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MUSIC/DANCE

Vision Band, Aug 16, 7 p.m., Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West, Bountiful, free (bountifulutah.gov)

Firefly, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brigham Young Park, Temple Square, free (churchofjesuschrist.org/events)

New Century Dance Project Showcase and Concert, Aug. 16-17, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $10-$15 for Aug. 16 student showcase, $15-$20 for Aug. 17 festival gala concert (artsaltlake.org)

John Butler Trio with St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., Deer Valley Snow Park Lodge Outdoor Amphitheater, 2250 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City, $45-$78 (deervalleyconcertseries.com)

Ensign Piano Quartet, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free, for ages 8 and older (churchofjesuschrist.org/events)

Haley Kirkland and Company B, Aug. 17, 8 p.m., Holladay City Park, 4580 S. 2300 East, Holladay, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

Megan Blue, Aug. 18, 3 p.m., Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude, free (801-534-1400 or solitudemountain.com/things-to-do)

Karpaty Dance Ensemble with Pajaros Pintados, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Chase Home Museum, 600 E. 1100 South, free (livingtraditionsfestival.com/mondays-in-the-park)

Delacey, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 S. 2700 West, West Valley City, free (shopvalleyfairmall.com)

“An Evening with the Bonner Family,” Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brigham Young Park, Temple Square, free (churchofjesuschrist.org/events)

Phoenix Jazz and Swing Band, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free; dance lessons at 7 p.m. (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

“Night on Broadway,” Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (385-743-0146 or excellenceconcerts.org) 

“Piano Duets” with Bishop Gerald Causse and Nicolas Giusti, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free, for ages 8 and older (churchofjesuschrist.org/events)

Potty Mouth with Dressy Bessy and NSPS, Aug. 21, 8 p.m., Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, $13-$15 (theurbanloungeslc.com)

Alex Boyé, Aug. 22, 8 p.m., Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E. 9400 South, Sandy, $15-$30, charity concert for suicide prevention; carnival at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. (macu.com/charity)

GETTING OUT

Multi-Family Yard Sale and Fundraiser, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 17, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, free (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org) 

“Field of Dreams Eco-Community,” Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., field at 5803 S. 4270 West, Kearns, free; no experience necessary; lunch and shirt provided (801-458-3943 or kandi@habitatsaltlake.com)

Hot Wheels Legends Tour Traveling Vending Machine, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart, 1959 Wall Ave., Ogden, free (hotwheels.mattel.com)

Spec Mix Bricklayer 500, Aug. 16, 11 a.m., Interstate Brick, 9780 S. 5200 West, West Jordan, free (specmix.com/2019-utah-regional)

Weber State University’s Wildcat Toastmasters Club, Aug. 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lampros Hall, room 218D, WSU, Ogden, free (801-626-7201 or weber.edu/WSUToday)

Busker Festival, Aug. 16, 3-10 p.m., 150 Regent St., free (buskerfestslc.com)

Full Moon Lift Ride, Aug. 16-17, 8:30-11 p.m, Sundance Mountain Resort, Ray’s Lift, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance, $18-$20 (sundanceresort.com)

“Cruisers for Kids” Charity Car Show, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Midvale City Park, 455 W. 7500 South, Midvale, free (kruisersforkids.com)

“Free Summer Saturdays,” Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden, free (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)

Bubble Bash, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 S. 2700 West, West Valley City, free (shopvalleyfairmall.com)

Gifted Music School Open House, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gifted Music School, 150 S. 1000 East No. 200, free (801-300-1199 or giftedmusicschool.org/event/music-open-house)

“Canyon Conversations: Hummingbird Meet and Greet,” Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-noon, Stokes Nature Center, 2696 E. U.S. Highway 89, Logan, free (435-755-3239 or logannature.org)

The Blue Family FunRaiser, Aug. 17, 4-7 p.m., Instructure parking lot, east side, 2100 W. Granite Way, Pleasant Grove, free, first 100 people will receive free day pass to Seven Peaks Water Park (bit.ly/blueaugust17) 

“Yoga on the Plaza,” Aug. 18, 10-11 a.m, The Gateway, Olympic Plaza, 400 W. 100 South, free (801-456-0000 or shopthegateway.com /calendar)

“Yoga at the Zoo,” Aug. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., $20, for ages 14 and older (801-584-1700 or hoglezoo.org)

“Aging and Your Health Options: Begin Your Best Self As You Age,” Aug. 22, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, Level 4 Conference Room, 210 E. 400 South, free, for seniors, their adult children and caregivers (events.slcpl.org/event/2825501) 

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

“Animal Vision: Through Nature’s Eyes,” daily through August, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for military, students and seniors, $14.95 for children ages 3-12 (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.com) 

Nutrition Law Symposium, Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Young Living Essential Oils, LC, 1538 W. Sandalwood Drive, Lehi, $45-$50 for early bird discount through Aug. 20 (acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/mountain-west)

THEATER

OPENING PRODUCTIONS

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Aug. 17-Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m., dates vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $20, for ages 5 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)

“Man of La Mancha,” Aug. 22-Sept. 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

“Beauty and the Beast,” Aug. 16-17, 8 p.m., SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 600 S. 400 East, Orem, $12-$18 for adults, $10-$16 for children ages 3-11 and seniors (801-225-2787 or scera.org)

“Little Shop of Horrors,” Aug. 16-17, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17, 2 p.m.; Aug. 18, 6 p.m., Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, Washington County, $30 for general, $10 for students and children (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com) 

“Freaky Friday,” through Aug. 24, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, Jewel Box Stage, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $36-$48 for adults, $18-$24 for children ages 5-17, children under age 5 not permitted (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

“Sunday School Musical,” through Aug. 24, 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)

“The Book of Mormon,” through Aug. 25, dates and times vary, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $35-$195, contains explicit language (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” through Aug. 31, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $19.50-$27 for adults, $17.50-$24.50 for seniors and students (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org) 

“Cash on Delivery,” through Aug. 31, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Leishman Performance Hall,  525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $15 (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org)

“The Conclusion of Henry VI: Parts Two and Three,” through Aug. 31, dates and times vary, The Beverley Center for the Arts, Anes Studio Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $52-$56; includes some violence and bawdy innuendo (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Saturday’s Voyeur,” through Sept. 1, dates and times vary, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $50-$60, contains adult themes (801-363-7522 or saltlakeactingcompany.org)

“The Book of Will,” through Sept. 5, dates and times vary, The Beverley Center for the Arts, Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $20-$77; includes mild adult language and humor (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Macbeth,” through Sept. 6, dates and times vary, The Beverley Center for the Arts, Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $20-$77; includes supernatural and bloody scenes and bawdy innuendo (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Cinderella,” through Sept. 7, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, Centre Stage, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $44-$48 for adults, $22-$24 for children ages 5-17, children under age 5 not permitted (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

“Hamleton,” through Sept. 7, 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 Little Mermaid,” through Sept. 7, dates and times vary, Pickleville Playhouse, 2049 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, Rich County, $17-$23 for children ages 3-11, $22-$28 for adults (435-946-2918 or picklevilleplayhouse.com)

“Shootout at Shadow Mountain,” through Sept. 7, Pickleville Playhouse, 2049 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, Rich County, $17-$25 for children ages 3-11, $22-$30 for adults (435-946-2918 or picklevilleplayhouse.com)

“Twelfth Night,” through Sept. 7, dates and times vary, The Beverley Center for the Arts, Englestad Shakespeare Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $20-$77 (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“A Wall Apart,” through Sept. 7, dates and times vary, The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $12-$23 (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)

“Charley’s Aunt,” through Sept. 14, 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)

“Noises Off!” through Sept. 21, dates and times vary, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $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)  

“Every Brilliant Thing,” through Oct. 12, dates and times vary, The Beverley Center for the Arts, Anes Studio Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $52-$56; contains adult topics (800-752-9849 or bard.org)

“Hamlet,” through Oct. 12, dates and times vary, 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,” through Oct. 12, dates and times vary, The Beverley Center for the Arts, Randall L. Jones Theatre, SUU, Cedar City, $37-$82 (800-752-9849 or bard.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 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 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)

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS THIS WEEK

47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED — Four teen girls diving in a ruined underwater city quickly learn they’ve entered the territory of the deadliest shark species in the claustrophobic labyrinth of submerged caves. 89 minutes; PG-13 (sequences of intense peril, bloody images, and brief strong language); in general release.

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT — In 1987 during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen. 117 minutes; PG-13 (thematic material and language including some ethnic slurs); in general release; to be reviewed by Lottie Johnson. 

GOOD BOYS — Three sixth-grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party. 89 minutes; R; in general release. 

ODE TO JOY — Charlie has a neurological disorder so strong emotions, especially joy, make him faint. Working as a librarian gives him a quiet environment but then Francesca enters the library and his life. 97 minutes; R (some language and sexual references); in general release.

WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE — A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Her leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jumpstarts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery. 130 minutes; PG-13 (strong language and drug material); in general release.

HONEYLAND — The last female beehunter in Europe is working to save the bees and return the natural balance in Honeyland when a family of nomadic beekeepers invades her land and threatens her livelihood. 87 minutes; not rated; Broadway; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

MIKE WALLACE IS HERE — A look at the career of “60 Minutes” newsman Mike Wallace. 90 minutes; PG-13 (thematic material, some violent images, language and smoking); Broadway; read review by Josh Terry.

NEW WEDNESDAY

READY OR NOT — A bride’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. 95 minutes; R (violence, bloody images, language throughout, and some drug use); in general release.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS

“A Boy Named Charlie Brown,” Aug. 18-19 and 21, times vary, select Megaplex Theatres, $7.24-$12.07 (megaplextheatres.com)

“And With Him Came the West,” Aug. 20, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, free (utahfilmcenter.org) 

“Apocalypse Now,” Aug. 18, times vary, select Megaplex Theatres, $9.92-$10.46 (megaplextheatres.com) 

“Calamity Jane,” Aug. 16, 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 Giant Spider Invasion,” Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Century 16 Union Heights, 7670 Union Park Ave., Sandy, $9.50-$11.50 (cinemark.com)

“Great Museums: The Art of Islam From the Met and the Louvre,” Aug. 17, noon, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, free (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu)

“Millennium Actress,” Aug. 19, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $5-$12.50 (cinemark.com)

“Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements,” Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, free; post-film Q&A with director Irene Taylor Brodsky; ASL translator for Q&A (utahfilmcenter.org) 

“RUSH: Cinema Strangiato 2019,” select Cinemark Theatres, Aug. 21, times vary, $15 (cinemark.com); and Aug. 21, 7 p.m., select Megaplex Theatres, $12.87-$16.09 (megaplextheatres.com)

BOOK SIGNINGS AND EVENTS

Barnes and Noble, 330 E. 1300 South, Orem, Dennis Schleicher, author of “Is He Nuts? Why a Gay Man Would Become a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ,” Aug. 16, 7 p.m. (801-229-1611 or barnesandnoble.com)

The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Richard Russo, author of “Chances Are …” Aug. 16, 7 p.m.; and Caroline Bliss Larsen, author of “Marvin’s Monster Diary 2 (+ Lyssa): ADHD Emotion Explosion (But I Triumph, Big Time),” Aug. 17, 2 p.m.; and Robison Wells, co-author of “The Warning,” Aug. 22, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Weller’s 90th anniversary celebration, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. (801-328-2586 or wellerbookworks.com)

FOOD CLASSES AND EVENTS

Traeger Shop Class, Aug. 21, 6-9 p.m., Traeger World Headquarters, 1215 E. Wilmington Ave., Suite 200, $50 (traegergrills.com/shopclass)

ART CLASSES AND EVENTS

Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, “Third Saturday Highlights Tour,” Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m., free; “Third Saturday for Families: Calligraphy Self-Portraits,” Aug. 17, 1-4 p.m., free; and “Power Couples” Curator Talk with Leslie Anderson, Aug. 21, 6 p.m., free (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu)

The Local Artisan Collective, 2371 Kiesel Ave., Ogden, “Jewelry: Silversmithing,” Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-9  p.m., $35; “Summer Celebration Mixed Media,” Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m., $30 (localartisancollective.com)

ART GALLERIES

OPENING EXHIBITIONS

Finch Lane and Park Galleries at the Art Barn, 1340 E. 100 South, art by Amy Bennion and Elizabeth Matthews, opening reception, Aug. 16, 6 p.m.; on display through Sept. 20 (801-596-5000)

Horne Fine Art, 142 E. 800 South, “Flower Power,” by Ken Baxter, Ryan Cannon, Karen Horne, Phyllis Horne and Jamie Wayman, reception Aug. 16, 6 p.m.; on display through Aug. 17 (801-533-4200)

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY

Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, “Remembrances: WWI and WWII,” by Ann Galt, through Sept. 14 (801-363-4088)

Church History Museum, 45 N. West Temple, 11th International Art Exhibition: “Meditations on Belief,” by various artists, through Oct. 7 (801-240-3310)

Craft Lake City and Temporary Museum of Permanent Change, 300 South between 200 West and 200 East, “Celebration of the Hand: We Are Makers” plakats, by various artists, through Sept. 15 (craftlakecity.com)

David Dee Fine Arts, 1709 E. 1300 South, art by Don Olsen, Lee Deffebach, Doug Snow, George Dibble and others, through Aug. 30 (801-589-8143) 

Downeast Millcreek, 2330 E. 3300 South, Millcreek, “The Art of Mt. Olympus,” by various local artists, through Sept. 30 (801-410-4288)

Finch Lane and Park Galleries at the Art Barn, 1340 E. 100 South, art by Amy Bennion and Elizabeth Matthews, through Sept. 20 (801-596-5000)

The Gateway, 110 S. Rio Grande St., “Love Letters” pop-up experience, through Sept. 14; $16.50 for adults, $12.50 for children ages 3-10 (lovelettersmuseum.com)

Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, “Paper + Thread,” by various artists, through Aug. 31 (801-355-3383)

Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, “Yellowstone: Invisible Boundaries,” organized by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, through Sept. 15 (801-581-6927) 

Phillips Gallery, 444 E. 200 South, Annual Summer Group Show, through Sept. 3 (801-364-8284) 

Rio Gallery, 300 S. Rio Grande St., “Time + Materials,” by Jacqui Larsen, Heidi Moller Somsen and Richard Gate, through Aug. 30 (801-245-7272)

Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, “Face of Utah Sculpture,” by local artists, through Aug. 28 (801-965-5100)

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, “Contemporary Suburbium,” by Deanna and Ed Templeton, and “Roof Gap,” by Andrew Dadson, through Sept. 7 (801-328-4201 or utahmoca.org)  

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, “45th Annual Statewide Competition” and “13 Dirty Angels,” by Lara McAllister, through Sept. 14 (801-295-3618)

Brigham City Museum of Art and History, 24 N. 300 West, Brigham City, “International Art Quilts” and “Layered Voices” exhibits, through Aug. 31 (435-226-1439)  

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, “In the Arena,” by Mahonri Young, through Sept. 21; “Where the River Widens,” by Danae Mattes, and “Windswept,” by Patrick Dougherty, through Oct. 19; and “After Promontory,” curated by Ashlee Whitaker, through Oct. 5 (801-422-8287) 

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

Granary Art Center, 86 N. Main, Ephraim, “De/Marcation: A Survey of Contemporary Photography in Utah,” curated by Amy Jorgensen and Edward Bateman; and “Heaving Into Mountains,” by Jackie Leishman, through Sept. 27 (435-283-3456) 

Julie Nester Gallery, 1280 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, “Intuitions,” by Sunny Taylor, through Aug. 23 (435-649-7855)  

Kimball Art Center, 1401 Kearns Blvd., Park City, “Things My Mother Taught Me,” by Pam Bowman and Jacqui Larsen, through Sept. 8 (435-649-8882)

Meyer Gallery, 305 Main, Park City, art by Britton Snyder and Spencer Budd, through Aug. 25 (435-649-8160)

Mountain Place Gallery, 123 N. Main, Logan, “Celebrate Summer,” by Russ Fjeldsted, through Aug. 25 (435-752-0211)

Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George, “Only Abstraction,” by Southern Utah Art Guild members, through Aug. 29 (redcliffgallerysuag.com)

Terzian Galleries, 625 Main, Park City, art by Lindey Carter, Oonju Chun, Laura Hendricks, Emily Fox King and Hadley Rampton, through Aug. 18 (435-649-4927)

Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, “Homage to William Shakespeare,” by Karl Momen, and “Al Farrow: Wrath and Reverence,” through Oct. 5 (435-586-7700)

Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville, 26th annual Utah Quilt Show, through Sept. 21; 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)

Woodbury Art Museum, University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, “Heroes and Villains: How Myth Made Fantasy,” by various artists, and “The Hildebrandt Collection,” by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, through Sept. 14 (801-863-4200)

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

“Special Guest: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium,” Aug. 16, 1-2 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, included with admission, $12.50 for general, $10 for seniors, free for members and children under age 1 (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org) 

“Free Summer Saturdays,” Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden, free (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)

Bubble Bash, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 S. 2700 West, West Valley City, free (shopvalleyfairmall.com)

Gifted Music School Open House, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gifted Music School, 150 S. 1000 East, No. 200, free (801-300-1199 or giftedmusicschool.org/event/music-open-house)

Punch-and-Judy show, Aug. 17, 2 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, free (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)

“Tiny Terrariums,” Aug. 17, 3 p.m., Weber County Library Main Branch, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, free for youths ages 12-18 (weberpl.lib.ut.us/events)

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Aug. 17-Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m., dates vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $20, for ages 5 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)

LIBRARIES

Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, “Teen DIY: Henna Tattoos,” Aug. 16, 4 p.m. (801-594-8611)

Orem Library, 58 N. State, Orem, a free screening of “Isle of Dogs,” Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. (801-229-7050 or oremlibrary.org)

Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, Sandy, read to a dog, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m. (801-943-4636)

Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, read with a dog, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. (801-264-2580) 

Glendale Library, 1375 Concord St., “STEAM at Glendale: Counting Games,” Aug. 17, 1 p.m. (801-594-8660) 

Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, West Jordan, “Paint a Pony” activity, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. (801-943-4636)

Millcreek Library, 2266 E. 3435 South, read to a dog, Aug. 17, 3 p.m. (801-943-4636)

Provo Library, 550 N. University Ave., Provo, a free screening of “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” Aug. 17, 3 p.m. (801-852-6650)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

The Salt Lake Children’s Choir is now scheduling auditions for musicians ages 9-15, according to a news release. Auditions will be held Aug. 17-31 on the second level of Day Murray Music, 4914 S. State, Murray. The choir, entering its 40th anniversary season, is directed by Ralph B. Woodward. According to the news release, the choir can be heard on national radio broadcasts as well as an upcoming Hollywood motion picture. For more information, call 801-537-1412 or visit childrensing.org for details and to schedule an audition.

Utah Children’s Theatre is accepting stories of how the organization has influenced lives, according to a news release. Stories of about 300 words are being accepted, according to the news release. Parents, grandparents, children and anyone who loves UCT is invited to submit a story. A limited number of stories will be selected to be featured in the lobby, along with a professional portrait of the author. The deadline for submission is Aug. 17. Email a story to boxoffice@uctheatre.org.

Hale Centre Theatre, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, recently announced the creation of a new education program for children ages 8-16. Auditions will be held Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. in Sandy for two Broadway youth performance choirs: a Stars choir and an elite OnStage performance ensemble, according to a news release. There will be an annual fee for each participant, and students must attend weekly rehearsals September-May. Kelly DeHaan will direct both choirs, and participants will receive training on breath control, posture and vocal alignment and individual assessments of their singing. Students will also read age-appropriate Broadway-style literature. The OnStage group will perform at approximately 8-12 events and holiday preshow performances at the Hale Centre Theatre lobby each year. Registration is $585 for the Stars yearlong program and $795 annually for OnStage, with discounts and payment plans available. There is no fee for the Aug. 17 audition. An accompanist will be provided. Visit castingmanager.com/hct for audition information and to create a profile and sign up for an audition slot. For more information about Stars and OnStage, visit hct.org.

Wasatch Chorale will host auditions for its 2019-20 season on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m., at the Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 175 N. University Ave., Provo. Singers should be prepared to sing a song from memory (a hymn verse is acceptable), sing a vocal exercise to test vocal range and sing short sight-singing examples to demonstrate music literacy, according to a news release. To schedule an audition, visit wasatchchorale.org or email wasatchchorale@gmail.com.

Sundance Mountain Resort, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance, recently announced that it is collecting photos, videos and stories for its 50th anniversary celebration. On Aug. 22, lift rides will be 50% off and there will be music, games, giveaways — including a 2019-20 season pass — and a free Redford film. Before the film, Sundance will show submitted photos and memories on the big screen. A winner will be drawn from the submissions each week and will receive two free lift passes. Submit memories at sundanceresort.com/events/50-year-celebration.

Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, will host auditions for the concert version of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” on Thursday, Aug. 22. Auditions for Actors’ Equity Association members will be 1-2 p.m. and general auditions will be 2-5 p.m. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars in the style of the musical. Rehearsals will be Oct. 7-17 with performances Oct. 18-19. Pioneer Theatre Company will also host auditions for “The Play That Goes Wrong” Friday, Aug. 23, beginning at 1 p.m. for AEA members and 2-4 p.m. for general auditions. Sides will be provided one week prior to audition. Callbacks for both plays, by invitation only, will be Aug. 24. A headshot and resume are recommended. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition. A sign-up sheet will be posted Aug. 15 in Room 325 at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. More information is available at pioneertheatre.org/contact-us/audition-information. Pioneer Theatre Company will host auditions for “Mary Stuart” on Thursday, Aug. 29. According to a news release, auditions for Actors’ Equity Association members will be 1-2 p.m. and general auditions will be 2-5 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be posted in Room 325 on Thursday, Aug. 22. A headshot and resume are recommended. Sides will be provided. Callbacks will be Aug. 30 by invitation only. Rehearsals will be Dec. 16, 2019-Jan. 9, 2020, with performance dates Jan. 10-25, 2020. Visit the audition page at pioneertheatre.org for more information and a cast breakdown. 

Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, is seeking pianists of all ages to participate in its third annual Silent Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. According to a news release, pianists on two Steinway grand pianos will accompany a new movie every 45 minutes throughout the day. Students and professional musicians are welcome to apply. It is anticipated that spots will be filled by Sept. 1. Participating teachers will receive $10 off each booked recital during the year, be listed as an official supporter of the BDAC music program on the recital page until September 2020 and receive a BDAC Webpage Badge as an official festival sponsor. BDAC will also provide awards, including a year membership and two recitals for the teacher who raises the most funds over $500, one free recital for the teacher who has the most well attended performance and a prize for the student who sells the most all-day passes. Each participating teacher is asked to help raise $500 per performance. Participants will receive one all-day pass and a 2019 Silent Film Festival T-shirt.  Contact james@bdac.org for more information on how to participate as a pianist. Visit bdac.org for more information about the festival.

The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation recently announced it is accepting applications for its 2020 competition. Pianists ages 11-18 are invited to apply by Sept. 15. A nonrefundable application fee of $150 is required. The competition will take place in June 2020 in Salt Lake City, with a total of $60,000 in cash prizes. Visit bachauer.com for rules and more eligibility requirements. 

Woodbury Art Museum, University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, is in search of volunteers to help with security for the “Heroes and Villains” exhibit and the Hildebrandt collection on display through Sept. 14. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., and Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., according to a news release. Duties will include security watch, ensuring visitors don’t carry paint into galleries and keeping visitors a safe distance from artwork. Those interested, please email mhall@uvu.edu with times and dates available. Visit uvu.edu/museum for more information about the exhibits.

Veneto Ristorante Italian, 370 E. 900 South, was recently recognized with the Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator. According to a news release, the 2019 Restaurant Awards honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This is the second year in a row that Veneto has been among the winners. Veneto was again in the news of VacationIdea — Dream Vacation Magazine. The publication included Veneto on its list as one of the best romantic restaurants in Salt Lake City. Visit venetoslc.com/news.html for more information.

Texas de Brazil, 50 Main, Suite 168 in Salt Lake City, will host its “Churrasco for Kids” Monday through Thursday, through the month of August. According to a news release, up to two children ages 12 and younger can eat for free with the purchase of one regular adult dinner. For more information, visit texasdebrazil.com/specials.

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