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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
SALT LAKE 2002 VISITORS CENTER - ONGOING OLYMPIC EXHIBITS SALT LAKE 2002 VISITORS CENTER - ONGOING OLYMPIC EXHIBITS at Olympic Cauldron Park January 29-December 31, 2012 Olympic Cauldron Park, University of Utah		01/29/12- 12/31/12	Salt Lake City
Sugar House Art Walk Sugar House Art Walk at Sugar Space Studio for the Arts April 13-June 8, 2012 The newly formed Sugar House Art Walk Association will be hosting a monthly Art WALK the 2nd Friday of each month beginning April 13 from 6-9pm and conclude with refreshments, music and entertainment at Sugar Space, 616 Wilmington Ave. We plan to show the Sundance movie “Love Free or Die” at 9:00pm and 11:00pm. Seating is limited and the $7 movie tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting our web site		04/13/12- 06/08/12	Salt Lake City
Grupo Niche Grupo Niche at Club Karamba May 18, 2012 Get ready for a night of salsa music when Grupo Niche perform live at Club Karamba!		05/18/12	Salt Lake City
Graffiti6 Graffiti6 at Urban Lounge June 16, 2012 Treat yourself to a night of pop, psychedelia, R&B and British Northern Soul when Graffiti6 performs live at Urban Lounge.		06/16/12	Salt Lake City
Independence Day Weekend Celebration Independence Day Weekend Celebration at The Palladium July 6, 2012 Come and enjoy the Independence Day Weekend Celebration at The Palladium.		07/06/12	Salt Lake City
48 Hour Film Project Salt Lake City 48 Hour Film Project Salt Lake City Presented 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
Spring Exhibition Spring Exhibition Presented by Alpine Art at Alpine Art May 18-June 11, 2012 Spring Exhibition works from local artists that evoke the colors, scenery, and emotion of springtime in the Mountain-West. This show aims to capture the joy of returning to our outdoor lives, and how natural vibrance catalyses new artistic creation.	Alpine Art	05/18/12- 06/11/12	Salt Lake City
300 Plates 300 Plates Presented 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
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
Daughtry Daughtry Presented by ArtTix at Abravanel Hall June 5, 2012 Don't miss Daughtry live at Abravanel Hall.	ArtTix	06/05/12	Salt Lake City
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Presented by ArtTix at Abravanel Hall October 22, 2012 In 1972, Ian wrote the music (and the lyrics which were credited at the time to the fictitious character, 8 year-old Gerald Bostock, whose parents lied about his age) and recorded with Jethro Tull, Thick As A Brick. The record became a number one Billboard album and enjoyed huge commercial success in most countries of the world. The album featured only one song, lasting nearly 45 minutes. To accommodate the album on LP vinyl and cassette, the seamless track was split on both sides of the...	ArtTix	10/22/12	Salt Lake City
Poetry and Prose Potluck Poetry and Prose Potluck Presented by Babcock Performing Readers at Union Building - University of Utah May 17, 2012 Rather than food, members bring a short poem or prose piece, original or by a favored author, to read before an appreciative audience. This evening is a perennial favorite. At this event talent is discovered and shared, so leave shyness at home and become a star. Every member is eligible but time is limited. Keep your piece to five minutes or less.	Babcock Performing Readers	05/17/12	Salt Lake City
Innovations 2012 Innovations 2012 Presented by Ballet West at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center May 18-May 26, 2012 At the Rose Wagner Performing Arts CenterSince its inception, Ballet West's Innovations has become a platform for some of America's most up-and-coming choreographers. This year's Innovations will spotlight new works by Ballet West artists, an expanded version of Principal Artist Michael Bearden's Descent, and the return of Susan Shields' vibrant Grand Synthesis.	Ballet West	05/18/12- 05/26/12	Salt Lake City
The Lottery The Lottery Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre November 2-November 10, 2012 Based on Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" isone of the most famous short stories in American literature, this world premiere by former Ballet West resident choreographers Val Caniparoli tells the story of a quiet American town with a startling and frightening secret.	Ballet West	11/02/12- 11/10/12	Salt Lake City
Annual Performance Gala Annual Performance Gala Presented 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
The Nutcracker The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre November 30-December 29, 2012 Ballet West rings in the holidays with the 57th edition of Willam Christensen's beloved production of "The Nutcracker." Tschaikovsky's timeless score, brilliant costumes, sets and choreography, come together to create a magical storybook world.	Ballet West	11/30/12- 12/29/12	Salt Lake City
Cinderella Cinderella Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre February 14-February 23, 2013 Don't miss the most famous curfew in history. Join Ballet West for the sparkling new production of Sir Frederick Ashton's "Cinderella." Complete with an enchanting score by Sergei Prokofiev, this classic fairytale is filled with romance and comedy, mesmerizing dance, and fun for the entire family.	Ballet West	02/14/13- 02/23/13	Salt Lake City
The Itals The Itals Presented by Bar Deluxe at Bar Deluxe May 30, 2012 Treat yourself to a night of roots reggae when The Itals perform live at Bar Deluxe.	Bar Deluxe	05/30/12	Salt Lake City
Booking a Brouhaha Booking a Brouhaha Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery May 4-June 17, 2012 Book Arts Program students trigger quite a commotion as they showcase the final editions and ingenious bookwork created as part of spring semester's Artists' Books class. Revel in the design, writing, and craft that coalesce to produce a bit of everything from one-of-a-kind masterpieces to democratic multiples. As the world of the printed page explodes in different directions, these students utilize the ensuing pandemonium to instigate stunning innovations in the art of the book.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	05/04/12- 06/17/12	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
Purposeful Chance in Contemporary Artists' Books Purposeful Chance in Contemporary Artists' Books Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Book Arts Studio June 28, 2012 Robin Price delivers an illustrated lecture exploring the use of chance in artists' books - in concept and or execution - and examines earlier twentieth century precedents, particularly the print and book work of John Cage.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	06/28/12	Salt Lake City
Fighting Words: American Revolutionary War Pamphlets Fighting Words: American Revolutionary War Pamphlets Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery August 10-September 23, 2012 Before the first shots were fired at the battle of Lexington and Concord, American Colonists and British Imperialists had already begun to fight in print. Words could not win physical battles but they could fight on the ideological front. American and British pamphleteers struggled to determine the meaning of the revolution and what winning meant. Ultimately they would define what it meant to be an American.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	08/10/12- 09/23/12	Salt Lake City
Counterform: A Juried Show of Utah Book Work Counterform: A Juried Show of Utah Book Work Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery August 31-October 14, 2012 This returning exhibition showcases outstanding work produced by Utah's bookmakers. Open to professionals, amateurs, and students alike, this juried exhibition highlights the witty and the preposterous, the poignant and the sublime works of remarkable concept and design.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	08/31/12- 10/14/12	Salt Lake City
Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery September 28-November 25, 2012 Willard Marriott Library Book Arts Program presents Movable Books: Selections from the Rare Book Collections at Special Collections Gallery.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	09/28/12- 11/25/12	Salt Lake City
Herding Cats: The Wild World of Artists' Books Herding Cats: The Wild World of Artists' Books Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery September 28-November 25, 2012 Interpretations of The Artist's Book are nearly as numerous as those who create them; also abundant are the perspectives from which readers can view these works. This exhibition, with selections from the Marriott Library's fine art and rare collections, presents remarkable examples as viewed through the lenses of text and form, design and typography, binding craft and design, drawing and illustration, and printing technique.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	09/28/12- 11/25/12	Salt Lake City
Recent Work Recent Work Presented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Book Arts Studio November 1, 2012 Clifton Meador's recent work engages multiple modes of making: letterpress, offset lithography, print-on-demand services, and now ebooks to create artist's books. Clifton shows some of his newest works, performs readings from some of them, and discusses how choices in technology represent much more than simply choosing a way to make something.	Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library	11/01/12	Salt Lake City
Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre May 29-June 3, 2012 Do not miss the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning new musical inspired by the true story of four rock 'n' roll icons when it makes its Salt Lake City at Capitol Theatre.	Broadway Across America - Utah	05/29/12- 06/03/12	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
Bridge Over Barriers: The BOB Project Bridge Over Barriers: The BOB Project Presented by Brolly Arts at Salt Lake City, UT November 28, 2011-November 30, 2012 This is a public art project that strengthens community, reaches underserved populations, and results in a cultural treasure for Salt Lake City. This long term art project began in 2005 as part of an ongoing neighborhood beautification, community building and revitalization of Salt Lake City's west side. Phase I resulted in 16 mosaic columns representing the diversity of the community. Phase II completes one side of the underpass with Mother Earth. Phase III (slated for completion summer...	Brolly Arts	11/28/11- 11/30/12	Salt Lake City
Run for Refugees Run for Refugees Presented by Burma Humanitarian Mission at Jordan Park June 23, 2012 Join the inaugural Run for Refugees, a fun and family oriented 5k fun run and walk to benefit the Myanmar Indigenous Community of Utah.	Burma Humanitarian Mission	06/23/12	Salt Lake City
Crossing Midnight Crossing Midnight Presented by Burma Humanitarian Mission at The City Library June 19, 2012 The award winning documentary, Crossing Midnight, is set on the border of Thailand and eastern Burma. Crossing Midnight tells the story of a remarkable community of refugees from Burma working against incredible odds to help their own.	Burma Humanitarian Mission	06/19/12	Salt Lake City
Street Dogs Street Dogs Presented by Burts Tiki Lounge at Burts Tiki Lounge May 25, 2012 Enjoy a night of punk rock music when Street Dogs and guests The Aggrolites and Old Man Markley hit Burts Tiki Lounge.	Burts Tiki Lounge	05/25/12	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
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts Presented by Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts at Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts June 28, 2011 - Ongoing The Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts houses the State Folk Arts Collection (exhibited free of charge) as well as the offices of the Utah Arts Council's Folk Arts Program. The Folk Arts Program offers a variety of services ranging from grants that are available to folk, traditional and ethnic artists and community groups to free public events that feature demonstrations and performances of Utah folk artists in exhibit, concert and festival settings. The Utah State Folklife Archive, a...	Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts	06/28/11- Ongoing	Salt Lake City
Madeleine Festival Concert Madeleine Festival Concert Presented by Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine at The Cathedral of the Madeleine May 20, 2012 Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine presents Madeleine Festival Concert at The Cathedral of the Madeleine.	Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine	05/20/12	Salt Lake City
Armed Forces Day Concert 2012 Armed Forces Day Concert 2012 Presented 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
City Art Reading Series City Art Reading Series Presented by City Art at Salt Lake City Library - Main Branch June 13, 2012 Readings by poets, writers, and musicians are held the first three Wednesdays of the month at the Salt Lake City Library downtown, Rooms A and B downstairs.	City Art	06/13/12	Salt Lake City
The Princess Bridesmaid The Princess Bridesmaid Presented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse March 29-June 9, 2012 Every time they do a Princess Bride joke in one of their shows, the audience erupts with laughter. So it was a no-brainer to give the Desert Star treatment to this beloved family classic.	Desert Star Playhouse	03/29/12- 06/09/12	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
My Big Fat Utah Christmas: A New Holiday Comedy My Big Fat Utah Christmas: A New Holiday Comedy Presented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse November 15, 2012-January 5, 2013 My Big Utah Wedding' has been a huge hit with Desert Star audiences. So they're doing a new show with the same characters, only this time they're dealing with all their nutty relatives coming to town for the holidays. It's going to be a lot of fun, but with some heartwarming moments.	Desert Star Playhouse	11/15/12- 01/05/13	Salt Lake City
The Addams Family Home Evening The Addams Family Home Evening Presented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse June 14-August 25, 2012 Their audiences love it when they make references to Utah culture in their shows. If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? This mash-up of monsters and Utah culture, with some over-the-top Desert Star comedy, will have everyone rolling in the aisles.	Desert Star Playhouse	06/14/12- 08/25/12	Salt Lake City
Curious Science Investigators Curious Science Investigators Presented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 2, 2011-June 30, 2012 In this half-hour workshop, children will uncover mysteries of the world by finding evidence, conducting experiments and drawing conclusions.	Discovery Gateway	07/02/11- 06/30/12	Salt Lake City
Amazing Me! 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
Little Scientist Little Scientist Presented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 7, 2011-June 28, 2012 At Little Scientist, a half-hour class for children ages 2-5 years, children are encouraged to ask questions about nature and to seek answers by collecting things, counting and measuring, making observations, and experimenting.	Discovery Gateway	07/07/11- 06/28/12	Salt Lake City
Creative Kids Creative Kids Presented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 6, 2011-June 27, 2012 Children can explore their inner artist through creative work with a variety of materials, including paint, clay, and glue at Creative Kids, a half-hour class for children ages 2-5 years.	Discovery Gateway	07/06/11- 06/27/12	Salt Lake City
Annual Season Kick-Off Gala Annual Season Kick-Off Gala Presented 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
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena August 21, 2012 Don't miss an electrifying production that unfolds inside the creative mind of Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour By Cirque du Soleil stops at EnergySolutions Arena!	EnergySolutions Arena	08/21/12	Salt Lake City
Nickelback Nickelback Presented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena June 12, 2012 Get ready to rock with Nickelback when their Here and Now Tour 2012 with guests Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days hits EnergySolutions Arena.	EnergySolutions Arena	06/12/12	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 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