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Show Xb Da9j UtaSt Omick, Friday, RDfed off siinniysinniini,s Quarterly West on sale now Quarterly West; a nationally pWeiredl (fly riimg botrak by Jha Yocayiu Folks who want to avoid the fanfare and just check the skating can bead to any of a few local skating rinks. At Hygeia Iceland, for instance, located on 1203 E 2100 South in Sugarhouse, public sessions are open every day through December. Cost for skating at Hygeia is $2 for the general session and $3 for the special Puck Practice, or when the hockey players in town can get in a little work. Ice skate rental is $1 during all sessions. Salt Lake also has a new skating rink in the copper colored building downtown. Ice skating at the Triad Center is $2 for adults and $1.50 for children; skate rental is another $1. The Triad rink is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Chrocicl staff Students with Christinas off from school cad studies may want to take advantzeof the myriad of amusement activities offered tally. Uithin close distance and for a relatively small cost, Christmas vacationers can play arcade games, play ball games, ice skate, roller skate and enjoy a variety of other activities. A glance through the amusement listing in the yellow pages will reveal a plethora of 'amusement places,' within striking distance, although a large number of them do seem to be located in Sandy and West Valley. The 49th Street Gaikrii, located at 4998 S. 360 West in Murray, offers a variety of activities all under one roof. Patrons can roller skate, take a few swings in a baseball cage, bowl, play miniature golf and video games and sit down and have a bite to eat during regular sessions all during the Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m and Sundays noon to 6 p.m., all during the Christmas season. Christmas looking for even a little more may want to see the Triad's Ice fun-goe- Show, featuring young people from throughout Utah. The show begins this weekend, and will be presented next and the weekend weekend, Dec. before Christmas, Dec. immediately 22-2- 3. The free ice show will also be holiday season. In addition, the Galleria will also be having its first ever New Year's Eve party, from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. The party will feature two separate dances, one in which dancers can jive along with a band and the other with records. There will also be a rs 15-1- 6, ' photographer, an artist drawing caricatures, various novelties and an appearance by the Zucchini Brothers. The Galleria Magicians will also appear, at 9 p.m. and 1 1 p.m. Cost for the big night will be $ 15 for one person; $20 for one person with dinner; $25 for a couple and $30 for that couple to eat. The package also includes tokens for the games and an activity pass so that partiers can be free to take advantage of the many different aspects of the Galleria. "We've got a lot of fun and different things coming up all through the month," said DcAnna Jensen, secretary for special markets at the Galleria. Jensen said high school madrigal groups, the 49th street singers and other musical groups will perform throughout the month. presented Christmas Eve. "It's sort of the Triad's Christmas gift to everyone," said Beth Severyear, ice rink manager at the Triad. "It's going to be pretty exciting down here." Those who like skating but on wheels, not blades, can head to the many roller skating rinks located in the valley, including the aforementioned Galleria, or Wheels Roller Skating, located at 3130 Highland Dr. Most of the roller skating rinks feature special sessions and programs going on throughout December. Finally, for folks who have some time to spend as well as a few quarters, the number of video game arcades in the area is staggering. Those hungry for a game of Donkey Kong can stop by anywhere from the Fun Factory in Crossroads Mall to West Valley Billiards, 4669 W. 3500 South. recognized literary magazine produced by University of Utah students, is now available at local bookstores. The University Bookstore, Cosmic Aeroplane, King's English Bookstore and Waking Owl will all be carrying the magazine throughout the holiday season. Cost is $3.50 per issue. This issue of Quarterly West features ' the first two winners of the magazine's second novella competition made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as well as poetry, fiction, book reviews and an interview with writer Barry Hannah. Francois Camoin, who directs the U. of U. writing program, selected the novellas printed in this issue; Fred Chappell will choose two more for the springsummer 1985 issue. The publication is edited and produced by U. of U. students and also includes some works by students. Deck the malls with music by Karen Romney Chronicle staff figures of musicians conducted by a mechanical Silverstein. The holiday chant, "let us entertain you," echoes throughout Salt Lake City shopping malls inviting all Christmas to delight in mall entertainment merriment. Trolley Square's holiday calendar will feature singing by Crystal Reflections, a ring-din- g by the Gawthrop Family Bell Ringers and a piano performance by Patti Merrill. Brazilian Brass will blow their French horns Dec. 1 1 and the Bryant Junior High Band will play on Dec. 18. Performances by children include the spirit-seeke- rs Elementary Honors musicians, Dance Place dancers and Young Generation singers. The Trolley Amphitheatre, decorated with flocked pines, lights and big white snowflakes, provides a cozy setting for the season attractions. "Music of Christmas" is the theme for Crossroads Plaza festivities which emulate the musical traditions of Salt Lake City opera, .ballet and symphony. The main mall decoration, a four-tistructure extending from the Marketplace to the third floor, marks the entertainment er area. The tiers support three mechanical kings and characters from the Nutcracker Ballet. Clara and the Prince dance to music by Promised Valley Playhouse will highlight Crossroads' activities with an excerpt from "Babes in Toyland," presented Friday at 4 p.m. A full day of holiday entertainment will begin at noon Saturday with the Utah Tuba Concert, followed by the Wiz Kids and Bountiful Perkettes, Shazaam and Wild West doggers. The Dickens Festival at the Triad Center celebrates Christmas by recreating the spirit of the season in merry olde England. Food and handcrafts sold from 120 booths, community entertainment groups and Triad Theatre's musical extravaganza open the gateway to the Dickens spirit. rink offers Devereaux Plaza ice and shows public skating with holiday music, refreshments and a hearty bonfire. "Journey to Bethlehem," a portrayal of the Nativity with actors and live animals, is presented twice each night. The wonderland includes Santa Claus, ice-skati- ng foodcarts of hot chocolate, cider and roasted chestnuts as well as music sung by wandering high school carolers. Triad's Olde English Yule Feaste, an evening of merriment, feasting and yule cheer, will feature Renaissance and Baroque music, madrigal singers and court performers Dec. 19 and 20. UNITED CONCERTS PRESENTS FBANK ZAPPA STUDENTS AND FACULTY JOIN SHERATON'S CLASS OF $45 IX II X XX II II IAX X XXI 1 rarnpsY TBuram ori visiting fnond or relative oroollMgue. Enjoy a night attht Sheraton for omy45. In a dees by ItMlf Melt away your worries in our year-roun-d pool, health dub. hot tub and sauna. Capture a Mood The quaint ADAGIO CAFE The elegance of WINDSONG The excitement of PARKER'S LOUNGE Dining ambiance extraordinaire) The Class of S45 only at the Sheraton Because someone of your class V , tit! eat (SOI) 328-20PImm mention mia ad to racaiva special $45 ovamigM double occupancy rata. 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