| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | 2012 Annual Gala | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Larry H. Miller Tour of UtahPresented by Tour of Utah at Salt Lake City, UT August 7-August 12, 2012 Held August 7-12, 2012, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is a six-day, professional bicycle stage race which takes place along the Rocky Mountain's Wasatch Range. Covering more than 400 miles of racing with close to 30,000 feet of climbing through some of Utah's most beautiful and challenging terrain, it has gained the distinction as "America's Toughest Stage Race". | Tour of Utah | 08/07/12- 08/12/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Summer Solstice ShowPresented by Utah Arts Festival at Library Square June 16, 2012 Neko Case's release The Fox Confessor Brings the Flood brought her to the nexus where critical acclaim meets commercial success. The album landed on many Best of lists as well as number one on Amazon.com's editors' picks and #2 on NPR's All Songs Considered. | Utah Arts Festival | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Sundance Film Festival New FrontierPresented by Utah Museum of Contemporary Art at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art January 20-May 19, 2012 Utah Museum of Contemporary Art will again host Sundance Film Festival's New Frontier in Salt Lake City, Utah. New Frontier is curated by Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer Shari Frilot. Highlighting work that pushes the boundaries of storytelling and the moving image, New Frontier celebrates its sixth anniversary as a convergence of film, art, and new media technologies and is a hotbed for cinematic innovation. | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 01/20/12- 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
23rd Army BandPresented by Midvale City Arts Council at Midvale City Park July 6, 2012 The Utah National Guard's, 23rd Army Band, has a rich and wonderful history as an internationally distinguished military band. As Utah's premier military music unit, the 23rd Army Band has been providing music for military ceremonies for over 87 years. | Midvale City Arts Council | 07/06/12 | Midvale |
26th Annual India FestPresented by Krishna Temple at Krishna Temple September 23, 2012 After 25 increasingly successful years of India Fest, few people in Utah County are unaware that, once a year, you can go to India without spending a lot of money. You can have India right in, of all places Spanish Fork! Now, this year an additional India fest will be held in Salt Lake City. The Sunday event in SLC will involve the same entertainers and Ramayana drama as in Spanish Fork, but will be held indoors for a maximum of 400 people, and, obviously, no fireworks. | Krishna Temple | 09/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
300 PlatesPresented by Art Access/VSA Arts of Utah at Art Access Gallery May 14-May 17, 2012 300 Plates is the annual Art Access fundraiser and exhibition being held this year on Thursday, May 17th. Now in its 10th year, this signature event presents unique artwork that is both affordable and highly collectible, created by approximately 100 established and emerging artists from the local community. Using 11 x 10 inch plates (either aluminum, galvanized steel or plexiglas), each artist prepares small works in their recognizable style. Finished plates include everything from landscape... | Art Access/VSA Arts of Utah | 05/14/12- 05/17/12 | Salt Lake City |
311 and Slightly StoopidPresented by USANA Amphitheatre at USANA Amphitheatre August 22, 2012 Check out the Unity Tour 2012 featuring 311 and Slightly Stoopid with special guest SOJA when they rock USANA Amphitheatre. | USANA Amphitheatre | 08/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
32nd Birthday CelebrationPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village May 1-May 31, 2012 Gardner Village is thrilled to be celebrating its 32nd birthday this month and everyone is invited to join the party! They'll be celebrating all month long with special deals revolving around the wonderful number 32. | Gardner Village | 05/01/12- 05/31/12 | West Jordan |
35th Annual Messiah Sing-inPresented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Abravanel Hall November 24-November 25, 2012 Fifty-eight years ago, Maurice Abravanel began his association and leadership of the Utah Symphony. He was said to be limitless. One of the first things he did was set about finding a group of singers that could undertake the great works that he had in store to perform with the orchestra. | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 11/24/12- 11/25/12 | Salt Lake City |
3rd Annual WTF! Wasatch Techno FestivalPresented by The Great Saltair at The Great Saltair June 23, 2012 Get ready for the 3rd Annual WTF! Wasatch Techno Festival featuring Spencer & Hill plus many more at Saltair! | The Great Saltair | 06/23/12 | Magna |
48 Hour Film Project Salt Lake CityPresented by 48 Hour Film Project at Megaplex 12 June 8-June 20, 2012 The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Salt Lake City on the weekend of June. Filmmakers from all over the state of Utah will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world. | 48 Hour Film Project | 06/08/12- 06/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
| 53rd Annual Salute to Youth | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 09/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
5th Annual Spring Yoga Retreat Presented by Alta Lodge at Alta Lodge May 25-May 27, 2012 Spring time in the Wasatch makes the perfect time and place for our three-day yoga retreat with Kim Lynn and Brande Lacasse. | Alta Lodge | 05/25/12- 05/27/12 | Alta |
| 63rd Annual Concert | Salt Lake Symphonic Choir | 05/25/12 | Sandy |
| 63rd Annual Spring Concert | Salt Lake Symphonic Choir | 05/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
8th Annual FiestaPresented by Utah Cultural Celebration Center at Utah Cultural Celebration Center June 2, 2012 Come join the celebration with authentic Mexican food, song, dance, art exhibitions, and children's activities. And let's not forget the fireworks at dusk! This year's Fiesta promises to be a great time for children of all ages. | Utah Cultural Celebration Center | 06/02/12 | West Valley City |
9 to 5 the MusicalPresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre August 15-September 29, 2012 Dolly Parton's sparkling musical comedy garnered 4 Tony nominations. A showstopper, plenty of sassy tunes and soul-filled ballads, plenty of laughter, plenty of heart! This full musical remake of the iconic movie is just plain fun, three unlikely friends conspire to take over the company. Music and lyrics by the irrepressible Dolly Parton. | Hale Centre Theatre | 08/15/12- 09/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
: Easy HerbsPresented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park May 17, 2012 Herbs are a great addition to any waterwise landscape. Learn from Joy which herbs grow well here and how to use them. Taught by: Joy Bossi of "Joy in the Garden," KNRS radio program. Held in the Education Center at Conservation Garden Park (8275 S. 1300 W., West Jordan, UT). This class is free, but seating is limited so register early. | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | 05/17/12 | West Jordan |
| : Effective Methods for Controlling Weeds | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | 08/23/12 | West Jordan |
| : The Best New Perennials | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | 06/09/12 | West Jordan |
A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Mountain West Ballet at Sandy City Amphitheater May 18-May 21, 2012 Join Mountain West Ballet for the much-loved comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, based on the popular work by William Shakespeare. This timelessly popular tale of fantasy and foolery involves fairies, sprites, woodland creatures, mixed up humans, and love-sick donkeys. | Mountain West Ballet | 05/18/12- 05/21/12 | Sandy |
| A Scottish Symphony | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 11/30/12- 12/01/12 | Salt Lake City |
A Tribute to The BeatlesPresented by The Performer Studio at The Children's Theatre June 1-June 2, 2012 Our Big Student Concert each year is a tribute to an artist or band who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Students involved in the production study their music, learn how they got started, what inspired their songs, how they managed to stand the test of time and lastly, what they chose to do with their success. | The Performer Studio | 06/01/12- 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Acadamh Rinke | Murray City Cultural Arts | 08/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
Addiction IncorporatedPresented by Utah Film Center at Salt Lake City Library - Main Branch May 22, 2012 This is the true story of Victor DeNoble, one of the most important and influential whistleblowers of all time. In the '80s, DeNoble was a research scientist at a major tobacco company, where he was tasked with finding a substitute for nicotine that would not cause heart attacks. | Utah Film Center | 05/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic and DJ Big WizPresented by In The Venue at In The Venue July 23, 2012 Enjoy a night of hip-hop when Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz raise the roof at In The Venue. | In The Venue | 07/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
| After School Storytime | Salt Lake City Public Library | 06/28/11- Ongoing | Salt Lake City |
| Afterimage: The Art of 337 | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 05/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
Age of ChampionsPresented by Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center at The City Library June 12, 2012 Age of Champions is the uplifting story of a group of athletes - a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, octogenarian swimmers, and team of basketball grandmothers - all chasing gold at the National Senior Games. Meet these passionate and inspiring competitors and discover what makes them tick. Join Kevin Kohl, PhD. student in the Department of Biology at University of Utah, following the film for a discussion of the physiology of aging and what the latest science tells... | Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center | 06/12/12 | Salt Lake City |
AidaPresented by Sandy City Amphitheater at Sandy City Amphitheater August 10-August 18, 2012 Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. | Sandy City Amphitheater | 08/10/12- 08/18/12 | Sandy |
AirportPresented by Utah Film Center at The Gallivan Center July 9, 2012 Nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, this engaging and glitzy drama spawned a new film genre - the disaster movie. In 12 harrowing hours at a major Midwestern airport, airport manager Mel Bakersfield must deal with a powerful blizzard, a blocked runway, a failing marriage, and a mentally disturbed passenger carrying a bomb. | Utah Film Center | 07/09/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Aliens: The Puppet Musical | Meat and Potato Theatre | 05/24/12- 06/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
All Horse Parade Presented by The Days of '47, Inc. at Sandy's South Towne Center July 10, 2012 People of all ages enjoy this parade's unique charm and the fact that only horse-related entries are invited to participate. Enjoy the excitement of tiny miniatures to National Champion giant draft horses, or entries from 4H youth groups to traditional riding groups including the National Pony Express Association. Watch riders in flashy costumes on their well-trained mounts. | The Days of '47, Inc. | 07/10/12 | Sandy |
| Alonzo Bodden | Wise Guys Comedy Club | 06/29/12 | West Valley City |
| Alyson Hagy: Boleto | The King's English Bookshop | 05/31/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Alyson Noel: Fated | The King's English Bookshop | 05/30/12 | Salt Lake City |
Amazing Me! Presented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 1, 2011-June 29, 2012 At Amazing Me!, a half-hour class for children, children will participate in variety of health, safety, and self-esteem building activities. | Discovery Gateway | 07/01/11- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
American Craft Beer WeekPresented by Epic Brewing Company at Salt Lake City Downtown May 14-May 18, 2012 American Craft Beer Week is coming and Epic Brewing Company will be hosting a series of events to celebrate Utah's growing obsession with craft beer. With four events spread out over seven days, from Salt Lake City to Ogden, craft beer lovers will have every opportunity to meet and greet Epic's award winning brewers and taste some delicious beer. | Epic Brewing Company | 05/14/12- 05/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
American OverturesPresented by West Valley Symphony at Granger High School Auditorium June 2, 2012 Highlighting the performance will be the premiere of a new work by conductor and composer Donny Gilbert, The Trail of Butch and Sundance. These days, Butch Cassidy might have trouble recognizing his hometown of Circleville, Utah. In 1969, when 20th Century Fox released its box office smash 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' reporters came to Cassidy's childhood home, looking for his family. They found Mrs. Lula Parker Betenson, 86, Butch's youngest sister. Among other things, she told... | West Valley Symphony | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
American OverturesPresented by West Valley Symphony at Granger High School Auditorium June 2, 2012 Highlighting the performance will be the premiere of a new work by conductor and composer Donny Gilbert, The Trail of Butch and Sundance. These days, Butch Cassidy might have trouble recognizing his hometown of Circleville, Utah. In 1969, when 20th Century Fox released its box office smash 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' reporters came to Cassidy's childhood home, looking for his family. They found Mrs. Lula Parker Betenson, 86, Butch's youngest sister. Among other things, she told... | West Valley Symphony | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
American West SymphonyPresented by Sandy City Amphitheater at Sandy City Amphitheater June 28, 2012 American West Symphony comes to the Amphitheater for its annual summer Pops Concert. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars. | Sandy City Amphitheater | 06/28/12 | Sandy |
An Acoustic Night of Musical Comedy with Marcus and GuyPresented by Wise Guys Comedy Club at Wise Guys Comedy Club - Trolley Square May 20, 2012 After beginning their performing careers in local bands, Marcus and Guy Seidel discovered comedy and then became friends, but that music bug never went away. Marcus, whose background was as a singer, and Guy, a guitar player, decided to try something new and different and apply Guy's musical skills with Marcus' singing and ability to do hundreds of impressions into a musical impression act that no one had ever seen. | Wise Guys Comedy Club | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
| An American in Paris | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 03/08/13- 03/09/13 | Salt Lake City |
An Evening with Collective SoulPresented by In The Venue at In The Venue June 19, 2012 Collective Soul will rock In The Venue June 19th when they perform "Dosage" in its entirety plus other hits and never-heard-before tunes. Don't miss out! | In The Venue | 06/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
An Evening with YanniPresented by MagicSpace Entertainment at Abravanel Hall July 12, 2012 His concerts are legendary. Yanni returns with a worldwide tour performing in over 60 concerts through the USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Puerto Rico and Panama over the past 10 months. This is Yanni as you know him best, performing his instrumental hits from shows that have become famous around the world. Fans will witness Yanni and his world-class musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece,... | MagicSpace Entertainment | 07/12/12 | Salt Lake City |
Ane BrunPresented by The State Room at The State Room May 19, 2012 Ane Brun is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist, born in Molde, Norway in 1976. Since 2003 she has recorded eight albums. | The State Room | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
Annual Performance GalaPresented by Ballet West at Grand America Hotel October 27, 2012 An evening to remember! This exclusive, one-night-only event presents exciting previews and showstoppers in a one-hour program. This is your opportunity to help raise the funds necessary to support Ballet West's education and outreach programs while experiencing the perfect evening of breath-taking performances. | Ballet West | 10/27/12 | Salt Lake City |
Annual Season Kick-Off GalaPresented by Empress Theatre at Hilton Salt Lake City Center October 17, 2012
Don’t miss the Empress Theatre’s annual Season Kick-Off Gala! Come enjoy an elegant dinner party, a preview of next year’s season, and annual awards show. Sign up for next year’s season tickets that night and get special pricing! Don’t worry about parking, it’s included!
Reservations are required, so reserve your seats by October 17th!
Tickets for the dinner will not be sold at the door!!!!! | Empress Theatre | 10/17/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Architecture Tours | Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center | 05/01/12- 12/30/12 | Salt Lake City |