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SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The Thrift Store is open from 9 a.m. to noon today. A trip to Kingsbury Hall to see MOMIX is at 9 a.m. Activities include exercise, bingo and a bridge or pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
"UTAH STORIES: AN EVENING OF TELLERS AND THEIR TALES" Dr. Emil Wolfgramm will give a Tongan narrative performance of The Tupaheo and Wayne Gardner, a Ute tribal member, poet and guitarist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. Free. For information, call 801-521-3819 or visit www.kensandersbooks.com.
''MY FAIR LADY'' The final performances of this musical are today and Saturday at Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East. Ticket prices vary. For information, call 801-581-6961 or visit www.pioneertheatre.org.
''THE MESSENGERS'' Repertory Dance Theatre presents "Mythical Hunters" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. (300 South). Tickets range from $30 to $10. For information, call 801-355-ARTS or visit www.arttix.org or www.rdtutah.org.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include video yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath-making class, NIA exercise, an international folk dance class, a movie, general exercise and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
SUGAR HOUSE STROLL Free live music, visual art, dance and more are from 5 to 9 p.m. at 2100 South and 1100 East and the surrounding area. For information, call Amy at 801-673-2974.
PERFORMING DANCE COMPANY FALL CONCERT This fall concert by students and faculty of the University of Utah is at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and Oct. 9 through 11 at the Marriott Center for Dance. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for students, faculty, staff and seniors. For information, call the Modern Dance Department at 801-581-7327.
ARCHIE'S FRESHMAN YEAR Archie comic artist Bill Galvan will hold an artist seminar from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
LITTLE HANDS: BABY SIGNING BASICS This free class is at 11 a.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
"PRACTICING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IN GREATER SALT LAKE" This workshop is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third floor at the Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South. Cost is $30 with lunch or $15 without. For information, call Allie Kesler at 801-608-4508 or alliekesler@gmail.com.
LEEANN RIMES Country performer Rimes will perform at 8 p.m. at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple St. For tickets, call 801-355-2787.
CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION CENTER ORIENTATION Learn about print and electronic resources from 11 a.m. to noon on Level Three of the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.
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FARMERS MARKET The farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature the demonstration "Food and Art For Kids, By Kids." For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.
MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) Dog Day Afternoons allow children to read to therapy animals from 1 to 3 p.m. The Dewey Lecture Series presents Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto, The Magician's Assistant and Run, at 7:30 p.m. The Mainly Reading Group will discuss Bel Canto by Ann Patchett at 10 a.m. The Eid Al-Fitr Islamic Holiday Celebration is at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
DAY-RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY EVENT Children can read to therapy animals at 1 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.
ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES: COMMUNITY SIDEWALK CHALK DRAWING DAY A reception is at 3:30 p.m. today for this traveling exhibit of photographs taken by Salt Lake City high school students at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.
''A NIGHT OF ... UNITY, COMMUNITY & HARMONY'' Draper's Juan Diego Catholic High School hosts this community event at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City. Partiers can see student talent, dancing, dinner and a charity auction. Tickets are $75. For information, call 801-984-7287.
RING AROUND THE ROSE SERIES Repertory Dance Theatre presents the weird and wonderful music of Harry Partch at 11 a.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. Tickets are $5, children 2 and younger are free. For information, call 801-355-ARTS.
NO GIRLS ALLOWED! Boys can meet at 2 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. To register in advance, call 801-594-8640.
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PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artisan market is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 26 at the International Peace Gardens, 1000 S. 900 West. For information, visit www.slcpeoplesmarket.org.
2008 ECCLES ORGAN FESTIVAL Todd Wilson, of Indiana University, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple St. Free. For information, call 801-328-8941.
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BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to perform 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.
OPEN HOUSE FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Prospective transfer students must RSVP today for a free open house at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Tanner Atrium of the Emma Eccles Jones conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. For information, call 801-832-2200 or e-mail admission@westminstercollege.edu.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Today is birthday Monday. Those celebrating a birthday in October should make their free lunch reservation by Friday. Other activities include Lunch and Learn, the photography club, pinochle, table tennis, exercise, harmonica, Mexican dominoes, computer classes, line dancing, video yoga and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For more information, call 801-538-2084.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include a presentation on "Living Well with Chronic Conditions," a leather work class, the barber, ceramics, exercise, line dancing and tap dancing at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
AUDITIONS: "MESSIAH" The Grand Theatre holds auditions for "Messiah" soloists at 6:30 p.m. today in the Grand Theatre Alumni room at the Salt Lake Community College Grand Theater, 1575 S. Main St. Soloists should prepare a classical or gospel-style song. An accompanist will be provided. For information and to reserve an audition time, call the box office at 801-957-3322.
''ONE NIGHT TWO WORLDS'' The Westminster College Chamber Singers and the Tianjin Conservatory of Music Choir perform at 8 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. For information, call 801-832-2457 or visit www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.
"THE OVERWHELMING" A free reading of "Charm," by Kathleen Cahill, is at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in conjunction with this play at the Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North. Performances run Wednesday through Sunday through Oct. 12. Tickets range from $13 to $34. For mature audiences only. For information, call 801-363-0526.
FILMS TO SEE BEFORE YOU VOTE SERIES "Niños de la Tierra de Nadie (Children of No Mans Land)" is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
MONDAY NIGHT STORYTIME Children 2 to 8, along with a grown-up, 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.
JON SCIESZKA Scieszka will sign his new memoir Knucklehead from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. The book is intended for readers 10 and older. For information, call 801-484-9100.
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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.
RUMI POETRY CLUB Rumi's poetry and thoughts will be discussed from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-582-3250 or e-mail rumipoetryclub@earthlink.net.
HOME BUYER AND CONSUMER CREDIT SEMINARS IN SPANISH A Home Buyer and Consumer Credit Seminar is from 7 to 8 p.m. and a Consumer Credit Seminar is from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Both classes are in Spanish. For information, call 801-524-8200.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER 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.
SUPER COMPOSTER SERIES This series will provide in-depth instruction and understanding of the compost process, today, Oct. 14, 21 and 25. For more information, including time and location, call 801-359-2658 or visit www.wasatchgardens.org.
"DIGNITY THROUGH WORK" RECOGNITION EVENT The Columbus Community Center will recognize businesses and individuals with a breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St. For information and to RSVP, call Stephanie at 801-262-1994, Ext. 136 or visit www.columbuscommunitycenter.org.
BARLOWGIRL IN THE MILLION VOICES TOUR BarlowGirl headlines this contemporary Christian music tour, with special guests Jimmy Needham and Brooke Barrettsmith, at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake, 480 W. Century Drive (4500 South). Tickets range from $14.50 for groups of 10 or more to $24.50. For information, call 801-814-4645 or 801-264-9999 or visit www.calvaryslc.org.
FILMS TO SEE BEFORE YOU VOTE SERIES This free film, "Where We Stand: America's School in the 21st Century," is at 7 p.m. at the Post Theater, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., University of Utah Campus. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
SCIENCE MOVIE NIGHT The Utah Museum of Natural History presents "Winged Migration" at 6:30 p.m., followed by Bruce Thompson, Tracy Aviary's Education Director, at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.
AMIGOS Y LIBROS Spanish speakers are invited to join this book club discussion of Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes at 7 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER "This I Believe" is a writing workshop at 10 a.m. today. Activities include ceramics, outreach, choir practice, open art class, bingo, an intermediate computer class and a pinochle tournament at the center 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER All seniors are welcome to participate in senior gourmet cooking classes with free samples at 10 a.m. today and Oct. 14 at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
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MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This group will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Utah Cancer Foundation, 3838 S. 700 East. Men with all types of cancer are welcome. For information, call 801-580-2499 or visit www.utahcancerfoundation.org.
READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can 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 Activities include a beginning computer class, a podiatry clinic, the barber, circuit training, harmonica, ceramics, tap dance and Tai Chi. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
"HANDS OF SODOM" The Westminster College Theatre Department presents this play at 7:30 p.m. today through Oct. 11 in the Dumke Student Theatre of the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Free. For information, call 801-832-2457 or visit www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include foot reflexology by appointment, table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes, 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.
"STATE BY STATE: A PANORAMIC PORTRAIT OF AMERICA" This book is now a 35-minute feature film focusing on the 50 authors and artists featured at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.
LOANS FOR THE START-UP BUSINESS OWNER This workshop will show participants what information is needed to apply for a loan from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
SENIOR MOVIE AFTERNOON Seniors can now see free monthly movies such as "Cocoon" at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
AMIGOS Y LIBROS Spanish speakers are invited to join this book club discussion of Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER "Living With Hearing Loss" is a class at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
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PAT'S BBQ Acoustic Open Microphone Night is from 7 to 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.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER An Oktoberfest buffet is at 11:30 a.m. with entertainment by "The Hungry Four." Activities include karaoke, a beginning computer class, the walking group, bingo, scrapbooking, a 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.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Free legal assistance is at 11 a.m. by appointment. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers/Emerson Kennedy Ditch group meets at 1 p.m. Activities include oil painting, a blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, gentle arthritis exercise, exercise with U. of U. sports medicine students, a chorus class, bridge and 20-minute massages by appointment at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
A RECITATION OF BOOK 1 OF VERGIL'S "AENEID" IN LATIN Mark Miner will give a free recitation at noon in the Malmsen Amphitheatre at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. For information, visit www.utahsymphony.org.
FILMS TO SEE BEFORE YOU VOTE SERIES This free film, "Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure," is at 7 p.m. at the Post Theater, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., University of Utah Campus. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
NO GIRLS ALLOWED! Boys can meet at 4 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. To register in advance, call 801-594-8632.
"HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR HOME'S HISTORY" Participants will learn how to use primary and secondary research sources such as titles, tax files and census records to discover their home's history from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sweet Library, 455 F St. For information, call 801-594-8651.
''HARMONICA RENDEZVOUS'' A number of harmonica clubs and groups will entertain at 1 p.m. at the Columbus Senior Center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
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PERFORMING DANCE COMPANY FALL CONCERT This fall concert by students and faculty is at 7:30 p.m. today and Oct. 11 at the Marriott Center for Dance. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for students, faculty, staff and seniors. For information, call the Modern Dance Department at 801-581-7327.
NIKKI GIOVANNI Giovanni will sign Hip Hop Speaks to Children, her new picture book celebrating poetry with a beat, at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.
JEAN HOWARD AND SARA CALDIERO-OERTLI A free poetry reading and signing is at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-521-3819 or visit www.kensandersbooks.com.
"TAKING STEPS" This production is at 7:30 p.m. today through Oct. 11 or at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12 in Studio 115 (building next to the bookstore) at the University of Utah. Tickets range from $6 to $10. For information, call 801-581-7100.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A bus will leave for the Senior Expo at 8:45 a.m. today. Activities include blood pressure and glucose checks, exercise, bingo and a bridge or pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
"ON STAGE ALASKA" This community event, presented by Holland America Cruise Lines, will focus on Alaska and the Yukon and feature a live performance by Alaska Experts at 6:30 p.m. at Homewood Suites, 423 W. 300 South. Accessible to those with disabilities. Free admission. For information, call Amanda at 801-453-6603.
HAUNTED VILLAGE This haunted attraction opens at 7 p.m. today through Oct. 31 at This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Not recommended for children 12 and younger. For information, call 801-582-1847 or visit www.thisistheplace.org.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES The Utah Premiere Brass, a British-style brass band, 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.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include video yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath-making class, NIA exercise, an international folk dance class, a movie, general exercise and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
''LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT MUSIC'' The Utah Symphony and Hannu Lintu, conductor, perform this Finnish concerto at 8 p.m. today and Oct. 11 at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple St. Tickets range from $16 to $60. For information, call 801-355-ARTS (2787) or visit www.utahsymphony.org.
FIFTH ANNUAL LOTUS FESTIVAL This free community celebration will feature a Tibetan folk dance, martial arts demonstrations, a rare Buddhist relics exhibit, children's crafts, a silent auction and more from 5 to 9 p.m. at 740 S. 300 West. For information, call 801-328-4629, 801-355-6375 or visit www.urgyensamtenling.org or www.redlotusschool.com.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER This walk is at 9 a.m. Oct. 11 at Liberty Park, 600 E. 1000 South. For information and to sign up, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.
SALT LAKE CITY CROP WALK This five-mile walk is at 9 a.m. Oct. 11 along the Jordan River Parkway at the Redwood Trailhead, approximately 2320 S. 900 West. Walkers are encouraged to bring a can of food to donate to the Utah Food Bank. For information, call the Rev. Gordon Young at 801-965-8484 or visit www.cropwalk.org.
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"CAN"STRUCTION¨ 2008 This international community service project runs through Oct. 17 in the Urban Room at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-978-2452 or visit www.utahfoodbank.org.
BODY WORLDS 3 This exhibit runs through Jan. 11 at The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South. Tickets are $22 for adults, $16 for chilren 13 to 18, $19.50 for students with ID and seniors and free to infants. For information call 801-220-1100 or 1-888-695-0888 or visit www.theleonardo.org.
ART EXHIBIT Chinese oil paintings by George Chen are on display Oct. 4 through Nov. 8, with a reception at 2 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
OCTOBER FREE FIX SPECIAL No More Homeless Pets is offering a voucher program to fix cats and dogs in low-income households. To see eligibility rules, visit www.utahpets.org.
LAUGHING STOCK Laughing Stock collaborative improv comedy is at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Off-Broadway Theater, 272 S. Main St. For information, call 801-355-4628 or visit www.theobt.com.
EXHIBITS/EVENTS AT THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Exhibits include "Putting DNA to Work" through Oct. 12 and "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place." Admission is $6 for adults and $3.50 for seniors and children 3 to 12. The museum is located at 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). For information, call 801-581-6927 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Opening Oct. 3 is "An Innermost Journey: The Art of Shauna Cook Clinger." Opening Oct. 18 is "Changing Identity: Recent Works by Women Artists from Vietnam." Ongoing exhibits include: "A Fragile Empire: Rome and Her Glass," "Africa: Arts of a Continent" and "Journeys Through Asian Art." The museum is located at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.
TRACY AVIARY Events include Avian Alcove with crafts and games at noon, 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wildlife Encounter Zone and Amazon Adventure ($2) at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The aviary is at 589 E. 1300 South. Most events are free with admission. For information on feeding fish to the pelicans, admission, activities and more, call 801-596-8500 or visit www.tracyav
