Sunday, May 25, 2008

Events This Week- May 26 through May 31

Monday, May 26, 2008
Memorial Day- See the post for things to do on Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The Orem Public Library is showing the movie, "Tom and Viv," about the relationship between T.S. Eliot and his wife. The movie is in the auditorium at the library and begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. 51 North State Street, Orem, Utah.

Live Animal Show at the Monte L. Bean Museum tonight focuses on Adaptations. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the museum and animal shows are FREE. 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Senior Movie Afternoon is being held at the Salt Lake City Public Library, Main Branch. These are movies for and about seniors. Today's movie is "Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont," which will begin at 2:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Live Animal Show at the Monte L. Bean Museum tonight focuses on Utah Plants & Animals. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the museum and animal shows are FREE. 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Utah Cultural Celebration Center, presents a historical exhibit of art from China's Cultural Revolution. Rich in the folk traditions of rural peasant artists, this historical exhibit highlights the impact of politics on artists and their art during Mao's China. Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. 1355 W 3100 South, West Valley City, Utah.

The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Arts is showing an interactive art installation featuring 120 Dutch wooden clogs that "dance" a different rhythmic pattern each time the sculpture is activated. The installation was created by the Seattle-based sound sculptor Trimpin. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. 650 N. 1100 East, Utah State University, Logan, Utah.

Live Animal Show at the Monte L. Bean Museum tonight focuses on Ecosystems. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the museum and animal shows are FREE. 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Looking for some good clean comedy? Try "Laugh Out Loud," a BYU comedy group that is performing its first show of the season tonight. Admission is $1.00. Performance starts at 8:00 p.m. 151 Tanner Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Live Animal Show at the Monte L. Bean Museum tonight focuses on Invertebrates. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the museum and animal shows are FREE. 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
The Utah Museum of Fine Art will be presenting the "Highlights of the Collection" tour at 1:30 p.m. today. This is a FREE 30 minute tour of some of the best art the museum has to offer. Admission is FREE. 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Springville Museum of Art is showing, "Wayne Thiebaud: 70 Years of Painting" and is also hosting the 84th Annual Spring Art Salon. Don't miss the children's gallery in the basement. Museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. 126 East 400 South, Springville, Utah.

The Fort Douglas Military Museum presents, "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon," a special exhibit on loan from the Hayes Otoupalik collection. This features uniforms and artifacts from the U.S. Army's cavalry units from 1858 to 1943. Admission is FREE.
32 Potter Street, Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Live Animal Show at the Monte L. Bean Museum tonight focuses on Reptiles. The show begins at 1:00 p.m. Admission to the museum and animal shows are FREE. 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Wasatch Mountain State Park presents, "Astronomy: Stories of Light." Join the park naturalist at 9 p.m. for an evening viewing and learning about the stories of light in our night sky. Learn some constellations and get a glimpse of just how big space really is. Program will be held at the campground amphitheater. Weather permitting. Admission is $5.00 per car (see State Parks Memberships for a great deal). Wasatch Mountain State Park is located in the northeast corner of Midway, Utah. Head to Midway and follow the signs.

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