Utah is famous for its snow-covered mountains and beautifully colored rock formations and canyons. Deserts span much of Utah, but fertile valleys and artificially created reservoirs provide an aesthetic sanctuary of water for outdoor sports pursuits. Utah is boasts a vibrant outdoors activity culture as well as Sundance Film and Shakespeare Festivals. In honor of the coming Sundance Film Festival, Favourite Haunts is suggesting some in festival and local activities to round out your stay.
Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe: A Showcase of the Power of Music in Film
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announces the ASCAP songwriters and composers taking the stage for the 26th Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Together with Acura, longtime Presenting Sponsor and Official Vehicle of Sundance Film Festival, the Café will feature live music performances and interviews with top film music composers on Sunday, January 21 and Monday, January 22 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM, at Acura’s House of Energy Park City, UT.
Spotlighting some of today’s most exciting musical storytellers, the Sundance ASCAP Music Café will feature performances from Joel Gion, Jeff Davies, Miranda Lee Richards, Zia McCabe and Eric Hedford (The Dandy Warhols) who’ll take the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of the film, DIG! XX, which premieres at this year’s festival featuring 40 minutes of previously unseen footage.
Dig! is a 2004 American documentary film about the collision of art and commerce through the lens of The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, focusing on the developing careers and the love-hate relationship of the bands’ respective frontmen Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Anton Newcombe.
ASCAP Screen Time, the ASCAP Film & Television team’s ongoing interview series about the craft and business of music for screens, will host three exclusive conversations with the creators behind some of the festival’s most anticipated films. Composer Nathan Halpern and producer/director Josh Greenbaum will discuss their highly anticipated documentary Will & Harper, an intimate portrayal of friendship, transition and America that follows Will Ferrell and his best buddy of 30 years on a cross-country road trip.
“As we head into our 26th year, the Sundance ASCAP Music Café will continue bringing great music to Park City! We’ll celebrate filmmaking and the magic of music with two days of incredible performances and interviews,” said Loretta Muñoz, ASCAP Assistant Vice President, Membership. “We’re excited to present this year’s lineup of songwriters and composers and thrilled to continue this tradition…”
See the full schedule and get performer/panelist bios at ascap.com/sundance2024.
Skiing During Sundance
Park City Mountain and Deer Valley are within minutes of the diverse dining and shopping on Park City’s Historic Main Street. If you travel to other venues, Salt Lake City and Ogden are both gateways to multiple world-class ski resorts with thousands of additional acres. New to a Utah winter vacation? Let the lure the Greatest Snow on Earth and incredibly easy access to ski resorts ensnare you. Unleash your inner “Altaholic” Here’s a few suggestions so you’re properly prepared to ski, board, tour, spa and then relax with a drink.
Recommended Spots to Ski
3925 East Snowbasin Road, Huntsville, Utah 84317
Recommended Snowbasin Stay
Compass Rose Lodge – 198 South 7400 East, Huntsville, UT 84317
Snowbasin Resort is a perennial top ten for SKI magazine in categories like dining, service, lifts and grooming. The Compass Rose Lodge features vaulted ceilings, farmhouse furnishings and local artwork create a unique and comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape and mountains through large windows. Beekman 1802 artisan bath products and half-price HALO Observatory tours round out the reasons you should try this charming lodge.
Highway 210, Little Cottonwood, Alta, UT 84092
Recommended Alta Stay
Alta Lodge, 10230 UT-210, Alta, UT 84092
The Lodge has 57 rooms ranging from large, slope-facing corner rooms to small dorm rooms. Several rooms have a fireplace and private balcony facing High Rustler, Alta’s famous ski run. In keeping with our traditional lodge atmosphere, there are no televisions in our guest rooms. Alta Lodge free wireless internet access is available in guest rooms and throughout. The Lodge encourages guests to use Alta Shuttle for door to door transportation to/from Alta Lodge. From tracking your arrival, road conditions and restrictions, the experienced team at Alta Shuttle will provide you comfortable, safe and reliable transportation.
Snowbird Resort
9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092-9000
Recommended Snowbird Stay
The Cliff Club – 9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092
The Cliff Club, located in the west wing of The Cliff Lodge in Little Cottonwood Canyon, features 54 luxury condominiums and is designed to accommodate 2 to 10 people. Elegantly decorated with Mission-style furnishings, guests enjoy ski-in/ski-out convenience, Snowbird’s pedestrian village and excellent service for a luxurious resort experience.
The Cliff Lodge showcases the Aerie, SeventyOne and The Atrium restaurants, providing diverse menus for every palate. During their stay, guests can also explore numerous retail outlets for gear, clothing, snacks and more.
Utah Skiing FAQ
Ski Rental Packages
Basic Ski Rental Package – from $44.00
You don’t need to splurge on an expensive pair of skis to make the most of the slopes northern Utah – instead, try convenient ski rental packages. Book and pay for your skis in advance so you don’t have to waste time standing in line. With several rental packages ranging from one-day to the entire week, rent your skis for as long as you need.
Things to Do
Provo Beach is a famous family fun center in the city of Provo. Visit this vast indoor arcade/theme park along N. University Avenue. It has all the fun games and rides you can think of, including an indoor surf area they call the Flow Rider. Also, it has rope and obstacle courses, a bowling alley, a laser tag arena, a carousel, playgrounds for children, and a miniature croquet. It also has a massive arcade game arena to play nostalgic video games. After enjoying its attractions, features and treats.
Thanksgiving Point is probably one of Utah County’s most famous recreational and leisure destinations. Located on Thanksgiving Way in Lehi, his charming place is home to dozens of establishments, including a museum, botanical garden, family arcade, shops, and restaurants.
Sunday, January 21
Film Festival 2024 with DJ Logic – DJ Logic is an electronic-music ambassador. Whether the scratch artist meshes free styling MC’s with Afro-Cuban rhythms (such as on ‘Share Worldwide Funk’ – a remix produced for Jack DeJohnette and Golden Beams Collected, Volume 1), or remixes tracks for rock bands such as Moon Taxi, DJ Logic can always be found paying homage to his predecessors while contributing his vision as a deejay.
Where to Stay – Recommended Spots
Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa
784 Resort Drive, Midway, Utah 84049
Breathe in the pure mountain air and settle into your inviting room or suite, featuring traditional Swiss-style architecture and décor. This elegant resort gives you access to the area’s most popular attractions, including Utah Olympic Park, Park City ski slopes, and fly fishing. Spend the day on one of the nearby elite golf courses or explore the natural beauty of Wasatch Mountain State Park, Zermatt is an easy resort to love.
Just below Park City is Midway, a beautiful Utah town with plenty to see and do year-round. At the scenic Wasatch Mountain State Park, you’ll find golf courses and activities like fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.
The St. Regis Deer Valley
2300 Deer Valley Drive East Park City, Utah, USA, 84060
The St. Regis is a AAA Four Diamond Park City, Utah ski resort with pet-friendly hotel accommodations and luxury peaks. Grab a bite to eat at J and G Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Additional amenities include ski storage, the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access and shopping on site.
Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection
2001 Park Avenue Park City, Utah, USA, 84060
With a stay at Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection in North Park City, you’ll be within a 5-minute drive of Park City Mountain Resort and Park City Golf Club. This upscale condominium resort is near Deer Valley Resort and Main Street. Additional features at this condominium resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting. You’ll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
Courtyard Salt Lake City Cottonwood
7341 Canyon Centre Parkway, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, USA, 84121
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. The Bistro features a bar/lounge.
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