

Logan Gallery Walk, participating locations in downtown Logan, Oct. 11, 6 p.m. (cachearts.org/gallerywalk)

Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, “Day of the Dead: Monarch Migration,” by SUU students, on display Oct. 14-Nov. 9;  “A World Transformed: The Transcontinental Railroad and Utah” and “Compendium” exhibits, on display through Dec. 28; and “Leviathan: Elegy for Ice,” by Pete Froslie, through April 24, 2020 (435-586-7700)

St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George, “In the Spirit of Everett Ruess,” woodcuts and linocuts by Carol Bold, Royden Card, Abe McCowan and Robert Perkins, reception Oct. 17, 6 p.m.; on display through Oct. 22 (435-627-4525)

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY

Anthony’s Fine Art and Antiques, 401 E. 200 South, “Certain Women: A Latter-day Saint Women’s Art Show,” through Nov. 9; and “Beauty and Variety,” by Paige C. Anderson, through Nov. 1 (801-328-2231)

David Ericson Fine Art, 418 S. 200 West, art by Brian Kershisnik, through Oct. 18 (801-533-8245)  

Finch Lane and Park Galleries at the Art Barn, 1340 E. 100 South, art by Susan Makov, Clara Koons and Megan Arne, through Nov. 15 (801-596-5000)

Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, “Myth,” Fidalis Buehler, Mitch Mantle and Wren Ross, through Oct. 31 (801-355-3383)

Relics Framemakers & Gallery, 4685 S. Holladay Blvd., Plein Air Holladay 2019, through Oct. 16 (801-272-8312)  

Rio Gallery, 300 S. Rio Grande St., “Design Arts,” by Utah student designers, through Oct. 18 (801-245-7272)

Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, “Our Best,” by members of the Utah Watercolor Society, through Oct. 16; “Get Forty-Fied,” by Utah Calligraphic Artists, through Oct. 22; and “Colors of the Wild,” by Jennifer Seeley, through Nov. 6 (801-965-5100)

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, “Bath House,” by Madison Donnelly, through Oct. 26; “Glazed Atrium,” by Ryan Lauderdale, through Nov. 2; “Abstraction is Just a Word, But I Use It,” by various artists, through Jan. 4, 2020; and art by Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez, through Jan. 11, 2020 (801-328-4201)

Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, “Power Couples: The Pendant Format in Art,” curated by Leslie Anderson, through Dec. 8; “Ummah,” by various artists, through Dec. 15; and  “De/Marcation: A Survey of Contemporary Photography in Utah,” by various artists, through Jan. 12, 2020 (801-581-7332) 

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS OUTSIDE SALT LAKE COUNTY

Art Around the Corner Foundation, various locations in St. George, outdoor sculpture exhibit, by various artists; on display through early 2020 (artaroundthecorner.org)

Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, “Liten,” curated by Laura Sharp-Wilson, and art by Susan Krueger-Barber, Nolan Flynn, J. Amber Egbert and Eric Fairclough, through Nov. 1 (801-295-3618)

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, “Where the River Widens,” by Danae Mattes, and “Windswept,” by Patrick Dougherty, through Oct. 19 (801-422-8287) 

Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum, 660 W. 400 North, Blanding, “Ancient Skies Through Ancient Eyes,” by Bob Maynard, through Oct. 31 (utahscanyoncountry.com)

Kimball Art Center, 1401 Kearns Blvd., Park City, “The Imperfections That Render Us Visible,” by Jim Jacobs, through Nov. 3 (435-649-8882)

Meyer Gallery, 305 Main, Park City, “Small Treasures,” by various artists, through Oct. 19 (435-649-8160)

Mountain Place Gallery, 123 N. Main, Logan, “Celebrate Fall,” by Russ Fjeldsted, through October (435-752-0211)

Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George, “Color Explosion,” by members of the Southern Utah Art Guild, through Oct. 31 (redcliffgallerysuag.com)

Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville, “Round Up: Icons of the American West,” by various artists, through June 19, 2021 (801-489-2727)

Weber State University, Kimball Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery, Ogden, “Perspectives in Printmaking: An Evolving Dynamic,” through Nov. 9 (weber.edu/artscalendar)

Woodbury Art Museum, University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, Faculty Art Show, through Dec. 14 (801-863-4200)

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

“Little Chicks Class: Touch,” Oct. 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, $20 with adult, for children ages 4-5 (801-596-8500 or tracyaviary.org/littlechicks)

“Creatures of the Night,” Oct. 11-12, 5-8:30 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 12th St., Ogden, $6 for member, $8 for nonmembers, free for children ages 3 and younger (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)

“Ring Around the Rose: Tablado Flamenco,” Oct. 12, 11 a.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $5 (801-355-2787 or rdtutah.org)

“Family Days: All Aboard for Art,” Oct. 12, 2-4 p.m., Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, free (435-586-5432 or suu.edu/pva/suma) 

Bumble Bee Bash, Oct. 12, 6:30-9 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $40 for adults, $20 for children (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

The Utah Cultural Alliance recently announced that October is the country’s National Arts and Humanities Month. The state of Utah will celebrate with activities that raise awareness of the arts and humanities and the value the events bring to communities, according to a news release. Utahns are encouraged to search and use #showyourhumanities through October and find cultural activities throughout the state — including those at Nowplayingutah.com. One activity includes the 22nd annual Utah Humanities’ Book Festival with events throughout the month. Partners include Utah Humanities, Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Utah Museum Association and Utah Cultural Alliance. Visit utahculturalalliance.org for more information about Utah’s arts and humanities.

The Salt Lake City Arts Council recently announced applications are open for the Holiday Craft Market. Nearly 80 artists will take part in the December market with a variety of offerings, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, artwork, prints and letterpress items, glass art, holiday decorations, items for the home, artisan food and more. All interested artists should complete the online application by Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. Guidelines and applications can be found at saltlakearts.org/program/holiday-craft-market/. The arts council also recently announced the Finch Lane Flash Projects. According to a news release, the goal of the projects is to supplement resources for emerging to established individuals and groups by providing professional opportunities. The projects can include performance pieces, sound installations, workshops, film screenings, community gatherings and more. The online application deadline is Monday, Oct. 21, at 5 p.m. Visit saltlakearts.org/finch-lane-flash-projects for guidelines and applications.  Also announced was the deadline for the Mini Grant applications on Oct. 22. This is for art projects within Salt Lake City occurring December 2019 through August 2020. Grant awards will be $500. To review guidelines, visit saltlakearts.org/grant/mini-grants.

The Utah Division of Arts and Museums recently announced a call to Utah artists creating mixed media and works on paper to enter the statewide annual art exhibition. Online registration is open through Oct. 20. Artwork should be dropped off at the Rio Gallery on Oct. 22-23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Selected work will be on display Nov. 16, 2019-Jan. 11, 2020. This year’s jurors are Emily Endo and Jason Franz. For guidelines and registration, visit visualarts.utah.gov.

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