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& Art Come Alive in Park City. It
used to be that winter resorts offered skiing, dining
and lodging for its visitors. However, savvy travelers,
as well as those who now make resort towns their homes,
demand much more from their surroundings, including cultural
activities. Along those lines, artists also have discovered
the benefits of moving to, and presenting their works
in, such settings. Park City, once a rough-and-tough mining
town, now offers its visitors a plethora of cultural options,
from live theater to numerous art galleries, a film series
to one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.
ART
GALLERIES: Park City offers over 20 galleries
featuring works from local, regional and national artists.
Friday Night Gallery Strolls, the first Friday of each
month, is a wonderful way to see what is new in Park City's
art scene. The stroll is along Main Street from 6-9 p.m.
THE
ECCLES CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS: Park
City's newest addition to the cultural scene, the 1,300
seat Eccles Center for the Performing Arts is designed
for joint use by the Park City School District and the
community. The center will host live performances, drama
competitions and such national touring acts as the Tibetan
Monks, China’s Lily Cai dance group and the Missoula Children’s
Theater, as well as the Sundance Film Festival held each
January in Park City.
 EGYPTIAN
THEATER COMPANY:
The Egyptian Theater Company (formerly Park City Performances)
at the Historic Egyptian Theater on Main Street, offers
the finest stage productions.
PARK
CITY FILM SERIES: Features
independent films, Sundance favorites, and less "mainstream"
films. Films are screened each Friday and Saturday night
throughout the winter at the Park City Library & Education
Building.
PARK
CITY INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL:
One of the leading chamber music festivals in the country,
now in its 15th year. The festival attracts guest artists
of exceptional quality from around the world for performances
throughout the year.
THE
SUMMIT INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES:
An organization whose mission is to provide an environment
for the arts and their creation, exposure, teaching and
performance, and to promote the study of humanities. Here,
artists and scholars gather to work, create, exchange
ideas and perform for locals and visitors alike.
SUNDANCE
FILM FESTIVAL:
Celebrating its 14th year in Park City, this highly acclaimed
festival produced by Robert Redford features the talent
of the world's best independent film makers. Held in Park
City each January, this year's festival is scheduled for
January 20-30.
As
one can see, Park City has truly moved to the forefront
in terms of offering the finest in cultural activities
to enhance the overall experience of each Park City visitor.
Working as an umbrella organization representing these
fine artists and their individual missions, the Park City
Arts Council has additional information on all cultural
events and activities in Park City and may be reached
by calling (435)647-9747.
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