News across Greater Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City celebrates new mural for ‘Out of the Blue’ with Whale Fest
Oct. 1, 2026 Salt Lake City’s most famous landlocked whale has a new fit, and now it’s the neighborhood’s turn to strut its most sea-worthy look for the Whale Fest costume contest and whale call contest on Saturday, Oct. 3. “Open Your Eyes,” the new mural by Salt Lake County…
A Utah artist decided to paint the Great Salt Lake every day for a year. This is what he’s learned.
Artist Erik Linton set a goal: To paint the Great Salt Lake every day for a year. Here's how it's going, and what he's learning from the experience.
Limón Dance Company performs at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City
Limón Dance Company, an internationally known dance group, performed last Thursday at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. This performance was the first main stage show of Kingsbury Hall’s season. Chloe Jones, executive director of UtahPresents, said the venue was pleased to host a…
The College of Fine Arts celebrates student research and distinguished alumni
Kicking off the College of Fine Arts (CFA) research week at Kingsbury Hall on Sept. 23, the College hosted a cross-disciplinary community commemoration that showcased each of its five departments. The assembly included live performances of dance, theater and philharmonic…
At FanX, author Brandon Sanderson announces upcoming Utah ‘market’
Utah-based bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson shares artwork and advice at this year's FanX Comic & Pop Culture Convention.
This week from Bagley: Sen. John Curtis’ tight spot, Trump and Xi, secret lives of LDS Church leaders
This week's cartoons from The Salt Lake Tribune's Pat Baglye.
Film society hosts media swap after announcing return of Tower Theatre
Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS) hosted a media swap and sale last Friday, Sept. 18, at Broadway Theatre to build their media collection and sustain the Tower Theatre’s renovation. About 60 people attended the event. The SLFS announced the Tower Theatre‘s reopening on Sept. 16.…
Nostalgia, community and creativity: 5 takeaways from this year’s FanX convention
The Tribune's culture and music reporter observes nostalgia and community at this year's FanX convention.
Salt Lake Acting Company’s 2026/2027 season: 55 years of keeping Salt Lake interesting
Salt Lake Acting Company’s 26/27 season promises to set the stage on fire with laugh-until-you-cry comedy, spine-tingling storytelling, and a musical with an axe to grind… literally. Read on for an in depth preview of Salt Lake Acting Company’s can’t-miss 55th season of shows.
Want photos of Utah’s fall colors you’ll actually look at again? Tribune photographers share their tips.
Tips for capturing memorable images of Utah's colorful fall leaves, and a few places to look for them.
Salt Lake City names Joel Long as the City’s first Poet Laureate
Sept. 23, 2026 The Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office are pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Long as Salt Lake City’s inaugural Poet Laureate. Selected through a competitive review conducted by a committee of literary professionals, educators, and…
Bagley Cartoon: GA Rated TV
Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: GA Rated TV