SLC Summer Scene
Sunday, June 1st, 2008I truly love Salt Lake City. It is a fantastic place housing numerous top notch outdoor recreation possibilities, a handful of great theaters, an excellent symphony (plus opera and ballet, though I don’t frequent those nearly as often), a good number of great restaurants … while still maintaining the small city feel. Living here truly is superb. Summer, though, is my favorite season as the city comes alive with the following events.
The Gallery Stroll , actually occurs all year round on every third Friday of the month, but I participate only in the summer as it is by far more enjoyable (in my mind) to check out The ArtSpace, Broadway, Pierpont Strip and individual galleries in the summer evenings.
The last Gallery Stroll in May showcased plates (a square sheet with two hole punches near the top) at the ArtSpace.
Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday morn starting on June 14th and and goes until completion in October. Over 70 Farmers, non-profits, and artists house booths to sell products and/or inform the public. A friend of mine will be there this year selling her Ruthie Pearl bags . Must see booths include KCPW where you can opine on local debates, the Salsa King (yum!) and all farmer booths were fresh local produce can be purchased. Or, if not wanting to show up weekly at the Farmer’s Market, the Community Supported Agriculture program is a fantastic alternative.
Every year the Farmer’s Market has a fantastic posters, which I proudly hang in my home.
Gallivan Concert Series is held every Thursday from July 10 - August 28th. It is amazing the line-up of artists the city brings in and provides to the public for free. Last years highlights included Michael Franti (who always puts on the best shows), Peter Bjorn and John and Yo La Tengo. The 2008 line-up includes Andrew Bird (yayayayayayay!), Josh Ritter and The Roots.
The audience at one of the Michael Franti shows. Franti came both in 2006 and 2007, but unfortunately (truly unfortunately) will not be in the 2008 lineup .
Sundance Outdoor Film Festival can be enjoyed in Sundance, Park City or Salt Lake City. In years past it seemed to show more actual Sundance films from the annual film festival, where now the mix seems to be more broad highlighting a variety of independents and classics. The 2008 schedule includes 2008 Sundance film Adventures of Power, classic Raising Arizona and a handful that I have yet to see. I have to date only viewed films at the SLC Gallivan Center where movies can be enjoyed while kicked back on the lawn, munching on any food or drink carried in.
Shot from the film Adventures in Power.
For more event listings, visit the Downtown Alliance , the City Weekly or even the Visitor’s Guide .
