(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Scott Carrier is Utah's own H.L. Mencken. Smart, opinionated and articulate but also stubborn and often brutally frank, he's traveled the world to report on some of its most intractable conflicts, most notably in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a new book of essays and nonfiction stories, "Trapped in Zion," the Salt Lake City native mixes personal reflection with real-life narratives to offer an insightful look into Utah culture and the geo-political world beyond. Carrier was photographed at his home in Salt Lake City, UT, Wednesday, October 19, 2011.

Happening Thursday

First Published Jan 09 2012 07:14 pm • Last Updated Jan 11 2012 04:53 pm

Scott Carrier

Scott Carrier, local radio producer and writer and Utah Valley University journalism professor, will read from his essay collection, Prisoner of Zion. His articles have appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone and GQ, and his stories have run on NPR’s "All Things Considered" and "Day to Day," as well as "This American Life." Running After Antelope was the title of his first book. Chef Victoria Topham will provide some appetizers. KCPW will broadcast the event. For Tribune reporter Ben Fulton’s profile of Scott Carrier, visit bit.ly/o3gQwA.

Info » 7:30 p.m., Piñon Market, 2095 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City. $15 by calling 801-582-4539.

‘Dark House’

Wasatch Theatre Company produces the regional premiere of Neil LaBute’s 2007 play, "In a Dark Dark House," about two adult brothers who struggle with abuse in their past. Studio Theatre at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; Jan. 12-28; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees Jan. 21 and 28; $15; 801-355-ARTS; www.arttix.org

Info » 8 p.m., Studio Theatre at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City. $15 at 801-355-ARTS or www.arttix.org.

Faux Stones

The tribute band Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience performs all of the biggest hits of the English rock band, complete with impersonations of Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Ian Stewart and Keith Richards.

Info » 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City. $20-$40 at egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

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