This Week In Park City Calendar of Events

This Week In Park City Calendar of Events

EVENTS
September 3 • An Elegant Evening of Music with Alan Gampel
Internationally renowned pianist Alan Gampel will perform an intimate concert to benefit Joy2Learn. Alan has been introducing classical music to young people over the years by incorporating children's concerts into his tours. This passion led him to create the Joy2Learn Foundation in 2000 to bring arts into classrooms across America. He is thrilled to be in Park City to play and support arts education for our children's future and well-being. Piano Concert by Alan Gampel followed by casual supper, wines by Parallel Napa Valley and a silent auction. Tickets are $175. Call Dan Cummings at 801-484-5161 to RSVP, or visit our web site, www.Joy2Learn.org for more information. 6-10pm, The St Regis Hotel, Deer Valley Resort.

September 3-6 • Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship & Country Festival
Celebrate the rich, global cultures of shepherding people at this world-class sheepdog competition. Featuring music, great food, arts and crafts, animal activities and demonstrations every day of the event.
Soldier Hollow, Midway. 435.654.2002 www.soldierhollowclassic.com

September 4 • 2nd Annual Park City Point 2 Point
Featuring the area's best single-track, this race is an exciting 75-mile cross-country course climbing 14,000 vertical feet as it winds throughout Park City, hitting all three world-class resorts and finishing at The Canyons Resort. 801.330.3214. www.thepcpp.com

September 4 • Author Signing & Reading and Chocolates
Dolly's Bookstore hosts author Debra Drecksel, on tour promoting her newly released novel "Hidden Dimensions". Heroine Monica wanted to be a Doctor since she was five, but adulthood revealed the medical profession was often counterintuitive to her sense of what real healing was. Could she risk everything to find a better fit? The author will read from her new novel and Rocky Mountain Chocolates will add a sweet dimension to the event. 2-4pm, Dolly's Bookstore, 435.658.8062 www.dollysbookstore.com

September 4-6 • Park City Area Showcase of Homes
Park City Area Home Builders Association Presents the finest in mountain homes and living at the 2010 Park City Area Showcase of Homes. Our Showcase will feature homes throughout the Park City and Heber Valley area. We invite you to enjoy the clean alpine air, experience the luxury, meet the builders, and get inspired! A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Park City Area Home Builders Charitable Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization. 10am-7pm. 435.645.9363. www.pcshowcaseofhomes.com

September 4-6 • Park City Library Annual Used Book Sale
Public sale: Saturday, Sept 4 from 9am to 3pm; Sunday, Sept 5 from 10am to 2pm; Monday (bargain bag sale) from 11am to 2pm. Preview Party on Friday, Sept 3 for members of Friends of the Park City Library; memberships available at the door. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave. 435.615.5600

September 6 • Funky 5K on Miner's Day
A benefit for Arts-Kids, IncÑa youth development program. Pre-registration opens June 1 at www.arts-kids.org. Pre-registration: $20 adults, $10 children. Day of race: $30 adults, $15 children. Volunteers and sponsors needed! Registration 7-8am; Race 8:30am. 435.615.7878. www.arts-kids.org

September 6 • Miner's Day Parade & Celebration
A traditional parade down Historic Main Street followed by an exciting mucking and drilling contest at City Park. 435.649.6100. www.parkcityinfo.com

September 8 • Sundance Institute Film Series: Rocket Science
Hal Hefner is an ordinary, shy 15 year-old boy who's struggling to make it through High School. On top of his parents' recent divorce and an obsessive-compulsive kleptomaniac older brother, Hal has a stuttering problem. In spite of this speech impediment, the high school debate team star, Ginny Ryerson, brilliantly played by Up In The Air's Anna Kendrick, invites Hal to join the team. For Ginny, debate is life; for Hall it quickly becomes apparent that life is Ginny. So it seems like a good match. Until it isn't. 7pm., Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave. 435-658-3456
www.sundance.org

September 10 & 11 • Annual Fall Round-Up Classic Car Show
Presented by the OOFCC Car Club and Oakley City. Join us Friday night for a Cruise-In on Center Street in Oakley at 6pm. Food available for purchase, music and dancing with live band at the cattlemen's Hall, just off Center Street. Saturday events: Country breakfast from 8-10am, Poker Run: 10-11am,, Show & shine, 11 am-4pm., Hot Wheel Races, 2-3pm, Awards 4-5pm. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle. Proceeds go to the Wasatch/Summit County Children's Justice Center & the Summit County Peace House. Oakley City Recreation Complex. 435-783-5658 or 801-791-8924.

September 11 • Mountain Town Music presents the 12th Annual Cow Ballet at Woodenshoe Park in Peoa, Utah!
$10 admission, all proceeds benefit Mountain Town Music, a 501(C)(3) local non-profit organization
Saturday, September 11th, 2-9pm Featuring live music by Muddpuddle and other local artists, lots of fun games for kids and adults including the infamous cow pie long jump and cow pie bingo, great food and libations, the graceful Cow Ballet choreographed by the great Randy Barton, opportunity drawings, a dunk tank, and many more festivities. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 435-901-7664. www.mountaintownmusic.org Thanks to our partners; Uinta Beer, Lexington Law and Pawsatch Snowdogs

September 10 • The People's Health Clinic Caring Community Golf Classic
The first ever People's Health Clinic Caring Community Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 10 at the Park Meadows Country Club. It is a scramble format with shotgun start beginning at noon. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, 19th hole refreshments, activities and gift bag. Step up to the tee for a great cause! To register as a foursome or individual, or to be a hole sponsor, please call Jenny Dorsey at PHC at 435-333-1871 or online at jenny@phcpc.org.

September 11 & 12 • Earthwell Festival
Earthwell is two days of solar powered music, organic foods, green building demonstrations, holistic healing, nutrition, organic gardening, health, recreation, eco-friendly products and more. Redstone Center at Kimball Junction. 877-500-6575. www.EarthwellFestival.org

September 11 • Mid Mountain Marathon
Presented by Mountain Trails Foundation and Snyderville Basin Recreation, this stunningly scenic, almost level single track trail is at 8,002 ft. and traverses through Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and The Colony, ending at The Canyons Resort. This event is also part of the "Triple Trail Challenge" and is a 3-stage race that includes the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, Park City Half-Marathon and the Mid-Mountain Marathon. Participants can register at www.runnercard.com for $65 through August 15, $75, August 15 through September 3 at 5pm. No registration is available after September 3. 435-649-6839. www.mountaintrails.org

September 11 • Vital Grounds 20th Anniversary Celebration
Save the date! Meet Vital Ground's founders, Doug and Lynne Seus and Vital Ground Ambassador Bear, Bart the Bear. Dinner, auction and entertainment. 406-549-8650. $125 per person.

September 19 • 30th Annual Tour des Suds
This event is a 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 1,702ft. elevation gain. Participants are urged to don festive costumes and celebrate the end of the mountain bike season in a spirited manner! Crazy costumes, crazy bikes is the concept! A mass start from City Park to the top of Guardsman Pass. the distance is a 7-mile hill climb on a sing and double track trail. Course will be marked with arrows and dots in blue chalk. Participants can register at www.runnercard.com for $30. Registration closes Friday, September 18 at 5pm. day of registrations is available starting at 8am for $35. The first 200 registered will receive custom Tour des Suds socks. After-event prizes, food and beverages will be available for all participants. the post race festivities will take place in conjunction with the Park Silly Sunday Market on the deck of the Town Lift Plaza, located on Lower Main Street. Prizes for best costumes will be awarded. 435-649-6839. www. mountaintrails.org

September 24 • Park City Medical Center Special Event
Help bring intensive care medicine close to home. For more information e-mail Joanna.charnes@imail.org or call 435-658-6749. The event takes place at the While Away Ranch, Park City at 7pm.

September 25 • PCEF's Back To School Fundraiser
Join the Park City Education Foundation as we celebrate the return to school with our biggest fundraiser of the year. Gourmet "school lunch," inventive and desirable live and silent auction items, as well as the nationally recognized Park City Jazz Band make this one of the year's most fun events to participate in. 6-10pm. 435-615-0235. www.pcef4kids.org

September 25 • Scarecrow Festival
Please be sure to bring your own clothes, hats, head, shoes, etc for your scarecrow. We will provide the stuffing for your scarecrow and a cross to put the scarecrow on. Event includes pumpkin painting, games and face painting. Tickets will be available at the Park City Library beginning August 28. Tickets are $25 per group of four. 2-4pm at The Farm. 435-615-5819. www. parkcity.org

September 26 • Sillyfest
Celebrate the last Park Silly Sunday Market at the Sillyfest on Historic Main Street. An outrageous fall festival packed full of live performers, great music, kids' activities and more. Free fun for all ages.
Times: 10am-5pm. Historic Main Street. 435-655-0994. www.parksillysundaymarket.com

October 1 • Back to Our Roots
Proceeds benefit scholarship fund for Park City High School graduates. For more information contact Tommy Tanzer at 435.649.6418. 7pm. Harry O's

ON-STAGE/MUSIC/FILM & MORE
September 3 • United Concerts Presents The Avett Brothers with Gov't Mule
6pm, Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. 801-355-5522. $40; children 2 and under free. uconcerts.com Tickets are available at all Smith's Tix Outlets, 801-467-TIXX, 800-888-TIXX or order online at smithstix.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Deer Valley Signatures, located at 625 Main St, from 11am to 5pm daily.

September 6 • St Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights - Ryan Bingham (with Special Guests TBA)
Hot on the heels of Golden Globe and Oscar wins for the critically-acclaimed film, Crazy Heart, husky-voiced, bull ridin' Ryan Bingham will perform at 7pm. Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. 435.655.3114 www.parkcitytickets.com

September 17-October 3 • The Great American Trailer Park Musical
There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. This campy, caustic musical fable has everything from strippers to crazy ex-boyfriends to Costco. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between agoraphobic housewife Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband-the "Storm's A Brewin" and it ain't your run of the mill hurricane. From the same company that brought you "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Reefer Madness", Dark Horse Company Theatre brings the same high energy punch with The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Music and lyrics by David Nehls, book by Betsy Kelso. So grab a bucket of fried chicken and a PBR and come on down to The Egyptian Theatre! Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 6pm. The Egyptian Theatre, 435.649.9371. $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $25 cabaret seating. www.parkcityshows.com

ART
September 11 • Live Arts on the Patio
A new collaboration between the Kimball Art Center and the Park City Professional Artists' Association, Live Arts provides an opportunity to local artists to showcase their work and for visitors to enjoy the artistic process in a variety of mediums. Painters, potters, sculptors, sketch artists and silversmiths will participate in live demonstrations. Free and open to the public. 12-6pm, Kimball Art Center. 435-649-8882. www.kimballartcenter.org

September 24 • Park City Gallery Association Presents The Gallery Stroll
On the last Friday of each month, members of the Park City Gallery Association offer a unique showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. The last Friday Gallery Stroll is a free community event that gives locals and Park City visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while exploring Park City's exciting art scene. Please visit any of our participating galleries to pick up a free gallery guide. 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission. www.parkcitygalleryassociation.com

ONGOING
Through October 1 • Free Live Music at Newpark Amphitheater

6-8 pm. 1476 Newpark Blvd. 435-901-SONG. Free admission. www.mountaintownmusic.org

September 10 • Sin City Soul
September 17 • Muddpuddle
September 24 • Junior & Transportation
October 1 • The Detonators

Through October 27 • Farmer's Market at The Canyons Resort
Every Wednesday, Noon-6 p.m. through October. The Canyons Resort Cabriolet Parking Lot. 435-649-5400 www.thecanyons.com

Through Sept. 2 • Plaza Palooza - Free Live Music at Silver Star Plaza
Free concerts each Thursday from June 3 through September 2, 6-9 p.m. Silver Star Plaza, 1835 Three Kings Dr. 435.655.3456

Through September 26 • Park City Sunday Silly Market
Utah's zero waste street festival and open air market on Park City's Historic Main Street. Vendors, free kids' activities, gourmet food, live music, performers and so much more! Unique Every Week, Free Fun for All Ages! All of Main is Silly on Sundays! Miners' Park Music, 5th St Farmers' Market, Mind-Body-Peace Park and More! Sundays through September 26, 10am-5pm (excluding July 4th for Independence Day Celebration-takes place on July 3 and August 8th for Kimball Arts Festival). See what's happening at www.ParkSillySundayMarket.com

Through Sept 4 • The Flying Ace All-Stars Saturday Freestyle Shows
High-flying action as Olympic hopefuls and national team athletes put on a 25 minute freestyle aerial show for spectators every Saturday during the summer. This choreographed show with music will leave you breathless as skiers and snowboarders will soar up to 60 feet in the air and perform acrobatic feats before landing in our 750,000 gallon splash pool. This is a great activity for the whole family. Showtime is at noon. $10/adults; $7/seniors & youth. Reservations are not required for The Flying Ace All-Stars Saturday Freestyle Shows. Tickets are sold day of show only. Utah Olympic Park. 435.658.4200.
August 5 • The Speedbumps
August 19 • Uncle Lucious

Through September 27 • Monday Rail Trail Bike Ride and Dinner
Each Monday until October. Starting in the heart of Park City, the historic Rail Trail is a 10 ft wide gravel trail that takes you out of town into the beautiful countryside. The trail is mostly flat to a gentle downhill grade the entire time. The trail runs along a wetland nature preserve and winds through the valley roughly 13 miles to neighboring city Wanship. At the end of the trail, you will have a gourmet picnic dinner waiting for you (with or without wine.) Rate includes round trip transportation from your hotel, dinner and bike/helmet rental and is $80 for adult and $65 for child. Rate is $50 if you have your own bike. 4pm. 435.640.2907 www.exclusiveexcursions.net

Through September 24 • Friday Rail Trail Bike Ride and Lunch
Every Friday until October. Starting in the heart of Park City, the historic Rail Trail is a 10 ft wide gravel trail that takes you out of town into the beautiful countryside. The trail is mostly flat to a gentle downhill grade the entire time. The trail runs along a wetland nature preserve and winds through the valley roughly 13 miles to neighboring city Wanship. At the end of the trail, you will have a gourmet picnic lunch waiting for you. Rate includes round trip transportation from your hotel, lunch and bike/helmet rental and is $75 for adult and $60 for child. Rate is $40 if you have your own bike.10am. Park City Historic Rail Trail 435.640.2907 www.exclusiveexcursions.net

Through September 25 • Saturday Chuck Wagon Dinner and Horse Ride
Every Saturday until October. Chuck-wagon dinner and horse ride. Join us at a beautiful private ranch in Weber canyon about 20 minutes from Park City. Our Chuck-wagon Dinners give you the entire western experience. Enjoy a scenic horse-drawn wagon ride along the beautiful Weber River. The rides usually last about 30 minutes. Afterwards, join us for a delicious catered western dinner that is sure to satisfy any appetite. Horse shoe pits and volleyball nets are provided as well. With transportation, the whole evening lasts about 3-4 hours. Transportation, wagon ride, food and beverages are included in this excursion. Rate: Adult: $80 Child: $60. 5pm. Oakley. 435.640.2907 www.exclusiveexcursions.net

Through September 6 • Poker Night at Easy Street
Mondays through September 6, with Utah Poker Tour. Players compete for gift certificate prizes, maintain their points week to week and can become eligible to play top competitors from other Utah Poker Tour venues. Enjoy a pre-poker dinner deal of Surf-n-Turf sirloin and lobster tail for only $29. Come to Easy Street to dine and play. 7pm, Easy Street Brasserie, 201 Heber Ave., Park City. 435.658.9425

Through September 14 • League Night in The Backyard at Easy Street
Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer, the plaza area behind Easy Street will be open for horseshoes, corn hole, and dart competitions. Bring your team or bring yourself and enjoy some friendly fun and games in The Backyard. Backyard Coolers and buckets of beer available. Easy Street Brasserie, 201 Heber Ave., Park City. 435.658.9425

Through September 3 • Friday Night Wine Series
Join us in lower Deer Valley for a fun wine education class featuring tastings of five wines chosen to reflect the theme of the night. $20/person. Call us or go online to see class schedule and register. 6:15-7pm
Lower Deer Valley. 435-655-WINE www.parkcityschoolofwine.com