This weekend, the Utah Symphony brings together these two pieces. Both are extremely famous8212;that goes without saying8212;and will be presented under the baton of guest conductor, Maestro Jean-Claude Casadesus.

U groundskeepers are in a tizzy trying to figure out how to replace the grass in the Free Speech Area after students were spotted eating it at lunchtime. At times during the week when the snow melted, students were found going to town on the lawn like fat kids at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Music is an integral part of everyone's life. At least it should be. If it isn't and you actually dislike music and don't find it to be a necessary part of daily life, I truly feel bad for you.

Red Pulse Magazine gives you The Drop on the latest albums from William Elliott Whitmore, William Control and Late of the Pier.

"The International," a new thriller starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts, was released with little fanfare but was a very pleasant surprise. The movie doesn't take any chances and sticks close to the rule book, but it's a tight, well-executed story that delivers an exciting two hours of entertainment.

"Block 8," a new production from Plan B Theatre, centers on Topaz, a concentration camp located a few miles outside of Delta, Utah. Proceeds from Thursday's special Day of Remembrance preview performance will be given to the Topaz Museum in Delta.

Red Pulse Magazine gives you The Word on what shows and events to catch in town this week.

Opera, even in its purest, most unpolluted form, is filled with innuendo and smut. Remember, the librettists writing the stories were keen on making people laugh, and some comic operas had as much slapstick as a decent episode of "Saturday Night Live."

Like a guerrilla warrior stalking his prey through the jungle, Stefon Alexander (a.k.a. P.O.S.) spits his lyrical fire from all angles. His flows come out quick and hard, highlighting the aggressive musical style that makes P.O.S. a unique force in rap music.

Apparently Hollywood is completely out of ideas. The studios continually search the shelves of their archives looking for something to dig out and put a fresh spin on8212;no matter whether it still holds up or not.