@ Post Theatre. Explores the increasingly militarized state of American police. Winner, Grand Jury prize/best doc, 2015 SXSW Festival. Q/A with directors & producer. 6:30p. Free. 245 Fort Douglas Blvd. Trailer here.
THURS 4/7 Beneficial Insects in the Garden with James Loomis, pt. 1 @ Sugagreen Hub. 7:30p. Designing balanced garden ecosystems. 1967 S. 800 E.More Info.
THURS 4/7
Samba Fogo: Conexão
@ Rose Wagner. 7:30p. Drawing on Afro-Brazilian traditions and mythology with passion, fire and joy. $20. 138 W. 300 S. More Info.
FRI 4/8
Jenkstars SLAM (Sustainable Living Art & Music event)
@ CASL. This month's work- shops: Tiny House Construction, Raising Crickets for Food, Bottle Bricks and Festival Hacks 101. 2225 S. 585 E. More info.
FRI 4/8 Thievery Corporation free show
@ Thin Air Innovation Festival. 7pm. Open to the public. Main St., PC.More info.
SAT 4/9 Winter Market
@ Rio Grande. 10a-2p. Great locally grown produce! This week features garden experts from around the valley. Free. 300 S. Rio Grande St. More info.
SAT 4/9 Open Studio
@ Poor Yorick Studios. 4-10p. 50+ artists. Music by Bronwen Beecher the Fiddle Preacher. Free admission, donations welcome. 126 West Crystal Ave, South Salt Lake. More Info.
SAT 4/9 I am Salt Lake LIVE!
@ Club at 50 West. Special guests from Geek Show Podcast, Frisch, more. Free. Recorded live. More info.
SAT-SUN 4/9-10 Spring Bonsai Show
@ Red Butte Garden. 9a-7:30p and 9a-5p. Garden admission prices. 300 Wakara Way.More info.
SAT 4/10 Kenshin Taiko SLC
@ Cathedral of the Madeleine. 8p. Traditional Japanese drumming. Free. 331 E. S Temple. More info.
Mon 4/11 Symphony of Healing: Energy Healing Essentials
@ Sheraton SLC downtown. 8:30am-4:30pm. Explore vitality, healing & increased awareness. Feldenkrais, energy- based psychotherapy, sound healing, qigong, more. $80. More info.
TUES 4/12 Local Author Showcase
@ King's English Bookshop: J.M. Hofer (Islands in the Mist, Across the Sea), Ridley Pearson (Legacy of Secrets) and others. 1511 S. 1500 E.
WED 4/13 Alex Caldiero and Joey Franklin at City Art
@ Salt Lake Public Library, Main Branch. Writers Alex Caldiero and Joey Franklin present their work. 7pm as part of the City Art Reading Series. 210 East 400 South. More info.
THURS 4/14 U Recycle Day: E-Waste, Paper & Food
@ Rice Eccles Stadium. 8am- 12pm. Recycle your electronics and personal documents. Donate food to the Feed U food pantry. Free. 451 S. 1400 E. (Enter from 5th S.)More info.
THURS 4/14 The Bee: True Stories from the Hive "Fer Rude"
@ Urban Lounge. 6p. An evening of lovingly competitive storytelling! $10. 241 S. 500 E.
It's an anything goes week, so don't be surprised if your week is colored by surprising plot twists catalyzed by out-of-the-blue bolts of lightning. Uranus, the astro-symbol for the unexpected and unanticipated, is lighting up regular routines with impulsive decisions designed to break free from the drudgery of mundane habits of every denomination. Don't be surprised if you find yourself singing endless choruses of "I gotta be free 'cause I gotta be me." Also don't be dismayed if a significant other, personal or professional, makes a declaration of independence that cannot be denied or ignored. What's more, the reason these rebellions must be taken seriously is their link to more than a whim. Pay attention to all these attempts to cut the negative ties that bind-yours or others'. It's a wild world we live in, and personal liberation, as well as social liberation, are a major part of the new terrain. (Read more.)
The Novice's Grimoire: Apr. 7-14 Diamond
by Z. Smith
Hello again! This week, we are talking about diamond, a gem of exciting qualities and also the birthstone of those born in April-happy birthday, applicable novices!
In the past, much like in the present, diamonds were worn and glorified due to their dazzling appearance and durability-often the jewel of choice for royalty and warriors. It wasn't until more modern times, with the use of modern technology, that the diamond has been able to achieve its sumptuous geometric and light-refracting qualities. In ancient Grecian lore, it is said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamond so as to better pierce the hearts of potential lovers. (Read more.)
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