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MUSIC/DANCE

“Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera,” Oct. 18-19, 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $25 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

For King & Country, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Maverik Center, 3200 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, $25-$205; $10 for parking (801-988-8800 or maverikcenter.com)

“Dance Engine,” Oct. 18-19, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $12 for general, $9 for children ages 12 and younger, $10 for students; bring cellphone (dancetec.org)

Red Feather Acoustic Trio, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, free (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org) 

Tool, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Vivint Arena, 301 W. South Temple, $59.50-$325+ (801-325-7528 or vivintarena.com)

Verdi’s “La Traviata,” Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 20, 2 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $14.50-$95 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

“Viaggio: A Musical Journey Through Europe,” Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)

Dayseeker with Wage War, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., The Greek Station, 219 S. 600 West, $18-$20 (dayseekerband.co)

Pianist Antonio D’Abramo, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)

Overcoats with The Japanese House, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, $20 (801-528-9197 or thecomplexslc.com)

Sara Bareilles, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., Maverik Center, 3200 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, $41.95-97; $10 for parking (801-988-8800 or maverikcenter.com)

Assuming We Survive, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 445 S. 400 West, $12 (facebook.com/loadingdockslc)

Hammerfall with Sabaton, Oct. 21, 8 p.m., The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, $27.50 (801-528-9197 or thecomplexslc.com)

Melanie Shore and Alicia Wrigley, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,” Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Noorda Regional Theatre, 800 W. University Parkway, UVU, Orem, $20-$69 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Mushroomhead, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., The Royal, 4760 S. 900 East, Murray, $20-$25 (theroyalslc.com)

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

GETTING OUT

Witch’s Breakfast, Oct. 18-19, 8:30 a.m.; Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Thanksgiving Point, Ashton Gardens, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $30-$35 for adults, $25-$30 for children ages 3-12 and seniors; includes admission to Scarecrow Festival (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)

Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 18-19, 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)

Bluff Arts Festival, Oct. 18-20, times vary, select locations, Bluff, San Juan County, free-$45 (bluffartsfestival.org)

Costume Swap, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, exchange token for costume (801-943-4636 or viridiancenter.org)

“Nature All Around Us” opening celebration, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, included with admission, $14.95 for adults, $12 for seniors and youths ages 13-24, $9.95 for children ages 3-12  (801-581-4303 or nhmu.utah.edu) 

Operation Christmas Child arts/craft and bake sale, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Calvary Salt Lake, 460 W. Century Drive, benefit sale (801-264-9999 or samaritanspurse.org/occ)

Utah Team Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease, Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m., Sugar House Park, Big Field Pavilion, 1330 E. 2100 South, register by Oct. 18, 4 p.m. (801-699-4996 or hdsa.org/thwutah)

Rocky Mountain Power: “Going Green or Smoke Screen?” Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Provo Library, 550 N. University Ave., free (facebook.com/theUVEF)

“Nancy Drew” Mystery Escape Room grand opening, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., The Gateway, 130 S. Rio Grande St., $34.95 (mysteryescaperoom.com/salt-lake-city)

“Garden After Dark: Trouble in Oz,” through Oct. 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, through Oct. 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 for parking (pumpkinnights.com)

“The Robot Zoo,” through Jan. 5, 2020, dates and times vary, Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive, Park City, $6 (swanerecocenter.org)

THEATER

OPENING PRODUCTIONS

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Oct. 18-19, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, $25-$40 (801-581-6961 or pioneertheatre.org)

“Wait Until Dark,” Oct. 18-Nov. 4, dates and times vary, Pleasant Grove Library, 30 E. Center, Pleasant Grove, $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors (801-850-2306 or pgplayers.com)

“Alice in Wonderland,” Oct. 19-Nov. 23, dates and times vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $22, for ages 4 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Oct. 24-Nov. 9, dates and times vary, Noorda Regional Theatre, 800 W. University Parkway, UVU, Orem, $35-$45 for general, $13 for seniors and military, $8 for students (801-863-4636 or uvu.edu/thenoorda)

CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS

“Death of a Driver,” Oct. 18-19, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 20, 1 and 6 p.m., Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $30-$44 (801-363-7522 or saltlakeactingcompany.org)

“Disaster,” Oct. 18-19, 7:30 p.m., Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna, $10-$12 (801-347-7373 or empresstheatre.com)

“Honeymoon at Graveside Manor,” Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., 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)

“Sense and Sensibility,” Oct. 18-19, 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) 

“Miss Saigon,” Oct. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Oct. 19, 2 p.m.; Oct. 20, 1 and 6:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $40-$130 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org) 

“When You Wish,” Oct. 22 and 24, 7:30 p.m., 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)

“Sweeney Todd,” through 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)

“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)

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

“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)

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS THIS WEEK

BECOMING NOBODY — Using a mix of interviews and archival recordings of his presentations, the American spiritual teacher Ram Dass, born Richard Alpert, tells the story of his life, while summarizing his primary teachings. 81 minutes; not rated; Broadway.

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL — Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. 118 minutes; PG (intense sequences of fantasy action/violence and brief scary image); in general release; see review by Josh Terry.

MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL — This documentary feature explores archival photos and home movies shot by Davis and his colleagues, his manuscripts and Davis’ original paintings, to explore the man behind the music. 115 minutes; not rated; Broadway; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP — Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family. 99 minutes; R (bloody violence, language throughout, some drug and sexual content); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS

“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” Oct. 22 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)

“The Fugitive,” Oct. 21 and 23, 2 and 7 p.m., select Megaplex Theatres, $1.61 (megaplextheatres.com)

“Ghostbusters” (1984), Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free (viridiancenter.org/events/movies_MovieClassics)

“One Piece: Stampede,” Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $6.75-$10 (cinemark.com/one-piece-stampede-japanese); and select Megaplex Theatres, $13.41 (megaplextheatres.com)

“The Phantom of the Opera,” Oct. 22-25, 7:30 p.m., Organ Loft, 3331 S. Edison St., $5-$6 (801-485-9265 or edisonstreetevents.com) 

“QT8: The First Eight,” Oct. 21, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $15 (cinemark.com/qt8-the-first-eight); and select Megaplex Theatres, $10.73-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com)

“The Reliant,” Oct. 24, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $12.50 (cinemark.com/the-reliant); and select Megaplex Theatres, $9.65-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com)

“Traveling While Black,” through Dec. 31, dates and times vary, Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. 300 South, (801-321-0310 or saltlakefilmsociety.org)

“Western Stars” concert performance, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Cinemark Jordan Landing, 7301 S. Jordan Landing Blvd., West Jordan and Cinemark Century 16, 3300 S. State, $12.50 (cinemark.com/western-stars-fathom-early-access)

“White Right: Meeting the Enemy,” Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, free, post discussion with Emerald Project (utahfilmcenter.org)

BOOK SIGNINGS AND EVENTS

Glendale Library, 1375 S. Concord St., Diana Marie Delgado and Leticia Hernandez-Linares poetry reading and signing, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com) 

Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, David Lee, author of “Mine Tailings,” Oct. 24, 7 p.m. (801-521-3819 or kensandersbooks.com)

The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Josh Allen, author of “Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe,” Oct. 19, 2 p.m.; Erin Swan, author of “Bright Star,” Oct. 22, 7 p.m.; Madeline Miller, author of “Circe,” Oct. 23, 7 p.m.; and Kathryn Bond Stockton, author of “Making Out,” Oct. 24, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

The Printed Garden, 9445 S. Union Square, Suite A, Sandy, 15 Bytes Poetry Awards Night with Tacey Atsitty, Rob Carney and Lance Larsen, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. (385-695-2042 or theprintedgarden.com) 

Spanish Fork Library, 40 S. Main, Spanish Fork, Connie E. Sokol, author of “Loving Like Jane,” Oct. 21, 6 p.m. (801-804-4480 or spanishfork.org/departments/library)

Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Laurie Allen, Cassie Ashton, Kristen Clay and Nannette Watts, authors of “Haunted Salt Lake City,” Oct. 23, 6 p.m.; and Brent Weeks, author of “The Burning White,” Oct. 26, 7 p.m. (801-328-2586 or wellerbookworks.com)

FOOD CLASSES AND EVENTS

Boo!stillery, Oct. 18, 5:30-10:30 p.m., The Union Event Center, 235 N. 500 West, $20-$25, for ages 21 and older (slugmag.com)

Downtown Dine O’Round, Oct. 18-Nov. 3, times vary, select downtown Salt Lake City restaurants, $10-$20 for lunch, $20-$40 for dinner (dineoround.com)

ART CLASSES AND EVENTS

“Art Adventures: Spiral Jetty,” Oct. 18, 7 a.m.-Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd. Cedar City, $190 for general, $136-$140 for sidekicks and members, includes transportation and double room occupancy for one night (435-586-5432 or suu.edu/pva/suma)

Sketchbook Workshop with Wren Ross, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, $35 (801-355-3383 or modernwestfineart.com/gallery)

“Art Day: Dia De Los Muertos,” Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., Woodbury Art Museum, University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, free (801-863-4200 or uvu.edu/museum)

“Third Saturday for Families: Bird Mask,” Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, free (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu) 

“What Makes a Masterpiece” preview celebration, Oct. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, $100, for ages 21 and older (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu)

ART GALLERIES

OPENING EXHIBITIONS

Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, art by Caryn Feeney, opening reception Oct. 19, 2 p.m.; on display through Nov. 9 (801-363-4088)

David Ericson Fine Art, 418 S. 200 West, art by Jeff Pugh, artist reception Oct. 18, 6 p.m.; on display Oct. 18-Nov. 15 (801-533-8245)  

Draw Inc. Gallery, 752 6th Ave., “Art and Literacy,” by Lisa Draper, opening reception Oct. 18, 6 p.m. (801-893-2404) 

Horne Fine Art, 142 E. 800 South, Open Studio with Karen Horne, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; on display Oct. 18-Nov. 9 (801-533-4200)  

Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, “Myth,” Fidalis Buehler, Mitch Mantle and Wren Ross, reception Oct. 18, 7 p.m.; on display through Oct. 31 (801-355-3383)

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)

Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, Liberty Park, 600 E. 900 South, “Traditional Textiles: Ties that Bind,” by various artists, through January 2020  (801-533-5760)

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)

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, “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

Arrowhead Gallery ETC, Electric Theater Center, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, art by Maurine Harris, through October (801-628-9592)

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)

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

Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville, “SELF: explorations of identity,” on display through May 16; and “Round Up: Icons of the American West,” by various artists, through June 19, 2021 (801-489-2727)

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, through Oct. 22 (435-627-4525)

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

Fall break camp, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, $65 per day for children in grades K-2 (801-596-8500 or tracyaviary.org/littlechicks)

Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Gateway’s Olympic Legacy Plaza, 400 W. 100 South, free (shopthegateway.com/calendars)

Pumpkin painting workshop, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $3 (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

“Garden After Dark: Trouble in Oz,” Oct. 18-19 and 24-26, 6-9 p.m., Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, $14 for general, $11 for garden members (redbuttegarden.org/garden-after-dark)

“Witches and Wizards’ Tea,” Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

“The Haunted Forest” puppet show, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, included with admission, $12.50 for general, $10 for seniors (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

“Art Day: Dia De Los Muertos,” Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., Woodbury Art Museum at University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, free (801-863-4200 or uvu.edu/museum)

“Third Saturday for Families: Bird Masks,” Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, free (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu) 

“Alice in Wonderland,” Oct. 19-Nov. 23, dates and times vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $22, for ages 4 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)

“Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” through Nov. 1, dates vary, 7 p.m., SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem, $4-$6 (801-225-2787 or scera.org)

LIBRARIES

Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., Park City, stuffed animal drop-off, Oct. 18, all day; and stuffed animal pickup, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. (801-615-5600) 

Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, Wizard Magic Show, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. (801-943-4636)

Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, “Teen DIY: Halloween Masquerade Masks,” Oct. 18, 4 p.m.; and “Baby’s First Halloween,” Oct. 19, 11 a.m. (801-594-8611)

Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, Magna, holiday origami craft, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. (801-943-4636) 

Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, West Jordan, “Halloween Double Features Lock-In” for teens, Oct. 18, 6:15 p.m., register at calendar.slcolibrary.org/events (801-943-4636)

Whitmore Library, 2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, costume swap, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. (801-943-4636)

Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, Sandy, read to a dog, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. (801-943-4636)

Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, “Baby’s First Halloween,” Oct. 19, 2 p.m. (801-524-8200)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

The Salt Lake City Arts Council recently announced a call for artists for the Block 70 temporary public art project. In collaboration with the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, the arts council will provide opportunities for temporary vinyl murals, according to saltlakepublicart.org. Two proposals will be selected and installed consecutively for six months at the location between 100 and 200 South and Main and State Streets. All artists or artist-led teams residing in Utah are eligible to submit a proposal by Friday, Nov. 1. Visit saltlakepublicart.org/for-artists/calls-for-artists for more information.

The arts council also announced that the Clubhouse on South Temple (formerly the Ladies Literary Club) has been selected to receive funding. The Clubhouse is among 20 cities competing for a share of $2 million in preservation funding provided by American Express, according to nationalgeographic.com/voteyourmainstreet/. Voting is open through Oct. 29 and five votes are allowed each day. Visit nationalgeographic.com/voteyourmainstreet for more information and to vote.

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 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 Museum 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.

Chef Meryl van der Merwe of Park City recently appeared on QVC to debut her food startup, Jafflz Toasted Pockets. According to a news release, Jafflz are filled with globally-inspired fillings made with 100% natural ingredients with no hormones, nitrates or antibiotics and no sugar added in the bread. Jafflz uses 100% Utah grass-fed beef, according to the news release. Options include ham, egg and cheese, chicken enchiladas, vegan Indian curry, mac ‘n’ cheese, sloppy joe, cheese pizza and apple pie. For more information, visit Jafflz.com.

Cinnaholic, 358 S. 700 East, Suite D, recently launched its first savory menu item: the Pizza Roll. According to a news release, the item is a regular roll with marinara sauce and Daiya vegan mozzarella-style shreds rolled inside, topped with more sauce and cheese. The pizza roll is available through Dec. 1. Visit cinnaholic.com for more information and a full menu list.

McDonald’s recently announced the return of the McRib at participating restaurants. According to a news release, the seasoned boneless pork sandwich, topped with onions and pickles, is set to return for a limited time. To locate a participating restaurant, visit mcdfinder.com. 

Vitality Bowls will soon open at 51 S. Main No. 140 in the City Creek Center in Salt Lake City. The Northern California-based restaurant will open its first superfood cafe in Utah this fall, according to a news release. Following this opening, local entrepreneurs Carmela Sannutto and Daniel Fuentas plan to open additional locations in Utah. According to the news release, the cafe specializes in acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juice, salads and paninis. The menu features superfoods including graviola, acerola, organic mangosteen, organic camu camu, organic spirulina, organic aronia, organic moringa, organic maca, bee pollen and more. Visit vitalitybowls.com for more information about the company.

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