Thank you Tooele Macey’s

The Capitol Preservation Board would like to thank Tooele Macey’s for their donation of popcorn for tomorrow nights

Movie Under the Stars at the Utah State Capitol!

Their help and friendly atmosphere has been greatly appreciated.

Thank you Tooele Macey's for your support!!!

Save the Date!!!

Capitol Discovery Day is coming to the Utah State Capitol on August 29th!
This all day event will be held in the front lawn of the Capitol and in the rotunda.
Come learn about Utah history while experiencing Fun Activities, Free Food, Live Music and a Featured Movie!!!
Events begin at Noon and continue until 10:30 p.m.

Another fun Movie Under the Stars

With over 530 people in attendance, last night's Movie Under the Stars was a great success. We enjoyed fantastic music by Caleb Banks, a well produced SpyHop Documentary, and laughed outload at the outlandish antics of Shrek and his possee in Shrek the 3rd.

We look forward to Ant Bully, coming up on July 22nd. See you there!

Shrek is at it again!

We are excited to be featuring Shrek the Third at the Utah State Capitol’s southwest lawn this Wednesday!! Don’t forget to bring a blanket, friends and your family! Events begin at 7:30 p.m. with live music and free popcorn!

July 8th
7:30 – 8:30 Caleb Banks, acoustic rock

8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film: Feel the Pavement
Producers: Matt Bradley and Jesse Espstein
Directed by: Dave Kemp

9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: SHREK THE 3RD

A special thanks to Renaissance Signs for the donation of 2 outside banners!

Popcorn provided by Macey's food and drug located in Tooele and the Utah Capitol Preservation Board!

New Banners on Capitol Hill

Commuters driving past the Utah State Capitol will notice the addition of two eye-catching banners promoting Movie Under the Stars. Signs were donated by Renaissance Signs!!

Thank you Renaissance Signs for your generous donation!!!

Summer Interns

Visitor Services Public Relations and Communications Internship

Krystle graduated in May with her B.S. degree in Communications at Southern Utah University where she studied Journalism and Public Relations. She recently returned from a study abroad experience in Vienna, Austria where she plans to live while earning her Masters degree. Krystle loves to travel, speak German, take photographs, read and write. She’s excited to be at the Utah State Capitol this summer!

Krystle will be working as the Visitor Service Public Relations and Communications Intern, a position created by the Capitol Preservation Board. She will be working under the direction of Allyson Gamble, Director of Public Relations, Communication and Visitor Services at the Utah State Capitol, and will assist in many projects throughout the summer.
These include Capitol Discovery Day, Movie Under the Stars, speaking engagements and curriculum projects all set to create opportunities for Utah citizens to come up to the “Peoples House.” Krystle will also be working on organization materials such as Web site development, press releases, blog postings, and brochures.

Movie Under the Stars Schedule

July 8th
7:30 – 8:30 Caleb Banks, acoustic rock
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film: Feel the Pavement
Producers: Matt Bradley and Jesse Espstein
Directed by: Dave Kemp
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: SHREK THE 3RD

July 22nd
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: Nate Baldwin, Nicole Hansen Christensen
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film: Simunye
Producers: Reel Stories: Sundance Institute's Youth Documentary Workshop at Spy Hop Productions
Directed by: Lauren Everton
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: ANT BULLY

August 12th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: The Crescent Super Band
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: IRONMAN

August 29th
7:30 – 8:30 Live Music: The VooDoo Orchestra
8:30 – 9:00 Spy Hop Productions Film
9:00 – 10:30 Feature Film: BEDTIME STORIES

So bring your family and friends to the southwest corner of the Capitol lawn at 7:30PM and enjoy free popcorn, great music, and the magic of a movie under the stars!

Questions: Please contact Visitor Services at 538-1800

Summer Interns

Visitor Center Greeter & Utah Capitol Store Clerk

Ashley is a full time student at LDS Business College studying Interior Design. Ashley is originally from Springville, Utah. She is very excited about working in such a beautiful building. This summer Ashley will be working as the Visitor Center Greeter and Utah Capitol Store Clerk, a position created by The Capitol Preservation Board Visitor Services Program.

Ashley will be assisting the Retail Manager in the operations of the Utah Capitol Store. The Capitol Store generates income to support stewardship activities associated with the preservation of the Utah State Capitol. The store supports the Capitol Preservation Board activities associated with the upkeep of furnishings, artworks, exhibitions, education, programs and events that enhance the knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the Utah State Capitol and its history.
Ashley will also be working as the Visitor Center Greeter where she welcomes visitors to the Capitol Building answering any questions they may have.