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THEATER
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'ANNIE GET YOUR GUN,' an Orion Junior High School production, 7 p.m. today, at the school, 370 W. 2000 North, Ogden. $4; $3/students; $25/families. At the door. (801) 452-4700.
'BYE BYE BIRDIE,' 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Heritage Community Theatre, 2505 S. U.S. 89, Perry. $9; $8/seniors, children. (435) 723-8392.
'JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,' 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, through March 27, with some matinees, Old Barn Theatre, 3605 Bigler Road, Collinston. $7-$8. (435) 458-2276 or www.oldbarn.org.
'LES MISERABLES,' a Bonneville High School production, 7 p.m. today, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, March 27 and 29, 2 p.m. Saturday and March 27, at the school, 251 E. 4800 South, Washington Terrace. $8, at door. Some discounts for advance purchase, (801) 452-4081.
'SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS,' 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, through April 3, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Washington Terrace. $10-$12, with discounts for students and seniors. (801) 393-0070.
'THE WEDDING SINGER,' a Layton High School production, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, at the school, 440 Wasatch Drive, Layton. $8; $7/seniors; $6/students and children. (801) 402-4888 or dferrin@dsdmail.net.
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'BLOOD WEDDING,' 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Margetts Theatre, BYU, Provo. $8. (801) 422-4322.
'EURYDICE,' 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday, Grand Theater, SLCC, 1575 S. State, SLC. $10-$24 with student, senior discounts. (801) 957-3322.
'FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,' various times Mondays-Saturdays, with some matinees, through April 10, Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. $22-$26, $15-$16/children. (801) 984-9000.
'FOOTLOOSE, THE MUSICAL,' 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, through April 10, Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna. $9-$11. (801) 347-7373.
'THE GLASS MENAGERIE,' 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays-Saturdays, through March 27, Provo Theatre, 100 East and 100 North, Provo. $12; $10/students, seniors. www.mortalfools.org. Monday tickets two-for-one at the door.
'OUR TOWN,' various times through March 27, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, SLC. $22-$40. (801) 581-6961 or www.pioneertheatre.org.
'PIRATES OF THE CAR-RIB-EEE-AN,' various times and days, through May 15, Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, Murray. $12.95-$17.95; $8/children, discounts for seniors and students on some shows. (801) 266-2600.
'REEFER MADNESS,' 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday, March 26-28, Egyptian Theatre, Park City. $15-$25. (435) 649-9371 or www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
MUSEUMS
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GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK AND MUSEUM, 1544 E. Park Blvd., Ogden. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $7; $6/seniors, students; $5/ages 2-12. (801) 393-3466 or www.dinosaurpark.org.
HERITAGE MUSEUM OF LAYTON, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. (801) 336-3930.
ROY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 5550 S. 1700 West, frontage road off I-15's Exit 338. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Free. (801) 776-3626.
SYRACUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER AND FARM AND HOME MUSEUM, 1891 W. 1700 South. 2-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, and by appointment. Free. (801) 825-3633.
UNION STATION MUSEUMS, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Browning Firearms Museum, Browning-Kimball Car Museum, Utah State Railroad Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $5; $4/seniors; $3/11-under. (801) 393-9886.
WORLD OF PUPPETRY MUSEUM, Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City. Open 2-5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month, with puppets from around the world, activities and shows. Free, donations appreciated. Private tours on request; $15. (435) 723-0740.
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FORT DOUGLAS MILITARY MUSEUM, 32 Potter St., Fort Douglas (east of U of U), SLC. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. (801) 581-1251.
THIS IS THE PLACE HERITAGE PARK, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC. Self-guided tours through village streets, and train tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 5 p.m. Thursdays), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. $5; $3/children and seniors. (801) 582-1847.
UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 1390 E. Presidents Circle, U of U, SLC. 2 p.m. Saturday: Bug Brigade. Noon-4 p.m. March 26: Discovery Hall activities. Exhibits: "Glory of the Sea: Mollusc Shells and the Animals Inside Them"; "Year of the Dinosaur," new dinosaur discoveries; "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place"; plus geology, paleontology, animal and mineral exhibits. $6; $3.50/seniors and ages 3-12. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays; open until 8 p.m. the first Monday of each month, with free admission. (801) 581-6927, www.umnh.utah.edu.
WHEELER HISTORIC FARM, 6351 S. 900 East, SLC. Preserved farm with exhibits on 19th-century farm life. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday with tours of farmhouse on the hour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $1.50. Cow milking is 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 50 cents. Farm admission free. (801) 264-2241.
DANCE
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COUNTRY DANCE, 8-11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. 8 p.m. lessons; 9 p.m. dance starts. $4/lesson, $5/dance. (801) 805-4846.
DANCE, featuring the music of Tony Summerhays, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. Also, beginning line-dance lessons at 7:15 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays of the month. $5.
LEARN TO DANCE, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Nightclub 2, two-step, waltz and cha-cha, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Eagles Lodge, 975 Wall Ave., Ogden. $2. (801) 985-5949.
QUARTER PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $8/couple. (801) 731-6423.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE CLUB, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $5. Singles welcome. (801) 479-4312.
SINGLE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, for singles and couples, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Eagles Lodge, 975 Wall Ave., Ogden (enter rear door on west side). $4 suggested donation. (801) 479-4555.
SQUARE DANCING, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Brigham City Senior Center, 24 N. 300 West. $4. (435) 633-8827.
SQUARE DANCE, to slower music with the Golden Promenaders, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $4, first visit free. Couples and singles welcome. (801) 393-1916.
WESTERNAIRES DANCE, 7 p.m. Saturday, North View Senior Center, 485 E. 2550 North, North Ogden. Free. Dance instruction at 6 p.m. $1 donation. (801) 782-6211.
WILD BUNCH SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $8/couple. (801) 393-6242. (801) 774-9447.
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BALLET SHOWCASE COMPANY performs classical to contemporary works, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building, BYU campus, 150 E. 230 North, Provo. Also 2 p.m. Saturday. $6. (801) 422-4322 or http:/arts.byu.edu.
'ROMEO AND JULIET,' hip-hop version by Odyssey Dance Theatre, 8 p.m. today, Monday, Thursday and March 27, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, U of U, SLC. $25-$45. (801) 581-7100 or www.kingtix.com.
BALLROOM, SWING AND LATIN DANCING, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Columbus Center Auditorium, 2531 S. 400 East, SLC. $5; free lessons at 7:30 p.m. (801) 298-8047 or www.dance-scene.com.
'LET IT BE,' excerpts from Odyssey Dance Theatre's work set to the music of the Beatles, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Wednesday and March 27, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, U of U, SLC. $25-$45. (801) 581-7100 or www.kingtix.com.
'GISELLE,' Odyssey Dance Theatre, 8 p.m. Tuesday and March 26, and 2 p.m. this Saturday, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, U of U, SLC. $25-$45. (801) 581-7100 or www.kingtix.com.
CALO FLAMENCO presents "Ballet de Martin Gaxiola," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, 150 E. Bulldog Blvd. (1230 North), Provo. $8-$15. (801) 422-4322 or www.byuarts.com.
LIVING LEGENDS, BYU folk dance performance, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, 150 E. Bulldog Blvd. (1230 North), Provo. $8-$11. (801) 422-4322 or www.byuarts.com.
'MYSTIQUE,' Repertory Dance Theatre, 8 p.m. Thursday-March 27, Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC. $10-$30. ArtTix.
ODDS & ENDS
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ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK features biking and hiking trails, beaches, wildlife. Fielding Garr Ranch and visitor center open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Park open 7 a.m. to half hour after sunset. Reached via I-15 Exit 332, west of Syracuse. $9/vehicle. (801) 773-2941.
AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, six miles southwest of Logan, 4025 S. U.S. 89-91, Wellsville. New Cache Valley History Museum features exhibits, artifacts, interactive displays. Also, self-guided tours of outdoor American Indian encampment, mountain man/fur trade area, pioneer settlement, historical farm. Museum and Welcome Center are free; tours, $3.50. (435) 245-6050 or (800) 225-3378.
BEAR RIVER MIGRATORY BIRD REFUGE, 2155 W. Forest St., Brigham City. Education center, with interactive exhibits, wetland diorama, 1/2-mile outdoor trail, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Refuge is 12 miles west of center, with 12-mile auto or bicycle observation loop to see birds. Open sunrise-sunset daily; call ahead to check road conditions, (435) 734-6422. Free. (435) 734-6425.
ICE SHEET, 4390 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, offers public skating Monday-Saturday. Sessions are noon-2 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; noon-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Admission (tax added to all fees): $4; $3.50/ages 3-17 and seniors; $2.75/military and families; free/2-under. $1.50 skate rental. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. (801) 778-6360.
GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, with exhibits, films, self-guided auto tour, hiking and biking. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Last Spike Site at Promontory Summit, 32 miles west of Brigham City via I-15 (Exit 365) and state roads 13 and 83. $5/vehicle. (435) 471-2209.
ECCLES ICE CENTER offers public skating, 2825 N. 200 East, North Logan. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Evening skating available but times vary; call (435) 752-1170 or visit www.ecclesice.com. $4.50; $3.50/children and seniors; $1.75 skate rental.
OGDEN NATURE CENTER, trails, animal watching and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-4 p.m. Saturdays, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. $4; $3/seniors; $2/ages 2-11; free/2-under. (801) 621-7595.
OFF THE WALL, improv troupe, 10:30 p.m. March 26, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 90 E. 4700 South, Washington Terrace. $5. Another show at 7 p.m. March 27, Salt Rock Coffee, 270 12th St., Ogden. $7. otwimprov.com.
STOKES NATURE CENTER, plants, fossils, animals, hiking trails, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 2696 E. U.S. 89, Logan Canyon. Free. (435) 755-3239 or www.logannature.org.
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MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF UTAH 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, black-tie event with dinner and auction, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., SLC. $150. (801) 262-WISH.
'A LITTLE 'KNIGHT' MUSIC,' ballroom dance, dinner and silent auction for Merit College Preparatory Academy, Saturday, 1440 W. Center St., Springville. Dinner 6-8 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. with live music, prettiest gown contest and mini dance competition. Adv: $15/person, $25/couple, plus $5/dinner. At door: $5 more, no dinner available. (801) 491-7600.
ART & SOUP, fundraiser for Community Nursing Services, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Sheraton Hotel, 150 W. 500 South, SLC. Visual art show, with a side of soup. $12, lunch or dinner. (801) 233-6100.
GREAT SALT LAKE WOODCARVERS SHOW & COMPETITION, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. March 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27, Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, SLC. Exhibit, door prizes, vendors. $4; $3/senior; $2/child. (801) 942-6363.
SCRAPBOOK USA EXPO, 10 a.m.-midnight March 26 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 27, South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. $12; $22/two-day pass; free/10-under (unless participating in classes). www.scrapbookusaexpo.com.
SALT LAKE CITY GOLF SHOW, demonstrations, putting and chipping contests, more, March 26-28, South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28. $10; $9/seniors and age 13-17; free/12-under. www.saltlakegolfshow.com.
CLARK PLANETARIUM features daily star shows, IMAX films, cosmic light shows, 110 S. 400 West (at The Gateway), SLC. Open 10:30 a.m. daily; closes at 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9 p.m. Thursdays, 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sundays. Free exhibits include rocketry, MarScape, meteorites, weather station. $8; $6/12-under. Special-engagement shows have different rates. (801) 456-7827 or www.clarkplanetarium.org.
HEBER VALLEY HISTORIC RAILROAD features Tube 'n' Train, Lakeside Limited, Sleigh Bells 'n' Whistles, Comedy Murder Mystery, more, various times Fridays-Saturdays. In Heber, board at station, 450 S. 600 West. $18-$38. (435) 654-5601 or Smith's Tix; www.hebervalleyrailroad.org.
HOGLE ZOO, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC. See baby elephant, giraffe, tigers and snow leopard. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; stay on grounds until 5:30 p.m. $9; $7/ages 3-12 and seniors; free/2-under. (801) 582-1631.
RED BUTTE GARDEN, 300 Wakara Way, U of U, SLC. Fred Montague exhibit, "Gardening: An Ecological Approach (to human health, community health, and global health)"; related lecture 7 p.m. March 31. Garden open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $6; $4/seniors, children; free/3-under and members. (801) 581-IRIS.
SWANER ECOCENTER, 1258 Center Drive, Park City. Sandhill crane lecture, 6 p.m. Tuesday; $8. Exhibits, climbing wall, preserve and more. Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. $9; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-11; free/3-under. Snowshoe tours 10 a.m. Wednesdays, $5. Snowshoe rental/$5. (435) 649-1767.
THANKSGIVING POINT features North American Museum of Ancient Life, Fox Family Farm, more, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. National Agriculture Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in Farm Country. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday (some areas close earlier). $2.50-$14. Reached via I-15, Exit 284 (Highland-Alpine). (801) 768-2300, (888) 672-6040 or www.thanksgivingpoint.com.
TRACY AVIARY, 589 E. 1300 South in Liberty Park, SLC. Feed South American sun conures in "Amazon Adventure," 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Also pelican feeding; Avian Alcove activities for children. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. $5; $4/students, seniors; $3/ages 4-12; free/3-under. (801) 322-BIRD.
FILM SCREENINGS
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SALT LAKE FILM CENTER, City Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. "Every Little Step," about the development and history of "A Chorus Line," 7 p.m. Monday. Free.
SILENT FILMS, 7:30 p.m. today, Harold Lloyd's "Grandma's Boy" (1922), 7:30 p.m. today Edison Street Organ Loft, 3331 Edison St. (a quarter block east of State Street at 3300 South), SLC. $6; $5/children. (801) 485-9265.
OPERA
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'THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS,' 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South SLC. $15-$72. ArtTix.