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''HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL'' This touring stage version debuts at 7:30 p.m. for a two-week run at the Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South. Tickets range from $27.50-$62.50. For tickets and information call Arttix at 801-355-ARTS or visit www.arttix.org.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath making class, NIA exercise, general exercise, folk dancing class and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include a genealogy class on the computer, Friday Forum with a storyteller, exercise, crocheting, bingo and a bridge or pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Stacey Board Trio performs Americana and folk tunes from 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
"GODFATHER OF THE BRIDE": HUNT MYSTERIES DINNER THEATER This comedy murder mystery starts at 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suite Hotel, 110 W. 600 South. Admission is $42.50 for dinner, show, gratuities and taxes; $37.50 for children age 12 and younger; $5 discount via online. Accessible to those with disabilities. For information, visit www.huntmysteries.com or call W. Lee Hunt at 801-569-1482.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Big-band music from the '40s will be performed by the On the Air band at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, southeast corner of State Street and North Temple Street. Seating is limited, feel free to bring chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be in the Assembly Hall. Free. Information, call 801-240-3323.
MEET THE COMPOSER SERIES: UTAH SYMPHONY & OPERA This week, the Main Library invites the public to hear this accomplished American composer who will give a free 90-minute lecture from 4:30-6 p.m. in the library, 210 E. 400 South. Today's composer is Jessie Montgomery. For a short bio and information, visit www.slcpl.org.
CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION CENTER ORIENTATION The City Library Foundation Center has an orientation on print and electronic resources from 11 a.m.-noon on Level Three of the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.
"JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH" SCREENING This free adventurous movie is at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
"YOU'RE BUGGING ME: CRAFTS WITH SIX LEGS" Children can make a silly insect hat and other insect-inspired crafts at 11 a.m. at the Sweet Library, 455 F St. or at 2 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. Free. For information, call 801-594-8651 or 801-594-8632.
BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '78 REUNION Brighton High School Class of 1978 holds its 30-year class reunion today at La Caille. For information and to register, visit www.brightonhighclassof78.com.
FREE FILM SERIES CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL CULTURES The community is welcome to Pioneer Park for films at 9 p.m. on Fridays during August. The park is at 300 W. 300 South. Films are courtesy of the SLC Film Center and Salt Lake Corp. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244 or visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MIXER A reception with Jones Waldo women lawyers and the Hispanic Practice Group is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at their offices, 170 S. Main St., 15th floor. Complimentary parking is at 170 S. Main St. For additional information and to RSVP by today, call Aaron at 801-534-7318 or e-mail acromar@joneswaldo.com
BREAKING DOWN DAWN BOOK BASH Stephenie Meyer's book is released at midnight, but the party starts at 10 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.
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FARMERS MARKET The farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and will feature weekly demonstrations such as today's "Harvest Pickin'." For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.
MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) Dog Day Afternoons are a unique and fun way for children to read to therapy animals from 1 to 3 p.m.; Game @ the Library is at 1 p.m.; Mainly Reading will discuss Loving Frank by Nancy Horan at 10 a.m.; Intercambio De Idiomas: The Language Exchange is at 10 a.m. The Main Library is at 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
DOG-DAY AFTERNOONS Children can read to therapy animals in a positive and non-threatening environment at 1 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North or at 1 p.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8632 or 801-594-8623.
LEARN HOW TO JUGGLE The Wasatch Front Jugglers will put on a show and teach you how to juggle at 2 p.m. at Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
SALT LAKE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING Participants can learn folk dancing with instruction at 7:30 p.m. and line dancing at 8 p.m. to the Zivio Band at First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 East. Folk dancing is the first Saturday of each month. For information, call Renate 801-534-1443.
MISS TELEMUNDO UTAH 2008 Contestants will vie for this title in this Spanish speaking event from 6-11 p.m. at the Grand Theatre Salt Lake Community College, 1575 S. State St. Admission is $6 with children 10 years and younger admitted free. For information, call 801-957-3322.
MONET TO PICASSO CURATOR LECTURE William H. Robinson, Curator of Modern European Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art, will speak at 1 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. Free. For information, call 801-581-6984.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES "Families Making Music" is at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Admission is free. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.
NICE GIRL/BAD GIRL: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF ONE WOMAN'S PSYCHE Author Sheila Norgate will discuss her book at 11:30 a.m. in the Creer Auditorium, at the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple St. Free. For information, call 801-328-42010.
LEARN HOW TO JUGGLE This free event is at 2 p.m. at Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
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PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artesian market is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 26 at the International Peace Gardens, 1000 S. 900 West. For information, visit www.slcpeoplesmarket.org.
BOCCE BALL & BBQ The community is welcome to Pioneer Park for bocce ball and barbecue at 7 p.m. on Sundays during the summer. Please bring what you would like to have thrown on the grill. Pioneer Park is at 300 W. 300 South. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
MONET TO PICASSO MINI LECTURE: "DR. ANNE JAMISON, BAUDELAIRE AND MODERN PAINTING" Hear this free mini-lecture at 3 p.m. before seeing the exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-6984.
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BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to play or sing during the onstage jam at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590.
ADULT TAP DANCE CLASSES This ongoing intermediate level dance class is in the "rhythm tap" style is taught by Debby Robertson on Mondays at Studio 600, 26 E. 600 South (between South Main and State streets). Cost is $12 per single class or $66 for a six-class punch card. For information, call 801-595-1863, 801-680-3201 or e-mail dsrapotap@sisna.com.
''TOOTSIE" The 2008 Sundance Institute Outdoor Film Festival hosts this free animated film, (PG, 1999) at sundown (around dusk) at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. Bring your blanket, chairs and snacks. There will be a different film each Monday through Aug. 25. For information, visit www.sundance.org/calendar.
CONFERENCE ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY Westminster College hosts this conference today through Wednesday in the auditorium of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. This event is free and open to the public. For information and to register, visit www.solutionwhere.com/provo/cw/showcourse.asp?634.
"SUPER AMIGOS" This free film is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, as part of the Spanish Film Series sponsored by the SLC Film Center. In English with Spanish subtitles. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts films at noon Monday-Friday. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
SOUTH SALT LAKE COMMUNITY NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME Events are from 6-9 p.m. at Granite High School, 3305 S. 500 East and include booths and displays, food, children activities, street hockey (every 30 minutes between 6-8 p.m.), K-9 dog demonstrations (7 and 8 p.m.), South Salt Lake Fire Dept. (7:30 and 9 p.m.), etc. For information, call 801-412-3217.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Buckle Busters perform old-time American fiddle music from 12:15-1 p.m. at City Creek Park, Second Avenue and State Street. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 at a different park each week. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
"MARSBOTS CAMP" The following begin today through Friday: Children entering the second and third grade this fall get the chance to investigate NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander missions, design and launch a spacecraft and Mars Lander and talk to scientists and engineers at mission control, from 1-4 p.m. today through Friday at The Utah Museum of Natural History is at 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). This camp will be offered to fourth and fifth graders 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 11-15. For information, call 801-581-5567 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.
INTERMEZZO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES "The Bach Stops Here" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Tickets are $15 or $12 for seniors and free for students with current ID. For information, call 801-832-2457 or visit www.intermezzoconcerts.org.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Today is Birthday Monday. Activities include pinochle, table tennis, exercise, Lunch and Learn, harmonica, dominoes, table tennis, computer classes, line dancing, computer classes, video yoga and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For more information, call 801-538-2084.
MONDAYS IN THE PARK CONCERT SCHEDULE Jon Rochette and Family perform Tahitian music and drumming along with the Ka Lama Mohala Hawaiian Dancers at 7 p.m. at the Chase Home Museum, in the middle of Liberty Park, 500 E. 1300 South. Bring a picnic and blanket for this free concert. For information, call the Utah Arts Council at 801-533-5760.
MONET TO PICASSO MINI LECTURE ADULT ART HISTORY CLASS this class is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. today through Aug. 8 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. The fee is $144. For information and to register, call 801-587-5433.
MONDAY FAMILY NIGHT The Salt Lake Scots and their Scottish bagpipes entertain from 6-8 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Free with admission. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CTR. Today is birthday Monday. The Red Hatters meet at 9 a.m. and a Ma Uhu Ulu cultural dance class is at 12:45 p.m. today. Activities include the barber, entertainment, ceramics, exercise, line dancing and tap dancing practice at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
MONDAY NIGHT STORY TIME Children between the ages of 2 and 8 along with a grownup can listen to stories in English and Spanish at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
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WESTPOINTE PARK'S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME This Salt Lake City neighborhood park, enter from 1100 North off Redwood Road to Morton Drive and Independence Drive to General Drive to the park, will have games, activities, First Tongan Church's Marching Band, food, etc. from 5-8:30 p.m. today. For information, call Leslie at 801-531-0600 or Jenn at 801-961-7358.
SCIENCE MOVIE NIGHT The Utah Museum of Natural History presents "Antz" (1998, PG) is at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME Families can hear stories in English and Spanish at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today for a suggested donation of $3. Activities include a Spanish class, video yoga, exercise to music, journaling, a writers' group, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and more at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts films at noon Monday-Friday. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
"JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH" SCREENING This free adventure movie is at 7 p.m. at Sweet Library, 455 F St. For information, call 801-594-8651.
FREE YOGA INSTRUCTION Intermountain Health Care hosts free yoga instruction at 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. Participants should bring their own mat. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
FREE SUMMER CONCERT AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER The Stoddard Brothers perform folk-rock from 7-9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive. Bring your own picnic. Beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Music is free and open to the public. For information, call 801-581-0098.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Jazz music from In The Pocket is from 12:15-1 p.m. at City Creek Park, Second Avenue and State Street. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place after each concert.
"PLANTING FOR FALL AND WINTER" Wasatch Community Gardens hosts this workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Tomato Garden, 800 S. 600 East. The event's free, but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. For information, visit www.wasatchgardens.org.
PARTNERS IN THE PARK Partners in the Park invites families to interact with community members, the University of Utah and community organizations, from 6-8 p.m. at Riverside Park, 739 N. 1400 West in the Lions Terrace where there will be food, activities and information. Partners in the Park is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power. For information, call Joel or Andrea at 801-972-3596 or visit www.partners.utah.edu.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today for a suggested donation of $3. Activities include a Spanish class, video yoga, exercise to music, journaling, a writer's group, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and more at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
RUMI POETRY CLUB Rumi's poetry and thought will be discussed from 7-8 p.m. at the Anderson Foothill library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-582-3250 or e-mail rumipoetryclub@earthlink.net.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK My Sisters is the Wolfgramm sisters and original members of the 1980s pop group, The Jets, perform at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, southeast corner of Stateand North Temple streets. Seating is limited, feel free to bring chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, the free concerts will be in Assembly Hall. Information, call 801-240-3323.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include an intermediate computer class, bingo, outreach, a pinochle tournament, ceramics and an open art class at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
SLCC COMMUNITY WRITING CENTER WORKSHOP "Flash Fiction: Creating a Short Story" is at 6 p.m. today, Aug. 12 and 19 for a cost of $30. "Get On Your Soapbox: Writing to Proclaim and Complain" is at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 and 14 for a cost of $20. For information and to register, call 801-957-4992.
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READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can choose a book for the librarian to read or have one-on-one time with the librarian at 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
BELLY DANCING Lady Ellen teaches belly-dancing classes Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. for $10-per-class at the Academy of Performing Arts, 3188 S. 400 East. Drop-ins are welcome. For information, call 801-486-2728 or visit www.academyofpa.org.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes (call for schedule), Healthy Eating class, live music and dancing, chess, bingo, harmonica band practice, Armenian lace instruction and foot reflexology (by appointment) at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts films at noon Monday-Friday. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
CONCERTS BY THE CREEK SERIES Blue Haiku, chamber folk music, is at 7:30 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheatre at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. Free. For information, call 801-594-8611.
SUSANNA SONNENBERG Sonnenberg will read from and sign Her Last Death at 7 p.m. at Sam Weller's Bookstore, 254 S. Main St. For information, call 801-328-2586.
"THE FUTURE OF FOOD" This free film is at 7 p.m. at the Post Theater, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., University of Utah Campus, sponsored by the SLC Film Center. The film centers around the revolution happening in the farm fields and on America's dinner tables that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
SUSAN SESSIONS RUGH Rugh will discuss the family vacation, past and present, in her book, Are We There Yet?: The Golden Age of American Family Vacations at 7 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Charley Simmons performs from 12:15-1 p.m. at City Creek Park, Second Avenue and State Street. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 at a different park each week. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes (call for schedule), Healthy Eating class, live music and dancing, chess, bingo, harmonica band practice, Armenian lace instruction and foot reflexology (by appointment) at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The thrift store is from 9 a.m.-noon today. Activities include harmonica, haircuts, circuit training, ceramics, tap dance and Tai Chi Chih. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
FREE TAX SEMINARS: SAVING FOR COLLEGE This free seminar is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
FIRST WEDNESDAYS A show-and-tell of new titles in various genres will be showcased at 10 a.m. at Anderson-Foothill library branch, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.
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PAT'S BBQ Acoustic Open Microphone Night is from 7-9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
STORYTIME IN THE PARK Librarians invite children to hear stories at 3 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 14 by the playground at Lindsey Gardens, 9th Ave. and M Street. For information, call 801-524-8200.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts films at noon Monday-Friday. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
FREE YOGA INSTRUCTION Intermountain Health Care hosts free yoga instruction at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. Participants should bring their own mat. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.
''BUGGED: IRRITATING TALES FROM OBEE CITY'' The Starry-Eyed Puppets present insect tales at 7 p.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES: NADA SURF AND TOM FITE The free Twilight concerts begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 28 at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. For information and a line-up of summer concerts, visit www.slcgov.com.

