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Collin Raye to perform in concerts at Desert Star Dinner Theater
Award-winning singer/songwriter Collin Raye is coming home. Raye, who moved to Salt Lake City this summer, will perform in concert at the Desert Star Dinner Theatre in Murray starting Monday, Nov...
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 Monique Derr (left) as Corroptya, Travis Hyer as Count Dracula, Brittney Nielson as Jezebel and Mary Brassard (front) as Luna in Hunt Mystery Theater’s production of “Dracula’s Grand Masquerade Ball.” Others in cast not pictured are Brittany Howard as Frankenstein’s Bride and Shea Potter as the “Mummy.”

Hunt Mystery Theaters offering two shows in October
One of the great local traditions in live theater has productions running for several dates at a pair of venues in October. Hunt Mystery Theaters has shows at Boccia’s D’Italia restaurant in Ogde...
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Sugar Factory Youth Theater presents Halloween play
“Sugar Factory Ghost,” the tale of a dare that takes some kids into the old Sugar Factory Playhouse, where they meet with mischief, music and classic Halloween fun. All ages will be sure to have ...
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Call for entries for the second annual juried show and exhibit for the Sandy Arts Gala
Artists are invited to join the second annual Sandy Arts Gala, held in the ballroom at the Sandy Senior Center, 9310 South 1300 East. Entries can be submitted at the senior center, Monday, Nov. 1...
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C. S. Lewis classic coming to Draper stage
The Draper Historic Theatre is presenting “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” This classic tale is based on the novel by C.S. Lewis and adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette. “The Lion, The W...
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Starring in Empress’ production of “Seussical—the Musical” are, from left, Jasmine Dean, Samantha Pace, Cynthia Johnson, Jaden Johnson, Thomas Gasu, Aubrey Vance and Shawn Maxfield. 
Photo by Rob Walgamott

‘Seussical—the Musical’ playing at Empress Theatre
The Empress Theatre, located in historic downtown Magna, will present “Seussical-The Musical” on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., through Oct. 6. “Seussical” has emerged as a new Uta...
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Snowbird Oktoberfest runs through Oct. 5
Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 36th anniversary this year. More than 70,000 visitors are expected to enjoy the live music, dancing, authentic German food and children’s activities t...
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‘My Fair Lady’ performing at Pioneer Theater Company
Pioneer Theatre Company is presenting “My Fair Lady,” the classic tale about a draggle-tailed guttersnipe who learns to talk like a lady. It will run from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 at the Simmons Pionee...
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‘Guys and Dolls’ opening at Juan Diego
The Draper Arts Council is presenting “Guys and Dolls,” the Broadway musicals with a tuneful score that includes a number of popular hits, at Juan Diego High School. Among the songs from the show...
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Grand Theatre announces 2008-2009 season
The Grand Theatre of Salt Lake Community College has announced its schedule for the 2008-09 season. Here is the schedule: “Always…Patsy Cline,” by Ted Swindle, through Sept. 20. Back by popular d...
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Clean Out Your Ears music fest Sept. 27 at Gallivan
Eden’s Watchtower Records is holding the third annual Music to Clean Your Ears Out festival at The Gallivan Center on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 10 p.m. This year’s event is free for all...
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Clark Planetarium fundraiser to benefit Utah school children
Clark Planetarium hosts its fourth annual gala fundraising event to support the planetarium’s service programs to Utah schools, on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Clark Planetariu...
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‘CATS’ meowing at Capitol Theatre through Sept. 21
The show that revolutionized musical theater is at Capitol Theatre through Sept. 21. Tickets are on sale for the national tour of “CATS” at ArtTix, 355- ARTS , ArtTix.org and Capitol Theatre Box ...
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BASH concert set Sept. 27 at USANA
KXRK /X96 presents the 14th Annual X96 Maverik Big Ass Show ( BASH ) on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the USANA Amphitheater, 5150 South 6055 West, West Valley City, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Scheduled ...
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Powerful Women of Color fill Art Access exhibit
Art Access Gallery is hosting V. Kim Martinez’s “Mujures de Colores.” The exhibition will hang through Oct. 10. Martinez’s colorful oil paintings on aluminum will fill the gallery with an abunda...
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Visual Arts competition opens for entries
The Utah Arts Council is accepting applications for entry into the 2008 Statewide Annual Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition, Utah ’08: Painting & Sculpture. The competition began in 1899...
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Utah Symphony to perform at Westminster Sept. 24-25
Keith Lockhart leads the Utah Symphony in the first chamber performance of the season at the Jewett Performing Arts Center as part of the Ardean Watts New Music Series at Westminster College. The...
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The cast of the West Jordan Theater Arts production of “Nunsense: The Mega-Musical” is out to prove that the play is habit-forming.
 West Jordan Theater Arts presents ‘Nunsense: The Mega-Musical’
“Nunsense: The Mega-Musical” is a hilarious musical spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism afte...
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‘The Flyboys’ lands on Utah screens this weekend
“The Flyboys,” a feature film written, produced and directed by South Jordan resident Rocco DeVilliers, makes its Northern Utah premiere this weekend, opening on 18 screens from Payson to Logan. ...
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‘The Flyboys’ lands on Utah screens this weekend
“The Flyboys,” a feature film written, produced and directed by South Jordan resident Rocco DeVilliers, makes its Northern Utah premiere this weekend, opening on 18 screens from Payson to Logan. T...
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