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Marmalade District will be home to the Utah Film Center

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The Utah Film Center held its grand opening for the Geralyn White Dreyfous building on Sept. 27 in Salt Lake City.
Anne holding bottled water in a blue painted room with paintings on display

A beautiful art walk, nestled in the Avenues

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Globe staff writer Lucas Davison toured Avenues Open Studios and discovered some incredible local artists.
Dancers wearing white dresses and red floral headbands

Photos: Folk Festival at International Peace Gardens

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The annual Folk Festival at the International Peace Gardens of Salt Lake City celebrated fashion, music and performing arts from a variety of cultures.
People of all ages and abilities enjoying a skate park

Photos: Wheelchair Palooza

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Attendees of this year's Wheelchair Palooza enjoyed pizza and good company at Lone Peak Skate Park.
A person's hands shelling dry cocoa beans in a bowl

Photos: Festival Gastronómico Mexicano

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A celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture took place Friday, Aug. 2, in downtown Salt Lake City.
Lowriders parked in front of campus building lit up by large SLCC letter sign

Photos: Lowriders, community members ‘Hop into College’ at SLCC West Valley Center

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People of all ages attended the “Hop into College” event Aug. 1 at the West Valley Center.
An optical illusion display of lights and mirrors

Illusions manifest at a new interactive museum in The Gateway

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The Museum of Illusions in Salt Lake City recently opened to the public, and The Globe walked through the new exhibit before its debut at The Gateway.
Photo of Casey playing a guitar with a description of his story being displayed on a wall

Stories through photographs, and the humanity therein

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Located inside the downtown Salt Lake City Public Library, Amplify Utah’s “In Their Words” exhibit is a storytelling project rooted in the belief that every person in our community has a story worth hearing and sharing.
Large crowd gathering inside a coffee shop

Our voices matter: Writing our way to change

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Hundreds of Utahns called for accountability from Utah Sen. Mike Lee during a letter writing party at Publik Coffee Roasters on June 25.
Classic cars parked in front of SLCC West Valley Center

‘Hop into College’ community event combines cars, SLCC resources

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The annual "Hop into College" event will return Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the West Valley Center.
Red Bull Soapbox contestants in car 47, which resembles a canoe

Photos: 2025 Red Bull Soapbox Race in Salt Lake City

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Spectators and racers gathered to watch and participate in the Red Bull Soapbox Race on Saturday, June 14.
Mural depicting two male lions surrounded by rainbow flags

Pride in full bloom: Artists explore identity and belonging at Red Butte Garden

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The community gathered for a celebration of connection and growth at the 2nd annual Blooming with Pride at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum on June 13.