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'Building Creative Minds'
The Salt Lake Arts Academy is launching its "Building Creative Minds" annual fund-raising campaign Nov. 1. The campaign, which will run through Dec. 31, raises funds for the school's operating budget.
Where • Salt Lake Arts Academy, 844 S. 200 East, Salt Lake City
'Dumbstruck' screening
The Salt Aire Foundation announces a screening of "Dumbstruck" about the professional world of ventriloquists. The red-carpet gala will feature an art exhibit, silent auction and dinner. A sneak peek of the Utah-based series, "Mom I'm Dating a Mormon," will open the screening of "Dumbstruck." Director Mark Goffman (currently executive producer of the TV series "White Collar") and producer Lindsay Goffman, along with various cast members, local celebrities and business leaders will attend.
When • Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Where • Cucina Nassi, 2155 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
Info • RSVP by Oct. 31 at http://www.saltairefoundation.org
'First Winter Blast'
Park City's Egyptian Theatre will host a new "First Winter Blast. The gala includes a social hour with door prizes, live and silent auctions, five-course dinner from the Montage Deer Valley, a preview of the Egyptian Theatre's "Burlesque" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," and a winter gear fashion show.
When • Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.
Where • The Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City
Info • $250 at 435-649-9371 or http://www.parkcityshows.com
Scholarship benefit with Kurt Bestor
Kurt Bestor will hold a benefit concert to benefit Utah Valley University's Rebecca Marriott Champion Piano Scholarship. Hilary Demske, a UVU assistant professor of piano and classical recording artist, will also perform with Bestor.
When • Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
Where • Riverside Country Club, 2701 N. University Ave., Provo
Info • $50 at 801-863-5321
March of Dimes supports local chefs
The March of Dimes Utah Chapter presents "Signature Chefs Gala & Auction." The event pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs while raising funds to support the mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
When • Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.
Where • Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Info • $150 at 801-327-9464
Mothers Without Borders boutique
The nonprofit organization Mothers Without Borders is holding a fundraising boutique featuring goods from Zambia, such as handbags, nativities, quilts, jewelry and more. African food will be available. Liz Lemon Sqindle will perform.
When • Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • Greek Orthodox Church, 279 S. 300 West, SLC
Info • Free admission. For details, visit http://www.motherswithoutborders.org
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