On March 30th and 31st from 10 am to 5 pm, the Natural History Museum of Utah will be hosting its annual Chocolate & Cheese Festival. The festival will feature Utah's best local producers and purveyors of chocolate and cheese for a two-day food market extravaganza. Regular Museum admission will be required to attend the food market, so stick around and explore the Museum's many fascinating exhibits while the chocolate and cheese digest! Museum admission is free for University of Utah students, faculty, and staff with a valid U-Card. A number of workshops involving chocolate and/or cheese will also be offered for additional fees.

A full list of vendors and workshops can be found on the festival's web page at: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/2019-chocolate-cheese-festival .

Join us for this month's libations with Jim Santangelo of Wine Academy of Utah on March 28th. Enjoy a tasting tour of Mediterranean cuisine and fine wine. Doors open at 5:30pm, event begins at 6:00pm.

Menu details TBA. Food: $64 Wine: $25 (Must be purchased at event) Members receive $10 off food.

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Throughout April, come experience the “Capturing Courage” survivor portrait exhibition on public display at Layton Hills Mall. This portrait series will capture the diverse experiences and identities of sexual assault survivors from across the state. Each portrait will be linked to an accompanying personal statement from the featured survivor about their experience finding courage to grow and move beyond their past abuse. Stories will be accessible online through April by scanning a unique QR code linked to each portrait.

We recommend downloading a free QR Code scanner app prior to visiting the exhibition. Viewers will have the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to Layton Hills Mall for viewing all survivor stories. This powerful exhibition was photographed courtesy of local photographer, Terra Cooper Photography (www.terracooper.com). SAAM 2019 is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Coldwell Banker Foundation.

Throughout April, come experience the “Capturing Courage” survivor portrait exhibition on public display at Layton Hills Mall. This portrait series will capture the diverse experiences and identities of sexual assault survivors from across the state. Each portrait will be linked to an accompanying personal statement from the featured survivor about their experience finding courage to grow and move beyond their past abuse. Stories will be accessible online through April by scanning a unique QR code linked to each portrait.

We recommend downloading a free QR Code scanner app prior to visiting the exhibition. Viewers will have the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to Layton Hills Mall for viewing all survivor stories. This powerful exhibition was photographed courtesy of local photographer, Terra Cooper Photography (www.terracooper.com). SAAM 2019 is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Coldwell Banker Foundation.

The Brigham City Museum of Art and History is presenting the exhibition Zhi Lin: Tracing Chinese Workers' Footsteps to Promontory Summit to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The exhibition features sketches and paintings by Zhi Lin, an internationally-acclaimed artist.

The exhibition opens March 23 and continues through June 15. Admission is free. The museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

On April 20 at 3 p.m., artist Zhi Lin will give a talk about his art. On May 4 at 3 p.m., the Old Glory Vintage Dancers will demonstrate and provide instruction of historical dancing. On June 10, the museum will be open 6 to 9 p.m. with a historical fashion show of 18th to 20th century clothing at 6:30 p.m.

For further information, visit www.brighamcitymuseum.org or phone 435-226-1439

The Natural History Museum of Utah will host a sale of Navajo rugs of all sizes and design styles, handwoven by artists in the Four Corners region, at a silent auction hosted with the Toh-Atin Gallery of Durango, Colorado. While the format is that of a silent auction, every rug also has a "buy it now" price that allows the first bidder to buy the rug immediately by paying 20% over the minimum bid. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the museum.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. — The silent auction will take place at the Museum (last bids at 4 p.m.). 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Guests are invited to bring their own rugs to the Museum for evaluation and restoration advice from Jackson Clark II, a third generation trader and owner of Toh-Atin Gallery. 2 p.m. — Walking tour and talk by Jackson Clark II All day — A trunk show of quality Native American jewelry will take place, offering authentic Native American jewelry at 20% off. Museum admission is not required to attend the sale. Website: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/2019-navajo-rug-sale Phone: 801-581-6927

An opening reception will be held April, 12th 6-8 pm

Join Safe Harbor Crisis Center and Bountiful Davis Arts Center to celebrate the strength of sexual assault survivors and share in the healing power of art. The Lost Words Survivor Art Showcase will feature powerful, original artwork created by survivors of sexual violence. The creative arts allow a space for emotional expression that can be incredibly healing for survivors as they work to move beyond the trauma of their past abuse. We are honored to be able to support these strong, resilient artists by providing an outlet for them to share their journey.

This years theme, Lost Words, asks artists to consider the following in their work: Have you ever thought about what you would say to the person who sexually assaulted you? What would you want your loved ones to know? What would you want to remind yourself?

Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The whole family is welcome. Please know that this is the first chance that some of our artists have had the opportunity to publicly show their work and talk about their story. We ask everyone to show only love, respect, and compassion. Together, as a community, we can help survivors to know that they are heard, believed, and supported.

Artwork submissions are due by April 5th. To sign up and participate, please contact Alana Cloud at alana@safeharborhope.org.

This event is part of the Davis County Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM) campaign, hosted by Safe Harbor Crisis Center. Follow Safe Harbor Crisis Center on Facebook for #SAAM updates and resources throughout April.

Join Safe Harbor Crisis Center and Bountiful Davis Arts Center to celebrate the strength of sexual assault survivors and share in the healing power of art. The Lost Words Survivor Art Showcase will feature powerful, original artwork created by survivors of sexual violence. The creative arts allow a space for emotional expression that can be incredibly healing for survivors as they work to move beyond the trauma of their past abuse. We are honored to be able to support these strong, resilient artists by providing an outlet for them to share their journey.

This years theme, Lost Words, asks artists to consider the following in their work: Have you ever thought about what you would say to the person who sexually assaulted you? What would you want your loved ones to know? What would you want to remind yourself?

Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The whole family is welcome. Please know that this is the first chance that some of our artists have had the opportunity to publicly show their work and talk about their story. We ask everyone to show only love, respect, and compassion. Together, as a community, we can help survivors to know that they are heard, believed, and supported.

Artwork submissions are due by April 5th. To sign up and participate, please contact Alana Cloud at alana@safeharborhope.org.

This event is part of the Davis County Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM) campaign, hosted by Safe Harbor Crisis Center. Follow Safe Harbor Crisis Center on Facebook for #SAAM updates and resources throughout April.

The Brigham City Museum of Art and History is presenting the exhibition The Spike at 150: Myths and Realities to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The exhibition will explore the history of the building of the railroad, the legends around it, and how history is done. The exhibition opens March 23 and continues through June 15. 

Admission is free.Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

On April 20 at 3 p.m., artist Zhi Lin will give a talk about his art. On May 4 at 3 p.m., the Old Glory Vintage Dancers will demonstrate and provide instruction of historical dancing. On June 10, the museum will be open 6 to 9 p.m. with a historical fashion show of 18th to 20th century clothing at 6:30 p.m.

For further information, visit www.brighamcitymuseum.org or phone 435-226-1439.