JULY 19-25
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Wells Fargo Insurance Services Meeting
Wells Fargo Insurance will conduct a seminar about how the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act affects your business. Topics include overview of the ruling, optimizing plan benefits using data analytics and pharmacy benefit management. RSVP to Whitney at whitney.waters@wellsfargo.com.
When • July 19, 7:30 a.m.
Where • Wells Fargo Insurance Services, 1095 E. 2100 South #200, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Mister Car Wash Paws-a-thon Fundraiser
Mister Car Wash have launched their 2012 Paws-a-thon fundraising campaign to help local Humane Society and Rescue League organizations raise money through in-store donations and online marketplace.
When • July 19-25, 9 a.m.
Where • Mister Car Wash, 1990 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • mistercarwash.com/paws
Camp GSL
Westminster's Great Salt Lake Institute invites high-school students to spend a week as a scientist studying the extreme environment of Great Salt Lake (GSL). This year's activities include trips to Spiral Jetty, Natural History Museum of Utah and Tracy Aviary, to name a few. Students can register at westminstercollege.edu/great_salt_lake_institute/index.cfm?parent=8713&detail=13283&content=13286.
When • July 19-21, 10 a.m.
Where • Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $250; visit bit.ly/P0V1dA
Camp Cooking Basics
Join REI for an introductory class on campsite cooking. We have years of experience to share, and we'd like to help you learn how to create easy and fun meals your way to tasty eating outside. Call 801-486-2100 to register.
When • July 19, 7 p.m.
Where • REI, 3285 E. 3300 South, East Millcreek
Tickets • Free
The Future of the World's Birds in the 21st Century Lecture
Westminster's Great Salt Lake Institute and the Great Salt Lake Audubon will present "The Future of the World — Birds in the 21st Century" by Cagan Sekercioglu.
When • July 19, 7 p.m.
Where • Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business, 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; visit http://www.greatsaltlakeinstitute.org
National Theatre Live — "Frankenstein"
The Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake Film Society will present National Theatre Live's broadcast performance of "Frankenstein" directed by Danny Boyle.
When • July 19, 7 p.m.
Where • Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15; $12 for members, $8.75 for University of Utah students; visit saltlakefilmsociety.org/category/events
The Toy Soup Challenge
The Complex presents A Night of Improv Comedy, featuring Calvin Dittmore, Joseph DeGennaro and special guest Shawn Zumbrunnen.
When • July 19, 8-10 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 537 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5; $7 day of show; must be 21
Thirsty Thursdays
Come enjoy a shot and a beer for only $5.
When • July 19, 9 p.m.
Where • Piper Down & Olde World Pub, 1492 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Harmons Cooking School Classes for July
Stay cool in the kitchen this summer at Harmons Cooking Schools. The summer is heating up and our chefs have some classes geared toward enjoying the summer activities and the great food offerings of the season. Visit bit.ly/Kgl3E4 for a schedule of classes or call at 801 428-0365 to register.
When • July 20-21, 6:30 p.m.
Where • Harmons City Creek, 135 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20-$59; visit bit.ly/Kgl3E4
Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert
Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert showcases the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. Tickets are free, but are required, and seating is limited to those 8 or older. Visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/pioneer-day-commemoration-concert for information.
When • July 20-21, 7:30 p.m.
Where • LDS Conference Center , 60 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Snowbird Family Movies
Snowbird will be showing a movie on the Plaza Deck each Friday at dusk (between 8 and 9 p.m.). Titles include "The Neverending Story" (July 20), "Big" (July 27), "Home Alone" (Aug. 3), "The Karate Kid" (Aug. 10), "Gremlins" (Aug. 17) and "The Princess Bride" (Aug. 24).
When • July 20, 8 p.m.
Where • Snowbird Ski Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; visit bit.ly/MOwbJe
Movie: "The Blind Side"
At dusk The Community Councils of Millcreek Township are hosting a free outdoor screening of the family football movie.
When • July 20, 8:45 p.m.
Where • Big Cottonwood Park, 4300 S. 1300 East, East Millcreek
Tickets • Free
Movie: "Ghostbusters"
Ivan Reitman's 1984 comedy "Ghostbusters," about the exploits of three paranormal investigators (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis). Part of the Tower's "Summer of 35MM" series.
When • July 20-21, 11 p.m.; July 22, midnight.
Where • Tower Theatre, 876 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5
Race For The Rescue 5K
Friends in Need Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will sponsor a 5K fundraiser. It is a walk/run and animals are welcome. Register at http://www.friends-in-need.org. Click the turtles to register or make a donation.
When • July 21, 7 a.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Adults $25, youth(4-16) $20, kids (0-3) free
Days of '47 First Encampment Hike
Walk in the footsteps of the 1847 pioneers in a festive and commemorative hike that follows Emigration Creek through beautiful Salt Lake City neighborhoods. Points of interest will be pointed out along the way, and protective weaponry used and foods prepared during the era will be demonstrated. The hike begins at Donner Park and ends at First Encampment Park, 1700 S. 500 East. Visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/first-encampment-hike/ for information or contact Kathi Izatt at kizatt@daysof47.com.
When • July 21, 7 a.m.
Where • Donner Park, 2770 E. 990 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Free Form Film Festival
Break out the picnic blankets for a rare outdoor screening of local and international independent films titledâ "People Watch People: The Human Animal as Performer and Documentarian." The program includes Chris Coy, Gian Pierotti, Amy Caron, Jorge Rojas and various film and video makers from around the world.
When • July 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Clear the Air Challenge Kick-Off Event
Hogle Zoo will kick off the 2012 Clear the Air Challenge. Stop by the Clear the Air Challenge booth for more information. The Clear the Air Challenge registration is available at http://www.ClearTheAirChallenge.orâg.
When • July 21, 10-4 p.m.
Where • Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • http://www.ClearTheAirChallenge.org
Mark Hedengren Exhibit
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art display the artwork of Mark Hedengren in the Locals Only Gallery. Hedengren's "The Invincibility Fable" is a survey of more than 30 color photographs taken from his series "Cliff Jumpers," a project that spanned nearly two years while Hedengren traveled across the nation.
When • July 19, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; July 20, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.; July 21, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; July 24-25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free, visit http://www.utahmoca.org
Zumba Dance Party Miami Style
The Zumba Instructors Convention will hold a master class. Visit zumbawithcamilo.webs.com for information.
When • July 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 537 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $25; visit zumbawithcamilo.webs.com/apps/webstore
Film: "Big Top Winkle"
"Big Top Winkle" will be screened.
When • July 21, 1-2 p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Redstone Art Fair
The Redstone Center in Park City will hold its third art fair featuring local and national artists.
When • July 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where • Redstone Gallery, 1678 Redstone Center Drive, Park City
Tickets • Free
Bloody Sunday Brunch
Enjoy a full brunch menu, $3 steins, $1 mimosas, a free bloody Mary bar.
When • July 22, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where • Piper Down & Olde World Pub, 1492 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Must be 21
People's Market
The People's Market features items from local farmers, lunch food, music, entertainment and handmade crafts. The market is dedicated to building a robust food system, encouraging urban micro-farmers and small-scale entrepreneurship, and supporting many new and smaller artisans. Visit http://www.slcpeoplesmarket.org for information.
When • July 22, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Where • International Peace Gardens, 1060 S. 900 West, Salt Lake City
Poker Night
Every Monday night will be poker night at The Woodshed.
When • July 23, 2-7 p.m.
Where • The Woodshed, 60 E. 800 South, Salt Lake City
"The Poseidon Adventure"
Disaster movies of the '70s are the theme this year at the Gallivan Center Monday Night Movies. Starting at dusk the Utah Film Center will be presenting an outdoor showing of "The Poseidon Adventure."
When • July 23, 9 p.m.
Where • Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Union Pacific Anniversary Celebration
Union Pacific will join this year's Days of '47 festivities in dual commemoration of Utah's rich history and the railroad's 150th anniversary. Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert will issue a declaration and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker will make a presentation to Union Pacific President and CEO Jack Koraleski. Visit http://www.up150.com/events/days-of-47-parade for information.
When • July 24, noon-4 p.m.
Where • Union Pacific Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free, visit http://www.up150.com/events/days-of-47-parade
Native American Celebration in the Park Powwow 2012
Bring your family and friends and celebrate the Native American Celebration in the Park. Events include a powwow, arts and crafts displays and other activities throughout the day. Visit http://www.nacip.com for information.
When • July 24 , 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; powwow is $5
Days of '47 Sunrise Service
The Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will present a sunrise service honoring Utah's pioneers. The program features the Tabernacle organists and several hundred voices in combined choirs from around the valley. Visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/sunrise-service/ for information.
When • July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free, visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/sunrise-service
Days of '47 KSL 5 Parade
The Days of '47 parade is one of the largest and oldest in the United States. The route starts at South Temple and State Street running east to 200 East, turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East. It will be televised by KSL TV. Visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/ksl-5-parade for information.
When • July 24, 9 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free, visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/ksl-5-parade
Red Butte Garden
Enjoy Red Butte Garden for free thanks to the Zoo, Arts and Parks fund.
When • July 24, 10 a.m.
Where • Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
The Articulate Hand: An Introduction to Calligraphy
Over the course of this introductory workshop, students explore calligraphy through hands-on practice and discussion of its history, styles, usages, modern trends and design principles. Louona Tanner will teach the class. Contact Emily Tipps at 801 585-9191 for information.
When • July 25, 5-8 p.m.
Where • University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library, 295 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $180; visit http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/book-arts
Family Support Group for Family Members of Adults with Mental Illness
Life can be challenging when you have a loved one living with depression, anxiety or other kinds of mental illness. Come be with other families who understand your situation. These free, confidential gatherings for family members offer a haven of understanding based on lived experience with mental illness. The classes will held the last Wednesday of every month.
When • July 25, 7 p.m.
Where • Valley Mental Health Children's Outpatient, 1141 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
New Wave Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, DJ Chris Shields will perform hip-hop/house beats, and vodka and whiskey will be $2.
When • July 25, 7 p.m.
Where • Downstairs, 625 Main St., Park City
Tickets • Visit http://www.tickets.partytix.com/event/3645598
Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia
Visit Piper Down every Wednesday to participate in bar trivia questions free of charge with questions ranging from fast food to wordplay.
When • July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Piper Down & Olde World Pub, 1492 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free to play trivia, must be 21+
Garden Talks
Join expert horticulturists for complimentary one-hour garden talks. The lectures are sponsored by the LDS Church. Call 801-240-5916 for information.
When • July 25, 8 p.m.
Where • Brigham Young Historic Park, 50 W. North Temple , Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Movie: "Filly Brown"
The Sundance Institute Summer Series will be presenting an outdoor screening of Sundance Film Festival movie "Filly Brown," a drama about a Mexican-American teen discovering her voice through rap.
When • July 25, 9 p.m.
Where • Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
