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Calendar for July 29- Aug. 2, 2006

Special Events

Saturday 29

*The award-winning comical musical, "Urinetown," will run at the Egyptian Theatre Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Aug. 19. For more information or tickets, call 649-9371.

*Anke Summerhill, with special guest Kate MacLeod, will perform at the Homestead Resort in Midway, July 29 from 7-9 p.m.

*Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform at Deer Valley July 29 at 8 p.m. as part of the Deer Valley Music Festival. For tickets or more information, call 1-800-864-9298.

*The Legends of Country Music Show will run every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. For more information on tickets, dinner packages and reservations, call 658-3030 or (888) 283-3030.

*Alexa Wilkinson will perform at Miners Plaza from 1:30 to 3 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

*Andrew Larsen will perform at Miners Plaza from 3:30 to 5 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

*Pato Banton will perform at The Forum at The Canyons from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of The Canyons free summer concerts. For more information, call 649- 5400.

*Andy Monaco will perform at Party on the Plaza from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

*Fat Paw will perform at Upper Summit Watch Plaza from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

*The Kimball Art Auction will start today and run through Aug. 20. For more information, call 649-8882 or visit http://www.kimball-art.org .

* There will be an all-artists reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stone Art Gallery. Artists will be unveiling some of their newest pieces. For more information, call 647-0227.

* An exhibition of new work by Bonnie Sucec, is on view in the Great Hall at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) until Jan. 28. The UMFA is free to the public on the first Wednesday of each month. For information call (801) 581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

*The Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) will kick off its fall fundraising campaign with its 2nd Annual "Happy as a Clambake" dinner dance and auction at the Park Meadows Country Club at 6 p.m. The dinner will include clams, oysters and one-and-a-half-pound lobsters. Local musicians Small House Strings will provide live entertainment. Tickets are $150 each, or $1,000 for a table of 8, and must be purchased in advance. Visit http://www.pcef4kids.org or call (435) 615-0235 for more information.

*The Snowbird Rock and Blues Festival will present blues musician Johnny Winter at Snowbird Resort. The event will start and 6 p.m. and Winter is slated to perform at 10 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and $12 for children. For more information, call (800) 933-2047.

Sunday 30

*Ricky Stroud will perform at Miners Plaza from 1:30 to 3 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

*Jeanne Marie Rettos will perform at Miners Plaza from 3:30 to 5 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

*The Jeff Lawrence Group will perform at Quarry Village from 5 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

Monday 31

*The Vacation Bible School will be held July 31 Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 4051 S.R. 224. Youth up to fifth grade and all denominations are welcome. Toddlers must be potty trained. The theme will be how God can make the ordinary extraordinary, led by counselors from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and congregational volunteers. The cost is $25 per youth for the week. More information and a printable registration form can be found on the Web at: http://www.shepherdofthemountains.org click VBS or by calling 649-2233.

*The Park City Education Foundation’s 18th annual Golf Classic will be held at the Park Meadows Country Club with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Visit http://www.pcef4kids.org or call (435) 615-0235 for more information.

Tuesday 1

*The Legendary Porch Pounders will perform at Party on the Plaza from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Mountain Town Stages summer free concerts. For more information, call 901-SONG.

Wednesday 2

*Every Wednesday, through October, The Canyons will host Park City’s Farmers Market from noon 6 p.m. in the Cabriolet parking lot. Stop by for fresh produce, fresh baked bread and arts and crafts from local vendors.

*The Utah Conservatory and Saint Luke’s Distinguished Artist Concert Series will present a concert by Professor Debra Lynn Cook, soprano. She will be accompanied by Dr. Bryan Stanley on the piano, Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Park City. A $10 donation is requested.

*The Utah Puppet Theater will be at the main branch of the Summit County Library in Kimball Junction Aug. 2 at 2:30 p.m. for a performance of the Lion and the Mouse. For more information, call 615-3903.

*John Boy’s Mule will perform at Deer Valley at 8 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo/PCPAF’s local summer concert series. For more information, call 655-8252.

Upcoming

* Meyer Gallery will hold a reception for artists Douglas Fryer and George Allen Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Music and refreshments will be served and artists will be in attendance.

*The Kimball Art Center will host the Park City Kimball Arts Festival during the weekend of Aug. 5 and 6, with the Kimball Art Auction and Gala held on Thursday, Aug. 3 and the Gallery Stroll Friday, Aug. 4. There are limited reservations available for the auction and gala. For reservations, call 649-8882.

*Dr. Bob will play Aug. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. at Top O’ Main Stage during the Park City Arts Festival.

*Renowned landscape photographer Tom Till will conduct a photography workshop in Park City on Aug. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Swaner Nature Preserve, 1208 New Main St. the event is sponsored by the Utah Museum of Natural History in conjunction with its current exhibit, "In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits." To register, call the Utah Museum of Natural History at (801) 581-5567. Space is limited.

*The Hearts and Hands for Humanity will present the Midway Summer Home Tour on Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will tour seven homes in the Zermatt Resort. Tickets are $10 and are available at Stanfield Fine Art, 751 Main St., Day’s Market in Heber and Robert Duncan Studios in Midway. *The re-opening of the Park City Ice Arena, "Feel the Thrill of the Chill" will be Aug. 8. Program registration is available online at http://www.pcice.org or at the Racquet Club. Call the info line at 615-5700 for more information.

*Joe Vogel, author of "Free Speech 101," will speak at the Park City Library on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Santy Auditorium. His latest book is about the uproar that was caused when Michael Moore came to speak at UVSC in 2004. Vogel was the student body VP at the time. This program is free.

*The Friends of the Farm will hold their annual Hoedown and Pig Roast at the McPolin Farm on Friday, Aug. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and sold at the Park City Library.

*The Summit Fair Parade will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to participate. Parade entry deadline is Aug. 10, the theme is "Making Tracks to the Summit County Fair." Entry forms can be picked up at the County Courthouse, Sheldon Richins Library, or the Kamas Library. For more information, call (435) 336-3221.

*The Concerts on the Lawn at the Homestead will present Julie de Azevedo with opening act Stephanie Smith Aug. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (80) 328-8899.

*The Park City Board of Realtors Philanthropic Foundation will present a luxury home tour at Deer Crest to benefit the Peace House of Summit and Wasatch counties Aug. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, call 658-4739.

*The Big Stars, Bright Nights Summer Concert Series will present Randy Newman Aug. 15 at Deer Valley. For tickets, call 655-3114.

*Sculptural welding class will run Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kimball Art Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24. The class is taught by Zafod Beatlebrox and costs $145 ( $125 for Members). Call 649-8882 for more information. *Watercolor painting class will run Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23. The class is taught by Linda Kohler Barnes and costs $145 ($125 for Members). Call 649-8882 for more information. *Wheel thrown pottery class for parents and children will run Mondays and Wednesdays at the Kimball ArtsCenter from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 7, 9, 14,16. The cost is $125. Call 649-8882 for more information. *Kids jewelry making and adult jewelry making paired classes will run Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kimball Art Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 10, 15, 17. The cost is $95 each or $145 combined. Call 649-8882 for more information.

*The Park City History Book Club will discuss "Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths," by Bruce Feiler On Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Park City Library. For more information, call 615-5600.

*Picasso to Pollock classes for ages 8 to 12 will run Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 8, 10, 15, 17. The cost is $95. Call 649-8882 for more information. *Drawing from the figure classes for adults (under 18, written permission required), will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8, 10, 15, 17. The cost is $115. Call 649-8882 for more information. *Kismet Dance Company will host Utah’s 26th Annual Middle Eastern Dance Festival at Liberty Park, 900 South 700 East, Aug. 18-20. The festival will run 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. This festival is free to the public.

*The Fidelity Investments Park City Jazz Festival will be Aug. 25-27 at the Deer Valley Amphitheater. Tickets are on sale at all SmithsTix locations, http://www.smithstix.com, Deer Valley Signatures stores or online at http://www.parkcityjazz.org. Local’s tickets, VIP packages, Lodging Packages and more are available by calling the Park City Jazz Foundation at 940-1362 or going online at http://www.parkcityjazz.org. New this year is a special three-day general admission package. American Express users will receive a 15 percent discount, available until July 31.

*The Salt Lake Symphony invites orchestral musicians on all instruments, especially violin and cello, to audition for the 2006-07 season. Audition date is Aug. 29, 2006. For more information, call (801) 463-2440.

*The Big Stars, Bright Nights Summer Concert Series will present Bonnie Raitt and Keb’Mo, Aug. 30 at Deer Valley. For tickets, call 655-3114.

*Elton John and his band will appear live as part of his 2006 "The Captain and the Kid Tour" at the E Center in Salt Lake City, Sept. 19, 2006. Tickets will be available at all Smith’sTix Outlets, (801) 467-TIXX, 1-800-888-TIXX, http://www.smithstix.com and the E Center box office.

Ongoing

* Chester’s Blacksmith Shop presents a summer gallery "Blue Apples" by Brad Greenwell through Aug 20. The shop is located at 613 Main Street. For more information, call 645-0668.

*The award-winning comical musical, "Urinetown," will run at the Egyptian at 8 p.m. through Aug. 19. For more information or tickets, call 649-9371.

*The Heber Valley Railroad will present the "Sunset BBQ Special," featuring barbecue, a train ride, and bluegrass music, from 6:30-9 p.m., July 21, Aug. 4 and 18 and Sept. 1 and 15. For tickets or more information, visit wwwhebervalleyrr.org or call (435) 654-5601.

*The Leigh-North Gallery has announced its first annual Fine Art Collectors Sale and Exhibition through July 31. The gallery is located at 136 S. Main Street, Suite 202 in Salt Lake City.

*The Brigham Young University Museum of Art introduces viewers to the work of Milton Glaser, whose conceptual approach to solving design problems has positioned him at the forefront of the field of graphic design and illustration. The exhibit, "Just Enough Is More: The Graphic Design of Milton Glaser," is on display through Oct. 7. Tours are conducted during regular museum hours and must be scheduled at least one week in advance. Tours usually last about one hour. Call (801) 422-1140 to schedule a tour or to inquire about additional information.

*The Utah Cultural Celebration Center, along with the West Valley City Arts Council and Spectrum Studios, will present the 2006 Face of Utah Sculpture exhibition through Aug. 24. This year’s show is slated on the heels of the hugely successful Ten Commandments exhibition by Utah resident Arnold Friberg, which averaged over 1,000 visitors per week. The grand opening will go from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information call (801) 965-5108 or visit, http://www.culturalcelebrationcenter.org .

General



*Utah Mountain Bluebird Trails is looking for volunteers. Several positions are needed for trail monitors. This is a weekly commitment (approximately) to check nesting boxes during the spring/summer season. A general knowledge of birds is helpful, however, training is offered. Only serious candidates need apply. For more information, call Letitia Lussier at 649-6982.

*Park City School District’s Community Education program has quarterly classes for adults, youth and young learners. To find out more, go to http://www.pcschools.us (click on "Community" then "Community Education") or call Julia at 615-0215.

Mondays

*The Spotted Frog Bookstore at Redstone Towne Center hosts "Scrabble Monday" every Monday from 6-8 p.m. Bring a board, a dictionary and challenge fellow Parkites to some word play. For more information, call the Spotted Frog at 575-2665.

*Intermezzo Chamber Music Series will run through Aug. 7, Westminster College will hold concerts by internationally acclaimed artists every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at the Eccles Conservatory. Single tickets are $15; discounts are available for season subscribers and free admission for students. For tickets and information, call (801) 230-2817.

Tuesdays



*The Park City Bar Association provides free legal advice every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Miners Hospital in Park City. All are invited to attend with any legal questions. There is no charge for this service. For more information, contact either Ed Stone or Lisa Peck at (801) 531-6088.

*The Park City Professional Artist Association Park City’s network for visual artists meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spotted Fog Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, visit http://www.parkcityart.com.

*Boys and girls of all ages are invited to come for reading related activities including writing, poetry, crafts, movies, puppetry, games, readers’ theater and more. No registration required. Drop by anytime. Call the library at 615-5600 for more information.

*Every Tuesday UVSC will hold group singing classes from 7-9 p.m. No singing experience necessary. The class is taught by Beth Lawrence with the Integrated Voice technique, a method of movement, visualization, relaxation and breathing. To register visit http://www.uvsc.edu/communitveducation. For more information e-mail Beth15 8 p.m. at Mountain Life Church, located at 7375 N. Silver Creek Rd. Awana is a non-denominational Christian youth ministry for children from preschool through sixth grades. For more information, call the church office 647-5855 or check out awana.org.

*Newcomers of Greater Park City gather every second Wednesday of the month at Miners Hospital at 10 a.m. For more information, call Chris Hartley, at 649-0624.

*The Summit County Dancesport Foundation, a non-profit organization, offers group sessions in social, folk and modern dance every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Steve at (801) 450-3852.

*The Wells Fargo/PCPAF Wednesday Concerts will take place at Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Concerts are Wednesday evenings (except Aug. 9 and Aug. 30) from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Coolers are welcome, but pets are not permitted. Parking is available in the Deer Valley Resort lot, however, PCPAF encourages locals to ride the city buses, carpool or walk to the concerts. The final concert of the summer will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, rather than Wednesday. For more information, call PCPAF with any questions at 655-8252.

Thursdays

*Look Good Feel Better is a free program that teaches beauty and hair techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment. The program runs on the second Thursday of each month at Heber Valley Medical Center in the boardroom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot, or for more information, call 1-800-395-LOOK.

*Caregivers Night Out is a monthly support group that offers assistance for those that are taking care of loved ones. Meetings are held in Summit County on the third Thursday of every month at Wentworth Assisted Living Center, located at 4200 North 400 West in Oakley. Meetings are from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call (435) 783-5575 for more information.

*The Shop Yoga Studio, a nonprofit community yoga center, offers Anusara yoga classes every Thursday night from 7-8:30 p.m. focusing on the eight limbs of yoga. Donations are voluntary. The studio is located at 1167 Woodside Ave. For more information, call 649-9339 or visit http://www.parkcityyoga.com.

*Lara Boyle, of Integrative Yoga Wellness, is teaching a summer yoga series embracing "The Art of Self-Care," Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m., at Yoga Quarry, located in Quarry Village. For more information, call 655-5273.

Fridays

*The SHOP Yoga Studio, a non-profit community yoga center, offers Prenatal Yoga Classes every Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. The classes are appropriate for all levels of students. Donations are voluntary. The studio is located at 1167 Woodside Ave. For more info, call 649-9339 or visit http://www.parkcityyoga.com.

*The Christian Center Friday Prayer Group is open to Christians of all backgrounds. Come to the Center, located at 1100 Iron Horse Drive, any Friday from 9-10 a.m. for a brief devotional and great prayer time for our community, our churches, our world. For more information, call 649-2260.

* The Park City Mountain Sports Club holds a T.G.I.F meeting and activity every Friday in and around Park City. Call 645-5350 or visit http://www.pcmsc.org for more information.

*Recycle Utah hosts "Green Building" seminars focused on resource and energy-efficient building. The seminars are held from 8 10 a.m. on the second Friday of every month at the Miners Hospital. For more information, call Recycle Utah at 649-9698.

*The last Friday of every month, the Kimball Art Center will present A Park City Gallery Stroll. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. and will include live jazz at the Kimball Art Center. Tickets are $5 and are available through the organization. On the day of the gallery stroll, interested participants can stop by the Art Center to pick up a map listing participating galleries and restaurants. For more information, contact the Kimball at 649-8882 or visit http://www.kimball-art.org.

*The Heber Valley Railroad’s Soldier Hollow Express, a 90-minute trip offering views of Mt. Timpanogos, departs

at 3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday from the depot at 450 South 600 West in Heber City. For tickets and information, visit http://www.hebervalleyrr.org or call (435) 654-5601.

*The Provo Canyon Limited, a three-hour scenic excursion featuring the Provo Canyon’s scenery, will depart at 11 a.m. every Friday and Saturday from the Heber Valley Railroad depot at 450 South 600 West in Heber City. For tickets and information, visit http://www.hebervalleyrr.org or call (435) 654-5601.

Saturdays

*At 10 a.m. every Saturday, The Spotted Frog Bookstore will host Children’s Story Hour for kids ages 2-6. Parents must remain in the store. For more information, call the Spotted Frog at 575-2665.

* The Art of Wine, located at 1400 Snow Creek Drive in the Dan’s Shopping Center, will host a Saturday Evening Wine School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. most weeks. Each week features a different theme. Gourmet cheese and fresh breads will be provided. For more information or to register, call 655-WINE or e-mail theartofwine30 p.m. at Park City Dance. All levels are welcome and please bring a mat. For more information, visit http://www.BalancedBeingYoga.com or call Sarah at (435) 579-0357.

*The Heber Valley Railroad’s Soldier Hollow Express, a 90-minute trip offering views of Mt. Timpanogos, departs

at 3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday from the depot at 450 South 600 West in Heber City. For tickets and information, visit http://www.hebervalleyrr.org or call (435) 654-5601.

*The Provo Canyon Limited, a three-hour scenic excursion featuring the Provo Canyon’s scenery, will depart at 11 a.m. every Friday and Saturday from the Heber Valley Railroad depot at 450 South 600 West in Heber City. For tickets and information, visit http://www.hebervalleyrr.org or call (435) 654-5601.

Sundays

Nightlife

Saturday 29

*Tim Wray, Shabu

*Dave Heslington, Grub Steak

*Rockin Rhino’s, Sidecar

*Muddpuddle, The Spur Bar and Grill

*Matt Frey, JB Mulligans

*Latino Fiesta Night, Star Bar

*DJ Q-tip, Cisero’s

Sunday30

*Tony Oros, Cisero’s

Monday 31

*Locals Open Mic, Sidecar

*Locals Night, J.B. Mulligans

*Spaghetti Night, Cisero’s

Tuesday 1

*Off the Top, Sidecar

*Judd Widner, The Spur Bar and Grill

*Tony Oros, Bistro 412

*Christopher Hawley, Sidecar

*The Wailing Souls, Suede

*Pool Tournament, J.B. Mulligans

Wednesday 2

*DJ Danny Boy, Cisero’s

*Troy Griffin, The Spur Bar and Grill

*Jess, Sidecar

*Ricky Straud, Bacchus

To add an event to The Park Record’s FREE calendar, call Dan Bischoff at 649-9014, ext. 104, or e-mail (preferred) arts@parkrecord.com.

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