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TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES 2018 Summer Concert Series JULY 1 Merchant Family Family of singers and recording artists. BYP 7:30 p.m. 6 Synergy Dance Troupe A high-paced song and dance variety show. JULY 6 BYP 7:30 p.m. 7 UT National Guard 23rd Army Band Popular music from movie themes to patriotic favorites. TAB 7:30 p.m. www 10 You Are Strong! Concert for Youth LDS youth artists perform popular favorites and selections JULY 7 from the LDS Mutual Theme albums hosted by Nik Day. BYP 7:30 p.m. 13 Pizzicato Strings & Co. Young violinists playing music from around the world PEACE BYP 7:30 p.m. IN CHRIST 14 Verdi to Wagner: An Evening of Dramatic Voices Vocalists from across the US sing opera arias. JULY 10 © 2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. 9/16. PD60002671 AH 7:30 p.m. 17 Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir Multicultural group singing gospel music. BYP 7:30 p.m., ticketed 20 – Music for a Summer Evening The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square; 21 JULY 17 visit MormonTabernacleChoir.org CC 8:00 p.m. 27 On the Air 1940s radio show–style quartet. BYP 7:30 p.m. 28 Dallyn Vail Bayles and Amy Shreeve Keeler Broadway and movie music for all ages. JULY 27 AH 7:30 p.m. 31 Daniel Beck and Rachel Shill Beck Interactive concert for kids with songs they love from Broadway, movies, and TV BYP 7:30 p.m JULY 28 AUGUST 3 Jenny Oaks Baker Violin Workshop & Family Four Students and family of Grammy-nominated artist Jenny Oaks Baker. All ages welcome. AH 7:30 p.m. 4 Lyceum Music Festival Youth 2018 String players (ages 7–17) performing symphonic older welcome. AUGUST 10 TAB 6:00 p.m. 7 Fire on the Mountain Bluegrass and folk band playing Utah’s mountain music; all ages welcome. BYP 7:30 p.m. 10 Around the World with Song and Dance AUGUST 17 Interactive, multicultural concert for kids with an all-child cast. All ages welcome. CCT 7:30 p.m. 11 An Evening of Romantic Songs and Opera With English singer-actor Robin Jeffcoat. AH 7:30 p.m. 14 Wasatch and District Pipe Band AUGUST 24 Bagpipers, drummers, and Highland dancers. BYP 7:30 p.m. 15 Chinese Music Celebration, American Mountain West Piano Festival Award-winning young Chinese pianists. AH 7:30 p.m. 17 Saltaires Barbershop Chorus SLC’s own top-ranked barbershop chorus. BYP 7:30 p.m. 18 Beehive Statesmen Classic barbershop by an SLC-based chorus. AH 7:30 p.m. 21 Sam Payne Singer, songwriter, storyteller BYP 7:30 p.m. 24 Andrea Hughes with Lawrence Gee Classical works by award-winning violinist and pianist. AH 7:30 p.m. 25 Mountain Jubilee Chorus Barbershop-style womens chorus AH 7:30 p.m. AUGUST 28 Broadway Sing-A-Long! Sing along with your favorite movies and musicals. All ages welcome. AH 7:30 p.m. 31 Alex Melecio Make Me Sway Blending the strength of the classic Mexican Charro with the softness of a pop balladeer. BYP 7:30 p.m. AUGUST 31 VENUE LEGEND AH Assembly Hall CCT Conference Center Theater CC Conference Center TAB Tabernacle Park concerts are open to all ages. Unless otherwise noted, other concerts are open to ages 8 and older In case of inclement weather, park concerts will be moved to the Assembly Hall. For more information, call 1-801-240-3323. All events subject to change. Location Descriptions Conference Center Theater Located within the Conference Center, this 850-seat theater boasts a computer- controlled lighting and a state-of-the-art sound system. It is the site of Church productions and other family-oriented cultural productions and events. Tabernacle Construction on the Tabernacle began in 1863 and ended in 1875. The exterior of the completed building is 150 feet wide, 250 feet long, and 80 feet high. This unique Tabernacle was a marvel of its time. Through the bridge-building technique of Henry Grow, the Tabernacle roof was able to span its 150-foot width without center supports—an amazing achievement in both engineering and acoustics. Meetings and concerts are still held in this historic building. The Tabernacle benches accom- modate between 2,800 and 3,000 guests. Brigham Young Historic Park Enjoy free, informal, hour-long concerts at beautiful Brigham Young Historic Park during the months of June–August. All ages are welcome, and no tickets are needed. Seating is limited; blankets or lawn chairs are encouraged. The park is on the southeast corner of State Street and 2nd Avenue (North Temple), one block east of Temple Square. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Food is welcome in the park provided those in attendance dispose of their own trash. Parking Information ● Parking lots fill quickly, and parking is not guaranteed. ● The Joseph Smith Memorial Building parking facility is primarily reserved for patrons of Temple Square Hospitality restaurants and costs. Using this lot for other events incurs a $10 charge. ● The Conference Center parking facility is primarily reserved for patrons of the Salt Lake Temple. Using this lot for other events incurs a $10 charge. ● Downtown parking is in high demand in June, July, and August. Please arrive early during these months. ● Street parking is available in downtown Salt Lake City surrounding Temple Square. Visit parkingslc.com and download the app for up-to-date parking availability and rates. ● For more information on visiting Temple Square, please visit lds.org/church/ events/temple-square-events. UTA Trax and Other Salt Lake City Parking We recommend that guests use the UTA Trax and bus systems wherever possible. Using these public systems reduces traffic congestion downtown, eliminates the need to find parking, and ensures a more timely arrival to your destination. Visit rideuta.com for more information about planning your trip downtown. Temple Square Events Ticket Office Located at door 4 of the Conference Center, the ticket office can assist patrons in obtaining tickets for events on Temple Square. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Temple Square Events Ticket Office Conference Center 60 West North Temple Street Salt Lake City, UT 84150 1-801-570-0080 1-866-537-8457 (1-866-LDS-TIKS) For all other inquires regarding the Conference Center, please call 1-801-240-0075 Guidelines for Temple Square and Conference Center Events ● Age for Admittance: Children under eight years of age will only be admitted to events specifically designated for family members of all ages. ● American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation: Interpretation by an ASL inter- preter may be arranged for a specific event. Patrons who require this service should inform the ticket office two weeks prior to the event. ● Assistance for Hearing Impaired: A limited number of assisted-listening devices are available in all buildings. Patrons who require such devices should inform an usher when they arrive at the event. ● Cameras, Audio, and Video Recorders: Patrons may not bring cameras or audio or video recording devices into performance halls. Photographs are not permitted during the event. ● Dress Standard: With the exception of concerts in the park, business dress is encouraged. ● Electronic Devices: Patrons should turn off pagers, cell phones, and similar electronic devices during the event. ● Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are not permitted in performance halls. Water is allowed in clear, plastic water bottles only. ● Packages and Backpacks: Patrons may not bring packages or backpacks into performance halls. ● Seating: For events on Temple Square, patron seating begins one hour prior to the scheduled event. For events in the Conference Center, seating begins 90 minutes prior to the event. Those with tickets should be in their seats 30 minutes prior to the event. Standby seating is available on a first-come, first- served basis. The standby line will form at the north gate of Temple Square. ● Wheelchair-Accessible Seating: Limited wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all buildings. Patrons who require such seating should inform the ticket office when they obtain tickets or an usher when they arrive at the event. Patrons who enter the building in a wheelchair should remain in their wheel- chair for seating during the event. ● Weapons Are Not Allowed on Church Property © 2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 12/17. PD60006806.
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