Performing Arts
The 2026 World in Bloom Flower Parade & International Folk Festival
— The International Peace Gardens will host the 2026 World in Bloom Flower Parade & International Folk Festival on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring a garden tour and folk festival with music and dance.
Music Without Borders Symposium highlights the power of music to bridge cultures and strengthen global connections
— Utah Global Diplomacy hosted its annual Music Diplomacy Symposium at the Salt Lake City Public Library, featuring discussions with musicians and diplomats on music's role in cultural diplomacy, plus a keynote…
Kennedy Center closes, Pres. Trump says he won't spend Congressionally-approved funds to renovate the center
— A podcast segment discusses the Kennedy Center's closure and President Trump's refusal to spend congressionally approved renovation funds unless the center is renamed after him, raising legal questions about executive…
Local dance studio provides community place without barriers
— A Salt Lake City nonprofit dance studio, Rise Up School of Dance, offers needs-based scholarships and free gear to remove barriers to participation, and is currently part of a matching donation campaign through Utah…More: ABC4 (YouTube) All 2 reports
Odyssey's "Thriller" is back for another season
— The Odyssey Theatre's annual show "Thriller" returns for a new season, with founder Derryl Yeager discussing what keeps the long-running production fresh each year.
Letter: Tim Curry’s enduring legacy of daring expression will continue to shine for years to come
— A letter writer from Salt Lake City reflects on Tim Curry's role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and its lasting impact on Utah's local shadowcast community.
How a Renaissance masterpiece came to Provo
— BYU's Museum of Art in Provo unveiled a decade-long restoration of a rare gold-leafed plaster replica of Ghiberti's Renaissance masterpiece 'Gates of Paradise,' after the casts traveled from Florence to BYU-Hawaii…