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Utah Regional Ballet
The Storybook Series Ballet, featuring Act II of Swan Lake, will perform the family-friendly "Once Upon a Time" this weekend in Orem.
A tale of a young girl who dreams of playing Odette in "Swan Lake," the ballet conveys the power of hard work and dedication as the main character achieves her greatest goals.
The performance will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. and throughout the day on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased for $8 at 863-8797. For more information, visit www.utahregionalballet.org.
Governor's arts awards
Four Utahns will receive awards at the 2008 Governor's Leadership in the Arts Awards Luncheon in Salt Lake City on Friday.
Representing counties across the state, this year's award winners are Ferron Holt (Washington County), Gail Bunker (St. George), Ruth Draper (Salt Lake City) and Representative Greg Hughes (Draper).
Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased as part of Mountain West Conference registration or as a separate event at www.arts.utah.gov. For more information, call (801) 236-7542.
Woodcarvings
Hand-carved wooden baskets, walking sticks, spoons and other items are being sold to raise funds for the Orem Library throughout this month.
The various wood items are just a part of the large woodwork collection created and donated by retired Orem City Councilman Les Campbell.
These pieces are being sold in a silent auction that began April 30 and ends May 24 at 6 p.m. at the Orem Library. Fore more information, call 229-7391.
Plates fundraiser
The visions of nearly 100 artists have turned recycled plates into works of art for the 6th annual Art Access Fundraiser and Exhibition in Salt Lake City.
The artists have created art pieces on metal printer's plates, which will be sold to benefit the Art Access and VSA arts of Utah.
Tickets for the event can be purchased for $35 at (801) 328-0703. The fundraiser will be at 230 S. 500 West, #125 in Salt Lake City.
-- Brooke Brown |
