Ah, to be a fly on a wall. Peek into the lives of others. Thanks to UNLV- and U of U-trained photographer Amanda James (also of Leif Flowers), you can do just that if you hurry up. Inspired by the life of her grandmother, in a show called “Shadows,” Amanda steps into the lives of the elderly and offers a glimpse into their day-to-day routines, exploring age and memory. Her raw (but beautifully lit) photo essay exposes her subject’s drive and vulnerability as well as their collections and possessions.

Have a look at walking in their shoes.

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“Shadows” by Amanda James
Now through November 13
Art Access / VSA Arts of Utah
230 S. 500 West #125
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.artaccess.org
www.amandajamesphotography.blogspot.com

Swiss Cheese: Still looking for a quick getaway to kick off the long weekend? Try Midway Swiss Days. Even if koo-koo clocks, wood-carved insignias and other miscellaneous knickknacks don’t tickle your fancy, this fair presents a great opportunity to stock up on homemade baked goods, Swiss-style brats and fresh, mountain air. Learn more here.

Go International: The BYU College of Humanities starts up its International Cinema repertoire this weekend. If you’re in the greater Provo area, you’ll begin your education with “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not,” this weekend—free of charge, and in a college environment. All films are shown on campus at the SWKT theater, but showtimes vary. Catch the schedule here.

24: See what a day is made of with a handful of University of Utah art students. The challenge: See what you can make in 24 hours. The results of this marathon-of-sorts are on display as the “24 Hours” exhibit at the Kayo Gallery. Details here.

Picky Picky: Apple-picking season has arrived. Head to historic Huber Grove at Wasatch Mountain State Park for its third-ever Apple Harvest where you can sample mountain-fresh apples, and take home your picks at $3 per bag. Learn more here.

Got More: Salt Lake’s Got Beauty wraps up its Semi-Annual Sale with significant discounts on the likes of Hobo International clutches and DuWop makeup. You can also score select apparel for the friendly cost of $9 apiece, if you hurry.

Brigham Young University- and University of Utah-trained artist Meredith Prevot could turn your grandmother’s sofa into a work of art. She’ll also incorporate vintage wallpaper, embroidery hoops and other textiles into her delicately thought-out paintings.

Take it from her most recent show, titled “Embellissement,” now on at the Kimball Art Center in Park City—a series of mixed media collages that bring together oil, acryclics, vellum and upholstery fabric. Each seems to celebrate women as designers and artists, and to that we say, “party on.”

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“Embellissement” by Meredith Prevot
Now through Sept. 28, 2009
Kimball Art Center
638 Park Avenue, Park City
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Admission free
www.meredithprevot.com

Tweet Heart: We’ve stepped out of our nests to join the big birds! That’s right, we’re in on the Twitter fun. Tuh-weet! You can follow us at www.twitter.com/yourheartoutslc.

Cash Only: If you like boutique shopping, we’ve got thee Saturday of your dreams: a Cash & Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale where Park City and SLC boutiques join forces to give you 20 - 50% off—think Got Beauty, Mary Jane’s, Whimsy, Apt. 202, Q Boutique and more. It’s this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at City of Seven Gates Warehouse (2904 W. 500 South, Salt Lake City). Swing by the ATM before heading west.

My Valentino: Ah, Broadway Cinema, you shouldn’t have. But since you did, we wouldn’t be caught dead missing Valentino’s appearance in our fair city. You can see what’s being touted as one of the year’s greatest documentaries, “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” right now at the Broadway in Salt Lake City. Show times here.

Swede Deal: Head to IKEA Draper this Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. to celebrate Swedish Midsommar with traditional Swedish song and dance, face painting (and the real humdinger:), an all-you-can-eat Swedish smorgasbord for $9.99.

Perfect Strangers: Meet all of Justin Hackworth’s “30 Strangers” at the photographer’s exhibit next Thursday (July 2) in Provo. We daresay mothers and daughters … and granddaughters and great-granddaughters never looked quite like this. And if you come on Thursday and make a $25 donation to the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, you’ll get a free mother-and-daughter portrait session, plus 8×10 print. Get the details here.

And don’t forget the premier of Bijou Market this Saturday in Orem!

A few goings-on you might want to look into this week include:

Stroll-A-Long: Put your walking shoes on for Salt Lake’s Gallery Stroll and Fall Fashion Stroll this weekend. Standouts include the Retrospective Art Show at the Partnership Gallery featuring Chelsea James and Trent Call, and the Trinnaman Sisters featuring Jamaica and Aubrey Trinnaman at Art Access II. Schedules here and here.

Suh-weet Sadie: Pull out your inner crafty shopper, round up your favorite divas, and head to Oh Sweet Sadie art and boutique sale in Suncrest this weekend. Catch the details here or here.

Dine-O-Round: Catch an apres-stroll bite at any of the local restaurants participating in Salt Lake’s Fall Dine O’Round, on now through September 27. You’ll get two-course lunches for $10, or three-course dinners for $15 or $30. Make your picks here.

Think You Can: See your fave Utah dancers (Chelsie, Gev, maybe more) when the “So You Think You Can Dance” crew cut rug at the E Center on Tuesday night. Get your tickets here.

Provo Crop: You’ve got 1.5 more months to round up fresh veggies (and peaches, lavendar lemonade and cute felted creations) at Provo’s Farmers Market at Pioneer Park from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Updates here.

Go Greek: The big fat Greek Festival starts today and continues through Sunday. Whipped up by Salt Lake’s Greek community, the Mediterranean spread includes souvlaki, dolmathes, spanakopita and lots of other delicacies whose names we can’t pronounce but which we are happy to sample. More info here.

Fair Ladies & Gents: If you’re up for a down-home event, get to the Utah State Fair. The deep-fried menagerie (PB&J included) kicks off today and parties on til September 14. Get more info here, or skim through this article.

Stroll Up: Treat yourself to pleasant weather and cool artwork by trolling the Provo Gallery Stroll, on tomorrow night (Friday). Hosting merchants include Maestro’s, Mode, Coal Umbrella and more. Watch for details here.

Go International: The BYU College of Humanities starts up its International Cinema repertoire this weekend. If you’re in the greater Provo area, you’ll get to see top-notch films like “The Lives of Others” free of charge in a college environment. All films are shown on campus at the SWKT theater, but showtimes vary. Catch the schedule here.

Hip to the Hop: Fave Salt Lake boutiques Hip & Humble and Koo de Ker host their annual Fabulous Fall Fashion Show this Saturday at 1 p.m. at their 9th and 9th location(s). Aside from the show, you can snatch up jewelry, handbags and accessories at 20 percent off. Plus, there will be “bubbly beverages and big giveaways” to be enjoyed.

Don’t Miss Monet: Nor Picasso. Nor Van Gogh. Salt Lake’s Monet to Picasso exhibit, touted coast to coast (seriously, we spied it in Sky Magazine and saw TV commercials in Cincinnati), is visiting from Cleveland and will only be at the UMFA through September 21. Get thee to the museum! More info here.

You can also stroll through the Avenues Street Fair this Saturday. And … YHO reader, local lady and pianist/songwriter Sherrie Shepherd just released her debut piano CD. Tune in by purchasing her collection, called “Solitude,” here.

Stroll It Up: See what’s new in the local art sphere with the July Gallery Stroll. Maybe you’ll enjoy works by Cara Despain and Jason Metcalf at the Kayo Gallery. Find out what else there is to see while you stroll here.

Sale Away: YHO sponsor ONEiTY is killin’ us with yet another 3-4-2 Sale through the end of July. Time to stock up on classics for kiddos. Or, head to the Basket Loft (1400 Foothill Village and 1941 E. 4800 South, SLC) for Customer Appreciation Days where you’ll get 20% off when you spend $25 or more. Lastly, hit up Bastille at the Gateway (79 S. Rio Grande, SLC) for 50-70% off all sale merch.

Tale of Two Hagermann’s: Or maybe even three. Hagermann’s Bakehouse will be opening a second downtown location at the corner of South Temple and Main Street in Salt Lake City within the next few weeks. Say yes to the Turkey Pomodoro. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for a Hagermann’s Commissary on 2100 S. where you might be able to buy breads and other baked goods.

Filthy Awesome: Tune into the fifth season of Bravo’s Project Runway where you’ll see SLC fashion designer Keith Bryce, the mastermind behind the label Filthy Gorgeous, competing to show his sartorial set at Fashion Week in NYC. Proof here.

And if you’ve got nothing going on this evening, hit up the FREE Twilight Concert Series at the Gallivan Center for an evening with Andrew Bird.

Stroll It Out: Due to Friday’s holiday, the Provo Gallery Stroll will be taking place one night early … tonight. Hit the streets of downtown Provo to see Ike Bushman at Coal Umbrella or a group show called “Night Music” at Mode Boutique. Get more info at the new Gallery Stroll blog, right here.

Virtually SLC: Curious about what all that mess they call Downtown Rising might look like once it’s all said and done? Check out this video that gives you a tour and a taste of what’s to come. Click here.

Four and ‘47: Wondering which town to view the fireworks in? You might appreciate this list of goings-on around Utah, courtesy of the Deseret News. See it here. Or if you’re looking forward to the month-long ‘47 festivities, there’s a calendar just for you. Click here.

Tea Time: The crew behind the Art Market at Sugarhouse Garden Center is hosting their first-ever Jewelry Show and Afternoon Tea on Wednesday. We definitely take our tea with some trinkets and treasures. Reservations necessary for tea. Learn more here.

Happy holiday to you. Get ready to pull out your listenin’ ears on: The Twilight Concert Series is right around the corner with The Roots kicking things off next Thursday.

Stroll It Out: Time for the Gallery Stroll this evening. Stealing the show this month is Present Tense: A Post 337 Project at the Salt Lake Art Center, which picks up where the 337 Project left off. More info on the rest of the stroll here.

The Masters: The UMFA gets shnazzy with its Soiree D’Art on Saturday night, a gala reigning in the arrival of its much-anticipated Monet to Picasso exhibit which finally opens on Monday. More info here.

Sale Away: Want in on discounts at favorite area boutiques? It should be cinchy this week. Hit up a moving sale at The Children’s Hour, a Bubbles and Baubles Sale at Hip & Humble this weekend, or save 20 to 50 percent when you shop Kaleidoscope through the end of June!

So You Think: Get your Mia Michaels or Mandy Moore on at RDT’s Dance All Day community workshop on Saturday. Flamenco, Brazilian, hip hop, modern, jazz … the works. Nigels not welcome. Just bring five bucks. Details here.

*Update: Children’s Hour sale doesn’t begin until Monday. And no worries, they’re just moving across the street as soon as July 1.

We Love Chunk: You know summer has arrived when the outdoor movie series starts up. Yee-haw! Head to the Utah State Fairgrounds tomorrow night at dusk to enjoy “Bee Movie” as the Friday Night Flick. We might be holding out for next week’s: “Goonies.” Schedule here.

Art in P-Town: Hit the streets of Historic Provo tomorrow night for the monthly Gallery Stroll. Get some gelato at Maestro’s (and check out the photography exhibit), then stop by places like Mode, Gallery One Ten, Terra Nova or the new Sego Art Center for the latest and greatest from local artists. More details here.

Long Live SLC!: Celebrate your Salt Lake City-ship at Viva SLC, a live concert featuring local bands like Royal Bliss and our personal favorite, the Metal Gods, this Saturday night at the Gallivan Center. Check it out here.

Forever Young: Like “Young@Heart”? See the real real live cast of one of the year’s funniest and heart-warming documentaries when the Young@Heart chorus takes the stage at Capitol Theatre on Tuesday. Old people are cool. Tickets here.

You can also swing by Abode’s outdoor flea market this Saturday to get your antique on. On deck for next weekend: Downtown Farmer’s Market! Springville Art City Days! And more…..

Strutt Yer Stuff: Salt Lake’s quarterly Fashion Stroll is on a roll. The party takes place this Friday at East Broadway (west of 100 East on 300 South) beginning at 4 p.m. and includes three fashion shows (at 7, 8, and 9 p.m.), live bands and booths from favorites like Mode, Lolabella and Coal Umbrella. We smell fun. Get more info here.

From Mr. Brooks: Pioneer Theatre Company puts on the classic, slightly crude-meets-clever play “The Producers” beginning this Friday and continuing through May 10. Ticket information here.

Running Hot: UTA debuts its sleek, Ogden-going FrontRunner with mucho grand opening celebrations this Saturday (seven, to be exact). Free rides will begin at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, and will then continue the freebee rides Monday through Wednesday. Check it out, and find details here.

Visit Japan: 100 South hosts the Nihon Matsuri Japanese Festival on Saturday at 10 a.m. Take part and peek in on tea ceremonies, doll-making, calligraphy demonstrations, dance and some sweet martial arts moves. Round up the details here.

On the Docket: Rumor has confirmed that “High School Musical” is coming to town this summer, with tickets on sale next Saturday. And, (gasp!) “Wicked” is coming to town next April … so hold your horses. Plus, check out this cool, upcoming “Monet to Picasso” exhibit at the UMFA, opening June 23.

And if you’re still lookin’ for more, be sure to flip through the April Music Guide.

Stroll Up: It’s the third Friday of the month and the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is hot. (Now, will the weather be warm, too?) Check the lineup here. We’re interested in remembering Sugarhouse with Ken Baxter at Horne Fine Art.

Nine Franks: See dancers swing and sway to “Strangers in the Night” and “My Way.” Ballet West puts on Nine Sinatras Friday and Saturday nights, and again next weekend. Tickets and info here.

Play Records: Saturday is Record Store Day! Stop by East Broadway’s Slowtrain to celebrate its independence. Along with 15 percent off everything, you can enjoy bbq sandwiches, free gifts from Ken Sanders and 24Tix, and executive releases from Vampire Weekend and Stephen Malkmus at this par-tay. Get more info here.

Gardner Garb: See Spring Styles debut with a seasonal fashion show at the Gathering Place at Gardner Village on Saturday. There will be lunch and doorprizes and one lucky show-goer will get a complete fashion makeover. Tickets available at Motif at Gardner Village for $10. More info here and here.

Read For Less: The Main Library kicks off its Spring Used Book Sale Saturday and 7 a.m. Show up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and be the first to stock up on reads old and new through Tuesday. (But Monday is half-price day.) Details here.

Freshen Up: Arguably radio’s best sexy-and-smart-voiced radio interviewer Terry Gross of NPR’s “Fresh Air” illuminates Capitol Theatre on Tuesday night. You might even get the chance to interview her. Learn more here.

If you have the slightest interest in art (or simply the looks of fine baked goods), get thee to the Springville Art Museum for the new Wayne Thiebaud exhibit, on now through July 29. A contemporary of Andy Warhol, Thiebaud is best-known for his still life works depicting bakery windows. He’s also revered for bringing together traditional and contemporary, and for his studied and simple, cheery color palettes.

A nationally-acclaimed artist, his works can be seen in museums nationwide. Thiebaud has a special connection to Utah, however, because he spent part of his childhood on a ranch north of St. George.

How do you not like a guy who says of his art, “I am desperately trying to make it look not so bad.” Go check it out. Take our word for it: for Utah, this is kind of huge.

p.s. We know we already mentioned it, but goings-on of this caliber deserve multiple writeups.

p.p.s. It’s also FREE.

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70 Years of Painting: Wayne Thiebaud
Springville Museum of Art
126 E. 400 South, Springville
March 28 - July 29, 2008
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 - 6 p.m.
www.smofa.org

Take the Cake: Head to Springville for something sweet. Best known for his still-life paintings of bakery window delicacies like cakes and ice cream, in an exhibit called “70 Years of Painting” Wayne Thiebaud also shows recent beach scenes and cityscapes. You gotta see it before July 29. More info here.

Sunshine at Midnight: See “Eternal Sunshine” like you never have before when it takes center stage as the midnight movie at The Tower on Friday and Saturday nights. Err, mornings. Details here.

Blue Steel: Photographer Christopher Chris Dunker set out to document Utah County’s Geneva Steel prior to its demolition. Story-telling and maybe even sad, “Dismantling Geneva Steel” at the BYU Museum of Art sheds light on the perceived eyesore. Learn more here.

Tomorrow!: Well, actually, not ’til Tuesday. But on the 8th, the gal that’s arguably everyone’s favorite redhead sings her heart out with Broadway’s “Annie” at Kingsbury Hall. Tickets and info here.

Don’t forget about sales and parties at Kinder Winkel and Kaleidoscope Boutique. And did you hear that Vuitton-owned Sephora is coming? Well, it’s a distribution center (plus 500 new jobs for Utah), but here’s to hoping a retail store will follow … and not just the kind that hides out in Riverdale’s JC Penney.

Art Smart: P-town kicks off its third gallery stroll, and the selection gets better every time. See works by Salt Laker Andrew Ballstaedt at Coal Umbrella and Michael Kelly at Mode Boutique with the Provo Gallery Stroll on Friday. Or head to the Covey Center for the Arts for an exhibit by the Utah Calligraphic Association. More info here.

Put on Your Game Face: The symphony gets rebellious and plays tunes from videogame hits like Donkey Kong, Tetris and Zelda when Video Games Live takes the Abvravanel Hall stage Friday and Saturday nights. We’re wondering how Pong will be interpreted. Aren’t you? Get your tickets here.

Bazaar Beauty: Provo’s Haven Salon will be holding a beauty bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., complete with 20 percent off all skin and hair products and loads of free services like eyebrow waxing, mini microdermabrasion, and skin consultations (by appointment only; call 801-379-0540 to schedule). Also browse maternity wear by MG Edge and photography by Capree Kimball.

Dancing Machines: RDT hosts its all-day-dance-for-five-dollars extravaganza on Saturday. For just five bucks, you’ll get classes in modern technique, ballroom, jazz, hip hop and more at the RDT Community School Open House. Get the details here.

This Just In: Newcomers to Gateway’s Bastille boutique as part of the spring collection are pretties from Charlotte Ronson, Paul and Joe, and Alice and Olivia. Sigh. Head to the Bastille blog to print out a coupon that will get you 10 percent off any one item. Thanks, Bastille buddies!

Good for What Ailey’s You: Get your tickets nanana-now! Alvin Ailey’s awe-inspring troupe is treating Salt Lake City with athleticism and grace at its very best, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Kingsbury Hall. More info here.

Unless you’re totally into horror, that’s about it for this week. And don’t forget to scan for updates on The Music Guide. (Hint: Vampire Weekend!)

Stroll It Out: Friday means it’s time for the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll. If the weather holds out, it could be one of the most enjoyable. Hurrah for jacket weather! The roster is looking good; see for yourself here.

L’Eggs and L’Easter: Lookin’ for a good egg hunt or Easter what-have-you for the kiddos? Try Wheeler Farm’s free egg hunt at 9 a.m. on Saturday; the Gateway shopping center’s Easter Bonnet Parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday; and/or the end-all be-all of Easter activities at Thanksgiving Point’s Easter Eggstreme where you can paint eggs, hunt for eggs, participate in crafts … even get a pony ride on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

Valet, Please: If you’ve had a bugger of a time trying to park at Ninth and Ninth, we’ve got good news. Beloved merchants like Floribunda and The Children’s Hour are offering a valet service for their patrons. The service is available from the front of Studio 9, and the two aforementioned stores. These guys have class.

In Mmmusic: Listen in on Beach House with the Papercuts on Friday at Kilby Court, and Jose Gonzales on Saturday at the U of U Ballroom. Or find something that suits you via Lacey’s Music Guide.

Dancing Machines: Rev those engines. Remember this fun event from last year? They’re bringing it back. RDT’s Community Open House will be held on Saturday, March 29. Mark your calendars, and get more info here.

In the Trunk: The Children’s Hour welcomes Krista Larson as the latest designer to strut her stuff at the Salt Lake boutique. The Krista Larson trunk show starts today and runs through March 3. Also check out the latest spring items from faves like Rebecca Taylor, Room Seven, Oilily and Lili Gaufrette.

Southern Art: The March Downtown Provo event goes live on Friday night from 6-9 p.m. Take in paintings by Ruel Brown at Mode Boutique, paintings by Steve Larson and Trent Call at Coal Umbrella and works by Clint Atwater at newcomer Flower Basket Boutique. Or head to the Terra Nova Gallery for works by various Provo artists or the Utah County Gallery for a collection of art from the Utah Valley Artists Guild. A little more info here.

In the Now: Didn’t have a clue what half of the award-winning films were on Sunday? Have no fear, the Salt Lake Film Society is here. Visit the website to get showtimes for movies like “Atonement,” “Persepolis,” “No Country For Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood,” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” Too bad “Once” isn’t still around. To quote glen, “Make art!” Or go see it.

Shabby Babes: The local ladies behind Shabby Apple got busy making Shabby Babies. The children’s line, Shabby Baby, made its debut and is filled with pattern and texture. Check out the collection here.

Going to the Show: Head to the Kingsbury Hall homepage to snatch up tickets to the “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee,” called “perfect in every way” by the Wall Street Journal or “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy,” which includes both aerialists and contortionists. How could you ask for more? Tickets and dates here.

And in other news, Joshua Radin and Ingrid Michaelson light up Club Sound tonight. And since you are what you eat, you might want to check out “The Future of Food,” a documentary playing at the City Library on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Broadway’s Saans Downtown art gallery has a cool little show right now called “Talkies,” featuring works by local artists like Gentry Blackburn, Cara Despain, Brian Patterson and Kenny Riches. All paintings works reflect the time when “talkies” burst into the film scene.

The show is only open through Feb. 13, so go quick. And check out the collection of vintage cameras while you’re there.

{Talk It Up}

“Talkies”
Saans Downtown
173 E. Broadway, Salt Lake City
(801) 328-8827

Make this your weekend date, before it’s too late. The Beehive Bazaar will feature crafts and homemade goods by some of our favorite local artisans, like Armelle and Vinylicious. The show is today from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Provo’s Covey Center for the Arts (425 W. Center Street).

Bee there or bee square.

Aside from the goings-on we told you about here and here (and also here), here’s what else is on the play list for the coming week:

Vowell Sound: Regular contributor to everyone’s favorite radio show (This American Life, of course), Sarah Vowell—who was also the voice of Violet in The Incredibles—will be reading from her collection of essays and short stories at the Capitol Theatre this very evening. Get your tickets and your smile on right here.

At The Movies: The Darjeeling Limited finally makes a stop in SLC starting tonight at the Broadway, as well as Lars and the Real Girl, playing at Trolley’s Regency Theatres and Jordan Commons. Tickets and showtimes here.

Fro, Yo!: The grandaddy of healthy frozen yogurt, Red Mango, is set to open four retail locations across the Wasatch Front in the following months: two inside the Energy Solutions Arena (why two?), one in Cottonwood Heights, and another in Provo. Just don’t forget about Spoon Me. Read more here.

In the Arts: Head to the Salt Lake Art Center to see found materials morphed into masterpieces at SF Recycled and Masters of the West Coast Assemblage and Collage. Both exhibits are open through January 26.

In Mmmusic: This week’s options for listening in include Tiger Army on Friday evening, Architecture in Helsinki and Menomena on Saturday night. Get the details via the Music Guide.