HORNE FINE ART A reception is at 6 p.m. for "More Fresh Paint" on display through Nov. 8 at the gallery, 142 E. 800 South. Free admission. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Wed.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sat. or by appointment. For information, call 801-533-4200 or www.hornefineart.com.

PALMER'S GALLERY FINE ART Catherine Darling-Hostetter and Sandi Olson display new work during an opening reception from 6-9 p.m. today with the exhbit running through Oct. 11 at the gallery, 378 W. Broadway (300 South). Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. For information, call 801-359-4632.

WILLIAMS FINE ART A gallery stroll is from 5-9 p.m. for this exhibit by Michael Coleman at the gallery, 200 E. South Temple St., Suite 100. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30. Parking is on the building's south side, which is accessed from 200 East. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-534-0331.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The Senior Olympics is at 11 a.m. today. Activities include open ceramics, pinochle or bridge tournament, exercise class, bingo and billiards at the center 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

BALLET SHOWCASE Selected student works is at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday at the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance at University of Utah campus. Tickets range from $7-$10. For information, call the Ballet Department at 801-581-8231.

TANNER GIFT OF MUSIC "An American Songbook" will feature the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Utah Symphony and guest artists Denyce Graves ad Brian Stokes Mitchell at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Conference Center, Main Street and North Temple Street. This is a free event but tickets are required by calling 801-570-0080 or visit www.lds.org/events.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include video yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath-making class, NIA exercise, international folk dance class, a movie, general exercise, folk dancing class and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

MARC BROWN AND JUDY SIERRA/"BRISINGR" BY CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI Born to Read is a new picture book that will be presented at 4 p.m. today. Brisingr by Paolini will be released at midnight but the party begins at 10 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.

ART TALKS LECTURE AT THE SALT LAKE ART CENTER Art Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. with Adam Price talking about "The 337 Project Manifesto" in reference to the current exhibit, "Present Tense: A Post-337 Project" at the center, 20 S. W/ Temple. Free. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.

"MY FAIR LADY" Production debuts at 8 p.m. today at Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East. Performances run through Oct. 4. Times are 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sat. matinees. No Sunday performances. Ticket prices vary. For information, call 801-581-6961 or visit www.pioneertheatre.org.

PHILLIPS GALLERY A reception is from 6-9 p.m. today for Hyunmee Lee's "Touch, meditation joins gesture" exhibit on display through Oct. 10 at 444 E. 200 South. Admission is free. Hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call 801-364-8284 or visit www.phillips-gallery.com.

YWCA'S 20TH ANNUAL LEADERLUNCHEON XX This luncheon celebrates the triumphs of women in the community such as this year's recipients, Jeanette Misaka, Kaye Richards, Babs DeLay, Michele Johnson and Maria Gomez, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St. Tickets start at $50. Keynote speaker is Liz Murray who has a Lifetime movie about her life, "From Homeless to Harvard." For information, call Cassi at 801-537-8619 or visit www.ywca.com.

''OUR DIVIDED ANATOMY: RAW MOVES'' Repertory Dance Theatre presents this production at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. (300 South). Tickets are $15. For information, call 801-355-ARTS or visit www.arttix.org.

"THE OVERWHELMING" Salt Lake Acting Company opens their 2008-2009 season with this production at 8 p.m. at 168 W. 500 North. Performances run Wed.-Sun. through Oct. 12. Playwright J.T. Rogers gives a discussion following the 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets range from $13-$34. For mature audiences only. Times are as follows: 7:30 p.m. Wed. and Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. and a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 11. For information, call 801-363-0526.

PARTNERSHIP GALLERY The Howard Clark Scholarship Retrospective Exhibition has a reception from 6-9 p.m. for this exhibit that runs through Oct. 3 at the pARTnership Gallery, 534 S. 500 West. For information, visit www.finearts.utah.edu.

ART BARN & FINCH LANE GALLERY The Utah Watercolor Society will display a juried exhibit in the Park Gallery while Bad Dog Rediscovers America displays work in the Finch Lane Gallery, with a reception from 6-9 p.m. today at 54 Finch Lane (1325 E. 100 South). Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. For information, call the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801-596-5000 or visit www.slcgov.com/arts.

SALT LAKE ART CENTER A gallery stroll is at 6 p.m. for the exhibit "Present Tense: A Post-337 Project" and "Interweave: Innovations in Contemporary Basketry" through Oct. 4 at the center, 20 S. W. Temple. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.

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UTAH'S 7TH ANNUAL RECOVERY DAY Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) hosts a 5k Run/Walk for Recovery at 8 a.m. as well as family activities, food, informational booths and live music featuring House of Cards and Nazty Habit at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. For information, visit www.sarautah.org/events.

FARMERS MARKET Farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and features weekly demonstrations including today's "Fresh Pesto Fest." For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.

MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) Spy Hop Back-To-School Film Screenings is at 1 p.m.; Dog Day Afternoons are a unique and fun way for children to read to therapy animals from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.

AUDITIONS: HUNT MYSTERIES DINNER THEATER "An Oscar-Winning Confession" is seeking men and women in their 20s or 30s and a show host who might be older; "The Altos" is seeking the same sans host. Auditions are today at Embassy Suites, 110 W. 600 South. Bring a headshot and résumé. For information and to schedule an appointment, e-mail Beth at bethb@xmission.com.

FREE CLASS ON PUBLISHING FAMILY HISTORIES "Preparing Your Family History," "Getting Your History Ready for Publication," "Printing a Book Using the Personal Ancestral File Genealogy Software" is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Family History Library, on West Temple. Free parking is available in the lot at 119 W. North Temple St. (behind the Museum of Church History and Art). For information and to register, call 801-240-4950 or e-mail FHLClassReg@familysearch.org.

MONET TO PICASSO FILM SERIES & THIRD SATURDAY EVENT "Amants de Montparnasse" is a free 1958 film is at 1 p.m. and "Kites" is a free event from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr. For information, call 801-587-5433.

20TH ANNIVERSARY WALK FOR LIFE The Utah AIDS Foundation hosts this 10K walk at 9:30 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the northwest corner of Liberty Park, 900 South and 500 East. The walk ends at the park. For information and to register, visit www.utahaids.org.

LITTLE HANDS: BABY SIGNING BASICS Participants can learn the basics of sign language to communicate with their baby at 2 p.m. at Sweet Library, 455 F St. For information, call 801-594-8651.

DAY-RIVERSIDE EVENT(S) Teens play Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution from 1-4 p.m.; 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. For information, call 801-594-8632.

ART TALKS LECTURE AT THE SALT LAKE ART CENTER Davey Davis and Allie Johnstone presents a free informal talk following the screening of "The 337 Project" at 4 p.m. at Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple St. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.

CHORAL SHOWCASE The University of Utah Singers, A Cappella Choir and Womans Chorus perform at 7:30 p.m. at Libby Gardner Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle. General admission at the door is $7.50. For information, call 801-581-7100.

"THE LEGEND OF THE THREE SISTERS" This garden adventure for ages 4-12 with a caregiver is at 10 a.m. at Em's Sprout House at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Admission applies. No registration required. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.

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"THE MUSIC OF DICK WUNDER: A 55-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE" Art songs, church anthems and solos, excerpts from cantatas and opera sketches will be presented by a 30-member chorus at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary at Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 S. 1700 East. Free, but an offering will be taken to help the church's recent expansion and renovation. For information, call 801-487-7576 or 801-268-6546.

PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artesian market is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 at International Peace Gardens, 1000 S. 900 West. For information, visit www.slcpeoplesmarket.org.

FILM FRONT SCREENINGS This student-run organization brings 35 mm prints of foreign films to the screen at 7 p.m. at Orson Spencer Hall, University of Utah Campus. Free. For information, call 801-585-5127 or www.finearts.utah.edu.

MONET TO PICASSO MINI LECTURE: DR. ANNE JAMISON This free 30-minute mini-lecture on Baudelaire and Modern Painting is at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-587-5433.

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BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to "bring their ax or their pipes" and join the jam on stage at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER The photography club meets at 10:45 a.m. today. Other activities include Lunch and Learn, pinochle, table tennis, exercise, harmonica, Mexican 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.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Superior Slumber with C. Avery is at 11 a.m. today. Activities include "Living Well with Chronic Conditions" presentation, leather work class, the barber, ceramics, exercise, line dancing and tap dancing practice at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

SALT LAKE WRITERS GROUP Participants with an emphasis on fiction and poetry can meet and receive informal, constructive and friendly feedback at 7:30 p.m. today at the Newman Center, 1300 E. 200 South. For information, call 801-209-4730 or e-mail slc writers group@q.com.

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BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME Families can hear stories in English and Spanish at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER A Fall Buffet is at 11 a.m. Sept. 23 followed by entertainment by the Music Makers. Activities include haircuts, a Spanish class, yoga, exercise to music, journaling, a writer's group, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and bridge at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include outreach, an intermediate computer class, bingo, choir practice, a pinochle tournament, ceramics, an open art class, open exercise rooms and billiards at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

SOUNDS OF SEPTEMBER Seamus performs a free concert series at 7:30 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.

ANNUAL UNICEF POTLUCK DINNER "The Experience of a Long-Serving UN (United Nation) Official" by Robert Hopkins is at 6 p.m. at the Sugar House Garden Center in Sugar House Park, 1600 E. 2100 South. A suggested donation is $5 and please bring a potluck dish to share. Last names A-J should bring a main dish, K-R should bring a salad and S-Z should bring a dessert. For information, call Maxine at 801-277-7493.

WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT This University of Utah band performs at 7:30 p.m. at Libby Gardner Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle. General admission at the door is $7.50. For information, call 801-581-7100.

JEFFERY BYRD A performance by Byrd at 7:30 p.m. today in the multi-purpose court of the Delores Dore Eccles Health, Wellness and Athletics Center (west entrance). A lecture by Byrd is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gore Auditorium of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business, both at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Free. For information, visit www.westminstercollege.edu.

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RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS PARADE "The Great Circus Parade" is at noon that will head west on 100 S. 400 West to Rio Grande Street, up to 50 North back to 400 West and returning to the animal compound at the EnergySolutions Arena.

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.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A Western farewell party and Dutch oven dinner is from 4:30-6 p.m. today. Activities include the barber, a book club, a sing-a-long, circuit training, harmonica, ceramics, tap dance and Tai Chi Chih. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include foot reflexology (by appointment), table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes (call for schedule), video yoga, live music and dancing, harmonica band practice and chess or bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

CAMBRIA EVANS Evans will sign her new Halloween picture book, Bone Soup, at 7 p.m. at the King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: INTERFAITH CLERGY SEMINAR A free seminar is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

SENIOR MOVIE AFTERNOON Seniors can now see free monthly movies at Main Library -"Blood Work" (2002) featuring Clint Eastwood is at 2 p.m. in the library conference center, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.

CHEKHOV'S SPIRITS Selected short readings with Joel Long, poet and English teacher, begin at 7 p.m. on level 4 in Special Collections at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.

SENIOR CENTER BOOK GROUP Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations - One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson will be discussed at 10:30 a.m. at the Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-944-7656.

COUNTY-WIDE AUTHOR VISIT: CINDA WILLIAMS CHIMA Patrons of all county-wide libraries are invited to meet Williams Chima, author of the popular Heir series, at 7 p.m. at West Jordan Library, 1970 W. 7800 South. For information, call 801-944-7646.

THE FARMER'S FORMAL Feast on organic and fresh vegetables from Wasatch Community Gardens and enjoy drinks and a silent auction at 6:30 p.m. at Pierpont Place, 163 Pierpont Ave. Tickets are $50. For information, call 801-359-2658 or visit www.wasatchgardens.org.

''A WATERBIRD TALK'' The Utah Symphony featuring baritone Timothy Jones and Keith Lockhart, conductor, perform at 8 p.m. today and Thursday in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Tickets are $25. For information, visit www.utahsymphony.org.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS "Over The Top" is a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular debuting at 7 p.m. today, 7 p.m. Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the EnergySolutions Arena. Tickets range from $10-$82 for reserved seats. An hour before showtime, families can see the free all access pre-show and animal show. For information, call 801-325-SEAT or visit the boxoffice or www.ringling.com.

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC: RESERVATIONS ONLY Veterinarians from the Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will safely fix your pet at the Salt Lake County Animal Services, 3900 S. 511 West. Purchase reservations at the shelter prior to Sept. 24 by calling 801-559-1115. For information on the condition of your pet, call 1-866-738-7349 or visit www.utahpets.org.

ART EXHIBITS A reception is at 7 p.m. today for new work by Hadley Rampton and a glass display by Sardina Jones is on exhibit from through Oct. 25 at the Sweet Library, 455 F St. For information, call 801-594-8651.

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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.

JEFFERY BYRD A free lecture by Byrd is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gore Auditorium of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business, both at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. For information, visit www.westminstercollege.edu.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS "Over The Top" is a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular debuting at 7 p.m. today, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the EnergySolutions Arena. Tickets range from $82-$10 for reserved seats. An hour before showtime, families can see the free all access pre-show and animal show. For information, call 801-325-SEAT or visit the boxoffice or www.ringling.com.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include karaoke, a beginning computer class, the walking group, bingo, scrapbooking, Bunka handwork art class, Sit and Be Fit, open ceramics and a Tongan health issues presentation at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: "CANVAS" This free film discusses women with schizophrenia and will be screened at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

NO REQUIRED READING A show-and-tell of new books and old favorites is at 11 a.m. at Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.

COUNTY-WIDE LIBRARY EVENT: KICK OFF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH ARCHIE! Patrons of all county-wide libraries are invited to hear Bill Galvan, artist of the Archies comics, at 3:30 p.m. today at Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, or at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Anyone wanting to talk to Bill (briefly) about their art, can bring your sketchbooks or portfolios. For information, call 801-943-4636.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include oil painting, blood pressure and blood sugar clinic (9:30 a.m.), PACE gentle arthritis exercise, exercise with U of U sports science students, a chorus class, bridge and 20-minute massages by appointment at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

CLARK PLANETARIUM "SWINGIN' ON A STAR" GALA This gala is from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the planetarium, 110 S. 400 West. Tickets are $125. For information, call Cynthia at 801-456-4970.

NIKOLAIS DANCE THEATRE "TOWER" is the latest from this dance theater at 7:30 p.m. today through Sept. 27 (2 p.m. matinee Sept. 27) at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. Tickets range from $15-$30. Recommended for ages 8 and older. For information, call 801-297-4241 or visit www.ririewoodbury.com.

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TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include video yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath-making class, NIA exercise, international folk dance class, a movie, general exercise, folk dancing class and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

"MY FAIR LADY" This production debuts at 8 p.m. today at Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East. Performances run through Oct. 4. Times are 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sat. matinees. No Sunday performances. Ticket prices vary. For information, call 801-581-6961 or visit www.pioneertheatre.org.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS "Over The Top" is a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. today, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the EnergySolutions Arena. Tickets start at $10 for reserved seats. An hour before showtime, families can see the free all access pre-show and animal show. For information, call 801-325-SEAT or visit the boxoffice or www.ringling.com.

COUNTY-WIDE LIBRARY EVENT: KICK OFF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH ARCHIE! Patrons of all county-wide libraries are invited to hear Bill Galvan, artist of the Archies comics, at 3:30 p.m. today at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Anyone wanting to talk to Bill (briefly) about their art, please bring sketchbooks or portfolios. For information, call 801-943-4636.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Friday Forum presents Katie Pierce and "The Lake Effect" at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include a genealogy class on the computer, crocheting group, exercise, bingo and a bridge or pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

BONSAI SHOW Members of the Bonsai Club will display their collections of trees today through Sept. 28 at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Admission applies. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Norwegian soprano Veslem¿y Fluge Berg and her pianist, Audun Kayser will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. This is a free event for individuals 8 and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.