Performing Arts & Festivals

10 Places to Honor Women's History on Your Trip to Utah

Written By Lindy Blanchette

Notable places you can visit where women have shaped history

24 Hours in Cedar City

Written By Sarah Braun

A unique small town, Cedar City is a perfect place to stop on your journey to natural wonders such as Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.

A Matter of Geological Consent

Written By Darby Doyle

7 minute read

A billion years of geological history surrounds Salt Lake City, where a modern landscape reflects ancient constraints.

Art Deco in Motion: Ogden’s Creative Remodel

Written By Maria Milligan

6 minute read

Visitors looking for Art Deco architecture and art often travel to New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. But the Intermountain West has preserved what may be Art Deco’s best-hidden gem: Ogden, Utah.

'Bad' Brad: A Story of Blues, Blood and Legendary Jazz

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

5 minute read

Meet Utah’s legendary DJ and blues musician, “Bad” Brad Wheeler. Take a peek into the history of Salt Lake City’s music scene through the memories of Bad Brad.

Discover an Outdoor Stage in Utah's Canyon of the Gods

Written By Katya Wagstaff

5 minute read

Tuacahn Amphitheatre enhances its productions with natural red rock landscapes

Filmed in Utah: 7 Itineraries Through Hollywood's Most Iconic Settings

Written By Visit Utah

Whether hitting the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City in January or visiting Utah throughout the year, you’ll find yourself near some Utah’s most iconic and most filmed places.

Gleaning a Small Town's Harvest

Written By Rosie Serago

8 minute read

Scandinavian heritage, fine arts and historic preservation define Utah’s Sanpete Valley. Check out Heritage Day in Spring City.

Kayenta Art Village

Like a Marfa, Texas, or Paonia, Colorado, Kayenta is often regarded as an artist colony. Kayenta's Coyote Gulch Art Village is a hub of cultural and social activity for locals and visitors alike.

Legacy and Craft

Written By Austen Diamond

4 minute read

Three of Glen Thompson’s custom leather horse saddles are fitting examples of craftsmanship and a Utah folk art tradition. See more at the Chase Home Museum.

Movies Filmed in Utah: Plotting a Cinematic Drive-Through

Written By Andrea David

Follow a Germany-based film enthusiast on an extended road trip to discover the rich history of Utah cinematography.

Music of the Cottonwoods

Written By Visit Utah

Discover the sound of two iconic Utah bands — Talia Keys and the Love and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — whose music is inspired by their love of life and nature.

Salt Lake City’s Must-See Street Art

Written By Sara Hobbs

4 minute read

Salt Lake City, Utah has more than 80 murals and art installations to discover. Come and see how these urban street artists showcase their own flavor and perspective.

Serenity Found in Torrey and Capitol Reef’s Cathedral Valley District

Written By Melissa Fields

5 minute read

Taking Southern Utah’s remote, less-traveled path in Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley District to nurture your body, mind and spirit.

Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks

Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City.

Sundance, Full Circle

Written By Cody Kirkland

8 minute read

When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.

Sundance: The Story is Utah

Written By Paula Colman

For Sundance audiences and filmmakers, the Story is Utah, one with many visions and interpretations and where revolutions are encouraged.

Temple Square: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake

Written By Mitchell Reber

6 minute read

Learn more about Temple Square: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake City and home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and their weekly performances.

The Art of Supporting Utah Artists

Written By Lindy Blanchette

5 minute read

Here’s a look at six local artists whose work draws upon Utah’s diverse environments as inspiration.

The Legendary Joe McQueen: Utah's Original Jazz

Written By Visit Utah

6 minute read

Legendary saxophonist Joe McQueen came to the city of Ogden , Utah, in 1945 for a two-week gig and he never left. For decades he was the musical godfather of Ogden's lively 25th Street.

The Salt of Sound: Live Music in Salt Lake City

Written By Visit Utah

8 minute read

Check out the live music scene while visiting Utah. Salt Lake City’s numerous music venues offer something for every music lover. Watch Salt of Sound for a taste.

Utah Female Artists Explore the Sublime Through Art

Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland

10 minute read

See how Utah women artists are creatively interpreting a dramatic landscape into art.

Utah’s Unexpected Pit Stops

Written By Melissa McGibbon

5 minute read

You’re doing it wrong if you think road trip pit stops are boring layovers on your way to more exciting destinations. How many of these hidden gems have you been to? Here are 11 mini-adventures to check off your list next time you’re road-tripping through Utah.

Utah’s Women Make History

Written By Darby Doyle

5 minute read

Walk in the footsteps of Utah’s earliest women’s suffrage leaders at sites throughout downtown Salt Lake City. Along the way, view public art installations commemorating voting rights and stop at trail-adjacent local women-owned businesses.

Where to See Women's Art in Utah

Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland

4 minute read

There’s no shortage of art galleries in Salt Lake City and across Utah's Wasatch Front. Beyond the major metropolitan areas, there are also small artist communities across the state where artists seeking a slower pace have flocked for decades. Here are a few recommendations for where you can experience art in Utah.