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Dear friends & family,
Greta is out of town. She will return for the September 4 Weekly Reader.
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Event picks for
Aug. 21 - Aug. 28
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Fri. Aug. 22-23, 6-11p. 500 W 800 S. Free.
The annual block party featuring a biergarten, bounce house, food trucks, live music to raise awareness and appreciation of the Granary District.
Facebook Event Link
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Fri. Aug. 22, 5-10p.
Commons behind Holladay City Hall, 4580 S 2300 E. Free.
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Imagine (Beatles Tribute Band) & The African Showboyz (from Ghana, West Africa), a beer and wine garden (including tastings of Utah wines), and food and art vendors. Free children's art activities.
Facebook Event Link
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Sat. Aug. 23, 7:15a-5:30p or 7:15a-1p (half day). Artspace, 230 S 500 W. $45/$25 (half).
A day for both beginners and the experienced to meditate in an environment conductive to deepening meditation in a supportive atmosphere. Sitting in a chair is acceptable.
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Sat. Aug. 23, 8p. Rose Wagner Performign Arts Center, 138 W Broadway. $25.
Rose Wagner's six resident companies (Gina Bachauer, Plan-B, PYGmalion, RDT, Ririe-Woodbury, SB Dance) will be creating all new work based on the concept of "home." The companies will then perform their creations that evening as ROSE EXPOSED: HOME, with 100% of the ticket sales benefiting The Road Home, which serves 7,000 people.
For additional information check out the story in our current issue: "Home again with The Rose Exposed," by Amy Brunvand.
utahculturalalliance.org
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Sat. Aug. 23, 2p. Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square. Free.
Celebrate Utah's oldest independent, family-owned bookstore. Festivities begin at 2p with a reading and signing of Hidden Tuscany by John Keahey. There will be an open house from 5-9 followed by food, music and a few remarks ending at 7:30p.
samwellers.com
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Sat. Aug. 23, 8p.
Bar Deluxe, 666 S State. $5.
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Tues. Aug. 26, 6p. Tracy Aviary: Inside the Chase Mill, 589 E 1300 S. $5-$10 requested donation.
An evening of birds, bikes, and beer! Scott Lyttle, Deputy Director of Tracy Aviary, will describe the latest sustainable initiatives Tracy Aviary is implementing. Also, check out the oldest standing industrial building in the state of Utah, the Chase Mill.
Phil Sarnoff, executive director of Bike Utah, will also provide updates on how Utah is attempting to become one of the most cycling-friendly states in the US.
greendrinks.org
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Tues. Aug. 26, 6:30p. Two Arrows Zen at Artspace, 230 S 500 W. $15.
Around 12,500 Guatemalan children have come to the US this year to escape poverty, famine and little education. Children in the Integral Heart Foundation find reason to stay for improved education and a newfound dream to improve others'.
Refreshments will be served and Deb Prieto will present a short program that describes the work of Integral Heart Foundation and how you can help change lives.
Details
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Sat. Aug. 26, 7p. Main City Library, 210 E 400 S. Free.
Humorous, authentic and compelling, Burt's Buzz is a journey into the remarkable double life of Burt Shavitz -- a reclusive beekeeper who reluctantly became one of the world's most recognizable brand identities. Guided by those who know -- or at least think they know -- Burt best, Burt's Buzz is a fascinating portrait of a singular personality who refuses to conform.
utahfilmcenter.org
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Wed. Aug. 27, 7p.Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 301 Wakara Way.
This film is an intimate encounter with one of today's most politically influential artists and the system he challenges in his fight for human rights.
umfa.utah.edu
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Thurs. Aug. 28, 5p. Pioneer Park, 350 S 300 W. $5.
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Buckle up! The week unfolds like a roller coaster and you'll need your safety gear in place to handle the ups and downs: One minute you're climbing to the top, and the next, you're flying high, screaming your head off at the all-too-quick descent, and then very next moment, you're sinking low, so low you're doubtful you will ever see the top again. And so go the regular routines of daily life in a world already punctuated by extremes. It's hard to say what the wisest course through the excitement will be. Certain situations could inspire participation-you'll want to take a stand for what you believe in. But other situations might be best served by bearing witness and holding a non-reactive perspective that has the power to calm, soothe, and encourage peace...( read more).
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MELISSA ETHERIDGE: FREE TIX!! 
Melissa Etheridge comes to SLC for a solo performance Aug 27th! WIN 4 FREE tickets for you and your friends - a $220 value. To win, simply post on CATALYST Magazine Facebook or Instagram page and tell us your favorite August CATALYST article. How cool and easy is that? Go to www.facebook.com/catalystmagazine or, on Instagram, follow @catalyst_magazine. Hurry!
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