Park City Utah Events - December 2009
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Friday Night Wine Series
November 6, 2009 - April 9, 2010 Times: 6:15pm - 7:00pm Location: Lower Deer Valley Phone: 435-655-Wine Join us Friday nights in lower Deer Valley for a wine education class featuring tastings of five wines chosen to reflect the theme of the week. Call 435-655-WINE or see class schedule at www.parkcityschoolofwine.com |
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FIBT America's Cup
November 28, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Location: Utah Olympic Park Phone: 435-658-4200 olyparks.com |
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Sundance Institute Film Series - We Live in Public
December 2, 2009 Times: 7pm Location: Park City Library Admission: Free sundance.org Director Ondi Timoner made Sundance history this year when she became the first director to win two Grand Jury Prizes; one for We Live in Public and one for Dig! in 2004. In this film, Timoner offers a fascinating ten-year chronicle of internet pioneer Josh Harris as he launched an art experiment involving more than 100 artists living in a New York City bunker under 24-hour surveillance. Timoner couples Harris’s footage from his exhibitions with rousing vérité of her own for a sexy, yet cautionary tale where we all become Big Brother. Join director Ondi Timoner for a discussion after the film and come early to meet Festival staffers and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your 2010 Festival experience. |
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Herb & Dorothy, The Movie: You Don't Have to be a Rockefeller to Collect Art
December 3, 2009 Times: 6pm Location: Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Avenue Phone: 435-649-3001 Admission: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors Gallery MAR sponsors a viewing of Herb & Dorothy, a new film which tells the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. In the early 1960s, when very little attention was paid to Minimalist and Conceptual Art, Herb and Dorothy Vogel quietly began purchasing the works of unknown artists. Devoting all of Herb's salary to purchase art they liked, and living on Dorothy's paycheck alone, they continued collecting artworks guided by two rules: the piece had to be affordable, and it had to be small enough to fit in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment. Movie ticket sales wil benefit Arts Kids, Park City, an after-school group that empowers youth through the expressive arts and connects students through creativity. Recommended for art lovers, aged 10 and up. |
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Youtheatre Presents Disney's Aladdin
December 3, 2009 - December 5, 2009 Location: Mary G Steiner Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main Street Phone: 435-649-9371 parkcityshows.com Dec 3, 4 and 5 at 7pm; matinee on Dec 5 at 2pm. Tickets are $8 for children and $10 for adults. |
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Park City Film Series - Capitalism: A Love Story
December 4, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Times: Friday & Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6pm Location: Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave Phone: 435-615-8291 parkcityfilmseries.com Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story is a powerful and controversial documentary about the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans. From Middle America to the halls of power in Washington to the global financial epicenter in Manhattan, the film explores with both humor and outrage a taboo question: What is the price that America pays for its love of capitalism? Years ago, that love seemed so innocent. Today, however, the American dream leaves many citizens out as families pay the price with their jobs, their homes and their savings. Moore focuses on ordinary people whose lives have been turned upside down, and goes looking for explanations in Washington, DC and elsewhere. What he finds may shock and motivate you. |
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Celebrity Skifest
December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Location: Deer Valley Resort Phone: 800-424-3337 deervalley.com |
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The Park City Nutcracker
December 5, 2009 Times: 5pm and 7:30pm Location: Eccles Center Phone: 435-658-2345 parkcitydance.com This annual performance by Park City Dance brings the Nutcracker to life for adults and children alike. Come see Snow Angels, Raggedy Annes and Andys, Dancing Elephants and more in this Park City holiday tradition. Call for tickets and information weekdays after 3pm. |
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FIS Men's Nordic Combined Continental Cup
December 10, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Location: Utah Olympic Park Phone: 435-658-4200 olyparks.com |
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Park City Film Series - Division Street
December 10, 2009 Times: 7pm Location: Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave Phone: 435-615-8291 Admission: Free parkcityfilmseries.com Division Street chronicles the 'green adventure of a lifetime' - a quest to visit the most remote place from any road in the lower 48 states. Simultaneously, the film explores the fascinating concept of wildlife corridors, the potential for 'greening' our highway system, and the fusion of high-tech engineering with the best and brightest environmental research happening today. Shot in stunning locations throughout North America including: Banff National Park, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the Everglades. Part of the Reel Community Series. |
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Goal Diggers Women's Hockey Tournament
December 11, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Location: Park City Ice Arena Phone: 435-615-5700 parkcityice.org |
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Park City Film Series - Moon
December 11, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Times: Friday & Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6pm Location: Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave Phone: 435-615-8291 parkcityfilmseries.com An astronaut miner extracting a precious moon gas that promises to reverse the Earth's energy crisis nears the end of his three-year contract and makes an ominous discovery in this psychological sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey. For three long years, Sam Bell has dutifully harvested Helium 3 for Lunar, a company that claims it holds the key to solving humankind's energy crisis. As Sam's contract comes to an end, the lonely astronaut looks forward to returning to his wife and daughter down on Earth. With only two weeks to go before he leaves the moon, Sam starts feeling strange: he's having inexplicable visions, and hearing impossible sounds. This is a thought provoking and unusual film sure to intrigue. |
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Demo Day
December 12, 2009 Location: The Canyons Resort Phone: 435-649-5400 thecanyons.com |
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Vienna Teng at The Eccles Center
December 12, 2009 Location: The Eccles Center Phone: 435-655-3114 ecclescenter.org Software engineer-turned-songwriter Vienna Teng has earned widespread praise for her folk-pop sounds. Paste describes her music as "gorgeously conceived … accomplished yet understated." Her combination of sophisticated, piano-driven pop instrumentals and intelligent lyrics infused with subtle elements of hip hop, bluegrass, and avant-garde chamber music have quickly amassed a major fan base in the U.S. and Europe. |
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Utah Winter Games Learn to Ski Clinic
December 13, 2009 Location: Deer Valley Resort Phone: 800-424-3337 deervalley.com |
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Park City FAM Tour
December 16, 2009 Times: 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Park City Council Chambers, Marsac Building Phone: 435-649-6100 Admission: $30 at the door Designed for Park City's employees and residents. Please RSVP here and pay $30 at the door. Checks are preferred. No credit cards accepted. For more information contact ReNae at renae@parkcity.org. |
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US Freestyle Selections (Aerials)
December 17, 2009 - December 20, 2009 Location: Utah Olympic Park Phone: 435-658-4200 olyparks.com |
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Park City Film Series - Amreeka
December 18, 2009 - December 20, 2009 Times: Friday & Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6pm Location: Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave Phone: 435-615-8291 parkcityfilmseries.com This is an endearing story of a Palestinian single mother who emigrates with her son from Jerusalem to Chicago and has to deal with the inevitable struggles adapting to a new culture. This humorous and poignant film reminds us of the pull that America has for people around the world and the difficulties and challenges that await the new arrivals. |
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The Egyptian Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol
December 18, 2009 - December 31, 2009 Location: The Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St Phone: 435-649-9371 parkcityshows.com Show times are Monday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Saturday matinee, 2pm; Sunday, 6pm. No shows on the 24th or 25th. |
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Santa Arrives at the Town Lift Plaza
December 19, 2009 Location: Lower Main Street, Park City Phone: 800-222-PARK parkcitymountain.com |
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Santa Skis Free
December 19, 2009 Location: The Canyons Resort Phone: 435-649-5400 thecanyons.com |
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Santa on the Slopes
December 23, 2009 - December 25, 2009 Location: The Canyons Resort Phone: 435-649-5400 thecanyons.com |
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Santa Claus Visits Deer Valley
December 24, 2009 Location: Deer Valley Resort Phone: 800-424-3337 deervalley.com |
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Traditional Holiday Celebration & Torchlight Parade
December 24, 2009 Location: Park City Mountain Resort Phone: 800-222-PARK parkcitymountain.com |
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A.P. Wine Class
December 26, 2009 Times: 6-7:30pm Location: Lower Deer Valley Phone: 435-655-WINE (9463) parkcityschoolofwine.com Join us for an hour and a half in-depth wine class covering a variety of topics. This new A.P. Class will be held on Saturdays as follows: Dec 26, Jan 23, Feb 13 and Mar 13. |
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Park City Film Series - Sita Sings the Blues
December 26, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Times: Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6pm Location: Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave Phone: 435-615-8291 parkcityfilmseries.com Director Nina Paley takes an innovative approach to the typical break-up story with this whimsically animated film. Based on RAMAYANA, SITA SINGS THE BLUES follows two broken relationships: Nina's failed romance with her husband and the goddess Sita's estrangement from the god Rama. This film festival favorite features music from classic jazz chanteuse Annette Hansha. |
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The Dogs of Bark City! - Gala Auction
December 28, 2009 Phone: 435-640-9095 A benefit for three cherished Park City non-profits: Following the successful 2004 Moose on the Loose campaign, Park City Performing Arts Foundation, Friends of Animals and Mountain Trails will welcome 50 canines to strut their stuff on the streets of Park City. Dog sculptures in three different sizes will be transformed by local artists and displayed in the community-wide event. In June of 2009 the artists will begin their magic; the finished artwork will be unveiled in September of 2009, and the sculptures will be delivered to businesses. The dogs will be recognized with an official birth announcement in the Park Record. A Guide and Map will lead the public to view the dogs at various locations. The artwork will be on display for three months, concluding with the Gala Auction. Get ready to be amazed by the Dogs of Bark City: Could it be a Pug in Pumps? A Lab in a Labcoat? A German Chocolate Cake-covered German Shepherd? A Bejeweled Bulldog? |
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Torchlight Parade
December 30, 2009 Location: Deer Valley Resort Phone: 800-424-3337 deervalley.com |
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New Year's Eve Celebration & Rail Jam
December 31, 2009 Location: The Canyons Resort Phone: 435-649-5400 thecanyons.com |
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New Year's Eve: An Evening with the Wainwrights
December 31, 2009 Times: 8pm Location: The Eccles Center Phone: 435-655-3114 ecclescenter.org Only on a blue moon (yes a real blue moon) could a family of musical geniuses come together on the Eccles Stage to ring in the New Year. It will be an extravagant affair as the Wainwrights usher in 2010 with spectacular, musical flourish. The patriarch, Loudon Wainwright III (known as the “New Dylan since his 1970 debut) masterfully blends folk, country, and rock with storytelling and humor. His dazzling showman-of-a son, Rufus Wainwright, has been affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by The New York Times for his "genuine originality." Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. And last but certainly not least, the sweet-voiced daughter, Lucy Wainwright Roche, adds her own, endearingly simple, folk-meets-pop style to the mix with a sound NPR describes as “sincere and raw, at times, recalling Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin.” Bid 2009 farewell, and come celebrate 2010 with the exceptional music of these phenomenal singer-songwriters. Happy New Year! |
