Built following the discovery of King Tut's tomb, this elaborate theater began life in 1924 as a movie house.
Ogden's Historic 25th Street, with its historic train depot, Union Station, provide a unique setting for the Annual Ogden Arts Festival. Scenic snow packed peaks of the Wasatch Mountains set the backdrop for a full day of entertainment and fun. And, as always it is Free and Open to the Public!
Thousands of Ogdenites and friends came out in full force for a colorful Toboggan Parade down Historic 25th Street.
Dashboard Confessional performs in freezing weather to thousands of screaming fans on Historic 25th Street in Ogden Utah as part of the 2010 Dew Tour Festivities.
Quickly becoming a festival favorite, Ogden’s Peery’s Egyptian Theater plays host to a wide variety of Sundance Festival Films. This year the selection included Director Rachel Perkin’s remake of Jimmy Chi’s very successful stage musical Bran Nue Dae. In her introduction to the film Perkins remarked, “recently a critic called my film, “a little cheesy” my film is not a “little cheesy” it is a double cheese whopper!”
Mayor's Awards Program
Ogden’s Mayor’s Awards in the Arts program began with the inauguration of Mayor Matthew Godfrey in 2001. Mayor Matthew Godfrey and Lifetime Arts Contributor Lorna Kennedy
Former Ogden City Arts Committee Chair Richard Scott, Board Member Sherry Ferrin, Ogden City Arts Coordinator Ginny Stout
It has been said, “Celebrate that which you wish to see more of in the world.” Held each year in October to coincide with National Arts Month, Ogden’s Mayor’s Awards in the Arts program provides the opportunity to shine the light of recognition on artists, arts advocates and organizations that have contributed in a significant way to the arts in our community.
Nominations for the 2009 Mayor’s Awards in the Arts will be accepted beginning in July. Check back at that time for a link to the nomination form.
Mayor's Awards Nomination
The awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individual artists or groups of artists in eight arts disciplines: Dance, Design, Folk, Literary, Media, Music, Theater, Visual Arts and Art Advocacy.
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Strolling!
The First Friday Art Stroll is held year-round, the first friday of every month.
Local Galleries extend their hours 6pm to 9 pm
and host receptions for the public to attend.
Admission is FREE
