Things to do: City

First Published Feb 28 2013 11:59 am • Last Updated Feb 28 2013 11:59 am

feb. 28-March 6

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Utah Pride Festival Community Award Nominations

Organizers of the 2013 Utah Pride Festival are calling for nominations for the Dr. Kristen Ries Community Service Award and the Pete Suazo Political Action Award. Nominations for the awards are due March 3. Nominations can be made at www.utahpridefestival.org or by sending an email to awards@utahpridefestival.org.

When » Monday-Friday, Feb. 28-March 3, at 10 a.m.

Where » Utah Pride Festival, Salt Lake City

Peter Shankman

The Social Media Club of Salt Lake City and the Utah chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators will host an evening with Peter Shankman. An author, entrepreneur, speaker and connector, Shankman is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about social media, PR, marketing, advertising and customer service. Visit thestateroom.com/shows/item/442-social-media-group-of-utah-thu-feb-28 for information.

When » Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Where » State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City

Tickets » $25; visit bit.ly/XdY0Af

Botany for Gardeners

In this hands-on class, learn why some shrubs are pruned immediately after flowering while others are pruned in late winter/early spring; how to tell a pine from a spruce and why it matters; and other common gardening techniques. Visit www.redbuttegarden.org/Botany_for_Gardeners for information. Call 801-587-5433 to register.

When » Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where » Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City

Tickets » $74; $64 for Red Butte Garden members

The History of Save Our Canyons - Alexis Kelner

Come hear Alexis Kelner, one of the founders of Save Our Canyons, noted ski historian and one of the modern pioneers of backcountry skiing in Utah. For more information and to register, visit www.rei.com/saltlakecity or call 801-486-2100.

When » Thursday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.

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