Weekend calendar

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Nov 26, 2004

MUSIC/DANCE

Brian Ballard, today, 6:30 p.m., Riverton Music, 4700 South and Bangerter, free

Light Up the Night Concert, University of Utah Choir and Kurt Bestor, today, 7 p.m., The Gateway

Utah Symphony, with Jubilant Sykes, today-Saturday, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $20-$45 (355-2787)

Combined Children's Choir, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle, free but tickets required (240-0080)

Ryan Shupe Christmas, with guest Nancy Hanson, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Show Barn, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $8 in advance or $10 day of event (325-7328)

Handel's "Messiah," Sunday, 7 p.m., Holladay Stake Center, 4568 S. Holladay Blvd., free

Sally, Stephanie and Lindsey Brinton, pianists, Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, free

Weber State University Alumni Singers, Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free

WSU Guitar Ensemble, Monday, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center, WSU, Ogden, free

Salt Lake Symphonic Winds, Tuesday, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, free, although donation of canned goods recommended

Brigham Young University Songwriters Showcase, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, Provo, free

BYU Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, free

Larry Green, faculty guitar recital, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Maeser Building, BYU, Provo, free

WSU String Ensemble, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center, WSU, Ogden, free

BYU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, free

Combined U. and BYU Choirs Christmas Concert, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, U., $7 (355-2787)

Jazz in the Skyroom, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Building, WSU, Ogden, free

New Music Ensemble, Concert 1, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, U., free

Utah Valley Symphony, annual holiday concert, Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Provo Tabernacle, 100 S. University Ave., $5 at the door

"The Whole Story and Other Half Truths," graduate dance presentation, Wednesday and Dec. 3, Program 1; Thursday and Dec. 4, Program 2, 7:30 p.m., Marriott Center for Dance, U., $7-$10 (581- 7100 or at the door)

Ballroom Dance Winter Concert, Thursday-Dec. 4 and Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.; also 2 p.m., Dec. 4, Ragan Theater, Utah Valley State College, Orem, $9-$10 (801-863-8797 or at door)

Combined Institutes of Religion Choirs, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle, free but tickets required (240-0080)

Michael Martin Murphey, Cowboy Christmas concert, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, Logan, $20-$30 (435-752-0026)

Orchestra and Chorus of Sandy City, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, $5-$7 per person or $15 per family at the door

GETTING OUT

Lights On! Celebration, Friday, 6:25, 55 S. Main, free

Davis County Christmas Nativity Celebration, Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 W. Center, today, 2-9 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., free

Sandy City Deck the Hall celebration, Monday, 7 p.m., Sandy City Hall, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway, free

Blazing Paddles, film, Monday, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, $7 (581- 7100)

Art classes, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Emerson-Smith College, Provo, free (801-375-2617)

"Artful Tales," Mondays, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Museum of Art Auditorium, BYU, Provo, free (801-422-1140)

Breakfast with Santa, Saturdays through Dec. 18, 8-11 a.m., Show Barn, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $12-$18 (801-768-2300)

Bridge lessons, Saturdays, 9 a.m., The Bridge Center, 525 E. 4500 South, Building F, Room 220, free (733-5400)

"Clark After Dark: Rock Hall of Fame," Fridays-Saturdays, hourly from 9 p.m.-midnight; weekdays, 9 p.m. only, Clark Planetarium, Gateway, $4-$7 (456-7872)

Dee's Dances for Singles, 25 and older, Saturdays, 9 p.m., Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, $7 at door (www.deesdances.com)

Dodgeball, Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m., 3100 S. Redwood Road (www.utahdodgeball.com)

Dog Day Afternoons, Saturdays, 1-3 p.m., Salt Lake City Main Library, free

Heber Valley Railroad Polar Express, through Dec. 23, dates vary, $17-$27 (800-888-8499)

Holiday and New Year Traditions Around the World: An Eclectic Mix of Cultural Art and Artifacts, Wednesday through Jan. 13, Mondays- Thursdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and by appointment, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, free (965-5108 or 965-5101)

Holiday Lights at Thanksgiving Point, through Jan. 1, 5:30-10 p.m., closed Sundays and Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, $7 per car (801-768-2300)

Hypnotist, Saturdays, 10 p.m., Avalon Theater

Hourly star shows, 12:30-6:30 p.m. (8:30 on weekends), Clark Planetarium, Gateway, $3-$6 (456-7827)

Hunt Mysteries, audience participation dinner shows; dates, venues and ticket prices vary (569-1482 or www.huntmysteries.com)

Karaoke, 16 and older, Fridays, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, no smoking or alcohol, $5 cover (www.drapertheatre.org)

Tuacahn Festival of Lights, Thursdays-Saturdays and Mondays through Dec. 23, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins, free admission

THEATER

OPENING THIS WEEK

"Amahl and the Night Visitors," Thursday-Dec. 20, dates and times vary, St. George Musical Theatre, 37 S. 100 West, $10-$13 (435-628- 8755)