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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Weekly Events in Salt Lake City and Beyond



Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland by BYU Theatre Ballet
January 28-30, 2016
BYU's De Jong Concert Hall, Provo

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This original, full-length ballet based on Lewis Carroll’s beloved fantasy novel features Tchaikovsky’s enduring music, beautiful new sets, stunning costumes, expressive makeup and playful choreography.
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The Merry Widow
"The Merry Widow" by Utah Opera

Through January 24, 2016
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City
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She's Beautiful! She's Rich! and She's Captivated entire nations trying to get her money. Hannah, the Merry Widow is looking for true love. Flirtations and scheming thrive, swept along by Lehár's magical score, featuring the famous "Vilja" song, the "Merry Widow Waltz" and more!

Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz home games
January 25-29, 2016
Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City
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If you have yet to see a home game this season, come and check out the Utah Jazz when they face off against the Detroit Pistons on January 25, Charlotte Hornets on January 27, or Minnesota Timberwolves on January 29.

Sons of the Pioneers
The Sons of the Pioneers

January 23, 2016
The Ellen Eccles Theatre, Logan
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Originally started by Roy Rogers, the group has garnered international acclaim and many musical awards including having their songs "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool Water" inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Sons of the Pioneers plays Western music that defines the genre.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Salt Lake City and Beyond Weekly Events



Event Spotlight
Winter Festival
First Annual Winter Festival
January 16, 2016
Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway

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Join Wasatch Mountain State Park for a day of fun in the snow! Learn about four fun winter activities and test your skills on snowshoes, x-country skis, snow bikes and snowmobiles. Learn about animal’s winter adaptations, how to layer your clothes properly, and enjoy hot food from local restaurants.
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Hello, Dolly!
"Hello, Dolly!"

January 15-17, 2016
Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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Matchmaking was never so much fun as it is in this timeless tale of loves brought together by a unique and intuitive matchmaker. Long before the advent of eHarmony and Match.com, there was Dolly Levi!

Brewmasters Dinner
Brewmaster's Dinner with Uinta Brewing
January 15, 2016
Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville
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This is a 5-course beer and food feast that is not to be missed! Both the Chef and the Brew Master will be on hand to answer questions and talk about all the ingredients and why they chose to pair certain dishes with certain beers to bring out the flavors of each.

St. George Half Marathon, 5k & Kids Run
St. George Half Marathon, 5k & Kids Run

January 16, 2016
Dixie Center, St. George
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This spectacular race is on paved city trails that wind along the Virgin River and take you through the beautiful landscape of St. George. Race Entry fee includes a long sleeve tech shirt, finisher medal for all 1/2 Marathon, 5K and Move It! Kids finishers, chip timing and post race refreshments.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Salt Lake City and Beyond Events



Troublemakers
"Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art"
January 13, 2016
Peery's Egyptian Theatre, Ogden

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Set in the desolate desert spaces of the American southwest, this film unearths the history of land art during the tumultuous late 1960s and early 1970s. Troublemakers is ultimately a story of renegades and firebrands all willing to risk their future careers on radical change and experimentation - a marked contrast to the hyper-speculative contemporary art world of today.
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Mummies of the World
Mummies of the World

Through March 6, 2016
The Leonardo, Salt Lake City
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Featuring real mummies and artifacts from South America, Europe and ancient Egypt—some dating back more than 4,500 years—Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of real mummies ever assembled and presents a never-before-seen collection of naturally and intentionally preserved mummies.

Beau Jest
"Beau Jest"
Through January 30, 2016
Hale Centre Theatre, West Valley City
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Simply one of the funniest comedies ever written! Lovely Jewish parents asked their charming Jewish daughter to bring home the beau she has been dating for months. But wait! He's not Jewish - so she hires an actor to play the Jewish boyfriend to please her folks. Problem solved? Absolutely not!

The Art of Norman Rockwell
American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell

Through February 13, 2016
Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo
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One of the most popular American artists of the past century, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a keen observer of human nature and a gifted storyteller. Rockwell’s contributions to our visual legacy, many of them now icons of American culture, have found a permanent place in our national psyche. Admission to American Chronicles is free, but tickets are required.