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Event picks for
August 27- September 3rd
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Twilight Concert Series:
ST. VINCENT | BEST COAST
Thurs., August 27, 7-10p, gates @ 6p
Pioneer Park, 350 S 300 W
$10/$5adv.
Anne Clark, lead singer of St. Vincent described her music as "a party record you could play at a funeral." In 2014 she released her latest album, self-titled, St. Vincent, which won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Best Coast will be opening the last Twilight Concert of the year.
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The Nation's 150th Anniversary Speaker Series: Mark Hertsgaard
Thurs., August 27, 7-9p
Main City Library Auditorium,
210 E 400 S
Topic: the environment. Mark Hertsgaard, The Nation's environment correspondent, is an independent journalist and the author of six books that have been translated into 16 languages, including HOT: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth.
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UMOCA presents a museum-wide opening
Fri., August 28, 7-9p
UMOCA, 200 S West Temple
 Twice each year, UMOCA closes its doors to install new shows in each of its diverse galleries. Now, UMOCA is unveiling five new exhibitions: Kate Ericson and Mel Ziegler's Grandma's Cupboard in the Main Gallery, Almalia Ulman's Stock Images of War in the Code Gallery, Lizze Määttälä will present Uphill/Both Ways (local), Aundrea Frahm's Revolve Ceaseless (local), and local design and creative studios 7D8 and V present Mall no. 2. Throughout the night, visitors will also have the chance to explore UMOCA's E.A.T. garden installation with horticulturalist/designer Fritz Kollmann, as well as the Art Truck's 2015-2016exhibition featuring local artist Mary Toscano.
Admission is a suggested donation of $8, cash bar w/ beer & wine for $5 each
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SoulWorks Full Moon Fair
Sat., August 28, 11a-5:30p
Dancing Cranes Imports,
673 Simpson Ave.
Free Admission
It's the Full Moon again. These folks will help you tap into the full moon energy to assist in releasing unwanted conditions and situations while opening the doors to infinite possibilities. Past life, angel card, psychometry, oracle card, medium, spirit guide, soul purpose readings as well as channeled readings, palm readings, crystal lyre healing grid work and much more.
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Sat., August 28, 8p
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center,
138 W 300 S
Evening Show: $15,
Open Daytime rehearsals 9a-6p: Free
The six resident companies of the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (Plan-B Theatre, PYGmalion Theatre Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, SB Dance and Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation) will explore the topic of Dreamers through music, theatre and dance. Each company will create a BRAND NEW piece during the day for a ONE-NIGHT-ONLY show that evening, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Art Access.
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9th West Farmers Market -
Yard Sale Day
Sun., August 30,
9a-2p
International Peace Gardens,
1060 S 900 W
Free
Bring your stuff to the market to sell! The atmosphere at the People's Market is friendly and inviting. Visit with our local artisans, enjoy fresh prepared food, purchase some of the best produce to be found locally, and enjoy the live performances by local musicians.
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Red Butte Garden Concerts: YES & TOTO
Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way
$35-$68
Over the course of a remarkable 40-year career that has time and again redefined the boundaries of rock, YES have become renowned for their live performances since being formed in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson from a mutual interest in vocal harmonies and classical song structure. With drummer Bill Bruford, guitarist Peter Banks and keyboardist Tony Kaye, they metamorphosed into YES, earning a residency at the famed London venue The Marquee Club, where they played with the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, releasing their self-titled debut album in July 1969.
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Tomatoes Redux
Tues., September 1, 6-9p
Harmons City Creek Cooking School, 135 E 100 S
$25
Learn the water bath technique for tomato sauces, salsas and other delicious recipes. The Tomatoes Redux workshop is part of our Summer in a Jar series of canning events. These workshops are put on in partnership with Slow Food Utah, SLC Downtown Farmers Market and Harmons City Creek.
Register at https://wasatchgardens.org
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9th Annual Spring City Studio Tour & Plein Air Competition
Wed., September 2-Sat.,
September 5,
Spring City Arts, 79 South Main St., Spring City
Free
Spring City, one of America's Prettiest Small Towns (Forbes Magazine) is located in the heart of Utah, about two hours south of Salt Lake City. Visit the studios and buy art directly from the artists including painters, print makers, sculptors, potters and ceramists, photographers and more. Plein Air Competition and Show, September 2-5. Artist and Collector Reception and Awards Friday, September 4, 7p. Food and drink available.
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The Nation 150th Anniversary Speaker Series: George Zornick
Thurs., September 3,
7-9p
Main City Library Auditorium,
210 E 400 S
Free.
Topic: The 2016 Presidential Race George Zornick is The Nation's Washington editor. Prior to joining The Nation, George was senior reporter/blogger for ThinkProgress.org. He worked as a researcher for Michael Moore's Sicko and as an associate producer onThe Media Project on the Independent Film Channel.
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Ralfee's is going through the death of her mother, so there is no column this week. We send her much love at this challenging time.
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