Parking has become quite an issue after the demolition of the Crossroads Plaza parking garage. People have been looking for free parking garages, but in vain. There's been a lot of hue and cry about the rates that the other parking garages charge, but now Utah Symphony gives us some insight into the other options that have been available, but haven't been found.

The Marriot's Elevations Restaurant has a pretty good deal to offer. It has a $20 pre-symphony meal, which comes with free parking. So if you have plans of eating outside, then this would be a good choice.

There's also the option of using shuttles that many restaurants provide for ease in commuting to and from the Abravanel Hall. Some such places are The New Yorker, Market Street grill, and Donovan's Steak and Chop House. These places have valet parking, so it does cost a bit, but it definitely eliminates the trouble of looking for a parking place. The only requirement here other than the parking fee and tip, is that you need to mention that you're attending the Utah Symphony and would like to take the shuttle while making your reservations.

Another option would be to use the parking garages and lots around the Abravanel Hall. This might cost you around $5-$10, but it's another way to save time and effort and get to the performance on time. Five parking spots in the immediate vicinity of the Abravanel Hall are the Plaza Hotel, the Marriot Hotel, the Radisson Hotel, the Salt Palace convention center and the parking place near the Triad centre.

Parking info

http://www.utahsymphony.org/faq_parking.php

Then again, there's the choice of using public transport. The Transit Express, or TRAX, is a service provided by the Utah Transit Authority in the Salt Lake Valley. There are trains to and from the Temple Square TRAX stop, which is closer to Abravanel Hall than to Temple Square itself. The following website would give you a general idea of the train timings.

UTA link for train timings

http://www.rideuta.com/

Last but not the least, there's always the choice of riding a bike to the performance if you live close enough to do so. There are bike racks on the Hall's plaza and also near the ticket counter, so you can park there without another worry, and go enjoy the performance.

The timings for the performances at the Abravenal Hall and information regarding booking of tickets can be viewed in the website below.

Abravenal Hall Upcoming Performances and Ticket s Info

http://www.ticketluck.com/venues/Abravanel-Hall/index.php

Well, that just about wraps up parking worries and grievances. Hope you have a wonderful evening.

Home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Abravanel Hall is part of the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts. As an architectural landmark in Salt Lake City, Abravanel Hall has earned great reputation for its outstanding acoustics and the four-story lobby offering a spectacular view of downtown skyline. To know exactly what makes Abravanel Hall a venue of acoustic excellence, click here:

Abravanel Hall Overview

http://www.slccfa.org/venues/abravanel-hall/

Scheduling a trip to this world-class venue? This article would be your one-stop source for address, directions, concerts and other visiting info.

Address & Directions: Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Abravanel Hall is adjacent to Temple Square and the Salt Palace on South Temple Street. The hall is also blocks away from Salt Palace, Temple Square and the Delta Center. The street address of Abravanel Hall is 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101. For handy reference, a map is offered:

Abravanel Hall on Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=The+Abravanel+Hall

As you can find out, Abravanel Hall is easily accessible from I-15 (North or South). You should take I-15 to the 6th South downtown exit first which is a one way street. Then head west towards the West Temple Street. Make a left turn onto West Temple Street and merge onto 200 South Street. And you will find the parking at the Salt Palace. The box office is centrally located between 200 South Street and South Temple Street, one block west of the Capitol Theatre. Questions? Contact Abravanel Hall at 801-355-2787 or mapquest the directions by yoursleft at:

Mapquest

http://www.mapquest.com

As one of the most impressive concert halls in the country, Abravanel Hall features a 100-foot fountain, crystal chandeliers, gold leaf interior, rich-sounding environment and three-story wedge of glass and brick. This world-class hall can hold up to 2811 audiences. To view its seating chart, click here:

Multitier Seating Chart

http://www.slccfa.org/wp-content/uploads/005-Abravanel-Hall-Multitier-Seating.pdf

Concerts Info: Abravanel Hall has got a busy calendar all year round. Apart from symphony performances, there are a host of concerts and special events held at the hall. Let's check out what are some upcoming events at Abravanel Hall.

A Child of Our Time: Friday, April 22 & Saturday, April 23

On the nights of April 22 and April 23, Utah Symphony will present Tippett's oratorio, A Child of Our Time. This deeply moving oratorio is inspired by the tragic stories of World War II. Aspiration for peace and sad emotion of war will be expressed through the African-American spirituals. Pre-concert lecture is available in the First Tier reception room at 7:15 pm. To know more, click here:

A Child of Our Time

http://www.arttix.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=4998

ABBA The Concert: Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30

During this concert, some of your favorite ABBA hits such as "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen" and much more will be presented. The concert will last for approximately 2 hours. Don't want to miss this exciting live performance? Get your tickets as fast as you can. For additional info, click here:

ABBA The Concert

http://www.arttix.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=4886

All-Star Evening: Tuesday, May 24

Fun will get doubled on the All-Star Evening. High school instrumentalists, along with their Utah Symphony mentors, will present a high-quality live performance that night. Another highlight of the evening is Pianist Weiyi Le who will present the Franck's Symphonic Variations. All-Star Evening will last for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Dig out more info from:

All-Star Evening

http://www.arttix.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=4852

More upcoming concerts are listed below:

- Classical Countdown: Tuesday, April 26

- FT Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony: Friday, May 6

- Saint-Saens' "Organ Symphony": Friday, May 6 & Saturday, May 7

- The Rite of Spring: Friday, May 27 & Saturday, May 28

- Kathy Griffin: Friday, September 30

- Walker/Kozhukhin Rehearsal: Friday, October 21

- Varga/Gerstein Rehearsal: Friday, December 2

- Fischer/Queyras Rehearsal: Friday, February 3

To buy tickets or view them all, click here:

Abravanel Hall Events

http://www.arttix.org/tickets/search.aspx?venue=Abravanel+Hall

Owned and operated by Salt Lake County Center for the Arts, Abravanel Hall is home to the Utah Symphony. This concert hall hosts numerous symphony performances, concerts and special events throughout the year.

Known for its splendid acoustics and grand four-story lobby with a dramatic city view, the hall is also an architectural landmark in the city. The facility actually features a concrete building within a brick building. The beautiful hall just sits inside these two outer shells. It is no exaggeration to say that the hall can give patrons an aural as well as a visual delight.

Abravanel Hall is located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, within walking distance to Temple Square and Salt Palace Convention Center. It is easily accessible to everyone. For those who plan to drive to the hall, wonder where to park when attending events at Abravanel Hall? There are plenty of parking options available in this area and most are just a short walk to the hall.

1) Although Abravanel Hall doesn't have its own parking lot, dedicated ADA street parking on South Temple in front of Abravanel Hall is offered to serve the needs of the hall's patrons. However, these parking spaces fill up very quickly. So if you want to grab a parking space there, come early.

2) Parking garages surrounding Abravanel Hall are also a great parking option. The Abravanel Hall is surrounded by a wealth of parking garages or lots. Most of them will cost you around $5 to $10. You'd better to bring some cash in case they don't accept credit cards.

Among them, the closest place is 400 stall garage of Salt Palace Convention Center, which is located at 50 South 300 West. The Salt Palace Convention Center owns two convenient, fully-staff underground parking garages. The other one is situated at 185 West 200 South, with 600 parking spaces. Both parking garages are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more info, call 801-534-6359.

Salt Palace Convention Center Parking Garages

http://www.visitsaltlake.com/saltpalace/parking/

More parking garages in the nearby area of Abravanel Hall are listed below:

- American Plaza Garage - 200 West Street

- Shilo Garage - 206 South West Temple

- Fireston Building Garage - 150 West Pierpont Avenue

- Capital Parking - South 200 West

- A Mpco Beehive Parking - 270 S West Temple

- Valet Parking Services - 163 W Pierpont Avenue

- Ampco System Parking - 136 South Main Street

- Standard Parking - 441 West 100 South

3) Unfortunately, there isn't much free parking in this area. For those who are looking for free parking near the hall and plan on eating in downtown, consider Marriott's Elevations Restaurant. Spending about $20, you will enjoy a pre-symphony meal at the restaurant, plus free parking at their garage. The restaurant is located at 75 South West Temple. Just across the street from the hall, you can find it. To learn more about the restaurant, click here:

Marriott's Elevations Restaurant

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/slcut-salt-lake-city-marriott-downtown/

There are also some restaurants in downtown Salt Lake City, offering valet parking and shuttle service to and from Abravanel Hall. Just bring money for parking and tip at these restaurants including the New Yorker, Market Street Grill and Donovan's Steak and Chop House.

Looking for public transportation that can take you to the hall? TRAX will serve your needs. Abravanel Hall is easy to reach by taking advantage of TRAX. You can park your car for free at the nearest Park & Ride lot and catch the TRAX to the Temple Square stop. It is an easy and short walk from the Temple Square stop to the hall. For the benefit of the hall's patrons, TRAX also runs after the performances. So you don't have to worry about getting stranded.

If you live close by, give your car the night off and ride your bike. There is a wide array of superb bike racks in the shape of treble clefs on Abravanel Hall's plaza and near the ticket office, so that you can lock it up.

Abravanel Hall is a renowned concert hall located at the heart of the Salt Lake City in Utah where you can enjoy the Utah Symphony. Originally known as the Symphony hall, the building is a masterpiece in terms of architecture and style. It is centrally located near the downtown area, adjacent to the Salt Palace and Temple Square.

Apart from the most popular musical event Utah Symphony, other annual musical concerts such as the Deer Valley Festivals, Utah Opera and several other musical and cultural events take place in this hall. The hall is a part of the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts.

About Abravanel Hall

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abravanel_Hall

You can enjoy the number of Utah Symphony performances that take place in the Abravanel Hall. These include orchestra, violin, piano and other musical retreats that are played by famous musicians, instrumentalists and vocal performers.

Enjoying Utah Symphony, events

http://www.slccfa.org/venue_abravanel.asp

Concert tickets are available for all the shows at the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts. The maximum number of tickets is sold for Utah Symphony and Utah Opera, the two most popular events. Tickets are also available for other events such as community theatre shows, touring symphonies and ballet performances. It is always a good idea to book the tickets in advance especially for the more popular shows.

There are dim chances of getting tickets on the current day of the event. For ticket information online, you can go through the internet and get the contact details of a number of ticket booking agencies and event management firms.

Concert ticket information

http://www.stubhub.com/abravanel-hall-event-tickets/

Living in historic Salt Lake City is not just a historical experience. It is a city that allows indulgences to be met on every level. Nested in a valley, close to a salt-water lake, this beautiful city is not just surrounded by mountains, but also by opportunities to experience Mother Nature at her finest.

In downtown Salt Lake, visitors may satisfy the taste for music by attending symphony performances in beautiful Abravanel Hall. As part of the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts, Abravanel Hall is a convert hall, serving as home to the Utah Symphony. It is also an architectural landmark in the city, with close proximity to Temple Square and the Salt Palace on South Temple Street.

For concert lovers, the Abravanel Hall is going to offer plenty of surprises to spend a wonderful night at Salt Lake City. Each year, the hall hosts an array of symphony performances, concerts and special events. Now, give a glimpse at the event calendar of Abravanel and seize the chance for the baptism of music. The following are upcoming events at the Abravanel Hall.

1) A Child of Our Time

Grab the chance to enjoy the Tippett's deeply moving oratorio at Abravanel Hall. Inspired by the tragedy of WWII, this hymn of peace conveys healing through African-American spirituals. The performance will start at 8pm on April 22 and 23, running about 2 hours. There is also a pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm in the first Tier reception room. For more info, call 801-355-2787.

The event applies to children aged 8 and older, with the ticket price ranging from $15 to $85 for different seating. The detailed price is:

- Third Tier: from $15 to $30

- Second Tier: $30

- First Tier: from $40 to $85

- Orchestra: from $15 to $50

2) Classic Countdown

Bring your family to enjoy the greatest orchestral music performance ever written with host from Fox 13 News: Big Buddha. Starting at 7pm on April 26, this performance lasts about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

People of all ages are welcome to the performance. Children aged 3 and under are admitted free, but still require a ticket. The ticket prices for the event include:

- Third Tier: $8

- Second Tier: $8

- First Tier: from $10 to $20

- Orchestra: from $8 to $12

3) ABBA The Concert

Come to enjoy the excitement of a live performance with your favorite ABBA (a Swedish pop music group). The performance features Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and more, starting at 8pm on April 29 and 30.

Children aged 8 and older are welcome to this entertainment performance. As for tickets, different seating costs different ticket price. The specific price range includes:

- Third Tier: $35

- Second Tier: $35

- First Tier: from $45 to $85

- Orchestra: from $30 to $58

Abravanel Hall always posts and updates their event info on its website. You can learn more about Abravanel Hall events on this page:

Abravanel Hall Event Calendar

http://www.arttix.org/calendar/index.aspx

Is there anything you are interested in? If yes, buy your ticket now. When it comes to buying tickets, ArtTix is just the ticketing service for Abravanel Hall. Owned and operated by the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts, ArtTix is a low-cost ticketing agency offering ticketing service to venues also owned by the Center for the Arts including the Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.

Salt Lake County Center for the Arts

http://www.slco.org/

A convenient way to get tickets to Abravanel Hall events through ArtTix is to buy online. Just check the "calendar" page and find out your favorite events. Then click "buy" section. However, there is a limit of 8 tickets per person for each internet transaction. You can also purchase your ticket by phone through ArtTix. The telephone No. is 801-355-2787 / 888-451-2787.

For the sake of guests' convenience, tickets can also be bought at any of their ticket office or outlet locations. These ticket offices are all open from 10am to 6pm from Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday. These ticket offices include:

- Capitol Theatre (main office) - 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah

- Abravanel Hall - 123 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah

- Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center - 138 West Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah

Please note that all tickets sold by ArtTix are subject to service fees. These fees vary in different producing company and different purchase location. If buy your ticket online, you may be charged a service fee ranging from $3 to $15 per ticket. For tickets purchased by phone, ticket service fees range from $2 to $15.

There is also a minimal Preservation Fund Fee on paid admissions for events at these venues, with a fee of $1 at Abravanel Hall. The fee will be used for main projects to enhance the experience of the artists and guests and also to preserve the buildings for longer use.

Note: There are no exchanges or refunds on single tickets. In spite of age, all guests must have a ticket. For most performances at the hall, recommended minimum age is 8 years old and up and no babies in arms. You can see specific event description for details.