| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 2012 Living Traditions FestivalPresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 18-May 20, 2012 The Salt Lake City Arts Council is pleased to present the Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living traditions brings people together to honour the diversity and cultural traditions of thier community. | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/18/12-
05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Living Traditions Festival: Ana TijouxPresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 18, 2012 Regarded by many as the best rapper in the Spanish Language, Ana Tijoux's career has spanned 10 years of pure hits. Born in France- where her parents were exiled during the military dictatorship in their native Chile- Tijoux became a household name in Chile with her first band, Makiza, as well as voicing the main character in the popular animated series Los Pulentos. | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Living Traditions Festival: Bettye LavettePresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 19, 2012 Bettye LaVette stormed into the R&B Top 10 with her very first recording, 1962's "My Man-He's A Lovin' Man." Although she would hit the lower and mid-range of the R&B charts five more times through 1982, for the better part of forty years LaVette toiled away in obscurity, slowly fading from the consciousness of all but hardcore soul collectors. | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Living Traditions Festival: Charlie MusselwhitePresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 20, 2012 Harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite's life reads like a classic blues song: born in Mississippi, raised in Memphis and schooled on the South Side of Chicago. A groundbreaking recording artist since the 1960s, Musselwhite continues to create trailblazing music while remaining firmly rooted in the blues. | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
2012 Living Traditions Festival: Mexican Institute of SoundPresented by Salt Lake City Arts Council at Washington Square May 18, 2012 Camilo Lara never set out with the intention of taking his personal musical career very seriously. Now, five years into his career, Lara is building upon the momentum of Mexican Institute of Sound's third release, Soy Sauce. The album traverses Lara's wild musical imagination with a witty sense of humor- whether it's converting the traditional sounds of cumbia to a full-on electronic dance track, paying tribute to hip hop luminaries De La Soul or N.W.A with Mexican sonidos or singing a love... | Salt Lake City Arts Council | 05/18/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| 63rd Annual Spring Concert | Salt Lake Symphonic Choir | 05/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
Armed Forces DayPresented by Tracy Aviary at Tracy Aviary May 19, 2012 As a thank you from Tracy Aviary, all military personnel, veterans and their immediate family will receive on Armed Forces Day. | Tracy Aviary | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
Armed Forces Day Concert 2012Presented by Choral Arts Society of Utah at The Gallivan Center May 19, 2012 Music Director Sterling Poulson and the Choral Arts Society of Utah invite you to an evening dedicated to honoring our men and women in the Armed Forces. The event begins at 4:00pm with a performance by Joshua Creek, followed by Caleb Chapman and the Voodoo Orchestra at 5:30pm. The Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band, with conductor CW2 Denny Saunders takes the stage with the Choral Arts Society of Utah at 7:30pm. The concert includes a Variety of American Music, including the great Patriotic... | Choral Arts Society of Utah | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
Arthritis and You: Solutions to Keep You MovingPresented by Salt Lake Regional Medical Center at Moreau Building Auditorium June 22, 2012 For many arthritis sufferers, nothing is more painful than giving up the activities they enjoy. Fortunately, that doesn't have to be the case. Join Jeremy McCandless, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, as he provides expert insight about how to maintain an active lifestyle while living with arthritis. | Salt Lake Regional Medical Center | 06/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
| As Long As I'm Singing | Murray City Cultural Arts | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Author Steve Berry | I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Award Presentation and Performance of Man of La ManchaPresented by Pioneer Theatre Company at Pioneer Theatre Company - The Loge Gallery May 4-May 19, 2012 Man of La Mancha is a story of swashbuckling imagination, romance and adventure, as Don Quixote de la Mancha ardently pursues the quest of his "Impossible Dream" in the face of all the obstacles the world can put before him. Also includes musical favorites "Dulcinea," "Little Bird, Little Bird," and "I, Don Quixote." | Pioneer Theatre Company | 05/04/12-
05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
B.D. Howes BandPresented by Murray City Cultural Arts at Murray Park July 31, 2012 Four experienced musicians combining individual talents to compose slice-of-life tunes. The B. D. Howes Band brings enjoyable Adult Contemporary-Soft Rock music that sounds like vintage, blues-based, 60s-classic rock, with a light-dusting of southwest blues.
Located at Murray Park Pavilion #5. | Murray City Cultural Arts | 07/31/12 | Salt Lake City |
Bach and MendelssohnPresented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Abravanel Hall September 28-September 29, 2012 A production of Bach and Mendelssohn featuring Erin Morley, Soprano, Colin Balzer, Tenor and Thierry Fischer, conductor. | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 09/28/12-
09/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Ballet Under the StarsPresented by Murray City Cultural Arts at Murray Park Amphitheater July 13-July 14, 2012 Their emphasis centers on the development of the child. Proper technique is important in the development of any dancer. With their adaptation of the Russian Method of ballet, they at the Centre have gained an extended appreciation of the part physics play in proper balance of the body. | Murray City Cultural Arts | 07/13/12-
07/14/12 | Salt Lake City |
Ballroom with a TwistPresented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Abravanel Hall February 1-February 2, 2013 If you're a Dancing with the Stars fan, the you'll love Ballroom with a Twist! Conceived and choreographed by Emmy-nominated dancer Louis van Amstel, dance pros from the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars as well as finalists from American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance join the Utah Symphony for an unforgettable evening of extravagant costumes, exciting music, and electrifying performances. | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 02/01/13-
02/02/13 | Salt Lake City |
Beethoven Cycle ConcludesPresented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Abravanel Hall May 25-May 26, 2012 The Cycle ends at the beginning. Beethoven wrote his 1st Symphony around the turn of the 19th century and though it owes something to his predecessors, namely Haydn, it also contains the seeds of his future mastery of the form. The final Masterworks program also features Charles Ives' ingenious Variations on America and the massive scale and dazzling orchestration of the Alpine Symphony by Richard Strauss. Both works highlight the virtuosity of the Utah Symphony and bring Maestro... | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 05/25/12-
05/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
Ben HowardPresented by The Depot at The Depot September 30, 2012 Acoustic singer and songwriter Ben Howard will perform live at The Depot. Don't miss this show! | The Depot | 09/30/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Bengt Washburn | Wise Guys Comedy Club | 06/21/12-
06/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
Benjamin Busch: Dust to DustPresented by The King's English Bookshop at The King's English Bookshop May 23, 2012 Actor, U.S. Marine and author Benjamin Busch will read from and sign his beautifully written memoir, Dust to Dust, which moves from Busch's boyhood in rural New York to his deployment as an infantry officer during the worst of the Iraq war. | The King's English Bookshop | 05/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
Bill Davis TrioPresented by Heart and Soul at Liberty Senior Center May 24, 2012 Come on down and enjoy Hits of Yesterday, performed by the Bill Davis Trio. This is a Heart and Soul performance. | Heart and Soul | 05/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
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