In an area that boasts one of the highest concentrations of prehistoric American Art on its canyon walls, a large community of contemporary artists also reside.

Visitors to Moab will be given the unique opportunity to tour the studios of some of the city's finest artists.

The Moab Studio Tour is taking place in conjunction with the nationally acclaimed Moab Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday. During the tour, visitors will be able to see the artists on hand demonstrating their craft and answering questions. Artwork will be available for purchase as well.

A special preview will be at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at Star Hall, Moab. The rest of the event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (435) 259-8631, or visit www.moabstudiotour.com.

'Cats'

Don't miss the final shows of this famous Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway show premiering in Utah County at Payson Community Theatre.

Done in the style of the original play, cast members are in full unitards, complete with fur and accessories. Much of the choreography is similar to the Broadway version as well.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a matinee at 3 p.m. on Monday at Payson High School, 1050 S. Main St., Payson.

Tickets are $7 per person. For more information call 229-7911 or 885-2245.

ComedySportz

Don't just laugh at the comedians, laugh with them as the audience becomes part of the comedy show.

ComedySportz is an interactive-comedy competition between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of scenes and songs -- all at your suggestion. The best partfi No need to worry about taking the kids because ComedySportz specializes in family friendly jokes and humor.

Shows run twice a night at 8 and 10:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. All tickets are $8 at the Provo location, 36 W. Center St.

For more information, visit www.comedysportzutah.com or call 377-9700 for reservations.

-- Marcie Jessee