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2012 Utah Arts Festival

Presented by Utah Arts Festival at Salt Lake City Downtown

June 21-June 24, 2012

Utah's biggest summer event, the 2012 Utah Arts Festival is set to run in downtown Salt Lake City on Library Square. For 36 years, the Utah Arts Festival has showcased the diverse talents of Utah's artistic community, while featuring outstanding artists from around the country. Opening night takes off with Texas singer and songwriter James McMurtry. For four days and night Festival guests can catch a full range ...More

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	Tell-a-friend "Who Likes Short Shorts?" Film Festival 2012 Presented by Who Likes Short Shorts? Film Festival at Post Theatre June 1-June 2, 2012 The "Who Likes Short Shorts?" Film Festival will once again be held at the Post Theater at Fort Douglas. This year big changes are in store for the festival as it transitions into a ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets "Y" Light Presented by The Off Broadway Theatre at The Off Broadway Theatre September 28-October 29, 2012 Back by popular demand, this OBT Halloween parody explores what life would be like for Mormon Vampires down at BYU, and how they would relate to their arch enemy Ute Indian tribe ...More
	Tell-a-friend 10th Annual Angel's Hands Motorcycle Ride and Car Show Presented by Angel's Hands Foundation at Murray City Parks July 1, 2012 The mission of AHF is simple, Improve the quality of life for individuals living with rare diseases. AHF supports families in a variety of ways. Assisting families with medical ...More
	Tell-a-friend 2001: A Space Odyssey Presented by Salt Lake Film Society at Tower Theatre August 24-August 26, 2012 Salt Lake Film Society presents as part of their Summer of 35 late night program, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Mankind finds a mysterious, obviously artificial, ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets 2012 All Stars Tour Presented by In The Venue at In The Venue August 10, 2012 Don't miss the 2012 All Stars Tour featuring Suicide Silence, Dance Gavin Dance, The Word Alive, I See Stars, A Skylit Drive , Winds Of Plague, Atilla, Stick To Your Guns, Stray From ...More
	Tell-a-friend 2012 Annual Gala Presented by Utah Museum of Contemporary Art at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art June 2, 2012 With five amazing exhibitions, live entertainment, an artisan meal, and the opportunity to dance until midnight, the UMOCA Gala is the most entertaining party of the year! It's an ...More
	Tell-a-friend 2012 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Presented 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 ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Yo Gotti Yo Gotti Presented by In The Venue at In The Venue May 31, 2012 Check out one of the hottest rappers when Yo Gotti brings his Road To Riches Tour featuring Zed Zilla to In The Venue.	In The Venue	05/31/12	Salt Lake City
Xanadu Xanadu Presented by SLCC Grand Theatre at SLCC Grand Theatre May 9-May 26, 2012 Based upon the 1980 cult classic, this musical focuses on a Greek muse, Clio, who descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest creation of his life, a roller disco. When Clio, disguised as an Australian roller girl named Kira, falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and Clio risks eternal banishment to the underworld.	SLCC Grand Theatre	05/09/12- 05/26/12	Salt Lake City
Women of Valor - In The Spirit of Service Women of Valor - In The Spirit of Service Presented by Repertory Dance Theatre at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center April 11-April 13, 2013 Women of commitment, dedication, and courage; women who serve as warriors and wives of warriors. The nurses, mechanics, engineers, and truck drivers.	Repertory Dance Theatre	04/11/13- 04/13/13	Salt Lake City
William Michals: Broadway In Concert William Michals: Broadway In Concert Presented by Pioneer Theatre Company at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center May 20, 2012 Broadway Baritone William Michals presents Broadway in Concert, a solo performance event, at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.	Pioneer Theatre Company	05/20/12	Salt Lake City
Wild Stampede 5K Run and Kids Dash Wild Stampede 5K Run and Kids Dash Presented by Utah's Hogle Zoo at Utah's Hogle Zoo September 29, 2012 Help save wildlife! Put on your running shoes and join us for a fun 5k fundraiser! The Utah Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, in partnership with Utah's Hogle Zoo and along with Sports Am L.L.C., is proud to host our third annual "Wild Stampede- 5K Run and Walk for Wildlife".	Utah's Hogle Zoo	09/29/12	Salt Lake City
Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Presented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library April 24-May 16, 2012 Attention all wigglers! Join them in their auditorium for Wiggle Worms. This is a lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to 2.5 years of age and their families.	Murray Public Library	04/24/12- 05/16/12	Salt Lake City
Wiggle Worms Wiggle Worms Presented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library June 19-July 25, 2012 Attention all wigglers! Join them in their auditorium. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Wiggle Worms. This is a lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to 2.5 years of age and their families.	Murray Public Library	06/19/12- 07/25/12	Salt Lake City
Wicked-er: It's Not Easy Being Green Wicked-er: It's Not Easy Being Green Presented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse August 30-November 10, 2012 They're going to the magical land of Oz, and they couldn't be more excited! There's a new villain in town who's even worse than the Wicked Witch. The witch will have no choice but to team up with her former enemies to fight the new villain. This promises to bring big laughs next year.	Desert Star Playhouse	08/30/12- 11/10/12	Salt Lake City
Wicked Wicked Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre July 18-August 26, 2012 Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.	Broadway Across America - Utah	07/18/12- 08/26/12	Salt Lake City
Whitechapel Whitechapel Presented by In The Venue at In The Venue July 5, 2012 Don't miss Whitechapel and guests Upon A Burning Body when they unleash their death metal at In The Venue!	In The Venue	07/05/12	Salt Lake City
White Party White Party Presented by The Paper Moon at The Paper Moon June 1, 2012 This event kicks off PRIDE weekend with the Moon's Annual White Party. If you have never been to this event before, then put this bad boy on your bucket list. The biggest black light party of the year! So throw on some white, grab your glow sticks, and if you dare lather yourself in the glow in the dark paint, you're ready to party like a rock star.	The Paper Moon	06/01/12	Salt Lake City
Westminster Hosts GE Capital Banking on Women Graduation Westminster Hosts GE Capital Banking on Women Graduation Presented by Westminster College at Westminster College May 16, 2012 Westminster College is pleased to host a graduation celebration for the 2011?2012 GE Capital Banking on Women class in the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business Auditorium. The event will include a graduation ceremony, panel discussion with participants and program introduction to interested women entrepreneurs.	Westminster College	05/16/12	Salt Lake City
Water Music Water Music Presented by Utah Symphony \| Utah Opera at Abravanel Hall January 4-January 5, 2013 A production of Water Music featuring Ralph Matson, Violin and Nicholas McGegan, Guest Conductor.	Utah Symphony \| Utah Opera	01/04/13- 01/05/13	Salt Lake City
Water Book Signing Water Book Signing Presented by Central Gallery at Central Gallery May 18, 2012 Local artist Lyndy Lovelady and 40 year native of Utah will show her series of illustrations under the theme "Water". Her book signing of accompanying award winning published poems depict vivid and vibrant adventures of earthly waterscapes with sunsets, red rock land formations or High Utah mountains with rolling skies.	Central Gallery	05/18/12	Salt Lake City
Wade in the Music' Wade in the Music' Presented by The Salt Lake Men's Choir at Libby Gardner Hall - University of Utah June 8, 2012 The Salt Lake Men's Choir's mission is to perform and expand men's choral literature, provide opportunities for self-expression, build bridges of understanding and tolerance among diverse communities through music and provide positive social and spiritual support for its members.	The Salt Lake Men's Choir	06/08/12	Salt Lake City
Voices Of The Civil War Voices Of The Civil War Presented by This is the Place Heritage Park at This is the Place Heritage Park August 10-August 11, 2012 Have you ever wanted to take a step back in time and experience life during the Civil War? Join them for a Civil War Event you'll never forget! You will learn what life was like for the civilians as they helped gather donations for the weary armies.	This is the Place Heritage Park	08/10/12- 08/11/12	Salt Lake City
VIVA Z-Rock Fest VIVA Z-Rock Fest Presented by The Gallivan Center at The Gallivan Center June 2, 2012 94.9 Z-Rock presents the VIVA Z-Rock Fest June 2nd at Gallivan Center. This year come rock out with Royal Bliss, King Niko, Hour 13, Codi Jordan, Natural Roots, Samuel Smith Band, American Hitmen, the Unread, and more!	The Gallivan Center	06/02/12	Salt Lake City
Venture Outdoors Festiva Venture Outdoors Festiva Presented by Millcreek Township Venture Outdoors Festival at Canyon Rim Park June 16, 2012 The event will feature activities for all ages and highlight the best places to hike, camp, and play in the great outdoors. The event is free and open to everyone. Highlights will also include live music, food from local restaurants, and hands-on recreational clinics.	Millcreek Township Venture Outdoors Festival	06/16/12	Salt Lake City
Vans Warped Tour Vans Warped Tour Presented by United Concerts at Utah State Fairpark June 16, 2012 Vans Warped Tour 2012 is kicking off in Salt Lake City.	United Concerts	06/16/12	Salt Lake City
Valient Thorr Valient Thorr Presented by In The Venue at In The Venue June 28, 2012 Metal band Valient Thorr will rock In The Venue with guests Holy Grail, Royal Thunder, and The Kickass. Don't miss out!	In The Venue	06/28/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Princess Pageant Utah Princess Pageant Presented by Princess of America at Historic Murray Theatre June 29-June 30, 2012 This pageant is for all Utah girls ages 3-18.	Princess of America	06/29/12- 06/30/12	Murray
Utah Pride Festival Utah Pride Festival Presented by Utah Pride Center at Salt Lake City and County Building June 1-June 3, 2012 2012 Utah Pride Festival Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3 Friday, June 1, 2012	Utah Pride Center	06/01/12- 06/03/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Lawyers for the Arts Art and the Law: Documentaries Utah Lawyers for the Arts Art and the Law: Documentaries Presented by Utah Museum of Contemporary Art at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art May 26, 2012 Get the inside scoop on legal issues you may encounter in producing documentary films, including relevant considerations in organizing a production entity, fundamental models of financing for independent films, copyrights and clearances, fair use, basic personnel contracts, and concepts of privacy, publicity and defamation.	Utah Museum of Contemporary Art	05/26/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Blaze vs. San Antonio Talons Utah Blaze vs. San Antonio Talons Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena May 26, 2012 Be at EnergySolutions Arena and check out the Utah Blaze when they battle the San Antonio Talons!	EnergySolutions Arena	05/26/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Blaze vs. Georgia Force Utah Blaze vs. Georgia Force Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena June 23, 2012 The Utah Blaze will take on the Georgia Rush at EnergySolutions Arena. Don't miss any of the hard-hitting action!	EnergySolutions Arena	06/23/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Blaze vs. Cleveland Gladiators Utah Blaze vs. Cleveland Gladiators Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena June 13, 2012 Come support the Utah Blaze when they battle the Cleveland Gladiators at EnergySolutions Arena!	EnergySolutions Arena	06/13/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Blaze vs. Chicago Rush Utah Blaze vs. Chicago Rush Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena June 9, 2012 Come out and root for the Utah Blaze when they go head-to-head with the Chicago Rush at EnergySolutions Arena!	EnergySolutions Arena	06/09/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Blaze vs. Arizona Rattlers Utah Blaze vs. Arizona Rattlers Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena May 19, 2012 Don't miss the arena football action when the Utah Blaze take on the Arizona Rattlers at EnergySolutions Arena!	EnergySolutions Arena	05/19/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Baseball vs. Stanford Utah Baseball vs. Stanford Presented by University of Utah Athletics at Spring Mobile Ballpark May 18, 2012 Come and watch as Utah Baseball will take on Stanford at Spring Mobile Ballpark.	University of Utah Athletics	05/18/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Baseball vs. Stanford Utah Baseball vs. Stanford Presented by University of Utah Athletics at Spring Mobile Ballpark May 19, 2012 Come and watch as Utah Baseball will take on Stanford at Spring Mobile Ballpark.	University of Utah Athletics	05/19/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Baseball vs. Stanford Utah Baseball vs. Stanford Presented by University of Utah Athletics at Spring Mobile Ballpark May 20, 2012 Come and watch as Utah Baseball will take on Stanford at Spring Mobile Ballpark.	University of Utah Athletics	05/20/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Arts Festival Utah Arts Festival Presented by Utah Arts Festival at Library Square June 21-June 24, 2012 Don't miss one of the most looked forward to events of the Salt Lake City summer!	Utah Arts Festival	06/21/12- 06/24/12	Salt Lake City
Utah Architects and Sanborn Maps Utah Architects and Sanborn Maps Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery June 22-August 5, 2012 This exhibition features the Capitol Competition drawings of Richard Kletting (1858-1943), and the Harvard drawings of Salt Lake City-born architect Lloyd Snedaker (1905-1989). Originally from Germany, Kletting was informally known as "The Dean of Utah Architecture." His first commission in Salt Lake City was the University of Deseret, which is now the University of Utah.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	06/22/12- 08/05/12	Salt Lake City
Urban Challenge Utah Urban Challenge Utah Presented by Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah at The Gallivan Center June 9, 2012 Utah's toughest, wackiest competitors will take to the streets of Salt Lake, navigating their way to different landmarks and local businesses, where they will complete tasks that challenge the body, mind and senses. Participants can run, bike or use public transportation to get from one challenge to the next.	Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah	06/09/12	Salt Lake City
URBAN ART - Summer Teen Workshop, grades 10-12 URBAN ART - Summer Teen Workshop, grades 10-12 Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square July 16-July 20, 2012 Every so often you see something original an otherwise empty wall—a piece of “urban art” that brings color, curiosity and originality to a cityscape. Most times the artist worked without being paid, just for the opportunity of making a moment, a surprise, a gift to an overlooked site.	The Leonardo at Library Square	07/16/12- 07/20/12	Salt Lake City
Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Presented by Salt Lake City Public Library at The City Library May 31, 2012 Mann writes about the Americas, post-Columbus' voyage in 1492, explaining that it was the year that followed his arrival that drastically changed the world. The journey across the Atlantic was the beginning of a new existence, according to Mann; it was the greatest event in the history of life since the death of the dinosaurs.	Salt Lake City Public Library	05/31/12	Salt Lake City
Twiztid Twiztid Presented by In The Venue at In The Venue May 16, 2012 Juggalos get ready for a night with Twiztid and guests KMK, Blaze and Big B at In The Venue!	In The Venue	05/16/12	Salt Lake City
Transit of Venus Transit of Venus Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center at Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center June 5, 2012 Join them for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the planet Venus passing directly between the Sun and the Earth. Make a date to watch this event live through Sun Safe telescopes from the Museum's terraces.	Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center	06/05/12	Salt Lake City
Trampled By Turtles Trampled By Turtles Presented by The Depot at The Depot May 19, 2012 Trampled by Turtles will bring their speedgrass to The Depot. Come check them out with special guest Brown Bird!	The Depot	05/19/12	Salt Lake City
Toxic Holocaust Toxic Holocaust Presented by Kilby Court at Kilby Court May 27, 2012 Toxic Holocaust and guests Midnight will unleash their metal sounds at Kilby Court. Don't miss out!	Kilby Court	05/27/12	Salt Lake City
Today's Classics Today's Classics Presented by Art at the Main at Art at the Main May 14-June 9, 2012 Working like the master painters of the Renaissance, Salt Lake artist Sandy Fullmer layers oil paint until it glows with color and light and creates a sensual experience for the viewer. Her latest still lifes and landscapes are featured at Art at the Main gallery, on the ground floor of the main Salt Lake City Library.	Art at the Main	05/14/12- 06/09/12	Salt Lake City
Time Capsule: A Century of Dance Time Capsule: A Century of Dance Presented by Repertory Dance Theatre at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center November 16-November 17, 2012 A guided tour through a 100 year legacy of dance, this family-friendly concert is an evolving multi-media retrospective, paying homage to the ingenuity, creativity and inventive spirit of legendary 20th century choreographers. Covering everything from the early years of modern dance to today's finest choreographers, this one of a kind performance not only lives, but breathes, sweats, and leaps.	Repertory Dance Theatre	11/16/12- 11/17/12	Salt Lake City
Thrice Thrice Presented by In The Venue at In The Venue June 7, 2012 Catch Thrice live when they bring their tour to In The Venue! The band will be taking a break after this tour, so you don't want to miss out!	In The Venue	06/07/12	Salt Lake City
This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square January 13-May 31, 2012 A new traveling exhibition presenting this historic struggle through the lenses of nine activist photographers. Free audio guide and docent tours.	The Leonardo at Library Square	01/13/12- 05/31/12	Salt Lake City
Third World Third World Presented by Utah Arts Festival Gallery at Utah Arts Festival Gallery June 21, 2012 Third World is one of the longest running Reggae bands. Formed in 1973, the group has released 23 albums as well as solo projects from Lead Singer Bunny Rugs and Guitarist Stephen 'Cat' Coore.	Utah Arts Festival Gallery	06/21/12	Salt Lake City
Third Saturday Contra Dance Third Saturday Contra Dance Presented by Wasatch Contras at Ladies Literary Club May 19, 2012 Lively traditional music by Two Cents.	Wasatch Contras	05/19/12	Salt Lake City
Third Saturday Art Activity for Families: Found Object Sculpture Third Saturday Art Activity for Families: Found Object Sculpture Presented by Utah Museum of Fine Arts at Utah Museum of Fine Arts May 19, 2012 Explore our newly installed Modern and Contemporary Art gallery and see sculptures made from rubber, Plexiglas, cardboard, and pins. Create your own sculpture from everyday materials.	Utah Museum of Fine Arts	05/19/12	Salt Lake City
Third Saturday Art Activity for Families: Ancient Jewelry Third Saturday Art Activity for Families: Ancient Jewelry Presented by Utah Museum of Fine Arts at Utah Museum of Fine Arts June 16, 2012 Their newly installed Mesoamerican and Egyptian galleries are filled with beautiful ancient jewelry. Be inspired by the mysterious scarab or the foreboding bat and make your own version of these ancient amulets.	Utah Museum of Fine Arts	06/16/12	Salt Lake City
The Underground Rebels Tour 2012 ft. Potluck The Underground Rebels Tour 2012 ft. Potluck Presented by The Complex at The Complex June 10, 2012 Jokers Wild Ent. presents The Underground Rebels Tour 2012 featuring Potluck and guests Kung Fu Vampire, DGAF and local artists in The Grand at The Complex. Don't miss this night of hip-hop!	The Complex	06/10/12	Salt Lake City
The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk Presented by Murray City Cultural Arts at Murray Park June 29, 2012 Come and enjoy a puppet play of The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk at the park.	Murray City Cultural Arts	06/29/12	Salt Lake City