FRIDA KAHLO EXHIBIT Portraits of Frida Kahlo-"Her Spirit is Stranger than the Angels"-as seen through the lens of Nickolas Muray, concludes on Sunday at The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.
UTAH PREHISTORY WEEK "History Under the Sidewalks" is a free archaeological tour of historic Fort Douglas led by Matthew Seddon. Meet at the flagpole on the old Fort Douglas parade grounds at 3 p.m. Please make a reservation by calling 801-533-3500. "What is the Value and Significance of Rock Art" is a free presentation at 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande Street. For information, call 801-533-3500 or visit http://www.history.utah.gov.
MELISSA BOND'S POETRY Bond will read from "The Addict and the Ecstasy" at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-521-3819.
5TH ANNUAL LOCOMOTION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Spy Hop Productions in conjunction with X96 present this youth festival with workshops from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a film screening at 7 p.m. both nights at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, visit http://www.locomotionfilmfestival.org.
COOKING CLASS "Mixed Grill"-chicken breasts, shrimp kabobs, mango salsa, red rice and Caesar salad-is on the menu from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures, 2233 S. 300 East. Fee is $45. Call Jim at 801-581-9653 or visit http://www.homecooks.net for more information.
BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE Check out the blues sounds of the Sister Wives from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER A Mother's Day raffle and luncheon is today. Tickets for the raffle is $1. Senior activities include yoga, NIA exercise, bridge, live music and dancing and Friday Flick at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
MASONIC OPEN HOUSE The public is invited to a free open house from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple St. Photography is "highly encouraged," so tote a camera. Children may encounter limited accommodations. For information, call Jason at 801-694-1721 or visit http://www.wasatchlodge.org.
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1980S PROM BENEFIT Dress to the nines and head to the Mynt Martini Lounge to benefit the Tabitha House Cambodia at an '80s Prom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the lounge, 63 W. 100 South. Cost is $40/couples and includes a photograph. Proceeds will go to the house to help Cambodians become self-sufficient via programs and skill building. Buy tickets at Lunatic Fringe Salon, JMR, Lolabella Boutique or at the door. For information, call Rhiannon at 801-712-2569.
UTAH PREHISTORY WEEK Make reservations now for today and Sunday's "Tours of Danger and Jukebox Caves" near Wendover with archaeologists from the Division of State History. It's free, but space is limited. Must provide your own transportation. To reserve your spot and for information, call 801-533-3564.
RACE FOR THE CURE Registration for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation run begins at 7 a.m. at The Gateway, 400 W. South Temple St. For information, call the hot line at 801-446-2980 or visit http://www.komenslc.org.
BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE Bad Grass will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963.
RING AROUND THE ROSE SERIES The final performance for the 2005-2006 season features the Starry-Eyed Puppets and Repertory Dance Theatre at 11 a.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South (aka Broadway Street). Tickets are $5. Ages 2 and younger are free. Performances resume on Sept. 9. For tickets, call ArtTix at 801-355-ARTS. For information, call 801-534-1000.
KIDS & CREATIVITY "I Can Fly" is a free 24-minute film that explores the creative process in song, dance and visual art at 1:30 p.m. at The Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah, 410 Campus Center Drive. Then stick around and invent your own plane, train or automobile at 2 p.m. For information, call 801-581-7332.
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS Kids are invited to join in the fun at 2 p.m. at the Anderson-Foothill library branch, 1135 S. 2100 East. No need to register. For information, call 801-594-8611.
DOG DAY AFTERNOONS The City Library and R.E.A.D. offer children the opportunity to read to therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening and fun environment. No registration is required - just come and pick your favorite book and a dog for a terrific reading experience, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
DINOFEST! The Jurassic Garden will celebrate with a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Artist Guy Darrough has created more than 30 life-size dinosaurs spread throughout the garden. For information, call 801-581-4747.
WINE TASTING EVENT The Avenues Bakery & Bistro will host a wine tasting event from 6 to 10 p.m. at 481 E. South Temple St., featuring four selections of wines from Washington state along with a small cheese paring tasting plate. Two wine flights are $7.50 apiece. Reservations accepted. A dinner menu will be available. Latin guitar music will be in the air compliments of Steve Lyman. For information, call 801-746-5626.
UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY For those who have registered, ages 8 to 10 will learn the survival characteristics of animals as they learn to adapt to any type of condition. The museum is at, 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). For information and to register, call 801-581-5567 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.edu.
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UTAH PREHISTORY WEEK Make reservations to "Bring Your Mom to Danger Cave," complete with flowers and a toast for Mom, for the "Tours of Danger and Jukebox Caves" near Wendover with archaeologists from the Division of State History. It's free, but space is limited. Must provide your own transportation. To reserve your spot and for information, call 801-533-3564.
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COOKING CLASS It's all about "Hot Tamale Making" and more from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures, 2233 S. 300 East. Fee is $45. Call Jim at 801-581-9653 or visit http://www.homecooks.net for more information.
BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME Cuéntame Cuentos/Read Me a Story for children will be at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. For information, call 801-524-8200.
FAMILY STORYTIME Family Storytime (children ages 2 to 8 and adults) can be enjoyed at 7 p.m. at the Anderson-Foothill library branch, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Today is the deadline for Medicare Part D. An evening dance ($4) is today with live music, refreshments and door prizes. Also, the blood pressure, glucose and oxygen clinic is today. Activities include line dancing, stretch & strengthen, stitch & visit, pinochle, yoga, harmonica lessons or computer genealogy, bingo and Lunch & Learn is at 12:15 p.m. at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Monday through Friday, billiards, NIA exercise classes and more are at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call 801-412-3297.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER For daily activities during May, visit or call the center, 1992 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-468-2781.
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"CULTURE BYTES" The Utah Arts Council and the Utah Cultural Alliance hosts a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane. "Culture Bytes" is the Utah Cultural Alliance's monthly discussion forum for members. Cost is $5/UCA members or $15/non-members and may be paid at the door. Reservations not required. For information, call 801-718-9020 or e-mail staff@utahculturalalliance.org.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and NIA exercise at 9 a.m. Other activities include journaling, "Laughing Out Loud" a video featuring a different comedian each week, writers group, exercise to music, bridge and table tennis at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
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BAKING CLASS Learn the process to make "Crusty Breads" from 6 to 8 p.m. at the House of Bread, 2005 E. 2700 South. The next class, on May 24, is "Flat Breads." Cost is $30 for one class or $50 for two classes. For information and to register, call 801-466-1758.
COOKING CLASS "Sauces that Tantalize" 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.
WRITING CENTER WORKSHOP The "Food Lore" writing workshop is 6 to 8 p.m. at Library Square, 210 E. 400 South. Cost is $20. For information, call 801-957-4992.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Helen Rollins will lead today's book club. Daily activities include dancing to live music, bingo, Armenian lace instruction, yoga, harmonica practice, table tennis and an E-bay computer class at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
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PERSPECTIVE ON PREJUDICE SERIES Pat Shea will discuss, "Economic Justice: A Concept of Interdependent Fairness," at 7 p.m. (a reception is at 6 p.m.) at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. This series explores issues of discrimination relating to religion, ethnicity, gender, and economic status. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER A Word basics computer class and an asthma class is today. Activities include massage therapy, the blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, PACE exercise, tai chi chih, bridge, a writing class, oil painting and voice lessons at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
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.
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LIVING TRADITIONS FESTIVAL The 21st annual Living Traditions Festival begins today through May 21 at the Salt Lake City & County Building, 400 S. 200 East. For information, visit http://www.slcgov.com/arts/livingtraditions.
BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE Check out the Bad Luck Blues Band from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER A print shop computer class is today. Senior activities include yoga, NIA exercise, bridge, live music and dancing and Friday Flick at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Southern Rock music will emanate from Realms of Inquiry, 1140 S. 900 East today and May 20 at 7 p.m. as performed by students of The School of Rock. Tickets are $7/advance or $10/day of and are available at all Smith Tix outlets or the Sandy and Salt Lake City schools. For information, call 801-413-2894.
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"CONSTRUCTING SELF" EXHIBIT Thirty self-portraits will be exhibited from May 13 (with a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m.) to June 25 in The Gallery at Library Square, 210 E. 400 South. The artists will reveal themselves in a variety of formats from complex, enigmatic and interesting ways. For information, call 801-524-8200.
"THE SPITFIRE GRILL" The Grand Theatre presents this play at 7:30 p.m. at 1575 S. State St. The play runs through May 20. For information and tickets, call 801-957-3322.
THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY "In Focus: National Geographic Great Portraits" is a new exhibit opening May 13 through Sept. 23. On display is a rare collection of expressive portraits that capture life in America. The museum is at 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). For information, call 801-581-6927 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.edu.
UTAH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Graduating seniors from the University of Utah Department of Art & Art History will display works at the center, 2191 S. 300 West. An open house, in conjunction with the Gallery Stroll, is on May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission. Teachers are encouraged to bring in students. For information, call 801-485-2105, 801-651-3937 or visit http://www.utaharts.org.
RED BUTTE GARDEN CONCERT SERIES Members of the garden can purchase advance tickets for the 2006 Summer Outdoor Concert Series through May 19. For non-members, tickets go on sale May 20. For information and specifics, call 801-585-0556 or visit http://www.redbuttegarden.org or to purchase a membership, call 801-585-3813.
TRAVELING EXHIBITS The Utah Arts Council will accept requests for traveling exhibits through the end of May. For information, visit http://www.arts.utah.gov.
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, The museum, at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus, has the following ongoing exhibits and events: "Africa: Arts of a Continent" and "Journeys Through Asian Art;" "Revisiting Utah's Past" is a collection of paintings and sculptures through July 23; The Creativity of Children's Art group show, "Design Your World," runs till June 18; and 30-minute collection tours is on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. through the month of May. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.
SPENCE ECCLES FIELD HOUSE Register now for t-ball, coach pitch, soccer, youth flag football and youth lacross at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 S. Guardsman Way (approximately 1580 East) or online at http://www.sportscomplex.slco.org. For information, call 801-583-9713 or e-mail spenceeccles@slco.org.
GUTHRIE STUDIO 158 E. 200 South, studio 208; New works by Veera Kasicharernvat will be displayed. Free. For information, call 801-328-1381.
THIRD DAY W/DAVID CROWDER BAND This concert that was postponed from March 11 (due to severe weather) has rescheduled for Sept. 17 at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple St. Tickets for that show will be honored. To check on ticket availability, call 800-888-TIXX or 888-451-ARTS.
ART EXHIBIT "Adventures in the Avenues" is photography by John McCarthy on display through May 27 at the Corinne & Jack Sweet library branch, 455 F St. For information, call 801-594-8651.
"VENTURE: TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH THE HUMANITIES" Photographs by Kent Miles chronicle the lives of 20 students of the Horizonte Instruction & Training Center through June 25 in the Lower Urban Room Gallery at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
THE KENNEDY CENTER IMAGINATION CELEBRATION Artwork by elementary school students will feature three-dimensional family trees, books, flags and framed artwork in The Children's Gallery at Library Square, 210 E. 400 South, through May 14. For information, call the library at 801-524-8200.
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND ART GALLERY 30 E. Broadway No. 105; The "Spectrum Studio Artists Show" features seven artists with work in seven mediums. For information, call 801-364-0200.
SAGEBRUSH GALLERY 700 E. 600 South, Trolley Square second level, two doors west of where Brass Key was located; Continuing show of Chris Miles and new selections of wild horse photography by Jerry Sintz runs through mid-June. Jeff Pugh and Yvegeny Zolotsev also display works. Call 801-531-0300 for more information.
WASATCH FRAME SHOP 1940 S. 1100 East; Contemporary landscape art by Aaron Fritz runs through May 18, as part of the Emerging Artist Series at the gallery. Call 801-485-1353 for more information.
MAY COMPUTER CLASSES Sign up now for the following classes at the Main Library Technology Center: Computer Basics (May 12); Intro to the Internet-A 4-Part Course (May 15 to 18); Intro to Microsoft Word (May 19 or 30); Intro to PowerPoint/Create a Kiosk (May 22 &24); Intro to Windows (May 23) and Intro to E-mail ( May 25). The library is located at 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Call 801-524-8290.
SPRING BUSINESS WORKSHOPS The Main Library offers the following workshop: Investment Resources (June 7), 210 E. 400 South. Registration recommended but not required. For information, call 801-524-8200.
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ART EXHIBIT "A Visual Feast: Vibrant Paintings of Foods" by Lisa Graves is open through May 27 at the Sprague library branch, 2131 S. 1100 East. Call 801-594-8640 for more information.
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.
UNKNOWN GALLERY 353 W. 200 South; "Complete This" is the offbeat and confounded works of Kelly D. Williams and Damion Silver through May 12. For information, call 801-521-4721 or visit http://www.unkgallery.com.
PALMER'S PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY AT TROLLEY SQUARE 606 S. Trolley Square (700 East); Don't miss the colorful photography from Bob Wiener. Ongoing photographic displays are from David West, Howie Garber, Aaron Goldenberg and Mitch Allen. Call 801-359-4632 for more information.
PALMER'S GALLERY FINE ART 378 W. Broadway (300 South); Through May 12 is "Painting by Heart"-nude figure paintings by Michael Nickle. For information, call 801-359-4632.
ART BARN & FINCH LANE GALLERY 1325 E. 100 South; On exhibit are ceramics by Ben Behunin and paintings by Mark England and in the Park Gallery is photography by Dennis Mecham, through June 2. Call the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801-596-5000 for more information.
WILLIAMS FINE ART, 60 E. South Temple; A group show includes Utah artists John Hafen, J.T. Harwood, Maynard Dixon, Lee Greene Richards, LeConte Stewart, and contemporary artists Rob Colvin, Randall Lake, Gary Kapp, Steve Songer, Bonnie Posselli, Jeffery Hein and Justin Heyward. For information, call 801-534-0331.
RIO GRANDE CAF 270 S. Rio Grande Ave.; Bonnie Rockwood and Company will display works through May 28. For information, call 801-364-3302.
BARNES & NOBLE EVENTS Located at 1102 E. 2100 South, the bookstore offers the following events: Story time, 11 a.m. Tuesday and Friday. Open mic and poetry slams are the first Fridays of each month at 7 p.m. The third Wednesday is the Current Events book group at 7 p.m. and the Fiction/Fantasy book group at 7:30 p.m. The American Girls Children's Club meets the fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Harry Potter Children's Club meets the third Thursday at 7 p.m. The Character Visit storytime is the fourth Friday at 11 a.m. For information, call 801-463-2610.
MAGPIE'S NEST, 39 N. I St. (corner of I Street and First Avenue with rear parking); The Intermountain Society of Artists displays their annual "15 inch and Under Show" and gallery regulars display Cityscapes, through May 17. For information, call 801-363-7764 for more information.
MUSEUM OF UTAH ART AND HISTORY, 125 S. Main St.; A new exhibit details the early craftsmanship of Utah furniture pieces from 1847 to 1875. In conjunction with This Is The Place Heritage Park, the exhibit will explain the relationship between Utah and other countries, such as England, in the furniture business. The exhibit concludes June 25. Free admission. Donations accepted. Museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 801-355-5554.
LAMB'S GRILL CAFE 169 S. Main St.; enjoy live music with dinner Thursdays through Saturdays, 6 to 9:00 p.m. Paintings by Anna Gavira is April's display. The University of Utah Department of Photography will display works during May. For information, call 801-364-7166 or visit http://www.lambsgrill.com.
PHILLIPS GALLERY, 444 E. 200 South; The works of Lee Deffebach, one of Utah's principal abstract Expressionist artists, will on display through May 12. Beginning May 18 (reception 5 to 7 p.m.) through June 9 is an exhibit by Jean Arnold and Francesc Burgos . Call 801-364-8284 or visit http://www.phillips-gallery.com for more information.
RIO GALLERY, 300 S. 455 West; The Historical Society has the gallery till May 13. A new exhibit begins May 17. For information, call 801-533-3582.
A.M. STEIN IMPORTS 3804 S. Highland Drive, Suite 7; "Timbuktu and Beyond: Cloth Treasures" runs through May. The gallery is by appointment. For information, call 801-274-0318.
GROUTAGE GALLERY, 1058 E. 2100 South; To mark the end of this gallery, Harrison Groutage will show his works beginning May 12 through May 31. A closing retrospective, "As It Was . . . ," will focus on Groutage from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 12 and 13. For information, call 801-486-1309.
3.2 IMPROV THEATRE 2106 S. 1100 East; 10:30 p.m. Saturdays at SugarBeats.
OFF BROADWAY THEATRE 272 S. Main St.; features Laughing Stock, improvisational comedy, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and 10 p.m. For more information, call 801-355-4628 for more information.
BABY BOOK Caregivers and babies up to age 2 can experience Baby Book at the following libraries: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Anderson-Foothill branch, 1135 S. 2100 East; Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South; and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Sweet branch, 455 F St. and at the Sprague branch, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call the Main Library at 801-524-8200.


