Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Heber City's 16th annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Buckaroo Fair will be held this weekend. One of the largest events of its kind, this year's gathering features performances by Ian Tyson, the Bar J Wranglers, Sons of San Joaquin, Red Steagall, Hot Club of Cowtown, Suzy Boggus, R.W. Hampton and Wylie and the Wild West. Cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell hosts. There will also be more than 40 Western booths with arts, crafts and cowboy gear, a mountain-man camp, cowboy church, the Wild West show "Famous Outlaws of the West," music, horse competitions and the Cowboy Buckaroo Ball.

When • Nov. 2-7

Where • Various locations in Heber City; visit www.hebercowboypoetry.com for locations and schedule.

Info • $10 at the door; $14-$15 for concert tickets by calling 435-654-2352.

Rock the Vote benefit

Local band Neon Trees will headline a Rock the Vote benefit, whose organizers hope you voted earlier in the day. The Provo-based New Wave-inspired pop-rock band is known for the hit "Animal."

When • Tuesday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.

Where • Salt Lake Community College's Lifetime Activities Center, Taylorsville Redwood campus, 4600 S. Redwood Road

Info • $15 ($7 for students at the Taylorsville campus)

Be True to Your School

Provo will collect some good vibrations when the Beach Boys blow into town for a concert at the Covey Center for the Arts. Mike Love, Bruce Johnson and the rest of the boys will perform megahits such as "Surfin' USA," "California Girls," "Be True to Your School" and, of course, "Good Vibrations."

When • Thursday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Where • 425 W. Center St., Provo

Info • $25-$95 by calling 801-852-7007 or online at www.coveycenter.org.

U. Symphony

The University of Utah Campus Symphony will perform Sullivan's Overture from "The Pirates of Penzance," and the "Berceuse" and finale from Stravinsky's "Firebird." The 65-member ensemble will be conducted by Sang-Wook Sim, Steve Voorhees and Jong-hun Bae.

When • Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Libby Gardner Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City

Info • $7, $3 for students by calling 801-581-7100.

There's always room for cello

The Portland Cello Project will bring eight cellos and its eclectic programming to Ogden. The group is known for its mix of music, which might include hip-hop mixed with Bach or a haunting cover of Britney Spears.

When • Friday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden

Info • $15, $12 for students and seniors, at 801-626-6570 or www.wsuculturalaffairs.org.

Singing the BYU blues

The Brigham Young University Men's and Women's Chorus will join together for a concert featuring music ranging from medieval, Renaissance and pastoral melodies. Jean S. Applonie will direct the Women's Chorus; Rosalind Hall will direct the men.

When • Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.

Where • de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus, Provo

Info • $6-$10 at 801-422-4322 or byuarts.com

Local songwriter showcase

The Intermountain Acoustic Music Association presents a local singer-songwriter showcase.

When • Friday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Where • South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Drive, Cottonwood Heights

Info • $5 at the door

Celebrating Schumann

The Salt Lake Symphony will celebrate Robert Schumann's 200th birthday. The program features Schumann's Symphony No. 1 and the Barber Violin Concerto. The concert, guest conducted by Sergio Bernal, will feature violinist Bryan Hernandez-Luch.

When • Saturday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Libby Gardner Hall, University of Utah campus, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City

Info • $10, $5 for students and seniors available at the door or by calling 801-531-7501.

Saluting veterans — in song

The Murray Concert Band will perform a variety of American and patriotic music as a salute to veterans.

When • Saturday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Hillcrest Junior High School, 126 E. 5300 South, Murray

Info • Free

More of the Organ Festival

The Eccles Organ Festival concludes with a performance by Gail Archer of Barnard College.

When • Nov. 7, 8 p.m.

Where • The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City

Info • Free

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