Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (May 16-24)
Dressed in period attire, Mark Trotter explains the history of Camp Floyd to the campers during Johnston's Army Camp.
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- The Springville Museum of Art is photographed Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Springville.
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- The Angelus Theatre celebrated its 105th birthday by opening its doors and having a special show for local acts Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in Spanish Fork. DOMINIC VALENTE, Daily Herald
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Dressed in period attire, Mark Trotter explains the history of Camp Floyd to the campers during Johnston’s Army Camp.
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Art Ball: Enduring Beauty
Springville Museum of Art, May 16, 6-9:30 p.m.
Art brings out the best in us, highlighting our ability to create and inspire. This event in Springville celebrate what art means, particularly to John Hafen. The event website says: “The Springville Museum of Art’s Annual Art Ball is a community event at the Museum. Join us for an evening celebrating Utah’s Poet Painter, John Hafen. The event includes a light dinner, dancing with a live band and DJ, activities, and our Art Royalty Presentation. We can’t wait to share this wonderful event with you!”
For more information, go to smofa.org.
2. Taming of the Shrew Backstage Edition
Angelus Theatre, Spanish Fork, May 16-18, 7:30 p.m.
One of the cleverest plays William Shakespeare published is the Taming of the Shrew — but Angelus Theatre is showcasing it from a slightly different perspective. The theater website says: “Come backstage and experience this innovative take on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew! In this version, the actors are in rehearsal, preparing for a full production. Get drawn into the rehearsal process, complete with the interpersonal drama and hilarious mishaps that frequent many stage productions, but you never see on stage. All the while enjoying a slightly abridged version of the classic, The Taming of the Shrew. Even if you typically find Shakespeare confusing or boring, you’ll enjoy this production, because some of the actors feel the same way!”
For more information, go to angelustheatre.com.
3. Camp Floyd Cemetery Tour
Camp Floyd State Park, Cedar Valley, May 16, 2 p.m.
Memorial Day is just around the corner, which makes this a great time to recall some of the individuals who served their country but died at Camp Floyd. The state park website says: “Camp Floyd State Park invites you to the Camp Floyd Cemetery at 2 p.m. Learn about the soldiers that died while serving at Camp Floyd. This program is limited to 40 people. Admission fees are $10 per person and reservations are required.”
For more information, go to stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd.
