Looking Back: Revisiting the 2002 Olympic Exhibition

Springville, UT - Springville Museum of Art

In 2002, Salt Lake City presented the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, hosting 2,500 Olympian athletes from across the globe. Though many associate the Olympics with athletic achievement, the arts have played an integral role since the ancient Olympic Games. The 2002 Winter Cultural Olympiad Arts Festival was founded to celebrate the accomplishments of Utah's greatest artists. In conjunction with the 2002 Arts Festival, the Springville Museum of Art hosted an exhibition celebrating 150 years of Utah's art history. The featured artworks were carefully chosen by a team of art experts, using rigorous criteria to ensure diverse representation and superior quality. The final exhibition of over 300 works presented one of the most significant surveys of Utah's art history ever compiled. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Salt Lake City Olympics, we want to once again celebrate the achievements of Utah's many artists, both living and deceased. This exhibition contains a small selection of the artworks originally displayed in 2002.

Dreamscapes 2023

Sandy, UT - The Shops at South Town

RE-imagine immersive art at Dreamscapes, now located at the Shops at South Town in Sandy. The immersive experience follows a dream-inspired storyline to be followed through a polychromatic labyrinth designed by artists, volunteers and audio-visual wizards. The new location is five times bigger and infinitely dreamier. Dreamscapes is appropriate for all ages! A project of the nonprofit Utah Arts Alliance, Dreamscapes is born from the imaginations of more than 100 artists, builders and audio-visual wizards. Perhaps most incredible, Dreamscapes is built using upcycled and reclaimed materials, making this Utah’s first environmentally- sustainable attraction. With partnerships from amazing organizations like 3 Form, Salt Palace Convention Center, Habitat for Humanity’s Restore and others, Dreamscapes diverts tons of waste from the landfill. The end result is a vision of beauty that knows no bounds, a manifestation all dreamers can embrace. Annual memberships are now available for individuals, duos and families. Memberships include free admission to Dreamscapes for one year, presale access to Dreamscapes live performances, invitations to new exhibit preview parties and custom Dreamscapes swag. Memberships are a wonderful way to engage with this ever-evolving attraction.

Excellence in the Community Concerts

Salt Lake City, UT - The Gallivan Center

Free concert every Wednesday showcasing Utah’s best musicians on stage. Excellence in the Community creates more and better performance opportunities for Utah’s finest musicians. Communities are enhanced as people come together to recognize and experience the accomplishments of deserving artists. Admission is free and open to the public. To learn more visit: http://excellenceconcerts.org/

2023 Tuacahn Saturday Market

Ivins, UT - Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts

October - April 10AM - 2 PM May - September 9AM - 1PM The Tuacahn Saturday Market is one more way to experience the magic of Tuacahn. Come enjoy its wonderful surroundings at our outdoor market in our beautiful red rock canyon featuring local artwork, crafts, food and free entertainment. You'll find something new and different every Saturday morning at The Tuacahn Saturday Market. The market is every Saturday, year round (weather permitting). Admission and live entertainment is free. Patrons stroll along a tree-lined walkway next to a beautiful running water feature while browsing displays created by local painters, artists, crafters and more. The <a href="https://www.tuacahn.org/restaurant/">Tuacahn Cafe</a> is open for breakfast and lunch. A pancake breakfast with bacon and juice is served until 12pm. There are an abundance of tables nearby or bring a blanket and relax on the cool grass in the canyon. We have vendors who offer a variety of food for purchase all during the market hours to accommodate hungry shoppers. The Tuacahn Saturday Market is a great place to find souvenirs created by local artists and crafters, and gifts for you or the special people in your life. Come see why The Tuacahn Saturday Market is a fun St. George tradition for locals and visitors alike. Always FREE Always FUN and Each Week is UNIQUE! For more information please call (435) 652-3218. Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Laughing Stock Improv

0, UT - The Off Broadway Theatre Company

Laughing Stock houses some of the most quick witted minds who will baffle you with their lighting fast comedic skits all unrehearsed! We perform every Saturday night at 10pm -11:30pm. For reservations, click the buy tickets link on our website at  www.theOBT.org or call the box office at (801) 355-4628. We are located at 12366 S 900 E in Draper, Utah.

Park City's Last Friday Gallery Stroll 2023

Park City, UT - Historic Main Street

Hosted by the Park City Gallery Association, the Last Friday Gallery Stroll, is a fun (and free) monthly community event dedicated to highlighting artists and special exhibits at art galleries throughout town. Park City’s art scene continues to thrive, offering a robust variety of unique art collections from local, national, and international artists. On the last Friday of each month, nineteen of our art galleries open their doors for visitors and locals alike to enjoy light refreshments and to admire their latest art installations. Park City Gallery Stroll runs from 6:00 – 9:00pm on the last Friday of each month. It’s the perfect way to explore the Park City art scene while enjoying scenic Historic Main Street and our beautiful alpine evenings.

2023 Downtown Farmers Market St. George

Saint George, UT - Vernon Worthen Park

Founded in 2007 by Nicki Pace, the Downtown Farmers Market has served the community for over 12 years. This event was formed to promote downtown, bring the community together, and above all praise all that is local. One of the highlights of St. George living in the summer s now running YEAR ROUND! Our hours are every Saturday (except for marathon and Iron Man Events) May through October 8:00 am- Noon, then November to April 10am-2pm. Closed the last 2 weeks of December and all of January for winter break. Every event showcases over 50 vendors from all over Washington and Iron Counties bringing you the best in locally grown produce, pasture raised meats, raw cheeses, and unique artisanal products. We have live music every Saturday starting at 9:30am in the picturesque downtown park of Vernon Worthen. Enjoy local food and goods while sitting in the shade on our green grass, jamming out to local tunes. This is truly an event for the whole family all in a fur-baby friendly atmosphere.

Jordan River Conservation and Restoration Service Opportunity

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah's Hogle Zoo

All ages are welcome! Join us as we work to restore and conserve one of the most important resources right here in Utah. Our Jordan River Conservation and Restoration Events are intended to be accessible and welcoming to community members of all ages and abilities. For a more detailed description of what we will be doing on a particular date, please visit: https://www.hoglezoo.org/jordan-river-events/ Locations vary depending on which area of the Jordan River we will be working on. Sign up on the website for the most up-to-date information. If you have questions about participating in one of these events, contact conservation action coordinator, Tori Bird at tbird@hoglezoo.org.

Sunday Concert Series

Springville, UT - Springville Museum of Art

Join us for an evening of music in the Museum's beautiful Grand Gallery. The Museum is open select Sundays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, with the free concert beginning at 4:30 pm on those Sundays. The Museum hosts these free performances through the City of Springville.

Alphabet Soup

Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City Public Library Main Branch

Alphabet Soup is an inclusive, safe, weekly hangout for LGBTQ+ teens and teen allies. Build new friendships through conversations, gaming, casual activities, and more! Meetings will alternate locations, with the 1st Wednesday at the Sprague Branch, the 2nd Wednesday at the Main branch, and the 3rd Wednesday at the Day-Riverside Branch. Masks are welcome.

2023 Electric Film Series

Saint George, UT - The Electric Theater Center

On the third Tuesday of every month, join us for a FREE screening of a noteworthy film of the past at the historic Electric Theater. Each movie will include an intro and post-screening discussion with a special guest. Optional food items from local businesses and various surprises can be expected too! What will the 2023 Electric Film Series lineup consist of? As was the case with 2021 and 2022, 2023 will see us take an epic journey through the history of film one decade at a time starting with the 1900s/1910s and closing out with the 2020s. That's right! Each month, we've selected a title that we believe represents a decade of cinema. Now, it would be near impossible to pick one specific film that personifies an entire decade but we've done our best to program a wide range of titles for your viewing pleasure throughout 2023.

A Greater Utah

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

<em>A Greater Utah</em> is an ambitious survey of artists living and working in Utah today, curated by six leading curators, cultural programmers, and artists working in a myriad of diverse Utah counties and regions—from the rural to the desert to the capital city that destabilizes the singular voice of a set curatorial practice. It serves a state-wide audience, exploring the most pressing issues of Utah, and gives authorship and authority to the six curators to select work that best defines the topics and themes affecting their region. The exhibition’s varied and collective themes explore land use, climate change, identity, Indigenous rights and practices, language, social change, marginalization, geography, and what it means to be a Utahn today. It captures the transformative demographic, environmental, and cultural changes in our state today and seeks to gather and connect our neighbors around the intersection of art, culture, and geography. The exhibition provides a site for oft-overlooked geographic and artistic centers, expands narratives and definitions of the local, and cultivates and grows a multitude of perspectives by bringing makers together. It also functions as an intimate portrayal of Utah grown from conversations between curators and artists, revealing the under-examined history of artmaking and emerging practices and serving as a snapshot of artmaking today in our ever-changing state. Ultimately, as the title suggests, Utah is a greater place when these voices, perspectives, and concerns are included to help push conversations forward about the future of our collective state.

Tatau: Marks of Polynesia

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Tatau: Marks of Polynesia explores the tradition of Samoan tatau and the pivotal role it plays in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Photographs made in the studio and on location in Samoa and elsewhere, help showcases the work of traditional Samoan tattoo masters alongside that of younger practitioners working within and influenced by the tradition today. The traveling version of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia was curated by Takihiro Kitamura and organized by the Japanese American National Museum. See Tatau at the UMFA starting August 12, 2023. Presenting Sponsor: Al and Sue Landon Funded in Part By: The Joseph and Evelyn Rosenblatt Enrichment Fund Images: Tattoo by Su'a Sulu'ape Peter, Photo by John Agcaoili Tattoo by Su'a Sulu'ape Paul, Photo by John Agcaoili

Nina Elder: "What Sustains: Landscapes for Curiosity and Connection"

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

How do rocks, trees, and holes in the Earth sustain your daily life? Artist and researcher Nina Elder uses art to answer this question, telling honest stories about the complex connections between humans and nature. In this traveling show, students are invited to view Nina’s large-scale realistic drawings to get curious about mines and clear cut forests. These permanently changed places show a legacy of industry, both as scars in the landscape and sites that support our needs. The exhibition asks “What sustains?” The Earth endures, and so do the marks of human impact. Society is turning toward greater sustainability, yet we still extract our necessary materials from the planet. As the Art Truck travels around Utah, audiences will explore their relationship to the environment. The list on the Truck’s exterior is Nina’s futile attempt to exhaustively list what sustains us: our ecosystems, networks, souls, communities, and cultural practices. Audiences are invited to contribute to an ongoing and growing list of what sustains life in Utah. Thank you for collaborating with us and sustaining the vibrant contemporary art scene throughout the state!

Tuacahn Saturday Market

Ivins, UT - Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts

September - May 10 AM - 2 PM June - August 9 AM - 1 PM The Tuacahn Saturday Market is one more way to experience the magic of Tuacahn. Come enjoy its wonderful surroundings at our outdoor market in our beautiful red rock canyon featuring local artwork, crafts, food, and free entertainment. You'll find something new and different every Saturday morning at The Tuacahn Saturday Market. The market is every Saturday, year-round (weather permitting). Admission and live entertainment is free. Patrons stroll along a tree-lined walkway next to a beautiful running water feature while browsing displays created by local painters, artists, crafters and more. The <a href="https://www.tuacahn.org/restaurant/">Tuacahn Cafe</a> is open for breakfast and lunch. A pancake breakfast with bacon and juice is served until 12pm. There are an abundance of tables nearby or bring a blanket and relax on the cool grass in the canyon. We have vendors who offer a variety of food for purchase all during the market hours to accommodate hungry shoppers. The Tuacahn Saturday Market is a great place to find souvenirs created by local artists and crafters, and gifts for you or the special people in your life. Come see why The Tuacahn Saturday Market is a fun St. George tradition for locals and visitors alike. Always FREE Always FUN and Each Week is UNIQUE! For more information please call (435) 652-3218.