MUSIC/DANCE
Sons of Texas with September Mourning, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Liquid Joe’s, 1249 E. 3300 South, Millcreek, $12+ (801-467-5637 or liquidjoes.net)
Bells on Temple Square Holiday Concert, Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle, Temple Square, free (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)
“The Rite of Spring,” Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $10-$92, no babies admitted (801-533-6683 or utahsymphony.org)
“Sounds Familiar,” Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $30-$35 for general, $15-$20 for students and seniors (801-534-1000 or rdtutah.org)
Verite with Belle Jewel, Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, $16-$18 (kilbycourt.com)
Triggers & Slips, Nov. 22, 9 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $20, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)
The Mother Hips, Nov. 23, 8 p.m., The Commonwealth Room, 195 W. 2100 South, South Salt Lake, $24-$33, for adults ages 21 and older (thestateroompresents.com/the-commonwealth-room)
Gatecreeper with Exhumed, Necrot and Judiciary, Nov. 23, 9 p.m., Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, $18-$75, for adults ages 21 and older (theurbanloungeslc.com)
“Hail Hail Rock n’ Roll,” Nov. 23, 9 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $15, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)
Booker T. Jones, Nov. 24, 8 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $48-$82, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)
Daniel Tselyakov & Libby Quintet, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org)
GETTING OUT
Christmas Boutique, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kearns Senior Center, 4851 W. 4715 South, free admission, gifts available for purchase at reasonable prices (801-860-7452)
Luminaria, Nov. 22-Jan. 4 2020, dates and times vary, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, $13-$20 (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)
Labyrinth grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting, Nov. 23, 10 a.m., 11617 S. Parkway Plaza Drive, South Jordan, free (labyrinthsouthjordan.com)
Turkeys and Holiday Box giveaway, Nov. 26, 8-10:30 a.m., MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries, 4392 S. 900 East, free for extremely low income individuals, while supplies last (801-588-0139 or lssu.org)
Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial, through Nov. 24, Washington Square Park, 451 S. State, free (facebook.com/projectrainbowutah)
“Pet Project,” through Nov. 25, times vary, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, donate pet item and get free admission to Tuki’s Island (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.com)
“Lights On,” through Dec. 31, dusk, The Gateway, 400 W. 100 South, free (facebook.com/shopthegateway)
“The Robot Zoo,” through Jan. 5, 2020, dates and times vary, Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive, Park City, $6 (swanerecocenter.org)
Rio Grande Winter Market, Saturdays, through April 18, 2020, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., excluding Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, 2020, free admission (slcfarmersmarket.org)
THEATER
OPENING PRODUCTIONS
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” Nov. 22-23, 7 p.m.; Nov. 23, 2 p.m, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $25-$55 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“Seussical,” Nov. 25-Jan. 18, 2020, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $44-$52 for adults, $22-$26 for youths ages 5-17 (801-984-9000 or hct.org)
“A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 27-Dec. 28, 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)
CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS
“Alice in Wonderland,” Nov. 22, 7 p.m.; Nov. 23, 1 and 4:30 p.m., Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $22, for ages 4 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)
“The House of Edgar Allan Poe,” Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Weber State University, Browning Center, Ogden, $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and military, $8.25 for students (weber.edu/artscalendar)
“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., 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)
“Savior of the World,” through Dec. 28, dates and times vary, Conference Center Theater, Temple Square, $10 (801-570-0080 or ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)
“Holiday Inn,” through Dec. 31, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $19.75-$30 for adults, $17.75-$27 for seniors and students (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org)
“It’s a Wondrous Life,” through Dec. 31, 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)
“A Christmas Carol — Part 2,” through Jan. 4, 2020, dates and times vary, Desert Star, 4861 S. State, Murray, $26.95-$30.95 for adults, $15.95-$18.95 for children ages 11 and younger (801-266-2600 or desertstar.biz)
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS THIS WEEK
21 BRIDGES — An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. 99 minutes; R (violence and language throughout); in general release.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD — Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. 108 minutes; PG (strong thematic material, a brief fight, and some mild language); in general release; see review by Josh Terry.
DARK WATERS — A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution. 126 minutes; PG-13 (thematic content, some disturbing images and strong language); in general release.
FROZEN 2 — Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom. 103 minutes; PG (action/peril and some thematic elements); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.
THE IRISHMAN — A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. 209 minutes; R (pervasive language and strong violence); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.
NEW WEDNESDAY
KNIVES OUT — A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. 130 minutes; PG-13 (thematic elements including brief violence, some strong language, sexual references and drug material); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.
QUEEN & SLIM — A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. 132 minutes; R (violence, some strong sexuality, nudity, pervasive language and brief drug use); in general release.
WAVES — Traces the journey of a suburban family — led by a well-intentioned but domineering father — as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. 135 minutes; R (language throughout, drug and alcohol use, some sexual content and brief violence, all involving teens); Broadway.
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS
“The Gold Rush,” Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., Organ Loft, 3331 S. Edison St., $5-$6 (801-485-9265 or edisonstreetevents.com)
“Friendsgiving,” Nov. 24-25, 4 and 7 p.m., Cinemark Jordan Landing, 7301 S. Jordan Landing Blvd., West Jordan, $12.50 (cinemark.com); and select Megaplex Theatres, $9.65-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com)
“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary,” Nov. 26, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $15, tickets limited (cinemark.com)
Philip Glass’ “Akhnaten,” Nov. 23, 10:55 a.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $25 (cinemark.com); Nov. 23, 10:55 a.m. and Dec. 4, 1 and 6:30 p.m., Megaplex Pineview, 2376 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, $19.22 (435-627-9700 or megaplextheatres.com)
“Warrior Women,” Nov. 26, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, free (801-746-7000 or utahfilmcenter.org)
“Ye Olde Destruction,” Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, $10 (801-328-4201 or utahmoca.org)
BOOK SIGNINGS AND EVENTS
Barnes and Noble, 238 N. Union Ave., Farmington, authors Josi S. Kilpack, Nancy Campbell Allen, Ilima Todd, and Brandon Mull, Nov. 22, 6 p.m.; authors Lora Koehler and Jean Reagan, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.; author Caryn Larrinaga, Nov. 23, 1 p.m.; and authors Tricia Levenseller, Caitlin Sangster, Charlie Holmberg and Kathryn Purdie, Nov. 23, 5 p.m. (801-218-9580 or stores.barnesandnoble.com)
The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Jeff Metcalf, author of “Wacko’s City of Fun Carnival,” Nov. 22, 7 p.m.; Eleni Saltas, author of “All You Can Greek,” Nov. 23, 4 p.m.; and Amos Guiora, author of “Populist and Islamist Challenges for International Law,” Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)
The Printed Garden, 9445 S. Union Square, Suite A, Sandy, Nathan Hauke, author of “Indian Summer Recycling,” Nov. 23, 7 p.m.; and Utah Poet Laureate Paisley Rekdal, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. (385-695-2042 or theprintedgarden.com)
FOOD CLASSES AND EVENTS
Ogden Nature Center Cup Hop, Nov. 22, 7:30-10 a.m., Grounds for Coffee, 3005 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, $12 donation to receive an Ogden Nature Center mug and a free fill-up of drip coffee, tea or cocoa while supplies last (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)
“Turkey to Turkey Charity Bowling,” Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., All Star Valley Fair, 3601 S. 2700 West, West Valley City, free, canned good donation required; ages 13 and older eligible to compete (385-308-8080 or allstarbowlingandentertainment.com)
Pumpkin bread making class, Nov. 26, 2 p.m., Summit Senior Living, 5524 W. 6200 South, Kearns, free, RSVP by Nov. 25 (8011-840-4600 ext. 202 or summit.watermarkcommunities.com)
“Fill the Bag” promo, Saturdays through Dec. 7, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., The Store, The Gateway, 90 S. Rio Grande St., 10% off what fits into a reusable bag (801-277-1212 or thestoreutah.com)
ART CLASSES AND EVENTS
Christmas Boutique, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kearns Senior Center, 4851 W. 4715 South, free admission, gifts available for purchase at reasonable prices (801-860-7452)
The Local Artisan Collective, 2371 Kiesel Ave., Ogden, “Creative Flo Painting” class, Nov. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., $35; and wreath making, Nov. 23, 12:30-3:30 p.m. (801-399-2787 or localartisancollective.com)
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, “Papier Mache Taxidermy” class, Nov. 23, noon-5 p.m., $35, for ages 8 and older; and holiday cards, Nov. 23, 2-3 p.m., $5 for ages 8 and older (801-295-3618 or bdac.org)
ART GALLERIES
OPENING EXHIBITIONS
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, “Winterfest Art Jubilee,” by various artists, opening reception Nov. 22, 6 p.m.; on display through Dec. 20 (801-295-3618)
The Leonardo, 209 E. 400 South, “Pompeii: The Exhibition,” on display Nov. 23-May 3, 2020 (801-531-9800 or theleonardo.org)
Utah County Studio Tour, participating studios in Utah County, with Blair Buswell, Casey Childs, David Dibble, Bryan Mark Taylor, Howard Lyon, Ben Hammond, J. Kirk Richards, Joseph Brickey, Ryan Brown, Cristall Harper, Shari Lyon and Jane Anne Woodhead, Nov. 23, 1-8 p.m. (utahmastersfineart.com)
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, “Found,” by various artists, through Jan. 11, 2020 (801-363-4088)
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)
Church History Museum, 45 N. West Temple, “Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote,” through January 2021 (801-240-3310 or templesquare.com/events/utahs-suffrage-history)
David Dee Fine Arts, 1709 E. 1300 South, art by Birger Sandzen, Gustave Bauman, LeConte Stewart and others, through November (801-589-8143)
David Ericson Fine Art, 418 S. 200 West, Holiday Show with art by Kathleen Peterson, Ken Baxter, Sophie Soprano and Cassandria Parsons, through Dec. 31 (801-533-8245)
Horne Fine Art, 142 E. 800 South, art by Karen and Phyllis Horne, through Nov. 30 (801-533-4200)
Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, art by the Glass Art Guild of Utah, through Dec. 17 (801-585-0556)
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, “Abstraction is Just a Word, But I Use It,” by various artists, through Jan. 4, 2020; art by Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez, through Jan. 11, 2020; “Never an Hour for Thought,” by Kelsey Harrison, “Knew/New,” by Rachel Henriksen, and “A Farewell to Images,” by Justin Watson, through Jan. 18, 2020 (801-328-4201)
Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, “Modern West Holidays,” through Dec. 31 (801-355-3383)
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, “Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior,” organized by International Arts & Artists from Washington, D.C., and “Winter Scenes and Holiday Dreams” Trees of Diversity exhibit by local artists, on display through Jan. 6, 2020 (801-965-5100)
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; “De/Marcation: A Survey of Contemporary Photography in Utah,” by various artists, through Jan. 12, 2020; and art by Thomas Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alma Thomas and Diego Rivera, on display through Oct. 4, 2020 (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu/temporary)
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)
Brigham Young University Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, “Rend the Heavens: Intersections of the Human and Divine,” through January 2021; and “Becoming America,” through summer 2021 (801-422-8287)
Mountain Place Gallery, 123 N. Main, Logan, “Celebrate Fall,” by Russ Fjeldsted, through November (435-752-0211)
Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George, “The Gift of Art,” by members of the Southern Utah Art Guild, through Dec. 19 (redcliffgallerysuag.com)
Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, “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, 2020; and “Round Up: Icons of the American West,” by various artists, through June 19, 2021 (801-489-2727)
Woodbury Art Museum, University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, Faculty Art Show, through Dec. 14 (801-863-4200)
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Preschool Music Time, Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $2 donation recommended (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)
“Alice in Wonderland,” Nov. 22, 7 p.m.; Nov. 23, 1 and 4:30 p.m., Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $22, for ages 4 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)
Improv Night, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, free, for teens ages 14-19 (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)
Pizza Party Workshop, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon or 1:30 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $5, space is limited, preregistration required (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
“Papier Mache Taxidermy” class, Nov. 23, noon-5 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, $35, for ages 8 and older (801-295-3618 or bdac.org)
Holiday cards, Nov. 23, 2-3 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, $5 for ages 8 and older (801-295-3618 or bdac.org)
“Nature All Around Us,” through May 25, 2020, times vary, Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, $14.95 for general, $12.95 for seniors and youths ages 13-24, $9.95 for children ages 3-12, free for U students and staff with ID, purchase online and save $2 (801-581-6927 or nhmu.utah.edu)
LIBRARIES
Draper branch, 1136 E. Pioneer Road, Draper, “Minute to Win It,” Nov. 22, 4 p.m. (801-943-4636)
Riverton branch, 12877 S. 1830 West, Riverton, “Dads and Donuts” storytime, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m. (801-943-4636)
Tyler branch, 8041 S. Wood St., Midvale, “Turkey Has a Terrible Temper” puppet show, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. (801-943-4636)
Corinne and Jack Sweet Library, 455 E. F St., “Teen VR Adventure,” Nov. 23, 3 p.m. (801-594-8651)
West Valley branch, 2880 W. 3650 South, West Valley City, “Kids Crafts: Thanksgiving Turkey,” Nov. 23, 3 p.m. (801-943-4636)
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Oasis Cafe, 151 S. 500 East, will be open for Thanksgiving brunch on Thursday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The menu will include traditional breakfast dishes, soups, salads and sandwiches, according to a news release. Other items include German buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote or eggs Benedict Florentine or chef Efren’s breakfast burrito. Reservations are suggested for Thanksgiving brunch. Oasis will be closed for dinner. Call 801-322-0404 or visit oasiscafeslc.com for reservations.
Cafe Niche, 779 E. 300 South, will be open for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28, noon-7 p.m. The dinner buffet will feature executive chef Andy Morrison’s take on holiday fare, according to a news release. Menu items include a carving station with turkey and prime rib. Some hot items include crab cakes, funeral potato casserole, apple sourdough stuffing, sweet potato and jalapeno soup. Cold items include kale caesar, port cheese balls with artisan rolls, crudite with edamame hummus and veggie terrine. Dessert will include pumpkin pie, chocolate cake and lemon bars. The cost is $45 per person and $25 for children ages 12 and younger. Call 801-433-3380 or visit caffeniche.com for reservations.
The Salt Lake City Arts Council invites Utah artists and teams to submit qualification for potential inclusion in the “2020 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool.” According to a news release, chosen artists will be commissioned for new public art projects. All applicants must reside in Utah. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 22. Visit saltlakepublicart.org/for-artists/calls-for-artists for more information.
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, will host its third annual Gingerbread Festival in December. The organization is accepting entries Nov. 25-27. Individuals, groups and families are encouraged to enter. Categories include group effort, business, adults, youth and child. Houses must be made partially of edible material. Gingerbread houses may be sold through a silent auction. There is a $5 entry fee. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Saturday, Dec. 7. For more information, visit bdac.org/gingerbread-festival.
Operation Christmas Child is accepting donations for its International Christmas Project through Nov. 25. Shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse project will be accepted. The following locations are accepting collecting donations: Calvary Salt Lake Center, 460 W. Century Drive; South Valley Community Church, 1861 W 7800 South, West Jordan; Sunrise Baptist Church, 2550 S. 4400 West, West Valley City; Corner Canyon Church, 12883 S. 1300 East, Draper; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 13249 S. Redwood Road, Riverton; and Korean Presbyterian Church, 1945 S. Redwood Road. Check with each church for operating hours and drop-off times. For more information and to donate, call 828-626-1980 or visit samaritanspurse.org.
The County Library, in partnership with Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services, is hosting a PetsPlus Food Drive this month. According to a news release, people are invited to help feed seniors’ pets by contributing to a food drive. The food will benefit pets that belong to recipients of Meals on Wheels. Dry cat food and dog food will be accepted at all Salt Lake County Library branches through Nov. 30. Visit slco.org/aging-adult-services/meals-on-wheels or slcolibrary.org/le/donate for more information.
Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, will host auditions for “A**” on Friday, Dec. 13. Auditions for Actors’ Equity Association members will be 10-11 a.m., followed by general auditions until noon. Auditioners can sign up in room 325 at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. All roles are available. It is recommended that auditioners bring a resume and headshot. Audition slots are three minutes. Sides will be provided at sign-up. Callbacks will be by invitation only on Saturday, Dec. 14. For more information, visit the audition information listed at pioneertheatre.org.
Repertory Dance Theatre will host auditions for its upcoming season during the Winterdance workshop, Jan. 2-3. Participants must register to audition by Dec. 15. Needed are male and female dancers. For more details and to register, visit rdtutah.org/winterdance.
Note: This list is not all-inclusive, and events and prices are subject to change. To submit an event listing, email features@deseretnews.com.