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While you research at the Family History Library – enjoying the Salt Lake Christmas Tour your non-genealogist spouse or companion can enjoy the local attractions.
Many folks come on the tour with husbands, wives or friends that aren’t really into genealogy. Salt Lake City is a great area for activities other than family history. World-class ski resorts are just ½ hour away. Utah skiing is addictive. Your spouse will want to come back for more!
Local theatre, as well as the local concert schedule is great in December. This year I know of the following events, all running at local theaters and venues.
- Garrison Keillor – Kingsbury Hall – Monday, December 7, 2009; 7:30 pm.
- The Wedding Singer – Kingsbury Hall – December 8-12, 2009
- Phil Vassor Concert – Energy Solutions Arena – Wednesday, December 8, 2009; 7:00 pm
- Kurt Bestor Concert – Abravenel Hall – Dec 10, 11, 12, 2009
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir &
Orchestra at Temple Square with Natalie Cole & David McCullough – LDS Conference Center, Thursday December 10, 2009, 8 pm; Friday & Saturday December 11-12, 2009, 7:30 pm. - Mormon Tabernacle Choir Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with Mini-Concert – LDS Conference Center – Sunday, December 13; 9:30 a.m.
Click on the links above for more information, or to purchase tickets.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra concerts are entitled “The Wondrous Gift of Christmas” this year. Tickets are free, and are distributed through a random selection process. I’ve applied for them for my own family for the last three years – and only got them once. It’s all a matter of chance. The tickets are very popular. There’s also a standby process, where you can usually get in, filling seats where the ticket holders didn’t show up.
Register online at: lds.org/events from now until Monday, October 26, 11:59 Mountain time. You may register for up to 4 tickets, one registration per household.
Kingsbury Hall is 2.85 miles from the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel; about an 8 minute hotel shuttle or taxi ride.
Energy Solutions Arena (formerly the Delta Center) is about two blocks from the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, with Free access by UTA Trax.
Abravenel Hall is directly across South Temple from the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel.
LDS Conference Center is 1 block north of the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel.
The shopping is easy since the Gateway Mall is within walking distance of the hotel and Family History Library.
Temple Square all lit up for Christmas is just across the street – with Christmas related activities daily. Bring your spouse or friend and enjoy the season!
Note – for those of you who wish to attend Monday or Saturday evening events, the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour dinner as well as the party will be held at 5:15 p.m., allowing enough time to make it to the events listed above.
Join us this next December 6 through 12 for the 25th annual Salt Lake City Christmas Tour!
Preregistraton rates are available through October 31, so register now.
