Come Celebrate The Commonwealth Room's 6th Anniversary! For over five decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. A self-contained unit, the band consist of (from oldest to youngest) Regi on guitar/vocals; Roy on drums/vocals; Joseph on keyboards/vocals; and Victor on bass/vocals. The Wooten Brothers continue to honor their middle brother, Rudy, whose untimely passing in 2010 left the band without their one-man horn section. Since he was a child, Rudy played two saxophones at once, duplicating lines from popular horn bands such as Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power, Blood Sweat and Tears, and others.
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-may-2025
Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program of the University of Utah College of Nursing will hold its annual Seeds of Remembrance event on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the College of Nursing (10 South 2000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84112). The event will also stream on Zoom for those who are unable to join in person. Seeds of Remembrance is an opportunity for individuals to come together and cope with the loss of a family member or friend while honoring the memory of the person who died. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s theme is “Forging a New Path: A Way Forward in Grief.” The program’s featured speaker is Vickie Walker, founder of the non-profit Circles of Comfort. In 2007, Vickie’s husband was killed in a shooting at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City. Vickie went on to create Circles of Comfort, an organization that provides community support, resources, and information to victims of violent crime and sudden, unexpected death. In this year’s program, Vickie will be sharing her story and how she has been navigating her journey with grief. The program will also feature musical performances by Esera Mose. This event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available at or near the building. For more information, call 801-585-9522 or email caringconnections@utah.edu. You may also RSVP here: https://utahnursing.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_85MMpgOCGLiLA2y