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MUSIC/DANCE

“Snow White,” Nov. 8-9, 7 p.m.; Nov. 9, 2 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $25-$35 (801-869-6900 or balletwest.org) 

Veterans Day Concert with Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Tabernacle, Temple Square, free (801-570-0080 or templesquare.com/events)

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $17-$92 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Tommy Castro and Tinsley Ellis, Nov. 8, 8 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $35-$55, partially seated show (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com) 

Aaron Ashton Band, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

David Glen Hatch and Ammon Bratt, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)

“Soiree Musicale,” Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, Washington County, $30 for general, $10 for students with ID (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com) 

Tauk with Dirty Revival, Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $20 (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com) 

Tribal Seeds with New Kingston and Tropidelic, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, $23+ (801-528-9197 or thecomplexslc.com)

Champions of Magic, Nov. 10-12, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $65-$115  (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org) 

Ellora Lattin, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center, 425 W. Center, Provo, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Ray LaMontagne with Kacy & Clayton, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $20.50-$89.50 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Tom Young Septet, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Michael W. Smith “35 Years of Friends,” Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Highway 193, Layton, $25.50-$75 (highgroundpr.com/friends)

Bruce Cockburn, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $48-$71 (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com) 

The Get Up Kids with Kevin Devine and The Whiffs, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, $20-$24 (theurbanloungeslc.com)

GETTING OUT

Block Party and mural trail unveiling, Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m., 300 S. Edison St., free (theblocksslc.com)

“Illuminate” Utah’s Light Art and Creative Technology Festival, Nov. 8-9, 5-10 p.m., The Gateway, 400 W. 100 South, free (utaharts.org/illuminate-salt-lake)

All Star Bowling and Entertainment grand opening, Nov. 9, 10 a.m., All Star Bowling and Entertainment, 3601 S. 2700 West, West Valley City, prices vary (allstarbowlingandentertainment.com)

Operation Christmas Child packing party, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary Chapel Salt Lake, 460 W. Century Drive, Murray, free (calvaryslc.org) 

Rio Grande Winter Market, Saturdays, Nov. 9-April 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., excluding Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, 2020, free admission (slcfarmersmarket.org)

“Light Up the Night” Gala, Nov. 9, 5 p.m., Logan Country Club, 710 N. 1500 East, Logan, $80 (435-755-3239 or logannature.org/gala)

Living Planet Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, free admission for veterans and their immediate family members with military ID (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.com)

“Utah Women, Giving and Identity: The Complexity of Philanthropy in Utah,” Nov. 12, 3:30-5 p.m., Utah Valley University, Sorensen Center, room 206 A, 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, free, register online (801-863-6176 or uvu.edu/uwlp)

Combatants for Peace, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, 569 S. 1300 East, free (facebook.com/ujphl)

“Galactic Grown-Ups: Art and Cosmic Connection,” Nov. 13, 7 p.m., The County Library, Sandy branch, 10100 S. 1405 East, free (801-943-4636 or slcolibrary.org)

Disney On Ice: “Worlds of Enchantment,” Nov. 14-17, Vivint Arena, 301 S. Temple, $10-$90 (vivintarena.com/events)

“Pet Project,” through Nov. 25, times vary, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, donate item and get free admission to Tuki’s Island (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.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

“Steel Magnolias,” Nov. 8-16, dates and times vary, Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna, $10-$12 (801-347-7373 or empresstheatre.com)

“A Christmas Carol — Part 2,” Nov. 14-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)

“Elf the Musical,” Nov. 14-16 and 18, 7 p.m.; Nov. 16, 1 p.m., Corner Canyon High School, 12943 S. 700 East, Draper, $8-$10 (cornercanyontheatre.com)

CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS

“Adams Family Reunion,” Nov. 8-9, times vary, Desert Star, 4861 S. State St., Murray, $26.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 11 and younger (801-266-2600 or desertstar.biz)

“Phantom,” Nov. 8-9, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 12:30 p.m., Hale Centre Theatre, Centre Stage, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, sold out, call for availability (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Nov. 8-9, 7:30 p.m., 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)

“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)

“The Lifespan of a Fact,” through Nov. 16, dates and times vary, Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, $31-$52, contains strong language (801-581-6961 or pioneertheatre.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)

“Alice in Wonderland,” through 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)

“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

Rob Maher, John DeBoer, Landry, Derrick Tennant, Paul Lyons and Leighann Lord, Nov. 8, 7 and 9:30 p.m. or Nov. 9, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Dry Bar Comedy, 295 W. Center, Provo, $40 (drybarcomedy.com/events)

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS THIS WEEK

DOCTOR SLEEP — Years following the events of “The Shining,” a now-adult Dan Torrance meets a young girl with similar powers as he tries to protect her from a cult known as The True Knot which preys on children with powers to remain immortal. 151 minutes; R (disturbing and violent content, some bloody images, language, nudity and drug use); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

LAST CHRISTMAS — Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. She meets Tom at a department store and her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true. 102 minutes; PG-13 (language and sexual content); in general release; see review by Josh Terry.

MIDWAY — The story of the Battle of Midway, told by the leaders and the sailors who fought it. 138 minutes; PG-13 (sequences of war violence and related images, language and smoking); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

PLAYING WITH FIRE — A crew of rugged firefighters meets its match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids. 96 minutes; PG (rude humor, some suggestive material and mild peril); in general release.

MAKING WAVES — An exploration of the history, artistry and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors. 94 minutes; not rated; Broadway.

PAIN & GLORY — A film director reflects on the choices he’s made in life as past and present come crashing down around him. 113 minutes; R (drug use, some graphic nudity and language); Broadway.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS

5Point Film Festival, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., The Commonwealth Room, 195 W. 2100 South, $15-$30 (facebook.com/5PointFilmFestival)

“Chained for Life,” Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, free, with post-film Q&A with director Aaron Schimberg (801-746-7000 or utahfilmcenter.org)

“The Decline of Western Civilization,” Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Brewvies, 677 S. 200 West, $10 (801-355-5500 or (facebook.com/KRCLradio)

“The Fate of Lee Khan,” Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Brewvies, 677 S. 200 West, free (801-355-5500 or brewvies.com)

“The Godfather, Part II,” Nov. 10, 3 p.m.; Nov. 13, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $7-$10 (cinemark.com); Nov. 10, 3 p.m.; Nov. 10 and 12-13, 7 p.m.; select Megaplex Theatres, $6.41-$8.54 (megaplextheatres.com)

“I Am David,” Nov. 12, 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)

John Fogerty: “50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks,” Nov. 11, 7 p.m., select Megaplex Theatres, $9.65-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com); and select Cinemark Theatres, $15 (cinemark.com)

“Konosuba,” Nov. 12 and 14, 7 p.m., Megaplex Valley Fair, 3620 S. 2400 West, West Valley City and Megaplex The Gateway, 165 S. Rio Grande St. $9.70-$11.85 (megaplextheatres.com); and select Cinemark Theatres, $12.50 (cinemark.com)

Met Opera: “Madama Butterfly,” Nov. 9, 10:55 a.m.; Nov. 13, 1 and 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 12:55 p.m., Megaplex Pineview, 2376 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, $19.22 (435-627-9700 or megaplextheatres.com); Nov. 9, 10:55 a.m.; Nov. 13, 1 p.m.; and Nov. 16, 12:55 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres $21-$25 (cinemark.com)

“Right to Harm,” Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, free, with post-film discussion (801-746-7000 or utahfilmcenter.org)

“Street Angel,” Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Organ Loft, 3331 S. Edison St., $5-$6 (801-485-9265 or edisonstreetevents.com) 

“Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour,” Nov. 13 and 17, 7 p.m., select Megaplex Theatres, $9.65-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com); and Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m., select Cinemark Theaters, $11 (cinemark.com)

“The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration,” Nov. 14, 7 p.m., select Megaplex Theatres, $9.65-$11.80 (megaplextheatres.com); and select Cinemark Theatres, $12.50 (cinemark.com)

BOOK SIGNINGS AND EVENTS

Finch Lane Gallery, 54 Finch Lane, authors Aimee Parkison and Susan Briante, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, Pat Bagley, author of “40 Years with Bagley,” Nov. 8, 7 p.m. (801-521-3819 or kensandersbooks.com)

The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Shannon Pufahl, author of “On Swift Horses,” Nov. 8, 7 p.m.; Ree Drummond, author of “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier,” Nov. 9, 2 p.m.; and Annette Haws, author of “Maggie’s Place,” Nov. 14, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

Provo Library, 550 N.  University Ave., Provo, Caitlin Sangster, author of “Dead Moon Rising,” Nov. 12, 7 p.m.; and Brandon Mull, author of “Master of the Phantom Isle” Nov. 14, 7 p.m., free but ticket required (provolibrary.com/authorlink)

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., free but sold out, some tickets may be available at door (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com) 

Rowland Hall, Larimer Auditorium 843 Lincoln St., Shannon Messenger, author of “Keeper of the Lost Cities: Legacy,” Nov. 12, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

Rowland Hall, 720 Guardsman Way, “The Free Press in America: Past and Present Challenges” with presidential historian Jon Meacham, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Carrie Lynn, author of “Finding Fitzgerald,” Nov. 8, 7 p.m.; poets Katharine Coles and Matty Layne Glasgow, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m.; Asma Uddin, author of “When Islam is Not a Religion: Inside America’s Fight for Religious Freedom,” Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.; and Emily Brooksby Wheeler, author of “Utah Women: Pioneers, Poets & Politicians,” Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. (801-328-2586 or wellerbookworks.com) 

FOOD CLASSES AND EVENTS

Veterans Day at Texas de Brazil, Nov. 11, 5-9:30 p.m., Texas de Brazil, 50 S. Main, Suite 168, 50% off regular dinner pricing, valid for up to eight veterans/active military personnel per table with proof of service (385-232-8070 or texasdebrazil.com/locations/lake-city)

Veterans Day at Villa Italian Kitchen, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., University Mall, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, and Provo Towne Center, 1200 Provo Town Center Blvd., Provo, free slice of Neapolitan cheese pizza for veterans and active duty military with proof of service (villaitaliankitchen.com)

Veterans Day at The Roof, Nov. 11, 5 p.m.-close, The Roof Restaurant, 15 E. S. Temple, 10th Floor, purchase one regularly priced adult buffet, get one free buffet meal for veteran with military veteran ID (801-539-1911 or templesquare.com/dining)

Veterans Day at Olive Garden, Nov. 11, times vary, Olive Garden locations, free select entree for U.S. veterans and active service members with ID, dine-in only from select menu (olivegarden.com)

Noodle Run grand opening, Nov. 13, 11 a.m., Noodle Run, 6014 S. State, Murray, light appetizers and special offers, entrees range from $9-$11 (facebook.com/NoodleRunUtah)

Winemaker Dinner with Massimo Ferragamo, Nov. 16, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Veneto Ristorante Italiano, 370 E. 900 South, $290, reservations required (801-359-0708 or venetoslc.com/special-events)

ART CLASSES AND EVENTS

“Fiber Art Workshop Series: Mayan Embroidery and Weaving,” Nov. 9, 10 a.m., Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, 600 E. 1100 South, $5-$10 (801-533-5760 or facebook.com/chasehomemuseum) Nov. 16, Dec. 7&14

Paint Party, Nov. 9, 1 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $20, for ages 14 and older (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org) 

“Family Day: Can Art Tell a Story,” Nov. 9, 2-4 p.m., Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, free (435-586-5432 or suu.edu/pva/suma)

“An Introduction to Botanical Illustration” lecture with Elaine Hultgren, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way,  free (801-585-0556 or redbuttegarden.org)

“Galactic Grown-Ups: Art and Cosmic Connection,” Nov. 13, 7 p.m., The County Library, Sandy branch, 10100 S. 1405 East, free (801-943-4636 or slcolibrary.org)

ART GALLERIES

OPENING EXHIBITIONS

Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George, “The Gift of Art,” by members of the Southern Utah Art Guild, artist reception Nov. 8, 6 p.m.; on display Nov. 8-Dec. 19 (redcliffgallerysuag.com)

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., opening reception Nov. 14, 6 p.m.; on display Nov. 14-Jan. 6, 2020 (801-965-5100)

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 (801-328-2231)

Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, art by Caryn Feeney, through Nov. 9 (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)

David Ericson Fine Art, 418 S. 200 West, art by Jeff Pugh, through Nov. 15 (801-533-8245)  

Draw Inc. Gallery, 752 6th Ave., “Art and Literacy,” by Lisa Draper, through Nov. 15 (801-893-2404) 

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)

Horne Fine Art, 142 E. 800 South, open studio with Karen Horne, through Nov. 9 (801-533-4200)  

Loge Gallery at Pioneer Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, art by Steve Smock, through Nov. 16 (801-581-6961)

Phillips Gallery, 444 E. 200 South, art by Megan Gibbons, Emily Fox King, Mark Knudsen, Dan Toone and Gini Pringle, through Nov. 8 (801-364-8284)

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)  

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, “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, 2020; and “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

“Preschool Puppet Storytime,” Nov. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $1-$2 suggested donation (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org) 

“Winnie the Pooh Kids,” Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 3-11 (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)

“Illuminate Kids Lab,” Nov. 8-9, 5-9 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $12.50 for general, $10 for seniors, included with admission (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

“Ring Around the Rose: Tanner Dance,” Nov. 9, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $6 (801-531-1000 or rdtutah.org/forkids)

“Garden Adventures: Fantastic Fall Foliage,” Nov. 9, 1-2:30 p.m., Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, $10, for children ages 4-12 with adult (801-581-8454 or redbuttegarden.org/garden-adventures)

“Alice in Wonderland,” through 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)

LIBRARIES

Riverton branch, 12877 S. 1830 West, Riverton, ballet for kids, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. (801-943-4636)

Marmalade branch, 280 W. 500 North, “Smash Bros. Tournament” for tweens and teens, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m.; and “Life-Sized Candyland,” Nov. 9, 11 a.m.  (801-594-8680)

West Valley branch, 2880 W. 3650 South, West Valley City, holiday origami, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m. (801-943-4636)

Chapman branch, 577 S. 900 West, “Super Smash Bros. Tournament” for tweens and teens, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.; and comic book workshop for teens and adults, Nov. 9, 3 p.m.  (801-594-8623)

Sandy branch ,10100 Petunia Way, Sandy, read to a guinea pig, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. (801-943-4636)

Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, “Super Smash Bros. Tournament” for tweens and teens, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.; “Family Escape Room: Super Mario Bros.,” Nov. 9, 11 a.m.; “Life-Sized Hi-Ho! Cherry O,” Nov. 9, 1 p.m.; Oasis Games, Nov. 9, 1 p.m.; “Teen Zine Team,” Nov. 9, 2 p.m.; and “Teen Talk: Climate Change,” Nov. 9, 3 p.m.  (801-524-8200)

Whitmore branch, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, read to a dog, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. (801-943-4636)

Day-Riverside branch, 1575 W. 1000 North, “Life-Sized Hungry Hungry Hippos,” Nov. 9, 1 p.m. (801-594-8632)

Bingham Creek branch, 4834 W. 9000 South, West Jordan, game master class for teens, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. (801-943-4636)

Orem Library, 58 N. State, Orem, a free screening of “Miss Minoes,” Nov. 9, 2 p.m. (801-229-7050)

Millcreek branch, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave., East Millcreek, “Crafts at the ’Creek: Tin Can Pumpkins,” Nov. 9, 2 p.m. (801-943-4636)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Blue Lemon Restaurant, with locations in Highland, Farmington, Sandy, Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights, recently announced a fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City. According to a news release, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Blue Lemon will donate 10% of the purchases of any of its three new winter menu entrees to the charity organization which houses families while their sick or injured children are in area hospitals. Blue Lemon, a locally owned and operated restaurant, will also add a free cup of soup to each purchase of the new entrees on that day. The new entrees are as follows: Twisted Turkey Bowl, Blue Ramen and Cranberry Roasted Chicken. Soup options include butternut squash, tomato bisque, chipotle corn chowder or sweet potato chowder. For more information, visit bluelemon.com.

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 Friday, Dec. 7. For more information, visit bdac.org/gingerbread-festival.

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. Visit saltlakepublicart.org/for-artists/calls-for-artists for more information.

Samba Fogo, a local Brazilian music and dance company, recently won the 2019 Focus Brasil award. Artistic director Lorin Hansen accepted the award at an awards ceremony in Phoenix. According to a news release, the mission of Focus Brasil is to promote Brazilian culture worldwide. The award recognizes outstanding individuals and groups of all nationalities who work to positively represent Brazilian culture. Hansen also recently won the Adriana Lima Female Malandro Samba Dance Competition for the second year in a row at the 2019 International Samba Congress. The Samba Fogo dance company also won the inaugural Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro’s Group Samba Dance Competition in a unanimous decision from the judges. For more information about Samfo Fogo, see sambafogo.com.

Utah Valley University’s Woodbury Art Museum recently announced a call for artists for its “Hidden Voices: Aesthetics of Change” exhibit. Entries will be accepted online at uvu.edu/museum through Nov. 19. According to a news release, the exhibit explores the power of art to creatively explore contemporary social issues that confront the cultural beliefs and established power structures of society that challenge ideas of equity, justice and sustainability. “Hidden Voices: Aesthetics of Change” will run Jan. 14-March 17. For more information, visit uvu.edu/museum or email rgibson@uvu.edu.

Craft Lake City is seeking volunteers for the first Craft Lake City Holiday Market in Ogden. The inaugural event will take place Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at The Monarch, 455 25th St., Ogden. According to a news release, volunteers are needed to assist in areas of artisan load in and load out, gate volunteers and more. For additional details or to sign up, visit craftlakecity.com/holiday-market.

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