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Sunset City Winter Fest
The Davis County Town of Sunset celebrates Groundhog Day with a chili cookoff beginning at 4 p.m. The guinea pig Sunset Sam makes his appearance at 5:15 p.m. to preict whether there will be six more weeks of winter.
When • 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.
Where • City Building, 200 W. 1300 North in Sunset
Tickets • Free
Fruitcake Extravaganza
The first Fruitcake Extravaganza in the town of Price includes a fruitcake toss and a fruitcake relay case. This event was scheduled for Jan. 26 but was postponed due to weather. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/Y7o6qr
When • Noon on Saturday, Feb. 2.
Where • Sutherlands parking lot, 406 S. Highway 55 in Price
Tickets • Free
Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Snowboarding and Freeskiing Competitions
Park City Mountain Resort will host the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Snowboarding and Freeskiing Halfpipe competitions at tje Eagle Superpipe. Visit http://www.irideparkcity.tv/iridepc/events/event24 for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Where • Park City Mountain Resort, 1310 Lowell Ave., Park City
Tickets • Free
Hitchhiking in Antarctica: Behind the Scenes of a National Geographic Story
Westminster College will host a free lecture by National Geographic physician Dean Gushee, on "Hitchhiking in Antarctica: Behind the Scenes of a National Geographic Story." Dr. Gushee has worked with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions as a ship board physician for expeditions over the world.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
Where • Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business , 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Made in Utah Film Weekend
The Park City Film Series presents its "Made in Utah Film Weekend," with three movies made in the Beehive State: The extreme-sports documentary "Nitro Circus" on Friday; the World War II drama "Saints & Soldiers: Airborne Creed" on Saturday (with appearances by director/producer Ryan Little, producer Adam Abel and cast members); and the racing drama "The World's Fastest Indian" on Sunday.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.
Where • Park City Library Center, 1255 Park Ave., Park City
Burbot Bash
Anglers will converge on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and walk onto the ice to catch burbots — a cod-like freshwater fish. To register, go to http://www.daggettcounty.org/index.aspx?NID=370.
When • sundown Feb. 1 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 3
Where • Flaming Gorge Reservoir, go to the website to find the checkpoints
Tickets • $40 per person 16 year and over and $5 per person for younger than 16
Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Circuit, Hot Hula, TRX
Copperview Recreation Center will hold Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Circuit, Hot Hula, TRX classes. A $4.50 daily pass includes all aerobics classes of that day, admittance to fitness room, admittance to basketball gyms, and use of locker rooms
Monthly, quarterly, yearly and individual and family passes available. Visit recreation.slco.org/copperview/fitness/Land_Fitness.html for information.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Where • Copperview Skate Park & Recreation Center, 8446 S. Harrison St., Midvale
Tickets • $4.50;
The Hanging of El Bandito
Pickleville Playhouse will present "The Hanging of El Bandito," a high-energy, shoot-'em-up musical adventure. See what happens when Bandito, the self-proclaimed "most guapo villain in the world," seeks revenge after nearly meeting his end at the hand of a brave western lawman. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.picklevilleplayhouse.com, arttix.org or by calling 801-355-2787.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.
Where • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $17-$21;bit.ly/OT5bvl
Music for the Mission Concert
Calvary Chapel Salt Lake City will hold a benefit concert for the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake with music from Ryan Stevenson and I Was I Am. Tickets available at The Chapel Store, and online. Admission at the door on the day of the concert will be $5 or 5 non-perishable food items for the Rescue Mission. Visith http://www.calvaryslc.org/Events/Concerts.aspx for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m.
Where • Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake City, 460 W. Century Drive, Murray
Tickets • $5.00;
Super Bowl Beer Pairing
Harmons presents burgers and brats with a beer pairing by Utah's Uinta Brewing Co. Chef Evan will explain Uinta's beer and how it goes with burgers and brats. Visit harmonsgrocery.com or call 801-428-0365 for information.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Where • Harmons City Creek, 135 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $45.00; bit.ly/11nmoW9
Souper Bowl Day of Caring Tackle Hunger
Help Utahns in need by making your Super Bowl party about more than football. When planning your festivities ask each person to bring $1 or a can of food to be donated to Catholic Community Services. CCS is most in need of cereal, peanut butter, tuna or canned meat, fruit, chili, diapers and hygiene kits. To learn more about the campaign visit http://www.souperbowl.org. Donations can also be dropped off at Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, 2504 F Avenue in Ogden.
When • Sunday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.
Where • St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center, 437 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Super Bowl Hors d'oeuvres
Tired of the same old wings and seven-layer dip for Super Bowl Sunday? Spark things up with some new appetizer recipes. There will be a beer selection for sale during the class. Visit harmonsgrocery.com or call 801-428-0365 for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Where • Harmons City Creek, 135 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $39.00; bit.ly/YdRwXK
New Latin Cuisine
If you love good Mexican food but want to expand your Latin dining chops, Harmons' Chef Al delivers a fabulous array of dishes from the Caribbean, Central and South America. Visit http://www.harmonsgrocery.com or call 801-617-0133 for reservations.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Where • Harmons Bangerter Crossing, 125 E. 12800 South, Draper
Tickets • $65.00; bit.ly/V0DzYD
Brandon Sanderson - Author
Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson will read and sign "A Memory of Light."
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
Where • Sam Weller's Book Works, 665 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
To Write Love on Her Arms - Heavy and Light
Non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms will present "Heavy and Light," an evening of songs, conversation & hope. Acoustic performances by Jon Foreman & Fiction Family, Aaron Gillespie (of The Almost), Bryce Avary (of The Rocket Summer), Now, Now, Noah Gundersen and spoken word poet Anis Mojgani. TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski speaking. Visit twloha.com/events.php?eid=1044 for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $16.00; tickets.partytix.com/event/3736432
Create What You Crave
The Leonardo's new workshop series, create what You Crave, will start with Sous Vide Cooking. The class will explore the way heat is transferred to food, how food's internal structure is changed in response to temperature and pressure and how to create your own sous vide cooking system. Katie Weinner and Michael Petralia will demonstrate the art and science, then you'll have the opportunity to run your own delicious experiments and eat your creations. RSVP at 801-531-9800 ext. 202 or visit http://www.theleonardo.org for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Where • The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 south, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $29.00; $24 for members;bit.ly/W2ZWyG
Steven & Ruth Hollander
Steven and Ruth Hollander will play their Appalachian music.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10.00; $5 IAMA members and kids 12 or older;
BYU Winterfest: Ballroom Dance Group
Four Brigham Young University performing groups will perform in the Conference Center Theater during Feb. as part of BYU Winterfest. Tickets are required and cost $10 per person. Tickets can be obtained by calling 801-570-0080 or at http://www.lds.org/events.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • LDS Conference Center, 60 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10.00; bit.ly/W5Ykk4
A Flea in Her Ear
A classic French farce of marital mayhem, "A Flea in Her Ear" is Georges Feydeau's masterpiece of mistaken identities. Visit kingsburyhall.utah.edu for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Babcock Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East , Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15.00; All University of Utah students receive free tickets to the entire 2012-2013 season with a U card;bit.ly/WunlXn
Side Show
Utah Musical Theatre Company will present "Side Show," a musical based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who make a change from being a circus act to famous stage performers in the 1930s. Visit utahmusicaltheatrecompany.com for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Echo Theatre, 145 N. University Ave., Provo
Tickets • $12.00; *bit.ly/12Tu4yR
Night of Broadway
The SCERA will present a night of Broadway show tunes. Visit scera.org/events/view/264 for information or call 801-255-2787.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State St., Orem
Tickets • $10.00; *bit.ly/VKWrcS
Harvey
Heritage Theatre will presents the comedy "Harvey," the story of of Mr. Elwood P. Dowd and his unseen and presumably imaginary friend, a six-and-half foot tall rabbit (pooka) named Harvey. Tickets are available at the Heritage Theatre box office Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m, or by calling the box office 435-723-8392.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Heritage Community Theatre - Perry, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry
Tickets • $10.00; *
Next to Normal
The Ziegfeld Theater will present the rock musical, "Next to Normal," by composer Tom Kitt and lyricist/playwright Bryan Yorkey. Tickets are available at ZigArts.com or by calling 1-855-ZIG-ARTS.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Ziegfield Theater, 3934 Washington Blvd. , Ogden
Tickets • $12-$15;ZigArts.com
Henry V
The Dixie State College Theatre Department will present William Shakespeare's "Henry V," in the Eccles Fine Arts Center Back Box Theatre. For tickets, call 435-652-7800 or visit http://www.dixiestatetickets.com.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where • Dixie State College , 225 S. 700 East, Saint George
Tickets • $10.00; bit.ly/Xzb2Hm
Adam & Steve and the Empty Sea
Plan B Theatre presents "Adam & Steve and the Empty Sea," the story of two childhood friends grappling with sexuality, religion and adulthood. Visit planbtheatre.org/adam&steve.htm for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
Where • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20.00; *bit.ly/K2Rwyw
Utah Symphony Ballroom with a Twist
Conceived and choreographed by Emmy-nominated dancer Louis van Amstel, dance pros from the hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars" as well as finalists from "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" join the Utah Symphony for an evening of extravagant costumes, exciting music, and electrifying performances. Visit arttix.org for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.
Where • Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $29-$85;bit.ly/TZ52rs
Yoga Raves and Kirtan Fests
The Krishna Temple will present a yoga rave that features bass mantra dancing and yoga classes. It's evening of movement, mysticism, stretching, breathing, eating and making friends among like minded gatherers. The Kirtan Fest will be held Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Visit utahkrishnas.org for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.
Where • Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, 965 E. 3370 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5.00; bit.ly/MbLQlO
Elemental
Body Logic Dance presents "Elemental," based on the four elements Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. The show will present works from guest choreographer Angie Banchero-Kelleher, as well as dancers of Body Logic.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.
Where • Sugar Space Studio for the Arts, 616 E. Wilmington Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10.00; bit.ly/W1kjgX
Judy Collins
Judy Collins impressive musical career includes an extensive catalog from every decade throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and up to the present. Visit parkcityshows.com for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.
Where • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $35-$75;bit.ly/TPh4GL
Portland Cello Project
Portland Cello Project has wowed audiences all over the country with extravagant performances, mixing genres and blurring musical lines and perceptions wherever they go. Special guest Alialujah Choir will open. Visit thestateroomslc.com for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 at 9 p.m.
Where • State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $17.00; bit.ly/REJdk3
Winter Farmers Market
The Utah State Fairpark will host the first ever Winter Farmers Market. There will be an emphasis on holiday sales. The market will be held the first and third Saturday of each month starting Nov. 3, 2012 and ending March 16, 2013. The market will be held in the Deseret Building.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where • Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West , Salt Lake City
Tickets • Freewww.utahstatefair.com/wintermarket
Snowshoe Hikes
Cedar Breaks National Monument will offer free snowshoe hikes each Saturday through Feb. 23. Participants must call 435-979-6048 to reserve snowshoes and meet at the Iron County Visitor Center to carpool to Cedar Breaks. The hike route is about 2 miles round-trip and includes a stop for hot chocolate at Cedar Breaks' Winter Ranger Station. Visit nps.gov/cebr for information.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Where • Iron County Visitor Center, 581 N. Main, Cedar City
Tickets • Free
Snowshoeing Basics
Join experienced REI staffers for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. The focus will be on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. To register visit http://www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.
Where • REI - Salt Lake City, 3285 E. 3300 South, Millcreek
Tickets • Free
Winter Palooza
The Utah Kids Club will present Winter Palooza, an event that provides information on purses, electronics, toys, clothing, home decor, cell phone services and accessories, financial professionals, dentists and chiropractors. Visit http://www.winterpaloozautah.com/index.html for information.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m.- 8p.m.
Where • South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy
Tickets • $6.00; $8 at the door;http://www.winterpaloozautah.com/index.html
Alyson Reed - Actor's Workshops
Alyson Reed will conduct a master class for students of acting ages 12-18 at Salt Lake Acting Company. This will be an amazing opportunity for students to learn acting techniques and exercises from an accomplished, engaging teacher. For more information call 801-363-7522 or visit http://www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $25.00;
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty, everyone's favorite, stubborn, feline friend, is coming to the bookshop for a special story time! Bad Kitty books will be read aloud and Bad Kitty herself will stamp copies of her books and take photos with all her biggest fans. For more information, contact Rachel Heath at 801-484-9100 or rachel@kingsenglish.com.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Piano Preparatory Division Fundraiser
The Piano Preparatory Division faculty will present its annual fundraising concert, themed "Once Upon a Time." This family-friendly event will feature piano, violin, organ and guitar solo and ensemble performances.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m.
Where • Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5.00; $20 family;
Winter Photography
Learn some simple ways to take better photographs of the island. Learn how to see the landscape and pick out that one-of-a-kind image. Prepare to spend time outside and dress for the weather. Bring a fully charged camera or have extra batteries. Park entrance fees apply. Call 801-721-9569 for information.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Where • Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse
Tickets • $9 Day-Use per vehicle, which includes Davis County causeway fee;
Torrey House Multi-author Event
Jana Richman, Erica Olsen, Maximilian Werner, and Steven L. Peck will read and sign their books and hold a conversation with the audience on the themes of their works, and how they are pertinent to the New West.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
Where • Sam Weller's Book Works, 665 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Keith Barany — Comedian
Comedian Keith Barany was a contributing writer for "Seinfeld" and other comedies. Cash bar available. For more information, contact Carla Cantor at 801-581-0098 or ccantor@slcjcc.org.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.
Where • IJ and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $27.00; $18 for members;
Amy Ringholz Exhibit
Amy Ringholz will bring a new exhibition of her own "Kingdom" of animals. Ringholz has established herself as one of the must-have artists for collectors in the West. Her energetic canvases and vivid imagination combine to create an inspired array of animals, each with their own playful personalities.
When • Friday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where • Gallery MAR, 436 Main St., Park City
Tickets • Free
Movies • compiled by Sean P. Means
Valentine's Day comes a little early at the movies, with a charming romantic comedy — with zombies.
"Warm Bodies" centers on R (Nicholas Hoult), one of the many undead people roaming around an unnamed American city, occasionally hunting down the few remaining humans. But he feels really conflicted about it, and even more so when he sees the beautiful Julie (Teresa Palmer), he starts to have stirrings of human feelings — a condition that soon spreads to R's fellow undead. Director-writer Jonathan Levine ("50/50") deftly mixes the best of both genres, the zombie movie and the romantic comedy, and takes full advantage of Hoult's deadpan performance and Palmer's feisty charm.
"Stand Up Guys" is a waste of everyone's time, notably stars Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin. They play old friends in the crime game, who reunite on the day Pacino's Val gets out of prison after 28 years for killing a mobster's son. What Val doesn't know is that Doc (Walken's character) has been ordered by the mobster (Mark Margolis) to whack Val by the next morning. Pacino and Walken (and, briefly, Arkin) bounce around this undernourished story, riffing against each other because there's nothing in the script to play against.
The other studio release this week is "Bullet to the Head," an ultra-violent action pic starring Sylvester Stallone. It was not screened for Utah critics.
The major art-house entry this week is "Rust and Bone," a brutal romantic drama focusing on a tough boxer (Matthias Schoenaerts) who meets his match in an orca trainer (Marion Cotillard) — and what happens to their relationship when she loses her legs in a mishap with a killer whale. Director Jacques Audiard ("A Prophet") and his cast don't sentimentalize for a moment, and the result is a hard-edged, emotional experience.
The best show of the week is playing at the Tower Theatre: Compilations of the Oscar short-film nominees. The live-action program has some gems, but the animated category is loaded with brilliance — including Disney's "Paperman," the found-object head-twister "Fresh Guacamole," and "Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare.'"
Television • compiled by Scott D. Pierce
There's a little football game on Sunday — something called Super Bowl XLVII (4:25 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2), featuring the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
Depending on how early you want to get into it, pregame programming begins at 9 a.m. Really.
Friday on TV …
Undercover Boss (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): The boss of Boston Market goes under cover.
Last Man Standing (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Eve joins the Junior ROTC.
The 44th NAACP Image Awards (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Steve Harvey hosts.
Men's college volleyball (7 p.m., BYUtv): Long Beach State at BYU
NBA (7 p.m., ROOT): Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz
Malibu Country (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Geoffrey talks Lillie Mae into joining his improv class.
CSI: New York (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): A pizza maker is carjacked.
Shakespeare Uncovered (8 and 9 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Derek Jacobi looks at ``Richard II"; Jeremy Irons looks at "Henry IV" and "Henry V."
Merlin (8 and 10 p.m., Syfy): Three soothsayers curse the King of Camelot.
Blue Bloods (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): A man covered in rat bites is thrown from a moving vehicle.
Spartacus: War of the Damned (10 p.m., Starz): Spartacus tries to find food and shelter while Crassus builds an army.
Saturday on TV ...
Men's college basketball: Colorado at Utah (12:30 p.m. ROOT); Santa Clara at BYU (7 p.m. BYUtv); Utah State at Seattle (8 p.m., ROOT)
NBA (8 p.m., ROOT): Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers
Ripper Street (7 and 10 p.m., BBC America): Jackson doesn't believe a series of deaths are due to cholera — he thinks it's murder.
NFL Honors (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): The best athletes and performances of the 2012 season or honored.
The Five-Year Engagement (9:05 p.m., HBO): Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star in this 2012 comedy. (Rated R)
The New Normal (10 p.m., Ch. 30): Shania is upset when she learns that she was not breastfed as a baby.
Sunday on TV ...
Elementary (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Sherlock works with an FBI profiler to catch an erratic criminal.
Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Robert and Cora aren't speaking; Robert and Matthew have a falling out; Bates takes a chance.