Name: 2026 MTNA Piano Competition
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-17

**This is a great trail in Mill Creek Canyon. There are lots of switchbacks but nothing too steep or technical.**

This trail in Millcreek Canyon climbs to an overview of the Salt Lake Valley and offers a spectacular sunset vista of the Great Salt Lake. Enter Millcreek Canyon from 3900 South. The trail begins just east of the Millcreek Inn Restaurant, .75 miles from the bottom of the canyon. A sign indicating the trailhead is just a few yards south of a clearly visible restroom. This trail climbs 1,250 feet on long gradual switchbacks. Take your time and enjoy the scenery along the way.

**Local's tip:** Take Wasatch Boulevard to 3800 South. Follow 3800 South east into the canyon (fee area). Millcreek Canyon is full of hiking, mountain-biking, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and birdwatching opportunities. Some of the birds you can see include, but aren't limited to, the Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-Whet Owl, Flammulated Owl, and Great Horned Owl. Millcreek Canyon is also the site of Log Haven Restaurant, Elbow Fork Picnic Area, and the Millcreek Inn events venue.  
The trail ends at the Salt Lake Overlook where you can enjoy great views of the of the Salt Lake valley.

Salt Lake Overlook/Desolation Trail

Playworks believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid!

Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for safe, meaningful play. Our program helps to transform recess into a safe, fun and inclusive time that gets students active and engaged so they can return to the classroom focused and ready to learn! We prepare children for success by utilizing the power of play at recess as well as before and after school activities to promote positive problem solving and pro social skills that create a more positive school community where children look forward to the school day.

Playworks Utah

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control operates 44 State Liquor and Wine Stores and over 100 package agencies or contract stores across the state. State liquor and wine stores carry a full line of liqueurs, wines, spirits, and some full strength beers.

Utah State Liquor Store #09

From fresh pastries and casual meals to full-service catering, Hill’s Kitchen brings people together with creativity, care and a love for good food. Whether you’re stopping by our welcoming Park City or Sugar House cafés for a quick bite, enjoying a leisurely meal or bringing us along to cater your next gathering, we’re here to make every moment a little more delicious, memorable and full of connection — wherever you call home.

Hill's Kitchen

Our first Utah location is located in Murray, a premier dining and shopping destination. The restaurant features an open churrasco grill, giving guests a 360-degree view of gaucho chefs demonstrating the culinary art of churrasco as they butcher, prepare, and grill high-quality cuts of protein over an open flame. The new location features a warm, timeless, and approachable setting that complements the local Murray community. Additional highlights to enhance the guest experience include an expansive dining room centered around a fresh and seasonal Market Table anchored at the front of the grill, dry-aged meat lockers for in-house aging, and a lively indoor Bar Fogo area, ideal for smaller, shareable plates and craft cocktails.

Fogo de Chão Murray

Combined with exceptional views of the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains, Glendale creates the ideal golfing experience. The course offers large wonderfully maintained greens with lake and wetland lined fairways that attract an abundance of waterfowl. There is a great view of the Salt Lake City skyline and the state capitol building from the 9th green.

**Course Amenities:**

Driving Range

Retail Proshop

Rental Pull Carts

Cafe

Practice Greens, chipping area

Motorized Rental Cars

Handicap cart - provide 24 hour notice

PGA & LPGA Certified Instructors

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Men | 72 | 70.9 | 117 | 6908 |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 69.3 | 114 | 6380 |
| Blue - Women | 72 | 73.6 | 120 | 6380 |
| Silver - Men | 72 | 66.8 | 108 | 5812 |
| Silver - Women | 72 | 71.0 | 114 | 5812 |
| Gold - Women | 72 | 64.6 | 102 | 4789 |

[Course Scorecard](http://www.slc-golf.com/sites/www.slc-golf.com/files/Glendalescorecard.pdf)

Glendale Golf Course

Experience the ultimate adventure with tandem paramotoring - the most accessible form of personal flight that requires no prior experience or training. You'll be securely harnessed to a certified instructor who handles all aspects of takeoff, flight control, and landing while you enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the landscape below. During your 20-30 minute flight, you'll soar peacefully above the terrain at altitudes up to 1,500 feet, experiencing the unique sensation of motorized paragliding with complete safety and professional guidance. This unforgettable journey offers an unmatched perspective of the natural world and serves as the perfect introduction to the exhilarating sport of paramotoring.

Enthusiast

Squatters Sugar House is your friendly neighborhood brew pub. Our menu offers a diverse selection of traditional and diverse pub food, tasty craft cocktails made with locally distilled spirits, and award winning beers from Salt Lake Brewing Co.and Top of Main Brewery.

When weather permits, a dog-friendly patio is open to enjoy the lovely Utah weather and sights and sounds of Sugar House.

Squatters Sugar House

When it snows in the winter, bring your own tube or sled to enjoy the hills in the park adjacent to the Recreation Center.

Murray Recreation Center

Forest Dale was built in 1906 as the Salt Lake Country Club and holds the distinction of being the oldest golf course in Utah. Forest Dale has undergone several phases of renovation since the City acquired the course in 1935. A major redesign in 1986 maintained the tradition while transporting the course into a contemporary test of golf. Today, it's a challenging course with several small, original table-top greens that place a premium on accuracy.

  
**Course Amenities:**

Retail Proshop

Cafe

Rental Pull Carts

Practice Greens

Motorized rental Cars

Handicap Cart - provide 24 hour notice

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blue - Men | 36 | 69.2 | 116 | 3126 |
| White - Men | 36 | 64.2 | 110 | 2621 |
| White - Women | 36 | 64.2 | 119 | 2621 |
| Gold - Men | 36 | 64.2 | 107 | 2277 |
| Gold - Women | 36 | 64.2 | 107 | 2277 |

[Course Scorecard](http://www.slc-golf.com/b270635776_sites/www.slc-golf.com/files/ForestDalescorecard.pdf)

Forest Dale Golf Course

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

The MTNA National Competitions are some of the most successful and prestigious student classical music competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition. The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. UMTA proudly hosts the state round of this competition in the recital hall of Steinway Piano Gallery in Holladay (4644 S. Holladay Blvd). The community is invited to attend these competitions at no cost. Winners of the competition will go on to the Southwest Division competition then Nationals in St. Louis, Missouri at the MTNA national conference. The competitions consist of a Piano Competition and Instrumental Competition each with Junior, Senior, and Young Artist Divisions. Specific times for each division can be found at https://utahmta.org/students/competitions-mtna-competitions/mtna-competitions/ Audience members will please enter and exit quietly between competitors. No audience members under the age of 8. No video or photography permitted.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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