Most Utahns, including Salt Lake County residents, say theyâre ready to return to theaters, restaurants and festivals this summer
Four out of 5 people said the pandemic negatively affected their social lives, and a recent survey shows theyâre âeagerâ to return to entertainment venues.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fans sing and dance at the LoveLoud Festival at the USANA Amphitheater in June 2019. As vaccinations rise and public health restrictions lift, many Utahns said they re comfortable returning to the arts and entertainment activities they enjoyed before the coronavirus pandemic, including outdoor concerts and festivals. | Updated: 3:05 p.m.
As Utahns get vaccinated and all statewide pandemic health orders will soon lift, most say theyâre excited about returning to zoos, botanical gardens and outdoor shows. But Salt Lake County residents remain hesitant about filling seats at sports stadiums or hitting the gym.
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Thierry Fischer, music director of the Utah Symphony, conducts a practice with the symphony at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. After being shut down due to COVID-19, Abravanel Hall is reopening to the public on March 25.
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After being closed for the better part of a year, four major arts venues in Salt Lake County are reopening to the public next month.
What’s going on
On Thursday, Salt Lake County Arts & Culture announced that Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Eccles Theater and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center will reopen March 25 just over a year after these venues initially shut down due to the pandemic.
SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake County Arts & Culture announced Thursday that it will reopen its performing arts venues Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Eccles Theater, and the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center for public performances on March 25 after a year mostly closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The venues will require face coverings, distancing between parties and reduced capacities. The health and safety of our performers, patrons, and staff are of the upmost importance to us, Salt Lake County Arts & Culture said in a news release. Our phased reopening plans will support us getting back to presenting work to live audiences in a way that protects everyone.