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INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW The public is invited to an inter-tribal powwow with Grand Entry at 7 p.m. at the Union Building, 200 S. Central Campus Dr., in conjunction with American Indian Awareness Week at the University of Utah. The powwow continues on Saturday with Grand Entry at noon and 6 p.m. Admission is $2/general public, free/seniors, U of U students with ID and children under age 6. Call Anthony at 801-581-5898Â.

BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE For the lunch crowd, Roby Kap is in the house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., Andrew Goldring, age 13, plays his guitar at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. 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 are 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.

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 801-538-2084Â.

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

SILENT AUCTION IN SANDY The 2006 Junior High Delegation of People to People Student Ambassadors will host a silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. (winners must be present) at Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South, Sandy. Call Jennifer at 801-558-8969.

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RELIGION/THEOLOGY The Dewey Lecture Series present Kathleen Norris, author of Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith and The Cloister Walk, will speak at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Tickets are free. A reception is from 6 to 7 p.m. (cost is $50 or $35 if purchase is for four or more reception events). Call the library at 801-524-8200Â.

INFERNO DANCE II College-age and young LDS adults- Check out the plethora of entertainment (dance, comedy, climbing wall and an indoor skate park) from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Efram Ramirez (you know him as Pedro from "Napoleon Dynamite") will be the evening's DJ and 3x BMXer Jaren Grob will be in attendance at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St. Admission before 9:30 p.m. is $5/women or $8/men. After 9:30 p.m. the cost is $10. Food and a juice bar will be available. For information, call Aaron at 801-427-7199Â.

ORCHID SHOW This show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Call 801-581-4747 for more information.

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.

UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Ages 6 to 8 will learn the ancient Japanese art of origami. Children ages 8 to 10 will dissect a sheep's brain, at the museum, 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). Must register by calling 801-581-5567 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.eduÂ.

TRACY AVIARY It's an "Egg-stravaganza" - learn the cool facts about eggs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the aviary, 589 E. 1300 South. Free to members or with paid admission. Call 801-322-BIRD.

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PORTLAND'S FOGHORN STRING BAND A house concert is set for 7 p.m. at Gillian Tufts, 1021 McClelland St. (potluck at 6:15 p.m. bring finger food, a pillow or chair to sit on and beer/wine welcome) Cost is $15. Must have reservations. Contact Sharon at sharoniama@aol.com for more information.

FILM Salt Lake Valley Atheists present "The God Who Wasn't There," an exposé of Christianity, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Sizzler restaurant, 400 S. 400 East. Free. Call Stephen at 801-485-3103Â.

DRUM CIRCLE A drum circle begins at 6:30 p.m. at the T.A.O. Emporium, 2030 S. 900 East. Call 801-468-1212Â.

THE GENESIS GROUP The Genesis Group will meet at 7 p.m. in the chapel at 6710 S. 1300 East. Marvin Perkins will talk about ways to reach African-Americans. The Genesis Group was established in 1971 as a way for African-American members or non-members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to meet, discuss and listen to guest speakers or singers. Call 801-509-4391 or visit http://www.ldsgenesisgroup.org

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE Today is the last day to register for this conference to be held on April 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Mountain Community Church, 12411 S. 265 West, Suite A. Christian singer, Tammy Trent, will be keynote speaker. Cost is $30. For information, call 801-501-7711 or visit http://www.smccutah.org

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READER'S CHOICE CHAT The Salt Lake County Library offers a chat with author, Susan Jane Gilman, at noon from your computer. Go to http://www.slco.lib.ut.us and click on "Author Chat OnlineÂ."

FIRST FREE MONDAYS Admission to the Utah Museum of Natural History is free the first Mondays of the month, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). Call 801-581-4303 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.edu.

COOKING CLASS Mediterranean steaks are on the menu at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2233 S. 300 East. Also on the menu: soft polenta, asparagus ala Milanese and Mascarpone custards with spring berries. Fee is $50. Call Jim at 801-581-9653 or 801-673-7478.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER The Wisdom Workshops welcome neighborhood seniors to have lunch and visit. Don Boswell entertains at 11 a.m. before the noon Birthday Party with free lunch for those with April birthdays and adults over age 90. Want to know more about the bird flu? Bring your questions and meet at 12:15 p.m. in the dining room. Low impact exercise and quilting are at 10 a.m. and computer (all levels) and oil painting are at 1 p.m. followed by square dancing at 1:30 p.m. The center is at 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include line dancing, stretch & strengthen, stitch & visit, pinochle, yoga, harmonica lessons or computer genealogy, bingo and blood pressure/glucose/oxygen checks 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.

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TEEN READER PANEL Five authors of teen books will be in attendance at 7 p.m. at the King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. The authors are Catherine Ryan Hyde, Laura and Tom McNeal, Dana Reinhardt and Markus Zusak. Call 801-484-9100Â.

NATURAL HISTORY SCIENCE MOVIE NIGHT "Gattaca" (PG-13, 1997) is the story of a baby born into a sterile, genetically enhanced world at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. A discussion will follow. Free. Call 801-524-8200 or visit http://www.umnh.utah.edu for more information.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER The beauty shop opens at 8:30 a.m. Sign up for the podiatrist ($5) who is in from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Let the doctor clip nails and check your feet, diabetics included. ESL or manicures are at 9 a.m., dance is at 9:45 a.m., quilting and PACE exercise is at 10 a.m. and at 6 p.m. is a sing-a-long, at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. For more activities, call 801-468-2781.

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 for more information.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and NIA exercise at 9 a.m. Other activities include a writers group, exercise to music, bridge and table tennis at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084 for more information.

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"FROM WHALES TO GRIZZLY BEARS " A discussion by Douglas Chadwick will focus on how we perceive other species and how that perception safeguards nature, at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Call the Utah Museum of Natural History or the library at 801-581-6927 or 801-524-8200 for more information.

COOKING CLASS Try your hand at "Steamed Asian Dumplings" and chicken/coconut shumai, garlic chive dumplings wrapped in napa cabbage and ginger ice cream parfaits from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures, 2233 S. 300 East. Fee is $45. Call Jim at 801-581-9653 or 801-673-7478 for more information.

"DESIGN YOUR WORLD" - A CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBIT Families are invited to an opening reception featuring food, music and an art activity from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. Call 801-581-7332Â for more information.

COOKING CLASS "Easter Buffet" 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.

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 for more information.

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 Book Club meets today. The center is at 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084 for more information.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER Did you know that transportation to the center is available for $1 each way? The barber shop opens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The food bank is at 9 a.m., low impact exercise and line dance is at 10 a.m., crafts at 10:30 a.m., tai chi or computers are at 1 p.m. and bingo is at 7 p.m. at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781 for more information.

T H U R S D A Y

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

"POSTCARDS FROM UTAH" In collaboration with the Springville Museum of Art and the State Wide Arts Partnership, Repertory Dance Theatre dancers and alumni perform at 8 p.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South (Broadway Street). Pre-concert discussion is at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Other performances are Friday and April 8. Call 801-355-ARTS or visit http://www.arttix.org for more information.

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

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER ESL is at 9 a.m., outreach at 10 a.m., blood pressure and sugar checks are at 10:45 a.m., bingo at 12:45 p.m. and a movie, massage or tax preparation (till 4 p.m.) are at 1 p.m. at the center, 1992 S. 200 East. Call 801-468-2781 for more information.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER My Medicare Matters will give one-on-one assistance for help with Part D from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include massage therapy, the blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, PACE exercise, tai chi, bridge, choral practice, oil painting and voice lessons at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. Call 801-538-2084Â for more information.

N E X T F R I D A Y

"CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR HISPANIC YOUTH" Barbara Lovejoy will give a presentation from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Lamb's Café, 169 S. Main St. Call 801-466-1117 for more information.

COOKING CLASS It's "Ravioli Making Friday" (spinach and cheese), tomato basil coulis, Mediterranean Village salad and chocolate-ricotta pudding w/strawberry sauce from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures, 2233 S. 300 East. Fee is $45. Call Jim at 801-581-9653 or 801-673-7478 for more information.

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 for more information.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER Low impact exercise, ESL or quilting are at 10 a.m., mind games are at 11:30 a.m., ballroom dancing is at 1 p.m., chess 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 for more information.

O N G O I N G

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. Beginning April 7, the Russian artist Yevgeniy Zolotsev, will display "Colors of Spring-Inspiration." Call 801-364-0200 for more information.

"RWANDA, AFTER; DARFUR, NOW" Photographs by Michal Ronnen Safdie are on exhibit to May 6 with a public reception on March 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gallery at Library Square, 210 E. 400 South (level 4). Call 801-524-8200 for more information.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MAGIC Want to learn the ins & outs of magic to astound people? Then sign up for classes with master magician and instructor, Doug Roy. Call 801-918-9140 for more information.

"HUMAN NATURE: INSIGHTS FROM THE NATURAL WORLD" Paintings by Utah artist, Arlene Braithwaite, 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 for more information.

SAGEBRUSH GALLERY 700 E. 600 South, Trolley Square second level; Delano James will display African art through April 12. Call 801-531-0300 for more information.

VISUAL ART INSTITUTE 1838 S. 1500 East; Students, ages 5 to 18 years of age, will display their artwork through April at the East Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). Call Laura at 801-474-3796 for more information.

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 for more information.

COMPUTER CLASSES Sign up now for the following classes at the Main Library Technology Center: Intro to Publisher (April 3) or Grant Seeking Basics (April 3); Internet Basics (April 4); Intro to PowerPoint/Create a Kiosk (April 10 and 12); Basic Mouse Skills (April 14); Intro to Windows (April 17); Intro to Microsoft Word (April 19 or 24); Intro to Excel (April 20 or 28); and Business Databases: Factiva and Reference USA (April 27). The library is located 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 for more information.

ART EXHIBIT "A Visual Feast: Vibrant Paintings of Foods" by Lisa Graves opens April 1 through May 27 at the Sprague library branch, 2131 S. 1100 East. A public reception is April 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 801-594-8640 for more information.

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 for more information.

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.eduÂ.

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.eduÂ.

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 for more information.

PALMER'S GALLERY FINE ART 378 W. Broadway (300 South); "Elements of Change/Elementos de Cambio" with calming and tranquil pastel landscapes by David Maestas. Call 801-359-4632Â for more information.

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, 801-596-5000Â for more information.

WILLIAMS FINE ART, 60 E. South Temple; During 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 801-534-0331Â for more information.

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

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." 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 801-463-2610Â.

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) and runs until April 19. Call 801-363-7764 for more information.

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 for more information.

LAMB'S GRILL CAFE 169 S. Main St.; enjoy live music with dinner Thursdays through Saturdays, 6 to 9:00 p.m. Photography by Art Lee is on display during March. For April, it's the paintings by Anna Gavira. Call 801-364-7166 or visit http://www.lambsgrill.com

PHILLIPS GALLERY, 444 E. 200 South; "Outside Sight" are abstract paintings by Hyunmee Lee. Call 801-364-8284 or visit http://www.phillips-gallery.com for more information.

RIO GALLERY, 300 S. 455 West; Mary Hogue, Heysook Cho and Mary Street exhibit works through April 28. Call 801-533-3582 for more information.

A.M. STEIN IMPORTS 3804 S. Highland Drive, Suite 7; a Folk Art Market display will be an ongoing display through March. Opening April 1 through the end of May is "Timbuktu and Beyond: Cloth Treasures." An open house is from 1 to 5 p.m. on April 29. The gallery is by appointment, call 801-274-0318.

CHROMA GALLERY, 1064 E. 2100 South; on exhibit are the works of Darryl Erdmann (large acrylics) and Jack Yellowstone (mixed media) for the month of April. John Bell and Andrew Smith wrap up March. Call 801-485-6020 for more information.

GROUTAGE GALLERY, 1058 E. 2100 South; Steve Rasmussen displays work through April 13. Call 801-486-1309 for more information.

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.