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| Salt Lake City, Utah. |
Salt Lake City is the state capital and most populous city in the state of Utah. The city's population, as of the 2000 Census, was 181,743. It is the seat of Salt Lake County, which encompasses the Salt Lake Valley and 15 other municipalities to include a total population of 978,285. |
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Salt Lake City's MAIN library quickly became one of the city's main attractions. This stunning building was designed by Moshe Safdie & Associates, and includes a crescent shaped east-facing wall, water features, public art, and shops. The walls of glass and a rooftop garden allow breathtaking views. The library offers free internet and WiFi services. The sandstone plaza and beautifully manicured grounds are host to numerous events, including the annual Utah Arts Festival, Living Traditions cultural festival, and the SLC International Jazz Festival.
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The Gallivan Center |
| Housed within the library is the Salt Lake City Film Center. The Center hosts weekly screenings of documentaries, independent films, public television program debuts, and special series that are free and open to the public. The Gallivan Center, located at 239 South Main Street, is one of downtown Salt Lake's busiest event venues. Free summer events include the Come Alive Concert series (Wednesdays evenings, June through August) that features local music talent, and the Twilight Concert series (Thurs. evenings, July through August) featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians performing jazz, new country, and folk music. |
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