Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Buckaroo Fair
Wasatch Western Heritage Inc. will present the 18th annual Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Buckaroo Fair. Events include the BYU Symphony with Michael Martin Murphey, nine concerts, Cowboy Poetry Express Trains, Timpanogos Valley Theatre production, and a Western Art Rodeo. Visit hebercitycowboypoetry.com/index.php?mod=event for a schedule of events and tickets.
When • Today at 3 p.m.
Where • Wasatch High School, 930 S. 500 East, Heber City
Tickets • Cost for events ranges from $10-$59; ezticketlive.com/checkout/event_view.asp?id=28
Rare Book Collections
The Movable Book Society, the J. Willard Marriott Library Book Arts Program, the Salt Lake Library, and the Utah Humanities Council are bringing pop-ups to Utah. Visit http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/book-arts/book-arts-2012-calendar.php for information.
When • Monday through Friday, Nov. 5-9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library, 295 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Jack London at USU
Utah State University's extensive collection of Jack London material will be in the spotlight as part of a new exhibit presented by University Libraries and its Special Collections and Archives Division. When • Monday through Friday, Nov. 5-9, 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.
Where • Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, 3000 Old Main Hill, Logan
Tickets • Free
Six-word biography contest
Get ready for the movie release of "Breaking Dawn Part 2." Write a six-word biography of your favorite character. Participants will be entered in a drawing for a Megaplex movie gift card. Contest ends Nov. 10.
When • Monday through Friday, Nov. 5-9, 10 a.m.
Where • Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville
Tickets • Free; for children 12 and older
Author Brandon Sanderson to read, sign
Brandon Sanderson will read and sign his book, The Emperor's Soul, a taut, entertaining adventure from the bestselling author of the Mistborn trilogy and co-author of the final trilogy from Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series.
When • Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
Where • Sam Weller's Book Works, 665 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Poet Joel Long will read
Joel Long's new book of poetry, Lessons In Disappearance, will be launched during Seven Poems and Seven Paintings at the 15th Street Gallery. The three-day show, co-sponsored by The King's English Bookshop, will conclude Nov. 10 with a 6 p.m. reception. Long will read from the book of 63 new poems at 7 p.m.
When • Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8-10, 10 a.m.
Where • 15th Street Gallery, 1519 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Rumi Poetry Club
This club espouses spiritual poetry for everyday and as a form of meditation to nourish the soul and mind.
When • Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
Where • Anderson-Foothill Branch Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
A party with author Amber Sawaya
To celebrate the release of Building a Mobile App: A Resource Guide for Clients and Corporations, Red Queen Book Arts will host a party featuring local author Amber Sawaya.
When • Friday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m.
Where • Red Queen Book Arts, 171 E. Broadway, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Cowboy Poets of Utah
Come to Salt Lake City for a night of cowboy poetry, stories and music.
When • Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where • Salt Lake Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10
