'Idol' events planned around Utah
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"American Idol" fever is burning up Utah with Murray sensation David Archuleta in the finals.

Murray High School is hosting an "Idol" viewing party during Tuesday's performance show at the school's auditorium, 5440 S. State St., beginning at 7:15 p.m. The event is free to the public.

A free viewing party for Wednesday's two-hour finale is at the EnergySolutions Arena in downtown Salt Lake City, where "Idol" will cut to during the live show.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The show begins at 6 p.m., which means the crowd will see the finale on the Jumbotron an hour before the rest of Utah. Food kiosks are expected to be open in the arena. No tickets are necessary.

Meanwhile, organizers of the "American Idols Live 2008" tour have added a second show at the E Center in West Valley City due to popular demand, and tickets are still available. The second performance was added Saturday after the initial July 14 date sold out in the first 20 minutes tickets went on sale.

The additional show is July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive. The tour features the 10 finalists from this season's "American Idol," including Murray's 17-year-old David Archuleta.

Tickets, $39.50 to $68.50, are on sale at Ticketmaster.com, select Albertson's and Macy's grocery stores, at fye music stores or by calling 801-325-SEAT.

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