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A&E Blog
Feb
08
Utah: Aren't We Romantic?
Scott RenshawThe sentimental souls among you might go all gooey to discover that Salt Lake City ranks among the top 10 most metropolitan areas in the United States for romantic souls. On the other hand, you might be a bit perplexed at the criteria for judgment.
A&E Blog
Feb
04
Review: Avenue Q
Scott RenshawContributed by Jennifer Givens.
Puppets, porn, and song effectively come together to explore the truths of one stage of life in the Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q, now playing at the Capitol Theatre. Think Sesame Street meets Rent.
A&E Blog
Salt Lake City native and photographer Garrett Smith has traveled the world, searching for ... something. Sometimes, it’s a starkly beautiful landscape. Or, on a trip to Israel, he was inspired to capture all encompassing human elements.
A Beacon of Change exhibits 30 Israeli images that Smith gathered by waking at dawn or staying up late in this war-torn region. Israel is a historical center for three major world religions. That is a primary cause of the ongoing violence, yet Smith shows that it can also make people feel close, compassionate and compelled.
This exhibit, however, is not political or religious in nature. Even though depicting key historical religious sites, Smith conveys how seeing this historical landscape deeply moves its visitors.
“All the history and blood ... I was so amazed. This was a remarkable experience,” Smith says. His lush and vivid works may move something in you, too.
Garrett Smith: A Beacon of Change @ I.J. & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 North Medical Drive, 801-581- 0098, through Feb. 28, SLCJCC.org
Feb
04
Salt Lake Events For Cents: 2/4-10
Austen DiamondIf you are penny-pinchin' because the economy is down, or just plain frugal, but still desirous to experience some culture and compulsory indulgence: Look no further. Each week, I will inform the masses about the fun, the free, the charming, and the cheap.
Climate change, Dante's Inferno, seeds and more. CWMA is a sure bet this week—don't miss it. ---
Talks
The Quest for Sustainability: Climate Change & Economic Growth
Bruce McKenzie Everett, PhD - Professor of Business at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Georgetown's School of Foreign Policy - will speak and answer questions about global climate change and economic growth. Part of the 2009/2010 Ambassador John Price & Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series presented by the UCCD and Westminster College.
@ Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, 801-484-7651, Tues., Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m., Free
Jung Society of Utah
In the Valentine’s month, the Jung Society of Utah co-hosts the February 4th event on LOVE with Pacifica Graduate Institute, which is the premier university of depth psychology in North America. The speaker is Dennis Slattery; a towering giant in the field of depth psychology, a brilliant thinker and an outstanding speaker. Mr. Slattery will provide a Jungian perspective on the troubles and joy of love.
@ Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 801-524-8200, Thurs., Feb. 4, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Free
Farming
Selecting & Starting Your Heirloom Seed Varieties
With hundreds of heirloom varieties to choose from, and seed catalogs arriving in the mail daily it's time to stop being overwhelmed and start choosing seeds that are not only well suited for our climate, and strong producers, but delicious too. Once we have discussed what seeds to choose and why, we will give an overview of seed starting and tell you what to start and when. Registration required. Register online at: http://wasatchgardens.org/event/selecting-and-starting-your-heirloom-seed-varieties/2/6/10 or call 801-359-2658 x10
@ Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 801-524-8200, Fri., Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m.-noon, $10, scholarships available
Visual Arts
Garrett Smith: A Beacon of Change
A Beacon of Change exhibits 30 Israeli images that Smith gathered by waking at dawn or staying up late in this war-torn region. Israel is a historical center for three major world religions. That is a primary cause of the ongoing violence, yet Smith shows that it can also make people feel close, compassionate and compelled.
This exhibit, however, is not political or religious in nature. Even though depicting key historical religious sites, Smith conveys how seeing this historical landscape deeply moves its visitors.
“All the history and blood ... I was so amazed. This was a remarkable experience,” Smith says. His lush and vivid works may move something in you, too.
Garrett Smith: A Beacon of Change @ I.J. & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 North Medical Drive, 801-581- 0098, through Feb. 28, SLCJCC.org
Tours
Tour of the Salt Lake Masonic Temple
Come see the building, find the Lost Symbol, learn about the Freemasons and ask questions. All are welcome
@ Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, Fri., Feb. 5, 6:15-8:00 p.m., Free
Music
CWMA SHOWCASES
First, many thanks to the DJs helping kick off this year’sCity Weekly Music Awards by demonstrating their skills atW Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The featured artists paved the way to two great weeks of performances by local bands selected by a committee of passionate music fanatics who live and breathe homegrown sound. Hopefully, the CWMA Top 30 (Read Article) will inspire audiences to further investigate all of the amazing talent this town has to offer. Get started this weekend with the following concerts—Feb. 5: Cub Country, Bronco (A Bar Named Sue); Tiny Lights, Birthquake, Le Force (Burt’s Tiki Lounge); David Williams, Atherton, Paul Jacobsen & Madison Arm, Desert Noises (Velour, Provo); Feb. 6: Bird Eater, Jezus Rides a Riksha (Club Vegas); The Devil Whale, Desert Noises, Michael Gross & The Statuettes (The State Room); Future of the Ghost, Aye Aye, Laserfang (Urban Lounge). Vote for your favorite act online, via text and at the shows!
First, many thanks to the DJs helping kick off this year’sCity Weekly Music Awards by demonstrating their skills atW Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The featured artists paved the way to two great weeks of performances by local bands selected by a committee of passionate music fanatics who live and breathe homegrown sound. Hopefully, the CWMA Top 30 (Read Article) will inspire audiences to further investigate all of the amazing talent this town has to offer. Get started this weekend with the following concerts—Feb. 5: Cub Country, Bronco (A Bar Named Sue); Tiny Lights, Birthquake, Le Force (Burt’s Tiki Lounge); David Williams, Atherton, Paul Jacobsen & Madison Arm, Desert Noises (Velour, Provo); Feb. 6: Bird Eater, Jezus Rides a Riksha (Club Vegas); The Devil Whale, Desert Noises, Michael Gross & The Statuettes (The State Room); Future of the Ghost, Aye Aye, Laserfang (Urban Lounge). Vote for your favorite act online, via text and at the shows!
Reviews and updates available online at CityWeekly.net/CWMA
A&E Blog
Feb
01
Utah Roller Derby: 2010 Preview
Bill FrostUpdated: The 2010 Utah roller derby season is right around the corner—or turn No. 4, if you want to get derby-technical about it. Are you ready for nine (that’s right, nine!) months of women in skates and fishnets knocking each other around on a track?
A&E Blog
Jan
31
Jerry Salinger, Through Friend's Eyes
Josh LoftinJ.D. Salinger's friends recount tales of his life, proving that he was anything but a recluse.
A&E Blog
Jan
25
X-Dance: The Drifter Review
Austen DiamondThe Drifter shatters expectations of the typical surf-porn movie. The movie—shown on Sunday, January 24 at X-Dance—recreates Rob Machado's desires for solitude and the perfect 100-yard left break on a trip to Bali.
A&E Blog
Jan
25
OR Show: Winter Bike Commuting Gear
Austen DiamondWhile the Winter Outdoor Retailer Market isn't necessarily geared for bikers, there were a few vendors with new product advancements worth mentioning. You might even be able to purchase these in time to get your butt out of your car and on to a bike this winter.
A&E Blog
Jan
25
Last Chance to X-Dance
Austen DiamondToday is your last chance to X-Dance. Movie screenings will be continue to take place all day at the Off Broadway Theatre. Today's theme (mostly) is all about skiing.
A&E Blog
Jan
24
If You Don't See These X-Dance Films, You'll Be Sorry
Austen DiamondIn it's 10th year, X-Dance has been showing adrenaline pumping, hard-knocking, extreme actions sports since last Thursday in SLC at Off Broadway Theatre (272 S. Main Street, 801-355-4628). If you don't know this festival,it's time to get schooled.
A&E Blog
Jan
21
Banksy Strikes SLC?
Eric PetersonWord is out that Britain’s guerrilla graffiti artist, the renowned Banksy, may have struck Utah. The Trib reported that a spray paint mural of the artist’s caliber appeared Tuesday morning on the wall of a coffee shop in Park City. Recently another tag(pictured) has shown up on the back wall of downtown’s dead Zephyr club at 300 S. West Temple.
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