Tues., Nov. 12, through Fri., Nov. 30Trent Call’s “Twelve Rounds: Pin Up vs. Landscape”FreeAll DayKen Sanders Rare Books (268 S. 200 East)
Swinj art zine headman and hometown art hero, Trent Call, will be premiering his next collection, “Twelve Rounds: Pin Up vs. Landscape,” this week at Ken Sanders Rare Books. The pieces feature traditional Utah landscape being buffed out by classic pinup girls. Call’s knack for making drawing surrealism our reality is not to be missed. For a sneak preview head to YouTube and punch in “Landscape vs Pinup” to catch the play-by-play creation of one of Call’s masterpieces.
Sat., Nov. 17The Diwali FestivalFree12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Salt Lake City Public Library (210 E. 400 South)
Based on an ancient Indian festival in which lamps are lit to ward off the darkness of night, symbolize the removal of spiritual darkness and welcome the onset of prosperity, the Diwali Festival promises to be both entertaining and culturally enriching. Traditional celebrations include constructing special clothing, buying new clothes and setting off fireworks. Join Salt Lakers of all backgrounds at the Salt Lake City Public Library for this unique celebration.
Sat., Nov. 17Visual Cacophony presents: “Shop Outside the Box Social Sculpture Parade”Free12:30 p.m.Near the Salt Lake City Public Library (200 E. 400 South)
“(Visual Cacophony) fights the geography of anywhere. It strives to preserve and celebrate the local by combining the power of art with the power of community,” reads Visual Cacophony’s mission statement. What better way to showcase community while fighting the power than to don big cardboard box costumes inscribed with the truth about community-crushing big box stores? All are welcome — paraders, cyclists, artists and local businesses and organizations — to join in the festivities as the “Four Horses of the Shopocalypse” parade through the city with the goal of keeping Salt Lake City business local!
Mon., Nov. 19SLC Film Center’s Jane Austen Novel-to-Film Fest: “Mansfield Park”Free6:30 p.m.City Library (210 E. 400 South)
The Film Center’s monthly celebration of Jane Austen’s work continues in November with a screening of Patricia Rozema’s interpretation of Mansfield Park, as it follows Fanny Price through her trials of heart and conscience. Roger Ebert called Rozema’s adaptation “an uncommonly intelligent film, smart and amusing too.”
Tues., Nov. 20Westerns of the World International Film Festival: “Sholay”Free7 p.m.Broadway Theatre (111 E. 300 South)
In other ongoing film fest news, the Film Society’s “Westerns of the World” series will air “Sholay” — a 1975 Bollywood classic that still stands as the highest grossing Indian film ever. BBC India has declared it the “Film of the Millennium” and in 2005, the 50th annual Filmfare Awards included it as one of the best films of the last 50 years. Come see what all the hype is about down at the Broadway.
