THEATER
OPENING:
“CSI: PROVO” — Decaffeinated DNA — hilarious parody of TVseries, transplanted to Utah County. Today-March 24. Desert Star,4861 S. State St., Murray. $10-$18.desertstarplayhouse.com.
“FIND AND SIGN” — Set in new York City with a slight nod to”Othello.” Fri. through Jan. 28. Pioneer Theatre co., Salt LakeCity. $25-$49. (801) 581-6961. pioneertheatre.org. Stronglanguage/themes.
“IN a DARK, DARK HOUSE” — Brothers reunite and attempt to sortthrough dysfunctional history. Presented by Wasatch Theatre co.Jan. 12-28. Studio Theatre, Wagner Center, Salt Lake City.arttix.org.
“MARRIAGE-GO-ROUND” — Delightfully funny for whole family. 7p.m. Friday through Feb. 13 on Fri., Sat., Mon. Valley CenterPlayhouse, 780 N. 200 East, Lindon. $5-$7. (801) 785-1186.
“THE MEETING” — Depicts fictional meeting between Malcom X andMartin Luther King Jr. concerning Black Americans. Jan. 12-14.Grand Theatre, Salt Lake City. (801) 957-3322.
CONTINUING:
“THE GAME’S AFOOT” — Comedy thriller begins with famed stageactor recovering from attempt on his life. Through Feb. 4. HaleCentre Theatre West Valley. (801) 984-9000.
“THE 39 STEPS” — Spy-thriller based on Hitchcock’s 1935 film.7:30 p.m. through Feb. 11. Hale Center Theater Orem. $$12-$20.(801) 226-8600. haletheater.org.
COMING SOON:
“THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS” — C.S. Lewis reveals spiritual warfarefrom demon’s point of view in this comedy. 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 28.Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City. $29-$89. (801) 581-7100. Suitablefor 13 years plus.
“THE SECRET GARDEN” — Growth/blossoming of earth and humanspirit. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26-Feb. 18. Noorda Black Box Theatre, UtahValley University, Orem. $5-$12. (801) 863-PLAY.uvu.edu/theatre.
SOUVENIR — Two-man Broadway play tells true story from1930s-40s. POSTPONED. Watch for new dates. Covey Center, Provo.$10-$12. (801) 852-7007.
“THE THIRD CROSSING” — Explores interracial relationships.March 8-18. Plan B Theatre co., Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South,Salt Lake City. $10-$20. (801) 355-ARTS.
“WICKED” — Untold story of the witches of Oz. Various timesJuly 19-Aug. 26, 2012. Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City. (801)355-ARTS. arttix.org.
YOUTH THEATER:
“THE MERCHANT OF VENICE” — Kid-friendly Shakespeare by Theatrefor Young Audiences. Jan. 25-Feb. 4. Margetts Theatre.byuarts.com.
DANCE
AFRICA! — Music, culture, dance featuring Elikya Dance/Drum co.7:30 p.m. today-Sat. SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem. $8-$10. (801)225-ARTS.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATRE — part jazz, all dance withSynthesis (big band) joining in. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26-28. Matinee: 2p.m. Jan. 28. de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus.byuarts.com.
DANCE CONSERVATORY — Performs winter recital, “Mary Poppins.”5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Covey Center, Provo. Free. (801)852-7007.
KALEIDOSCOPE — Ririe-Woodbury brings strange-footed dancersbalancing on discs, men hanging precariously out in space and more.Feb. 3, 4. Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City. arttix.org.
LIVING LEGENDS — Tribute to ancient cultures of Americas andthe Pacific. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 11. de Jong Concert Hall, BYUcampus. byuarts.com.
MOMIX’S “BOTANICA” — Dancer illusionists perform withmultimedia. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Eccles Center, Park City.ecclescenter.org.
PEKING ACROBATS — Chinese gymnasts, jugglers, tumblers perform2,000-year-old athletic disciplines. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 4. 2 p.m.Feb. 4. de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus. byuarts.com.
“THE SNOW QUEEN” — Ballet in concert based on Hans ChristianAndersen story. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9-11. Matinee: 2 p.m. Feb. 11.Pardoe Theatre, BYU campus. byuarts.com.
THE VIBE — TV’s “Live to Dance” raves about this dance group,”Move.” Celebrity guests are Tadd Gadduang and Caitlynn Lawson fromSo You Think You Can Dance. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 28. Matinee: 2 p.m.Jan. 28. Covey Center, Provo. $15-$18. (801) 852-7007.
LIVE COMEDY
MIKE BIRBIGLIA’S MY GIRLFRIEND’S BOYFRIEND — Shares lifetime ofromantic blunders. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Kingsbury Hall, Salt LakeCity. $18-$33. (801) 581-7100.
JIM GAFFIGAN — Stand-up comedian in quiet, clever style who’sbeen guest of Letterman and Conan. 8 p.m. Jan. 13, 14. KingsburyHall, Salt Lake City. $39-$49. (801) 571-7100.
BRIAN REGAN — one of the premier comedians in the country. 7:30p.m. Jan. 18-21, 25-28. Matinee: 3 p.m. Jan. 28. Abravanel Hall,Salt Lake City. $41-$46. (801) 355-ARTS. artix.org.
SPENSER COMEDY HYPNOSIS — Includes audience participation. Feb.9, 10. Egyptian Theatre, Park City. (435) 649-9371.
THRILLIONAIRES — Improv is their specialty. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27.Covey Center, Provo. $8-$10. (801) 852-7007.
COMEDYSPORTZ MAIN EVENT — National comedy-improvisationfranchise. Teams compete for points; audience favors. 8 and 10:15p.m. Fridays/Saturdays, 36 W. Center St., Provo. $8-$10. (801)377-9700. comedysportzutah.com.
IMPROVABILITIES — Improv troupe has you laughing out loud. 9p.m. every Sat. Egyptian Theatre Studios, 345 Main St., Park City.$10/cash only. (435) 649-9371 ext. 28.
IMPROV COMEDY — for the entire family. 10:30 p.m. Fridays,Saturdays. Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna. $5. (801)347-7373.
LAUGHTER CLUB — Laughter yoga is non-political, non-religious,non-competitive. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays. 100 S. 1000 East, Orem.(801) 404-6123. .
WISEGUYS –Comedy Central. Welcomes all ages, no alcohol. 1270W. 1130 South (the Parkway Crossing), Orem. $10. (801) 377-6910.wiseguyscomedy.com. 8-10 p.m. Thurs.: Open Mic Comedy.
YELLOW NUMBER TWO — Star performers from ComedySportz’s MainEvent. two 30-minute games. 8 p.m. Thursdays. 36 W. Center St.,Provo. $3. (801) 377-9700. comedysportzutah.com.
MISC.
ART FITNESS TRAINING — Gives audience ability to appreciatemost difficult contemporary art. 3-5 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11.Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City. $75.utahmoca.org/art-fitness.
CULTURE DATE NIGHT — Activities, games, scupturing,refreshments. 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Museum of Peoples/Cultures, Provo.$10/couple. WSC info desk. (801) 422-0020.
EXPLORING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS — last of seven exhibitscelebrating 50 years of Harold B. Lee Library’s current site:manuscripts, daguerreotype, Ansel Adams prints and more throughJan. 20. BYU campus. (801) 422-6687.
FOLKFEST VOLUNTEERS — Need 50 volunteers to fundraise, market,do graphic design, housing, event planning for Springville WorldFolkfest. .
FREE MOVIE — “Foreign Correspondent” with Utah-born actressLaraine Day and Joel McCrea plays 7 p.m. Fri., Harold B. LeeLibrary.
KING JAMES VERSION BIBLE — Honor 400th anniversary of firstprinting in exhibit, “The Life and Legacy of The King James Bible:Celebrating 400 Years.” Through may 31. Harold B. Lee Library,Brigham Young University. (801) 422-4377.
POETRY RECITAL — Alex Caldiero recites from the work of EdgarAllan Poe. 7 p.m. Jan. 19. Orem Library, Orem. Free but donationsaccepted to benefit The Center for story.
PUPPET THEATER — Monthly on Saturdays for 45 minutes. SCERACenter, Orem. $3/ages 2-plus. (801) 225-ARTS. Jan. 14: “TheTreasure Chest,” by Coralie Leue, Utah Puppet Theatre. Feb. 11:Your Imaginary Friends. March 10: McMazing tales. April 21: MaxedOut Puppetry. may 19: SCERA Puppet Shop.
SECOND SATURDAYS — Children/families have guided museum tourand hands-on art activity. 10-11:30 am. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.second Saturdays. Museum of Art. Register: (801) 422-8287.moa.byu.edu. Free.
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL — Various venues. Jan. 19-29.sundance.org/festival.
ART CLASSES
YOUTHEATRE — “Broadway Bound,” Improv Comedy and more atEgyptian Theatre, Park City. (435) 649-9371.parkcityshows.com.
AUDITIONS
INTERLOCHEN — Open call dance audition for grades 6-12. 2:30-4p.m. Sat., University of Utah Dept. of Ballet, 330 S. 1500 East,rm. 106, Salt Lake City. interlochen.org/dance2012.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
GREAT SALT LAKE BIRD FEST — Students K-12 invited to submitoriginal drawing or painting in color of black-crowned night heronusing observation, field guides or Internet resources to research.greatsaltlakebirdfest.com. Deadline: April 6.
INTER-TRIBAL/MOUNTAIN ARTIFACTS — looking for artifacts,photos, stories that shed light on history of Inter-MountainInter-Tribal School. (435) gov.
PUBLIC ART — Seeks artists to create engaging site-specificartwork for new instructional/administration building at Salt LakeCommunity College on Redwood Road in Taylorsville. Deadline: Fri.(801) 533-3585. utahpublicart.org.
STATEWIDE COMPETITION — Original works of art in watercolor,oil, acrylic, mixed, drawings, graphics, photographs,weavings/textiles and sculpture accepted. Entry dates Jan. 17-21.(801) 292-0367. bdac.org.
“WORLD OF THE WILD” — All art mediums, all ages, abilities forwildlife exhibit at Hogle Zoo. Deadline: Jan. 14. hoglezoo.org.Exhibit: Jan. 27-March 11 in zoo auditorium.
VISUAL ARTS
EVENTS:
TRAVELS — Explores local and global travel explorations ofUtahns, 6-8 p.m. today. Utah Cultural Celebration Cwenter, WestValley. (801) 965-5100.
EXHIBITS:
ALPINE ART CENTER — 450 S. Alpine Highway, Alpine. (801)763-7173. alpineartcenter.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., Sat.
BELA GALLERY — 272 W. 200 North, Lindon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. (801)623-8151. belagalleryonline.com.
B.F. LARSEN GALLERY — Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham YoungUniversity. Hours: Mon-Fri. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. (801) 422-2881.
BROWN HOUSE OF FINE ARTS GALLERY — 274 S. Main St.,Springville. 1-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. (801)489-4980. billandmarilyn@netscape.
BROWNSTONE GALLERY — 3330 N. University Ave., Provo. Hours: 10a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.or by appt. (801) 225-9999.
BYU MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY — 1683 Canyon Road, Provo. Hours: 9a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sat. (801) 422-3680. FamilyNight: 6-9 p.m. Mondays.
BYU MUSEUM OF ART — Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 6-9 p.m.Thurs.; noon-5 p.m. Sat. (801) 422-8286. moa.byu.edu.Through may 19: Traditions of American Art. Through April 7: Printsby James McNeill Whistler.
BYU MUSEUM OF PEOPLES AND CULTURES — 700 N. 100 East, Provo.Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MWF; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. TTh. (801) 422-0020.mpc.byu.edu. Through April 2013: “Entwined: a Vibrant Heritage ofthe Modern Maya.” Through April 2012:”Beneath Your Feet,Archaeology of Utah Valley.”
CAMP FLOYD/STAGE COACH INN STATE PARK — 18035 W. 1540 North,Fairfield. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (801) 768-8932.
CITY GALLERY — 250 N. University Ave., Provo. 4-9 p.m. Thurs.,Fri. noon-9 p.m. Sat. (801) 572-5123.
COLEMAN STUDIOS — 117 N. University Ave., Provo. (801)225-5766.
COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS — 425 W. Center St., Provo. (801)852-7007. coveycenter.org. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10a.m.-2 p.m. Through Jan. 26: Landscapes, wildlife by Dave Merrill.Through Feb. 23: “A Classical Rebirth,” Ricardo Montalvan.
COWAN GALLERY — 101 E. 200 South, Springville. Hours: 10 a.m.-6p.m. Tues.-Fri. and noon-6 p.m. Sat.
CRANDALL HISTORICAL PRINTING MUSEUM — 275 E. Center St., Provo.9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.. Tours available. (801) 377-7777.
DAUGHTERS OF THE UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM — Collection ofartifacts: furniture, clothing, decorations, tools, guns. 500 N.500 West, Provo. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat. (801) 852-6609.pioneervillage-museum.org.
EDELWEISS GALLERY — 65 E. Main St., Midway. Hours: noon-5 p.m.Tues.-Sat. (435) 654-1335.
FAIRVIEW MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART — Heritage Highway 89 inFairview. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. (435)427-3764.
GALLERY 303 — Main floor, Harris Fine Arts Center, BrighamYoung University.
GALLERY AT LIBRARY SQUARE — 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City.(801) 524-8200.
GALLERY ONE-TEN — 110 S. 300 West, Provo. 6-9 p.m. Mon.,Thurs., Fri. (801) 362-6909. galleryoneten.org.
HAROLD B. LEE LIBRARY — Brigham Young University. Hours: 8a.m.-9 p.m. (801) 422-6687. lib.byu.edu/news. Rotating exhibitevery 6 weeks to celebrate 50 years. Through may 31: King JamesBible 400th anniversary exhibit. 70th Anniversary of PearlHarbor.
HUTCHINGS MUSEUM — 55 N. Center St., Lehi. Hours: 11 a.m.-5p.m. Tues.-Sat. Admission is $2.50 adults, $2 students and seniors,$1.50 children. hutchingsmuseum.org. (801) 768-7180.
LOSEE CENTER — Library Art Gallery, 3rd & 4th floors, UVU.7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Sat.
L. TOM PERRY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS — Harold B. Lee Library, BYU,Provo. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. (801)422-3514. sc.lib.byu.edu.
MILLMAN LEGACY GALLERY — 120 N. Main, Spanish Fork. Hours:Noon-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (801) 798-1776.
MONTE L. BEAN LIFE SCIENCE MUSEUM — Brigham Young University.Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. (801)422-5051. mlbean.byu.edu. “Into Africa.”
OREM HERITAGE MUSEUM — 745 S. State St., Orem, at SCERA Centerfor the Arts. 4-7 p.m. Mon., Thurs., or by appt. (801) 225-ARTSext. 1030. .
PETEETNEET GALLERY — 10 S. 600 East, Payson. Hours: 10 a.m.-4p.m. weekdays. (801) 465-9427. (801) 735-5343.peteetneetacademy.org.
PIONEER VILLAGE — 500 N. 500 West, North Park, Provo. Hours:5-8 p.m. Mon. 4-7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Sat. (801) 377-8294;375-9299. pioneervillage-museum.org.
PROVO CITY LIBRARY — Art Gallery, Provo City Library at AcademySquare, 550 N. University Ave., Provo. (801) 852-6650.provocitylibrary.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6p.m. Sat.
REPARTEE GALLERY and FRAMEWORKS — 575 E. University Pkwy.,University Mall, Orem. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (801)224-5508.
SANTAQUIN CHIEFTAIN MUSEUM — 100 S. 100 W., Santaquin. Open fortours: (801) 754-3910.
SCERA ART GALLERY — 745 S. State St., Orem. Hours: Noon-9 p.m.Mon.-Sat. Tours available. (801) 225-2569.
SEGO ART CENTER — 169 N. University Ave., Provo. (801)599-0680. segoarts.org. noon-8 Tues.-Sat.
SPRING CITY ARTS GALLERY — 50 S. Main St., Spring City. Hours:Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. (435) 662-5299. (435) 851-2886.
SPRINGVILLE DUP MUSEUM — Schools, scouts, church, community,family, researchers welcome. 1-4 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat. 175 S. MainSt., Springville. Free. (801) .
SPRINGVILLE MUSEUM OF ART — 126 E. 400 South, Springville.Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m-9 p.m. Wed.; 3-6 p.m. Sun.(801) 489-2727. smofa.org. Ongoing: Trains, Trucks,Automobiles; American Collection; Visions of Utah; SovietCollection. Through March: J.T. Harwood: The Ione Years.
SUNDANCE ART SHACK / GALLERY — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. SundanceResort, Provo Canyon. (801) 223-4535. sundanceresort.com.Classes: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. M-F.
TERRA NOVA GALLERY — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 41 W. 300 North,Provo. (801) 374-0016. terranovagallery.com.
THANKSGIVING POINT GARDENS — Thanksgiving Way, Lehi.thanksgivingpoint.org. Light of the World Garden statues ofChrist by Angela Johnson. iamthelightoftheworld.org.
THANKSGIVING POINT MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE — 3003 NorthThanksgiving Way, Lehi. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (801)889-6336. thanksgivingpoint.org. new hands-on exhibit,”Trilobite Treasures,” search 75-foot by 300-foot quarry. $8.Through June 2: Notion of Motion.
UTAH COUNTY ART GALLERY — 151 S. University Ave. (inside Healthand Justice Bldg.), Provo. (801) 754-0125.utahcountyartgallery.com. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8-8Tues.-Thurs. Through Jan. 27: Wasatch Camera Club.
UVU LIBRARY GALLERY — 5th floor of the Utah Valley UniversityLibrary, Utah Valley University, Orem. (801) 863-8206. 8 a.m.-9p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.
UVU STUDENT CENTER — Sorensen Bldg., Utah Valley University,Orem. (801) 863-8206. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.
UVU WOODBURY ART MUSEUM — 575 W. University Pkwy., UniversityMall, 2nd floor, Orem. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (801)863-6200. uvu.edu/museum. Through March 3: “Hidden Voices:Women in Printmaking.”
WINDOW BOX GALLERY — 62 W. Center St., Provo. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.on weekdays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. (801) 377-4367.windowboxgallery.com.
