This October, the Golden Braid Books Community Book Club is reading an old favorite, The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. We have lots of copies in stock, so come on by and get yours today! Keep in touch with us throughout the month on our Instagram and Facebook pages, and then we’ll convene here at the Braid for our book club meeting to talk about the book, meet some new folks, and share some insights and mutual love of reading. About the Book: The House of the Spirits, which introduced Isabel Allende as one of the world's most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical connection to the spirit world. When their daughter Blanca embarks on a forbidden love affair in defiance of her implacable father, the result is an unexpected gift to Esteban: his adored granddaughter Alba, a beautiful and strong-willed child who will lead her family and her country into a revolutionary future. One of the most important novels of the twentieth century, The House of the Spirits is an enthralling epic that spans decades and lives, weaving the personal and the political into a universal story of love, magic, and fate. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/october-book-club-house-of-the-spirits-by-isabel-allende

LA surf rockers La Luz play Urban Lounge with openers Tele Novella. Details and tickets: https://www.theurbanloungeslc.com/

The Plastic Cherries play a special Halloween Show with Dad Bod and Moon Owl’s Mages - a 4 piece psych rock band from Boise, Idaho at The State Room. Ticket & event info: https://thestateroompresents.com/state-room-presents/the-plastic-cherries-2

The Disco Chickens aka Pixie and the Partygrass Boys bring it to The Hog Wallow for Halloween.

Details and full music line up for The Hog Wallow: https://www.thehogwallow.com/

Local music at The Hog Wallow. Full line up and more details here: https://thehogwallow.com

Join the Humane Society of Utah for an unforgettable evening at the annual Wags to Wishes Gala! This year’s masquerade-themed event will be filled with heartwarming moments, featuring special guest appearances from our beloved shelter animals. Enjoy an elegant plated dinner, signature cat- and dog-themed cocktails and mocktails from our "barktender," and an exciting live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit our mission to provide shelter, care, and adoption services for animals in need. Don’t miss this magical night of compassion and celebration, and help make a difference in the lives of our furry friends. For tickets and more information, visit UtahHumane.org/Gala

Mountain Town Music Presents The Last Waltz - A Kickoff to Live PC Give PC Come kick off Live PC Give PC with Mountain Town Music at The Marquis Park City and our non-profit partners for an unforgettable evening filled with music and community spirit! Mountain Town Music is proud to present a faithful recreation of 'The Last Waltz', The Band's final concert, featuring an all star cast of Local Utah Musicians. Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the start of this fantastic initiative. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support local artists and give back to our amazing community.

Deatils and tickets at https://mountaintownmusic.org/thelastwaltz/

MICHELLE's first project of buoyant R&B tracks was an ode to New York City, the city where all 6 members of the band grew up. But amid the success of that project, 2018's HEATWAVE, and 2022's AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS, they left home and broadened their perspective. The band traveled across the U.S. and Europe opening for Gus Dapperton, Arlo Parks, and Mitski, headlining their own shows, and playing festivals.

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ILLUMINATE is a festival celebrating the intersection between art and technology. Utah Arts Alliance works with a wide variety of artists, makers, performers, and community partners to showcase innovative creativity through large scale art pieces, an interactive STEAM Lab, drone shows, and multimedia artwork. Through ILLUMINATE, Downtown SLC is turned into a canvas for light, art, technology, and innovation. Learn more at https://utaharts.org/en/illuminate/ and get tickets at https://utahartsalliance.ticketspice.com/illuminate

The Lemon Twigs play all ages Kilby Court with The Umbrellas opening the show.

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