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SALT LAKE CITY — A gala event is planned for August to celebrate the 85th birthday of President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The masters of ceremonies duties for the celebration, called "Golden Days: A Celebration of Life," will be shared by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and Hall-of-Famer Steve Young and former network news anchor and author Jane Clayson Johnson.
The event will feature Broadway and other musical selections performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square and notable guest artists, who have not yet been announced.
Choir President Mac Christensen said, "I happen to know the songs being performed will delight President Monson."
The evening will also include a nostalgic look back at Pres. Monson's life, including his childhood, marriage, time in the Navy during World War II, and decades of service. He was called as a bishop of a congregation at age 22 and has served for nearly a half century as a general authority of the church.
- Friday, Aug. 17
- 8 pm
- Conference Center, Salt Lake City
- Register for tickets June 16-25
www.lds.org/events
801-570-0080 (local)
1-866-537-8457 (toll free) - Rebroadcasts planned
A news release from Mormon Newsroom quotes Young as saying, "This celebration is a great way to let (Pres. Monson) know how much he is loved and appreciated. It's a privilege to play a small part in that recognition."
Tickets
The event will be held at the Conference Center Friday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are required but free and will be distributed through a random selection process. People can register at www.lds.events starting Saturday, June 16, at 12:01 a.m. MDT through June 25 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
Registering for tickets may also be done by phone at 801-570-0080 (local) or at 1-866-537-8457 (toll free).
More registration notes:
- Not all registrations will receive tickets
- One registration per household
- Maximum of four tickets can be requested per household
- Tickets will be mailed to those selected shortly after the registration process closes
- Persons not selected to receive tickets will be notified by e-mail
- No standby tickets issued
- Standby line will form at the north gate on Temple Square prior to the event
The program will be shown at various LDS stake centers on Saturday, Aug. 18, and rebroadcast on BYUtv. Find information about that here.
