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The Utah Symphony prepares to perform with the five young artist finalists at Abravanel Hall on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Elise Golightly)

International piano competition concludes 50th anniversary 2026 season

The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation concludes their 2026 competition in Salt Lake City with final round at Abravanel Hall.
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | July 1, 2026

  The 2026 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition concluded last Saturday, June 27. For the final round, five skilled pianists in the young artist category performed with the Utah Symphony.  Hundreds...

View of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the University of Utah campus. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

U Origins: The Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Art, community and culture continue to thrive at the University of Utah, after more than a century of the museum of fine arts.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | June 30, 2026

  More than a century ago, a small art gallery opened in the University of Utah’s Park Building on Presidents Circle. Today, that collection has grown into the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA),...

Emeline Natchees Root during the Native Excellence Gala at the Natural History Museum of Utah on June 25, 2026. (Photo by Zane Poss | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Native Excellence Gala awards Changemakers, Knowledge Keepers

The Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement hosted their fourth annual Native Excellence Gala, recognizing indigenous leadership and achievement on campus and beyond.
By Zane Poss, News Writer | June 28, 2026

  Hosted at the Natural History Museum of Utah on June 25, the Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement brought together Tribal Nation heads of state, members, educators, students and...

Meanwhile Park, a backyard theater in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Paris)

Relatable new play set to premiere at local venue

Local play production written for a Utah audience will premiere at Salt Lake City backyard theater, Meanwhile Park, in July.
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 20, 2026

  Written by local playwright, producer and actor Matthew Ivan Bennett, “A French Toast,” merges complex interpersonal relationships with humor to create a relatable romantic comedy. It premiers...

Ky and the Jellies performing for an audience at Heart and Soul Music Stroll on June 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Bray)

Sugar House celebrates 12 years of Heart & Soul Music Stroll

For its twelfth year, the Heart & Soul Music Stroll presents its free, one-day music festival with over 40 musical acts lining streets of Sugar House. 
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 17, 2026

  Neighbors gathered around Imperial Park and nearby streets to enjoy live music, food trucks and other activities for the annual Heart & Soul Music Stroll, on June 13. Community members...

The sculpture, created from five pianos, in downtown Salt Lake City on June 5.  (The Daily Utah Chronicle | Photo by Elise Golightly)

City unveils playable piano sculpture at Abravanel plaza

Local artist used five pianos for interactive sculpture unveiled downtown to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation.
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 8, 2026

  Classical music melodies mingled with downtown Salt Lake City noises on Friday, June 5, at the unveiling of "Piano Assemblage Ensemble," an interactive, large-scale sculpture by Utah artist...

Members of Adobe wave flags at the Salt Lake City Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thousands celebrate pride parade in downtown Salt Lake City

Annual Salt Lake City pride parade attracts thousands of attendees for march through downtown with floats and banners.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | June 8, 2026

  Thousands of people filled the streets in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 7, for the annual Pride Parade.  The parade began at 10 a.m. and went along 100 South from West Temple to...