UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CHILDRENS DANCE THEATRE Dancers will premier "A Blue So Blue" at 7:30 p.m. today and on April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South. Tickets are available at the theater, Abravanel Hall and selected Arttix locations at 888-451-ARTS. For information, call 801-581-7374.
RED BUTTE GARDENS A Bonsai show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (through Sunday) and since it's Arbor Day, the garden offers free admission from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today only. Regular admission will be charged from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the garden, 300 Wakara Way. Must register by today for Saturday's basket workshop. For information, call 801-581-4747.
"BOWLING FOR RHINOS" Sponsored by Hogle Zoo, this 15th annual event kicks off from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Olympus Hills Bowling Lanes, 4015 S. Wasatch Blvd. Cost is $25 and includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, sodas and all-you-can-eat-pizza. For information, call Stacey at 801-584-1729.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Be sure to sign up for May computer classes at 10:30 a.m. The center's computer club meets at 3:45 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.
SENIOR TOURS Seniors will go Canadian from May 15 to 21 for $795. Or, seniors can enjoy five days in Mesquite and Laughlin, Nev. on May 29 for $149 (includes tips, taxes, double occupancy and three meals). For a list of upcoming tours or information, call Doreen at 801-233-9141.
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DIA DE LOS NINOS/DIA DE LOS LIBROS Encourage a love of reading with "Day of the Child/Day of the Book" on this traditional Latin American holiday with stories told in English and Spanish, finger plays, poems and songs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East.
UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY For those who have registered, ages 4 to 6 will take an imaginary animal safari; "Creatures of the Night" will keep ages 6 to 8 on their toes; and ages 8 to 10 will discover how the Great Salt Lake is home to millions of birds, all at the museum, 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). Also, a field trip to the San Rafael Swell to explore petroglyphs and pictographs is scheduled. For information and to register, call 801-581-5567 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.edu.
COOKING CLASS An "Old World Breads" class is at 10 a.m. at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. Cost is $5. For information, call 801-272-9922.
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DAVID KLINKENBERG This violinist and fiddle player will perform a free concert featuring bluegrass, Celtic and contemporary Christian music at 7 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 S. 3300 South. For information, call 801-486-5473.
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RED BUTTE GARDEN CONCERT SERIES Members of the garden can purchase advance tickets for the 2006 Summer Outdoor Concert Series beginning today through May 19. For non-members, tickets go on sale May 20. For information, call 801-585-0556 or to purchase a membership, call 801-585-3813.
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COOKING CLASS See how your dehydrator can whip out yummy beef jerky and granola, at noon at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. Free. For information, call 801-272-9922.
COOKING CLASS Nutritious Mother's Day recipes will be presented by Pauline Williams at 7 p.m. at Macey's Grocery Store, 7850 S. 1300 East. Hour long classes are free and open to those 12 and older. For information, call 801-255-4888.
W E D N E S D A Y
COOKING CLASS "Special Treats for Mom" with Adalberto Diaz is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roth Concept Center, 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Suite 212. Cost is $25. RSVP at 801-582-5552.
BRIAN DEMARCO DeMarco will give an acoustic performance with songs from his fourth album, "Bend Don't Break," at 9:30 p.m. at the Hogwallow Pub, 3200 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon Road. Cover charge is $4 at this private club. For information, call 801-733-5567.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER The Lifetime Fitness class begins at 10 a.m. and is always on Wednesday, Fridays and Mondays at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road or call 801-274-1710.
T H U R S D A Y
ASIAN LECTURE SERIES The Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah present professors from the Asian Studies department at the University of Utah who will speak at 1:30 p.m. on "Exploring the History of Hinduism and Buddhism in India, China and Japan" at 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-7332.
GARDEN & NATURAL AREA TOURS Each Thursday in May, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. is this tour at the Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, call 801-581-4747.
COOKING CLASS Meals made easy with Back to Basics meal planning and cooking is at 7 p.m. at Macey's Grocery Store, 7850 S. 1300 East. Hour long classes are free and open to those 12 and older. For information, call 801-255-4888.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Join in the bingo fun at 1:30 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.
N E X T F R I D A Y
CONCERT The Intermountain Acoustic Music Association presents the season finale with Red Rock Hot Club and Ed Lyman at 7:30 p.m. at the South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Drive. Cost is $5. Coolers welcome. For information, call 801-278-0332.
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UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Register now for May 6 classes: Ages 4 to 6 will peer into an insects world; "Rockin' Recycling!" will show ages 6 to 8 how to conserve landfill space and natural resources by reusing materials; or ages 6 to 12 can experience how to write, produce and direct a short claymation DVD production with their own hand-made clay figures and set designs assisted by Spy Hop Productions, all at the museum, 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). For information and to register, call 801-581-5567 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.edu.
MOM & BABY YOGA Yoga is a nurturing way to bond with your baby (0 to 12 months of age) and each Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is a class at The Yoga Center, 4689 S. Holladay Blvd. (2300 East). Cost is $11 per class (price is reduced by purchasing class passes). For information, call 801-277-9166 or visit http://www.yogautah.com.
"THE FOREIGNER" StageRight Theater Company presents this hilarious comedy at 7:30 p.m. at 5001 S. Highland Drive (south end of Cottonwood Mall). The play concludes May 6. For information, call 801-272-3445.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MAGIC Want to learn the ins & outs of magic to astound people? Then sign up for classes with master magician and instructor, Doug Roy. For more information, call 801-918-9140.
SCHOOL APPLICATIONS J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School is currently accepting applications for pre-school, kindergarten, second and sixth grades at 2335 E. Redondo Ave. (1970 South). For information, call 801-486-3197.
"REVISITING UTAH'S PAST" The Utah Museum of Fine Arts presents paintings and sculptures from its collection through July 23 at 410 Campus Center Drive. The museum is closed Mondays. For information such as times and tickets, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.
FREE PREGNANCY CLASS The second Tuesday of each month women who are pregnant or will become pregnant are invited to attend this class that details the stages of pregnancy, what to expect, nutrition, exercise and choices, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birth and Family Place, 2180 E. 4500 South, Suite 150. For information, call 801-278-3102.
PILATES/YOGA This fun and energizing class is taught by a registered nurse and trainer is for all ages with routines tailored to individual's ability, Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Hospital. Cost is $4/H2U members or $6/nonmembers. The room will vary weekly, call for exact location and information at 801-268-7716.
EVERGREEN FRAMING CO. & GALLERY Featured through the end of May are oil paintings and acrylics in this father/daughter show titled, "Travels," by Don Prys and Jodi Steen at 3295 S. 2000 East, Suite A. For information, call 801-467-8770.
DESERT STAR THEATRE 4861 S. State St.; "The Rat Pack Remembered," "Always Patsy Cline" and "Desperate Homemakers" are currently playing. For information and tickets call 801-266-2600.
KARAOKE Is held every Friday night from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., for those ages 16 and older at the Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper. Cost is $5. Visit http://www.drapertheatre.org or for information, call 801-572-4144.
HURTS, HABITS AND HANG-UPS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, holds a Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups group Fridays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 801-255-8181.
JUICE & JAMMIES STORYTIME Tots will enjoy tales, treats and activities at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Barnes & Noble, Fort Union, 7119 S. 1300 East. For information, call the store, 801-565-0086.
SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOPS Pil Sung Martial Arts offers a Kid Safe program on Saturdays from noon to 12:30 p.m. and an adult self-defense awareness workshop every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Pil Sung Martial Arts, 8663 S. Highland Drive. Both programs are free. For more information, call 801-947-1010.
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, The museum, at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus, has the following ongoing exhibits: "Africa: Arts of a Continent" and "Journeys Through Asian Art." For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.
CHROMA GALLERY, 1064 E. 2100 South; on exhibit are the works of Darryl Erdmann (large acrylics) and Jack Yellowstone (mixed media) for the month of May. For information, call 801-485-6020.
GROUTAGE GALLERY, 1058 E. 2100 South; Through May 10, Darryl Erdmann, Randee Levine, Rene Bishop and Masato Goto will display works. For information, call 801-486-1309.
WASATCH FRAME SHOP 1940 S. 1100 East; Contemporary landscape art by Aaron Fritz runs through May 18. Fritz is part of the Emerging Artist Series at the gallery. For information, call 801-485-1353.
A.M. STEIN IMPORTS 3804 S. Highland Drive, Suite 7; "Timbuktu and Beyond: Cloth Treasures" runs through May. An open house is from 1 to 5 p.m. on April 29. The gallery is by appointment. For information, call 801-274-0318.
SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA This support group meets the last Thursday of each month at 1222 E. 12300 South (Curves building in Draper). Visit http://www.utahspasmodic.org.
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS REC CENTER Ice skating at the center, 2700 E. 7500 South, are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $4.25 for youth and senior citizens and $4.75 for adults. Friday night is family night. Up to six immediate family members can skate for $15. Registration for upcoming classes at http://www.cottonwoodheights.com. For information, call 801-943-3190.
PORTRAITS OF FRIDA KAHLO "Her Spirit is Stranger than the Angels," photographs of this legendary Mexican artist as seen through the lens of Nickolas Muray, are on display through May 14 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 S. Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS This group for Utah's Hurricane Katrina evacuees meets each Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St. For information, call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873.
CITY ACADEMY The Lifetime Learning Lab at the City Academy has academic and enrichment opportunities Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 2614 E. 1700 South. Each Tuesday, 3 to 4 p.m., students have the opportunity to play with chess champ, Steve Hoisington. For information and to register, call 801-596-8489.
GREATEST STORY TIME IN TOWN Saturdays at 1 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble, Fort Union, 7119 S. 1300 East. For information, call the store, 801-565-0086.
EAST MILLCREEK LIBRARY STORYTIMES On May 2 and 9 only, infants age 6 months to 2 years and children from 2 and a half to 5 years will enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. at 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). No need to register. For information, call 801-943-4636.
OIL PAINTING EXHIBIT Oils by Ted Zaharias of the Intermountain Society of Artists is on exhibit through April 29. Beginning May 1 to June 30, oils, pastels, acrylics and watercolors by Hal Hogan will be displayed at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South). For information, call 801-943-4636.
ACTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION Wide angle actor's training presents ongoing 8-week courses for youth age 9 to 14 on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Actor's Lounge, 565 E. 4500 South, Suite A-110. Cost is $100. For information and to register, call Becky at 801-661-1105.
VISUAL ART INSTITUTE 1838 S. 1500 East; Students, ages 5 to 18 years of age, will display their artwork through April at the East Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). For information, call Laura at 801-474-3796.
THE CREATIVITY OF CHILDREN'S ART The group show, "Design Your World," runs till June 18 at The Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-7332.
COLLECTION TOURS The Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah offers a 30-minute tour of it's collection on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. through the month of May at 410 Campus Center Drive. Call 801-581-7332 for more information.
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