Name: Dave Smith
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-03

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, presents six galleries of rotating exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists whose work explores the ideas and issues of our time. From innovative art education programs to community-focused events and an acclaimed artist residency, the museum offers engaging opportunities for visitors of all ages to experience contemporary art, connect with artists, and be part of Utah’s creative community. [Learn more here.](https://utahmoca.org/)

Current Exhibitions:

***Something from Everything***

Discover *Something From Everything*, an exhibition that celebrates the limitless possibilities of sculpture today. From everyday objects to unexpected materials, artists transform the familiar into something entirely new—inviting visitors to see how meaning shifts when items are reimagined, remade, and recontextualized. With works that spark curiosity, highlight play and process, and explore connections to history, memory, and culture, the exhibition shows how even the most ordinary materials can tell extraordinary stories. Families and visitors of all ages can experience the joy of experimentation and the power of creativity in this engaging exploration of sculpture.

**Elizabeth Malaska: 2025 Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting**

Enter the dreamlike world of Elizabeth Malaska, winner of the 2025 Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting. In her striking paintings, figures emerge, dissolve, and transform—moving between the everyday and the mythic, the ordinary and the uncanny. Drawing on traditions of Surrealism and magic realism, Malaska reimagines the body as fluid and multiple, revealing it as both vulnerable and powerful. Her work invites visitors to experience painting as a space of transformation, where ruptures open new possibilities and where tenderness and resistance coexist.

**William Cobbing: Inner Horizon**

*Inner Horizon* is the first U.S. solo exhibition by London-based artist William Cobbing, commissioned by the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Through a multi-channel video installation filmed across Utah’s desert landscapes, Cobbing transforms the act of looking into a dialogue with the land. Wearing sculptural clay headpieces—one mirrored, one cave-like—he captures shifting skies, textured rock formations, and the passage of geologic time. The result is a meditative encounter where human perception and natural terrain blur together, inviting visitors to experience the landscape not as backdrop, but as collaborator.

**Kellie Bornhoft: Touchstone**

*Touchstone* invites visitors to reflect on the deep connection between the human body and the Earth itself. Artist Bornhoft embeds sixteen essential minerals—present in both our bodies and in the planet—into large resin panels shaped like slices of rock, echoing geological methods of revealing what lies within. Accompanied by video projections, poetic text, hand-drawn animations, and an immersive soundscape, the installation blurs the line between human and mineral, reminding us that our bodies are made of the same matter as the landscapes we inhabit.

**Al Denyer: Shifting Terrain; Mapping Place**

In *Shifting Terrain, Mapping Place*, artist Al Denyer explores how maps shape the way we picture and understand landscapes. Using the familiar lines of cartography alongside digital mapping glitches, Denyer transforms errors in technology into uncanny new terrains—warped hillsides, false rocks, and places that exist only on the screen. By blending the real and the imagined, her work invites visitors to reflect on how both precision and imperfection shape our sense of place and the stories we tell about the land.

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Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Abravanel Hall is celebrated for its acoustical excellence and is an architectural icon in the City. The Hall is adorned with more than 12,000 square feet of hand-brushed 24‑karat gold leaf and its grand four-story lobby offers stunning views of the city. The newly redesigned public plaza complements the original architecture while modernizing the space. Abravanel Hall is also the home of the 27-foot-tall Olympic Tower statue by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.[](http://artsaltlake.org)[Upcoming events at Abravanel Hall](https://artsaltlake.org/events/abravanel-hall/)[.](http://artsaltlake.org)

Maurice Abravanel Hall

***You had us at Brunch!*** We brought our high-energy, good vibes, chef-crafted, Tropical Brunch Oasis to Downtown Salt Lake! We couldn’t think of a better venue than partnering with the Post District community who’s reimagining shopping, dining, nightlife, and new elevated experiences to our beloved Salt Lake City. Get ready to take pleasure in the best brunch resaurant enjoying breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner of the best by escaping to a sun shining, birds chirping, DJ spinnin, champagne poppin’ destination. Our new location stands 2 Floors high, filled with lush interiors and rich textures, lively dance floor, awe-inspiring outdoor atrium overlooking our cityscape, and an upscale, never done before Brunch Club and Rooftop Palate Parlor!

Latest events happening at Sunday's Best:

- Brunch with Santa
- Early Bird Menu
- Rooftop Tasting Tour
- Hookah Nights
- Live DJs

Sunday's Best Downtown

Located on the 6th floor, Mar | Muntanya boasts a sophisticated atmosphere with breathtaking views of the mountains and downtown area. Discover a lively dining experience celebrating the flavors of Northern Spain with a Salt Lake City twist. Executive Chef Tyson Peterson draws inspiration from the mountains and ocean of the Basque and Catalonia regions of Spain crafting a menu that encompasses regional specialties with a focus on meat and seafood preparations. Mar Muntanya’s delicious cuisine highlights local ingredients within and around Salt Lake City.

Hours:

Lunch: Wednesday-Friday, 11:00am-2:30pm

Brunch: Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am-2:30pm

Dinner: Tuesday- Saturday, 5:00pm-10:00pm

Cocktail Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 2:30pm-5:00pm

Closed for Dinner on Sunday and Monday.

Mar Muntanya

Since 1995 Christopher's Prime has been providing the finest USDA and Wagyu beef, the freshest seafood, and authentic, friendly service. Sonoma Wine Bar + Grill was introduced in 2018 as a complement to our wonderful steak house. Sonoma is more casual and pays homage to a melting pot of flavors that can be found throughout the iconic Northern California Wine Country. Both restaurants can be found in a uniquely upscale industrial space located adjacent to the Historic Peery Hotel.

Christopher's Prime + Sonoma Wine Bar & Grill

From our humble beginnings on Broad Street in New Orleans to our current position as the world's largest fine dining company, Ruth's Chris Steak House has come a long way in its first 50 years. Locally owned and operated, bringing you the finest USDA Prime beef served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

S&S Presents has hosted concerts in the Salt Lake valley since 2007. Beginning with backyard shows at our first venue, Kilby Court, S&S has grown immensely over the last twenty years and currently produces over 1000+ concerts a year throughout multiple venues in Salt Lake City. Our company focus is to create meaningful experiences for artists and fans. We aim to provide SLC with access to life-changing live music opportunities, as well as giving artists hospitable and professional experiences. In addition to showcasing local talent, S&S Presents hosts groundbreaking independent touring artists in primarily 200 to 7,000 capacity venues, as well as select large-scale music festivals and concert series. We take pride in enriching our community by bringing more artists to Utah than any other local production company in the state.

S&S Presents

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Ivy & Varley are a pair of modern American restaurants/bars that indulge guests with an eclectic array of choice cuisine in a refined yet relaxed downtown setting. Led by Bryan Borreson and Vaughn Carrick of the Realine Group, Ivy & Varley represent all of the qualities that the hospitality and entertainment partners have come to look for in their own nights out – an inviting yet upscale atmosphere, a dynamic and consistently executed menu, and a commitment to great customer service. To these ends, Ivy & Varley provide two of the most unforgettable dining experiences in the city featuring downtown SLC’s largest outdoor patio, a contemporary and ingredient-led menu from acclaimed Executive Chef Bobby McFarland, and a thorough attention to detail in both ambiance and guest experience. Ivy & Varley have been thoughtfully designed as the perfect downtown destinations to enjoy amazing meals, great drinks, and create epic memories with friends and loved ones. While Ivy & Varley are situated right next door to one another and share the same kitchen, Varley is uniquely distinguished by its innovative approach to high-end cocktail culture without all the pretense. Maintaining the same modern aesthetic as its sister space, Varley is the perfect setting to share in drinks and dialogue for both the most discernible of cocktail connoisseurs and those simply seeking a cold craft beer or pour on the rocks.

Ivy & Varley

Spencer's for Steaks and Chops of Salt Lake City is the ultimate steakhouse. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Featuring USDA prime grade steaks that are aged for 21 days, hand cut and seared to perfection in our 1600 degree broiler. If you prefer the sea to the plains, try the fresh seafood such as the Sashimi grade Ahi Tuna appetizer, Grilled Salmon, Alaskan King Crab legs or cold-water Lobster tail. Looking to give in to that sweet tooth? Look to our creamy red velvet cheesecake, or our "naughty" fudge cake, making "rich and decadent" all understatements. Friendly conversation, handcrafted martinis and fine wines are featured at our full service bar. If you find yourself too comfortable to move into the dining room, our bar menu will give you a wide variety of our featured items. Celebrate life with the perfect meal prepared and served in style at the premier Salt Lake City restaurant. Offers Free Valet and self-Parking

Spencer's For Steaks & Chops

As a leader in the world of international piano competitions and classical performance, the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation is known for its illustrious history, unimpeachable standards, and forward-thinking innovations in the classical music world. ‍ We are the early discoverers of piano’s fresh new talent, champions of piano education outreach, and a pillar of musical culture within our arts community. ‍ We empower performers, audience members, and students to express and experience the beauty of elevated piano.

Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation

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.

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Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, radio and tv personality. Dave is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Pool, Kennedy, and The Greg Gutfeld show. In 2017 Dave’s debut comedy special ‘Libertas’ was released and spent over three weeks at #1 on the ITunes comedy chart. Dave is the host of ‘Part of the Problem’ a libertarian podcast about current events and the evils of government and the corporate media as well as his comedy podcast Legion of Skanks.

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