Life in the Valley Magazine

Salt Lake City Event Calendar

Salt Lake City, Utah and Surrounding Areas.
For additional information on destinations or tickets, please visit each Venue’s website listed at the bottom of this page.

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October

Performing Dance Company Fall Concert

Date: October 1-October 10, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Marriott Center For Dance
“Performing Dance Company’s Fall Concert presents four impassioned and captivating works.”

Huntsman World Senior Games

Date: October 5-October 17,2009
Location: Saint George
“International Athletic competition of 26 sports for individuals 50 and older. Last year over 9500 athletes from 20 countries competed for gold, silver and bronze medals.”

Thriller

Date: October 13-October 14, 2009
Time:8:00 p.m.
Location: Odyssey Dance Theatre
“Thriller is a Halloweedn dance spectacular including favorite seasonal characters like Frankenstein, The Curse of the Mummy and Jason.”

BYU Homecoming Spectacular

Date: October 22-October 23, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: BYU Marriott Center
“Embrace the Spirit of the Y at Homecoming Spectacular 2009. The evening features the talents of BYU's exceptional performing groups.”

Jazz vs Clippers

Date: October 30, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Halloween Spooktacular

Date: October 31, 2009
Time: 12:00-8:00 pm
Location: Discovery Gateway 
Share the spookiest and silliest day of the year with us! Design masks, trick-or-treat bags, pumpkins, haunted houses! Join in our DG trick-or-treating, and more! Don't forget to wear your best costume for the monster mash parade! 

November

Jazz vs Spurs

Date: November 5, 2009
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

So You Think You Can Dance

Date: November 7, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: E Center
“The top 10 competitors from Season 5 are now on tour and are coming to the E Center.”

Iron Mission Days

Date: November 7-November 11, 2009
Time: Monday-Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. , Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 p.m.
Location: Iron Mission State Park Museum
“Special community heritage days of living history and pioneer craft demonstrations, family hand-cart pulls, guided tour of historic cemetery…”

Ice Rink Opening Night

Date: November 13, 2009
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Location: The Gallivan Center
“We love to begin a new season with a bang, and will celebrate this Friday, November 13th with a free skate night for the public from 7pm to 10pm.”

Ballet West Gala

Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Capitol Theatre
“Treat yourself to a magnificent gala performance of exciting Ballet West previews and highlights.”

The Black Crowes

Date: November 15, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Depot
“The Black Crows 'Stuck Inside Utopia' Tour with special guests Truth & Salvage Co. will be at The Depot.”

Kathy Griffin

Date: November 21, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Abravanel Hall
“Emmy award winning Chicago native Kathy Griffin, a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, will be performing at Abravanel Hall.”

Thanksgiving Feast with the Beasts

Date: November 26, 2009
Time: 9:00am-12:00 p.m.
Location: Utah’s Hogle Zoo
“Discover the new Thanksgiving tradition everyone is talking about! Visit the zoo while the turkey is in the oven and watch as zookeepers give food-based enrichment to various animals.”

Jazz vs Grizzlies 

Date: November 30, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

December

The Nutcracker

Date: December 4-December 31, 2009
Time: Monday 7:00pm, Tuesday 7:00pm, Wednesday 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm, Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm and 7:00pm, [12/27]Sunday 2:00pm, [12/24] Thursday 12:00pm
Location: Capitol Theatre

Jazz vs Spurs

Date: December 7, 2009
Time: 7:oo p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Jazz vs Magic

Date: December 10, 2009
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Youth Theatre at the U

Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Repertory Dance Theatre
“Utah's premier young actor training program performs musical theatre hits!”

Jazz vs Lakers

Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Dinner with Santa

Date: December 15-December 23, 2009
Time: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Utah’s Hogle Zoo
“The Holidays are here! Bring your family for a hot dinner party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Clause!”

Here Comes Santa Clause

Date: December 19, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Utah Symphony
“Whether you've been naughty or nice, take a break from the seasonal rush and warm your vocal chords while your family sings along with Santa Claus and the rest of the Utah Symphony family.”

January

Jazz vs Nuggers

Date: January 2, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Jazz vs Hornets

Date: January 4, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2

Date: January 8 – January 9, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

African Drums

Date: January 9, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Repertory Dance Theatre

2010 Sundance Film Festival

Date: January 21- January 31, 2010
Time: Varies By Event
Location: Sundance Resort

Jack and the Beanstalk

Date: January 15-February 6, 2010
Time: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm and 4:30pm
Location: Children’s Theatre and School of the Arts
“Jack must sell his skinny cow to buy food for his family. A strange man comes along and buys the cow for 5 magic beans.”

Carmen

Date: January 16-January 24, 2010
Time: Monday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Location: Capitol Theatre
“Never before has love been so dangerously obsessive. In Utah Opera's explosive interpretation of the classic opera Carmen.”

Jazz vs Kings

Date: January 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

February

Avenue Q

Date: February 2- February 7, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Capitol Theatre
“Avenue Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score.”

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Date: February 5, February 6, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

Jazz vs Lakers

Date: February 10, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Swan Lake

Date: February 12- February 20, 2009
Time: Wednesday-Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Location: Capitol Theatre
“Ballet West will be performing Swan Lake with choreography by Marius Petipa, production by Adam Sklute and music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.”

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist with the Utah Symphony 

Date: February 26-February 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony
“The winner of the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will join the Utah Symphony to perform under the direction of Emeritus Music Director Keith Lockhart.”

Jazz vs Rockets

Date: February 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

March

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4

Date: March 5-March 6, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony
“Concertmaster Ralph Matson will bring the beautifully lyric themes in Mozart's Fourth Violin Concerto to life.”

Jazz vs Clippers

Date: March 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Brian Regan

Date: March 10- March 11, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Maurice Abravanel Hall
“United Concerts presents Brian Regan in concert at Abravanel Hall Performing four shows!”

Jazz vs. Wizards

Date: March 15, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

A Doll’s House

Date: March 25-April 10, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Noorda Black Box Theatre at UVU

The Secret Garden

Date: March 19-April 10, 2010
Time: Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm and 4:30pm
Location: Children’s Theatre and School of the Arts

Mini Magic Flute

Date: March 20, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Maurice Abravanel Hall
“Bring your family to a morning of adventure and magic as you experience a miniature version of Mozart's The Magic Flute.

Jazz vs Celtics

Date: March 22, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Legally Blonde

Date: March 23-March 28 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Capitol Theatre

Elgar Symphony No. 2

Date: March 26-March 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

Jazz vs Knicks

Date: March 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Jazz vs Warriors

Date: March 31, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

April

Jazz vs Thunder

Date: April 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Verdi’s Requiem

Date: April 9-April 10, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

Balanchine’s America

Date: April 9- April 17, 2009
Time: Wednesday-Saturday 7:30pm, [4/17] Saturday 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Location: Capitol Theatre
“Come enjoy three pieces celebrating American culture in Balanchine's America.”

Jazz vs Suns

Date: April 14, 2010
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Propel

Date: April 22-24, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

The Temptations

Date: April 30-May 1, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

May

And the Banned Slammed On

Date: May 1, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
“Come enjoy Utah's only fundraiser featuring five short plays created in 24 hours inspired by incidents of Utah censorship.”

Saint-Saens Piano Concerto

Date: May 7- May 8, 2010
Time: Friday 10:00am and 8:00pm, Saturday 8:00pm
Location: Utah Symphony
“Inspired by a vacation in Luxor, Saint-Saens' Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed 'The Egyptian,' was also his last.”

Innovations

Date: May 14-May 23, 2010
Time: Thursday-Saturday 2:00pm, 7:30pm
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
“The individual personalities of Ballet West artists will shine during Innovations, featuring original works created by Ballet West dancers, for Ballet West dancers.”

2009 All- Star Evening

Date: May 25, 2010
Time: 7:oo p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

Mahler’s “Titan”

Date: May 28-May 29, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Utah Symphony

June

Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition 

Date: June 17-July 1, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Maurice Abravanel Hall

July

A Struggle for Beauty & Meaning: The John H. Schaeffer Collection of European Art

Date: July 1, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Location: Springville Museum of Art 

August

Disney’s The Lion King

Date: August 11-September 12, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Capitol Theatre

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