THEATER
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'OKLAHOMA!,' 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, through April 9, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Washington Terrace. $10-$12; discounts for students, seniors. 801-393-0070.
'ONCE UPON A MATTRESS,' 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday, Ben Lomond High School, 1080 9th St., Ogden. $7, $5/students. 801-737-7858 or at door.
'DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.,' a Christian Heritage High School production, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Genesis Project, 270 E. 12th St., Ogden. At door: $8, $5/students, free/age 4-under. 801-393-4475.
'ARSENIC AND OLD LACE,' 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Weber High School, 3650 S. 500 West, Pleasant View. $6, $5/students. Tickets at the door, from cast members or 801-476-3704.
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'BEVERLY HILLBILLIES 90210: YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF ...,' various times through April 23, Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State St., Murray. $12.95-$17.95; $8/children; some senior and student discounts. 801-266-2600.
'THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK,' 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, U of U, SLC. $24-$42. (801) 581-6961 or www.pioneertheatre.org.
'PERSUASION,' an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, 7:30 p.m. today, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo. $10-$15. byuarts.com/tickets, 801-422-4322.
'A TALE OF TWO CITIES,' various times, through April 9, Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. $23-$26, $15-$16/children. 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.
EXHIBITS
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ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER, Antelope Drive west through Syracuse to entrance gate (I-15, Exit 332). Photos of the Great Salt Lake by Charles Uibel of SLC. $9/vehicle. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 801-725-9263.
BOUNTIFUL/DAVIS ART CENTER, 745 S. Main St., Bountiful. Closing today: Statewide Competition exhibition; works by professional artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. 801-292-0367.
BRIGHAM CITY MUSEUM-GALLERY, 24 N. 300 West, Brigham City. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. 435-723-6769.
CACHE VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERY WALK, 6-9 p.m. April 8, in downtown Logan. Pick up maps at 43 S. Main St. 435-752-0026, www.centerforthearts.us.
ECCLES COMMUNITY ART CENTER, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Opening today: Weber County Secondary Student Exhibition; photos by Al Perry of Roy in the Carriage House. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 801-392-6935.
FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL, 6-9 p.m. today, at participating art galleries and shops in Ogden. A number of galleries are open along Historic 25th Street, from Wall Avenue to Jefferson Avenue, with more on Washington Boulevard. 801-393-3866, www.artsogden.org.
GALLERY AT THE STATION, Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Opening with a reception 6-8 p.m. today: Paintings by Carole Wade of Park City. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 801-393-9890.
NORA ECCLES HARRISON MUSEUM OF ART, 650 N. 1100 East, USU, Logan. "EcoVisionaries: Designs for Living on Earth"; "Klompen," rhythmic sculpture by Trimpin; ceramics. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Suggested donation, $3/person. 435-797-0163.
OGDEN ARTS, 2484 Washington Blvd., street-level suites, Ogden. Opening with a reception 6-9 p.m. today: Abstract art show. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 801-393-3866.
SHEPHERD UNION ART GALLERY, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Closing today: "Life Stories," multimedia sculptures by Leah Wadman of Ogden. 7:30 a.m.-midnight Monday-Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sundays. 801-626-7538.
SNOW HORSE GALLERY, Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 70 West, Layton. Works by professional artists residing in Davis County, including Simon Winegar of Farmington, Scott Brough of Syracuse and George Handrahan of Kaysville. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 801-546-8575.
STEWART LIBRARY, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. "Early Utah Masterpieces," giclee prints of works in the State Fine Art Collection; photos by Herman Cater of Slovenia; wildlife and landscape photography by Kevin Mikkelson of North Ogden; "Eddington and Makov: Letterpress Broadsides." 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 1-9 p.m. Sundays. 801-626-6405.
UNIVERSE CITY, 2556 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Opening with a reception 5-8 p.m. today: "40 Years of Rock and Roll," posters and memorabilia collected by Mike Correll of Ogden. 5-8 p.m. Fridays, 1-6 p.m. Saturdays, and by appointment. 801-458-8959.
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ART ACCESS GALLERY, 230 S. 500 West, Suite 125, SLC. Closing April 8: Paintings by Anne Morgan Jesperson, Wendy Chidester and Cori Redstone. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 801-328-0703.
ART AT THE MAIN, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. Whimsical art by Joan Zone. Also, works by Terrece Beesley of Layton, and several SLC-area artists. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 801-363-4088.
BYU MUSEUM OF ART, North Campus Drive, BYU, Provo. "Carl Bloch: The Master's Hand"; free timed tickets required, http://CarlBloch.byu.edu. Opening April 8: "The Matter of Words: Adam Bateman, Harrell Fletcher, and John Fraser." 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 801-422-8287.
FINCH LANE AND PARK GALLERIES/ART BARN, 54 Finch Lane (1325 E. 100 South), SLC. Art by Susan Beck, Bonnie Sucec and Ryan K. Peterson. 9 a.m-5 p.m. weekdays. 801-596-5000.
GALLERY AT LIBRARY SQUARE, City Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. Closing Sunday: Manga art by Shireen Al-Zahawi. Continuing: "Southwestern Abstraction" by Alex Kravtsov; "Course of Empire," oil paintings by Aitana de la Jara. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 801-524-8200.
GALLERYUAF, in the Utah Arts Festival offices, 230 S. 500 West, Suite 120, SLC. Closing April 8: "Vistas," art by Patrice Showers Corneli, Rachel Pettit and Michael Rusnack. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 801-322-2428.
KIMBALL ART CENTER, 638 Park Ave., Park City. Closing Sunday: "The Perfect Fit: Shoes Tell Stories," traveling exhibit of 100 pairs of artist-made shoes. Continuing: "Emily King: Snow Driven," cut paper art by King, of Kaysville; "Rebecca Jacoby: The Visitors," 45 paintings of visitors and ideas that passed through the SLC artist's studio. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 435-649-8882.
LOGE GALLERY, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, SLC. Closing Saturday: "Testament to Topaz: Art by Internees from the Topaz Internment Camp." 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, as well as before and after performances and during intermissions. 801-581-6961.
L. TOM PERRY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, Harold B. Lee Library, BYU, Provo. "Literary Worlds: Illumination of the Mind," with letters, drawings and artifacts from authors such as Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle and Lewis Carroll. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday (closed 10:45 a.m.-noon Tuesdays), 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays. 801-422-3175.
PIONEER CRAFT HOUSE, 3271 S. 500 East, SLC. "Recession Rags: A Magic Carpet Ride," rugs by local weavers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. http://pioneercrafthouse.com.
RIO GALLERY, 300 S. 455 East, SLC. "Homage," works by 30 Utah artists paying homage to a person who influenced their life and work. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 801-533-3582.
SALT LAKE ART CENTER, 20 S. West Temple, SLC. Opening April 8: "Expanded Field," recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Student Awards. Live art creation 6-9 p.m. April 8. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays. Free, donations appreciated. 801-328-4201.
SPRINGVILLE MUSEUM OF ART, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. Closing today: Works by Utah painter B.F. Larsen (1882-1970). Community and Family Night, 6-8 p.m. Monday, with hands-on art projects and live music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday-Saturday (until 9 p.m. Wednesdays), 3-6 p.m. Sundays. 801-489-2727.
UTAH ARTS ALLIANCE, 127 S. Main St., SLC. Closing Saturday: "The Green Fine Art Project," photos of recyclables. Images sold through silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Opening Tuesday: New works by Anthony Granato. Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, or by appointment. 801-651-3937.
UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City. Carved eggshells by Brian Baity. "Beautiful Threads: A Celebration of Utah Fiber Arts," works by members of the Mary Meigs Atwater Weavers Guild. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and by appointment. Free. 801-965-5108.
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Price Museum Building, 410 Campus Center Drive, U of U, SLC. "The Smithson Effect," sculpture, video, photography, installation and sound art exploring the influence of artist Robert Smithson; related panel discussion 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Also: "Collecting Knowledge: Renaissance Cabinets of Curiosity." 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (until 8 p.m. Wednesdays), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. $7; $5/seniors and ages 6-18; free/6-under, higher education students in Utah. 801-581-7332.
MUSEUMS
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BOX ELDER MUSEUM, 641 E. 200 North, Brigham City. Natural history exhibits include fossils and minerals from Box Elder County and around the world. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 435-723-6769.
GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK AND MUSEUM, 1544 E. Park Blvd., Ogden. Dinosaur fossil lab, quarry, gold sluice and gem cave in the museum. More than 100 dinosaur replicas outdoors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday (admission gate closes one hour prior). $7; $6/seniors, students; $5/ages 2-12. 801-393-3466, www.dinosaurpark.org.
HERITAGE MUSEUM OF LAYTON, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. Exhibit about the now-defunct Weekly Reflex newspaper. Local history artifacts. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 801-336-3930.
HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM, Hill Air Force Base, 7961 Wardleigh Road, Roy. Exit Roy gate (Exit 338) off I-15. Military aircraft, uniforms, artifacts and more. Space and rocket presentation, 1 p.m. today. Plane Talk, 1 p.m. Saturday: John Udy of the Uintah Highlands, a World War II B-17 pilot. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Free, donations accepted. 801-777-6868.
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY, 500 N. 700 East, USU, Logan. Exhibits about obsidian, Ãñtzi the Iceman, the Dogon tribe of Africa, and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 435-797-7545.
NORTH OGDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 332 E. Pleasant View Drive, North Ogden. Exhibits on North Ogden pioneers and American Indians. 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, or by appointment. 801-782-4458.
ROY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 5550 S. 1700 West, frontage road off I-15's Exit 338, Roy. Collections include dresses dating back to the 1920s, artwork, military uniforms, geodes, railroad artifacts, a firetruck and more. Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Free. 801-776-3626.
SYRACUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER AND FARM AND HOME MUSEUM, 1891 W. 1700 South, Syracuse. Interactive map of the city in the late 1800s; Rentmeister library. Farm and Home Museum explores the city's agricultural past with murals, artifacts and hands-on exhibits. 2-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and by appointment. Free. 801-825-3633.
UNION STATION MUSEUMS, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Browning Firearms Museum features guns designed by John M. Browning; Browning-Kimball Car Museum with cars from 1901-1932; Utah State Railroad Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Ongoing restoration work on the 223 locomotive, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. $5; $4/seniors; $3/age 11-under. 801-393-9886.
WEBER COUNTY DUP MUSEUM and Miles Goodyear Cabin, 2148 Grant Ave., Ogden. Artifacts, photos and histories of the Top of Utah's early settlers. Closed for winter. Group tours by appointment. 801-393-4460. Free.
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.
ZIONS BANK, 2302 Washington Blvd., Ogden. "County Collage: Experience Utah's Natural History," traveling exhibit from the Utah Museum of Natural History. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. http://umnh.utah.edu.
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BYU MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY, 1683 N. Canyon Road, Provo. Dinosaur exhibits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 801-422-3680.
BYU MUSEUM OF PEOPLES AND CULTURES, 100 E. 700 North, Provo. "Beneath Your Feet: Discovering the Archaeology of Utah Valley." 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, hours extended to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 801-422-0020.
CAMP FLOYD/STAGECOACH INN STATE PARK AND MUSEUM, Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on State Road 73. Exhibits on Camp Floyd and the Utah conflict, with artifacts, documents and photographs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $2, $6/families. 801-768-8932.
CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. By appointment only, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, through winter. Free. 801-533-5760.
CHURCH HISTORY MUSEUM, 45 N. West Temple, SLC. "Pieces of Me: Quilted Expressions of Human Ties"; quilting demonstrations 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends. Free. 801-240-3310, www.lds.org/museum.
CRANDALL HISTORICAL PRINTING MUSEUM, 275 E. Center St., Provo. Working replicas of the Gutenberg press, Ben Franklin's press and others. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays, $3; lecture tours by appointment, $45/up to 15 people. 801-377-7777 or www.crandallmuseum.org.
FORT DOUGLAS MILITARY MUSEUM, 32 Potter St., Fort Douglas (east of U of U), SLC. Collection of military uniforms, helmets, weapons, equipment and more, documenting the history of the military in Utah. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 801-581-1251.
JOHN HUTCHINGS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 55 N. Center St., Lehi. Exhibits of bird eggs, fossils, rocks, shells, American Indian and pioneer artifacts. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $4/adults; $3/children, seniors. 801-768-7180.
LIVING PLANET AQUARIUM, 725 E. 10600 South, Sandy. Opening today: "Animal Superheroes" exhibit about animals with baffling abilities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. Regular admission: $9; $8/seniors, military; $7/ages 3-17. 801-355-3474.
MONTE L. BEAN LIFE SCIENCE MUSEUM, BYU, Provo. Exhibits of plants and animals. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Shows daily, schedule at http://mlbean.byu.edu/. Free. 801-422-5051.
PARK CITY MUSEUM, 528 Main St., Park City. Pony Express exhibit; related lecture 6 p.m. Thursday. Displays on town history, from settlement and mining to ski mecca and music venue. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays. $10, $5/ages 7-17, free/6-under. 435-649-7457.
PIONEER MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 300 N. Main St., SLC. Early Mormon artifacts and relics. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 801-532-6479.
THIS IS THE PLACE HERITAGE PARK, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC. Train rides and self-guided walking tours. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, limited program; $5/adults, $3/children, seniors. Visitor center free. This Is the Place Monument open dawn-dusk daily; free. 801-582-1847.
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 Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2. Cow milking is 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 50 cents. Farm admission free. 801-264-2241.
DANCE
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'ENVIRONS,' Orchesis Dance Theatre Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Browning Center's Allred Theater, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. $10, $7/students. 800-WSU-TIKS.
ARGENTINE TANGO, 5:30 p.m. Fridays through April 8, 650 E. 25th St., Ogden. No partner or previous experience required; wear smooth-bottomed shoes that don't come off easily. $10/class. 801-510-4601, www.wasatchtango.org.
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, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. Also, free beginning line-dance lessons at 7:15 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays of the month. Dance, $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.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE CLUB, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. Featuring Golden Rhythmaires Orchestra. $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. 801-776-6751.
SQUARE DANCING, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Brigham City Senior Center, 24 N. 300 West, Brigham City. $4. 435-633-8827.
LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE, to slower music with the Golden Promenaders, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Hours Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. $4 donation suggested. Couples, singles and rusty dancers welcome. First time free. 801-393-1916.
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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PERFORMING DANCE COMPANY SPRING CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, and April 15-16, Marriott Center for Dance, 330 S. 1500 East, U of U, SLC. Also: 5:30 p.m. April 14. $7-$10. Kingsbury Hall ticket office.
'DANCING THE GREEN MAP,' environmental responsibility-inspired performance by Repertory Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC. $15-$30. 801-355-2787.
'VISUAL ART OF DANCE,' Salt Lake Community College Dance Company concert, 7:30 p.m. April 8-9, Grand Theatre, SLCC, 1575 S. State St., SLC. $8, half price with two nonperishable food items for the Utah Food Bank. 801-957-3322.
BYU BALLROOM DANCE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. April 8-9 and 2 p.m. April 9, Marriott Center, BYU, 150 E. Bulldog Blvd., Provo. $12-$25. 800-322-2981.
'BOLERO,' Ballet West, 7:30 p.m. April 8-9 and April 13-16, and 2 p.m. April 16, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, SLC. $19-$75. ArtTix.
ODDS & ENDS
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AUTHOR RUSSELL BANKS lecture, 3:45 p.m. today, Elizabeth Hall Auditorium, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. National Undergraduate Literature Conference also features Sharon Olds, 11 a.m. today; Terry Gifford, 11:45 a.m. Saturday; and Q-and-A with all three authors, 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. 801-626-6600, www.weber.edu/nulc.
MARCUS, comedian, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. today and Saturday, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 269 Historic 25th St., Ogden. $15. www.wiseguyscomedy.com.
'SESSIONS ON THE LEDGE,' music, dance, theater, poetry by community members, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Shepherd Union Building, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Free. Performers must register in advance; 801-626-7243.
AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER, six miles southwest of Logan, 4025 S. U.S. 89-91, Wellsville. Cache Valley History Exhibit features artifacts, interactive displays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 435-245-6050, 800-225-3378.
ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK features biking and hiking trails, beaches, wildlife. Fielding Garr Ranch and visitor center open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Park open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Reached via I-15 Exit 332, west of Syracuse. $9/vehicle. 801-773-2941.
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. Auto tour loop through refuge, 12 miles west of center, open dawn to dusk daily; call ahead to check road conditions at 435-734-6422. Free. 435-734-6425.
ECCLES ICE CENTER offers public skating, 2825 N. 200 East, North Logan. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1:30-3:15 p.m. Saturdays, and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Evening skating 6:15-8:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday and various times other nights; call 435-752-1170 or visit www.ecclesice.com. $4.50; $3.50/children, seniors; $1.75 skate rental.
GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, with exhibits, films, self-guided auto tour, hiking and biking, Promontory Summit, 32 miles west of Brigham City via I-15 (Exit 365) and state roads 13 and 83. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; engine house tours to view locomotives available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. most days. $5/vehicle. 435-471-2209.
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: $4; $3.50/ages 3-17, seniors; $2.75/military; free/2-under. $1.50 skate rental. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. 801-778-6360.
OGDEN NATURE CENTER, trails, animal watching and more, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-4 p.m. Saturdays. $4, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-11, free/under 2. 801-621-7595.
STOKES NATURE CENTER, plants, fossils, animals, hiking trails. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2696 E. U.S. 89, Logan Canyon. Free. 435-755-3239, www.logannature.org.
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'TREASURES OF THE COLLECTION,' exhibit of rare books, photos, journals and other items relating to the LDS Church, 5-9 p.m. today, noon-2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Church History Library, 15 E. North Temple, SLC. Free. 801-240-1218.
'UTAH'S BIGGEST LIAR CONTEST,' tall tale/lie storytelling competition, 6:15 p.m. today, Orem Library, 58 N. State St., Orem. Free. www.utstoryguild.org.
RYAN HAMILTON, comedian, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. today and Saturday, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 2194 W. 3500 South, West Valley City. $10. www.wiseguyscomedy.com.
CRAFT SABBATH, Easter/spring craft boutique, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, City Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. Free. www.craftsabbath.com.
SPRING COCKTAIL CONTEST, benefit for People's Health Clinic, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Edgar's Beers and Spirits Lounge, Snow Park Lodge at Deer Valley, 2250 Deer Valley Drive, Park City. $10. www.parkcityrestaurants.com.
'THE NATURE OF THINGS,' Utah Museum of Natural History panel discussion on clean energy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, City Library, 210 E. 400 South, SLC. Free. http://umnh.utah.edu/home.
WHAT A WOMAN WANTS SHOW, fashion, makeup, jewelry, health care, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 8 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9, South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. $5. www.whatawomanwantsshow.com.
STAR PARTY, sponsored by Salt Lake Astronomical Society, dusk-11 p.m. April 8, Harmons parking lot, 10507 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan. Free. http://slas.us.
GREG BEHRENDT, comedian, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. April 8-9, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 505 S. 600 East, Trolley Square, SLC. Age 18-older. $20. www.wiseguyscomedy.com.
NASA BLAST, interactive exhibits from San Francisco's Exploratorium, space garden, solar system walk, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, various venues at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. $20-$30; $16-$24/children. Reached via I-15, Exit 284 (Highland-Alpine). 801-768-2300, 888-672-6040 or www.thanksgivingpoint.com.
'UTAH IN THE UNION: THE STORY OF THE 45TH STATE,' historical documents, photos, artifacts, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State St., SLC. Free. 801-538-1800, www.utahstatecapitol.utah.gov.
HISTORIC SALT LAKE CITY TOURS, sponsored by Utah Heritage Foundation. Guided tours of David Keith Mansion, McCune Mansion and Marmalade District, by appointment; $3. Also: self-guided tours of historic districts, with downloadable maps and audio. Free. 801-533-0858, ext. 104, or www.utahheritagefoundation.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 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday (or after last show begins), 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Free exhibits include rocketry, MarScape, meteorites, weather station. $8, $6/age 12-under. Special-engagement shows have different rates. 801-456-7827, www.clarkplanetarium.org.
HOGLE ZOO, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., SLC. Animal Encounters, feeding of various animals, features bats at 2:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. April 8 ($39), and giraffes at 10 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Wednesday ($49); reservations required. Zoo hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; stay on grounds until 6:30 p.m. $9; $7/ages 3-12, seniors; free/2-under. 801-582-1631.
RED BUTTE GARDEN, 300 Wakara Way, U of U, SLC. Opening today: "Earth and Sky," oil paintings by Dianne Gulezian; reception 6-9 p.m. April 8. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily. $6; $4/seniors, children; free/age 3-under, members. 801-585-0556.
SWANER ECOCENTER, 1258 Center Drive, Park City. Exhibits, climbing wall, preserve and more. Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. $9, $7/seniors, $6/ages 3-11, free/3-under. Green building tours 11 a.m. Thursdays; $5, reservations required. 435-649-1767.
THANKSGIVING POINT features 55 acres of themed gardens, North American Museum of Ancient Life, Fox Family Farm, more, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. 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, www.thanksgivingpoint.com.
TRACY AVIARY, 589 E. 1300 South, Liberty Park, SLC. Feed South American sun conures in "Amazon Adventure," 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Also pelican feeding, children's activities, daily bird shows. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $7; $6/students, seniors; $5/ages 3-12; free/2-under. Portion of admission proceeds through June 30 benefits Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. 801-596-8500.
BINGHAM CANYON MINE, world's largest man-made excavation, opens today, weather permitting, for season; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. Visitor center, set inside mine, features 16-minute film and exhibits. To reach mine, take I-15 south to SLC. Exit at State Road 201 (21st South), turning right. Continue to 8400 West (State Road 111) and turn left. Follow this road 15 miles to mine entrance. $5/vehicle; no motorcycles allowed. 801-204-2025, www.kennecott.com.
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TUMBLEWEEDS FILM FESTIVAL, children's film festival, various times today-Sunday at Broadway Centre Cinema, 111 E. 300 South, SLC; Tower Theatres, 876 E. 900 South, SLC; Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S. 900 West, SLC. $5/film, $20/workshops. Schedule at kidsfilm.org.
PARK CITY FILM SERIES, at Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., Park City. "Another Year" (2010, PG-13), 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. $7, $6/students and seniors, at the door. www.parkcityfilmseries.com.
BREWVIES CINEMA PUB, 677 S. 200 West, SLC. "Grumpy Old Men," (1993, PG-13), 10 p.m. Monday. Free. Age 21-older. 801-355-5500.
SILENT FILMS, Edison Street Organ Loft, 3331 Edison St. (a quarter block east of State Street at 3300 South), SLC. "A Dog's Life" (1918), 7:30 p.m. Thursday-April 8. $6, $5/children. 801-485-9265.
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