Community Happenings

Read up on recent local events.

Six photos of various subjects hanging in a gallery

Photo exhibit depicts what a ‘beloved community’ means to kids

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The “Beloved Community” photo exhibit features photography by students from multiple elementary and middle schools.
Punk band playing music in front of an outdoor audience

Mind the Gap Festival returns to celebrate women’s pay equality

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The Mind the Gap Festival celebrated International Women's Day by highlighting women's leadership, economic equity, and the power of representation.
Volleyball players celebrating on court

Feel the ‘LOVB’: Salt Lake’s new pro volleyball team inspires, empowers

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Salt Lake's League One Volleyball (LOVB) team won its debut match in Bruin Arena on Jan. 22, beginning an exciting new chapter of professional sports in Utah.
Line forming outside Patagonia store in Salt Lake City

Patagonia SLC hosts 20th Backcountry Film Festival

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The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival visited the Patagonia Outlet in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6.
Poster reads "Valentine Vendor Day" next to open doorway where vendors sell items

Students come together to support local artisans at Valentine’s-themed market

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Indigenous artists, community members, and SLCC students participated in the Valentine Vendor Day event hosted by the Native Indigenous Student Union on Feb. 6.
A large sculpture depicting a pelican being paraded at the capital

Photos: Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake

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Globe photographer Joseph Holder covered the Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake on Jan. 25. View his photos from the event.
Sign with letters "14 FEBRUARY" on tricolor background

Globe staff picks to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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Deciding on a Valentine’s Day activity can be a conundrum. Globe staff writer Lucas Davison put together a list of things to do, no matter your relationship status.
Illuminated square rods artistically displayed in rotation on multiple bases to create a portal effect

Art installation illuminates Gallivan Center, downtown SLC

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The “GLOW” art exhibit returned to the Gallivan Center in November, and will be featured until Feb. 28.
SLCC West Valley Center lit up at dusk

Law students answer immigration questions through help sites

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Students from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law volunteered to answer immigration questions Nov. 20 at the SLCC West Valley Center.
Snow falling in Park City outside Egyptian Theatre

Upcoming 2025 Sundance Film Festival offers two ticket packages for young adults

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Ticket packages and passes can now be purchased for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, which will run Jan. 23 through Feb. 2.
Street view of Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake

Gender Marker Change Day returns to help transgender Utahns

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Events like Gender Marker Change Day give transgender people some peace of mind and security. However, obstacles can present themselves while changing one’s name and gender marker.
Tractor pulling trailer filled with people on a parade route

Families celebrate new experiences and classic traditions on Pioneer Day

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The Pioneer Day holiday and the Days of '47 Parade is a celebration of family and Utah history for residents and visitors alike.