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10 July 2009, 10:30 am No Comments

Salt Lake City: 7/9-7/16 – SLC Events Bonanza

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What a great week to be in Salt Lake City! Here’s a fine, if not too long, list of events for 7/9 – 7/16.

Thursday

You can’t miss the first night of the 2009 Twilight Concert Series line-up!! Bon Iver and Jenny Lewis will provide a FREE evening of entertainment at Gallivan Center on 7/9. For additional information, visit the Twilight Concert Series web site. 239 S Main St, Salt Lake City. 7 – 10 pm every Thursday until August 27th.
After the Twilight Concert, head to the Urban Lounge for the queer alternative dance party, Mister Transistor. The DJ duo Ted Dancin’ will also be there. Details: 241 S 500 E, 9 pm, or visit the Urban Lounge web site. It’s also the birthday of TNG’s Chris Nelson, so come out to celebrate his 30th successful orbit around the sun.

Friday

Join your fellow cyclists for Blackout Hustle and see 20 miles of Salt Lake’s diverse neighborhoods without a windshield in your way. Pace will be brisk. Details: Meet up, 9:30 at the Coffee Garden, 9th S and 9th E, Salt Lake City. 9:30 pm. Visit Salt Cycle for more information.
The ever-pleasant Cowboy Junkies headline the Snowbird Mountain Music Festival. For additional information visit the Mountain Music Festival web site.
Salt Lake City’s own fantastic country-western Band of Annuals will perform at the Urban Lounge with another SLC local, David Williams . Details: 241 S 500 E, 9 pm, or visit the Urban Lounge web site.

Saturday

Get over your hangover and get up early for the 2nd Annual Tour De Slurpee Bike Ride. Take advantage of 7-11’s free 7.11 oz Slurpee offer today, 7/11, between 7 am and 11 pm. Two rides will provide you with enough sugar to kill a large diabetic animal. Both start at Gallivan Center at 7:11 am. Visit Salt Cycle for more information.
Support local businesses and celebrate sustainable living by attending the Downtown Farmers’ Market/Art and Craft Market. Over 250 vendors will be at Pioneer Park for the event. Details: 200 S 300 W, Salt Lake City. For additional information: click here. 8 am to 1 pm, recurring every Saturday between June 13 and October 17th.

Sunday

TNG SLC and Queer Village present Body Works, a FREE class for those interested in a blend of toning, cardio and yoga exercises. These classes will focus on core training and on strengthening the muscles needed for posture and balance. The second of five classes, this week’s class will meet at 3 pm at the Main Library. Details: 400 S 210 E, Salt Lake City in Conference Room B. Please bring water, a towel, and a fitness mat. For additional information, write slc@thenewgay.net.

Learn how to lobby for a cause in the State Legislature as a citizen lobbyist. Learn of the role played by citizens in the legislative process and how you can get involved. A professional lobbyist for the Utah League of Cities and Towns will share his insights at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake. Details: 569 S 1300 E, 7/12, 10 am. For more info: (801) 582-7783 or jmg@csolutions.net.

Catch more local goods and services from area farmers and entrepreneurs at the People’s Market. Details: International Peace Garden, 1060 S 900 W. 10 am to 3 pm. Recurs every Sunday from June 14 until October 25.

Monday

If you can still get tickets, check out three mighty fine acts in Death Cab for Cutie, Andrew Bird and Ra Ra Riot at the Red Butte Gardens.

Tuesday

Discuss music, literature and other forms of artistic media at Beyond Black & White. For the book of the month and meeting locations, contact Alex Larson at (801) 815-8757. Tuesday, 7/14 at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday

If the skies are clear on Wednesday night, head up to the South Physics Bldg at the University of Utah for a Star Party. Check out the planets, galaxies, star clusters and all the things that can be seen through a telescope, half an hour after sundown. For additional information, visit click here or contact Cierra Blair at (801) 792-5013 or cierra.blair@hsc.utah.edu.

Thursday

Don’t miss the second evening of a fantastic 2009 Twilight Concert Series line-up on 7/16. The Black Keyes and Human Highway will perform for at Gallivan Center for a FREE evening of entertainment. For additional information, visit the Twilight Concert Series web site. 239 S Main St, Salt Lake City. 7 – 10 pm every Thursday until August 27th.