MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINSMusic is a very big thing in Park City. Year-round there are musical performances from small acoustic sets by local arts to big national and international acts . You won't want to miss the nationally acclaimed Park City Jazz fest. |
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Park City Jazz FestivalOn August 26, 27 & 28 2005 at Deer Valley Resort, the Fidelity Investments Park City Jazz Festival returned for three days of incredible entertainment on two stages. Featured acts included George Benson, Taj Mahal, Bela Fleck, Stanley Clarke, and the Jean-Luc Ponty Trio. The Jazz Fest expanded it's lineup to broaden the musical reach and expanded a targeted audience providing a wide range of entertainment value including two stages, numerous vendor opportunities, food and fun, once again making the Fidelity Investments Park City Jazz Festival the premier event of the summer. Integrating Grammy Award winning artist, with a variety of genres including Latin, Blues, smooth jazz, and big names ensures the most exciting and culturally impacting presentation of talent in the region. Visit www.parkcityjazz.com or call 435-940-1362 |
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Park City Performing Arts FoundationPark City Performing Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization, dedicated to presenting top-notch, diverse and entertaining performances to the community. Now in its ninth season, PCPAF continues to bring eclectic, nationally and internationally renowned performers to The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use facility with the Park City School District). PCPAF’s main stage acts have ranged from comedian Bill Cosby to Pilobolus Dance Theater (a Cultural Olympiad performance) to bluegrass stars, Nickel Creek. Throughout the summer, PCPAF presents the Wells Fargo Concerts in the Park – free concerts performed by local musicians for local audiences as well as Big Stars, Bright Nights (large-scale concerts) at Deer Valley Resort. Visit www.ecclescenter.org for more info. |
Utah Symphony & OrchestraSummertime at Deer Valley Resort also brings the Utah Symphony & Opera, held in the Outdoor Amphitheater at Snow Park Lodge. The Utah Symphony is one of only 19 full-time, professional orchestras in the United States, and is best recognized internationally through its great recording legacy. From its early beginnings in 1940, with 5 concerts performed by 52 part-time musicians, the 83-member orchestra now performs over 200 concerts each year. Visit www.utahsymphony.org for more info. |
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Concerts at The Canyons ResortConcerts at The Canyons welcomes many professional acts that have included Buckweat Zydeco, Sonny Landreth, String Cheese Incident, Green Day, and Collective Soul. These concerts are held in The Canyon's Village Forum are which features a covered stage, concessions, beer garden, plenty of seating, fire pit, and a large sculpture that is the center piece of the forum. Visit www.thecanyons.com for more info. |
Mountain Town StagesMountain Town Stages is a 501C-3 non-profit organization. They exist to foster and support an internationally recognized musical community in our beautiful mountain setting. They are working to establish Park City as a musical destination for visitors and make the hills alive with music for residents - Like a stationary cruise ship. The programs add to the overall festive atmosphere experienced by locals and visitors. They are striving to create a mountain musical Shangri-la Visit www.mountaintownstages.com for more info. |
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THEATER & FILM IN THE MOUNTAINSThe Eccles Center and The Egyptian Theater offer national caliber dance, comedy, music and theatrical performances year-round. There's also the world renowned Sundance Film Festival, featuring hollywoods hottest upcoming and veteren actors, directors and producers. |
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Sundance Film FestivalThe Sundance Film Festival is held every January in Park City, one of the nation’s premier ski areas. A tradition that always celebrates the new and the unexpected, the Festival is an unparalleled opportunity for artists, aficionados, critics, and industry professionals to enjoy ten days of the best in independent American and international cinema while enjoying Park City’s hospitality. The Festival Box Office is located at the corner of Heber Ave. and Swede Alley. Visit www.festival.sundance.org for more info. |
Park City Film SeriesThe Park City Film Council is dedicated to providing to the residents of Park City and the surrounding area opportunities to experience and view motion pictures not normally available through commercial outlets in the Summit County area. It will also strive to bring viewers the opportunity to experience and view films which have obtained recognition as unique and exceptional cinematic efforts that have not been exhibited in our area. Enjoy independent films, Sundance Favorites, and less mainstream films. Films are shown at the Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Avenue, at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Films are shown weekends between September and June. Call 435-615-8291 for more information or visit www.parkcityfilmseries.com. |
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The Egyptian TheaterThe theatre company brings four lighthearted and entertaining comedy and musical comedy productions to the stage each year. Located on Park City's historic Main Street, it is easy to find and is a must see for new comers to Park City. For more info call 435-649-9371 or visit www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org for more info. |
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ART IN THE MOUNTAINSThe annual Park City Arts Festival is one of the summers biggest draws of people.There are also numerous art galleries throughout town that exhibit great artwork from around the world. The Kimball Art Center provides exhibit space for local and regional as well as famous artists. |
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Park City Arts FestivalThe annual Park City Arts Festival is one of the summers biggest draws of people. Artists and craftsman from around the world come to show and sell their beautiful art pieces. There are also numerous art galleries throughout town that exhibit great artwork from around the world. The Kimball Art Center provides exhibit space for local and regional as well as famous artists. Visit www.kimball-art.org for more info. |
Main Street Art WalkThe last Friday of every month the Kimball Arts Center sponsors the Main Street Art Walk. Many of the Art galleries up and down Park City's Historic Main Street feature wine, beverages, and appetizers while attendees gaze and hopefully purchase wonderful pieces of original art. There is a nominal fee but an incredible deal as well as experience! Call 435-649-8882 for more info. Kimball Art Center |
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