MUSIC/DANCE

Scholar Academy Children’s Choir, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, cost included with admission (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)

“A Kurt Bestor Christmas,” Dec. 6, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, Washington County $35-$40 (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com)

Davis Master Chorale, “Ring Those Christmas Bells,” Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 W. Center, Kaysville, free (davismasterchorale.org)

“Amahl and the Night Visitors” and “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6-7, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $10-$26, children under 5 not admitted (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)

Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra and Utah Valley University choirs’ “Carols By Candlelight,” Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Road, Alpine, $12 general admission, $9 for seniors and students; Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Noorda Regional Theatre, 800 S. University Parkway, UVU, Orem, $10 general admission, $5 for students (thetso.org)

Salt Lake City Children’s Choir Christmas Concert, Dec. 6 and 8, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free, suggested donation of $10, children ages 6 and older admitted (childrensing.org)

JD McPherson with Joel Paterson, Dec. 6, 9 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $33, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)

Utah Symphony’s “Here Comes Santa Claus!” Dec. 7, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $12.50-$30 for ages 3 and older, free for children under 3 (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org); Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 12 (866-472-4627 or egyptiantheaterogden.com) 

Salt Lake Dance Center’s “The Night Before Christmas,” Dec. 7, 1 and 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $13.50-$18.50, recommended for ages 4 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7-26, dates and times vary, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $42-$129, recommended for ages 8 and up, children under age 3 not admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Music and Art Collective with Rising Blue, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m., The Commonwealth Room, 195 W. 2100 South, South Salt Lake, $10 for adults, $8 for children (thestateroompresents.com/the-commonwealth-room)

Avant Vespers with Alex Caldiero, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, 50 W. 200 North, Provo, $5-$15 donation suggested (facebook.com/events)

Anamanaguchi with Default Genders, Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, $18-$20 (kilbycourt.com)

Tony Holiday and The Soul Service with Michelle Moonshine, Dec. 7, 8 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $17, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)

Kate MacLeod with Emmanuel Tellier and Kat Eggleston, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m., Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, $15 (801-521-3819 or kensandersbooks.com)

Orchestra of Southern Utah, Handel’s “Messiah,” Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City, free admission but tickets are required (435-592-6051 or www.cedarcity.org)

Voice Male Christmas, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $8-$21, babies in arms welcome (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)

West Valley Symphony of Utah Christmas Concert, Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free (801 965 5100 or culturalcelebration.org)

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $15-$22, all ages, no babies in arms admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

“Wofa Wontanara: Let the Rhythm Move You,” Dec. 9-10, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $22 for adults, $12 for students, infants 0-13 months do not require a ticket (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

“Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas with the Utah Symphony,” Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $55-$140, children ages 5 and older welcome, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org) 

Static-X with Wednesday 13, Davey Suicide and Society One, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., The Royal, 4760 S. 900 East, Murray, $25, for adults 21 and older (theroyalslc.com)

Lemoyne Taylor and Valley Jazz, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free (excellenceconcerts.org)

Casey Donahew, Dec. 11, 8 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $22, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)

“A Diamond Holiday,” Dec. 12-21, dates and times vary, Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, Washington County $10-$20 (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com) 

“A Kurt Bestor Christmas,” Dec. 12-14, times vary, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $25-$55, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

Eclipse 6, Dec. 12-14 and 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 1:30 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $7-$29, babies welcome (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)

“Law Rocks Salt Lake City,” Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State, $15, for adults ages 21 and older (801-596-3560 or thestateroompresents.com)

“Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square,” Dec. 12-14, 8 p.m., Conference Center Theater, Temple Square, free, tickets have been distributed, standby line will form at north gate of Temple Square each night of the concerts (801-570-0080 or churchofjesuschrist.org/events)

“Speak,” Dec. 12-13, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $18, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies in arms admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)

GETTING OUT

Grandparents Friday at Tracy Aviary, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, two children admitted for free per paying grandparent, $8.95 for senior admission (801-596-8500 or tracyaviary.org)

Holiday Craft Market, opening reception Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 6-21, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Finch Lane Gallery, 1330 E. 100 South, free (801-596-5000)

Brigham City Fine Arts Center Open House, Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, free (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org) 

Ogden Nature Center Cup Hop and Holiday Open House, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 966 12th St., Ogden, $12 donation to receive an Ogden Nature Center mug and a free fill-up of drip coffee, tea or cocoa while supplies last (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)

Gift Day, Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $10 to make and wrap five gifts, children ages 5-12 admitted (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)

“A Visit From St. Nicholas,” Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, professional photos with Santa are free with a food donation to the Utah Food Bank (viridiancenter.org)

Gingerbread Festival, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, free for adults, $5 for children up to age 15 (435-723-0740 or bdac.org)

“Fill the Bag” promo, Saturdays through Dec. 7, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., The Store, The Gateway, 90 S. Rio Grande St., 10% off what fits into a reusable bag (801-277-1212 or thestoreutah.com) 

Festival of Trees, through Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy, $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children ages 2-11 (intermountainhealthcare.org)

Christkindlmarkt, through Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., free (801-582-1847 or thisistheplace.org) 

“Empty Nesters Lunchtime Lectures,” Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, $10 for admission and lecture, $8 for boxed lunch, must register to attend (801-596-8500 or tracyaviary.org)

Winter and Holiday Food giveaway, Dec. 12, 8-10:30 a.m., MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries, 4392 S. 900 East, free for extremely low-income individuals, while supplies last (801-588-0139 or lssu.org)

Ogden Nature Center Cup Hop, Dec. 12, 7:30-10 a.m., Grounds for Coffee, 111 Historic 25th St., $12 donation to receive an Ogden Nature Center mug and a free fill-up of drip coffee, tea or cocoa while supplies last (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)

Holiday Busker Festival, Dec. 12, 5-7:30 p.m., 150 Regent St., free (buskerfestslc.com)

Salt Lake Unity Fest, Dec. 12-15, times vary, Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Temple, $10 for ticketed events, $50 for individual registration to compete in various sports, $25-$200 for team registration, adults 18 and older may compete (saltlakeunityfest.com)

“Festival of the Seas,” through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for students, military and seniors, $14.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children under 2 (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.com) 

“Lights On,” through Dec. 31, dusk, The Gateway, 400 W. 100 South, free (facebook.com/shopthegateway)

Luminaria, through Jan. 4 2020, dates and times vary, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, $13-$20 (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)

“The Robot Zoo,” through Jan. 5, 2020, dates and times vary, Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive, Park City, $6 (swanerecocenter.org)

Rio Grande Winter Market, Saturdays, through April 18, 2020, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., excluding Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, 2020, free admission (slcfarmersmarket.org)

“Nature All Around Us,” through May 25, 2020, times vary, Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, $14.95 for general, $12.95 for seniors and youths ages 13-24, $9.95 for children ages 3-12, free for U. students and staff with ID, purchase online and save $2 (801-581-6927 or nhmu.utah.edu)

THEATER

OPENING PRODUCTIONS

“A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6-21, dates and times vary, Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, military, and students, $9 for children 12 and under (801-572-4144 or drapertheatre.org) 

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Dec. 6-21, dates and times vary, Old Barn Community Theatre, 3605 Bigler Road, Collinston, Box Elder County, $9 for adults, $8 for children under 12, seniors and military (435-458-2276 or oldbarn.org)

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Dec. 6-21, dates and times vary, Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna, $12 (801-347-7373 or empresstheatre.com)

“Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6-14, dates and times vary, presented by Pickleville Playhouse, Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $21-$55 for adults, $16-$50 for children ages 3-11, children younger than 3 not admitted (435-752-0026 or cachearts.org) 

“Pete the Cat,” Dec. 6-30, dates and times vary, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $27 for adults, $17 for children (801-363-7522 or saltlakeactingcompany.org)

“The Play That Goes Wrong,” Dec. 6-21, Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East, $33-$47, children under age 5 not admitted, recommended for children 10 and older (801-581-6961 or pioneertheatre.org)

“Tarzan,” Dec. 6-16, dates and times vary, Kensington Theater Company, 11709 S. 5115 West, South Jordan, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and children ages 3-12, children under 3 not admitted (801-382-9328 or kensingtontheatre.org) 

“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 7, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Logan High School, 162 W. 100 South, Logan, $18-$32.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Dec. 7-Jan. 11, dates and times vary, Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State, $22, recommended for children 4 and older (801-532-6000 or uctheatre.org)

“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Dee Events Center, Weber State University, Ogden, $12-$36.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)

“James and the Giant Peach,” Dec. 12-16, dates and times vary, Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $6 for general admission, $5 for students (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)

CONTINUING PRODUCTIONS

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” through Dec. 8, dates and times vary, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $30-$120, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org) 

“Elf: The Musical,” through Dec. 14, dates and times vary, SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem, $14 for adults, $12 for children and seniors, (801-225-2787 or scera.org)

“Elf the Musical,” through Dec. 21, dates and times vary, Tuacahn Indoor Hafen Theatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, Washington County, $24-$68 (800-746-9882 or tuacahn.org)

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” through Dec. 21, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $15 (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org)

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” through Dec. 21, dates vary, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo, $14-16 (801-852-7007 or provo.org)

“Prancer,” through Dec. 21, dates and times vary, Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry, Box Elder County, $10-$12, (435-723-8392 or heritagetheatreutah.com)

“A Christmas Carol,” through Dec. 23, dates and times vary, Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, $24-$29 for adults, $18-$23 for children ages 4-11, children under 4 not admitted (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)

“Bank Holiday,” through Dec. 23, dates and times vary, Hive Collaborative Theater, 591 S. 300 West, Provo, $7.50-$15 (thehivecollaborative.com)

“Scrooge: A Christmas Carol,” through Dec. 23, dates and times vary, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Washington Terrace, $15-$17 for adults, $14-$16 for military, students and seniors, $10-$12 for children ages 12 and younger (801-393-0070 or terraceplayhouse.com)  

“A Christmas Carol,” through Dec. 26, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $48-$58 for adults, $26-$39 for youths ages 5-17, children younger than age 5 not admitted (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

“A Christmas Carol,” through Dec. 28, dates and times vary, Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington, Washington County, $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $17 for children ages 5-17 and students with ID, children under age 5 not admitted (435-251-8000 or brighamsplayhouse.com)

“Savior of the World,” through Dec. 28, dates and times vary, Conference Center Theater, Temple Square, $10 (801-570-0080 or ChurchofJesusChrist.org/events)

“Holiday Inn,” through Dec. 31, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $19.75-$30 for adults, $17.75-$27 for seniors and students (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org)

“It’s a Wondrous Life,” through Dec. 31, dates and times vary, The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $16 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military, $10 for children ages 2-12 (801-355-4628 or theobt.org)

“A Christmas Carol – Part 2,” through Jan. 4, 2020, dates and times vary, Desert Star, 4861 S. State, Murray, $26.95-$30.95 for adults, $15.95-$18.95 for children ages 11 and younger (801-266-2600 or desertstar.biz)

“Seussical,” through Jan. 18, 2020, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $44-$52 for adults, $22-$26 for youths ages 5-17 (801-984-9000 or hct.org)

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS THIS WEEK

EN BRAZOS DE UN ASESINO — Victor is one of the world’s most handsome men, but he has a deep secret - he is a cold blooded assassin. 106 minutes; R (bloody violence, sexual content and nudity); in general release.

FRANKIE — Three generations grappling with a life-changing experience during one day of a vacation in Sintra, Portugal, a historic town known for its dense gardens and fairy-tale villas and palaces. 100 minutes; PG-13 (brief strong language and some sexual material); Broadway.

KNIVES AND SKIN — A mystical teen noir that follows a young girl’s disappearance in the rural Midwest and its effect on teens and parents. 111 minutes; not rated; in general release.

PLAYMOBIL — Animated feature film inspired by the Playmobil brand toys. 99 minutes; PG (mild action and rude humor); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

THE AERONAUTS — Pilot Amelia Rennes and scientist James Glaisher find themselves in an epic fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon. 100 minutes; PG-13 (some peril and thematic elements); in general release; to be reviewed by Josh Terry.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENINGS

“American Dharma,” Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, free (utahfilmcenter.org)

“Aquarela,” Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, free (utahfilmcenter.org)

“Bachelor Mother,” Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Harold B. Lee Library, BYU, Provo, free (sites.lib.byu.edu)

“The Disappearance of Everett Ruess,” Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, $10 (801-328-4201 or kensandersbooks.com)

“Elf,” Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free (thecountylibrary.org)

“INXS: Live Baby Live at Wembley Stadium,” Dec. 9, 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres, $15 (cinemark.com)

“Les Miserables: The Staged Concert,” Dec. 8 and 11, times vary, select Cinemark Theatres and Megaplex Theatres, $15-$16.09 (cinemark.com or megaplextheatres.com)

“Meet Me In St. Louis,” Dec. 8 and 11, times vary, select Cinemark Theatres and Megaplex Theatres, $9.65-$15 (cinemark.com or megaplextheatres.com)

“Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute,” Dec. 7, 12:55 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres and Megaplex Theatres, $15-$19.22 (cinemark.com or megaplextheatres.com) 

“Promare Redux,” Dec. 8, 12:55 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres and Megaplex Theatres, $6.75-$11.85 (cinemark.com or megaplextheatres.com)

“They Shall Not Grow Old,” Dec. 7, 17 and 18, 4 and 7 p.m., select Cinemark Theatres and Megaplex Theatres, $10.73-$15 (cinemark.com or megaplextheatres.com)

“Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage,” Dec. 10, 10 a.m., SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem, $2, for adults 18 and older (801-225-2787 or scera.org)

“Traveling While Black,” through Dec. 31, dates and times vary, Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. 300 South, (801-321-0310 or saltlakefilmsociety.org)

BOOK SIGNINGS AND EVENTS

The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Holiday Party, Dec. 6, 5:30-7 p.m., various local authors will be in attendance (kingsenglish.com)

Sundance Mountain Resort, Tree Room, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance, Katherine Eban, author of “Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom,” Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m., $89, reservations required (866-734-4428 or sundanceresort.com/author)

Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Samantha Leonard, author of “Groomed: Shining a Light on the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault,” Dec. 7, 7 p.m., free (801-328-2586 or wellerbookworks.com)

The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, “Books and Bagels,” Dec. 8, 9 a.m., free (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

ART CLASSES AND EVENTS

Wreath-Making Workshop, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m., Stokes Nature Center, 2696 E. U.S. Highway 89, Logan, $30 per person (includes one wreath), $30 for each additional wreath (435-755-3239 or logannature.org)

Holiday Market Opening, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m., Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, free admission (801-355-3383) 

Holiday Open House and Art Fair, Dec. 7-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Butte Garden Orangerie, 300 Wakara Way, free admission (www.redbuttegarden.org)

“Introduction to Rag Rug Weaving,” Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, 600 E. 1100 South, registration and $5 materials fee required, open to all ages (801-533-5760 or facebook.com/chasehomemuseum)

Holiday Market, Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, free admission (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu) 

Craft Lake City Holiday Market, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Monarch, Nine Rails Creative District, 455 25th St., Ogden, $5 for admission, free for children ages 12 and under (craftlakecity.com)

Holiday Ornament Glass-Blowing Workshop, Dec. 7-8, 1-6 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $45 per ornament, recommended for ages 5 and up (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)

Holiday Market, Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free, (801-965-5100)

Winter Diorama Workshop, Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, $25, materials included, for ages 8 and up (801-295-3618 or bdac.org)

ART GALLERIES

OPENING EXHIBITIONS

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, “Supermarket: Pop Art and 1960’s America,” opening Dec. 6 (801-422-8287)

Glass House, 3910 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, Gallery Stroll exhibit, by Rachel Chamberlain, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. (801-666-8968)

Loge Gallery at Pioneer Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, “Lost in the Woods,” by Stephanie Saint-Thomas, Dec. 6-21 (801-581-6961)

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY

Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, “Found,” by various artists, through Jan. 11, 2020 (801-363-4088) 

Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, Liberty Park, 600 E. 900 South, “Traditional Textiles: Ties that Bind,” by various artists, through January 2020 (801-533-5760)

Church History Museum, 45 N. West Temple, “Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote,” through January 2021 (801-240-3310 or templesquare.com/events/utahs-suffrage-history)

David Ericson Fine Art, 418 S. 200 West, Holiday Show with art by Kathleen Peterson, Ken Baxter, Sophie Soprano and Cassandria Parsons, through Dec. 31 (801-533-8245) 

Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, art by the Glass Art Guild of Utah, through Dec. 17 (801-585-0556)    

The Leonardo, 209 E. 400 South, “Pompeii: The Exhibition,” through May 3, 2020 (801-531-9800 or theleonardo.org) 

Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, “Modern West Holidays,” through Dec. 31 (801-355-3383) 

Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, “Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior,” organized by International Arts & Artists from Washington, D.C., and “Winter Scenes and Holiday Dreams” Trees of Diversity exhibit by local artists, on display through Jan. 4, 2020 (801-965-5100) 

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, “Abstraction is Just a Word, But I Use It,” by various artists, through Jan. 4, 2020; art by Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez, through Jan. 11, 2020; “Never an Hour for Thought,” by Kelsey Harrison, “Knew/New,” by Rachel Henriksen, and “A Farewell to Images,” by Justin Watson, through Jan. 18, 2020 (801-328-4201) 

Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, “Power Couples: The Pendant Format in Art,” curated by Leslie Anderson, through Dec. 8; “Ummah,” by various artists, through Dec. 15; “De/Marcation: A Survey of Contemporary Photography in Utah,” by various artists, through Jan. 12, 2020; and art by Thomas Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alma Thomas and Diego Rivera, on display through Oct. 4, 2020 (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu/temporary)

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS OUTSIDE SALT LAKE COUNTY

Art Around the Corner Foundation, various locations in St. George, outdoor sculpture exhibit, by various artists; on display through early 2020 (artaroundthecorner.org)

Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, “Winterfest Art Jubilee,” by various artists, through Dec. 20 (801-295-3618) 

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, “Rend the Heavens: Intersections of the Human and Divine,” through January 2021; and “Becoming America,” through summer 2021 (801-422-8287) 

Gallery MAR, 436 Main, Park City, “Among the Trees,” by Bridgette Meinhold, through Dec. 31 (435-649-3001)    

Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George, “The Gift of Art,” by members of the Southern Utah Art Guild, through Dec. 19 (redcliffgallerysuag.com)  

Southern Utah Museum of Art, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, “A World Transformed: The Transcontinental Railroad and Utah” and “Compendium” exhibits, through Dec. 28; and “In Leviathan: Elegy for Ice,” by Pete Froslie, through April 24, 2020 (435-586-7700)

Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville, “SELF: explorations of identity,” on display through May 16, 2020; and “Round Up: Icons of the American West,” by various artists, through June 19, 2021 (801-489-2727)

Weber State University, Kimball Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery, Ogden, “BFA Thesis,” by Bachelor of Fine Arts students at WSU, through Dec. 13 (weber.edu/artscalendar)

Woodbury Art Museum, University Place, 575 E. University Parkway, Orem, Faculty Art Show, through Dec. 14 (801-863-4200)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Sweet Rolled Tacos, 157 S. Rio Grande St., will hold a grand opening celebration at its location at The Gateway on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6-11:30 p.m. The celebration will include a photo booth and a performance at 7 p.m. by professional MMA fighter and fire knife dancer Bobby King. Sweet Rolled Tacos will serve hand-rolled ice cream in waffle taco shells, as well as specialty drinks and milkshakes, such as boba tea, Vietnamese iced coffee and special vegan offerings, according to a news release. Regular hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.

The Salt Lake City Arts Council is accepting applications for performers for the Brown Bag Concert Series, which will take place in January and February 2020. The series will take place in a variety of small businesses in Salt Lake City, such as coffee shops, restaurants and bars. All music genres and ages are eligible to apply. Applicants must be 21 or older to perform in alcohol-based venues. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 13. For more information and to submit an application, visit saltlakearts.org.

Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, will host auditions for the teen theater production of “Luann” on Dec. 9-10 from 6-8 p.m. The cast calls for boys and girls ages 13 and up. Auditioners should come ready to read script and sing a short song of their choice. For more information, visit bcfineartscenter.org/theater. 

Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400  East, will host auditions for “A**” on Friday, Dec. 13. Auditions for Actors’ Equity Association members will be 10-11 a.m., followed by general auditions until noon. Auditioners can sign up in room 325 at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. All roles are available. It is recommended that auditioners bring a resume and headshot. Audition slots are three minutes. Sides will be provided at sign-up. Callbacks will be by invitation only on Saturday, Dec. 14. For more information, visit the audition information listed at pioneertheatre.org.

Repertory Dance Theatre will host auditions for its upcoming season during the Winterdance workshop, Jan. 2-3, 2020. Participants must register to audition by Dec. 15. Needed are male and female dancers. For more details and to register, visit rdtutah.org/winterdance.

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