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Imagine Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive 2010 Performance

Imagine Ballet Theatre


Event Name: Imagine Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive 2010 Performance
5 out of 5 stars rating "Great Performance Every Year -Don't Miss This"
Review posted by: Jeri from Salt Lake City, UT, Jul 25, 2010

This is a wonderful performance every year. It is inspiring and amazing to be part of what these young dancers accomplish in one month. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the performance and... Expand

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This is a wonderful performance every year. It is inspiring and amazing to be part of what these young dancers accomplish in one month. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the performance and support these dancers. Collapse

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Infected Mushroom

The Great Saltair


Event Name: Infected Mushroom
"AWESOME"
Comment posted by: Kayla from Sandy, UT USA, Jul 23, 2010

INFECTED MUSHROOM IS KICKASS I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

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INFECTED MUSHROOM IS KICKASS I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Old Barn Community Theatre


Event Name: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
"Amazing Show!"
Comment posted by: Kat from Logan, UT, Jul 18, 2010

This is such an amazing show! The dancing and singing will knock your socks off. Careful if you sit in the front row, you'll feel as though you're a part of the show!

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This is such an amazing show! The dancing and singing will knock your socks off. Careful if you sit in the front row, you'll feel as though you're a part of the show!

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The Beat Goes On

Eastern Arts


Event Name: The Beat Goes On
"Humanities lecture"
Comment posted by: Katherine St. John - presenter from Salt Lake City UT, Jul 15, 2010

This event is held in conjunction with the Springville World Folk Fest. The lecture demonstrations will be held at the Brown House Gallery on Wed. July 28 at noon and again on Sat. July 31 at noon and... Expand

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This event is held in conjunction with the Springville World Folk Fest. The lecture demonstrations will be held at the Brown House Gallery on Wed. July 28 at noon and again on Sat. July 31 at noon and at 7:00 pm. Speakers will be Prof. Jeremy Grimshaw, Dr. Lloyd Miller and Katherine St. John speaking on Preserving Cultural Traditions and demonstrating some of the items in the exhibit. Items include traditional musical instruments, fabrics and clothing from Bulgaria, China, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, So. Korea and more. Collapse

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2nd Annual Utah Local Festival of Arts

Generation A


Event Name: 2nd Annual Utah Local Festival of Arts
5 out of 5 stars rating "This events rocks!"
Review posted by: Jackie from UT, Jul 15, 2010

Not only was the did the festival offer the opportunity to see great local art, but touring the Masonic Temple was something I always wanted to to!

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Not only was the did the festival offer the opportunity to see great local art, but touring the Masonic Temple was something I always wanted to to!

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Contemporary Masters

Salt Lake Art Center


Event Name: Contemporary Masters
4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Putt Putt a Real Challenge and Lots of Fun"
Review posted by: Susan Sandack from Salt Lake City, Utah, Jun 30, 2010

Hardest holes: #3, #8, #9. Biggest fake-out hole # 17. Most dangerous hole #15. Interactive exhibits bring people together. Nice job 337.

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Hardest holes: #3, #8, #9. Biggest fake-out hole # 17. Most dangerous hole #15. Interactive exhibits bring people together. Nice job 337.

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Wild West Shakespeare

American West Heritage Center


Event Name: Wild West Shakespeare
"We're having so much fun!"
Comment posted by: David Sidwell from Logan, Utah, Jun 27, 2010

I hope you'll join us! We are really having fun: melodrama, music, dancing, farce and Shakespeare all rolled up into one amazing bundle. The dinner is really fine, too. Best mashed potatoes I've... Expand

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I hope you'll join us! We are really having fun: melodrama, music, dancing, farce and Shakespeare all rolled up into one amazing bundle. The dinner is really fine, too. Best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten; Elements is giving a great deal on this as most of their dinners costs over $20/plate. See you there! Collapse

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Candlelight Acoustic Festival

Thanksgiving Point


Event Name: Candlelight Acoustic Festival
5 out of 5 stars rating "Vedera is AWESOME!"
Review posted by: Bret from USA, Jun 21, 2010

I can't wait to see Vedera in my town! They ROCK!

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I can't wait to see Vedera in my town! They ROCK!

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Saturday's Voyeur 2010

Salt Lake Acting Company


Event Name: Saturday's Voyeur 2010
"Obama"
Comment posted by: Jason from Salt Lake, Jun 18, 2010

Obama was the biggest joke and disappointment of the year, why wasn't he included?

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Obama was the biggest joke and disappointment of the year, why wasn't he included?

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The Wedding Singer

Hale Centre Theatre


Event Name: The Wedding Singer
5 out of 5 stars rating "Totally RAD and AWESOME"
Review posted by: Mark Sullivan from Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 17, 2010

This production of The Wedding Singer is amazing. The cast is young and fresh and the dancing and singing will make you join in. Welcome back to the 80's. It's one of the best productions I've see at... Expand

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This production of The Wedding Singer is amazing. The cast is young and fresh and the dancing and singing will make you join in. Welcome back to the 80's. It's one of the best productions I've see at the Hale Center in years. Collapse

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Hooray for Hollywood

Celebrate America Show


Event Name: Hooray for Hollywood
5 out of 5 stars rating "Big Band Entertainment at it's best!"
Review posted by: Margaret from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Jun 16, 2010

This delightful show, that includes a wonderful dinner and big band dance, has to be Utah's best kept secret. We were so impressed with how professional the show was. It was all it promised - we... Expand

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This delightful show, that includes a wonderful dinner and big band dance, has to be Utah's best kept secret. We were so impressed with how professional the show was. It was all it promised - we tapped our toes throughout the evening -- and wondered where the time went! Great show - we'll be back. Collapse

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Club Mystique Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Poison Ivy Mysteries


Event Name: Club Mystique Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
5 out of 5 stars rating "Utah Theatre Bloggers Association Review"
Review posted by: Poison Ivy Mysteries from Salt Lake City, Utah, Jun 16, 2010

http://www.utahtheaterbloggers.com/2266/strong-performances-lift-club-mystique SANDY — Poison Ivy Mysteries brings theater into a whole new realm of interactivity. As soon as we walked in the... Expand

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http://www.utahtheaterbloggers.com/2266/strong-performances-lift-club-mystique SANDY — Poison Ivy Mysteries brings theater into a whole new realm of interactivity. As soon as we walked in the doorway of Club Mystique—a 1940?s-era joint on the wrong side of the law—we received gangster names and characters began engaging us:Character: “Long time, Bert the Stoolie.” Me looking at name badge: “Uh, yeah!” Character: “Oh, Bert! You’re such a tease!” Eventually the action proper got underway as we were invited into the dining room. Over the course of an all-too-short evening, the dark secrets of Club Mystique were revealed until an assassin in our midst put the murder in murder mystery dinner theater. Then was up to us to grill the cast and patch together the whodunit. This mystery may be Poison Ivy’s toughest yet. The script, written by Annelise Murphy who also directed, left plenty of heavy lifting for the audience, who were hard-pressed to eliminate the red herrings and solve the case in time. Compounding the difficulty were the fast pacing, which made some character motivations more opaque than perhaps necessary, and similar character names (Sam vs. Stan, Didi vs. Diane). Only one perceptive (and might I add handsome) audience member cracked the case, and walked away with the prize—a pair of movie tickets. But the real reward was the actors’ excellent performances. It’s rare to see an actor so perfectly envelop his character as Morgan Walton in the role of Billy Scott. Mr. Walton gave no traces of artifice—he simply was Billy, no more, no less—and gave a stellar performance. Melissa Cecala was also delicious as the club strumpet Vivian, a tramp likely to steal the heart of every man in the audience. Her superbly poised movement and knock-out looks will be the highlight of many a patron’s evening. Criss Rosenlof was an imposing but not unapproachable presence as the Russian gangster Stan the Stealer. His accent was so convincing, the James Bond franchise should have him in their Rolodex. Kevin Dennis (Sam Bullet) did an admirable job at toeing the line between good and bad guy as an underemployed private investigator; and rounding out the cast were Alice Gonzalez as Didi Mallory and April Tritchler as Diane Jones. All the actors deserve a hand for their ability to stay in character and improv as they go. While the audience interrogated them questions—some completely out of left field—they responded naturally and in character. The Silvercrest Reception Center provided an intimate environment (which Cecala uses to her full advantage!), though it may have hindered some song and dance numbers that were not up to par with the acting. Opening night also had some technical problems like late catering and temperamental sound. But given the long run, there’s plenty of time to work these kinks out. In conclusion, if having the freedom to interact with great characters sounds interesting to you, check outClub Mystique. The acting was superb and the show promises to get better as it continues throughout the summer. Collapse

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Downtown Farmers Market

Downtown Alliance


Event Name: Downtown Farmers Market
5 out of 5 stars rating "Best!"
Review posted by: heather from SLC, Utah, Jun 13, 2010

The best farmer's market ever!

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The best farmer's market ever!

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Downtown Farmers Market

Downtown Alliance


Event Name: Downtown Farmers Market
5 out of 5 stars rating "It's great"
Review posted by: Betty from slc, ut, Jun 08, 2010

I love the farmers market, everything from fresh produce to art and clothes plenty of shade and local music acts something for everyone, oh and the basil pesto from Caputo's is amazing!!!

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I love the farmers market, everything from fresh produce to art and clothes plenty of shade and local music acts something for everyone, oh and the basil pesto from Caputo's is amazing!!!

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Park Silly Sunday Market

Park Silly Sunday Market


Event Name: Park Silly Sunday Market
4.5 out of 5 stars rating "volunteering is silly!"
Review posted by: maria from salt lake city, UT, May 19, 2010

I volunteered for Park Silly Sunday Market last year and had so much fun! I loved being a part of the big silly family! You can volunteer for a little or a lot! I heard they are looking for more... Expand

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I volunteered for Park Silly Sunday Market last year and had so much fun! I loved being a part of the big silly family! You can volunteer for a little or a lot! I heard they are looking for more volunteers so contact heather she is fabulous! heather@parksillysundaymarket.com Collapse

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