For readers in Salt Lake City, this page covers arts, live events, media, popular culture, cultural happenings and the business of entertainment. The reporting tracks developments across the city and the metropolitan area.
Nathanial Young drew about 1,600 people to a free performance at the Salt Lake City Public Library, hosted by Visit Salt Lake.
Live Poll
Would you attend a free outdoor or library concert in your own community?
The comic and pop culture convention will run its spring and fall events at the downtown venue while it undergoes three years of renovations.
The local producer appeared on set to DJ for the special Halloween-themed broadcast.
Live Poll
Should local theaters prioritize performances that reflect the specific cultural or religious demographics of their community?
MadKing Productions brings the iconic horror musical to the stage in Salt Lake City.
Live Poll
Would you attend a local documentary screening to learn more about environmental threats in your area?
The Salt Lake Film Society is hosting free showings of the environmental documentary through Thursday.
Live Poll
Do you believe local book festivals help increase reading interest in your community?
The inaugural event at The Gateway brought together local authors, secondhand book vendors, and literacy advocates.
Day to day, that means venue schedules, touring events, the economic impact of local cultural initiatives and media industry developments. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Salt Lake City presents a distinct mix of large-scale national touring acts and a deep-rooted focus on local performing arts that fills the performance calendar. Popular interest in cinema and seasonal festivals typically dictates the rhythm of the reporting.
