Name: Stephen Wilkes: America at 250
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-09-30

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Experience five decades of American history through photography. Fine art photographer and speaker Stephen Wilkes, best known for his groundbreaking Day to Night images, presents a talk that celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Capturing fifty years of America’s people, landscapes, and culture, America at 250 offers a powerful visual reflection on change, resilience, and the moments that define us.September 30 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.MAINSTAGE THEATRE (ARTS) $12-47

Stephen Wilkes: America at 250

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