BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE The Sister Wives perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. For admission, call 801-484-5963.

SUNSHINE WEEK Presented by the Salt Lake League of Women Voters, the week wraps up with a re-showing of a satellite conference, "Are We Safer in the Dark? A National Dialogue on Open Government and Secrecy," at 6 p.m. by the National Press Club from Washington D.C. followed by a 7:30 p.m. panel discussion about open government in Utah, at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. Call 801-524-8234.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Senior activities include yoga, crafts, NIA exercise, bridge, live music and dancing and Friday Flick at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084.

COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Billiards, crafts, exercise, shopping and weight training are at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. Call 801-412-3297.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER Manicures are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., low impact exercise, ESL conversation class, or quilting begin at 10 a.m., a St. Patrick Day Party w/Irish dancers is at 11 a.m., ballroom dance lessons is at 1 p.m., chess instruction/game is at 1:30 p.m. and scrapbooking is at 3:30 p.m. at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781.

BOOK SIGNING Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen will sign his coffee table art book at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. Call 801-521-3819.

S A T U R D A Y

2ND ANNUAL HISPANIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE The Latin-American Chamber of Commerce hosts this event from 9 a.m. to midnight at the Greek Cultural Center, 298 S. 300 West. The public is invited to attend workshops, discussions, beauty, art, vendors, a fashion show, dinner and dance. $1 will get you in the door. Dance and dinner is extra. For information, call Lindy at 801-577-6002 or Renee at 801-792-0357.

BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE Groove to the blues sounds of the Weber River Boys from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Admission is $5. Call 801-484-5963.

POLYNESIAN FILMS "Whale Rider" (2002) and "Once Were Warriors" (1994) will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. Call 801-524-8200.

DOG DAY AFTERNOONS The City Library and R.E.A.D. offer children the opportunity to read to therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening and fun environment. No registration is required - just come and pick your favorite book and a dog for a terrific reading experience, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Call 801-524-8200.

IRANIAN CLASSICAL CONCERT The Iranian American Community of Utah presents an evening of classical Iranian music with authentic instruments at 8 p.m. in Orson Spencer Hall at the University of Utah. Free. Call Bita at 801-979-8081.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE Come solo, or bring a partner or meet one and dance to live, traditional, Celtic-American music by Shanahy, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Columbus Center, 2531 S. 400 East. A beginners workshop starts at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Dance donation is $5. There will be a silent auction. Call Brenda at 801-363-7442 or e-mail, brendance@yahoo.com

S U N D A Y

"AMERIKA" BENEFIT This play deals with power, lies and the meaning of terrorism at 7 p.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. (300 South). Tickets are $50 and may be purchased at the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple St. Call 801-328-4201.

FOUNDERS' DAY CONCERT This annual concert will feature the Cathedral Choir, soloists and the chamber orchestra at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple St. Free; donations accepted. To guarantee a seat, call 801-994-4663.

COOKING CLASS "Spring Entrees" is on tap at 5 p.m. at Wild Oats, 1131 E. Wilmington Ave., sponsored by Ching Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. Suggested donation is $7. Visit http://www.chingsanctuary.org or call 801-347-8924.

A LOOK AT WAR & MEDIA COVERAGE Forum for Questioning Minds present Dodge Billingsly who will discuss this topic at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. Call 801-524-8200.

M O N D A Y

EDUCATION VOLUNTEER TRAINING Training begins today from 9 a.m. to noon until March 29 (Mondays and Wednesdays) for volunteers who would enjoy leading schoolchildren on tours through Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, call 801-581-4747.

READER'S CHOICE CHAT The Salt Lake County Library offers a chat with author, Patricia Smiley, at 7 p.m. from your computer. Go to http://www.slco.lib.ut.us and click on "Author Chat Online."

BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME Cuéntame Cuentos/Read Me a Story for children will be at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Call 801-524-8200.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER The blood pressure, glucose and oxygen clinic is today. Other activities include line dancing, stretch & strengthen, stitch & visit, pinochle, yoga, harmonica lessons or computer genealogy and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084.

COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Activities include exercise, pinochle and bingo at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. Call 801-412-3297.

T U E S D A Y

BAKING CLASS Learn the process to make "Crusty Breads" including ciabatta and sourdough breads from 6 to 8 p.m. at the House of Bread, 2005 E. 2700 South. The next class is March 28 and is "Flat Breads." Cost is $30 for one class or $50 for two classes. To register, call 801-466-1758.

COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Visit the center for activities such as harmonica, tai chi, computer classes and weight training, 2531 S. 400 East. Call 801-412-3297.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Healthy Habits class is today. Daily activities include haircuts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., NIA exercise at 9 a.m., writers group at 10 a.m., exercise to music at 11 a.m., bridge at 12:30 p.m. and table tennis at 1 p.m. at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084.

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT This Broadway play features Patrick Cassidy and Amy Adams and premiers at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South. Tickets range from $30 to $57.50. The show runs until March 26. Call 801-355-ARTS or visit http://www.arttix.org

ADVENTURES IN A KAYAK The Great Salt Lake Audubon welcomes the public to listen to Scott Baxter as he presents "Seasons & Salinity: Adventures in a Kayak on the Great Salt Lake" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sugar House Park in the Garden Center building, 2100 S. 1300 East (northeast corner of the park). Refreshments will be provided. Call 521-2939 or visit http://www.greatsaltlakeaudubon.org

W E D N E S D A Y

COOKING CLASS "Chicken Recharged" with Adalberto Diaz is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roth Concept Center, 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Suite 212. Cost is $25. RSVP at 801-582-5552.

BABY BOOK Caregivers and babies up to age 2 can experience baby book at 10 a.m. at the Sprague Branch, 2131 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City. Call 801-594-8640.

MIDDLE EASTERN FILM SERIES "The Bandit" (2003) is a Turkish film that will be shown in the auditorium at 6 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah campus. Call 801-581-7332.

FINE ARTS LECTURE Bill Snapp, assistant professor of art, will speak about his current art exhibit at 1 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah campus. Call 801-581-7332.

COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Seniors can enjoy billiards, exercise, yoga, mah-jong, pinochle, music and a movie at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. Call 801-412-3297.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER The Tenth East Players Theater Group meets today. Daily activities include live music and dancing, Armenian lace instruction, harmonica practice, bingo and table tennis. The center is at 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER The Food Bank arrives at 9 a.m. at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781.

T H U R S D A Y

BOOK TALK The Talking About Books club meets at 11 a.m. at the Sprague Branch, 2131 S. 1100 East. Call 801-594-8640.

ASIAN LECTURE SERIES Dr. Charles Lachman, will speak on "The Place of Writing in East Asian Art" at 1:30 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah campus. Call 801-581-7332.

COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER There are daily activities such as billiards, NIA exercise classes and more at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. Call 801-412-3297.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include massage therapy, the blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, PACE exercise, tai chi chih, bridge, choral practice, oil painting and voice lessons at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER ESL is at 9 a.m., outreach is at 10 a.m., the blood pressure and sugar clinic is at 10:45 a.m., bingo is at 12:45 p.m., massage, a movie, or income tax preparation (by appointment) is at 1 p.m. and tai chi is at 2:15 p.m. at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781.

N E X T F R I D A Y

BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE The Bad Luck Blues Band perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. For admission, call 801-484-5963.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER Manicures are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., low impact exercise, ESL conversation class, or quilting begin at 10 a.m., mind games are at 11:30 a.m., ballroom dance lessons is at 1 p.m., chess instruction/game is at 1:30 p.m. and scrapbooking is at 3:30 p.m. at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781.

GREG MORTENSEN This author, humanitarian and military veteran will speak at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. Call 801-524-8200.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Senior activities include yoga, crafts, NIA exercise, bridge, live music and dancing and Friday Flick at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084.

COLUMBUS SENIOR CENTER Billiards, crafts, exercise, shopping and weight training are at the center, 2531 S. 400 East. Call 801-412-3297.

O N G O I N G

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES From St. George to Logan and all Utah cities in between, Girl Scouts will be selling those Thin Mints, Samoas and more at various locations through March 26. To find the nearest locale, visit http://www.gsutah.org

"SHEAR LUCK" The Grand Theatre, at Salt Lake Community College, debuts this play at 7:30 p.m. at 1575 S. State St. The play runs through March 25. For information, call 801-957-3322 or visit http://www.the-grand.org.

SCULPTURE & LANDSCAPE ART SHOW Chris Coleman displays his works at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. The exhibit runs until March 26. Call 801-581-4747.

"HUMAN NATURE: INSIGHTS FROM THE NATURAL WORLD" Paintings by Utah artist, Arlene Braithwaite, and music by Gerard Yun, an audio tour and displays of plants and live desert animals are on exhibit through April 26 at the Utah Museum of Natural History, 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). Visit http://www.umnh.utah.edu or call 801-581-4303.

WASATCH FRAME SHOP 1940 S. 1100 East; Contemporary landscape art by Aaron Fritz runs through May 18, as part of the Emerging Artist Series at the gallery. Call 801-485-1353.

COMPUTER CLASSES Sign up now for the following classes at the Main Library Technology Center: Intro to Excel (March 30); Basic Mouse Skills (March 17); Intro to the Internet-A Four Part Course (March 20 to 23) and Intro to E-mail (March 29). The library is at 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Register two weeks before the course by calling 801-524-8290.

ART EXHIBIT "It's Not All Black and White" features the creative works by Clayton Middle School Students in the Children's Gallery at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. The exhibit runs until April 7. Call 801-524-8200.

UNKNOWN GALLERY 353 W. 200 South; Through April 14, it's art from Pyper Hugos, J-Rod Eastman, Justin Angelos and Jeremy Herridge. Call 801-521-4721 or visit http://www.unkgallery.com.

ACTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION Wide angle actor's training presents an ongoing eight-week course for youth age 9 to 14 on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Actor's Lounge, 565 E. 4500 South, Suite A-110. Cost is $100. To register, call Becky at 801-661-1105.

"REVISITING UTAH'S PAST" The Utah Museum of Fine Arts presents paintings and sculptures from its collection that document the state's history, through July 23, at 410 Campus Center Drive. The museum is closed Mondays. For times and tickets, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND ART GALLERY, 30 E. Broadway No. 105; "Les Femmes" with art photographer, Barbara D. Richards, focusing on images of women in all art medias and styles and in celebration of International Women's Day. Call 801-364-0200.

PORTRAITS OF FRIDA KAHLO "Her Spirit is Stranger than the Angels" is photographs of this legendary Mexican artist, as seen through the lens of Nickolas Muray, on display through May 14 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 S. Campus Center Drive. Call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

PALMER'S PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY AT TROLLEY SQUARE 606 S. Trolley Square (700 East); Don't miss the colorful photography from Bob Wiener. Ongoing photographic displays are from David West, Howie Garber, Aaron Goldenberg and Mitch Allen. Call 801-359-4632.

PALMER'S GALLERY FINE ART 378 W. Broadway (300 South); Opening March 17 (reception from 6 to 9 p.m.), "Elements of Change/Elementos de Cambio" with calming and tranquil pastel landscapes by David Maestas. Call 801-359-4632.

ART BARN & FINCH LANE GALLERY 1325 E. 100 South; Paintings by Clay Wagstaff and Rebecca Wetzel Wagstaff will be on display through April 14. In the Park Gallery is photography by Marv Poulson. Call the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801-596-5000.

WILLIAMS FINE ART, 60 E. South Temple; In March, an ongoing exhibit includes Utah artists John Hafen, J.T. Harwood, Maynard Dixon, Lee Greene Richards, LeConte Stewart, and contemporary artists Rob Colvin, Randall Lake, Gary Kapp, Steve Songer, Bonnie Posselli and Jeffery Hein. Call 801-534-0331.

RIO GRANDE CAF 270 S. Rio Grande Ave.; "Seeing" is a new photography exhibit by Dallas Graham on display through April 2. Call 801-486-1864.

UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, The museum, at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus, has the following ongoing exhibits: "Africa: Arts of a Continent" and "Journeys Through Asian Art." Brian Snapp, University of Utah Department of Art and Art History, features his work through March 20. Call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

BARNES & NOBLE EVENTS Located at 1102 E. 2100 South, the bookstore offers the following events: Story time, 11 a.m. Tuesday and Friday. Open mic and poetry slams are the first Fridays of each month at 7 p.m. The third Wednesday is the Current Events book group at 7 p.m. and the Science Fiction/Fantasy book group at 7:30 p.m. The American Girls Children's Club meets the fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Harry Potter Children's Club meets the third Thursday at 7 p.m. The Character Visit storytime is the fourth Friday at 11 a.m. For information, call 801-463-2610.

MAGPIE'S NEST, 39 N. I St. (corner of I Street and First Avenue with rear parking); New works by Chelsea Bentley James (oils) and Stan Elmer (mixed media) opens March 17 with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The show runs until April 19. Call 801-363-7764.

MUSEUM OF UTAH ART AND HISTORY, 125 S. Main St.; More than 100 black and white photographs are on display that chronicle the YWCA's Centennial "Herstory" in celebration of its 100th anniversary and taking a look back at how Utah women have changed society. The show runs through April 16. Free admission. Museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 801-355-5554.

PHILLIPS GALLERY, 444 E. 200 South; Beginning March 17 (reception from 6 to 9 p.m.) is "Outside Sight," abstract paintings by Hyunmee Lee. Call 801-364-8284 or visit http://www.phillips-gallery.com.

RIO GALLERY, 300 S. 455 West; Beginning March 17, Mary Hogue, Heysook Cho and Mary Street exhibit works. A reception is from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 801-533-3582.

A.M. STEIN IMPORTS 3804 S. Highland Drive, Suite 7; a Folk Art Market display will be an ongoing display through March. The gallery is by appointment, call 801-274-0318.

CHROMA GALLERY, 1064 E. 2100 South; on exhibit are the works of Darryl Erdmann, John Bell and Andrew Smith for the month of March. Call 801-485-6020.

GROUTAGE GALLERY, 1058 E. 2100 South; Beginning March 17, is a show by Steve Rasmussen. Call 801-486-1309.

ROSE WAGNER, 138 W. Broadway (300 South); sculpture by Court Bennett and paintings by Jimmy Dale Lucero are on display through March 31.

3.2 IMPROV THEATRE 2106 S. 1100 East; 10:30 p.m. Saturdays at SugarBeats.

OFF BROADWAY THEATRE 272 S. Main St.; features Laughing Stock, improvisational comedy, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays (till March 18) check out the parody, "The Adventures of Sheer-Luck Homes and Snotson," at 7:30 p.m. The cost for the comedy or parody is $9/adults, $7/seniors, students and military and $6 for those age 12 and younger. For more information, call 801-355-4628.

BABY BOOK Caregivers and babies up to age 2 can experience Baby Book at the following libraries: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Anderson-Foothill branch, 1135 S. 2100 East; Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South; and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Sweet branch, 455 F St. For information, call the Main Library at 801-524-8200.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Stories and merriment for preschoolers are at the following libraries: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South; Tuesdays or Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Anderson-Foothill branch, 1135 S. 2100 East; Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at the Sprague branch, 2131 S. 1100 East; and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Sweet branch, 455 F St. For information, call the Main Library at 801-524-8200.

STORYTIME Storytime is for ages 2 to 5 years on Thursdays till March 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. Free. Call 801-943-4636.

SENIOR MEALS Senior meals are offered at these Salt Lake City area senior centers: The Tenth East Senior Center, 237 S. 1000 East, offers a daily continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and lunch at 11:45 a.m. Reservations for lunch must be made 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation of $2. For reservations, call 801-538-2084. The Columbus Senior Center, 2531 S. 400 East offers lunch. For information, call 801-412-3297.

COMEDY SPORTZ 2021 S. Windsor (840 East), Salt Lake City; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. For tickets, call, 801-466-4186.

RED KILN GALLERY, 393 E. 1700 South; Studio artists and students display works. For pottery classes, call 801-484-4016 or visit http://www.redkiln.com.

SALT LAKE ART CENTER, 20 S. West Temple; "Be Back In 5 Minutes and Zebra Stripe Paintings" is the title of an exhibit by Sophie Matisse through May 6. Also on display is "Te Quiero" paintings and drawings from the late 1950s through the 1980s from Robert Motherwell and "Deference to Deffebach" featuring the Utah painter, Lee Deffebach. Both abstract expressionist exhibits display until May 31. Call 801-328-4201.

HORNE FINE ART, 142 E. 800 South; This gallery celebrates its third anniversary with "Blooms" and "Wall of Wassmers" by Theodore Milton Wassmer. Call 801-533-4200 or visit http://www.hornefineart.com.

CITY ACADEMY The Lifetime Learning Lab at the City Academy has academic and enrichment opportunities Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 2614 E. 1700 South. Each Tuesday, 3 to 4 p.m., students have the opportunity to play with chess champ, Steve Hoisington. For information and to register, call 801-596-8489.

KATRINA SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for Utah s Hurricane Katrina evacuees meets each Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St. Call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873.

SAGEBRUSH GALLERY 700 E. 600 South, Trolley Square second level; viewers will be taken on a magical tour with characters that are brought to life in whimsical settings by Chris Miles. The show goes through March 15. Call 801-531-0300.

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