Watch a classic movie.
Stewart at 100: Brigham Young University will mark the centennial of James Stewart's birth - May 20, 1908 - with screening of "You Can't Take It With You," the 1938 Best Picture Oscar winner. 7:00 p.m.(doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Harold B. Lee Library auditorium on the BYU campus in Provo. Ages eight and older.
Event: Movie screening- "You Can't Take It With You"
Location: Harold B. Lee Library Auditorium, Brigham Young University, Provo
Phone:
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE (ages 8 and older)
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Distance from:
Salt Lake City: 46.6 miles
Ogden: 81.9 miles
Provo: 2.3 miles
Logan: 127 miles
Monday, May 19, 2008
Free Event of the Day for May 19, 2008
Want to see snakes and lizards up close and personal?
The BYU Monte L. Bean Museum is presenting its live animal show on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Tonight's topic is reptiles.
After the animal show, take the opportunity to see all the amazing exhibits on display of the plant and animal world. The kids will love it.
Place: Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Location: 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Phone: 801.422.3963
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Sunday
Cost: FREE
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Distance from:
Salt Lake City: 44.5 miles
Ogden: 79.9 miles
Provo (downtown): 2.3 miles
Logan: 125 miles
The BYU Monte L. Bean Museum is presenting its live animal show on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Tonight's topic is reptiles.
After the animal show, take the opportunity to see all the amazing exhibits on display of the plant and animal world. The kids will love it.
Place: Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Location: 645 East 1430 North, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Phone: 801.422.3963
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Sunday
Cost: FREE
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Distance from:
Salt Lake City: 44.5 miles
Ogden: 79.9 miles
Provo (downtown): 2.3 miles
Logan: 125 miles
Sunday, May 18, 2008
An Island in the Middle of the Desert
One of the places that I've taken my kids more than any other seems to be an anomaly when living on the deserts edge- an island in the middle of an ocean-like lake.
Antelope Island is the largest island of the eight on the Great Salt Lake. You access the island by driving out on a 7 mile long causeway that gives the impression of flying low across the water. You enter the island at the northern tip and immediately see a small marina where boat owners dock while not sailing the lake (yes, you can sail on the Great Salt Lake).
There is a road system on the island that gets you to the major points of interest, but by and large the island is free of roads, particularly at the southern end of the island, where there is even a dearth of hiking trails.
One of the first stops to make is the visitors center that you see sitting atop a hill above the entrance to the island. The visitors center has information and exhibits about the history, geology and habitat of the island. Get a sense of the island at the visitors center, ask state park rangers any questions you might have, get your bearings and decide what to see.
One of the most interesting drives is along the east coast of the island, south to the Fielding Garr Ranch. The ranch house is the oldest continuously occupied house in the state of Utah and the oldest house on its original foundation. There are activities going on quite often at the ranch. My kids loved learning how to dip candles. Check the events schedules to know when things are going on.
On your drive down to the ranch, keep an eye out for the herd of roaming bison. About 500 live on the island and graze in the open rangeland most of the year. Once a year they are rounded up and brought to the corral for checkups and thinning the herd.
There are several trails on the island for hiking or biking. Some are shorter than a mile and the longest ones run about 7 1/2 miles. Two of my favorites are the short, Buffalo Point trail at the north end of the island and the slightly longer Frary's Peak trail. The trail to Buffalo Point is less than 1/2 mile long and is a fun hike for kids and adults alike. From there you get a great view of the lake looking north. The Frary's Peak trail is a bit longer at 3 1/4 miles, but takes you to the tallest peak on the island. It is a bit steeper than the Buffalo Point trail, but my kids still were able to hike it with a few stops along the way.
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If you're hot and tired after a hike, head down to Bridger Bay, a developed beach with campgrounds nearby. Take a dip in the lake, but be warned. With low lake levels, the water has not been close to the white sandy beach for a while and it may take a short trek to get to the water's edge. Also, once you get to the water, you will need to make your way through a swarm of brine flies, but once past them, the lake is is fun to play in and is shallow enough for the littlest of kids. If you want a little deeper water, just walk out a little further. Once you are done in the water, head back to the beach and shower off- unless you want to be encrusted in salt when you dry off.
My advice, when heading out to see attractions around the state is always to bring food and drinks with you- it's cheaper that way. But, Antelope Island does have concessions, and the one thing you may want to try is a buffalo burger, just to say you did.
There is no end to adventure on Antelope Island, so be prepared to spend an entire day, and like myself and my family, make follow up trips to go where you didn't get to go on your first trip to the island.
Place: Antelope Island State Park
Location: Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance.
Phone: 801.773.2941
Hours: May through September: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. / November through February: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. / March: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. / April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. / October: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitor Center and Fielding Garr Ranch Hours: September 15 to April 14: 9a.m. to 5 p.m. / April 15 to September 14: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $9.00 per car
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Distance from:
Salt Lake City: 40.2 miles
Ogden: 24.8 miles
Provo: 81.8 miles
Logan: 69.5 miles
Antelope Island is the largest island of the eight on the Great Salt Lake. You access the island by driving out on a 7 mile long causeway that gives the impression of flying low across the water. You enter the island at the northern tip and immediately see a small marina where boat owners dock while not sailing the lake (yes, you can sail on the Great Salt Lake).There is a road system on the island that gets you to the major points of interest, but by and large the island is free of roads, particularly at the southern end of the island, where there is even a dearth of hiking trails.
One of the first stops to make is the visitors center that you see sitting atop a hill above the entrance to the island. The visitors center has information and exhibits about the history, geology and habitat of the island. Get a sense of the island at the visitors center, ask state park rangers any questions you might have, get your bearings and decide what to see.
One of the most interesting drives is along the east coast of the island, south to the Fielding Garr Ranch. The ranch house is the oldest continuously occupied house in the state of Utah and the oldest house on its original foundation. There are activities going on quite often at the ranch. My kids loved learning how to dip candles. Check the events schedules to know when things are going on.
On your drive down to the ranch, keep an eye out for the herd of roaming bison. About 500 live on the island and graze in the open rangeland most of the year. Once a year they are rounded up and brought to the corral for checkups and thinning the herd.There are several trails on the island for hiking or biking. Some are shorter than a mile and the longest ones run about 7 1/2 miles. Two of my favorites are the short, Buffalo Point trail at the north end of the island and the slightly longer Frary's Peak trail. The trail to Buffalo Point is less than 1/2 mile long and is a fun hike for kids and adults alike. From there you get a great view of the lake looking north. The Frary's Peak trail is a bit longer at 3 1/4 miles, but takes you to the tallest peak on the island. It is a bit steeper than the Buffalo Point trail, but my kids still were able to hike it with a few stops along the way.
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If you're hot and tired after a hike, head down to Bridger Bay, a developed beach with campgrounds nearby. Take a dip in the lake, but be warned. With low lake levels, the water has not been close to the white sandy beach for a while and it may take a short trek to get to the water's edge. Also, once you get to the water, you will need to make your way through a swarm of brine flies, but once past them, the lake is is fun to play in and is shallow enough for the littlest of kids. If you want a little deeper water, just walk out a little further. Once you are done in the water, head back to the beach and shower off- unless you want to be encrusted in salt when you dry off.
My advice, when heading out to see attractions around the state is always to bring food and drinks with you- it's cheaper that way. But, Antelope Island does have concessions, and the one thing you may want to try is a buffalo burger, just to say you did.
There is no end to adventure on Antelope Island, so be prepared to spend an entire day, and like myself and my family, make follow up trips to go where you didn't get to go on your first trip to the island.
Place: Antelope Island State Park
Location: Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance.
Phone: 801.773.2941
Hours: May through September: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. / November through February: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. / March: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. / April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. / October: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitor Center and Fielding Garr Ranch Hours: September 15 to April 14: 9a.m. to 5 p.m. / April 15 to September 14: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $9.00 per car
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Distance from:
Salt Lake City: 40.2 miles
Ogden: 24.8 miles
Provo: 81.8 miles
Logan: 69.5 miles
Events This Week- May 19 to May 24
Here are some events happening around the state and in your community in the upcoming week:
Monday, May 19, 2008
The acclaimed Timp Tellers, Ginger Parkinson, Paige Funk, and April Johnson will present larger-than-life myths and magical tales in the Orem City Library's Storytelling Wing at 7:00 p.m. 56 North State Street, Orem. FREE Admission.
Continuing exhibit: From the Masses to the Masses: Chinese Art and Documentary at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. 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. Event includes "From the Masses to the Masses: Art of the Yan’an Cave Artists Group" art exhibition. Located at 1355 W 3100 South, West Valley City. Open, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Join the Utah Puppet Theatre for one of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s stories, "The Emporer's New Clothes." The vain Emperor and all his court are characters made of mops, brooms, scrub brushes, and feather dusters. This one is sure to make the kids smile! Sandy Library, 10100 S. Petunia Way, Sandy. Begins at 10:30 a.m. FREE Admission.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
"The Lord of the Rings," performed by the Salt Lake Symphonic Winds, Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the Jewett Center, Vieve Gore Concert Hall, at Westminster College. 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City. FREE Admission.
Andy Andews, motivational and family-oriented speaker. 7:00 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. This presentation is filled with incredible stories, real historical examples, topical insights—and a lot of laughter! This event is based on his newly released book, Mastering the Seven Decisions. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. The program is being taped and it is highly encouraged that you are in your seats by 6:30 p.m. No children under 12.
Stewart at 100: Brigham Young University will mark the centennial of James Stewart's birth - May 20, 1908 - with screening of "You Can't Take It With You," the 1938 Best Picture Oscar winner. 7:00 p.m.(doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Harold B. Lee Library auditorium on the BYU campus in Provo. Ages eight and older. FREE Admission.
Join the Utah Puppet Theatre for one of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s stories, "The Emporer's New Clothes." The vain Emperor and all his court are characters made of mops, brooms, scrub brushes, and feather dusters. This one is sure to make the kids smile! Sandy Library, 10100 S. Petunia Way, Sandy. Begins at 10:30 a.m. FREE Admission.
Magic and popular children's story characters teach children, ages 6 and older, that how reading is fun and important, at 7:00 p.m., at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay. FREE Admission.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Music @ the Main. The Glinting Gems, a trio featuring stand-out musicians from Salt Lake City's downtown music scene, plays bluesy rock that sounds fresh and timeless at the same time. Begins at 7:00 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. FREE Admission.
Balloon Animals Workshop by Mont Magic is for children 7 and older (accompanied by an adult) who will learn to twist and tie balloons into animal shapes at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, Riverton. FREE tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the show.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Beginning Thursday, and going through Saturday, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival will take place in Ephraim, Utah at Snow College and Pioneer Park. The air will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more. FREE Admission.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Beginning Thursday, and going through Saturday, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival will take place in Ephraim, Utah at Snow College and Pioneer Park. The air will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more. FREE Admission.
"Let's Go Fly A Kite." Children ages 6-11 can make and fly their kite at 4:00 p.m. at the Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Road, Draper. FREE Admission.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The Garr-Fielding Ranch on Antelope Island State Park will host a Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering. While parents listen to the entertainment, children can learn to make handkerchief dolls and how to play pioneer games. Directions: Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance. Admission to the park is $9.00 per car (also see Utah State Parks memberships).
Predators and Prey. Who are the predators and who are the prey at Goblin Valley? How do they survive in this harsh environment? This program is geared toward children six thru 12, but everyone is welcome. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and have fun! Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. The park is located 24 miles south of I-70 on Highway 24. Admission to the park is $7.00 per car also see Utah State Parks memberships).
Beginning Thursday, and going through Saturday, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival will take place in Ephraim, Utah at Snow College and Pioneer Park. The air will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more. FREE Admission.
Monday, May 19, 2008
The acclaimed Timp Tellers, Ginger Parkinson, Paige Funk, and April Johnson will present larger-than-life myths and magical tales in the Orem City Library's Storytelling Wing at 7:00 p.m. 56 North State Street, Orem. FREE Admission.
Continuing exhibit: From the Masses to the Masses: Chinese Art and Documentary at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. 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. Event includes "From the Masses to the Masses: Art of the Yan’an Cave Artists Group" art exhibition. Located at 1355 W 3100 South, West Valley City. Open, Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Join the Utah Puppet Theatre for one of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s stories, "The Emporer's New Clothes." The vain Emperor and all his court are characters made of mops, brooms, scrub brushes, and feather dusters. This one is sure to make the kids smile! Sandy Library, 10100 S. Petunia Way, Sandy. Begins at 10:30 a.m. FREE Admission.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
"The Lord of the Rings," performed by the Salt Lake Symphonic Winds, Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the Jewett Center, Vieve Gore Concert Hall, at Westminster College. 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City. FREE Admission.
Andy Andews, motivational and family-oriented speaker. 7:00 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. This presentation is filled with incredible stories, real historical examples, topical insights—and a lot of laughter! This event is based on his newly released book, Mastering the Seven Decisions. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. The program is being taped and it is highly encouraged that you are in your seats by 6:30 p.m. No children under 12.
Stewart at 100: Brigham Young University will mark the centennial of James Stewart's birth - May 20, 1908 - with screening of "You Can't Take It With You," the 1938 Best Picture Oscar winner. 7:00 p.m.(doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Harold B. Lee Library auditorium on the BYU campus in Provo. Ages eight and older. FREE Admission.
Join the Utah Puppet Theatre for one of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s stories, "The Emporer's New Clothes." The vain Emperor and all his court are characters made of mops, brooms, scrub brushes, and feather dusters. This one is sure to make the kids smile! Sandy Library, 10100 S. Petunia Way, Sandy. Begins at 10:30 a.m. FREE Admission.
Magic and popular children's story characters teach children, ages 6 and older, that how reading is fun and important, at 7:00 p.m., at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay. FREE Admission.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Music @ the Main. The Glinting Gems, a trio featuring stand-out musicians from Salt Lake City's downtown music scene, plays bluesy rock that sounds fresh and timeless at the same time. Begins at 7:00 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. FREE Admission.
Balloon Animals Workshop by Mont Magic is for children 7 and older (accompanied by an adult) who will learn to twist and tie balloons into animal shapes at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, Riverton. FREE tickets will be handed out 15 minutes before the show.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Beginning Thursday, and going through Saturday, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival will take place in Ephraim, Utah at Snow College and Pioneer Park. The air will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more. FREE Admission.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Beginning Thursday, and going through Saturday, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival will take place in Ephraim, Utah at Snow College and Pioneer Park. The air will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more. FREE Admission.
"Let's Go Fly A Kite." Children ages 6-11 can make and fly their kite at 4:00 p.m. at the Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Road, Draper. FREE Admission.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The Garr-Fielding Ranch on Antelope Island State Park will host a Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering. While parents listen to the entertainment, children can learn to make handkerchief dolls and how to play pioneer games. Directions: Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance. Admission to the park is $9.00 per car (also see Utah State Parks memberships).
Predators and Prey. Who are the predators and who are the prey at Goblin Valley? How do they survive in this harsh environment? This program is geared toward children six thru 12, but everyone is welcome. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and have fun! Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins. The park is located 24 miles south of I-70 on Highway 24. Admission to the park is $7.00 per car also see Utah State Parks memberships).
Beginning Thursday, and going through Saturday, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival will take place in Ephraim, Utah at Snow College and Pioneer Park. The air will buzz with costumes, dancing, storytelling, entertainment, historical tours, craft and food booths and more. FREE Admission.
Art In The Unlikeliest of Places: The Springville Museum of Art
Just over 50 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah, in Springville, is an art museum that you might more likely see in a major metropolitan area, not a town of just over 20,000 people. The current building completed in 1937 (with several additions since) it is the oldest museum dedicated to the visual fine arts in the state of Utah. The museum building, designed in the Spanish Moroccan style is a work of art by itself.
The museum houses both its own permanent collections and hosts traveling exhibitions. Its particular focus is on Utah Art, a major Soviet collection, early Americana, and the European Steed Collection. But, if you think that a museum of this quality is for adults only, think again.
The Springville Museum of Art also has two youth galleries on the lower level and hosts many programs for children aimed at both helping children appreciate art and stirring their interest in art. Many of these programs are hands on events where children can participate in making a piece of art themselves.
Don't miss "Community and Family Night," each Monday at 6:00 p.m. This free event provides quality cultural and educational opportunities to the community of Springville and beyond. The program consists of a Guest Artist Presentation, Entertainment, and a Children's Art Project. There is also the "Sunday Concert Series" on select Sundays each month, starting at 5:00 p.m.
The museum is a wonderful place to go and see and learn about amazing, world class art, in one of the unlikeliest places.
Place: Springville Museum of Art
Location: 126 East 400 South, Springville, UT
Phone: 801.489.2727
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Closed on Mondays
Cost: FREE
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