THEATER

OPENING:

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" -- Performing Dickens for the 24th year. 8 p.m. Fri.-Dec. 23. Matinees. Hale Centre Theatre, West Valley. $16-$27. (801) 984-9000. www.halecentretheatre.org.

"LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA" -- Musical about innocent young woman who meets boy in post-war Italy. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Dec. 20. Pioneer Theatre Co., 300 S. 1400 East, Salt Lake City. $26-$49. (801) 581-6961. www.pioneertheatre.org.

"SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM" -- Musical comedy with audience interaction. Various times, Tue.-Dec. 14. Wagner Theatre, 138 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City. $25-$37.50. (801) 355-ARTS. www.arttix.org.

"TWELFTH NIGHT" -- One of Shakespeare's most popular plays. 7:30 p.m. today-Dec. 12. Black Box Theatre, Gunther Trades Bldg., UVU campus, Orem. $6-$10. 863-8797. www.uvu.edu/theatre.

"WITHOUT FEAR" -- Explores memory that follows character through Scotland highlands performed by Experimental Theatre Co. 8 p.m. today, Friday; 9 p.m. Sat. Margetts Arena Theatre, HFAC, BYU campus. $5. 422-4322. www.byuarts.com.

CONTINUING:

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" -- It's the second greatest Christmas story ever told, with Charles Dickens's beloved Scrooge. 8 p.m. through Dec. 23. Matinees. Hale Center Theater, 225 W. 400 North, Orem. $13.50-$19.50. 226-8600. www.haletheater.org.

"BABES IN TOYLAND" -- Delightful musical comedy featuring Mary Quite Contrary and Tom the Piper's Son. 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 22. Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna. $8.50-$11. (801) 347-7373. www.empresstheatre.com.

"BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER" -- Funniest Christmas show ever. 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 22 (Thurs.-Sat., Mon.) Valley Center Playhouse, Lindon. $5-$6. 785-1186.

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" -- Heartwarming musical revue. Through Dec. 31. Join holiday buffet. Desert Star Dinner Theater, 4861 S. State St., Murray. (801) 266-2600. www.desertstar.biz.

"MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET -- Give my regards to ... Blitzen. Through Jan. 3. Desert Star Playhouse, Murray. $9.95-$19.95. (801) 266-2600. www.desertstar.biz.

"THE MUSIC MAN" -- Con man comes to town with marching band scam. 7 p.m. through Dec. 28. Egyptian Theatre, Park City. Real "Marion the Librarian," (88-year-old Marian Seely of Provo) attends Nov 21. $16-$30. (435) 649-9371. www.parkcityshows.com.

"PLAID TIDINGS" -- The Forever Plaid Christmas edition. 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. SCERA Center. $10-$12. www.scera.org.

CLOSING:

"SIX YEARS" -- He went to war but when everyone else came home, he didn't. Through Sun. Salt Lake Acting Co., 168 W. 500 North, Salt Lake City. $13-$14. www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

COMING SOON:

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL" -- Scrooge with songs! Note new time, date and location because theater closing after "Carol." 8 p.m. Dec. 12-20. Matinee: 2 p.m. Dec. 20. Centennial Middle School, 305 E. 2320 North, Provo. Free. 373-4485. www.csmtc.com.

"WICKED" -- A new musical, the untold story of the witches of Oz. April 8-May 3, 2009. Capitol Theatre. Tickets on sale Dec. 12. www.arttix.org. (801) 355-5502. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com.

DANCE

A PIONEER CHRISTMAS -- Pioneer Heritage Company presents dance performance, A Time for Dancing, in conjunction with Blue Sage Band. 7 p.m. Sat. Church History Museum, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets: www.lds.org/events.

"CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD" -- International Folk Dancers premiere new Polish dances, Welsh folk songs and Bollywood film craze. 6:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Matinee: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Marriott Center, BYU campus. $12-$25. 422-2981. www.byutickets.com.

"THE NUTCRACKER" -- Get into holiday spirit at several venues: Rocky Mountain Repertory Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-11. Show Barn, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. $13-$20. 768-2300. www.thanksgivingpoint.com. Utah Regional Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 18-20. Covey Center. $16-$26. 852-7007. www.coveycenter.org. Clara's Tea Party, 796-7323. Classical Ballet Academy. 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13. American Leadership Academy, 898 W. 1100 South, Spanish Fork. $7-$10. 318-6211.

ODYSSEY DANCE -- "It's a Wonderful Life" based on classic film. 7:30 p.m. today-Sat. Matinees: 2 p.m. Sat. Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City. $.20-$40. (801) 581-7100. www.kingsburyhall.org.

RIRIE-WOODBURY -- Contemporary Dance Meets Graffiti. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13. Matinees: 2 p.m. Dec. 13, 14. Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City. $10-$20. (801) 355-ARTS. www.artix.org.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

EXHIBIT PROPOSALS -- Exhibits of original fine art displayed monthly, from individuals or groups. Due: Dec. 31. (801) 651-3937. utahartsalliance@yahoo.com.

VISUAL ARTS

EVENTS:

GALLERY STROLL -- Exhibits 6-9 p.m. Fri. Provo. Many galleries including Covey Center; Sego Art Center; Utah Co. Art Gallery, Health/Justice Bldg. Free. 852-7007.

GALLERY STROLL -- Exhibits 6-9 p.m. Fri. Salt Lake City. Galleries include A Gallery with "Silver Bells;" Salt Lake Art Center with "Trends in Video Art."

'IN THE FIELD" -- By Ron Russon. 6-9 p.m. Fri. Utah Artist Hands, 61 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 355-0206.

"NATIVE SPECIES" -- William Morris. 5-7 p.m. today. Kimball Art Center, Park City. www.kimball-art.org.

SLC GALLERY STROLL -- 6-9 p.m. Fri. Includes Sandi Olson, Hafen Gallery, 1409 S. 900 East; Red and Green Show, Local Colors, 535 S. 700 East.

MISCELLANEOUS

BODY WORLDS EXHIBIT -- Gunther von Hagens's exhibit features more than 200 authentic full-body plastinates in life-like poses 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. through Jan. 11. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City. (5 for $75 ticket package, 5-7 p.m. Mondays. www.ksl.com) $16-$22. 1-888-695-0888. More activities: www.theleonardo.org.

CANDY WINDOWS -- "The Night Before Christmas" theme sculpted with candy. Through Jan. 5. Downtown Provo at Holladay Furs, Bernina, Mullett-Hoover, Heindselman's, Window Box Gallery, Osaka Restaurant.

CHRISTMAS IN THE ROTUNDA -- "Songs of the Season" artwork. 7 p.m. Mon. AF Library, 64 S. 100 East, American Fork. 763-3081.

CRECHE EXHIBIT -- Nativities from around the world. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. LDS church, 166 N. Center, Midway. http://midwaychristmas.com.

FAMILY NIGHT -- First Monday each month at 6 p.m. Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. 489-2727. www.smofa.org. Dec. 6: Artist Marty Ricks; Hobble Creek Singers and art activity.

FESTIVAL OF TREES -- More than 800 decorated trees, wreaths, playhouses on display and for sale. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today-Sat. South Towne Expo, 9575 S. State st., Sandy. Benefits Primary Children's Medical Center. $4. www.festivaloftreesutah.org.

HOLIDAY MAKE-AND-TAKE -- Craft workshops for age 5-plus. 4-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. through Dec. 11. SCERA Center, Orem. $10. 225-ARTS.

LIGHTS -- Two venues: Festival of Lights, 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 1, Canyon View Park, Spanish Fork, $5/car. 798-5068. Holiday Lights, 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 27, Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $7/car. www.thanksgivingpoint.com.

JOHN MILTON -- Celebrate his 400th anniversary with Professors Douglas Bush and Glade Hunsaker, 7:30 p.m. Tues. LDS Church, 500 N. 1200 West, Provo.

STORYTIME/CONCERTS -- Enjoy story read by the illustrator. 11 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 13. Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. 489-2727. Dec. 6: Greg Newbold reads. Dec. 13: Nathan Hale. Concerts, 5 p.m., Dec. 7: Bell Ringers. Dec. 14: Deseret Chamber Choir.

AUDITIONS

"ALL SHOOK UP" -- Age 18-plus prepare 32 bars of musical theatre or 1950's rock and roll selection. Today. Hale Center Theater, Orem. 226-8600. Show: Feb. 19-April 4.

"THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS" -- Five men, five women of various ages, prepare two contrasting vocal selections of 32 bars. 10 a.m.-noon Sat. Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801) 957-3322. Show: March 4-14.

"PIRATES OF PENZANCE" -- Needed are 10 men, 14 women (ages 18-65) to sing Broadway song. 6-8 p.m. Tues., Valley Center Playhouse, 780 N. 200 East, Lindon. 224-5310. Show: Jan. 23-March 2.

"TAMING OF THE SHREW" -- Two women, two men needed. Prepare two monologues, one Shakespeare, one contemporary. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. 226-7876.

YOUTH CAMPS

AF YOUTH THEATER -- K-2nd grade rehearse for "Willy Wonka Junior" beginning Jan. 8. AF Fitness Center, American Fork. Show: April 2, 3, 6. $25 month. 785-2059.

AF YOUTH THEATER -- Youth 3rd grade-plus audition Dec. 13, "Willy Wonka Junior." AF Fitness Center. Rehearse: Jan. 7. Show: April 2, 3, 6. $40 month. 785-2059.

BROADWAY BOUND JR. -- Ages 4-5 trained in singing, dancing, acting by Center Stage. Jan./Feb. Meet in Pleasant Grove. $100. 785-1977.

VISUAL ARTS

EXHIBITS:

A GALLERY -- 1321 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 583-4800. www.agalleryonline.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Today-Dec. 31: Silver Bells (25th anniversary holiday celebration).

ALICE GALLERY -- 617 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 236-7555. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. arts.utah.gov. Through Dec. 31: "Interiors," Utah State Fine Art Collection.

ALPINE ART CENTER -- 450 S. Alpine Highway, Alpine. 763-7173. www.alpineartcenter.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., Sat.

AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER -- Take I-15 North to exit 364 to Logan; Center is on Hwy. 89, Wellsville. (435) 245-6050 x23.

ANDERSON ART GALLERY -- Second floor of Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave., Provo. 852-6650. www.provocitylibrary.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.

ART ACCESS & ART ACCESS II GALLERIES -- 230 S. 500 West, No. 125., Salt Lake City. (801) 328-0703. www.accessart.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

BOUNTIFUL/DAVIS ART CENTER -- 745 S. Main St., Bountiful. Hours: 5-9 p.m. Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2-5 p.m. Sat. (801) 292-0367. www.bdac.org.

BRAITHWAITE FINE ARTS GALLERY -- Southern Utah University campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (435) 586-5432. www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery.

BRIGHAM CITY MUSEUM-GALLERY -- 24 N. 300 West, Brigham City. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sat. (435) 723-6769. Through Sat.: "Through the Infrared Lens." Through Jan. 24: "The Shoshone Experience."

BROWN HOUSE OF FINE ARTS GALLERY -- 274 S. Main St., Springville. 489-4980. billandmarilyn@netscape. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. or by appt.

BROWNSTONE GALLERY -- 3330 N. University Ave., Provo. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. or by appt. 225-9999.

BYU EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM -- 1683 Canyon Road, Provo. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sat. 422-3680. http://cpms.byu.edu/ESM. On display: Torvosaurus Tanneri, a carnivorous dinosaur, mounted skeleton of 120-million-year-old sauropod dinosaur and more.

BYU MUSEUM OF ART -- BYU campus. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat. 422-827. http://moa.byu.edu. Permanent collection through Feb. 2011: "American Dreams." Through Jan. 3, 2009: "Demise of Modernism, Rebirth of Meaning." Through Jan. 17: Japanese Woodblock Prints. Dec. 5-June 6: "Metaphysical Musings," by Dan Steinhilber.

BYU MUSEUM OF PEOPLES AND CULTURES -- 700 N. 100 East, Provo. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues., Thurs. Tours available. 422-0020. mpc.byu.edu. "Traditions of Casas Grandas,"

CAMP FLOYD/STAGE COACH INN STATE PARK -- 18035 W. 1540 North, Fairfield. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 768-8932.

CENTRAL UTAH ART CENTER -- 86 N. Main St., Ephraim. (435) 283-5110. www.cuartcenter.org. Through Dec. 10: Images of Manti Temple.

COLEMAN STUDIOS -- 117 N. University Ave., Provo. 225-5766.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- 425 W. Center St., Provo. 852-7007. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Through Sun.: "Vital Terrain." Dec. 5-Jan. 5: "Season of Joy."

COWAN GALLERY -- 101 E. 200 South, Springville. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and noon-6 p.m. Sat.

CRANDALL HISTORICAL PRINTING MUSEUM -- 275 E. Center St., Provo. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.. Tours available. 377-7777.

DAUGHTERS OF THE UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM -- 500 N. 500 West, Provo. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat. 852-6609, ext. 1.

EMMA ECCLES CONSERVATORY -- Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 832-2457.

EDELWEISS GALLERY -- 65 E. Main St., Midway. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (435) 654-1335.

FAIRVIEW MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART -- Heritage Highway 89 in Fairview. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. (435) 427-3764.

FORUM GALLERY -- 511 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. (801) 521-5999.

GALE CENTER OF HISTORY & CULTURE -- 10300 S. Beckstead Ln., South Jordan. Hours: 10-6 Tues.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat. (801) 254-3048. www.galecenter.org.

GALLERY 303 -- Main floor, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU campus.

GALLERY AT LIBRARY SQUARE -- 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 524-8200.

GALLERY EAST -- College of Eastern Utah library, 451 E. 400 North, Price. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (435) 613-5327. Through Tues.: Prints from Saltgrass.

GALLERY MAR -- 580 "E" Main St., Park City. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon./Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri./Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Closed: Tues. (435) 649-3001. www.gallerymar.com.

GALLERY ONE-TEN -- 110 S. 300 West, Provo. 6-9 p.m. Mon., Thurs., Fri. 362-6909. www.galleryoneten.org.

GALLERY UAF -- Utah Arts Festival Office. 230 S. 500 West, No. 120, Salt Lake City. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (801) 322-2428. www.uaf.org.

HAROLD B. LEE LIBRARY -- Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 422-6687. BYU campus.

HERITAGE HALL -- Sons of Utah Pioneers Headquarters, 3301 E. 2320 South, Salt Lake City. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Tours available. (801) 967-0119.

HOPE GALLERY -- 151 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. (801) 532-1336. www.hopegallery.com. Also galleries at: 268 Main St., Park City, (435) 645-7180; 4801 N. University Ave., Provo, 373-1473.

HORNE GALLERY -- 617 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (801) 538-8805.

HUTCHINGS MUSEUM -- 55 N. Center St., Lehi. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Admission is $2.50 adults, $2 students and seniors, $1.50 children. www.hutchingsmuseum.org. 768-7180.

IRON HORSE GALLERY -- 1205 Iron Horse Dr., Park City. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Saturday. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (877) 615-6900. www.ironhorseartgallery.com.

IRON MISSION STATE PARK MUSEUM -- 635 N. Main St., Cedar City. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (435) 586-9290. www.stateparks.utah.gov.

EMMA ECCLES JONES CONSERVATORY -- Westminster College, Salt Lake City. (801) 832-2329.

KIMBALL ART CENTER -- 638 Park Ave., Park City. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; noon-5 p.m. weekends. Closed Tuesdays. (435) 649-8882. www.kimball-art.org. Through Jan. 8: "Native Species," by William Morris; "Curiosities of Nature," by Maryann Webster.

B.F. LARSEN MAIN GALLERY -- HFAC, BYU campus. 422-2882. Through Fri.: Visionism by Hagen Haltern.

LEIGH-NORTH GALLERY, INC. -- 136 S. Main St., Suite 202, Salt Lake City. 5125 W. Chippewa Place, West Valley. (801) 746-4451. Hours: 11:30-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. or by appt. leighnorthgallery@comcast.net.

LOCAL COLORS ART GALLERY -- 535 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (801) 363-3922.

LOGE GALLERY -- Inside Pioneer Theatre Co., 300 S. 1400 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 581-6961. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-noon Sat. Through Dec. 31: "My Compliments to You, Red and Green Show."

LOSEE CENTER -- Library Art Gallery, 3rd & 4th floors, UVU. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.

L. TOM PERRY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS -- Harold B. Lee Library, BYU campus, Provo. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 422-3514. http://sc.lib.byu.edu.

MARRIOTT LIBRARY -- University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library Rare Books Division, 295 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. www.lib.utah.edu/rare.

MILLMAN LEGACY GALLERY -- 120 N. Main, Spanish Fork. Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 798-1776.

MONTE L. BEAN LIFE SCIENCE MUSEUM -- BYU campus. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 422-5051. mlbean.byu.edu. Butterfly exhibit, Shell exhibit, World's Most Complete Collection of Waterfowl, Pheasants, "Ecosystem Dioramas," "Africa: A Diverse Continent," "Synoptic Collections of Vertebrate Animals." Gallery shows daily.

MUSEUM OF CHURCH HISTORY AND ART -- 45 N. West Temple St., Salt Lake City. Hours: 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. and Sun. (801) 240-3310. Tours: Mon.-Sat.; call (801) 240-4615. Current exhibits: Early Photographs of Church Headquarters (1853-1941); Through Jan. 11: Salt Lake Tabernacle; "I Am a Child of God."

MUSEUM OF PEOPLES, CULTURES -- 700 N. 100 East, Provo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MWF. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 422-0020. mpc.byu.edu. Exhibits: "Touching the Past: Traditions of Casas Grandes," "Kachinas of the Southwest: Dances, Dolls and Rain."

MUSEUM OF UTAH ART & HISTORY -- ¬ 125 S. Main St., Salt Lake Community College campus, Salt Lake City. (801) 957-6067.

OREM HERITAGE MUSEUM -- 745 S. State St., Orem, at the SCERA Center. 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; or by appt. 225-2787. www.scera.org.

PALMERS GALLERY FINE ART -- 378 W. Broadway, 300 South, Salt Lake City. 10-6, Mon.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat. (801) 359-4632.

PATRICK MOORE GALLERY -- 511 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 521-5000. www.patrickmooregallery.com.

PHOENIX GALLERY -- 508 Main St., Park City. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun.-Wed. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (435) 649-1006.

PAINTED TEMPLE -- 47 W. 300 North, Provo. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

PALMERS GALLERY FINE ART -- Trolley Square, 606 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 532-6952. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Noon-5 p.m. Sun.

PETEETNEET GALLERY -- 10 S. 600 East, Payson. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 465-5265.

POOR YORICK STUDIOS -- 126 W. Crystal Ave. (2590 South), Salt Lake City. (801) 759-8681. bslaugh@comcast.net.

PROVO PIONEER MUSEUM -- 500 N. 500 West, North Park, Provo. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 852-6609.

RED KILN POTTERY STUDIO & GALLERY -- 393 E. 1700 South, Salt Lake City. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (801) 484-4016. www.redkiln.org. Through Jan. 14: "A Different Spin: Clay Objects," by Charles Arceneaux.

REDSTONE GALLERY -- 1678 W. Redstone Center Dr., Suite 120, Kimball Junction, Park City. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. (435) 575-1000. www.theredstonegallery.com.

REPARTEE GALLERY and FRAMEWORKS -- 575 E. University Pkwy., University Mall, Orem. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 224-5508.

RIO GALLERY -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande (450 West), Salt Lake City. (801) 236-7555. arts.utah.gov.

ROCKWOOD ART STUDIOS -- 1062 and 1064 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 467-3694. http://rockwood.shawnrossiter.com. Dec. 12-13: Holiday exhbit/sale, festivities, drawings, refreshments.

ROSE WAGNER ART GALLERY -- 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- Fri. (801) 323-6948. (801) 355-2787. www.finearts.slco.org.

ROYDEN CARD FINE ART -- 847-C Coyote Gulch Ct., Kayenta/Ivins. (435) 817-1511. (435) 656-5051. roydencard@msn.com. Observe artist while painting.

SANTAQUIN CHIEFTAIN MUSEUM -- 100 S. 100 W., Santaquin. Open for tours: 754-3910.

SALT LAKE ART CENTER -- 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun., Mon., holidays. (801) 328-4201. www.slartcenter.org. Art activities, 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 13, Jan. 10. Dec. 6-Jan. 10: "Regarding the Pain ..." by Steve Reinke. Dec. 6-Jan. 10: Contemporary Trends in Video Art.

SALT LAKE CITY MAIN LIBRARY -- 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Hours: 9-9 Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. (801) 524-8200.

SCERA ART GALLERY -- 745 S. State St., Orem. Hours: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Tours available. 225-2569.

SEGO ART CENTER -- 169 N. University Ave., Provo. 599-0680. www.segoarts.org. noon-8 Tues.-Sat. Friday-Dec. 27: "What Ought to Be," by Gian Pierotti; "Chicken, A Provo Story," by 75 students.

SPRINGVILLE MUSEUM OF ART -- 126 E. 400 South, Springville. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.; 3-6 p.m. Sun. 489-2727. www.smofa.org. Through Feb. 1, 2009: Clyde Retrospective. Through March 22, 2009: "Sowing and Reaping." Through Dec. 28: "Unbound: Original Picture Book Art" by Utah Illustrators. Spiritual and Religious Art. Dec. 6-28: Christmas Lamb Show. Dec. 6: Feb. 1: K-12 Educators Exhibition.

STOREFRONT GALLERIES -- 250 W. Center, 273 W. Center, 48 N. 300 West, Provo. 377-5700.

SUNDANCE ART SHACK/GALLERY -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon. 223-4535. www.sundanceresort.com. Classes: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. M-F.

TERRA NOVA GALLERY -- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 41 W. 300 North, Provo. 374-0016. www.terranovagallery.com. Through Dec. 24: Religious Art.

THANKSGIVING POINT DISCOVERY ROOM -- Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. 768-2300. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

THANKSGIVING POINT MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE -- 3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 768-2300.

TRACY AVIARY -- Mill at 589 E. 1300 South, inside Liberty Park, Salt Lake City. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

UTAH ARTIST HANDS -- 61 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Noon-5 p.m. Sat.. (801) 355-0206. www.utahands.com. Through Fri.: "In the Field," by Ron Russon.

UTAH ARTS ALLIANCE GALLERY -- 127 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. 4-8 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. Sat. (801) 651-3937. Through Fri.: Secondary Education Art Teachers. Through Jan. 3: "Reflections," by Marv Poulson.

UTAH COUNTY ART GALLERY -- 151 S. University Ave. (inside Health and Justice Bldg.), Provo. 754-0125. www.utahcountyartgallery.com. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. Through Dec. 26: "Angels and Art."

UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER -- 1355 W. 3100 South, Salt Lake City. 9-6, Mon.-Thurs. By appt., Fri./Sat. (801) 965-5100. www.culturalcelebration.org.

UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS -- 410 Campus Center Dr., University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Weds.; 11 a.m. -5 p.m. weekends; closed Mondays. (801) 581-7332, www.umfa.utah.edu. $2-$4. Through Feb. 8: Art Since 1960. Through Feb. 15: "An Innermost Journey," by Shauna Cook Clinger. Through Jan. 11: Changing Identity.

UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY -- 1390 E. Presidents Cir., (200 South), University of Utah Campus. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. (801) 581-6927, www.umnh.utah.edu. Through Feb. 22: "Wild Birds of the American Wetlands," 40 photos by Rosalie Winard. Through Jan. 11: Works of William Utermohlen. Dec. 15-Jan. 13: Wrapped in Pride.

UVU LIBRARY GALLERY -- 5th floor of the Library UVU Campus, Orem. 863-8206. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.

UVU WOODBURY ART MUSEUM -- 575 E. University Pkwy., University Mall, 2nd floor, Orem. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 863-6200. www.uvu.edu/museum.

VISAGE SALON STUDIOS -- 2006 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 328-0069.

WEST LIGHT IMAGES GALLERY -- 738 Main St., Park City. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (435) 645-8414. www.westlight.net. "Polar Bears of the Wapusk," by David C. Schultz.

WILDWOOD DESIGN GALLERY -- 485 S. 250 West, Midway. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat.

WILLIAMS FINE ART GALLERY -- 200 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 534-0331. www.artnet.com. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

WINDOW BOX GALLERY -- 62 W. Center St., Provo. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 377-4367. www.windowboxgallery.com.