American pop artist and pioneer of soft sculpture, Jann Haworth, will discuss her current work and her piece Charm Bracelet, the artwork acquired by the Young Benefactors in 2011.
Join West Valley City at their annual Winter Market Show featuring arts and crafts from various immigrant groups that have settled in Utah.
NOVEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 16
GLASS ART SHOW
The Art Glass Guild of Utah returns to Red Butte Garden for another stunning show of kiln work and blown glass. Large and small pieces including garden art, decorative boxes, sculptural works, and jewelry pieces will display the brilliant colors of this delightful medium. Items displayed will be available for sale. www.redbuttegarden.org. Regular Garden admission, Members Free.
The Moab Folk Festival is back for it's 10th season this Nov. 2, 3 and 4. Featuring artists such as Suzy Boffuss, Harry Manx, Phoebe Hunt and others, the festival provides you with an opportunity to take classes, hear performances by the featured artists and just have fun in Moab! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Remarks by ski mountaineer Andrew McLean and digital presentation by photographer Howie Garber. Carl Fisher of Save Our Canyons and Representatives from Winter Wildlands Alliance will detail how funds raised will be used to fight Skilink and preserve the recreational environment that Utah is known for.
Mothers Without Borders will host their 7th annual charity boutique at the downtown Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This boutique is the largest fundraiser of the year for MWB, showcasing unique carvings, jewelry, quilts and nativity scenes, which are handcrafted by local villagers in Zambia, Africa. The event will feature a Kid’s Korner with gently used children’s books for sale. The Greek Orthodox Ladies organization will be serving a delicious lunch Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join UMOCA for the First Friday event from 8–10 p.m. First Friday is a monthly celebration of the contemporary art world that welcomes a new exhibition to the museum on the first Friday of every month. There will be a DJ, food and cash bar. The event is free and open to the public.
Ailey II, the younger company in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is setting a high bar for the 2012-2013 Season at Park City's Eccles Center beginning Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. With their four contemporary ballets, “Echoes,” “Rusty,” “Divining” and “Revelations,” these vibrant dancers continue to push the limits of contemporary modern dance. They are let by a new artistic director, Troy Powell, whose inaugural season features seven new dancers and three world premieres of new works.
Tickets range from $20 - $67 with 20 percent discounts for seniors and 2-for-1 tickets fro children ages 12 and under. Seats are also available in the Copper Section for $5 for Summit County K-12 students. To purchase, visit the website or call the phone number on the left.
NOVEMBER 3 AND 4
ORCHID SHOW
Fascinating and unique orchids from the Utah Orchid Society will be on display in the Red Butte Garden Orangerie. Members of the society will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice about growing and caring for orchids. There will also be a large selection of beautiful orchids for sale at prices sure to fit any budget. www.redbuttegarden.org. Regular Garden admission, Members Free.
The Utah State Fairpark Winter Market will be held Nov. 3 through March 16. Here you will find a variety of local fall and winter produce. Buy local for all your holiday needs. You can find everything you need here.
Elizabeth Smart will be the recipient of The Family Counseling Center’s “Legacy of Hope” award at The Family Counseling Center’s Centennial Celebration Gala, Sat., Nov. 3, 2012.
5:30 p.m. – Silent Auction and Social Hour
7:15 p.m. - Dinner
8:15 p.m. - Program including entertainment by Kurt Bestor
November 4 - 12, 2012
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THOMAS MORAN:
PLEIN AIR ART INVITATIONAL IN ZION NATIONAL PARK
If you can spend only one day in Zion National Park this year, make it Saturday, November 10, when 25 of the nation’s best landscape artists will begin painting at 1:00 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Zion Lodge and will each create a masterpiece by 2:30. This “Quick-Draw” event is perhaps the most intriguing part of the annual week-long “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran” Plein Air Art Event in Zion.
Artists will be painting in the park through the week of Nov. 4-10, with free daily painting demonstrations at the Zion Human History Museum, and evening lectures at the Zion Lodge. Paintings produced during the week will be on sale in the Zion Nature Center Nov. 10-12. Proceeds benefit special projects in the park through the Zion National Park Foundation.
November is a magical time in the park. There are relatively few people in the canyon, the colors are magnificent, and the opportunity to see great artists at work is priceless.
Plan now to attend this great event and to enjoy Autumn splendor in beautiful Zion National Park.
To see the names of participating artists click here and to see the schedule of events click here. Images of the artists' gallery paintings can be seen here.
The hit kid's show is coming to Salt Lake on it's 2012 fall tour. Tickets and Fresh Beat Band VIP packages will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com and www.arttix.org beginning Friday, April 13. The show debuted in 2009, and is now in it's popular third. For an idea of their music, check out their song "Go Bananas."
Cyrus Cassells, a translator, actor, film critic, teacher and poet, will be the featured guest at Westminster Poetry Series' Free Poetry Reading on Nov. 5.
Cassells' poems explore bravery, music, beauty and redemption. He has received a lambda literary award and the William Carlos Williams award.
The event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the reading.
UDR's Domestic Mediation Training builds upon basic mediation practices and skills as presented in the Basic Mediation Training workshop. The Domestic training presents topics specific to mediating domestic issues, particularly divorce, custody, custody and paternity cases. The workshop provides training in dividing assets and debts, developing parenting plans, calculating child support, and addressing other on-going child-related expenses and tax considerations. This training is offered with two variations: 32 and 40 hours; each variation is described below. This highly interactive workshop gives participants a foundation of knowledge for mediating in the domestic arena and provides opportunities to gain experience conducting mock mediations in a domestic context.
A variety of presenters includes professional practitioners who work in the family arena including psychologists, mediators, and attorneys. This workshop covers the following topics: * Utah Domestic Law Basics (40-hour version) * Steps for Obtaining a Divorce in Utah * Psychological and Emotional Factors in Divorce * Convening the Mediation * Parenting Plans * Child Support and Child-Related Expenses * Dividing Assets * Allocating Debts * Tax Considerations * Writing a Memorandum of Understanding * Ethical Considerations in Domestic Mediation * Domestic Violence Awareness * Intake Procedures and Domestic Violence Screening Prerequisites Prior to attending this training, participants must complete a 40-hour court-approved Basic Mediation Training and twenty hours of practicum as required to qualify as a basic level mediator on the Utah Court Roster.
Special pre-release benefit screening of acclaimed documentary film, Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives at the Salt Lake City Public Library. Presented by The Birth Center and Brickyard Birth and Women's Health Care, the intent behind the documentary is to inform current and future child-bearing families about the safety, beauty and nature of normal birth as opposed to popular modern methods such as the C-section.
The event is free and open to the public. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Join some of the best action sports filmmakers, iconic athletes and culture enthusiasts while they are in Salt Lake City for the 13th annual GoPro X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. The festival showcases talent in film and music, elevating the action sports culture by presenting the best of the best in action film. The event will run for three days and will include a screening and party at The Deport. Visit the website for a more detailed schedule and information including ticket pricing.
Salt Lake City will hold a public open house to inform community members of the planning and design status of the (New) Performing Arts Center. The public can visit information stations to learn more about the vision, design, and major project components of the theater and the associated economic and cultural benefits for the downtown area. Attendees can also learn how their input at previous workshops has been considered and be able to provide additional feedback.
Interested in herb and food-based home remedies? Tracy Gibbs, local author of MY HOME PHARMACY, will be talking about exactly that at The King's English Bookshop on Thursday, November 8 as well as demonstrating sample recipes, answering questions and signing books. For more information visit the website.
Bo Ladner, a Nashville resident with the look and sound of young Johnny Cash, is taking a special stop in Salt Lake before he starts a contract with Las Vegas. Ladner will perform first at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. in the Toadz Nightclub and Bar. Purchase tickets by visiting the website or calling the phone number on the left.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door the night of the event.
Whether you are a Broadway expert or just beginning, Forbidden Broadway will make you love Broadway even more! A musical parody of over 30 Broadway hit-shows, this hilarious performance features outrageous costumes, humorous lyrical rewrites and clever impressions by a special cast directly from New York City! For tickets or more information visit the website. Ticket price ranges from $22 to $45 based on seat choice and time of purchase.
University of Utah’s Theater Department is excited to present “’Tis Pity She’s a Whore” at the Babcock Theater. A controversial play about forbidden love between a brother and sister, it is directed by Sarah Shippobotham. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $12 for U of U faculty and staff, free for U of U studens with ID card, and $8 for all other students. Visit the website to purchase tickets. See the contact numbers on the left for more information.
University of Utah’s Department of Theater presents “Sweeny Todd .” A dreary tale of dark, smoggy, federal London, it never fails to leave its audience intrigued by the odd views of a demonic serial killer! To purchase tickets visit the website.
BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREES
Garden Adventure Kid’s Classes at Red Butte Garden where kids spend a Saturday morning in the garden classroom learning. We’ll learn about the rough, slick, papery and peeling surface bark of different trees in the Garden as we learn about texture and make our own bark rubbings. Class is from 10 -11:30 AM. Register at 801-581-8454 or www.redbuttegarden.org. $5 Members, and $7 for general public.
Celebrate the art of modern dance as some of Utah's most talented young dancers take the stage!
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease - which affects more than 5.4 million Americans including 180,000 here in Utah.
Do you like to run? Do you love donuts? (Duh, who doesn’t?) Want to support making your community a better place? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are ready to enter the Donut Dash 5K. The first event of its kind in Utah, we’re challenging you to a unique biathlon that raises your heart rate and your blood sugar for a good cause. Through your participation, you support the work of Utah Heritage Foundation to preserve, protect, and promote Utah’s historic built environment. We’re often the first call people make when a building is threatened by demolition or you’re seeking help with a rehabilitation project.
Combined with Memory Grove Discovery Day’s FREE activities for kids, it’s an event that the whole family can enjoy. To register visit http://utahheritagefoundation.org/education/d4
George Woods offers hour-long readings from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day Nov. 12–15. George is a multi-faceted psychic healer and is known for his down-to-earth approach. George flies in from Scottsdale one or two time per year for this event and will be booking hour-long sessions for $125. Appointments are necessary for all readings and may be made by calling 801-322-1162.
Renowned vocalist Frederica von Stade will be giving a Master class viewing at Westminster College on Nov. 14. The public is invited to observe Von Stade as she coaches some of Westminster's best singers and to ask her questions during a brief question and answer period following the class.
Von Stade is a prominent part of the classical music world and has performed in the world's greatest opera houses and concert halls.
Tickets for this even are $10 and can be purchased at the phone number or website listed on the left.
Join Major General Brian Tarbet, Olympic gold medalist Picabo Street, retired members of our Armed Forces including wounded warrior Dan Nevins and The National Ability Center as we recognize our injured servicemen and women during the Saluting Our Heroes Luncheon. The annual event provides an opportunity to recognize our returning soldiers and support the programs needed to help them transition into a healthy and successful life back home.
Salt Lake City community leader Charles Dahlquist II will emcee the luncheon.
The King's English bookstore is pleased to welcome Dylan Tomine, Patagonia ambassador and author of Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family's Year on the Water, In the Woods, and at the Table, for a reading and book signing on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Tomine's book looks at some of the problems technology is creating in family life and discusses ways that families can become more in tune with nature and each other, especially through the use of food.
My Big Fat Utah Christmas
November 15-Jan 5 2013
Ticket Prices: Check it out at their website at http://www.desertstar.biz/
Desert Star
4861 S. State Street, Murray, UT 84107
Desert Star will be showing My Big Fat Utah Christmas in November 2012. Desert Star is always a fun getaway for good wholesome fun.
"RDT follows the development of American dance… with such total identification and vivacity that one could believe they actually were the pioneers of those early days with their passion for uprising and revolt against the conventions of the classics.”—Linda Zamboni, Die Presse, Vienna
As part of the Anne Newman Sutton Weeks Poetry Series, six contributors to The Collection: Short Fiction from the Transgender Vanguarrd present a free reading for the public. On its West Coast debut, there are 28 authors represented in the book, including one talented Westminster student picked from hundreds of submissions. The work showcases the future of transgender literature and is considered one of the next great movements in queer art.
The event is free and open to the public. A book signing and reception with the authors will follow the reading.
John Steinbeck's famous tale of two 1930s drifters put on by New York-based The Acting Company will be making a one night stop in Logan on their national tour. Of Mice and Menhas always been a moving story and this production promises to continue that tradition with actors from some of the finest conservatories in the United States. Tickets range from $24 to $35 and can be purchased at the website or phone number listed on the left.
The Gifted Music School invites you to their free Fall Concert from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 16. This is one of many ways that Gifted Music School gives back to the community that supports it.
HOLIDAY FLORAL ARRANGING WORKSHOP
Bring friends and make this an annual social event. Learn basic floral design while creating a centerpiece to take home and enjoy. Workshop takes place at the RBG Greenhouse. 10 AM - NOON. Register at 801-581-8454 or www.redbuttegarden.org. $45 Members, and $55 for general public.
Most people learn how to play the piano growing up, but did you ever want to learn to play the harmonica? Now is your chance! Harmonica legend Adam Gussow will be conducting a harmonica workshop at Ken Sanders Rare Books on November 17. No matter your level of proficiency, from beginner to advanced, all are welcome. Reservations are required for the limited seating. Tickets are $25, cash only available at Ken Sanders Rare Books. Bring your own C sharp harmonica, though books will be available for signing and purchase. For more information visit the website, email or call at the numbers on the left.
What is the true power of thought? Acclaimed anthropologist and mind reader Paul Draper explores this question in his interactive show “Mysteries of the Mind,” as it debuts at the Egyptian theater on November 17. Highlights include bending steel using only the power of thought and identifying objects provided by the audience with perfect accuracy despite being blindfolded. A fascinating show for the entire family! Purchase tickets by visiting the website or calling the number on the left. Tickets range between $5 and $10.
Save The Wild Mustangs, a local non-profit organization to raise awareness about the plight of the American wild mustang, is holding a FUNraiser event. The event will include a chance to meet participants in the “Studs Saving Stallions” 2013 calendar as well as hear live music and enter a silent auction among other activities. Ticket price is $20. For more information or to purchase tickets and calendars online, visit the website on the left.
Alpine Art will be showcasing their “Honoring Utah Artists” Exhibition, featuring over 50 Utah artists, through December 21. A gallery reception will be held on Friday, December 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. where patrons can enjoy conversation, appetizers and affordable holiday gift shopping.
Join Restaurant Caterina as distinguished Chef Jean Louis Montecot explores the broad richness of French cuisine attuned to traditional American Thanksgiving fare. This festivity marries Thanksgiving to the annual French fall celebration of the tasting of the year’s production of Le Beaujolais Nouveau wine. Please join us for an unforgettable autumnal soirée. Bon appétit.
November 22
10:30 am to 3:00 pm (last seating)
Reservations Required 801-819-4554
Caterina
2155 South Highland Drive
SugarHouse, UT 84106
801-819-4554
Johnny Cash is back for a weekend in the form of talented Salt Lake City-born musician Jack Quist, otherwise known as Jackson Cash. The uncanny resemblance between Quist and the renowned Johnny Cash has suggested Quist is a close relation, endearing him to audiences who keep begging for more. Family connection or no, Quist is excited to perform a sincerely moving tribute this Thanksgiving weekend to the man he portrays. Tickets range between $20 and $35 and can be purchased at the website on the left or at the door.
The Grand American, Salt Lake City's only AAA Five Diamond hotel, is excited to present its third annual holiday event, Window Stroll. Featuring artists Danielle Davis, Ben Javens, Miguel Ornia-Blango and Janine Rewell, this year's theme is “Celebrating the Language.
The event will open with a tree-lighting ceremony on the Friday after Thanksgiving and will conclude on Dec. 31. There will also be retail stores, dining venues, and a beautiful Angel Tree to benefit children and seniors in need. The Window Stroll is complimentary and open to both the public and hotel guests.
The Utah Symphony and Utah Opera at Abravanel Hall are excited to present their annual sing-in event. Presentnig various songs from Handels' Messiah, this unique performance encourages the audience to sing as well as listen.
Dexterity Salon is helping local low-income families and individuals this holiday season by hosting a collection drive for the Candy Cane Corner store. This sweet opportunity is truly a way to make a difference among neighbors and friends who are still struggling with the hardships of homelessness and unemployment.
Dexterity Salon is asking clients and the community to join in the spirit of charity by donating new, unwrapped items including: clothing for all ages, linens, household appliances and toys. Last year Candy Cane Corner helped 551 families, including 1,277 children celebrate the holidays, by providing a way for individuals and families to receive new gifts unique to their specific needs.
This year, the Candy Cane Corner wants to help even more people whose winter weary hearts are in need of warmth and support. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 23, contribute to this worthy cause by delivering your donated items to Dexterity Salon at 777 East and 300 South or to the Candy Cane Corner store at 502 West and 300 South in Salt Lake City.
The Candy Cane Corner, www.candycanecornerslc.org, is a holiday store that provides a dignified and empowering opportunity for low-income families and individuals who are participating in programs at the YWCA of Salt Lake, The Road Home, or Volunteers of America, Utah to select new holiday gifts for their families. Dexterity Salon fosters a creative and honest environment where salon artisans develop a genuine awareness of the needs and wants of guests while possessing a desire to learn and work passionately. Throughout the year Dexterity Salon donates money, time and talent to various charitable causes. Last year they participated in fundraisers for Utahns Against Hunger and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
For the month of October they also donated a portion of proceeds from retail products to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For more information about Dexterity Salon and their community service projects visit www.dexteritysalon.com or call 801-364-1420.
Scrooge and all his “bah-humbug” attitude are reappearing in an exciting musical form at the Pioneer Theatre Company this holiday season from November 30 through December 15. With music by acclaimed composer Alan Menken, this singing and dancing version of A Christmas Carol brings a fresh perspective to the ageless tale. A Christmas Carol: The Musical was originally produced at Madison Square Garden in New York City and is an appropriate festive production for the whole family. Tickets range between $38 and $59 in advance and $5 more when purchased on the day of the show. Kids in grades K-12 are half price on Mondays and Tuesdays. Plays Mondays-Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. For more information call the box office at the number on the left or visit the website.
The Salt Lake City Arts Council announces the opening of the 29th Annual Holiday Craft Exhibit & Sale on Friday, Nov. 30, 6–9 p.m. at the Art Barn and is open daily through Dec. 19. This annual favorite features the handmade artwork of dozens of local artists. Items for purchase represent a variety of styles and materials including letterpress cards, holiday ornaments, scarves and hats, cups and bowls, jewelry and art glass.
The party is at Dick N' Dixie's on Nov. 30 and Dec 1.
We would cordially like to invite you to partake in the fun! Bring some friends and have them bring some friends, then hopefully we can raise more cash for the cause and awareness to all. Proceeds will go to medical research and support of patients and families with prostate and testicular cancers via the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.
Some things to look forward too... Raffles both nights! Silent Auction: Friday night and all day Saturday! Moustache Contest Finale! Drink specials!
Learn about how you can do more or donate at http://us.movember.com and http://mosista.co/nattyc.
Thanks for your support! Take care of each other and remember: Knowledge is power. Moustache is king. Cheers, Natasha Carrera, SLC Network Administrator Movember Foundation
