Park City Weekend Agenda: March 12–15
Don't miss the shindig benefiting ski patrol (and their canine colleagues) on Thursday at O.P. Rockwell.
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All Weekend Long
Park City Film: 1917
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m.@ Park City Library
This Oscar winner follows two young WWI soldiers as they cross enemy territory to deliver a message to stop a deadly attack. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org
2nd Annual Western Nordic Club Championships
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. @ Soldier Hollow
Check out some talented, junior (U12 to U20) cross-country skiers as they leg it around the course at the 2002 Olympic venue. Consider breaking up the spectating with some onsite tubing. Of note: Soldier Hollow's tubing wraps up for the season at the weekend's end. utaholympiclegacy.org
Thursday, March 12
6th Annual Backcountry Bow Wow supporting Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association
Doors at 8 p.m., Show at 9 p.m.@ O.P. Rockwell
Toast a patroller and soak in some live tunes by Pixie and the Partygrass Boys at a fun soirée benefiting Wasatch Backcountry Rescue and Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association. 21+ . oprockwell.com
Friday, March 13
Weekend Wine Series: Natural Wines for the Supernatural
6–7 p.m.@ Silver Baron Lodge
Settle in for a casual and fun wine tasting class designed to give beginner and well-heeled wine enthusiasts continued knowledge of the wonderful world of wine. 21+ Please call for reservations: 435-655-9463. foxschoolofwine.com
Hell’s Belles
Doors at 8 p.m., Show at 9 p.m.@ O.P. Rockwell
AC/DC fanatics, in particular, will revel in this band of ferociously fantastic female rockers. $30 GA in advance, $55 Mezzanine. 21+ oprockwell.com
Step back in time to World War One with an Academy Award-winning flick, "1917"—screening all weekend long courtesy of Park City Film.
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Saturday, March 14
Saturday Morning Snowshoe Tour
8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
The Swaner Preserve wetlands are magical this time of year. Explore with a guide, discovering the flora and fauna of the winter season. Lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes. Come prepared for the elements with winter boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, coat, and water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter: $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members. Tours are $10 per person, $5 locals, and free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org
Mines and Wines
3–5 p.m. starting @ The Brass Tag at the Lodges of Deer Valley
Join The Fox School of Wine for a two-hour historic tour of Park City while enjoying wines selected for each location. From the Ontario mine to the Miner’s Hospital, discover the facts and fables of this town’s colorful past. Climb aboard your luxury transportation dressed for all weather and prepared to walk. Reservations required. 21+. foxschoolofwine.com
Foreign Cinema for Kids: School of Life
4 p.m.@ Park City Library
When a young orphan comes into the care of the gamekeeper of a sprawling estate, he learns about the world through the natural world. French with English Subtitles. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Spring Grüv: Fire Theatrical Ground Show
6 p.m. @ The Canyons Village
Celebrate sun and spring après-ski with a theatrical show of fire. Free. parkcitymountain.com
Musicians Showcase
6–9 p.m. @ DeJoria Center’s State Road Tavern
Share your own talent, or cheer on the hidden treasures of the Wasatch Back. Contact Walt to RSVP to perform. 435-640-8502. 21+ dejoriacenter.com
Sunday, March 15
Sunday Morning Snowshoe Tour
10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Explore Swaner Nature Preserve with a guide and discover the flora and fauna of the winter season. Lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes. Come prepared for the elements with winter boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, coat, and water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter ($2.50 for members, $5 for non-members). Tours are $10 per person, $5 for locals, and free for Swaner members. Stick around for Craft Sunday with the little ones from 11 a.m.—1 p.m. swanerecocenter.org
Sound Meditation
12:30 p.m. @ Enlighten Wellness
Experience sound meditation with Gongs and Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Bring a yoga mat. For more information or to sign up, call 435-649-7413, enlightenwellness.com
Friends & Family Nordic Ski
1–3 p.m. @ Round Valley
Enjoy skiing the trails of Round Valley with friends and family. Open to people of ALL abilities. Scholarships available. Register individually. 435-649-3991, discovernac.org
Upcoming out-of-the-park happening: Women of Vision Conference March 20–22. A cohort of local women leaders is taking action in the greater Salt Lake City community to unite women and encourage their voices to be heard at the first Women of Vision Conference March 20–22 at the Adobe campus in Lehi. The seminar includes daily meditation, participation in an art collective, small group breakout sessions and speakers sharing their inspirational stories. Speakers in 2020 Women of Vision include women from Black Social Change Utah; Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, Biology Professor at the University of Utah; Tessa Arneson, the creator of the Maven District; and Kathleen Noble, the first female rower for the Ugandan Olympic Rowing Team. To register and for more information on 2020 Women of Vision, visit 2020womenofvision.com
