From the Utah Shakespeare Festival to the Harvest Moon Celebration to Ballet West, September activities & theater give many ways to engage in local Utah. Activities July 9 – September 24 New Roots Farmers Market at Central Park. This Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7:30pm at South Salt Lake’s Central Park, 2797 S 200 E. New Roots is a national program in … [Read more...]
Utah Opera’s The Little Prince
The beloved story of The Little Prince comes to life as a new production from Utah Opera. Rachel Portman and Nicholas Wright’s The Little Prince presented by the Utah Opera will open January 19 and play through January 27. Meanwhile, Utah Opera Production Studios is busy building sets and creating costumes that are sure to transform the artistic visions of … [Read more...]
Summer Concert Season, Red Butte Plant Sale, Moab Arts Festival and Utah Theater
May 11th: Excellence in the Community Concert Series with Better Off With the Blues at 7pm. The concert series is free to the public. For all dates click here. May 11th: Yellowstone to Uintas Connection - Wildlife Migration Corridors. Presented by Wasatch Packtivists at the Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S in Library Room B. This presentation is about the work to … [Read more...]
What is Mystery Escape Room? And Why it’s such a big hit with families?
To prevent disappointment, my expectations were low. I had planned on 60 minutes of suffering to escape from a room I was not familiar with. I was prepared to accept whatever fate awaited me in order to provide my nephews with a unique real-world (non-video game) experience—something truly lacking in the lives of kids these days. Upon entering Dr.Frankenstein's Chamber, it … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities, Holi Festival of Colors and Utah Theater
March: Since 2013, Red Butte Garden has been recognized as an Official Daffodil Display Garden. Visit the Garden this spring to see 450,000 blooming bulbs, of which 230,000 are daffodils. March 11th: 28th Annual Leprechaun Lope. The Annual Leprechaun Lope benefits Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. Dress in green to show your Irish spirit and watch for real leprechauns … [Read more...]
Red Butte Events, National Parks and Utah Theater
February 8th: Moab Music Festival Winterlude Concert at Dead Horse Point State Park. This free event will begin at noon and feature the University of Utah’s Michie Graduate String Quartet performing at the visitor center. A light lunch and optional guided trail walk (1 mile round trip) will follow. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat call the Moab Music Festival Box Office at … [Read more...]
The Bluff Balloon Festival, Theatre and Film, and Other Activities for January 2017
Wednesdays: $1 admission at Tracy Aviary every Wednesday from November through March. Visit the Aviary for $1 every Wednesday and explore the exhibits ranging from the Owl Forest to the Dabbling Duck Pond. January 13th-15th: Bluff International Balloon Festival. The 19th Annual Bluff Balloon Festival is scheduled for January. Take a scenic flight over southeast Utah as we … [Read more...]
This Christmas, Buy Experiences Not Things
Instead of buying gifts that will end up in the back of the closet collecting dust or hidden in a drawer, buy experiences instead. They can range in price from free to expensive. Red Butte Gardens has concerts and movies in the summertime. Don’t forget to bring your favorite bottle of wine and a picnic dinner. Also, the Natural History Museum right next door has year-round … [Read more...]
Places To Go and Things to See in Utah in December
Utah Activities in December December 3rd and 4th: Holiday Open House at Red Butte Garden. Find one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists including handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber art, candies, glass and more. Also enjoy free garden admission. For more information visit redbuttegarden.org/holiday-open-house. December 5th: Holiday Sing-A-Long. A free event presented by … [Read more...]
With Eccles Theater Broadway Comes to Utah
To much fanfare and celebration, the Eccles Performing Arts Theater has opened at the Corner of Main Street and 100 South. The lineup of upcoming performances is remarkable: Broadway touring companies will have a spectacular new home, as will well-renowned comedians and touring bands. Main Street has a crown jewel, and a great reason for visitors to visit downtown. However, … [Read more...]