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Dear friends & family,
Click here for the July CATALYST. (Isn't that an amazing cover?!) I think we outdid ourselves this month. Pick up a hard copy at your favorite location, too.
As to what's happening in and around SLC--my picks below. ALSO a cool Reader Reward opportunity. Have a good week!
Greta Belanger deJong
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Event picks for
July 18 - July 24
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Fri. July 18, 2-4p. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way. Included in admission.
Join University of Utah geologist Paris Morgan and discover the "not so buried" rock treasures of Utah. Learn about both day and weekend excursions that will lead you to uncover your own exciting rocks and minerals.
nhmu.utah.edu
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Fri. July 18, 6-9p. Finch Lane Gallery, 54 Finch Lane (1320 E 100 S). Free.
Gallery Stroll, with performance by musical duo Otter Creek. (Exhibit is open all month through Aug. 8.) A look back at 30 artists who have exhibited at Finch Lane Gallery.
slcgov.com/arts
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July 18-Sept. 12, (opening reception July 18, 6-9p.) CUAC, 175 E 200 S. Free.
Piper Brett presents Poolside, an installation of "painting," sculpture, and a cell phone photo taken of a former porn star at a coffee shop in Amsterdam. Sculptural materials include a stick, a gold shopping cart hanging from the ceiling, a basketball with a handle, as well as a faux stone replica of the Maneken Pis fountain, famous in Belgium.
Facebook Event Link
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Fri. July 18, 7p. Main City Library, 210 E 400 S. Free.
Based on a true story, this compelling drama follows Gary Gilmore, a criminal on Utah's death row who became the first prisoner executed in the United States after the government's death penalty reinstatement in 1976.
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Sat. July 19, 12-3p. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way. Included in admission.
See the Museum's dinosaurs through the eyes and hands of famed dinosaur cartoonist, Cal Grondahl.
Grondahl will be on hand to assist children and families as they test their own skills with drawing paper and pencils provided in the gallery
nhmu.utah.edu
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Sat. July 19, 5-8p.
Krishna Temple, 8628 S State, Spanish Fork.
The festival highlighting llamas and their owners in the cultural context of food, music, spinning and weaving demonstrations, music, dance, and competitions between the llamas and their handlers. Continuous live music and dance on the outdoor stage will come from Kausachun Peru, Folklore Andean, the Desoto All Stars, and Mid Life Crisis.
utahkrishnas.org
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July 21-27, 10a-5p.
Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way. Included in admission.
See the evolution of the horse through real horse skulls and leg bones, meet horse-related experts and more.
nhmu.utah.edu
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Mon. July 21, 8:45p.
The Gallivan Center, 239 S Main. Free.
John Hughes' beloved coming-of-age comedy features a charming high school wise guy, played by Matthew Broderick, who decides to skip school to spend a day in Chicago. Accompanied by his girlfriend and best friend, Bueller creatively avoids being caught by his sister, school principal, and parents.
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Thurs. July 24, 7:30p. Utah State Capitol, Southwest lawn, 350 S State. Free. (Free parking on Capitol Hill)
See a movie that was filmed in Utah,
The Lone Ranger. Live music from The Heartstrings will begin at 7:30p and continue until sundown, when the movie begins. Bring your friends, family, snacks and a blanket!
Facebook Event Link
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Jupiter enters Leo today, and as the planet of great good fortune starts a new chapter, we begin a twelve-month-plus phase that promises to be full of optimistic attitudes, enthusiastic risk-takings, strong urges to just have fun, and an ever-expanding potential for a broad and inclusive perspective. Oh...and I almost forgot...creative and romantic inspiration explorations, too. So take a deep breath, allow yourself to stretch, and then, aim your hopes and aspirations high and wide...( read more).
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FREE TIX!!
Through Aug. 2, 7:30p Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 2250 Deer Valley Dr., Park City.
Win 2 FREE ticket vouchers for a Utah Symphony concert of your choice from the list below during the Deer Valley Music Festival! (Not eligible if the concert is sold out): - Overture (7/18)
- Orchestra (7/25)
- The John Lennon Experience Starring Tim Piper (7/26)
- The Neil Diamond Tribute with the Utah Symphony (8/2)
To be eligible, all you have to do is post a selfie on your Instagram with any CATALYST issue with the #catalystmagazine. Please tag us, too!
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