Name: Ogden School Foundation Presents Ann Patchett - 30th Annual Fall Author Event
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

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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Ann Patchett is the author of ten acclaimed novels, including Bel Canto, Commonwealth, The Dutch House, and Tom Lake. Her tenth novel, Whistler, was released in June 2026. She has also written four nonfiction books, edited Best American Short Stories 2006, and collaborated on three children?s books with illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser. Several of her novels are widely beloved as audiobooks, narrated by celebrated performers such as Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.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.

Ogden School Foundation Presents Ann Patchett - 30th Annual Fall Author Event

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