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Arts & Film
Park
City also offers intellectual and cultural pursuits. The community
hosts colorful and eclectic festivals throughout the year,
including the world-famous Sundance Film Festival, the Park
City Kimball Arts Festival and the Fidelity Investments Park
City Jazz Festival, just to name a few. In every season, the
Park City Performing Arts Foundation offers celebrated live
dance and musical performances, and every weekend the Park
City Film Series screens a different independent film.
 The
39th Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival
The 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.
The Kimball Art
Center announces it will host the Park City Kimball Arts Festival
this summer during the weekend of August 2 & 3, with the Kimball
Art Auction & Gala held on Thursday, July 31. Saturday from 9
am to 8 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm, the festival offers 225
artists including potters, painters, jewelry designers and more!
The artwork is different every year! Enjoy live music, all kinds
of food, Utah's Castle Creek wines, beer gardens and a full day of
fun. Bring the kids to enjoy face painting and watch them create
their own art at the Kimball Kid’s Corner.
Visit www.kimball-art.org for
more info.
 Park City Film Music Festival
The Park City Film Music Festival is going into its fifth year as
the nation's first film festival dedicated entirely to the impact
of music in film. The fourth season featured screenings of over
200 independent films, with many sold out audiences. With a screening
competition, live performances and seminars for composers and filmmakers,
the Film Music Festival adds to the wide variety of entertainment
available during "Film Season" in Park City each winter. For information
on the Film Music Festival, visit the website at www.parkcityfilmmusicfestival.com
 Galllery Stroll
Park City offers the perfect setting to enjoy fine art in dozens
of attractive galleries. On the last Friday of each month, take part
in the Gallery Stroll, a wonderful evening of art, hors d'oeuvres
and live music. The Stroll begins at the Kimball Art Center located
at 638 Park Avenue, in the heart of historic Park City, and runs
from 6 to 9 pm.
Twenty-five galleries participate each month, many of the galleries
have artists on hand to meet the public. Twenty-two of the galleries
are located on historic Main Street, two on nearby Iron Horse Drive,
and one gallery can be found at Redstone in Kimball Junction. Your
map and ticket may be purchased at the Kimball. Admission is $5.
The Park City Gallery Association's 25 galleries offer a variety
of top quality art sure to appeal to your individual taste! Visit www.kimball-art.org for
more info.
 The
Performing Art Foundation
The 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. 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.
The Egyptian Theater
The Egyptian Theatre Company is an Actor's Equity
small professional theatre company in residence at the Egyptian
Theatre. The 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.
 Live theatrical performances have long been a centerpiece
of Park City culture, even in the rough and tumble days of
active mining. In the late 1880’s, the impressive sum
of $30,000 was raised by subscription to build the ornate Opera
House that housed touring companies. On a warm June night in
1898, fire roared from the American Hotel and quickly threatened
to consume the town. Despite the assistance of fire companies
from as far away as Ogden, most of the town was demolished
and the Opera House was gutted.
With the rebirth of Park City as a ski and resort town in
the 60’s, the Egyptian continued to present live theatre,
though old fashioned “meller dramas” were the most
consistent fare. In 1978 the buildings architectural integrity
was threatened. Preservation of it’s distinctive Egyptian
feature was achieved in 1981 when the building became home
to Park City Performances. Live theatre of all genres began
to be presented on the boards of the theatre. By the mid 90’s,
the building was in need of major repair and renovation. Save
Our Stage was formed by a few community-minded individuals
who raised the funding for a major facelift to restore the
building to its former glory. The theatre reopened February
14, 1998.
For more info call 435-649-9371
or visit www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org
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