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''THRILLER'' Odyssey Dance Theatre performs this Halloween concert at 7:30 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. President's Circle. Tickets range from $40 to $20. Children 6 and younger are not permitted. For information, call 801-581-7100 or visit www.odysseydance.com.
''FEED THE FEAR'' Bring a non-perishable food item to the ticket office and receive a $1 discount on admission at the Castle of Chaos, 3300 S. 120 West. Hours for this haunted attraction are 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays or from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For information, visit www.castleofchaos.com.
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.
''DRACULA VS. THE HUNCHBACK'' AND LAUGHING STOCK (IMPROV COMEDY) The final performances of "Dracula vs. the Hunchback" are at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday with tickets ranging from $8 to $16. 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.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A Halloween party is at 11 a.m. today. Activities include a gratitude workshop, exercise, bingo and a bridge or pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
HAUNTED VILLAGE Today is the final day for the village at 7 p.m. at This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave. Admission is $15, with discount tickets available at Macey's and Dan's supermarkets. This village is not recommended for children 12 and younger. For information, call 801-582-1847 or visit www.thisistheplace.org.
RUMI'S POETRY PAINTING EXHIBITION Japanese artist Setsuko Yoshida displays his paintings through Saturday at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR OVERNIGHT Children with an adult chaperone can spend the night at the Utah Museum of Natural History from 6:30 p.m. today to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 1 at 1390 E. President's Circle. Cost ranges from $40 to $15. For those who do not wish to stay overnight, an Early Departure Package is available. For information, call Shelli at 801-581-6927
"WELCOME HOME, JENNY SUTTER" The final performances of this Pygmalion Theatre Company production are at 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. Tickets are $20, $12 for students or $15 with military ID. For information, call 801-355-ARTS or visit www.pygmalionproductions.org.
BRUCKNER'S 4TH-A BIG BRASS SHOW David Angus is the conductor as the Utah Symphony performs at 8 p.m. today and Nov. 1 at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple St. Tickets range from $60 to $16. For information, call 801-533-6683, visit the box office or www.utahsymphony.org.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER A free pancake breakfast is from 9 to 10 a.m. and a Halloween party and costume contest is at 11 a.m. at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
"NOISES OFF" This comedy opens at 8 p.m. today at Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East. Performances run through Nov. 15. Times are 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday matinees. Ticket prices vary. For information, call 801-581-6961 or visit www.pioneertheatre.org.
"A FRIGHTFULLY GOOD BUT NOT TOO SCARY HALLOWEEN" PROGRAM Participants can join the librarians in stories, songs and Halloween crafts at 4 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
"GHOULISHLY READING" Scary stories will be read by a ghoul and a witch at 4 p.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
9TH & 9TH HALLOWEEN EVENT The second annual "No Bones About It" will occur in the 9th & 9th area (800 to 1100 East) as participating merchants host trick-or-treaters from 4 to 6 p.m. today. There will be a pet costume at the University Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic Center. For information, call The Square Nest at 801-363-3240.
RICO FOOD DRIVE To replenish the Utah Food Bank, Rico Brand Mexican foods is inviting the community to bring three cans of non-perishable foods to Cafe Rico, 545 W. 700 South and receive a 16 oz. specialty coffee, hot chocolate or tea in return during cafe hours, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Nov. 15. For information, call 801-983-6692.
"DRACULA'S GRAND MASQUERADE BALL: DEADLY WEDDED BLISS" Hunt Mysteries presents this dinner show at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at the University Park Marriott, 480 Wakara Way. Tickets for the show and dinner start at $42.50. For information, visit www.huntmysteries.com.
HALLOWEEN HOOT AT TRACY AVIARY This event is 4-8 p.m. at the aviary, 589 E. 1300 South. A bird show is at 5 p.m. Admission is $1 per child, free to adults. For information, call 801-596-8500.
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UTAH ARTS ALLIANCE GALLERY & ART CENTER "So Loudly I Heard the Silent Voice" is a mixed-media show by Jodi Monaco at the Utah Arts Alliance Gallery & Art Center, 127 S. Main St. The exhibit concludes today. For information, call 801-651-3937.
DOG-DAY AFTERNOONS Dog Day Afternoons allow children to read to therapy animals in a positive and non-threatening environment at 1 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North and at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8632 or 801-594-8623.
MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) The Hindu Diwali Festival (Festival of Lights) is from 2 to 4 p.m. The Mainly Reading Book Club will discuss The Audacity of Hope or Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama at 10 a.m. The Language Exchange is at 10 a.m. Dog Day Afternoons are from 1 to 3 p.m. The Dewey Lecture Series welcomes Joy Harjo, American Indian Poet, at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
ORCHID SHOW AND SALE The Utah Orchid Society will display orchids today and Sunday with a "Culture and Care of Orchids" class at 2:30 p.m. today at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Admission applies. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
WILD BIRDS OF THE AMERICAN WETLANDS EXHIBITION Rosalie Winard has traveled by foot, boat and ATV photographing America's wetland birds and their habitats. This exhibit runs through Feb. 22, 2009 at the Utah Museum of Natural History, 1390 E. President's Circle. For information, call Shelli at 801-581-6927
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES A 364-voice women's choir, "We Also Sing," presents two performances at 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. This is a free event for individuals 8 and older, however tickets are required. For information on obtaining free tickets, call 801-570-0080 or visit www.lds.org/events.
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ECCLES ORGAN FESTIVAL Olivier Vernet of St. Nicolas Cathedral, Monaco, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple St. Free. For information, call 801-328-8941.
FILM FRONT SCREENINGS This student-run organization brings 35 mm prints of foreign films to the screen at 7 p.m. today and Nov. 9 at Orson Spencer Hall, University of Utah Campus. Free. For information, call 801-585-5127, or visit www.finearts.utah.edu.
INTERNATIONAL MARKET Imported international wares are for sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 16 at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. Multi-ethnic vendors are welcome. For vendor information, e-mail downtowninternationalmarket@gmail.com.
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BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to play 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.
BAKING CLASSES Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays as follows: "Flat Breads" such as bumpy foccocia, today. "Dinner Rolls and Croissants," Nov. 10. Classes are at House of Bread, 2005 E. 2700 South. Cost is $35 for one class or $65 for two classes. Participants can take home what they make as well as recipes. To register and for information, call 801-466-1758.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Today is birthday Monday. Activities include exercise to Richard Simmons, Lunch and Learn, pinochle, table tennis, exercise, computer classes, line dancing, video yoga and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For more information, call 801-538-2084.
ZOOMANIA Families can see live exotic animals at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-944-7656.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Activities include individual computer classes, tai chi, line dancing, bingo, Wii sports and more daily at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
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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 How-To Tuesday is at 12:15 p.m. Participants can make their own bath salts, lip balm or bird feeders. Flu shots will be given from 1 to 4 p.m. Shots are free for those 60 and older with an insurance card or $20 without. Medicine checks are from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. today. Activities include haircuts, harmonica lessons, a Spanish class, yoga, exercise to music, table tennis, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and bridge at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
HOME BUYER AND CONSUMER CREDIT SEMINARS IN SPANISH A Home Buyer and Consumer Credit Seminar, from 7 to 8 p.m., and a Consumer Credit Seminar, is from 8 to 9 p.m., will be held in Spanish at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
DISCOVERY BOOK GROUP Adults will discuss short stories by Alice Munro at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-944-7656.
HOW TO SAVE FOR COLLEGE USING THE 529 PLAN Participants can learn how to use the Utah Educational Savings Plan at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
AMIGOS Y LIBROS Spanish speakers are invited to discuss the book La Malinche by Laura Esquivel at 7 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 52131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
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READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can choose a book for the librarian to read at 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include foot reflexology (by appointment), table tennis, 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.
"MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING" This Shakespearean comedy is at 7:30 p.m. today through Nov. 9, Nov. 13-16 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Babcock Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East (lower level of Pioneer Memorial Theatre). Tickets range from $13 to $7. For information, call 801-581-7100.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Mary Sanger will talk about her experiences in New Zealand at 11 a.m. at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
SALT LAKE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING "Zoonotic Disease" is the subject for this town meeting at 7 p.m. at the Whitmore Library Auditorium, 2197 Fort Union Blvd. For information and to RSVP, call Dr. Katie Domann at 801-943-2154.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission Agenda hosts a briefing and dinner at 5 p.m. in Room 126 at the City/County Building, 451 S. State St. For information, call Cecily at 801-535-6189.
HEALTH HOT TOPICS @ THE LIBRARY Experts will talk about "Mapping the Brain" with the use of new medical imaging techniques, 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 a variety of genres will be at 10 a.m. at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.
WORLDANCE : CULTURAL MIGRATIONS Eastern Arts presents WorlDance : Cultural Migrations featuring music and dance from the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe and the Middle East at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle. Tickets are $10 per person or $5 for seniors or students. For information, call 801-581-7100, 801-485-5824, or visit www.EasternArtists.com.
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TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Manicures and pedicures are by appointment today. Activities include oil painting, a photography class, a blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, PACE, 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.
STANFORD OLSEN The Virtuoso Series presents this tenor at 7:30 p.m. at Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 E. President's Circle at the University of Utah campus. Tickets are $25 for general admission or $10 for students. For information, call 801-581-7100.
HOME BUYER AND CONSUMER CREDIT SEMINARS 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. For information, call 801-524-8200.
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.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER The Wendover trip is at 7:15 a.m. for a cost of $15. This will be the last trip of the season. The center is at 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
"FIRST ENVIRONMENT: ECOLOGICAL THREATS TO WOMEN'S FERTILITY" The Bastian Foundation Diversity Lecture Series presents this free lecture by Dr. Sandra Steingraber at 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. For information, visit www.utahdiplomacy.org.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EVENING OF HONORS DINNER GALA A reception honoring Gary L. Crocker and Scott C. Ulbrich is at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Black-tie dress. For information and to RSVP, call 801-536-0990.
WINE TASTING Vanguard Media Group and the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce host a wine tasting at 5 p.m. at Flaming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 20 S. 400 West. Cost is $10 per person for hors d'oeuvres or $14 per person for the wine pairings. For information and to make reservations, call 801-355-3704.
AUTHORS LIVE: ROSE JOHNSON-TSOSIE Johnson-Tsosie, author of Finding Helen: A Navajo Miracle, will speak at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
BOOKS TO DIE FOR This month's discussion is Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
DIALOGUE ON DISCRIMINATION SERIES "Poverty" will be discussed at 6 p.m. at the Sorenson Multicultural Center, 855 W. California Ave. (1300 South).
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ART EXHIBIT Today is the final day to preview the mixed oils and acrylics exhibit by John Snell at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
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.
UTAH DANCING WITH THE STARZZ Miss USA Crystle Stewart hosts this Best Buddies Utah event as local celebrities dance with their partners as well as with Buddy Starzz at 7:15 p.m. (a silent auction and reception is at 6 p.m.) Nov. 8 at the Little America Hotel Ballroom, 500 S. Main St. Tickets are $50. Black tie optional. For information, call Ginger at 801-597-1050, or visit www.bestbuddiesutah.org.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Pianist Elizabeth Cox Ballantyne 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.
CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION CENTER ORIENTATION The City Library Foundation Center has an orientation on 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.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER A free trip (must sign up in advance) to Kingsbury Hall to see the African Children's Choir is at 9:15 a.m. today. The center is at 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
MEGAN MCDONALD McDonald, creator of the popular Judy Moody books, will sign books and visit with young readers from 4 to 6 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.
AUTHORS LIVE: DR. DEVRA DAVIS This author of When Smoke Ran Like Water will speak at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
UTAH BALLET The Utah Ballet performs at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance at the University of Utah campus. Tickets range from $10 to $7. For information, call the Ballet Department at 801-581-8231.
ELGAR'S CELLO CONCERTO Arild Remmereit will be the conductor for celloist Natalie Clein for her performance at 8 p.m. today and Nov. 8 at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple St. Tickets range from $60 to $16. For information, call 801-533-6683, visit the box office or www.utahsymphony.org.
SCIENTIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT: DERINNA KOPP Kopp will show how physical anthropologists reconstruct the life of individuals by examining skeletons and using the latest forensic techniques from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Natural History, 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). Admission applies. For information, call 801-581-6927 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.
UTAH PIPE BAND CONCERT The sound of bagpipes by the Utah Pipe Band and a performance by the Utah Premier Brass Band is at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the University of Utah Fine Arts Center, 370 S. 1530 East. Tickets are $10 per person or $45 for a family of six and may be purchased at the door. For information, call Cheri at 801-830-9221, or visit www.pipesanddrums@utahpipeband.org.
KUED READING MARATHON "Be Curious With George" the theme for this children's event at 3 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
''ISRAEL AT 60'' This art exhibit is a collection of historic photographs from the archives of the Magnum Photos agency, presented in partnership between Mayor Ralph Becker's office and the United Jewish Federation of Utah. Michael Mattis will lecture at 4:30 p.m. today and photographer Kent Miles will lecture at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, at the City/County Building, 451 S. State St. Enter at the 200 East entrance, first floor. The exhibit runs through Dec. 13. For information, visit www.ujfslc.org.
ART BARN AND FINCH LANE GALLERY The Utah Watercolor Society displays a juried exhibit in the Park Gallery, while Bad Dog Rediscovers America displays work through today in the Finch Lane Gallery, 54 Finch Lane (1325 E. 100 South). Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801-596-5000 or visit www.slcgov.com/arts.
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EDUCATION CONFERENCE "How to Successfully Educate Ethnic Minority Students" is the aim of this free education conference sponsored by the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at West High School, 241 N. 300 West, Salt Lake City. For information, times and to register, call 801-538-8791 or 801-538-8663, or visit www.ethnicoffice.utah.gov.
EXHIBITS/EVENTS AT THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Exhibits include "Wild Birds of the American Wetlands" Nov. 1-Feb., 22, 2009 and "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place" about Utah's Fremont tribes. 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 Exhibits include "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 The following are available: Avian Alcove with crafts and games at noon, 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wildlife Encounter Zone, Amazon Adventure ($2) at 10:30 a.m., 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.tracyaviary.org.
