What happens when 70+ artists turn one garden into an open-air studio? Discover what plein air art is, explore the connection between creativity and conservation, and find out why you should spend Saturday at the Cycle of Life Plein Air Festival. Enjoy artists creating throughout the garden, kids’ art activities, Scavenger Hunt Bingo, People’s Choice voting, and more. Free and open to everyone September 26 at Conservation Garden Park.

Saturday night brought an uplifting start to the season as West Jordan Jazz Band presented their fall concert. The atmosphere was bright and welcoming, and the music quickly set a confident and engaging tone. From the opening piece to the final chord, the ensemble played with a sense of connection that made the evening feel both lively and inviting.

When a boy climbs inside a magical peach and sets off on an adventure across the ocean with a crew of giant talking bugs… you know you’re in for something wild. But nothing could quite prepare audiences for the hilarious, off-the-wall joy that James and the Giant Peach brought to the stage at Midvale Performing Arts Center in April.